Archive for December 2012

Is everyone ready for Christmas? After weeks of shopping, decorating, wrapping and baking, I'm just about ready for the festivities to begin! It's been a very lazy Sunday here for me and Mum. A perfect day to get our holiday manicures done. :) I've spent the past month gathering some of my favorite holiday manis from the web. Such great inspiration out there for nail polish fanatics, such as me! :) Here are some easy "do-it-yourself" manicures that are perfect for this time of year.

Glitter and Nails
(I've chosen this one for myself)

The Nail Network

Lucy's Stash

Makeup Maestra

Chantal xo

A faux-fur vest is definitely a fall wardrobe staple. It's super versatile, super easy to dress up or down and perfect for adding a luxe look to any outfit. I often pair them with sheer blouses and skinny jeans or leather pants. I also love the look of fur worn over stripes. During the fall/winter season, I try to avoid wearing a coat as long as possible and a fur vest worn over a sweater is a great alternative. Here's a round-up of my favorites.

Black Faux-Fur Vest ~ Zara. Brown Faux-Fur Vest ~ Aritzia.
Grey Faux-Fur Vest ~ Zara.
Grey/Multi Faux-Fur Vest ~ Guess (available at Bootlegger).
Black Faux-Fur Vest ~ American Eagle.

Chantal xo

Houndstooth is a classic print that has been around for decades. It never seems to go out of style. My favorite is the classic black and white, but retailers are offering this print in a variety of colors and sizes as well. From coats and dresses to accessories and shoes, there's something out there for everyone. Here's a round-up of Houndstooth items that I've spotted in the last couple of months.

Blue Houndstooth Skirt ~ Jacob (available here). Houndstooth Coat ~ Guess (available here).
Houndstooth Bag ~ Le Chateau(available here). Houndstooth Clutch ~ Le Chateau(available here).
Houndstooth Dress ~ Joe Fresh. Houndstooth Skirt ~ Jacob (available here).
Houndstooth Scarf ~ Reitmans (available here). Houndstooth Fedora ~ Forever 21 (available here).
Houndstooth Loafers ~ Forever 21 (available here). Red Houndstooth Scarf ~ Smart Set.
Houndstooth Pumps ~ Le Chateau (available here).

Chantal xo

Hello dear readers! I woke up this morning feeling disappointed as I looked out my window and up at the sky. Another gloomy overcast day awaited me and all I wanted to do was go back to bed. . .until I looked at the ground and noticed that the snow had practically disappeared overnight, thanks to all of the rain and mild weather we've had these last couple of days. Although I desperately long to see the sun, not having to shovel the driveway or remove the snow off of my car is definitely something to be happy about!

On to some fashion talk. A true fashionista needs variety in her wardrobe, but I must admit, I'm the type of girl that prefers to wear dresses and skirts more often than not. It makes me feel feminine and pretty.

I purchased this houndstooth skirt from Suzy Shier a few months ago and I've had lots of fun mixing it into my wardrobe.

White Tuxedo Jacket ~ Forever 21 (available here).
Pink Blouse ~ Urban Planet.
Houndstooth Skirt ~ Suzy Shier.
Black Envelope Clutch ~ Smart Set (available here).
Shoes ~ Suzy Shier

Chantal xo

I'm not particularly fond of Mondays and I'm sure there are plenty of people who feel just as I do, so I thought I would start off the week by sharing a few of my wants and wishes for this month. There's nothing better than looking at a few pretty things first thing Monday morning to help brighten my mood. :) This sequin dress from Bootlegger is absolutely breathtaking!! Unfortunately I won't be attending any events or parties this holiday season, but if I was, I would definitely be wearing this dress.

Sequin Dress ~ Bootlegger. Peplum Dress ~ Ricki's.
Necklace ~ Forever 21. Rose Gold Watch ~ Fossil .
Gold Sequin Clutch ~ ShoeDazzle.Lace Skinny Jeans ~ Ricki's.
Suede Shoes ~ Aldo Shoes.Pearl Trim Top ~ Ricki's.

Wishing everyone a happy Monday.

Chantal xo

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