I’m not really an accessories person (outside of shoes, of course), and other than a pair of pearl earrings I bought when I was visiting my family in Calgary a few years ago and a watch I gifted myself after landing a particular job two years ago (diamonds!), I don’t wear any jewelry. I’m a plain jane.
Except that I am really liking animal jewelry. I might actually cave and add some of this type of flare to my life.
Kenneth Jay Lane - Snake ring.
$135 at net-a-porter.
Kenneth Jay Lane - Seahorse necklace.
$180 at net-a-porter.
(btw, I called this post ‘Neverending Story’ because the McQueen piece reminds me of the Serpentine necklace from the movie - have I ever mentioned how much I used to swooon over Jonathan Brandis circa Neverending Story II? What a dreamboat.)
Although - I just bought myself a fine piece of jewelry. There was a huge sale that I happened to stumble upon and I got a 14K necklace with diamonds retailing $900 for more than 65% off. With that kind of discount, I also got my momsa a little sumthin’ sumthin’.
Oh! And I wanted to share a really interesting movie that Boyfriend & I watched last night. What a strange, weird and hilarious movie.
Hope all is well out in the blogosphere. I am going to enjoy the rest of my Sunday recovering (I am feeling not-so-well - think it’s something to do with the weather) by reading a book (hallo book) and enjoying some peppermint tea.
Hi all! It’s been a while. I’ve been busy. Busier than busy. I am losing out on the pretty, sunny, kind-of-warm days of late as I’ve been stuck in the office for longer than normal. Perhaps it’s a new ‘normal’? I digress.
My wardrobe consists of a handful of colours: black, grey, white and fuchsia. I thought I’d change that this year and have purchased a whole slew of pretty, colourful (and some floral! gasp!) dresses (though, I’ve had to order them online cause I’m usually at the office for so long that stores close without me, *sadface*).
It’s gorgeous, right? I die. It’s so light, airy and silky chiffon-wonderfulness against the skin. I can’t wait until the weather warms up and I can wear it!
In conclusion: I need to put my stupid credit card away.
I was at the Elle Show this afternoon with a girlfriend and there was a Barbie booth where we could design our own Barbie… and there is mine! Black scarf, laptop and black booties… Now I want to dye my hair that colour!
Playing with the barbie reminded me of how much I loved my Barbies growing up… except my Barbies were way less chic.
They are unbelievable! I am particularly in love with the top-right d’Orsay with the high back… how amazing! I am sure they are incredibly hard to walk in, judging by the flimsy and probably dangerous skinny curved heel, but WOW. I want to own these and put them on my coffee table! Hehe.
These take me back to when I was a kid. I used to own all kinds of ridiculous socks - socks with frills & lace, socks with little balls, and socks with bananas on them. I found these and they are such a throwback! I love them! But Martin hates them :(
Hermès launched a 14-piece jewelry line designed by Pierre Hardy.
“Hermès is not a very precious universe,” Hardy explained in a room at Hermès that typically houses the firm’s collection of vintage objects ranging from trunks to rocking horses.
“I simply went back to its roots and to the horse’s hoof, taking the roughest, strongest, almost radical element and giving it the most feminine, the most modern interpretation.”
When I first saw the hoof ring and necklace, I was confused. I didn’t know whether I liked it or not, but the more I stared at the ring, the more I am starting to adore it. Unfortunately, like with most other pretty things, I can only dream and stare at this through a computer screen. Prices for the collection start at a cool $23,675.
I’m not really one for patterns - but this is absolutely beautiful. I can’t get over how gorgeous this dress is! If only I had the extra $1250 lying around to add this to my closet. Sigh.
Outside of my friends and boyfriend, I don’t have any family in the city, so holidays like Easter is usually spent over homemade somethings that we slaved over, a movie and some good desserts (I look forward to white chocolate bunnies every year). Today was no different - except that I decided to finally go to yoga class… and what a treat!
I was the only person that attended class today and so I had the instructor to myself! She’s my favourite instructor (Davian @ Tula Hot Yoga), too, so it was secretly very awesome that I was her only student.
At first, I was scared. I’m in no way an expert, would she judge me?
She asked me what I wanted to focus my practice on today, and I chose backbends. As soon as I said it, I almost immediately regretted it. Backbends? I haven’t practiced yoga in weeks! Months? Maybe. And here I am, thinking I can just jump into backbends?
What I love about backbends is the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment when completed. I am in IT, so I am 75% of my day is hunched over a computer, and it is really taking a toll on my posture.
We went through the first part of class preparing for backbends - and we did some partner yoga - which I thought was uber fun. How amazing it is to have someone supporting you! We practiced some backbends against the wall, and that was unbelievably fun.
I can’t wait to start getting back into yoga. I really appreciate that extra care she put into our class today… and I’ll be seeing her more often!
After I got home, boyfriend & I shared a homemade pizza and now we’re off to watch a movie together… I couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday :)
I was reading my email (this happens sometimes) and WWD is asking people to vote for their favourite American designer (yeah, that’s right, I spelled it ‘favourite’). That’s an interesting question cause there’s so much talent all over… but my answer would have Alexander Wang.
(although I can’t tell what options they present in the contest on WWD because I’m Canadian - boo urns!)
Proof? In the pudding!
I love minimal design. And I love leather and texture. And lastly, I love slightly androgynous looks.
