Cuffed

I was browsing on fashiongonerogue.com the other day when this editorial caught my eye.





Overall, I find the styling totally badass - I could rock every outfit of this spread - but it's really the double cuffs that won me over. What a great way to jazz up an outfit, whether it's a simple long-sleeved knit shirt or a sophisticated gown.

Easy to pull-off. Super affordable. I'm sold on this trend.
Here are cheap and chic finds - all cuffs are under 10$!

Forever21 - Floral pressed cuff


Forever21 - Concave cuff


Call if Spring - Gold cuff


Asos has jumped on that trend and is already selling the set... for a little over $32.00.

Patterned

Spring is coming.
Can you feel the itch for a new wardrobe?
I certainly do!

And one of my favourite trends for this spring is printed blouses.
I can't get enough of these cute patterns - I could seriously do 3 posts on this!

Here are my top picks.

From Zara - Flower Print


From ASOS - Panther Print


From ASOS - Floral Print


From ASOS - Bug Print


From Rodarte for Opening Ceremony (available on Shopbop) - Children mixed with Still Life Print (kind of spooky but cool)


From M by Missoni (available on Shopbop) - Circle Print



From Equipment, maker of the BEST blouses ever (available on Shopbop) - Starry Night Print


Fron A. L. C. (available on Shopbop) - Dripping Print



And finally from Zara - Cheetah Print
I got my hands on this one last weekend! Love it!

Best Friends Forever

I am still not over the stacked bracelets trend.

So much that friendship bracelets are some of the items that are topping my Christmas wishlist. They are so colourful, playful and quite affordable (feel free to make your own!).

First, let's stop by my new favourite online store, Shopbop.


Next, ASOS has a few options like this Bead Rhinestone Friendship Bracelet.


Orelia Tiny Bead Heart bracelet, also found on ASOS


Esty is literally filled with thousands of original, creative and often one of a kind options - some of which come very cheap!

WARHOL braided wrap around friendship bracelet from bymargaret


Yellow and Gold star from minniegrace


If you're panicking over last minute gifts, now you know where to go!

xoxo

Hats off!

I've been in total denial lately about the inevitable: Winter is coming.

We've had the best fall weather so far, but Montreal meteological conditions are so unpredictable that who knows - I could wake up to 7 inches of snow tomorrow.

So no need to wait further, I'll need so warm clothes to cover up soon enough.

Thankfully, ASOS has plenty of toques, headbands, scarves and gloves to keep me warm over the cold winter months. So much that I don't know what to order! What should I pick?

Headgear
I'm glad that the turban trend from last spring has evolved to now include winter options. Check out these great headbands and turbans.







Scarves and Snoods
I'm also torn between regular scarves and practical snoods.









Gloves
These two pairs of gloves are great options: one casual and one dressier.





Forget it - I'm ordering everything!


Credits: First photo Rachel f, everything else from ASOS

Desperately Seeking Sleeveless Denim Jackets

So, I've been reading everywhere that the 90's grunge look is back (actually, it has been in back for a while now)...

However, sleveless denim jackets are NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.
Where are they??????

I've been searching the web for them over the past couple of weeks (ok, months...) and it seems that no respectable label has gotten the memo on how awesome they are.
So please, lay off the chockers (yes, they're back... apparently... but more on that later) and BRING BACK SLEEVELESS DENIM JACKETS!!

I've searched through eBay and only 2 jackets managed to make the cut (only 2 out of the WHOLE eBay store!!!)

This 7 for all Mankind vest.


And this vintage Levi's piece.



I think it's time to quote Andre Leon Talley : "IT'S A FAMINE OF FASHION"

So I'm off to my neighbourhood Salvation Army store. Will probably have to resort to Plan B and make my own.

Until then, I'm totally jealous of Rihanna, who found a great one.

Second Skin

Sorry for having been out of the loop for a while... I can't believe that summer went by so fast. But this means that I get to go shopping for a new Fall wardrobe!

Topping my wishlist are...

This PERFECT studded black leather jacket from Mackage.
I've been trying to get my hands on the perfect leather jacket but none of the designs from this season have caught my eye. This beauty from last season is what dreams are made of and 50% off. Ka-Ching!



Animal print wedge booties from Kelsi Dagger
Anyone who knows me is aware of my infatuation for leopard print garments. I must have been an African Queen in another life. These booties from Nasty Gal will be a great asset to survive the concrete jungle.

Denim Division

Friday evening after work.
Three friends meet over chicha and drinks for a much needed catching up session.
Much to our surprise, we're ALL wearing denim shirts (or dresses). I think I smell a trend here!

Here are our top denim shirt picks - according 3 distinctive personal styles.


Frankie's look or "I raided my boyfriend's closet"

Equipment Denim Shirt


Current Eliott Denim Shirt


Acne Denim Shirt



Lana's look or "Playful but All grown up"

Marc by Marc Jacobs Denim Effect Cotton Tank


Sparkle and Fade - Urban Outfitters Denim Romper


Vero Moda - Denim Shirt



Mccc's look or "Show me your biceps (sleeves are optional)"

Topshop -Spot Tie Front Sleeveless Denim Shirt


BCBG Generation Denim Dress


Miss Selfridge's Drop Back Denim Shirt

I spy with my magic eye...

One of my most prized possessions in my jewellery box - at least sentimentaly - is a porcelain evil eye on a gold chain that my grandmother brought me back from a trip to Greece in the early 80's. I've had it for over 20 years and it's still in perfect condition.

Evil eye jewellery is believed to ward off curses and bad luck and to protect the wearer.

Apart from the sentimental value attached to this pendant, the reactions that it causes from complete strangers also make it special to me. When wearing it, I often get asked where I got it from people of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern heritage, since it's uncommon for a French Montrealer like me to wear this kind of symbol. I also learned that I can't let anyone else touch it when it's around my neck since it's known to bring back luck to those other than the wearer who dare to touch it.

Well I've noticed that I may not be the only Westerner who believes in the powers of the evil eye talisman, since our favourite Hollywood trainwreck was recently spotted with a pricey one around her neck during a recent court appearance. The Tres Glam Eye necklace LiLo is seen parading with retails for around $3,000.



Needless to say, we're suggesting you more affordable options.

Low Luv evil eye Locket Necklace - $125


Low Luv evil eye Cuff Bracelet - $185


Sydney Evan Black Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold evil eye Necklace - $550


Meira T. Diamond and Blue Sapphire evil eye Necklace - $645



Opening photo credit: Weheartit (yes, it's Gemma Ward)
Lohan photo credit: WireImage as seen on refinery 29