GAP Waxed Skinny Pants

GAP Waxed Skinny Pants – the best value for coated denim out there!

GAP 1969 Mid-Weight Leopard Print Legging Jeans

GAP 1969 Mid-Weight Leopard Print Legging Jeans

GIFT GUIDE – for her…

 

It’s that time of year… here’s my GIFT GUIDE for all the amazing women in your life. Give well!

 

“The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.”  ~Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur

 

< $25Glamour Travel Bags – need a Secret Santa Gift or stocking stuffer? These colourful totes are great for travel – keeping your lingerie, laundry and shoes organized.

< $50 - GAP Sequin Tote – you can never have too many totes. This sequin bag in polyester is great for gym clothes, a laptop, and other essentials.

< $75Iomoi monogrammed canvas makeup bag – nothing adds a personal touch to a gift like someone’s initials! And if you’re tight on time or want a little less bank, Iomoi’s noncustom large and small zigzag canvas totes serve a multitude of purposes.

< $100 - TOMS Beaumont Skull Slip-On – in red or navy – These limited holiday edition TOMS are too good to pass up. And with every purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.

< $150 – Jo Malone’s perfume – Jo Malone has a fragrance for everyone. Favoring citrus scents, grapefruit is my go-to. The collection (including candles and body lotion) make great hostess gifts.

< $200 - Henri Bendel’s “Disturbed Stripe Small Train Case” – every woman’s dream toiletry bag.

< $250 - Michael Kors Rose Golden Chronograph Watch – a gift she’s guaranteed to LOVE.

< $400 - White + Warren’s Cashmere Travel Wrap – nothing says the holidays like cashmere, but I wear my grey frost cashmere wrap year-round (buy in Canada). I want every colour!

< $500 - YSL’s Chic Leather iPad case / sleeve – comes in black and pink. Speaks for itself.

 


two-tone ballet flats

Taking a cue from the can-do-no-wrong house of CHANEL, two-tone ballet flats are a must-have!

A look that keeps giving from day to night, your feet will thank you. Opt for the classic white with black capped toe (MADISON ET CIE “CHANELLA” BALLET FLAT), or neutral and metallic 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent Sidra Two-Tone Ballet Flat. TORY BURCH is a fan, as is Tod’s, with neutral metallic and black and white. The GAP had a great pair a few months back as part of their “the city flat” collection (sadly no longer available) that I can’t get enough of… hello VALUE.

Whatever your color combo and price-point – cap those toes!


GAP city flat – so chic, so cheap!

 

GAP city flat – these are the BEST find for fashion meeting function. Great style, great price.

You’ll want to buy every color!

reconsider red denim





Photo: Sarah Jessica Parker: Splash News

My first memory of colored denim stems back to grade 7 when I first saw the girls in my gymnastics class (who were in grade 8, and therefore much cooler than me) wearing Le Château purple and hunter green jeans. I just had to have them. Immediately. For better or for worse, my mom indulged my incessant retail obsessions from a young age and we were soon after purchasing several pairs from the mall. A good 15… years later, I’m finding myself drawn to red skinny jeans and crops. When I first saw Sarah Jessica Parker wearing them last spring my heart skipped a beat. While I can’t say I wholeheartedly support her choice to pair it with her “Halston Heritage Tie Dye Sac Bag” and pink T (too much for almost anyone other than her), I’m a big fan of a hot red pant with white, black (be careful of the red riding hood effect), grays and creams.

Even this spring’s love for all-pants-flared can be successfully worn in a softer crimson hue.

“When in doubt, wear red.” – Bill Blass


Cameron’s “James” jeggings

Cameron Diaz perfectly rocks black skinny jeans, heels, an embellished blazer and a silk blouse.

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Photos: Cameron Diaz: Splash News

While spring 2011 fashion is all about flared denim and trousers, I’m sticking with my go-to black skinnies. Taking you from day-to-night, Cameron shows us how to dress up her James jeggings. Highlighting her never-ending sexy gams, while keeping them covered is all class and gorg-glamor.

I’m very vocal about my love for J Brand, especially their skinny jeans. It should also be noted that James has created a mad-snugger with it’s “James Jeans Twiggy 5 Pocket Legging Jean“. NB: these are better suited for long and lean body types (aka Cameron), J Brand’s are more curve-flattering.

So take a play from Cam, and dress up a pair of black skinny jeans – they are the new black pant.

the GAP Keds glitter slip-ons

the GAP Keds® glitter slip-ons

bow to your blouse

Jessica Biel masters a perfect pairing with a flowing white ruffled blouse and dark skinny jeans.

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Photo: Jessica Biel: Splash News

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

In honor of Cupid’s favorite day of the year, today’s post is a little romantic. To help get you in the festive spirit for some sexy-sultry-STYLE. Let’s take a few cues from Jessica Biel, and own it all year.

This look is both timeless and current – achieved with one simple detail, bow-ing your blouse.


“Respect is love in plain clothes.” – Frankie Byrne

xo k

up to 40% off at the GAP

Take your chances with up to 40% off at the GAP…

Ends January 26th, 2011.