Accessories

Nella Bella Summer 2013 Collection

Posted on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 9:25 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

I’m a big fan of stretching my wardrobe and outfit options with accessories so I have a lot of costume jewellery, bags and shoes. While I’m partial to the odd investment piece, I love to find budget-friendly accessories and that’s why I’ve become a big fan of Nella Bella Handbags.

Nella Bella is a Canadian handbag line that uses beautiful vegan fabrics to create chic, trend setting and quality collections. They have a wide variety of styles, sizes, fabrications and colours at reasonable price points – approx. $100 on average. I know there are cheaper options out there and I have my fair share of those too, but if you’re looking for a durable and versatile bag that looks and feels high-quality without breaking the bank – look no further than Nella Bella.

Summer Wedding Style & Beauty Tips

Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 10:41 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Beauty,Fashion

Summer wedding season is almost here, are you ready? I have an abundance of dresses in my wardrobe (my hubby would say too many) so for me, it’s just a matter of choosing the right one for the occasion. For others, a summer wedding might mean an expensive trip to the mall and a stressful styling situation. When Fashion Magazine asked the Style Panel experts for summer wedding style tips, I was ready to take on the challenge – dresses are kinda my thing!

Summer wedding season is upon us and while weddings can be fun to dress for, they can also be nerve-wracking in terms of dress-code, location, modesty, colour, etc. What are your tips?

Dress: Modcloth, Shoes: Nine West, Clutch: Danier, Bracelets: Vintage, Sunglasses: EDIT by Jeanne Beker, Ring: Rebekah Price

When dressing for a summer wedding, try to remember the three C’s…

Coveting: VAWK for eBay Collection

Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 7:26 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

Over the past year, eBay Canada has partnered with various Canadian designers on exciting collaborations, including the eBay Holiday and Valentine Collectives. These exclusive collections make highly coveted and top quality designer goodies affordable and attainable with most prices under $100. This time, eBay Canada is proud to partner with Toronto-based designer, Sunny Fong on the VAWK for eBay collection.

VAWK has contributed seven limited-edition pieces, including clothing and accessories and I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek with the designer himself last week at The Spoke Club!

: VAWK designer Sunny Vong and the Manta Shift Dress ($119)

I am in LOVE with the Manta Shift Dress! The fabric is thick and luxurious for a figure flattering shape and look at that shoulder detail! For just $119, it’s the only item in the collection that’s over $100 and you can bet I’ll be ordering it this summer! Here’s your exclusive sneak peek at the rest of the VAWK for eBay collection:

These pieces evoke VAWK’s signature luxury and drama for a fraction of the runway price. They’re exclusive to eBay for the duration of the sale which will run from August 12 to September 15, or while supplies last. All items will be sold at fixed Buy It Now! prices, with FREE shipping across Canada.

Building a wishlist yet? Me too! Mark your calendars for August 12th!

Fresh Collective: Fresh10 Anniversary!

Posted on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 9:50 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

This is a proud month to be a Brand Ambassador for Fresh Collective! For the entire month of May, my friends at Fresh Collective are celebrating their 10th year on Queen Street West and they want you to get in on the fun with the Fresh10 contest!

As a BIG thank you for 10 years of support, Fresh Collective is running a contest until May 29th giving one lucky entrant the chance to win a 10-piece wardrobe!

In honour of the Fresh10 contest, I put together my top 10 spring/summer items from Fresh Collective! Check out my faves, including clothing, shoes and jewellery:

With three stores in Toronto, Fresh Collective carries a unique variety of apparel and accessories from local designers who frequently work in-store! I love the selection of one of a kind and few of a kind pieces mixed in with staple Canadian brands like Soia & Kyo and Yoga Jeans. Everything at Fresh Collective is curated for quality and effortless style.

In addition to giving you the chance to win a 10-piece wardrobe in their own Fresh10 contest, my friends at Fresh Collective have offered an amazing prize for one lucky Dainty Girl reader!

WIN one of TEN Fresh Collective In-Store Mini-Makeover – $100 value!
Learn how to mix and match with confidence, get more mileage out of what you buy and the “rules” to use when looking for shapes, necklines and more (1 hour session with pre-interview).

That’s right, I’m giving this awesome prize to TEN lucky readers!

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below. At a minimum, you must leave me a blog post comment telling me why you’d like to win a wardrobe makeover session from Fresh Collective. You can gain additional entries through social media too! Contest closes on Tuesday May 28th at 11:59pm and the winners will be notified the following day.

Good luck and cheers to another decade of local fashion at Fresh Collective!

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Dainty Outfit: Ikat Print Harem Pants

Posted on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 3:15 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

One of my favourite spring trends has to be the printed pant. I have floral denim, paisley pedal pushers, geo-print trousers and this fun pair of Ikat print harem pants.

What’s IKAT? It’s a tribal print style that lends itself well to summer fashion – I always see lots of ikat print on summer bags, hair accessories and maxi dresses, but I decided to go for it with ikat pants! I’m a big fan of lightweight tapered (or elasticized ankle) trousers for spring, so when I saw this harem style at M for Mendocino I just had to try them on.

I usually shy away from harem pants or “drop-crotch” styles because they have a tendency to over emphasize my hips and bum (or garner strange looks at the office), but this particular pair is only slightly loose in the crotch with subtle pleats that make the harem style a little more dressy.

The black and white print makes it easy to style these ikat harem pants with pretty much anything! I chose to wear a sleeveless black hi-low blouse with metal toe-cap pumps, black and gold accessories and a neon yellow handbag for a pop of colour. Chic neon accessories for spring make it easy to add colour to monochromatic looks or play with colour blocking.

Pants: M for Mendocino, Blouse: Jacob, Shoes: Aldo, Purse: Target, Bracelets: Biko Jewellery, Sunglasses: Joe Fresh

What do you think of my ikat print harem pants? CLICK HERE to see how the other StyleList Canada Style Council members styled the trend! How would you wear it?