Although I'm trying to make many of the gifts I'm giving this year, there's still something to be said about finding a piece in store that's just right for someone. When it comes to purchasing presents, I like to get things that the recipient will actually be able to use frequently. Since there are still a few months of cold weather after Christmas is over, cozy accessories that are both practical and stylish have been a top pick. Here are a few of my favourites from TOPSHOP Canada this season, …
Archives for December 2014
Bundled
As lovely as a wool overcoat looks in the winter, the warmth and coziness levels often seem to leave a little something to be desired. This year, I've found myself reaching for the practical parka more and more often as I head out the door. To keep it the look from appearing too boring, I like to throw on heeled but comfortable booties, a structured bag, and a healthy dose of bright lipstick to lend some polish to an otherwise casual outfit. Special thanks to Kenneth Wyse at Topshop Personal …
#AmexLife
In a time of year as hectic for everyone as this one is, it feels almost redundant to write about how crazy things have been. As cliche as it sounds, stepping back and savouring the every day moments has been central to remaining focused. When Amex Canada reached out and asked me to share what it means for me to live life to the fullest, I quickly said "yes" and started thinking about how that’s defined for me. For me, realizing my potential has come to mean focusing on what really matters. …
In Transition
Hello there! It's been a while. I'm not particularly a fan of the word "busy", and so I won't say that's why I've been gone, but it has been a time of transition lately. We stumbled upon this field a couple of weeks ago while looking for some fall foliage to photograph, and I think the setting in these shots capture that sentiment quite beautifully: the lush leaves of fall combined with wintry frost-tipped blades of grass were not only lovely to take in, but also served to usher in the new …