{Photos by Fotowok}During a photo session with Fotowok several weeks ago, we stepped into Barefoot Contessa, one of Vancouver's boutique staples. The shop overflows with beautifully whimsical and unabashedly feminine pieces, as well as lovely jewelry (I picked up this necklace), home goods, and even a children's section! In my previous post, I shared some pretty pieces that I tried on from the store. Fotowok's team did such a great job of capturing all of the intricacies of this lovely store and …
Archives for May 2011
Barefoot Contessa – The Clothes
{Photos by Fotowok}Here is the first installment of photos that were taken when Fotowok and I dropped in to local boutique Barefoot Contessa while shooting photos in the neighbourhood. It was so much fun playing with pieces that featured girly details like lace, gold buttons and ruffles-- like playing dress up in a very stylish friend's closet. I think I may need to return for that flowing asymmetrical skirt!{this skirt was just begging to be twirled in / pattern play}{a fitted lace dress with …
Get Inspired : Amanda Swanlund of Twenty One Two Designs Inc
The moment I stumbled upon Amanda Swanlund's design blog, I knew I was in for a treat. An interior designer (for her company Twenty One Two) who designs in a way that is just as gorgeous as it is functional, Amanda creates rooms that stylish individuals who crave a beautiful yet comfortable home yearn to live in. After all- what's the point of a great looking room if it isn't livable? Best of all, she loves to translate her love for aesthetics and colour into not just design but also to the way …
Adorned with a Story
These intricate gold bangles are from the mission's trip I went on to India two years ago. I went there with a team of four others and we were there for a month, visiting churches and families in local villages. Besides photos of the trip and memories in my heart, I didn't bring much else back except these. Bangles are such a traditional embellishment for Indian women and wearing these bring me back to the relationships that we built and the times we shared with the locals there, as well as the …
Island Stroll
Both a must see spot for tourists and a treasured gem for locals, Granville Island is one of my favourite afternoon date locations in the warmer months. David and I spent a few hours there on one of the rare sunny days we were blessed with.Though it has many nooks and crannies, I am partial to the Net Loft, which features a whimsical collection of crafts, gifts and all things creative, and the Public Market: a treasure cove where you can find anything from artisan chocolates to fresh produce, …