Back to school ushers in not only a new season, but really a new year, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a new outfit? A new back to school outfit was a tradition in my family growing up, and it's one I've maintained with my own kids. September always brings with not only … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – August 31st, 2011
Now that the summer swelter is truly behind us, Madame can wear this adorable blouse I picked up in the late spring. Besides the fact that she's grown a bit and it just fits her better, with temps in the low-twenties these days, it doesn't look like she'd be roasting inside it. She'll be wearing … [Read more...]
Get Your Summer Wardrobe Fall-Ready
September's fashion magazines are just hitting the mailboxes now which means two things; hernias for postal staff and a frenzy for fall clothes for the rest of us. As wonderful as the summer's been, at this point in the season I seek out any coolness in the air as an excuse to pull out a little … [Read more...]
Favourite Things – Summer Edition
I am confident now, with these past several days of gorgeous summer weather (you won't ever hear me complain about the heat) that summer is here. If not officially - then weather wise!I love all the changes that come with each season and I've been thinking a lot about the things I love about … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – June 3rd, 2011
I can never resist French nautical inspired shirt in navy and white stripes... there's something so fresh, summery, and classic 60's about them - especially when paired with white jeans. LOVE, I tell you. And thanks to sale shopping at Old Navy, my love don't cost (hardly) a thing. Ava Scarlett … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – May 18th, 2012
I was asked to contribute to The Urban Closet... I'll warn you right now that there *might* be more kid stuff here, since I tend to dress them waaaaaay cuter than I dress myself. I actually snapped this pic yesterday, but since a friend of mine in New York commented that it was "another outfit I … [Read more...]
What’s in Store at Old Navy – and a Giveaway!!!
I am a huge Old Navy fan. I love the way they'll recognize the hottest trends, and adapt them in a practical way that fits into my wardrobe and my budget. I've bought cardigans, jeans, bathing suits, shoes, bags, dresses and scarves during quick trips into the store that freshen my closet with the … [Read more...]
St. Paddy’s Day
Today is St. Patrick's Day!! It's my favourite day of the year next to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.It's when McDonalds becomes a more frequent stop during the week.It's the week when my facebook profile pic changes to this (every year):(oui, c'est moi)It's the only day of the year I get … [Read more...]
Tulle Cool
a.k.a. To the Pointea.k.a. Barre NoneThere is no end to the ballet-inspired puns, and thanks to Black Swan, ballet is the hottest trend of the season.There are so many ways to work this trend into your early Spring wardrobe. Start with an easy ballet bun pulling everything back and off your … [Read more...]
Stuff Those Stockings
The countdown's on in earnest around our house (who's kidding who?...the countdown's been on since the kids woke up the morning after Hallowe'en and asked how many days until Christmas!)At this point I've done most of my shopping, and amazingly I've actually done a lot of wrapping this year, but … [Read more...]