Chic du Chic

THE BOARD OF TRADE CO.

2012-02-02T22:20:00.000-08:00

Welcome to THE BOARD OF TRADE CO.

Fitting Rooms ahead

Fitting Room

Accessory Table

Can you find AMALY'S bullet?

close-ups

cute little cash desk

I am obsessed with necklaces!

THE BOARD OF TRADE CO. MARK.IT.

to die for...

One of the best kept secrets of Vancouver = THE BOARD OF TRADE CO. @ Main and Union - check.it.out! Not to mention, CHARLIE and LEE right beside it. Developing into the new and fresh ~~Gastown~~... Chinatown is the way to go (comes without all the bs).

I'm super excited for their FW12 Campaign Shoot that's happening pendent le weekend. It'll be a BOARD OF TRADE CO. X STYLE AND SUBSTANCE Collab! Anyways, more on that plus tard. Super happy that it's Friday tomorrow, aren't you?

- Love, S.

A Saturday with Isabel's Bobbys.

2012-01-30T20:26:00.000-08:00

Brittany. D wearing: Danier Leather Jacket, Wilfred Baye Tunic over top of a Wilfred Free T-shirt, GAP Chunky Knit Scarf and TBabaton Beanie

BD and her DIY Cheap Monday's

Her latest purchase: Isabel Marant Bobby's

Bag: Alexander Wang Donna

The best thing about this ISABEL MARANT sneaker is the fact that there's a hidden heel inside the shoe! It definitely helps to elongate the legs, straighten your posture and ~~push out your tush~~ HA! Je blague. Not to mention, (as told by BD) the sneaker is super comfortable. I've heard mixed reviews about the Bobby's. Some des amis absolutely LOVE it and others think it's hideous and they don't understand what everyone sees in this shoe. What are your thoughts? I feel like it takes a certain type of gal/ style aesthetic to pull these shoes off. When you wear it, you need to own it - literally. My friend, Brit does a fantastic job, right? Reminded me of how effortless Kate Bosworth looked wearing the same sneakers during Coachella last year (see below). Doesn't she look stunning?

- Love, S.

Retrospective.

2012-01-24T00:53:00.000-08:00

Do you remember when elevators looked like this...?

GB and her vintage prize.

Getting stuck in an elevator = worst nightmare

GB/TS in the ghetto...

GB pondering.

I took these photos during the holidays and didn't get a chance to post until now. Have you ever gone through Sears to get into Pacific Centre? It's the most creepiest feeling ever. The elevator (built from the 80s - seriously) still exists to this day... I dare you to go there by yourself seul. Anyways, Happy Monday + Happy New Year!

PS. Susu is currently in Taiwan and she might be bringing me back something I asked for. Think: colourblocked + Celine.

- Love, S.

The Winter Twirl & Jump.

2012-01-16T22:03:00.000-08:00

Wilfred Free Toque / Wilfred Diamond-printed Scarf

Victoria wearing out to in: Wilfred Tribal Diamond Scarf, Phillip Lim 3.1 Camel Scarf Coat, Wilfred Azania Kimono, Oak + Fort Chunky Knit Sweater and a Wilfred silk printed slip.

Victoria wearing out to in: Mackage Leather Jacket, Wilfred Milord Blazer, Community Cashmere Sweater, BCBG Stripe Skirt, Wilfred Leather Belt / Accessories: Links of London, Tiffany and Co., Ferragamo and a Burberry Watch.

Beginning the Twirl.

Beginning the Jump.

This multi-purpose Wilfred wool scarf is one of my favorites.

The vintage fur collar adds character to a simple leather jacket.

Ending the Twirl.

Fin.

It finally feels like winter in Vancouver. Living in Toronto for the past six years has really changed my perspective towards snow - I really don't mind it at all. It's definitely better than gloomy skies + rain. Fall/Winter is one of my favorite seasons, know why? Because you can layer, layer and layer, wearing 4 different outfits at once! Kidding...mais, you can be a lot more creative with your outfits, trying/testing/layering out new textures/lengths/pieces together. I always like styling chunky knits with shawls or drapey blazers and finishing it off with an accentuated accessory for detail. Don't be afraid to layer, it's always trial + error. At times I sometimes fail and my sisters say I look hobo-~~chic~~-ish but at least I'm warm...HA!

- Love, S.

Amaly.

2012-01-15T17:40:00.000-08:00

This.is.Amaly. wearing an Obakki jacket.

She.has.great.hair.

We.wished.we.were.in.Europe.

This is my friend Amaly. She is a jewelry designer (AMALY.CA) and the creative mastermind behind Oak and Fort, a hidden gem pour les femmes in Gastown. During her spare time, she enjoys building home-made forts with her boyfriend (Dusty), blow unbreakable bubbles and spend time with Bacon (her chien). Saturday: we had dinner at Boneta and ate their amazing house made potato gnocchi, which included double smoked bacon with a poached egg on top - t'was excellent - then treated ourselves to the caramelized apple pie. Are you drooling yet?

- Love, S.

What You See Is What You Don't Get...

2011-12-04T23:19:00.001-08:00

A look into la vie de Tiffany.

C'est mon amie:

nom: Tiffany. S
âge: Reaching mid-20s...
profession: in fashion, dealing with numbers
If you could be anything in the world... a hippie

J'ai demandée les questions de la mode...

1. What are you most excited to wear for the Holiday Season?
_My vintage silver dress purchased from Mintage, paired with Christian Louboutin Cornelle's, my mom's vintage Lanvin clutch and a chunky necklace from H&M

Close-up: Cornelle Louboutin's w/ Lanvin Clutch

2. Speaking of the Holiday's, how are you going to spend it?
_I'll be working (unfortunately)... spending time with family and a special garçon from out East... Love

La Maison de Tiffany.

3. You said you had to surprise me with your most recent purchases! What are they?
_I was looking for pointy-toe heels for awhile now and found the perfect pair! Found: Christian Louboutin Cornelle Heels and House of Harlow Sunglasses (I love the case).

House of Harlow Sunglass Case.

Photo from purseblog.com

4. Who is your style muse?
_It would have to be Miroslava Duma (editor for Harper's Bazaar - Russia)

Miu Miu and Christian Dior Clutch

A look inside Tiffany's shoe closet...

5. What is the one thing you can't leave your house without?
_Lipstick!

T.S.

6. What colour are you most into right now?
_I always wear Myth (MAC) and another new favorite is Up the Amp (Mac)

7. What are your favorite pieces (most proud purchase) in your home and why?
_(A): Trunk - I got it from a thrift store, painted it myself on my balcony/ (B): Pink Chair - Got this from an antique store, replaced the trim and painted it/ (C): Window-shaped Mirror - antique store again and it's super unique/ (D): Rustic side-table - brought this back from Toronto... let's just say, it was a mission to haul halfway across the country...

Pink Chair

Side-Table

Hand-painted trunk w/ vintage floral print dress, clutch and a solved rubik's cube.

8. Can we take a peek inside your bag?
_Sure!

9. What do you have in there?
_Lipstick (obviously): YSL Rouge Volupte 7, Shu Uemura 317, Mac Up the Amp, Eyelash Curler, YSL Touche Eclat 2, Bath and Body Works Cinnamon Heaven hand sanitizer, Wilfred leather gloves, House of Harlow Sunglasses, Prada Zip Wallet and house keys.

10. What type of bag are you most into this season?
_The Celine Boston Tote in Forest Green

11. Can you share with us your most regretful purchase(s)? (If you have any)...
_Yes... I have many regretful decisions. I just did a huge winter clean-up in my closet and got rid of a lot of my hideous purchases, things that even a consignment store wouldn't take! Here are some that were still lying around...

_Burberry plaid scarf with matching ear muffs

_Pucci over-the-knee pointy suede boots...

_BCBG Black Blazer with white frill detail

_An assortment of hairbands... do you remember the 'Gossip Girl' era...?

12. What blogs do you read and follow?
_I follow Man Repeller and JPEG Heaven but I also check out a lot of tumblr sites... too many to list...

13. Any travel plans for 2012?
_Thailand and Hong Kong in February for my cousins wedding and to see family/ Toronto in March/ A potential 'hippie' adventure with M.Peters in the summer and obviously a girls-only trip, like our Spanish Adventure!

14. Last question! What are you inspired by?
_This is a hard question... but ultimately, I'm inspired by my friends and their ambitions. It keeps me motivated and since I'm still young, I have endless resources to do anything I want (which shouldn't be taken for granted)... Travel and people who follow their dreams. Family is also a huge inspiration: being the youngest out of 17 grandchildren benefits me because I have cousins all over the world who have different occupations. They're good mentors in my life...

15. Sorry, I lied, one more (just because I'm curious)... what book are you currently reading?
_I'm reading Sacred Economics by Charles Eisenstein. Deep down, I'm a naive hippie that just wants the world to change and be a better (and happier) place. When I was young, I wanted to work in fashion as I had this preconceived notion of a glamorized life. Currently, I do work in fashion but I'm doing more of an analytical job (with numbers)... I guess graduating in Commerce at UToronto did pay off... Later, I know I want to do something that's more 'closer to my heart' and eventually I want to change the world (haha).

Until next time...

This post was by far the most time-consuming post I've done. It took myself and Tiff approx. four hours to shoot her house: organizing things neatly, hanging things from chandeliers and using night lamps as the main source of light. BUT, I loved every moment of it and I need to do more on my wonderful/ fashionable friends. I find it's super interesting, inspiring and motivating! Who's next? Georgia and her crazy DYI (turning old into new) projects...? Perhaps... I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I did and learned something new about my good friend Tiffany, the naive hippie who wants to change the world - don't we all?

- Love, S.

Simplicity at its Best.

2011-12-03T21:42:00.001-08:00

Victoria's ankle boots: ALDO / Shades: Rayban aviators

Victoria wearing: Wilfred faux leather leggings & Double Crepe Blazer, Mackage wool jacket / Bag: LV Epi Leather Speedy 35

Watch: Burberry

Sometimes all you need is a great coat with clean accessories and you're ready to go. Inspired?

Photos taken outside of Eaton Centre in Toronto.

- Love, S.

A Spanish Love Affair: Recap

2011-11-29T20:52:00.001-08:00

Back in July, six of my close girlfriends and I went on an amazing trip to Marbella, Spain. Inspired by the first travel video I made from my short trip to LV [LV is for Las Vegas], I decided to capture 'the precious moments of our youth' while away in beautiful Europe. Je les aime tous beaucoup and I feel so blessed to have great friends dans ma vie... enjoy the short glimpse into our Spanish adventure (above).

One word that defines how I feel maintenant: nostalgia.

- Love, S.

Oh boy!

2011-11-28T21:37:00.001-08:00

Susu here!

It's been so incredibly long since my last post. But here I am!

Most of you probably don't know that I work part-time as a fashion research assistant, which means a bit of overseas shopping trips, but most of all, A LOT of perusing the net and magazines for trends, key items, and exceptional coordinations.

