UGG Maylin Foldover Furry Boots in chestnut (Canada)
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Cyber Monday
It’s no secret that m0851 is my favorite brand. So with today’s Cyber Monday festivities, I wanted to spread the love… and share the savings. Because friends don’t let friends pay retail. Use promo code “CYBER MONDAY” to receive 20% off the entire webstore. And if you have a chance to check out the new Bayview Village store in Toronto, please tell Frank and Brian I say hello! For those midtown who have been missing the Saint Thomas Street boutique, the new Yorkville store (38 Avenue Road, just North of Bloor) will finally be open mid-December. For other store locations in New York, Montreal, Paris, Vancouver, Calgary, Antwerp and Taipei see m0851′s website.
what are they… drinking?!
I’ll admit to loving the tastes of things most people scrunch their noses up at… unflavored tofu, unsalted nuts, and any green veggie – preferably freshly juiced. I also have a sweet tooth, and I love salt… but with several food sensitives, I do my best to curb those indulgences for the sake of my stomach. While living in LA, I swore by Evolution’s “Essential Greens” that I bought at Whole Foods (I saw Seal at the Brentwood WF, I wonder if Heidi’s on the green-wagon?), or the fresh juices from M Cafe (Jessica Alba is a fan, and just look at her radiant skin). Sadly, upon moving back to Canada I found myself on a fresh green juice quest… Fresh offers a good selection of juices (my go-to is the “all-green”), and Noah’s on Bloor has a cafe with a fully equipped juice bar. These are great options for dining in, or pick-up, but I like to have my juices at home, at the office, and when I travel (the recommended shelf life is three days). Toronto’s Whole Foods and organic grocery stores only carry vegetable juices with some form of fruit (apple, and/or banana etc)… so I was thankful to come across Total Cleanse – a local juice delivery service (and/or cleanse) that drops off your juices between 9pm and 6am the night before /day you want them. Today through Wednesday, I’ll be drinking Green Energy with my breakfast(s) and dinner(s). And while I’m not doing a full cleanse, I’m not going to argue with glowing skin and increased energy. Yes, PLEASE!!
Hudson’s Bay Tote Bag
I’m all for fashion meeting function. So when my best friend gave me the Hudson’s Bay Tote Bag as part of my incredibly thoughtful “welcome back to Toronto” birthday gift, I was sold (NB: August has more birthdays than any other month, Happy Birthday to you if you’re also one of them). I had just seen a très chic women in her forties shopping carrying the bag in Toronto’s upscale Summerhill neighborhood and immediately complemented her on the bag when I saw it in her living room. “It’s for you!” was her response. Too perfect! Thank you, thank you.
Reusable totes help the environment and your wallet as many provinces and states like Ontario now charge for paper and plastic bags. With my new go-to retailing for only $10, you can’t afford not to. So when grabbing your groceries, or anything bag-worthy, why not make a statement. And for any other patriotic Canucks – there are countless ways to enjoy and wear your STRIPES!
orange and purple
My love of all-things orange is no secret. Here’s another way to wear it – color blocking and all!
I have five weddings in the next five months (not one is in the US…). They kick off this weekend in my homeland’s capital city, Ottawa (6.11!!). Above is my outfit for wedding 1.0. Inspired by Gucci’s spring/summer 2011 collection of bright color blocking green, orange, and purple – and celebrities like Kim K and Jessica Alba owning this trend – I bought the above pairing at Zara. The high-waisted “skirt with slit” is such a deep tangerine, it almost looks red. It’s fuchsia partner isn’t shown online, but the skirt would also look great with this deep jewel-tone-purple blouse tucked into it – aka, “blouse with tabs”. My clutch is my black Marc Jacobs quilted go-to, purchased in Vegas three years ago. The “quilting – Eugenie leather clutch” is still going strong as part of his signature collection. The finishing touch, my shoes, are my new Stuart Weiztman black patent round-toe pumps, purchased at Browns on a recent stint in Toronto. Stuart Weiztman is my #1 high-heel. He makes classic and stylish 2-5-3.25 inch pumps (NB: avoid anything less than 2 inches, just go for a flat – “kitten heels” don’t flatter anyone) that are wearable for hours without wanting to cry, they are to my feel what Jbrands are to my thighs. LOVE. Stay tuned for outfits 2, 3, 4 and 5.
