One of my all time fave movies!

Gone with the wind..a classic!

Local Talent: Pink Tartan

Now I remember why I get giddy at the mere mention of fall!! *smiles*

A proud canadian, it's important to support the local talent in succeeding on the world stage...It is therefore a pleasure to write a short profile on an absolute fave local designer, Kimberley Newport-Mimran of Pink Tartan.

Designer: Kimberley Newport Mimran

Founded: 2002

Resume to date:  buyer at HBC, development & merchandising of denim and menswear at Club Monaco

Style: luxe lifestyle clothing that goes from 9-5 in the office to the cocktail hour.

If you ever get the chance to check out her fashion, nationally they are available at Holt Renfrew and a few chosen stores at The Bay.  They are also available in the US in stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue, along with her new showroom in NYC opeaning in 2004.  It is great to see Canadian talent rise and show the world that it has great talent!

To check out her website, Pink Tartan Website

Sex & the city Quiz: which character am i?

I got sidetracked while doing the last bit of my endless menial tasks of the day and decided to take a quiz on Elle Canada on which character I would be if I were one of the ladies from 'Sex & the City' lol.  It's fun and certainly time worth wasted!

I answered the questions as honestly as I could, mind you, this is just a fun quiz.  Nevertheless, it was a shock to me to find out who I would be...

You're like Samantha ..... Watch out! You don't let anyone or anything get in your way. Some people think you come on too strong, but it's only because you know exactly what you want. You're not afraid to express your sexuality and it's your honest approach to life that makes people want to be around you. However, you can come across as harsh, so watch what you say to friends in times of need.

Certainly a shock to me! lol.

Quizzes can be amusing...When you think you know who it's going to be, your answers can reveal a whole other truth!

Bohemian Glamour in blush...

Fashion mags are saying that this summer's version of the LBD is actually in blush...How perfect!  I love the color of blush!

Shelbys Summer Dress $198.00 (French Connection)

Feminine, light and loosely fitted...what else can you ask for? 

Pre-fall scouting...

As always I look one season ahead...while the summer heat is under way, I am already checking out pre-fall styles.  Of course I look to my fave store first to check out what they have in store for fall!

Fall trend #1: High-Waist Long Bandage skirts

Leger High Waist Power Skirt

Fall trend #2: Cardigans

Berit Drop-needle Cocoon Cardigan

Louboutin aims high for charity...

via style.com

By Christian Louboutin - raising money for the English National Ballet.

cutting it, summer style...

Summer Trend Alert! Laser cutting...

It still has the summer feel of weaving, but it's more precise so the patter is more consistent! It's in shoes and bags..love it!

 

from LouLou magazine

Warning: curves ahead!

A bandage here and there isn't so bad at times...

Pre-Fall 2011 collection...got $1400 to spare? lol.

So fitting!

And another to add to the already growing collection....

Guess Camille Dress $138.00

Great things in small sizes!

I love minis....cupakes, sandwiches and even make-up!  They are small and compact, easy to bring everywhere and not so bulky!

Imagine my suprise when I happened to visit the MAC store (err--the make-up brand, not the computer brand lol) at metro and found that they came out with a range of essentials in mini travel sizes! love!

I love the Fix + , it subs for my Evian mineral spray when I'm at home, but when I'm out and about it's abit of a hassle to carry around.  the size of the regular bottle doesn't quite fit in my already heavy bag!  It's great to have travel sizes not just for travelling, but also when you want to have some essentials handy when you're out and can't spare any time to re-touch at home.

Another great thing about travel sizes is that if you want to try something but don't want to commit to a full bottle that's going to take forever to finish, you can always buy the travel size for a trial run.  I sometimes buy travel sizes just in case I want to change to a new product, then I don't feel guilty leaving a half empty bottle un-used.

Here are other products they've made travel sizes for....

 If you don't lather these products on and finish the regular sized bottles in one sitting, then like me, you should be able to survive at least three weeks or so with these size of bottles.

What she said....

http://www.beachbunnyswimwear.com/index.cfm

Move over, Playboy...there's a new bunny in town...

A few summer essentials!~

I love summertime...The days are hotter and the sun shines longer...It goes hand in hand with one of my fave places to be at, the beach!

Some of my summer essentials...