The one trend of Fall '11 that spoke to me the most was the boyish/mannish/gentleman/grandpa look. Think DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors of FW'11. I'm still not over this look by DKNY. I love the idea of looking like you've borrowed items from your dapper little brother's closet. And with a twist of 70's glamour and burnt fruit hues.......*sigh*.

The Kooples

Needless to say, after a long work week, I was in a "dressing up" mood and eager to change up my usual silhouette. Fun fact: you know your girlfriends will love your outfit if your boyfriend hates it. We went to Guu Garden (yum!) to celebrate Sua's 27th. Sorry for the crap picture quality:

Black silk blouse: T by Alexander Wang; camouflage sweater: Markus Lupfer; metallic linen blazer: Comptoir des Cotonniers; black jeggings: Citizens of Humanity; booties: Zara; bag: Chloé.

I'll try to get some more posts up for you all (I know I say that all the time) soon! Until then...

Love, Susu

A Colourblocked Shadow

2011-11-21T20:32:00.001-08:00

Moi wearing: JBrand Jeans / Wilfred Blouse / Wool Jacket from Korea
Can you see the Colourblocked Shadow?
Running away from ~~vie~~ Brit...
Booties = Zara (je l'aime)
Good-Bye!

All photos taken by Brittany of Style + Substance

It's the most awkward feeling being photographed with your own camera, but I think BD did a wonderful job... in capturing my uncomfortableness. You can see it in my expression (photos 2 + 3) when I'm trying to runaway from Brit, while she tells me to stand still and not smile... she tells me to look to my left and pretend I'm in a state of pensiveness. HA! If you don't know me, when someone tells me to be s e r i o u s & to 'stop smiling', I smile even harder, which then turns into a hysterical laugh (je blague pas). Mind you, this was also my failed attempt to do daily posts on my ennuyeuse (je pense) outfits I wear to work. Although it came out pretty with the colourblocked shadow + green grass, 'Five Days of Working Style' will need to come later. Until then, enjoy the post...

- Love, S.

Style + Substance

2011-11-06T21:31:00.000-08:00

Brittany Defehr w/ her jewels from Oak + Fort / watch from Timex

Starbucks' Holiday cups have arrived. As my co-worker had said: "Starbucks has officially barfed Christmas after Halloween".

BD wearing: Danier Leather Jacket/ Wilfred Free T-Shirt/ Vintage Army Jacket / Oak+Fort Feather Necklace

This is the best face-shot I have of Brit! Success or Fail?

BD accessories: Pendleton Bag (navajo print obvs)/ Aldo Booties with Cheap Monday DIY cut-offs.

Fur collar from USED. I love vintage shopping.

Brittany. D from Style + Substance is one cool chick you don't want to mess with. A girl with ambition and creative vision, she always manages to draw me into her blog through her music posts... my playlist = style + substance = répéte répéte répéte (je blague pas). Since moving back to Vancouver in January, I realized that I had to rebuild existing and create new friendships. BD was a new one I'm happy I made. Le weekend was an overall success, we went to USED on Granville and Brit bought a fur collar whereas, I found a navy 'New York' sweat shirt, as a subtle reminder to déménager là, peut-être dans la prochaine anneé. My highlight du jour avec Brit: me, struggling to take proper shots of Brit, acting like a crazed/ star struck paparazzi photographer, while almost running into an old man and resulting in side/ back profile shots or hands-in-face photographs.

Go check out her blog, it's cool... refreshing... inspiring... and will make you look at life with a new perspective. Oh, yeah forgot to mention: I'm also featured on the second page - just look for lee-lo :) INSIDE JOKE I'm just sayin'...

- Love, S.

Life is Beautiful

2011-10-13T22:07:00.000-07:00

Yorkville

Christine wearing Zara grazers & a Club Monaco silk blouse

Bag: Gucci / Shoes: Adolfo Adominguez

Beautiful...

Blouse buttoned-up

Accessories: House of Harlow, Hermes & Micheal Kors

S wearing: Talula for Aritzia cotton skirt, Forever 21 knit tee

Shoes: Zara / Bag: PS1

So Happy!

Lovin' Fall

Adolfo up-close

Adios Amigos

Was in Toronto for the long weekend, spent Thanksgiving avec mes soeurs, mes amis et mon petit ami. I couldn't believe the incredible weather Toronto had - (if you haven't already heard)... it was almost 30 degrees! Everyone was in shorts, dresses, sunglasses... it honestly felt like summer. My last day was spent in Yorkville with Christine & Danah. We had Crepes a gogo then Christine and I found a quiet street to take photos. I love fall (fav season) and the fact that we were wearing summer-ish clothes made it even better! Wished it was like this tout les temps...

- Love, S.

Weekend Happenings: Geometric Shapes & A Navajo Cape

2011-09-27T23:38:00.000-07:00

Brittany / Ross | Lovin' the Navajo Prints

Up Close and Personal

Hung out with Brittany (Style and Substance) and Lennie this past weekend - went to Guu for dinner and had the most amazing / delicious drink ever - called Diamond Jump - a mix of lychee, gingerale, soda, etc all the good stuff... I was going to do a separate story on Britt but her petit ami came a bit early and surprised us upon his arrival. Do you see where I'm getting at with the photos above? haha. Totally spotted: my new found favourite couple wearing ~~almost~~ the same outfit - black denim, grey shoes et la même geometrically-printed cape/shirt! I had to capture the moment... when does this ever happen when outfits aren't pre-planned, you don't see each other for the whole day then reunite to find out you look comme jumeaux? - never. Anyways, I thought they were both adorable and wanted to share with ya'll...

- Love, S.

This is Sarah...

2011-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

Adorable Sarah.

Whimsical.

Last glimpse of summer.

Beautiful.

Until next year...

All photos taken by Naomi Park.

I instantly fell in love with these photos of Sarah as soon as I laid my eyes on them. The images reminded me of our childhood - of freedom, bliss, youth & innocence.

T'was a nice way to say good-bye to summer...

- Love, S.

PS1, Sky et La Maison de Jane.

2011-09-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

PS1 in large.

La maison de Jane avec my PS1 - isn't her home so cute?

Summer Sky.

Artwork done by Jane

Just some eye candy I wanted to share with you... (all effects were done through instagram on the iPhone).

- Love, S.

FALLing in Love

2011-09-18T20:06:00.000-07:00

Susu's outfit consists of... a Markus Lupfer sequined sweater, Talula for Aritzia cotton skirt, Rag and Bone wedge booties and a Prada bag.

I'm so excited for FALL this season! This past weekend, I spent my Saturday with Susu downtown. Had some amazing kara miso ramyun and found myself a pair of Celine-inspired ankle boots in burgandy from Zara. I couldn't get over her amazing Rag and Bone nude wedge booties her sister bought for her at Century 21 in NY; and I was totally obsessed with her wonderful sequined horse crew-neck sweater. I loved the minimalist approach to her outfit and I started to imagine it with either a leather, anorak or varsity jacket, paired with a cashmere Isabel Marant scarf that'd be perfection...

- Love, S.

Hawaiian Hiatus: photo diary

2011-09-08T22:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Waikiki...Breathtaking. LV's window display - love the conceptThe sunsets are to die for...The cute bike stands, reminds me of Japan for some reason. I'm so obsessed with scenic photos. Cool Surfers. At a temple...More of LVs' window displays.Every night is different. Hawaiian Night MarketLast day, last adventure. More cool surfers...Woulda loved to cliff dive! Last sunset - the sun was blazingUntil next time... to be continued.

Was away on a Hawaiian adventure, but I'm back now and won't be leaving for ~~awhile~~... well... until Thanksgiving (heading back to Toronto - peut-etre). I absolutely l o v e d Hawaii - I would go back every year if I could. The sunsets were to die for along with fresh seafood (oysters, tuna sashimi, shrimp, mussels, clams) *yum*. Went on a lot of excursions... anything that ended with 'ing' we did; hiking, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, swimming, tanning. I can't believe summer's already o v e r and it's September with Fashion Week fast approaching... PS. have you seen Lanvin's new campaign video? If you haven't, you MUST! Click here.

Anyways, news pour vous, I got an iPhone - totally falling in love with instagram (follow me @ leeserina).

... I missed this ...

- Love, S.

Aventuras Españolas: Parte Dos; Marbella & Ronda

2011-07-25T22:10:00.000-07:00

Chickitas: Talar S/ Talar B/ Christine/ Georgia/ S/ Tiffany/ Danah

Ronda, Spain

Walking towards the beach

Georiga & S; enjoying the streets of Marbella (Puerto Banus)

The view from Ronda's old bridge... breathtaking

Chickita: Christine my model for the night

Old buildings in Ronda

Tiffany enjoying the sun

In front of a cathedral

Mini-diet coke & a mini-fanta (my fav)

Tiffany & Christine trying to do a jumping picture...

Christine & Danah; loving the old buildings of Ronda

Tiffany outside the oldest bull-ring in Spain!

Georgia & Talar; trying to reenact the past. Georgia = bull / Talar = Spanish bull fighter (haha)

Authentic Spanish Tapas @ Cafe - Bar Bodega San Francisco ( C/ Ruedo Alameda, 32)

S & Danah; love the Spanish yellow-painted walls/ buildings

The bull-ring

More food - yum!

Candid shot! Christine & Danah relaxing in the shade

Tiffany & Georgia; I love Europe!

They love their kebabs!

We found orange trees & fig trees!

I would have to say, Spain has the BEST coffee. It's thick & sweet - lo adoro

Spanish Love <3

Ronda summed up on a mosaic :)

I will never forget the Spaniards' version of napkins; think: oil blotters (je blague pas mes amis). I snatched a couple to: a. keep it as a souvenir b. use it for their actual purpose - wipe things... and c. to finally rid my problematic shiny face! HAHA My friends made fun of me but I know they were all secretly jealous of my new found/ cost-efficient remedy for oily skin. We truly felt like we were in Spain after coming to Ronda and escaping our resort/ Cancun look-a-like dungeon in Marbella. I especially couldn't get over how beautiful the buildings were; each country in Europe sure does have a different flavor.

- Love, S.

Aventuras Españolas: Parte Uno

2011-07-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

S & Kiki

San Pedro bus station

Tiffany & S

Georgia

S (too happy to go bike riding)

Beautiful Marbella

Tiffany encore

The beaches of Marbella

Our hotel - H 10 Andalucia Plaza

S

Paradise.

Spanish homes...

Flower-shaped cactuses (?) je ne sais pas...

