How to Wear a Hermès Carré
Let’s be clear on something: I may have expensive tastes – but following through on them is the exception rather than the rule. There are only a few times in my life where I’ve thrown caution (and...
View ArticleGehry Tiffany Rings
I’ve yet to meet a woman that doesn’t go a little weak in the knees at the sight of a little blue box. Let’s face it, we’ve been trained like Pavlov’s dogs to start salivating upon the arrival of a bit...
View ArticleTango Shoes
I’m a creature of habit. At least 3 or 4 days a week I wear the same pair of basic black shoes at work. it’s easier that way – one less thing to carry to and from, no worry about whether or not they’ll...
View ArticleCowboy Hat, Semi-Formal Style {from the vault}
“The year was 1999…” We’ll just let that sink in for a moment… Ready? The year was 1999 and I was finding my feet as a fashion rebel. A few months away from finishing high school, I had decided to add...
View ArticleWhat to Wear for Paris Fashion Week
It will come as no surprise that of all the Fashion Weeks, I’m always the most excited about Paris. Seeing footage of the events and all of the street style shots always makes me a bit sad – Paris me...
View ArticleSwimming with the Fishes
There are some days when I like to wear an item that makes me giggle. Case in point: These necklaces from Forever21. I bought them many moons ago on a business trip (sifting through the piles of mass...
View Article‘I’m a creator’… needlework update
In January, I shared with you my love for textile arts and the counted cross-stitch project that I’ve been working on for ages. Now, nearly 3 months later…an update! Progress as of January 2013 At the...
View ArticleMy Favourite Place At Home
I’ve shared with you all a peek into my hobbies, given a glimpse of my personal style and even opened up my professional playbook a wee bit – and today, I’m going to let you see one of my retreats – my...
View ArticleModern Art + Nail Art: Mark Rothko
I’m very pleased to report that I’ve done very well in holding to my New Year’s Resolution to keep my digits polished…this may be the first time I’ve made a resolution stick for this long! But really,...
View ArticleUpdating a Minimalist Make-Up Routine
A few months ago, I shared my minimalist beauty routine with you – a bit of mascara, lip balm, maybe some blush and I was good to go. This spring I’ve begun to take my look from ‘minimalist’ to...
View ArticleBalenciaga l’Essence Perfume
Change can be difficult. Sometimes you know that your time time together is coming to an end, but just can’t bring yourself to move on. Perhaps it’s a sense of loyalty, or of tradition. Regardless,...
View Article“I’m a creator…”– My love of textile arts
When I’m thinking of posts, I keep coming back to the central idea of having an Informed Style. To me, an Informed Style is the result of having a variety of inspirations and passions. A big part of My...
View ArticleGiving Back During the Holidays
Remember being a kid and going through magazines and catalogues to come up with the ultimate Christmas wish list? The list would get longer and longer and longer… Nowdays, online wishlists have taken...
View ArticleUpdating a Minimalist Make-Up Routine
A few months ago, I shared my minimalist beauty routine with you – a bit of mascara, lip balm, maybe some blush and I was good to go. This spring I’ve begun to take my look from ‘minimalist’ to...
View ArticleInformed Reading: Paris Letters by Janice MacLeod
What seems like ages ago, I shared with you the unique ‘Paris Letters’ project by Janice MacLeod – a letter a month, featuring one of Janice’s watercolours and a story about life in Paris…sent to you...
View ArticleMy Informed Style: Kitsuné Espresso Bar
A few weekends ago, I needed a fix. No ordinary cup of filter brewed coffee would do. I needed the real stuff. The strong stuff. A nice bold allongé espresso. And – voila – I stumbled upon Kitsuné...
View Article“I’m a creator…”– My love of textile arts
When I’m thinking of posts, I keep coming back to the central idea of having an Informed Style. To me, an Informed Style is the result of having a variety of inspirations and passions. A big part of My...
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