What I’m wearing:

• Silk blouse by “Milly”
• Pumps by “Nicole Brundage” (last seen in Apr. 29′10)
• Vintage skirt (last seen in May 23′10)
• Bra by “Sonia Rykiel for H&M”
• Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in May 8′10)
• Clip-on earrings by “Alexis Bittar”
• Sunglasses by “Missoni” (last seen in Feb. 11′10)
• Vintage inspired leather bag by “Etienne Aigner” (last seen in Jan. 9′10)

What I’m wearing:

• Silk blouse by “Milly”
• Pumps by “Nicole Brundage” (last seen in Apr. 29’10)
• Vintage skirt (last seen in May 23’10)
• Bra by “Sonia Rykiel for H&M”
• Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in May 8’10)
• Clip-on earrings by “Alexis Bittar”
• Sunglasses by “Missoni” (last seen in Feb. 11’10)
• Vintage inspired leather bag by “Etienne Aigner” (last seen in Jan. 9’10)

By the way, we shot these picture my living-room floor.

* the nail polish colour is called “Angora Cardi” and the brand is “Essie”

What I’m wearing:

• Panther head necklace with gold link chain and teardrops by “Mawi” (Gold plated necklace with tear drops and gold plated panther heads) (last seen in Feb. 23’10)
• Dress by “Jenne Maac”
• Patent leather platforms by “Laundry by Shelli Segal”
• Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in Apr. 27’10)
• Purse by “Chloe” (last seen in Mar. 18’10)

These are by far the highest pumps I own. I found a post about these ‘babies’ on another blog where the writer describes them by saying that “the trend towards shape, tailoring, and architecture melds into a houndstooth tweed, leather and wood block heeled platform by Marni.” I read that and thought, “what he said.”

Follow Up: Someone asked me what colour nail polish I was wearing. The brand of the nail polish is Essie and the colour is called Lacy not Racy. Maybe from now on I will start adding this type of information in the “what I’m wearing” part of the posts.

What I’m wearing:

• Silk/cotton dress by “Marciano”
• Tweed double platform pumps by “MARNI”
• Paulette flap clutch by “Cole Haan” (last seen in Mar. 25’10)
• Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by “Swarovski” (last seen in Feb. 23’10)

What I’m wearing:

• Silk jacket by “ETRO” (as seen in Mar. 8’10)
• Silk Cold skirt by “Mademoiselle Parasuco”
• V-neck t-shirt by “BDG”
• Long chain necklace with a large Swarovski crystal pendant (as see in Jan. 29’10)
• Tights by “Givenchy” (as seen in Mar. 7’10)
• Silver multi-chain bracelet (as seen in Mar. 20’10)
• Vintage leather boots (as seen in Mar. 16’10)

Have you notices that ever since Valentines in Montreal all of my look-of-the-day posts have been shot inside? That’s because I’ve been avoiding the snow and cold and waiting for everything to melt and bloom. So I stay indoors thinking of what’s to come, and all to the sound of Sade’s new record playing in the background…so serene.

What I’m wearing:

• Dress by “Miu Miu”
• Shoes by “Elie Tahari” (as seen in Jan. 24’10)
• Tights by “Givenchy” (as seen in Feb. 12′10, Feb. 13’10)
• Panther head necklace with gold link chain and teardrops by “Mawi” (Gold plated necklace with tear drops and gold plated panther heads) (as seen in Royal-inspired Necklaces, Dec. 18’09)
• Crystal Nepal Ceylan Topaz ring by “Swarovski” (as seen in Jan. 3′10)

I wanted to wear something special for my Valentine’s dinner at Au Pied de Cochon; preferably something I’ve never worn before. I first opted for a red Marc Jacobs dress, that has been hanging in my closet for half a year now without getting any lovin,’ but it requires double-sided tape and minor-alteration so I went with this Donna Karan skirt instead. It was so tight that I had to take the tiniest steps to move around. Fitted skirts that restrict your range of motion (such as this one) are exclusively dinner garments. I can imagine trying to dance in it… – a recipe for disaster.