Georgia & S

Puerto Banus

Tiffany

¡Hola todos! He vuelto de hermosa España and I'm ready to blog about mis aventuras. Since I took over 1000+ photos, I thought the best way to do this was post on a daily basis - that way you guys will be able to vividly capture the beauty of Marbella, Ronda & Granada. To give you a little background info on my trip, I went away on vacay for eight days to Marbella (Puerto Banus) with six of my girlfriends. We not only stayed in Marbella but went up to Ronda for a day (saw the first and oldest bull ring in Spain) & walked through the deserted streets of Granada (mind you, it was a Sunday; Sundays in Europe = everything shuts down... this was esp. true for Granada because it's a very religious city), while taking a bus up to ~~BAHAMBRA~~ Alhambra! Anyways, here's a quick summary (my rambles) of what I've learned from this trip about Spain, traveling, people, food, anything & everything...

[1] ZOOM Pizza (Puerto Banus) is 10xs better than Grimaldis Pizza (New York City)

[2] The only complete Spanish phrase I know & used for multiple purposes: "Querría un agua por favor" which translates to "I would like a water please"

[3] Didn't know t*&#hy Brits existed until Marbella...

[4] Traveling with seven girls will inevitably be packaged with bitchy-ness

[5] It is SUCH a small world

[6] Don't every pull a lever, especially anything that's red hahaha...

[7] Spaniards love music; they have bumpin' club mixes in their buses!

[8] It took 150 years to build Alhambra

[9[ DND: take a 2.5 hr CAB RIDE back home costing approx. 250 euros

[10] Obsessed with fanta naranja =)

Ma Belle Sœur in Cool Wedges.

2011-06-27T21:12:00.000-07:00

This is my youngest sister...

Her name is Esther.

Wedges = ALDO

She likes to dance

and sing...

& wear chained purses = Rebecca Minkoff

Until next time...

Sunday Morning. Beautiful Day. Perfect Wedges. The End.

SUMMER.

2011-06-11T13:48:00.000-07:00

UBC

Susu wearing: Uniqlo dress, Hogan Bag & H by Halston sandals

Me wearing: T.Babaton silk printed dress, Wilfred Free sweater, Sven clogs & a PS1 Bag

Rose Garden with no roses...

Finally reunited with Susu!

:)

I haven't seen Susu in the longest time! She just came back from New York and showed me the 'goods' she bought. She's wearing two of the pieces she purchased - the Uniqlo dress & the H by Halston sandals! Summer has not officially hit Vancouver... this was just one of the nice days we had in awhile (last weekend). I want summer to come so badly... PS. Did I tell you my friends and I booked our trip to Marbella, SPAIN? ohhh yeahhh!!!.

- Love, S.

Just some quick (overdue) snap shots...

2011-06-05T20:48:00.000-07:00

Summer is finally here!

Jo/ Monica

The house of Tom Ford.

DVP Iphone Case :)

Tiffany/ Monica

Tiff's snakeskin pants.

Our last night out... miss it already.

LV is for LAS V E G A S

2011-05-14T01:24:00.000-07:00

Takes awhile to load - be patient! It's worth it...

A glimpse into our mini-vacay to Las Vegas. Was feeling ambitious on a Friday night and decided to make a video. I'll be doing this a lot more (for travel). It's so much fun & makes me happy.

Unforgettable moments:
1. Red & Blue Lights #FML
2. First Night: Marquee LV - we didn't want to wait in line & these guys approached us, asking if we wanted to get in. We assumed they were working for the club but were wrong. They just wanted to get in with us too! Definitely fooled.
3. $22 USD for the face-sized cup of sweet delight. Note: there were five shots in there...
4. Walking down the stripe to look for Barney's, asking for directions and being told that it was three casinos away... getting in a cab to find out that it was just across the bridge #FML.
5. Serendipity = heaven
6. LAVO Restaurant & the VIP Italian Promoter
7. Roulette & ~~Crabs~~ Craps - Don't know what I was thinking... lol
8. Second Night: XS
9. Joel our nice cab driver: he didn't have music in his cab and provided music for us with his iphone. He told his crazy idea of starting a twitter account, exclusively for his services... we urged him to do it but then said he was too lazy & wasn't into social media - c'mon Joel!!!!
10. Band-Aids & Broken Feet
11. Gareth Emery
12. AVICII
13. Connecting flight in Phoenix: boarding time (4 mins in between), running + dying
14. Cheesecake Factory
15. Getting lost in Seattle - another #FML moment...
16. Home Sweet Home (YAY)

Until next time...

Enjoy!

- Love, S.

This is My Life: A Sweet Reunion.

2011-05-04T23:48:00.000-07:00

Danah/ Georgia

Tiffany/ Jack

Georiga/ Christine/ Tiffany/ Me/ Danah/ Talar/ Aimee

Georgia/ Christine/ Danah

Sean/ Tiffany

Moi/ Christine

Finally Together!

Christine/ Georgia

Danah wearing ACNE high-waisted jeans - aren't they amazing?/ Christine/ Talar

Christine with Georgia's newest addition: Vlieger & Vandam Gun Purse

A reunion that was much needed - unfortunately, due to a blaring headache from two glasses of wine, I was unable to go out to Nyood this night... but it was good to see everyone (especially together). It felt like we were never separated. We'll be going on a Greek Adventure this July - can't wait! Anyways, just wanted to give you guys a glimpse into ma vie and re-introduce my loved ones. Vous me manquez beaucoup...

PS. Going to V E G A S this weekend! Wait for the posts or follow my tweets - if I can even manage to tweet... @leeserina.

- Love, S.

Courtney Devries shows us her version of DIY.

2011-05-01T10:24:00.000-07:00

Courtney wearing: Mackage leather jacket/ VV Army Jacket/ Jbrands (cut by her)/ Wilfred Scarf/ Harry Rosen Rainbow Swt/ Balenciaga Mini-side bag.

Adjusting for le photo...

I made her go out in the rain...

and wanted her to jump in the puddles.

It was unsuccessful - her feet were soaked.

We had a good time regardless =)

My last post on Courtney Devries was on her Birthday in October >A Fashionable Gathering< It's already been six months... You can't tell in the photos but her 'rainbow' sweater is her dad's from Harry Rosen in the 80s! Let's just say, c'est tres jolie! Two other cool pieces: a) Army Jacket: she cut off the sleeves to make it a vest and wore her leather jacket underneath b) JBrands: used to be skinny jeans, but she made it into shorts. I love DIY projects - makes your pieces that much more personal & interesting. Next time you have a pair of old jeans, think twice before throwing them out or invest in a sewing machine (honestly) - it will be your most prized purchase haha.

- Love, S.

A Weekend Holiday at L'Abattoir

2011-04-28T22:10:00.000-07:00

Inside L'Abattoir

Our amazing chocolate tarte dessert

Tiffany / Michelle

We love b r e a d :)

Shy to look into the camera...

To die for!

Tiffany & Michelle (outfits TBC)

My entree - halibut

If you haven't been to L'Aabattoir and you're either on vacation or a Vancouver resident, you ~~need~~ MUST go there! It was my first time there and I've heard so many great things from my colleagues... I didn't want to go with high expectations and be disappointed. I was clearly wrong, L'Abattoir exceeded my expectations. We felt like we were on vacation and for the first time, Vancouver felt so foreign to me. It was definitely a great place to chill, eat good food and take a glimpse at cute boys. Anyways, this was a post that was long overdue - I admit it, I did get super lazy. Luckily, after being inspired by Toronto (encore), I'll try updating more regularly. PS. Aren't my friends (Tiffany & Michelle) adorable?

- Love, S.

A Bright Collaboration: Flare x Aldo

2011-04-26T23:07:00.000-07:00

Mosha wearing a Linda Lundstrom Sweater, Stefanel Blouse, Marella Slacks & a Zara Trench

FURLA Clutch

Aviators: Raybans

Aldo X Flare Wedges

Bright Colours!

Aldo X Flare Wedges (Je le veux...)

I spent my Easter Long Weekend in Toronto (as usual) and was blessed to have caught Mosha just in time as she was returning from her Italian adventures. Regardless of the fact that Monday was a gloomy (overcast) jour, Mosha brightened her presence by wearing a neon orange Linda Lundstrom sweater that perfectly matched her snakeskin wedges. I almost fell off my chair when she told me her heels were from ALDO - a collaborative piece that was done by Flare X Aldo. It retails for $135 and can be purchased tomorrow - check HERE for more info. Anyways, it was always a pleasure catching up with Mosha and hearing about her inspiration for the next season - think: Italian menswear - simplistic, clean cut and well put together. Mosha epitomizes it all...

- Love, S.

Amaly's Abomination: F/W 11 Collection

2011-04-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

Amaly's F/W 11 Collection

Amaly's F/W 11 Collection

Amaly's F/W 11 Collection

Amaly's F/W 11 Collection

Amaly / Tiffany

Amaly / Me

Tiffany checking out the pieces...

A piece from the ammunition belt.

The Bullet...

Tiffany lost in the forest.

The hand-made 'cross' rings.

Dusty

The cute couple: Amaly / Dusty

Amaly / Tiffany / Me

Eunice!

The Models.

Amaly's Abomination: F/W 11 Collection - exclusively sold at Oak + Fort this Summer 2011.

Upon moving back to Vancouver, I've been so blessed in meeting the fashion influencers of our beautiful city. I was first introduced to Amaly Narong, an up and coming, talented jewelry designer, from Oak + Fort's Creative Director - Eunice Quan. Amaly's F/W11 Collection is focused around bullets that were taken apart from an old belt of ammunition, along with chains interlinked to form the perfect 'touch' (accessory) when wearing a black maxi dress. I was especially attracted to her hand-made 'cross-inspired' rings, which were perfectly displayed in clear, pyramid shaped showcases. The 'bullets' were beautifully presented - each dangling from a tree-like fixture, embodying the vision of an enchanted forest. Last time I spoke to Amaly, all pieces were in production and won't be released till the Summer - I guess this will just be a test of my patience. I want ~~one~~ ALL maintenant!

- Love, S.

Let's SPRING for Joy.

2011-04-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here!

Joanna wearing a T.Babaton Trench, Seven jeans, Wilfred Silk Top, Sven Clogs, YSL purse & Raybans.

Jewelry = Oak + Fort 'N' & from the Middle East

YSL Easy Y Tote.

We love sunglass weather =)

My past weekend consisted of...
- Shopping with my friends: Monica just bought the same YSL Easy Y Tote but in Orange!
- Amaly's Abomination FW11 Preview (photos of that next)
- 6 Acres: had a glass of Savingnon Blanche & amazing mussels
- Golf lessons & golf shoes by JoyFoot
- Church & pho @ pho tam!

- Love, S.

Mirror My Weekend.

2011-03-28T20:26:00.000-07:00

Tiffany's new ALL SAINTS wedges - aren't they beautiful?

Her mirror is gorgeous too - details to come later.

Reminds me of Georgia...

Tiffany's new table - antique shopping!

She couldn't resist: happiness the key to life.

Amaly / Tiffany

Amaly/ Me (both wearing Oak + Fort!)

Eunice outside doing line control awwwww

Rebecca / Me

Oak + Fort's knitted shorts!

