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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…

Minling Pan Studio: MIN Launch Show

Posted on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 9:06 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

A couple of weeks ago, I walked in my very first fashion show for the Minling Pan Studio one year anniversary event. It was exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time, but the MIN Launch was a great success! Designer Minling Pan was proud to unveil her collection of handbags on the runway with outfits selected and styled by the blogger models.

: Left to Right: Brittany and Maleah Sparks, Anum Khan, Minling Pan, Me, Bianca Teixeira and Elaine Atkins

We presented the Minling Pan Studio MIN collection to a full house at the beautiful Arta Gallery in Toronto’s Distillery District.

How to Wear: The Crop Top Trend

Posted on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 8:29 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

Kudos to the girls who are brave enough to bare their midriff in full-fledged crop tops, but I just can’t bring myself to do it! Body issues aside (and we all have them), I spend five days a week in a corporate office so a crop top really isn’t a worthwhile investment for my wardrobe.

When Fashion Magazine asked the Style Panel experts to try the crop top trend on for size, I was hesitant at first, but came up with a dainty way to style it…

This season is all about the crop top, which is terrifying for most girls.
What are your tips for getting over the fear and how to wear it?

Even though I’m not a big fan of the trend, I do love the look of a crop top layered over a cute dress or paired with a high-waisted skirt. Continue reading…

Spring Fling with Ann Taylor

Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 9:50 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion,Featured

Okay, it’s more than just a fling. If you haven’t seen my excited Tweets and Facebook posts over the past few weeks, I’m SO thrilled to announce that I’ve partnered with Ann Taylor as a Brand Ambassador! Next up, shopping and cocktails with Kate Hudson? Girl can dream…

I’ve been a fan of Ann Taylor for years – falling for The New Ann on my NYC shopping trips, excitedly attending Canadian media previews when I started blogging and being one of the first to shop and share their Canadian store launch last fall! It’s such an honour to be able to work with this iconic brand and I can’t wait to share my fashion finds with you!

For my first look as Brand Ambassador, I wanted to highlight the classic and elegant Ann Taylor aesthetic with loads of spring colour. Continue reading…