#Staycation

03/22/15

Staycation, most of the time it means vacation when you don’t have the money to go somewhere else. It’s my case this week since I’m keeping my money for my next trip in October. So here are some tips to enjoy that time with yourself in your hometown!

Grocery

Before starting your staycation, the first day go do your groceries and get everything you will need for the week. Buy the food you like and don’t forget your favourite snack and of course some wine bottles! Plan, so you don’t have to get out for that during the week.

2. Treat yourself

This is the perfect time to take a day at a spa, treat yourself and take an extra treatment, whether is a massage or another body treatment! Bring your favourite book and enjoy that moment with yourself to completely relax!

3. Treat yourself economic options

You don’t have the money to go to the spa? Then take this opportunity to go at a hair salon and treat yourself with a nice brushing, they often offer a glass of wine while you have your hair being washed, a good compromise right? You can have this for less than 20$ in most of hair salon. Another option is to get a manicure/pedicure, again just a little treat for yourself! Of course the most economic option is to do this at home, take a nice warm bath, apply a face mask and relax!

10 DIY face masks

4. Free activities

All cities have free activities to offer, free day at the museum, free concert, I’m sure you can find great activities for free! Here’s a link for 50 free activities in Montreal For your city just type on google “free activities to do in” and add your city!

5. Read & Watch

This is the perfect time to finally read that book waiting for you on the shelve and that TV show that your friends are always talking about. Go to your Netflix account and start a list to watch for the week!

6. Friends

Most of us have friends that don’t have to same work schedule than us, and it’s always hard to find the perfect time to see them. Now you have the time, make this week the perfect occasion for reunion, schedule a brunch or a shopping day with your friend!

7. Never have the time to do things…

We all have a list of stuff we never have the time to do whether is at home or in life, take this opportunity to scratch them on your to-do-list!

For my part, I’m planning to do Yoga every day, read, go to the spa and taking it easy with a glass of wine every night!!! If you have great staycation ideas to share don’t be shy!!

Pictures via Pinterest & my personal library

That 70s Show Part Two

03/16/15

I’m back with the second part of my That 70s Show! In this part I want to talk to you about how you can integrate that trend without going full force, like I did in these pictures.

First there’s the key items:

Flare Jeans/Trouser
Satchel Bags
Button-Front Skirts
Mid-Length Skirt
Long Coat With Fur Collar
Belted Jacket
Earth Tones
Wide Brim Hats
Mid Heeled Ankle & High Knee boots
Fringes
Cape
Round Shape Sunnies

You see you have more than one option to try this trend without looking too “retro”. Want to try that flare comeback? Paired them with a plain white blouse and neutral platform heels. Only with the perfect satchel bag and a great pairs of round sunglasses you will rock that 70s show your own way! I added a Pantone colours palette at the end of the article that define the look, it can help you choose your pieces!

Still not convinced? Share your thoughts with me!

Belted Jacket: Vintage (similar here) / Blouse: Zara / Trouser: Parisian (similar here) / Hat: Brixton Festival Collection / Boot: Vintage (similar here) / Coat: Zara /

That 70s Show

03/11/15

That 70s Show, yes the seventies are definitely back in fashion!! We’ve seen its reintroduction from the past seasons. Slowly, but certainly and next fall, be prepared its will be the most seen trend.

We took these pictures last week-end, before I’ve seen Chloé runaways, and now since I’ve seen it I’m even more into the seventies comeback. Her collection is by far my favourite of the season, but I will share with you my comments about it later this week.

Every piece I wear in the pictures are vintage and I’m proud of it. There’s nothing better than the real deal right? So how are you feeling about a seventies comeback?? Please leave me your comments and I will share them in my part two, cause yes, there is a part two!! Stay tuned!

Looking for something similar? Look at these link:

Jacket similar here & here / Fisherman similar here / Button-Front Skirts here, here & here / Boot here & here /

PFW Fall/Winter 2015-16 Favourite show

03/7/15

Five days have pasted since the beginning of the PFW (Paris Fashion Week). I took the time this morning to review some of the runaways. So far, I have some favourites I want to share with you. I haven’t had the time to see all of them, except for the biggest ones and my usual favourites! The pictures are in slideshow format this time, you can play and pause to watch them at your pace.

Balenciaga

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Alexander Wang did an excellent job again at the head of Balenciaga. The collection is rich, elegant, chic and totally different from his own line. The details I like; his sexy wraps skirts, the stripe scarf and the elegant dress. I love the materials he used, it elevate each pieces of his collection. Chapeau Alexander Wang!

Isabel Marant

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For daily followers, I’m sure you know that Isabel will be part of my favourite show!!! I’ll repeat myself, but I love the way she’s able to make all women look sexy in our clothes in her own unique way. This is not my favourite collection from her, I’m not sure that I like to see that many structured pieces from her. I usually love her fluidity, but still it’s a beautiful collection. What I like about it; her prints, inspired by her travels, the transparency and the knee high boots, so sexy!!!!