Amaly / Tiffany / Me

Les boys...

Eunice / Me / Tiffany

The cuties behind it all!

Until next time: s m i l e

If you don't already know... Tiffany has officially moved into her new place! I'll do a full post on her home once she finishes decorating and making it look all girly. The images above reveal a little glimpse into her world. Anyways, last weekend was one of the most interesting weekends I've had in awhile. We ended up going to the Oak + Fort opening and saw our beloved friends, Eunice Quan (Creative Director) and Amaly Narong (Head Designer and Jewelry Designer of her own line: Amaly). We were greeted with amazing food from GUU, Sapporo Beer & mini-cupcakes #YUM. Oak + Fort was filled with a random mix of people; from Vancouver's socialites to the fashionistas and local hipsters - t'was a parfait mélange des personnes - I was inspired. It's weird being back in Vancouver (been here for three months already) but I feel like I'm re-building my life again - J'ai besoin de affronter une épreuve maintenant.

- Love, S.

Every Girl Loves High Tea

2011-03-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

Victoria (birthday girl) wearing Zara jacket, All Saints knitted scarf, Ferragamo Ballet Flats + LV Epi Leather Speedy 35 & me wearing an Oak + Fort wool biker jacket, Wilfred Leather Leggings, Wilfred silk slip, Robert Clergerie boots + Balenciaga Giant City.

My two beautiful sisters: Victoria/ Esther wearing a Mackage Leather Jacket, Wilfred Zip Sweater and LV Eva Shoulder Purse.

Esther/ Victoria @ High Tea

The Goods...

We're in a girls heaven.

Our Teapots!

The favorite out of the bunch - we gave it to the birthday girl.

It was good family time.

Us Three.

Happy Belated Birthday Sister - last weekend I took a trip back to Toronto to surprise my sister. I brought her to high tea at Windsor Arms then went shopping on Bloor - I bought a Links Friendship Bracelet & Victoria bought the YSL 'Belle Du Jour' Large Patent Envelope Clutch (I love YSL by the way...). Too bad I couldn't take some quick pictures of the clutch - this weekend was short-lived however, I will be back in APRIL (for my other sisters bday - Esther). I promise to do more posts - Je suis très désolé.

- Love, S.

It's been awhile...

2011-03-10T21:40:00.000-08:00

Susu looking all sun-kissed post-vacay...

Her boots = From Italy

Her Umbrella = From Japan

Obsessed with this scarf = From Aritzia

Love these colours together...

It's been awhile since I've updated. I'm not going to lie, I have been b u s y.
It's been awhile since I've seen Susu. She just came back from Thailand - super jealous of her tan. I will make her do several blog posts on her trip.
It's been awhile since I've even bought anything NEW. The newest addition to my wardrobe is my outfit above - both brown chino pants & mocha silk tee are form Zara (go figure...).
It's been awhile since I've had time for myself. Today's the day and I'm enjoying it with a glass of shiraz.

My goal: do at least two blog posts a week. This *might* be achievable since I'll be heading back to TORONTO next weekend yipeeeeeeee. Can't wait to get inspired!

- Love, S.

Hike Up Mountains, Swim The Oceans, Conquer The World With Amaly's Bullet.

2011-02-23T19:41:00.000-08:00

The Calabrese Hash at Water St. Cafe.

Last weekend was gorgeous - it really made me appreciate the beautiful city of Vancouver. Amaly and I decided to go for brunch at Water St. Cafe (300 Water St.). I ordered a Calabrese Hash (pictured above) and it was the most delicious meal I've had in awhile - if you don't know me, I'm a sucker for 'breakfast' food. Perfectly poached eggs on top of sausage and cut potatoes (SO good - my mouth is watering even thinking about it). Brunch was enjoyed over a discussion on Vancouver's limited 'fashion' scene. I feel that the fashion in Vancouver has a lot of potential, but it's hard to find. Once found, it's one of those best kept secrets you want to keep for yourself. Amaly Narong, an aspiring jewelry designer is one of those 'secrets'. Like my previous post, her jewelry collection (launching next month) is enticing and fresh - you can see Amaly wearing ~~one of her designs~~ her bullet. I can't wait to get my hands on this one-of-a-kind necklace!

Ps. Follow me on Twitter > @leeserina if you haven't already done so.

- Love, S.

A SALT-INSPIRED VALENTINES DAY.

2011-02-13T21:41:00.000-08:00

I was so lost on what to order...

Ended up copying Amaly and got 'The Best of BC' platter (with assorted meat + cheese).

Tiffany / Amaly

The perfect dinner - reminded me of 'Hoof Cafe' in Toronto.

Adorable branding.

In the alleyways of Gastown.

Eunice / Tiffany / Amaly

Gastown obsessed.

Oak + Fort fitting rooms.

The best way to spend Valentines Day: at SALT with your girlfriends. I stopped by Pacific Center today to pick up some 'dry shampoo' and was astonished to see people going crazy about Valentines Day. It felt like Boxing Day all over again - there were line ups at Louis Vuitton & Chanel... fresh flowers, chocolates & cupcakes everywhere! Anyways, we finally decided to arrange a little get-together and had a lovely dinner over wine, cheese & meat. Amaly was kind enough to show us her latest jewelry collection - which will be sold at Oak + Fort later in the season. Think: old bullets, long chains & beautiful creations of destruction + war. T'was a night filled with friends/ fashion + fun, ending in a petit photo-shoot within the alleyways of Gastown. These types of nights always inspire me and it becomes a fabulous night cap to fini la jour.

Question of the night: What would you do with a chalkboard in your room?

- Love, S.

A Fashionable Gathering.

2011-02-07T20:01:00.000-08:00

I love fresh flowers.

Summer come sooner!

Tiff and her new AA maxi skirt.

Gorgeous Robson St. Girls.

The infamous Debbie Bui.

HER HEELS!

James/ Tiff & Frank

Leather shorts - get them!

Brittany - check out her cool site/ Moi et Tiff.

Adorable Renee.

Jo/ Renee

@Zerepmas

Robson St. Girls

Joni/ Michelle after working very hard on the successful show.

I totally regret not taking any photos during the fashionable gathering in Toronto - I was literally brain dead and could not move/or think. If you want to see photos from the Toronto Fashion Show, check out Beau's blog: beauhemian, you'll get a chance to see beautiful people with great style (je ne blague pas). I'm not saying that Vancouver peeps have bad style, it's just different - Torontonians are definitely more daring and will actually think outside the box/ make an effort. Maybe it's due to the relaxed, west coast lifestyle, where people would rather choose comfort (*cough* Uggs or Fuggs?) over fashion OR maybe they think furry/ suede boots are fashionable? - je ne sais pas.

- Love, S.

Style Muse: May-Anne

2011-02-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

May-Anne getting ready to have her photo taken...

The Queen of Layers.

Clogs from Zara - can you believe it?

Why can't I look good in harem/ drop crotch pants?

Style Muse - Bohemian Chic.

May-Anne won the most coveted award at Aritzia's Awards Ceremony (two weeks ago) - I know I'm late on posting, but my life has just been i n s a n e - no joke. I love the layers, the pants, the accessories, the scarf (tous les chose).

- Love, S.

Il pleut à verse mais embrace it.

2011-01-24T20:53:00.000-08:00

Cute Tiffany - all dolled up wearing a Holt Renfrew hat, Mackage Leather Jacket, Citizen Jeggings & Aldo booties.

I told Tiff to stand next to the graffiti but didn't realize it was a drawing of that... oops.

The amazing baguette at Finches! Need to go back.

Tiffany very pensive... I wonder what or who she's thinking about... hummm.

A cool mirror - I want.

This is Gastown.

If you live in Vancouver, you just gotta embrace the rain.

Another adventure into the wonderful city of Vancouver - we had brunch at Finches (corner of Pender and Homer). They have amazing baguette sandwiches - can't you tell by my photo? Although it was raining cats & dogs, we had a fantastic time walking in and out of beautiful furniture stores, imagining what it would be like to have a complete furnished home. We are both currently seeking to move out (in March - potentially) but think that our standards are too high. ~~Think:~~ We want: brick walls, high ceilings, modern kitchen, big windows and the list goes on... haha This can only happen in our dreams. Anyways, another unexpected day for a photoshoot - we embraced the rain, it gave character to the photos. Where to next?

- Love, S.

OAK + FORT

2011-01-16T19:54:00.000-08:00

Oak + Fort - lovin' the name

Oak + Fort mannequins.

Simplistic with cool graphics.

Beautiful Jewelry.

Tiffany and I were obsessed...

Tiffany's crop top!

Vancouver's best kept secret: Oak + Fort (32 Water St - Gastown).

Upon moving back to Vancouver (permanently), my friend Tiffany & I have been on an adventurous search for new/fun/exciting places to shop, eat and hang out. Oak + Fort happened to catch our eyes with its minimalist-designed space and stylish clothes. Think: high fashion, effortless style, simplicity (back to the basics) & luxury at an affordable price. The girls were kind enough to let me take some photos while we shopped (Thank You!) - I ended up buying another wool blazer/jacket in a tweed-printed charcoal grey, while Tiffany found a side zipper sweater & a Greece-inspired crop top. I'm very excited to see what direction they'll take for SS11 and it is now on my list of places to drop by ~~from time to time~~ tout les temps...

PS. Will be back in Toronto Jan 29 - Feb 1st.
Note to self: need to take photos of everyone before I leave for good...

- Love, S.

Chanel on a Rainy Day.

2011-01-09T10:09:00.000-08:00

Georgia in Vancouver!

Chanel Rainboots

Georgia wearing a Helmut Lang T-Shirt, Alice & Olivia Vest Wrap, Rebecca Taylor Fringe Sweater.

Wilfred Leather Leggings & Chanel Tote.

Cute GB!

A last look...love the flowers!

Accessories are our addiction...

The cute silk rose-print clutch we found @ H&M that matched Georgia's outfit perfectly...

A successful day vintage shopping with Georgia - we ended up going to USED and Georgia bought a fringed wool jacket & a charcoal full-body lace dress. Another great vintage shop (which is next door) is True Value Vintage (at the corner of Robson + Granville). I love taking pictures on gloomy days, the lighting is parfait! I guess that's one of the things I like about Vancouver's rainy days - toujours pour great photographs.

- Love, S.

Golden.

2011-01-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather.
Trying to find the light...
Susu wearing: Club Monaco short jacket, vintage Raybans
S. wearing: Wilfred leather jacket, tan blazer from Hong Kong, Le Fou by Wilfred maxi dress
Jacket details. :)
Still searching for the perfect high-waisted pants to go with this jacket!
Top: Taupe booties from ALDO. Bottom: ankle boots from Urban Outfitters.
Serina tweeting oh-so-elegantly :)

Happy New Year everyone!

