This week has been totally insane for Alex and I. We’ve been busy with, what might be, the most ill-timed apartment swap situation of all time. That’s done now though, and we’re a little freer to get into the holiday spirit by doing things like baking cookies, drinking mulled wine and wrapping Christmas presents.

Last night we shot Larkspur’s first lookbook, which we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of on Thursday, and we’re so excited about it. Kira worked her magic, just like we knew she would, and made everyone and everything look even better than we’d hoped! So stay tuned for that.

Today I’m at home sick with tonsillitis, so you’ll have to forgive me if most of the outfit photos I’ve rounded up involve big comfy sweaters, or warm looking coats.

My plan is to spend the rest of this day swaddled in blankets reading blogs, drinking tea and watching Christmas movies. I hope you’re all ready for my favorite time of year!

Lauren from Blooming Leopold

Rhiannon from Liebemarlene

Laetitia from Mademoiselle Robot

Liz of Olive My Love

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Take This Waltz

December 11, 2012November 11, 20141 Comment

During the summer Matt and I stayed a night at his parents home in the Beaches in the East end of Toronto. We went to see Take This Waltz at the Fox Theatre. The Fox Theatre opened in 1914 and is the oldest running movie theatre in Canada. I would eventually like to do a post on this theatre as it is absolutely amazing, but I felt like sharing some of Michelle Williams wonderful outfits from this movie first.

Take This Waltz is an absolutely heartbreaking coming of age story that is at times uncomfortable. I won’t go into a synopsis about it because I am not a movie critic, but I would definitely recommend it. The movie is also filmed and set in Toronto, which I felt was nice, being a Torontonian myself. But the one thing that held my attention throughout was the adorable dresses, rompers, high waisted shorts and stripes that she wore in the movie. She flip flops between being a little tomboy-ish, to wearing adorable 1960’s-7o’s summery dresses. I thought that was rather nice, as I have such troubles not constantly dressing like a textbook version of a girl. Her outfits felt effortless to me, in the best way possible. Any movie I see Michelle Williams in, I tend to believe whatever she wears/however she acts, is very close to her true self.

You should definitely give the movie a watch, not only for her adorable outfits, but for the great story line as well.

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Frances Baker Summer 2012

December 4, 2012November 11, 20144 Comments

I had been anticipating the launch of Frances Baker Summer collection for awhile now. And finally, starting last week and throughout, Josie began revealing pieces from her collection, and oh my, it did not disappoint! With this collection she pretty much summed up how I like to dress in the summer. Something simple, light-weight, but has such lovely details to it that you don’t feel too dressed down. From what I read on her blog, this was her intention, and she executed it perfectly.

Now, I shouldn’t be so cruel and torture myself with summer collections, as it has officially become winter here in Toronto. Our first snow fall was just a few nights ago. I can’t even really foresee myself wearing anything like this for the next coming months, but these photos brighten the dark days here and get me excited about the long-coming summer season. I think maybe my favorite thing about this collection is the 70’s feel. I’m pretty into that right now. The long floral dresses and overall dress really speak to my sensibilities right now. The ruffle details on the longer dresses really add something nice, making them super feminine in the best way possible. I also love all the pieces being paired with clogs – i love clogs – it really adds to the 70’s vibe of the whole collection. All in all, I’d like to get my hands on some of these pieces and make them a part of my summer closet.

Posted by: Alex

Red Valentino A/W ’12

November 27, 2012November 11, 20142 Comments

Okay, so I’m pretty much obsessed with everything about this collection. Red Valentino‘s A/W ’12 collection is a compilation of everything I love when it comes to styling, colors/fabrics, femininity and vintage-looking clothing. The light/deep rose, cream and off-white fabrics call to me. I know I had previously said I’m not usually a fan of big labels, but I can make an exception for something so perfect. It’s filled with cute collars, pretty ruffles, lace trim, drop-waist minis paired with knee high socks and the military style cape! The collection features 2 pairs of trousers, which, if I wore pants more often, those would be it. It almost speaks to my fashion aesthetic…skirts/dresses everyday and pants once in a blue moon. The calf-length dresses with long sleeves and high neck lines have an amish-feel to them, which I don’t have a problem with at all. I don’t, however, much like the shoes. That is okay though, the good out-weighs the bad.

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Carven A/W ’12

November 20, 2012November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I’m not normally a huge fan of big labels, they can sometimes seem overwhelming and I can never picture how they would be wearable on a day-to-day basis. Which is generally not the point of them, but I can’t truly appreciate anything unless I feel I can wear it in real life. That being said, Carven could be my one and only exception. Guillaume Henry never seems to disappoint, and his A/W ’12 upholds this right. He designs clothes with subtle yet beautiful detail and are also totally wearable. I could see myself in anyone of these pieces, maybe with the exception of the peplum-style sweater. The whole collection is full of rich colors, which could brighten any dreary day. Structured dresses in celadone, mini skirt and jacket sets, beautiful cotton lace, multicolored striped wool, big collars, shorts in mossy green, cut-out suede, bright silk dresses and the wedge t-strap shoes!! The whole collection is actually pretty simple (which i love), but the fabrics and styling make it so fun (I sound like an old lady). I’m a huge fan of wearing dresses and skirts all year round, so this whole collection is pretty much my ideal for fall/winter wear.