Hey you! Homes, clothes and some Stikki

Peeps, I haven’t been in touch in forevaaa! Life has been too hectic/crazy/amazing to sit down... here’s a short recap: Hubby and I bought our first home. Wait, that totally deserved more exclamation points... let me start over: Hubby and I bought our first home!!!!!!! It’s a done friggin’ deal. Can you believe it? After months and months of searching, we fell in love. The move in date is August and although that seems quite far away, I know time will fly.

I’ve also been blessed with some epic girl-time and you know what that means! Shopping! Below, you’ll find a few of my fave new purchases.

Vero Moda’s kakhi jacket with faux leather sleeves ... if it's got faux leather sleeves, I'm buying it. Period. / Kate Spade Winking Georgie clutch (it ACTUALLY winks... hello awesomeness!) / My fave conditioner by Kiehl’s / Rebelle Rouge Coco Shine by Chanel / Lemon coloured iPad cover by Coach / Art geek alert! I purchased Urban Outfitter’s Curtis Kulig iPhone cover. This totally kills my street cred, but I think it’s worth the risk.

 

And since I appear to be on a spending roll (guys, guys, this didn’t all happen in one day... I haven’t written in a while, remember?) I also purchased this awesome new silkscreen print by the Montreal artist Stikki Peaches. For those following my Instagram, you know I’m a fan. Come on ladies! Batman and James Bond rolled into one? Printed on crinkled kraft paper? Ohhh... so badass I couldn’t resist. Being an art historian has its perks, so I was able to purchase this print before its release date... it should be available soon by clicking HERE.

 

Stikki Peaches’ BatBond (edition of 50) soon available at Station 16.

 

How have you been?

 

Ten Luxury Items Below 50$

Could the holidays be coming any faster? I’m counting the days of shopping left and I’m realizing that I might not make it! (I’m freaking out a little.) What calms the nerves better than a little web surfing slash internet shopping? Killing two birds with one stone, I say! Unsure about what would please your BFF, your sister or even your mother-in-law? Keep it simple by opting for one of these ten decadent luxuries, all below the price point of fifty dollars! It’s a guaranteed hit!

1. Louis Vuitton travel guides / 2. BeautyBlender sponge / 3. Tassel Key Chain from Coach / 4. Intense Therapy Lip Balm by Jack Black / 5. Ciaté Paint Pots in Cupcake Queen / 6. Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush by Dior / 7. Legacy Leather Card Case from Coach / 8. Michael Kors iPhone Cover / 9. Jewelbar Ring by Kate Spade / 10. iPod Suffle  

Holiday Wish List

PANIC ATTACK. How did the holiday season creep up on us so fast? Less than a month to go and I still haven’t started gift shopping... For those who know me: your jaw just dropped! I’m normally a nauseating on-the-ball shopper. By December, my tree is up, gifts are wrapped and I’ve sent my cards to friends and family.  This year: nothing. Eek! Time to get on it! To get us in the mood, here’s my Holiday Wish List:

 

 

1. Lauren Elan’s Everly necklace / 2. Agnelle Pony leather gloves / 3. Feathers, feathers, feathers! If money was not an issue, this Alexander McQueen feather trimmed top would be mine / 4. I’m loving all shades of grey (pun unintended... get your mind out of the gutter!) I sure love this Rag & Bone Lund Pullover / 5. Kate Spade gold iPhone case / 6. Nine West Cosy Bootie in black / 7. Chanel's Vamp nail polish / 8. Oh-so-glam Diptyque Feu de Bois candle.

 

The Essentials for your Evening Bag

Have you ever gone out with your girlfriends and been asked: “Can I put my ID in your purse? I have no more room in mine.” Yes, we have all been there. I was once an offender myself. That is until I became smart about purchasing cute evening bags that are actually functional.

Here is a picture of my favourite Kate Spade camel clutch, which I received on my 30th birthday.

 

If your clutch does not fit all your needs, i.e your cash, your ID, your makeup, your cell phone, your keys and some form of candy or breath mint: please buy another bag! ...Now, you might have read “candy” and thought “I don’t need candy in my bag,” oh but you do. We women tend to get hungry at unexpected moments. And when we do, we get complain-y. Be a sport, and start chewing on a piece of gum or pass one along when you see a friend start to fade. Please share this wisdom with all the women in your life!

What's in my Beach Bag

Summer will not last forever (don’t I wish!) so now is the time to take advantage of the sunshine and heat. My favourite way to do that is to go to the beach. Nothing is better than spending a hot day by the water, lounging around and catching up on my favourite gossip magazines. Of course, I do that in style! Here is a sneak peek at what's in my beach bag:

BAG  Rebecca Minkoff Neon straw tote / BEACH READ  Us Weekly & Self Magazine / SWIMWEAR  Melissa Odabash Martinique twisted bandeau bikini / LIP PROTECTION  Baby Lips by Maybelline / FOR THE FEET  Neon pink TKEES flip flops /  BEACH MUSTS The best smelling lotion ever: Ocean Potion & my fave water bottle: Fiji /  FOR THE HEAD  Hat Attack Toyo Crochet Fedora with neon band / SUNGLASSES  Kate Spade New York

Where are your favourite beaches?

It's all about Books, Camels & Pools

Is it just me, or is Kate Spade knocking it out of the park this year? And I mean this literally... remember THIS post from March? Well, it’s no surprise the annual Fashion 2.0 awards agree with me, honouring Kate Spade as Top Innovator. This reward was given in regards to the brand’s involvement with the online community and their overall interactions through social media. A well deserved prize, if you ask me. Not only have I enjoyed Kate Spade’s blog, Pinterest and Twitter, most importantly, I’ve been more than impressed with the brand’s rejuvenated collections. Finally, some colour and humour! Here are my favourite collections of the season:

First up: The Book Clutch. A delightful combination of fashion savvy and book worm! You can also find Romeo & Juliet, The Importance of Being Earnest, I Married Adventure and soon, Pride and Prejudice and The Great Gatsby. Which one would you choose?

For those who know me well, you will not be surprised that I fell hard for Kate Spade’s Camel Collection. Could this be any more quirky and smile-worthy?

Finally, with this heat wave, I can’t help but adore Kate Spade’s Pool Party accessories. This pool clutch (complete with a miniature ladder) is on my Currently Craving list. And it’s on sale! Hubby, are you reading this? My birthday is coming up!

Shop Kate Spade by clicking HERE.