I'm so excited about 2011 and the changes that are to come. I don't know about Serina, but my resolutions are: NO paper coffee cups, and start cooking FRESH foods at home. Oh and I should also say...MORE BLOGGING!
I've also booked a trip to Thailand in February. I'm super excited to take tons of photos - so more to come on that!
Susu & S. took a little trip to snowy Surrey on Sunday to take some photos. Serina wore her mocha maxi dress and I wore my new short jacket. Maxi dresses and short jackets are trends we both see continuing into Spring 2011 and we couldn't be happier!

Love, Susu

A last look at 2010...

2011-01-01T23:12:00.000-08:00

High Tea @ Le Faubourg (Kerrisdale)
Susu wearing knit hat by Club Monaco and wool-alpaca coat from Max Mara. Jeans by Uniqlo.

Left shoe: Ankle boots from Urban Outfitters Right shoe: leopard ballerina flats from Cinti (Florence)

Susu & S finally reunited (once again).

S wearing Acne Needles (denim), Wilfred silk top & a Wilfred leather jacket, Ju (Hong Kong) cape, Zara hat + Balenciaga giant city.

Susu & Sua wearing a tweed boyfriend coat from Club Monaco.

Walking down Robson St.

BBQ Pork =)

Details on the cool cape I got from my sister.

Vancouver is beautiful - can you see the mountains in the back?

My first day off this past Thursday was spent with Susu, while we indulged in our pleasures at High Tea (Le Faubourg) in Kerrisdale. We definitely enjoyed the mini-chocolate mousse cups & mini-yogurt parfaits (they were delicious). We were both in a shopping mood - after taking quick photos, we headed down to Robson St. & Susu went on a (petite) shopping spree. She bought the most incredible cropped tweed blazer from Club Monaco (which she'll blog about soon) & moccasin inspired heels in grey suede (Aldo). I was tempted to buy this cool cape/jacket from BCBG but Susu stopped me, saying that I would be over it in a couple months - fine, you're right Susu. Until our next photoshoot - demain - enjoy & happy DEUX MILLE ONZE! I don't know why, but I like the sound of that better than 2011...

- Love, S.

Holiday Party: Chill Winston

2010-12-25T10:22:00.000-08:00

Thanks Jo for organizing such a beautiful get together. Thursday night was filled with mussels, red wine, mango salads, poutine & pizza - we had our own little festive party at Chill Winston (gastown). It's good to be back in Vancouver and to see all my lovely friends. It's such a different pace of life out West but sometimes you need to back away from East coast intensity. Merry Christmas to all and enjoy spending time with your loved ones.

- Love, S.

Bonne Anniversaire à Ma Cousine!

2010-12-20T22:26:00.000-08:00

Leah wearing a skirt from Club Monaco & Wilfred Silk top /
Tony wearing a cardigan from H&M + Levi Jeans /
S wearing Wilfred faux leather shorts, central park west silk top, Club Monaco tights & Winter Kate Velvet Blazer

What heels to choose? Jeffrey Campbell or Jeffrey Campbell? haha

Bonne Anniversaire!

Been MIA for awhile - I'm back in Vancouver and the holiday season has definitely caught up to me. In the meantime, here's a little glimpse into the fun night we had... December 13, 2010. A lot of Christmas parties/celebrations to look forward too - know what that means? Yes, more frequent updates!!

Party-In-Style

- Love, S.

La Vie d'une Fille pt. deux

2010-12-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

S wearing Wilfred leather jacket & vintage fur scarf.

Girls Night!

Georgia & Danah

Loving the new hardwood floor.

Danah wearing Coach wedges.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?

Christine Kava.

This is what girls like to do: jump on the bed.

If everyone's closet looked like this all the time...

Leopard

Pasha's so cute.

Christine / S / Georgia

We love girls night!
A time of playing dress up, eating strawberry mousse cake & drinking rosé.
Friends / Fashion / Fun - Je vous adore.

- Love, S.

A Beau Feature.

2010-12-01T18:34:00.000-08:00

I happened to have some time Wednesday night to take pictures of Beau Gomez, an aspiring fashion photographer. It was one of the coldest days I've ever encountered (pour moi) but Beau was only wearing a thin suede jacket (VV) & vintage leopard print leggings. He wasn't phased by the cold and his excitement to take photos made me stoked. His long dress shirt is from Revolve, his tank top & cardi (AA), while his denim cut offs were from Christian Dior. It's always fun & interesting to take pictures of actual photographers - I like to see how they angle themselves and their movements. Although, Beau did say he did felt a bit awkward getting photographed... I think he was just lying haha. Definitely check out his blog & photos - he captures a playful story, making the audience envy each image.

- Love, S.

A Sweet Secret Escape.

2010-11-23T16:52:00.000-08:00

As much as I love going out to party, I enjoy spending quality time with my friends - finishing several bottles of wine while catching up on our latest adventures is something money can't buy. I feel that as I get older, my life seems to get busier (je ne sais pas pourquoi). Finding that extra time to just relax and 'socialize' becomes a luxury. I definitely needed this mini-escape from reality and it just reinforced the importance of friends in ma vie. Mosha's maison is beautiful and comforting - it defines her and who she is. I'm completely jealous of her fab shoe collection and it makes me think of re-organizing my heels in some presentable way. Thanks for the inspiration. Je t'aime mes amis...

- Love, S.

New York Street Style with a S-Twist.

2010-11-19T19:33:00.000-08:00

Peter's effortless style.

T'was a beautiful jour...

S: Zara army pants, TB cardi w/a Wilfred leather jacket / H&M circle scarf / Raybans

Leah's new YSL sunglasses.

A fun day spent going to our favourite freshly-squeezed juice stand (on Essex) then to The MET & Central Park. Une jour de perfection - J'espére que j'étais là maintenant.

- Love, S.

Love at First Sight: New York Photo Diary

2010-11-15T15:12:00.000-08:00
My fabulous trip to New York City!

Central Park

My new YSL coin purse!

Leah embracing the beauty...

Leah's new Miu Miu mini bow bag.

Inside the MET Museum.

Clog + YSL + Balenciaga = total bliss.

Outside of the MET - was such a beautiful day!

Bow bag in the wilderness.

Living the life of a New Yorker.

LOOK both ways before crossing the road in NYC!

A cool entrance way - on the way to getting tacos.

My future home: West Village.

A New York Bialy.

Cartier pour moi??

Getting ready for the holiday season!

I would buy something just for the shopping bags...haha

On 5th Ave...

Bryant Park!

A gorgeous afternoon.

In front of Grand Central Station.

Doesn't feel like Fall...

Happy to be in New York.

My first experience in New York: It's already been a week since I've came back from New York. Everyday I reminisce about the wonderful city and my dreams of actually moving there become a reality! Our favourite place had to be Central Park. We roamed around the park for hours, sat down on the benches and listened to live music while kids danced along to the tunes. New York also has great food - from high to low - anything you eat is deeeeeeelicious. We ate amazing legit tacos with buttered corn and Mexican pop (Esquina), seafood lasagna (Cucina Di Pesce), Grimaldi's Pizza (home-made Pizza which is to die for), Red Egg (an up-scale chinese restaurant in Chinatown), Clinton St. Baking (the best brunch ever - get the egg's benedict, the Spanish omlette & the blueberry pancakes), Simply Pasta (big portions so don't over order) & Magnolia (need to get: banana pudding & a red velvet cupcake). I didn't do that much shopping because I wanted to immerse myself with the city and what it had to offer - I just bought the YSL coin purse (pictured in the above photos), the Rose Gold Micheal Kors Watch and an All Saints knitted circle scarf. On the other hand, my cousin went New York crazy and properly invested in the basic Miu Miu Bow Bag along with a nude zippered Prada wallet (didn't get a chance to photograph - darnit). My overall experience in New York was incredible and like I said before, I ~~will~~ AM GOING TO move there! See you again soon NYC - À Bientôt!

- Love, S.

Ottawa Photo Diary

2010-11-03T15:49:00.000-07:00

Cute Benjamin dressed up as a giraffe!

Walking down Dalhousie St.

I love Fall...

VICTOIRE

Walking down Sussex St.

Moules Frites @ LUXE BISTRO

Steak Burger

Corn for decoration?

OBAMA WAS HERE! - They named the cookies after him haha

Proud to be Canadian

Beaver Tails!!

A sad/happy pumpkin.

The Market Place

There's Benjamin again!

Train back home to Toronto.

The Audrey Cantwell necklace I got from Victoire.

All these photos summing my fantabulous weekend in Ottawa.

- Love, S.

A Fatal Attraction to a Brick Wall

2010-11-02T17:36:00.000-07:00

Maybe it was the pink '12' that drew me in...?

Adjusting my cute/cheap toque I got from Joe Fresh.

Wear your clogs with wool socks *thumbs up*.

Moi wearing a Joe Fresh toque, Wilfred tapestry scarf, Marc Jacobs trench, Acne Needle Denim, Sven Clogs & Wilfred wool socks

Coming up to ~~Ottawa~~ MANOTICK with only a pair of ballerina flats and clogs was not a good idea - it was snowing the first day. I was clearly NOT prepared for the weather and I couldn't believe that it was officially w i n t e r. My Halloween weekend was spent with my second cousin and her adorable baby - Benjamin Jonah Kim. He was dressed up as a cute giraffe while Leah & I had on cow & monkey masks. The second day we had some time to go into the city. Ottawa is beautiful with the Parliament and cute side street markets. My fashionista friend Anh (too bad you had to work!), suggested we walk down Dalhousie St and go check out VOLTAIRE - a really cute vintage store past York St. I ended up getting a cool necklace - always looking for great vintage jewellery & belts. Then had a satisfying lunch at LUXE BISTRO (on York St - between Sussex & Dalhousie) - I got moules frites & my cousins got the steak burger avec frites. C'etait fantastique!!!!!!!. I loved this mini-vacay and I feel as if I need to do more of it... my next mini-destination = NEW YORK CITY - cet jeudi actually he he.

- Love, S.

A Fashionable Party

2010-10-27T17:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Courtney Devries

Colea's Smokes

They look like crayons! - Georgia would love them...

Sisterly Love

Off focus: this photo gives me a headache for some reason, but I like it

Alleben/Courtney/Deborah/Kathleen

Kathleen & Alleben

Kathleen/Courtney/Me

I'm wearing the vintage breen top I got at Kensington!

It was Courtney's birthday last weekend and the phrase of the night before the actual party was: "What are you going to wear???". The night of the party - I literally had a wardrobe malfunction. I tried on five nylon tights and each one of them had either (a): a hole (b): a rip (c): a fray. I was working up a sweat trying to find something to wear under my high-waisted skirt. The solution: found my high knee socks and wore it over the nylon tights!

Courtney was looking amazing in the Wilfred le fou mocha silk dress while Alleben & Deborah rocked the fur around their necks. Kathleen kept it basic and wore black high-waisted jeans with a cropped silk blazer - still looking badass chic. Dominique was on-trend with a silk leopard print blouse worn with sheer tights. I decided to finally pull out my vintage breen printed top (which I got from Kensington when Susu was visiting), paired with a bandaged high-waisted skirt and a black blazer. We all had a great time and I definitely had a work out holding my camera for the whole night - my left arm is bigger than the right.

