Fashion

Lancôme: 20 Bloggers for a Rose

Posted on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 12:24 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Beauty,Fashion

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been asked to participate in a special presentation by Lancôme Canada at the Luminato Festival next month! 20 Bloggers for a Rose: The Lancôme Virtual Gallery presents a modern twist on the curation of photos from top Canadian bloggers – and I’m so excited to be part of this group!

: Photo by: Dreamcreate for ‘’The Lancôme Virtual Gallery’’

Since 1935, Lancôme’s iconic emblem has always been the rose. The rose embodies femininity, colour and light, freshness and sensuality, birth and maturity, innocence and passion, emotion and seduction all in one. To celebrate this majestic flower, Lancôme has asked 20 of Canada’s top beauty, fashion and lifestyle bloggers to share their personal interpretation in the form of a photograph.

The result will be 20 photos presented in a virtual gallery which can only been seen with a smartphone at David Pecaut Square during the festival. At Lancôme’s installation, Festival goers will be invited to download a free smartphone app (available for iPhone or Android) to view the gallery. Once downloaded, people will be able to view the gallery virtually mounted in David Pecaut Square on their phone through an augmented reality technology, offering a fun and innovative digital experience.

We see the virtual gallery as an opportunity to combine art, with social media and innovative technology, creating truly unique experience for festival goers.
Stuart Leitch, General Manager for Lancôme in Canada.

20 Bloggers for a Rose: The Lancôme Virtual Gallery installation will be presented in June at David Pecaut Square during the Luminato Festival in Toronto (June 14-23). I’ll be going to a special launch event on June 13th and Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy is going to be in attendance. Hope I get a chance to meet her…she’s stunning!

I can’t wait to see the virtual gallery myself – so many wonderful Canadian bloggers (and friends) contributing to it! If you can’t make it downtown for the festival, make sure you follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the real time updates and photos.

I totally have Seal’s Kiss from a Rose in my head right now…

Summer White Style with Ann Taylor

Posted on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 7:07 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

A couple of weeks ago, I shared the exciting news that Hollywood’s girl next door, Kate Hudson, has collaborated with Ann Taylor on her first fashion collection! It’s all about summer white – I’ve been swooning over the ad campaign for weeks and was thrilled when the collection hit stores on May 22. I was even MORE thrilled when Ann Taylor sent me some samples to style!

Kate’s collection features easy breezy apparel in fresh summer white as well as rose gold jewellery and platform sandals. It’s boho-chic meets the Hamptons for effortless summer style that appeals to women of all ages. When I pulled the Whisper Top out of the box, I thought it looked like a really fancy pillow case at first and to be honest, I was a little concerned about styling it! But ladies – the hanger doesn’t do this blouse any justice – you have to try it on!

Blouse: Ann Taylor, Skirt: M for Mendocino, Shoes: Ann Taylor, Clutch: Tristan, Bracelet: Ann Taylor, Necklace: Shop for Jayu, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: EDIT by Jeanne Beker

There’s beauty in simplicity. Continue reading…

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!