GO-h Canada!
Photo: Kim Cattrall & m0851 Vancouver store window c/o: www.thevjmporium.com & www.facebook.com/m0851vancouver
Vancouver is one of my favourite cities in Canada. Boston is one of the favorite cities in the US. But true to my Canadian roots, I’m cheering for the Canucks in tonight’s Stanley Cup final. Hockey is by far one of Canada’s proudest past-times, compared to the three majors in the US (baseball, football and basketball) where the puck just doesn’t garner the same attention. We’re reminded of this every time Canada and the US face each other in the winter Olympics (last year I had the pleasure of watching the final game in a sports bar in Manhattan Beach, California – with one other Canadian – let’s just say our cheers weren’t popular…). Americans are as competitive as Canadians are nice, but a win tonight just doesn’t mean the same to those South of the border.
Some Canadian celebrities who might be joining Kim Cattrall‘s patriotic cheers (those in red are from Vancouver) are: Justin Bieber, Rachel McAdams, Michael J. Fox, Wayne Gretzky, Mike Meyers, Ryan Reynolds, Jim Carrey, Avril Lavine, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Celion Dion, Ellen Page (Juno), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Sloan McQuewick on “Entourage”), Hayden Christensen, Howie Mandel, Jessica Lowndes (Adriana Tate Duncan on “90210″), Keanu Reeves, Kelly Rowan (Kirsten Cowan from “The OC”), Michael Buble, Nelly Furtado, Neve Campbell, Pamela Anderson, Ryan Gosling, Scott Speedman (Ben from “Felicity”), Sandra Oh (Christina Yang on “Grey’s Anatomy”, and from “Sideways”), Shania Twain, Shenae Grimes (Annie Wilson on “90210″), Eric McCormack (Will from “Will & Grace”), Jason Priestley, Seth Rogen, Eric Lindros (NHL), and Steve Nash (NBA).
“GO CANUCKS GO!!”
sugar(ing)
Photo c/o: http://www.buzzle.com
I consider myself a bit of a hair removal expert. I’m not overly hairy (TMI!), but like most woman – I don’t like hair anywhere other than my head. My mom had me waxing my legs as a teenager, and a decade or so… later I haven’t stopped. I’ve also spent many years shaving, using depilatories, and undergoing lazer hair removal. I’ve even had my eyebrows threaded a few times. So when I moved to Brentwood in February, it was only natural I’d seek out my new local Esthetician. In an effort to find a new waxing salon close by, I discovered “Studio Alexandria LA”. It came up on my google search for waxing, and when I called to make an appointment for my eyebrows and Brazilian, the receptionist convinced me within minutes that I NEEDED to try “sugaring“, saying I’d be impressed instantly and I’d never want to wax again… Big claim, but I was game. Surprised that I’d never heard of this popular hair removal technique, I expected something between threading and electrolysis (one of the few methods I’ve yet to try). I was wrong – sugaring is similar to waxing (a raw sugar mixture is rubbed over the skin – see above – and peeled off, taking your unwanted hair with it). It’s not pain-free, but it doesn’t hurt nearly as much as waxing. You can “sugar” any area where hair grows. And the best part is that your hair grows back soft (unlike the whiskers of shaving or waxing), and more sparingly with each treatment. It’s amazing, I’ve been converted.
Photo c/o: http://www.studioalexandriala.com
The professionals at “Studio Alexandria LA” are friendly and efficient (it’s faster than waxing), and they really go the extra mile to discuss your holistic skincare needs. Upon Ashley’s recommendation I use the “spa massage gloves” for daily exfoliation and the “mud puddle” skin mask all over my body weekly (my skin truly radiates afterwards). All products are eco-friendly and all-natural, very important to a hypo-allergenic customer like myself. Interestingly enough, Studio Alexandria President Lina Kennedy started her business in Canada before moving to LA. She teaches her method globally, and “sugaring” is available in Toronto and cities worldwide.
So even if you can’t make it to Brentwood, and you’re looking for a hair-free spring summer 2011 – wherever you live – go on, get sugared.