Ottawa & New York for the next two weeks!! Anticipate les photos people!

- Love, S.

LG Fashion Week (Toronto): Jessica Jensen + Alexander Berardi SS11

2010-10-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

Love this picture - it looks like it was taken outside.

New Years dress anyone?

A great ending...

Congratulations Jessica & Berardi!

Laura in the Wilfred Cocoon jacket & harem pants, Balenciaga purse/Courtney with her Chloe/Danah and her LV Speedy/Georgia loving her new Hermes belt/S (moi in my uniform) wearing a Zara shoulder-padded blazer and Jessica Jensen purse.

My fashionable friends - Thanks for coming!

Are you inspired yet?

Boots/Suede Pumps/Lace up booties & Clogs

Au Revoir!

Last week was such a blur! LGFW was taking up most of my time - the Jessica Jensen + Alexander Berardi Collaboration was a success. The photos were taken by my sister, Esther, because I was unfortunately working the show - but the photos did turn out well regardless of the fact that she was sitting in one of the back seats! The DSLR does wonders... So I've realized that SS11 will continue the nautical trend - think stripes and high waisted sailor shorts in navy, white & red haha. Anyways, I'm going to be traveling a bit for the next two weeks - going to Ottawa & New York. I can't wait to update when I get back... will take a gazillion photos for YOU!

PS. Isn't the sequined mermaid-inspired dress absolutely ahhhhhmazing? - Too bad I already have my New Years outfit planned out =)

PPS.It is official - I will be in M E X I C O for New Years. Does anyone else want to join me?

- Love, S

Azure Magazine's 25th Anniversary Launch

2010-10-21T12:45:00.001-07:00

Christine & Moi - My first press feature! haha

Just thought it was cool and wanted to share - click on the image to see full article/photos.

If you don't already know her...

2010-10-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

Alan's beautiful home.

Courtney Devries - an aspiring fashion designer/my long time friend and 'fashion inspiration'.

See! You can wear your clogs with anything. - SVEN

The outside lounge, which I fell in love with...

The color of the season: camel

SORRY everyone for the lack of posts! I have honestly been s-w-a-m-p-e-d. This month seems busier than September. I don't think i've had a chance to catch up with ma vie in awhile... The thought of time already nearing the end of October frightens me! Ridonculous. I will continue to post since it's officially LGFW this week - a lot of fashion shows [Jessica Jensen for Alexander Berardi] to look forward too (this year's going to be great)! Will post sneak peek pictures plus tard.

- Love, S.

The Adventure of Ondre, Susu & S.

2010-09-27T16:53:00.000-07:00
A glimpse of Susu's visit to Toronto pendent le weekend - Kensington Market.

Ondre wearing h&m polka-dot sweater, Wilfred lace tank, Zucca leggings, & Current Elliott denim cut-offs.
S wearing TB high-waisted wool pants, TB cape & TB tee.

We l o v e our c l o g s.

Susu wearing Wilfred faux leather tights, Wilfred silk tank, H&M polka-dot cardi, Prada chain purse, & vintage Rayban aviators.

Up-close: Wilfred Free zip cardi & Talula skinny belt.

Sven Clogs

A beautiful weekend spent roaming around Kensington Market & chercher-ing pour amazing vintage treasures.

What we managed to find:
S > A fur jacket & a breen-colored, printed crop top.
Susu > A fur collar/scarf & a black sequined, shoulder-padded, silk top.
Ondre > A Missoni-inspired, multi-pattered/colored cardi & a fortune-telling birthday book.
(Will photograph my purchases in my next post!)

Mes pensées: I got suckered into buying the clogs - I don't regret my choice at all. I've been wearing it for the past two days and I'm still smitten. What I was really in search of was a pair of cool 'kicks' - as you can tell, I became distracted. To be honest, I've never owned a pair of running shoes in my life! I think now is a good time to invest in some since I've started to work out... haha (quel que fois). Anyways, get inspired & buy something you would have never imagined purchasing - you'll surprise yourself!

- Love, S.

Let's get FOU pour LE FOU.

2010-09-12T16:16:00.000-07:00

Courtney wearing Le Fou by Wilfred, Sven Clogs, Prada purse.

Up close...

SVEN CLOGS - They've really grown on me...

Laura wearing Wilfred harem pants in camel & Balenciaga

The number one fashion trend that ~~I AM~~ I AM NOT against: c l o g s. The Sven Clogs have really grown on me these past couple of days. Maybe it's because all my colleagues own a pair (or two) and wore it this past weekend or because it looked great with my outfit that I was wearing on Saturday...? [I wore TB wool high-waisted dress pants in breen, a lipstick red t-shirt & leopard print skinny belt > photos of that outfit will be featured later]. I'm contemplating whether or not I should jump on this 'band-wagon' and get a pair... Would I ever wear it again? Or would I just wear it with that one outfit and hide it in my shoe closet pour toujours? - Je ne sais pas... I'm totally torn - plus it'll be winter soon and I won't even be able to wear it AT ALL! Humm...

ALSO - I'm very excited for Le Fou by Wilfred to launch this week! I know YOU are excited too. There are several key pieces I'll be keeping my eyes on - practically tous les chose. =)

- Love, S.

Beau // Natalie

2010-09-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

Beau getting prepared for the mini photo-shoot...

A 'getting ready for the picture' picture.

It is officially FALL!

This is Natalie.P - Isn't she adorable?

Beau.G & Natalie.P > Minimalism is key - stick to the basics...

Up-Close: Beau wearing VV blazer, Uniqlo t-shirt, AA creme scarf layered w/a Vintage scarf, Ann Demeulemeester leather necklace, BDG cut-offs // Natalie wearing Wilfred Velvet blazer, H&M top, Community cotton harem pants & Wilfred wool scarf (F/W09), Alexander Wang Rocco Purse.

Dr. Martens // Jeffrey Campbell

IT IS OFFICIALLY F A L L - Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Know why? Because of it's perfect weather conditions to actually layer - OUT with the skimpy bikinis, short skirts, tanks & God knows what... To be able to actually wear your amazing fall coat that you've locked up all summer brings back the most wonderful memories of the past. Natalie.P's fall inspiration: CLOGS...As for Beau, I asked him, the talented street-style photographer & blogger, what is his *key* fall piece that he never leaves the door without - his answer: "I never leave home without a lone earring". What is something that you can't leave your home without? - pour moi, I would need to say accessories as well - my friends call it my bling... But it's because I feel naked without them! Anyways (getting totally off topic)...
My must-haves for this season: i) The perfect Camel coat - I feel like everyone's searching for 'the IT coat' these days, but I haven't found one that I fell in love with... ii) I would like to follow the MINIMALISM trend this season - going back to the basics aka the color black - I don't know if that'll work because I love prints & color iii) I know I shouldn't be putting this in my list of 'must-haves' but I am still on the look out for a great purse (any suggestions) - although I bought one a couple months back... Am I being a bit crazy??

Love, S.

Beau Gomez

2010-09-06T20:49:00.000-07:00

My fellow colleague and friend, BEAU GOMEZ has been chosen to compete in Vogue UK's fashion blog street-photography challenge! Beau, studying photography at Ryerson developed a keen appreciation for street style and his "passion for fashion" is shown in each photo he captures. Go and show your Canadian love for Beau!! Make sure to take a look at his beautiful photos as well - Good Luck!.

- Love, S.

SUSU & S bicoastal once again...

2010-08-24T17:07:00.000-07:00
Serina and I were chatting over some late night snacks a couple of nights ago at my place...and we were talking about how her stays in Vancouver always signify the holidays and freedom. And now she's gone back to Toronto and what does that mean? Fucking SCHOOL is about to recommence!!
Summer fashion is slowly fazing out...and I've been super lazy with blog posts since TOKYO but here are a few before we begin stocking up on woolly knits!

Sua's wearing a blazer by Talula Babaton, mini ruffle dress by H&M, and oxford pumps by Burberry Prorsum.

Attending a wedding at the Fairmont Pacific Rim: Sua in ruffle silk chiffon top by Club Monaco, and silk nautical miniskirt by H&M.
Susu in blazer (borrowed from Serina) by ZARA, silk high-waisted shorts by Wilfred, pink lambskin bag by Gryson, and peeptoe stilettoes by ZARA.

Shoes again by Burberry Prorsum.

Le BF in Hugo Boss.

Love, SUSU

One Piece - Three Outfits.

2010-08-18T21:39:00.000-07:00

First Outfit: Victoria wearing Paige Rowena jeggings, Boyfriend blouse (Korea) & T.Babaton cashmere cape.

Ferragamo Ballerina Flats

Second Outfit: Victoria wearing Seven Gwenevere jeggings, Boyfriend blouse (Korea) & Wilfred Free chunky knit sweater.

Sunglasses: Rayban aviators.

Third Outfit: Victoria wearing TNA leggings, Boyfriend blouse (Korea), Comptoir des cotonniers cardigan & TNA waffle scarf.

Givenchy Boots.

It's all about the details....

Fall has begun... =)

It was fun styling outfits that were inspired from one piece of clothing - the Boyfriend blouse which I purchased in Korea this past May. We (my sister & I) literally did this mini photo-shoot in thirty minutes - just enough time to grab a little bit of the setting sun - hence, the lack of accessories & simplicity in each outfit. With Fall approaching pretty quickly, my wardrobe is slowly going through a minor transformation. OUT with the bikinis & short shorts and IN with soft wool/cashmere shawls, capes and sweaters!

PS. This post just reminded me of the song Kaskade - Fire in your new shoes - Listen to it!.

- Love, S.

Kerrisdale & Stanley

2010-08-12T23:50:00.000-07:00

Kerrisdale.

Tiffany wearing a Wilfred bustier tank with a satin crepe high-waisted short, TNA army jacket, Chanel Jumbo caviar.

Up close...

Georgia & Christine - paparazzi picture!

Fresh Flowers.

Gelato Gelato Gelato - can't get enough of it!.

Beautiful British Columbia.

Christine being adorable - felt like we were on vacation.

We Love Summer!

English Bay.

Christine/Georgia/S

Christine in Wonderland.

Stanley Park!

Prospect Point

Lion's Gate Bridge in the distance...

Cute Little Fob.

Courtney & Tiffany - sorry Court, we had too... haha

This past weekend was filled with adventure and excitement - Christine from Toronto came to visit!! She was smitten by BC and fell in love with Kerrisdale & Stanley. I decided to take some pictures, capturing how our Tuesday afternoon was spent. The photos speak for themselves - we had a fantabulous/relaxing/beautiful time. I re-kindled my love for Vancouver and can't wait to come back dans l'avenir.

- Love, S.

