My Favourite Colour

Fashionistas worldwide are high-fiving their computer screens, proudly saying “I just knew plum would be a hot trend this fall.” I know, because I’m one of them. We think we are avant-garde, yet we predict the obvious... (SPOILER: I’m telling you NOW, in the fall of 2000-and-a-million, the trend will be... wait for it... jewel tones!) One trend that isn’t so obvious, and that crept up last year after a decade hiatus, is marigold. By far my favourite colour, this golden yellow is a shade to add to your wardrobe, home decor... and even dinner!

 

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What’s your favourite colour?

 

Home Décor: Fall Trends

I won't deny it: I absolutely love when readers send me their requests, comments and questions. Here is the most recent query, posted on our facebook page: “PMT! Do you have any insight on what are the hot colors in home decor for the fall?”

To answer this question, I called my go-to designer, Keren Blankrot from UpStage Montreal, for her valuable input: “I’d say that for fall, the trendy colours are warm hued and rich including pumpkin, gold, cantaloupe, cinnamon, coffee and deep mauve. It’s earthy, spicy and jewel toned hues for the season." Keren adds: "A good way to integrate trends is through accessories and smaller ticket items likes throws and pillows so that you can update your look seasonally. Incorporating these colours will add warmth to her interior space as the mercury drops outside.” 

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Take note of these fun suggestions, guaranteed to spice up your home décor: 1. Tonic Living Samoan Plantation Pillow / 2. Eiffel chair from Zone Maison / 3. Wire trash can from Urban Outfitters / 4. Oh-so-glam Jonathan Adler Gold Lantern vases / 5. Jonathan Adler hexagon tray... I saw these all over Germany. They are so cool! / 6. Zenith Mirror from Pure Home / 7. Hilarious flamingo table lamp from Zone Maison (who said fall needed to be serious?) 

Do you have any questions you’d like answered?

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For the Gold!

I’ve been enjoying watching the Olympics these past days and have been thrilled to see athletes from across the globe showing off their talent and strength: Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis, Oscar Pistorius, Michael Phelps and Canada’s own Alexandre Despatie, who suffered a severe head injury weeks before the London Olympics… I hope everyone realizes that it’s not only about winning medals. We cheer on the hard work, passion, determination and commitment of these athletes. So here’s to all Olympians; gold, silver, bronze or no medals: WELL DONE!

And since, really, I’m not much of a sporty girl, here is my ode to gold!  

  

1. Deborah Lippmann Boom Pow nail lacquer / 2. Isabelle May Bardot bracelet / 3. Shu Uemura eyelash curler / 4. Gold python bag by Lanvin / 5. Kate Spade bow bangle / 6. Michael Kors Berkley Clutch / 7. Jimmy Choo Glenda glitter flats / 8. Christian Louboutin Rock & Gold ankle boots / 9. Lauren Elan James bracelet in gold (also available in silver) / 10. Essie Good as Gold nail polish / 11. Michael Kors Slim Runway watch.