Although I’ve long vouched for the amazing benefits of Oatmeal, I actually recently decided to change up my skincare routine. Although my former regimen had been doing wonders for soothing my skin and clearing it up, I sometimes didn’t feel quite clean and “fresh” enough after washing my face for my liking. So, a couple of months ago, I jumped on the Clarisonic bandwagon and purchased a Mia after reading positive review after positive review. I wasn’t sure what I’d […]
Archives for May 2013
Romping Around
I realize how cliché it sounds to say it’s great to shop your closet, but rediscovering a special piece always reinforces how great it can be. This romper hadn’t left the confines of my closet since 2011, when I wore it instead of a cocktail dress to a friend’s birthday. Inspired by this gorgeous Club Monaco romper the other day, I pulled this forgotten beauty out and wore it in a casual look for an after work coffee date with […]
Blue Jean Friday
If there’s one thing I’ve learned sartorially, it’s that I should never swear anything off when it comes to style. Just a couple of years ago, I thought it was safe to say that I’d never be in jeans again – I found them stiff, restricting and limited. Sure enough, though, all it took was a truly comfy pair to get me hooked again. These have only gotten softer with wear and have quickly been my default for everything from […]
A Day with Harper’s Bazaar
About a month ago, I received an early morning phone call as I was groggily checking my email and waking up. It took me a good minute to comprehend what was going on, but once I did I promptly jumped out of bed and did a little happy dance: Harper’s Bazaar had selected me as the 20s finalist in their Fabulous at Every Age contest! After a bit of last minute scrambling (and coming back from London a few days prior), […]
Magic in the Mix
The J.Crew catalogue is always something I look forward to getting in the mail: with beautiful colours, stunning pieces, and whimsical styling, I always tear open the pages anticipating some serious visual stimulation. I especially loved this quote by Jenna Lyons in the most recent issue, which was all about mixing and matching highs and lows, clashing patterns, and things that you wouldn’t think of pairing together normally. Inspired by her words, here are some of my current favourite accessories […]