New Discover

Andrew GN

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First, I have to confess that I didn’t know about this designer before this morning, and that I’m happy I discovered him. Andrew GN is a Singapore native now living in France. There is so much to say about his collection. It’s a beautiful mix between, Nordic influences, native American and Asian. I like the freshness of his line, the textures, the prints, the big Nordic sweaters and THAT electric blue whoa!!! I can’t wait to see his next collection!

Pictures via: Vogue.fr

Blue Jeans, White Shirt

02/28/15

“You fit me better than my favourite sweater”, like Lana Del Ray said (I know she doesn’t mean the jeans) there’s nothing better than a good pair of blue denim jeans. No matter you’re wearing them with your favourite sneaker the casual way, or with a sexy pair of heels, you know that you will look good.

Most of the time in fashion, “Keep It Simple” is the way to go! I just received this new pair of blue skinny from Well binder, do you find they look good on me?

Need a new pair of jeans? Get yours here

Jeans: Wellbinder / Jeans Jacket: Gap / White Tee: Zara Boys / Jeans Shirt: Calvin Klein / Silver V Bra: Calvin Klein / Sneaker: Stan Smith Adidas / Boot: Acne /

That English Street Style, London fashion Week

02/25/15

One thing I love about London, even if it’s raining most of the time, the people always dress colourfully! I don’t know if it’s helping them bring a little sunshine is their day, but it is inspiring!

Bright yellow, orange, royal blue, I need more of this in my life too!!

Let’s talk a bit about my last trip in Vegas. First it was kind of nice have been able to enjoy the sunshine even if it was only for 30 minutes while waiting for our cab!! We found great new products, new brands and it’s always great having the opportunity to have some quality time with our suppliers! Unfortunately, I can’t share with you the pictures I took there, but there is some great stuffs on its way for fall 2015 and spring 2016.

On that note, see you for the next street style look recap! xx

Pictures via: Vogue / I Am KOO / Style.com / Le 21eme / Carolines Mode /

Superstar They’re Here

02/15/15

The shoes you were waiting for, The Superstar from Adidas from your favourite post are finally in our stores, shop them right now here

Also available in a Little Burgundy near you!

NYFW FW15

02/14/15

First, happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!! I hope you’re spending this day with the ones you love and that you are taking this opportunity to eat a lot of chocolate!!!

It’s that time of the year, it’s officially NYFW FW15!! Need some inspirations to get dressed for the cold lately? Don’t worry I have a lot of great inspirational looks to show you, from my favourite street styles outfits from New York! Ready?

My recap, don’t be afraid to pull out your white Converse Chuck Taylor, even during winter! Layered!!!! Is the magic word, it’s time to play, skirt over pants, dress over pants, double jackets, have fun!! Oh and what about that cool back braid that Vanessa Hong from Haute Pursuit’s rocking? I love it!!!

I’m leaving tomorrow night for Vegas! It’s going to be a fashion Trade-Show marathon!! Stay tuned on my Instagram for my latest update xxx

Pictures via: Style.com / Le 21ème / IM KOO / Jeff Thibodeau / Carolines Mode / Margaret Zhang Instagram /

Spring Wish List

02/5/15

Ahh! the season change! Every time, it gives us the need to shop for some newness for our closet, right? Spring is actually a tricky season, if you live in a cold country like Canada. You have to be careful with your choices and keep it simple and modest , cause as soon as the sun and the warm days will be back, you will want to go shopping again but that time for summer clothes!!

Keep it simple with neutral colours, leave the fun for the accessories or by trying a new silhouette. For myself, I’m planning to do a Maxi Slip Dress in Silk, that for now I will be wearing with boots and then this summer with a nice pair of slide sandals!

Have you already started your spring shopping?

Do you want to shop from my wish list? Here’s the link from left to right:

The Santorini Dress Ivory / Acne Laurie Bag black / The Santorini Dress Ink

Padded Bomber Jacket / Illeste v a Le onard Sunglasses / Human Being Journal

The Saint Germain Loafer / Alexander Wang Ine pumps / The Travel Almanac

Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser / Joshua Sanders Neoprene Slip-On / Acne

Loma m black /

CPH

01/31/15

After Paris with its Haute Couture, it’s now the time for Copenhagen (CPH) to shine with its Fashion week! Here’s some of my favourite Street looks so far!

Did you know that Copenhagen is my dream city? One of my dream is to live there one day. Since I went two years ago, I dreamt of this city, I often imagine us Karim and I live over there happy, enjoying life, and I know that someday it won’t be a dream anymore, but reality!

My mandate in life is to realize my dreams, and I have so many!!! What’s yours?

Pictures from: Copenhagen Fashion Week / Le 21eme / Style.com