Have an amazing Valentine’s Day everyone!

Love Lida

What I’m wearing:

• Skirt by “Donna Karan”
• Top by “Single”
• Shoes by “Pierre Hardy”
• Nude tights by “Expression”
• Crystal Nepal Ceylan Topaz ring by “Swarovski” (as seen in Jan. 3’10, Dec. 18′09, Dec. 13′09, Dec. 7′09,  Nov. 30′09, Sequin Dresses)
• Gold heart necklace
• Gold link bracelet (as seen in Jan. 25’10, Jan. 17’10, Jan. 5’10, Nov. 30’09)
• Purse by “Chloe” (as seen in Jan. 26’10)
• Cashmere cardigan by “Inhabit” (as seen in Nov. 25, Jan. 23’10)
• Fur coat by “AlixK” (as seen in Jan. 22′10, Jan. 30’10)

What first attracted me to this Commuun dress was its volume and multi-textured quality. I was shopping with my mom when I came across it. I was surprised to discover that it was my size (36-38) because it looked so wide. After trying it on I came out of the change room to get my mom’s opinion and her first reaction was an “oh,” accompanied by a look of deep contemplation. We then glanced at each other and said “there might be something to it.” The less I thought about its practicality (or lack there of) the more I fell in love with it – a strictly impulsive purchase. What I now appreciate most about the dress is its uniqueness. It’s like nothing else I own; a dress like no other.

What I’m wearing:

• Dress by “Commuun”
• Long Chill Scarf necklace by “Swarovski”(as seen in Dec. 12’09, Opera)
• Large crystal ring
• Metal/crystal clutch by “Clara Kasavina” (as seen in Trip to Moscow)
• Tights by “Givenchy”
• Ankle boots “GIL CARVALHO” (as seen in Feb. 10’10)

The only problem for me was that I forgot to bring my glasses. I am pretty dependent on them when it comes to seeing far distances and our balcony seating definitely qualifies. The reason why I forgot them was that this tiny clutch could only fit the opera binoculars and a lip gloss. I was planning on throwing my reading glasses into my mom’s purse. Anyway, I basically had to hold the binoculars to my eyes the entire show. As Desdemona and Otello passionately professed their beautiful love for each other the binoculars fell out of my hands and hit the metal part of the clutch. The noise this commotion produced woke up the elderly lady in the seat beside me. I felt bad for startling her our of her sleep. Puzzled and concerned she turned to me and asked, “What happened?” She was probably hoping that this noise came from Otello killing Desdemona and himself so that we could all go home, but it was just clumsy Lida . So naturally, in response to her question I explained, apologized, and the both of us resumed our previous activity.

We all go to the opera for our own reasons. Some come for the singing, some for the drama, some come to think, some even come to show off those fancy dresses they never get to wear, but there is always that opera-lovin’-bunch who comes for that deep, quality sleep. And I say – as long as there is no snoring involved – it’s all good. Everyone has their own way of appreciating art .

What I’m wearing:

• Dress by “MARNI”
• Shoes by “Nicole Brundage” (as seen in Jan. 22’10, Jan. 7’10)
• Crystal Nepal Ceylan Topaz ring by “Swarovski” (as seen in Dec. 18’09, Dec. 13’09, Dec. 7’09,  Nov. 30’09, Sequin Dresses)
• Nude tights by “Calvin Klein”
• Clutch by “Sondra Roberts”

The Religion dress that I chose to wear for this activity is a bit paradoxical. It’s completely simple and plain in the front – made out of cotton quite casually and shapelessly. It may look modest at first glance but wait…the whole party is the back. Religion garments are known for these unbalanced and unconventional contradictions. Just when you think you have the girl all figured out she turns around and you don’t know what hit you. Brilliant!

What I’m wearing:

• Cotton maxi dress by “Religion”
• Sandals by “Marciano”
• Long chain necklace with a large Swarovski crystal pendant
• Leather clutch by “Steven” (as seen in Nov. 25’09)
• Aviator sunglasses by “GUCCI” (as seen in Jan. 8’10)