Flare's Fashion Challenge: Mixed Prints & Florals

2010-08-10T23:18:00.000-07:00
My Fashion Challenge - Up close & personal...
Styled & Photographed by Susu.

Floral on Floral.

Silken.

S. wearing Wilfred silk high-waisted shorts, Wilfred printed blouse, Top Shop floral-textured vest.

Urban Bumpkin.

S. wearing Urban Outfitters floral romper, Shibuya 109 denim button-up & LV neverfull tote.

Monochromatic.

S. wearing Central Park West printed blouse with a Days of Freedom printed scarf, Chloe Telka Purse.

Zara heels.

Tea Party.

S. wearing all vintage & Balenciaga Giant City purse.

New Noir.

S. wearing Wilfred high-waisted harem pants, Top Shop graphic crop top, Anthropology floral necklace & a Prada purse.

- Love, S.

FLARE COLLABORATION

2010-08-10T11:35:00.000-07:00
Over the past couple weeks, I did take a mini-vacay to the Prairies and was busy (and blessed) to be collaborating with Flare on their new 'Fashion Challenge' installation. I was given direction to put together six different outfits of myself in mixed prints & florals pendant la semaine. Read more on my journey HERE AT FLARE. Will post more detailed pictures of my outfits later tonight...

- Love, S.

F A L L - I N G in love.

2010-07-29T11:27:00.000-07:00
These are just some of my favorite outfits for the upcoming season...
Taken at the Aritzia 2010 Fall/Winter Fashion Show.

TALULA

TALULA BABATON

WILFRED

LE FOU

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! =)

- Love, S.

Grab some Inspiration.

2010-07-24T23:56:00.000-07:00

James and Frank

Frank & Moi wearing all vintage.

Jennifer/Patricia/Arlene

Patricia's ring.

Arlene/Henny/Jennfier/Patricia/Teresa

Jo & Sylvia

Jo's tutu dress from Forever 21.

Stephanie & Valerie

It's always all about the shoes...

Sade

Sade wearing her See by Chloe silk high-waisted shorts.

Jessa Drinkwater.

Mel & Debbie

Mel rockin' the Wilfred satin crepe blazer & Current/Elliot cargos.

Amazing.

Loving the accessories...

Up close.

You can tell that they're friends =)

Complimenting Outfits.

A sneak peak into Fall/Winter 2010 for TNA.

Girls from the Island.

The little subtle details are what matters most!

Wendy & Patricia

Girls from Portland.

Shadow play.

Heels heels heels!!.

Kellie wearing Talula Babaton & Teresa wearing an Alexander Wang romper.

Frank & Vanessa

Portland Girl from 'the country'.

Sara/Arlene/Carolina/Elsa

Having a good time =)

Wearing a Wilfred Little Moon Dress

Christian Louboutin.

Aritzia had their first CFS (Customer Fashion Show) in Vancouver on Thursday and me, being blessed in working with amazing/fashionable people, was able to capture Aritzia's Fashion Moments. These photos were being taken before & after the show - I felt like a mad woman roaming around searching for a treasure. I did find some hidden gems and would love to share them with you!! Looking at the fall/winter line made me want to trash the bikini & put on my future wool/cashmere camel coat or tweed blazer...OR mustard yellow high-waisted harem pants with a silk blouse & knitted scarf. FALL is officially my favorite season of the year and I have high hopes for the next couple months to come.

- Love, S.

Ballerina.

2010-07-21T23:29:00.000-07:00

S. wearing Zara graphic tee & shorts, forever 21 leather belt, Ralph Lauren scarf & Ray Ban aviators.

Strappy Wedges from Shibuya 109.

Toy Watch.

Don't I look like a ballerina?

Beautiful British Columbia

Did I tell you that the straps are clip-ons?? hehe

I know I keep professing my love about these wedges - but I just can't get enough of them! I absolutely adore them to pieces (my valued treasure) and I felt that my other pictures didn't give it justice. Here are my Ballerina wedges up close and personal =) My youngest sister was able to capture moments when I was up in the air - I literally felt like a Ballerina doing my twirls, spins and attempting to perfect an amateur Pas de Poisson...FAIL. Overall, the weather was great & my t-shirt was cheap - I was satisfied.

- Love, S.

Furla.

2010-07-14T22:25:00.000-07:00

Victoria wearing a Mink Pink stripped top with Zara high-waisted pants & Furla purse.

Orange Coach Flats.

Breezy & Easy.

Underneath: Wilfred bandeau. Accessories: Tiffany & Co.

A quick shot taken outside of my house before we all separated for le travail. The Furla purse (Elisabeth Shopper Media Purse) was purchased in Seattle @ Nordstrom last winter - my sister was lucky enough to find the last one (it was meant to be). I would have never imagined purchasing a purse from Furla. However, with it's delicate 'waxed pebbled leather' skin in the light taupe, it became an essential to the summer closet. You can never have more than enough purses...I'm starting to branch away from purses that have branding written all over to purses with high quality leather & great gold hardware!! I WILL blog about our (meaning: Susu & I) extensive purse collection - we're just trying to figure out a way to organize & present (oh yeah! And we're both waiting for Susu to get her internet reconnected)!

- Love, S.

Simple facile et insouciante.

2010-07-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the 'photo' picture...

Susu is wearing the Wilfred high-waisted harem pants, TNA tank over the Wilfred boostier tank & Aldo fedora hat.

I kind of like how this picture turned out blurry...

Zara wedges that are v e r y Susu.

Another late night photoshoot and you can obviously tell by the pictures that I was not in the right state of mind to be shooting away haha. Susu looked very Japanese today - with her cute fedora which matched perfectly with her braided belt & leather wedges. Nicely put together Susu! I like matching in subtle ways... especially with accessories & shoes! Sometimes I get the odd customer asking if it's okay to wear a grey high-waisted skirt with a grey tank and grey leggings - seriously??? haha

- Love, S.

Valentoria.

2010-07-12T23:16:00.000-07:00

Victoria wearing a Zara shawl, Graham & Spencer dress, Marc Jacobs mini-stam & Valentino wedges.

Summer is finally here!!!.

VALENTINO.

Cute bow & great leather.

Ma pensée: Can anyone be more jealous of my sister's wedges than me? - I wish I had smaller feet... I think wedges are the perfect summer heel. It not only elongates your leg, it completes any outfit - casual or dressy. Too bad they didn't have MY size or else I would of wanted them too!!

- Love, S.

A Frank Appeal For Fashion.

2010-07-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

This is Frank Nguyen.

Frank pondering on what he should wear for his next photo-shoot...

Frank wearing a Club Monaco Mac Trench - checkered dress shirt - Tie Bar - & Navy leather belt, Navy Blue Cardi (UO), Skinny Navy Tie (Zara), Aland Khakis.

Frank's Shoes: Grenson Wingtips from Gravity Pope

Shiny & New - Great Details.

I told Frank to jump & I like how this picture turned out - The focus on the magnificent shoes.

I've been meaning to take pictures of the infamous Frank Nguyen for awhile now... If you don't already know Frank, he has a great appreciation for fashion & style. I would describe Frank as a man who embodies the motto: 'Passion for Fashion'. He never fails to inspire me with his daring, outside-of-the-box outfits (for example: his white pin-stripped suit & wayfarers) - He has a great awareness for little details, from his perfect tie bar to the way he buttons up his cardigan. Frank is probably one of the best dressed men I've ever met pendant ma vie & I thank him for filling me up with fashionable joy.

- Love, S.

Living inside my own bar-b-q inspired bubble.

2010-07-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

Vanessa wearing the Talula cargo jacket with the Talula shorts, Gucci Belt, KEDS, TNA scarf & Wilfred long-sleeved crop top.

Up close - great color coordination!

HAPPY CANADA DAY! - Canadian Geese out to celebrate Canada Day with us...

Nature Love.

Jo wearing the Talula high-waisted floral skirt with the Talula boostier tank, Zara light-denim jacket & Havianas.

Both Jo & Talula skirt = adorable.

Simplicity at its best...

Where's the summer sun?

Bubbles - Bringing back memories from my childhood.

In my own element - Me & the bubbles haha.

Finishing up - Home-made Sangria!!!

Candid shot - A failed attempt at eating a cheese-filled wiener.

The bubbles made us happy =)

I had the day off on Canada Day and I envisioned the day being spent on the beach (tanning sur la plage), eating amazing bbq while sipping on delicious sangria! However, due to the unfortunate weather Vancouver's been having, we bbq-ed in conditions that felt like winter! Mes Amies were daring enough to 'dress up' for a mini-photoshoot - I asked them to wear 'bbq-attire', while I was all bundled up in high-waisted Acne jeans & a cashmere shawl haha. For me, Jo's Talula floral high-waisted skirt epitomizes the summer - I find it's hard to find floral prints that are not too granny & not too tacky (you know what I mean)... Vanessa is also rocking the new Talula cargo jacket which is another must-have-item for the season! Anyways, we tried to make most out of the jour and luckily the bubbles made our day. Although the weather was not on our side, the lighting was perfect for great photos which were captured in only a couple shots.

- Love, S.

G20 in style.

2010-06-29T23:55:00.000-07:00

Georgia in her vintage 80s-inspired blazer from paper bag princess.

I tried to capture a candid shot haha.

Courtney in a vintage lt-denim shirt & Nudie high kai's/Tiffany in Talula high-waisted bandaged skirt, House of Harlow necklace & Holts hat.

Walking down Yonge St. to see the damage...

SANGRIA IS MY FAVORITE. The perfect drink for the summer.

=)

We wanted a picture with the cops - most were camera shy.

Courtney & Tiff's outfits up close.

Lovely.

Walking in wedged heels did put Court in pain, but it was well worth it!

With all the chaos and mayhem that happened over the past weekend, it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you I locked myself at home - wrong! Another 'perfect sunday' arose and us gals spontaneously met for a random girls day out. We, once again, indulged in our pleasures - sangria/soccer/girl talk/dressing up - disregarding the protests & demonstrations that were going on at the time. I'm not going to lie, I haven't seen Toronto so dead in my life - It was like we were chilling in some deserted ghost-town! Regardless, going out and enjoying the summer sun allowed us to keep our minds off of the frightening image of Toronto @ war and it was the perfect way for me to spend my last jour in T.dot. I love my friends...

- Love, S.

Burberry-inspired Macaroons, Leather & Wedges.

2010-06-24T21:53:00.000-07:00

Burberry-inspired Macaroons.

Outdoor Patio of Moroco

Mosha is wearing Danier leather shorts, Gap tee & Wedges, Lundstrom jacket, Aldo accessories necklace back-side up, Vintage purse.

Magdalyn's photographic skills - making us 'walk the runway' lol.

Who's that Barbie in the back?

S. wearing Wilfred stripped crop top, nude harem trousers (Korea), Forever cognac belt, Wedges (Shibuya-Japan) & Balenciaga Giant City.

