With the Royal Wedding approaching, our big accessory inspiration for this coming season is Hats! Always an eyecatcher, the Oversized Floppy Hat pairs sweet feminine style with protection from UV-rays and bad hair days.

Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Vanessa Hudgens

Inspired?  Here are a few chic chapeaus we have our eye on:

(1) J.Crew Windmill Straw Hat US$39.50
(2) Zara Wide Brimmed Hat C$49...

Warm weather is on its way and we're looking forward to showing off our spring pedicures in the trendy Cork Wedge.


Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cheryl Cole, Stephanie Pratt

Under $50

Aldo Laseter C$27.99 (sale)/US$24.49 (sale), Ed Hardy Wedge Pump US$29.94, Aldo Breger C$41.99 (sale)/US$38.49 (sale)

Under $100

Nine West Cicely C$79, BCBGeneration Crespo US$89.00, Enigma Cork Wedge US$79.95

Under $150

Enzo...

For daytime to date time, the Clutch is one of our favourite ways to add sparkle without overwhelming the rest of your ensemble.  These dazzling minis are every bit as versatile as a black bag but with much more personality:

Warm Tones
(1) Judith Leiber 'Crystal and Bead Embellished Oval' US$1,995
(2) ALDO 'Lickert' C$29.98/US$29.98 (sale)
(3) Tasha 'Textured Metal' US$88

Milan Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2011 was a mix of strong styles, from rich jewel tones vs fur on clothing to menswear-inspired suits vs boudoir-style LBDs and more:

Jewel Tones
Alberta Ferretti, Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana

Retro
Aquilano Rimondi, Bottega Veneta, Prada

Thigh-high Slits
Gucci, Salvatore Ferrangamo, Versace

Fur on Clothing
Just Cavalli, Aquilano Rimondi, Prada

Lingerie-sheer LBDs

Bridal shower season is in full swing. I had the pleasure of attending a whimsical shoe-themed bridal shower on a lovely Friday evening, and it was the Girls’ Night Out I’ve been craving for a while. The food was spectacular, the company in high spirits, and the drinks a’flowin’. 

Since I was a bridesmaid I offered my assistance in the best way I know how: providing the feature...

It had a bit of a slow start since 2009, but now the wise Owl is showing up on trendy accessories in stores from Forever21 to Tiffany's. Here are some of the styles we found:

Necklaces
Fredflare Hinged Owl Necklace C$22/ US$22, For Owl Time Pocket Watch Necklace US$27.99, Kris Nations Owl Crescent Necklace US$70.00

Forever 21 Hinged Owl Necklace US$2.80, Marc By Marc...

A classic favourite, bold red lips were all the rage at the Spring 2011 runway shows.  Cherry red, scarlet and orange undertones are the ones to wear this season.

Zac Posen, Dior, Gucci

Here are some of our favourite new reds:

Gloss
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in 'Golden Cherry' $12, Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in 'Always Red' $12, GOSH Intense Lip Colour in...

Tasty, quick, and sure to please - try one of these easy appetizers the next time you have unexpected guests!  Chances are you already have these ingredients on hand.

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic

Fresh Mushrooms
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Cheese (any favourite), shredded
Olive Oil or Cream Cheese (according to taste)

Wash mushrooms and remove the stems, setting them aside.

Chop the stems finely...

Fashion Week in London was once again a visual smorgasbord of psychedelic prints and rich intense colours.  We're seeing plenty of trends carry forward from past years-- with a few fun twists:

Fur & Hair Accents

Most designers had plenty of fur, shearling and leather in their outerwear, but some labels tried it on regular attire too, such as Giles, Burberry Prorsum, and Holly Fulton.