Another lovely get-together at Moroco in Yorkville to celebrate both Magdalyn's completion of graduate studies (Congrats Mags!) and her big move back to home sweet home - Toronto. I told Mags that I was going to bring my camera out today and we only discussed what type of heels we would be wearing. Low & behold, we came out dressing 'almost' like twins - we were both wearing nautical stripped long-sleeved shirts. While walking to Moroco, we couldn't help but noticing another girl sitting on the patio, wearing the exact same thing!! Why didn't we discuss what we were actually going to wear? - Je ne sais pas...haha. Mosha's leather shorts (from Danier!) was the envy of the rest of us at the table. Leather has been in season for awhile now and I just can't get enough of it! - It makes you feel like a woman. I'm absolutely in love with my new strappy wedged heels from Shibuya109 - which I purchased this past May. Today was my first time wearing them out and they're so comfortable because they're not too high - the clip on straps are convenient & the color is perfection! Looks like I'll be wearing these out more often =)

- Love, S.

The Jacket.

2010-06-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

Tiffany wearing Zara jeans with black strappy heels, Aritzia TB nude tank, BCBG suede cropped blazer and Cole Hann leather purse.

Barbie Doll meets Cow-girl.

It's always all about the details.

Amazing body necklace-chain from BCBG.

Georgia's jacket from BCBG.

Great button details!

Once again, the chained-ring from BCBG!

Picture Perfect - Candid shot.

I should of actually called this post 'THE BCBG TRIBUTE' haha - I didn't realize that everything I was noting was from BCBG! They've actually stepped it up a notch this season (from what i've seen) - I don't really care to look at BCBG while I'm shopping, but looking at the great finds that my friends have been snatching up, I might just need to take a peek! These suede, shoulder-padded, cropped jackets are perfect statement pieces for the summer. They can also transition into the fall - which is also a bonus! Although, sometimes having a jacket too cropped in the back may be intimidating - pairing it with something a bit more body-con (making the outfit itself look moresexy) can make the jacket jump out! I need to get myself one of these Jackets...

- Love, S.

Nautical: Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from nautēs sailor, fr. naus ship

2010-06-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

Tiffany wearing Zara linen pants with an H&M stripe top, vintage belt & purse, MiuMiu patent leather heels/Georgia wearing Zara shorts and blazer, Aritiza TB tank, LV Speedy 35 & BCBG wedges.

I really apologize for the lack of posts - I know 'being busy' shouldn't be an excuse! Anyways - Today Tiffany mentioned to me on how it's interesting to note that good friends start to dress alike. I totally agree. When I look at my close group of friends, we all seem to adapt and grab inspiration from one another. When we're having a girls night out, we ask each other what we're wearing in order to obviously not look like twins or to coordinate with each other. All in all, I think the main reason for this obsession over what we're wearing is that we all love to dress up - It makes us feel good about ourselves!! I did make T&G get all dolled-up for me - although they were already in their PJS all ready to go to sleep! (Love you girls!) Their second outfits were focused on their new, recent purchases - Amazing BCBG suede blazers with shoulder pads and Rick Owens look-a-like ribbing down the arm! Sounds delightful, right? That'll be my prochaine post.

- Love, S.

It's time to get p u r s e o n a l.

2010-06-12T17:11:00.000-07:00

My newest addition & love.

Les essentiels.

From left: Prada zipper wallet, Nancy Febrey coin purse, déjà vu mascara & Kate base mascara (Tokyo).

From left: My be-jeweled NDS, Burt's Bees lip balm, Darphin hand lotion, Rimmel - Nude Plump gloss & Hue M.A.C lipstick.

Blackberry (Tour) & Bvlgari Sunglasses.

What I keep inside my most coveted treasure...

The Prada zipper wallet is one of the best wallet's I've ever had - it keeps everything inside. I bought the Nancy Febrey coin purse in Tokyo this past May - I am obsessed with the Hermès orange color and its soft lambskin leather. The déjà vu mascara & Kate base mascara were also purchased in Tokyo (introduced to me by Susu - thank you!) and it's great for people with Asian eye-lashes - eye-lashes that always seem to fall downward no matter how long you curl them for... My be-jeweled NDS took five hours to finish. YES, I did glue each jewel on, one-by-one, and was satisfied to finish it in a day haha (Susu has one too). Darphin hand lotion is a must (you can buy it at Holt Renfrew) - nostalgically reminding me of my grandmother's scent. The Rimmel Nude gloss with my Hue lipstick always keep my lips jolie. And obviously, I can't live without my phone aka ma vie & my now vintage Bvlgari sunglasses, which I can't seem to ever replace! I also keep a my moleskin planner with me but I forgot to put it in the photos - It keeps me sane.

Anyways, hope you've enjoyed this post ;D
(Ps: I apologize for the horrible picture quality - my camera was not being nice to me)

- Love, S.

非常にキュートです！

2010-06-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

While Susu & I were doing our last rotation in harajuku, we made a deal to ourselves and said that if we didn't capture at least three photos of the fashionable Japanese, we were going to give up and head home. Asking people to pose for a photo is harder than it seems! I think we were just intimidated - she was the first photo we managed to capture. She grabbed my attention by her kawaii polka-dotted pants and her over-sized boyfriend shirt. I love how all her accessories compliment each other - her moccasins matching her cognac purse, her over-sized star-inspired necklace matching the polka-dots and her beautiful beaded bohemian-inspired headpiece going along with the trend of Moroccan style! (Which is super popular in Japan right now!). She was astonished at Susu's Japanese skills while, I was just in the background smiling and bowing my head in Thanks...haha.

Oh! And if you were wondering if we were able to take two more photos before we went home - the answer is: NO. I attempted to ask a really cute geeky-chic girl walking down the street but, she knew we were going to approach her and politely walked away saying sorry in Japanese. After that failed attempt, we were both demotivated and decided to head to Shibuya to take pictures of the girls working at 109. Did that even work out? NO! - another fail - we ended up faire du shopping for more make-up and jewels to be-jewel our NDS! TOTAL FAIL.

- Love, S.

Effortless Harajuku

2010-06-05T12:57:00.000-07:00
Finally, a post for the male readers!

S. and I were wandering up and down between Harajuku and Omotesando and we noticed this guy sitting at the side, where the many street style magazine photographers are usually situated (those of you who have been to Harajuku should know exactly where I'm talking about). He might have been waiting for someone...he might have even been a fashion photographer himself. Anyway, after passing him a couple of times I finally approached him with my broken Japanese and asked for a photograph. He was so gracious and so cute! We both fell in love with him immediately :)
You may not be able to tell from the photo, but he was not very tall - which goes to show that you don't need to be 6 ft. tall to pull off (dressy) summer shorts. On a warmer day, I would have loved to see this look without the jacket and a pair of loafers.

Love, susu

Omotesando, Tokyo.

2010-06-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

Balenciaga Giant City! - My new love. Hat: cute boutique in Daikanyama.

Susu's LDS floral headband with a tie-dye romper & linen blazer from La Foret (Harajuku)/Zara sandals.

Beautiful Prada Store in Omotesando.

S wearing: Toms/Wilfred lyocell high-waisted pants/TB floral tank & Denim cropped button-up from Daegu (Korea).

I made Susu do an action shot - A Japanese grandpa laughed at us... lol

This was my next post you guys have all been waiting for - Yes! I finally chose/purchased my new purse! I was deciding between the Chanel Jumbo Caviar (black w/gold) or the YSL Y-bag or Miu Miu - but I think I made the ~~right~~ perfect decision! I'm absolutely in love with this purse - it's very multi-functional: a day & night-time purse... I can wear it with the long strap and the handles fit comfortably over my shoulders (which is a bonus!). It was love at first sight - I'm smitten...

- Love, S.

ただいま！

2010-06-03T00:02:00.000-07:00
I know it's been a long time since our last post...I've been home (Vancouver) for about a week and Serina just got home (Toronto) today! Now it's time to get serious about posting.
On our last day in Japan, we decided to go to Harajuku/Omotesando/Aoyama to try to take some photos of young Japanese street style. The unfortunate thing about Tokyo is that there are so many people approaching pedestrians handing out flyers and tissue packets that no one slows down for anyone. So basically, Serina and I could only approach those who were immobile.
And that's why we're going to spread them out a bit over the next few days. Enjoy!

Love, Susu

Here comes the Sun!

2010-05-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

S. is wearing: floral headband (LDS), jersey cropped tee (Korea), floral shorts (Wilfred)

Clip-on straw hat (LDS), plain white tee (H&M), distressed denim shorts (ZARA)

S. fell in love with the streets and alleys of Daikanyama-cho.

And I was more than happy to comply with Serina's photographic demands!

Today was spent partly in Daikanyama as well as Ikebukuro and Shibuya. Our purpose in Ikebukuro? I'll let Serina cover that in her next post :) Stay tuned for that!
If ever you are in Tokyo, be sure to stop by Daikanyama if the hustle of Tokyo becomes a little stressful. It's the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a cup of tea at a cafe on a (key word!) quiet street. It's definitely one of the most charming areas I've been to!
I am not ready to leave Tokyo but my bank account sure is. Tokyo has been good to me and I'm definitely going to miss dressing up everyday and being surrounded by ingenuity.

Jaa ne, Susu

Tokyo Love: Simplicity at its Best.

2010-05-24T16:50:00.000-07:00

Susu is wearing a Zara fitted blazer with a TNA tank and Citizen jeggings.

Sneakers: Converse.

S is wearing a Wilfred leather jacket, TB sheer tee over a TB floral tank, JBrand military pants and TOMS shoes.

Scarf: Ralph Lauren - LV Mini Pochette

It was raining in Tokyo for the past two days and luckily I brought some semi-winter clothes with me to Asia. Since we usually shop for long periods of time, we decided to stick to the basics: sneakers/or in my case - flat, comfortable shoes. I never realized how comfy TOMS were - it has the arch support and everything! TOMS have been such a great hit in Korea - there are so many different styles/colors - however, in Japan, I feel they are lacking in the shoe department. They are either really cheap, made with plastic/rubber or super expensive (usually designer shoes). We haven't bought much clothing here in Japan, rather, we've been hitting up every electronic department store we've seen. If you're in Tokyo on a rainy day, electronic stores are a perfect way to spend your day - you'll find amazing stuff you never knew existed! Things that you never thought you needed until you saw it!! Anyways, today we're hitting up Daikanyama and a second round of Shibuya 109 =) Jaa ne...

- Love, Susu & S.

新宿で雨が降りました...

2010-05-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

Susu is wearing h&m Garden collection floral-silk top/Phillip Lim 3.0 cotton blazer/Wilfred silk scarf.

Flats: Cinti - Florence.

- Love, S.

Asian Inspiration: Style Diary (1)

2010-05-20T05:53:00.000-07:00

Graphic tees

Linen sky blue boyfriend blazer - Myeongdong.

Casual cotton short sleeve sweater.

Jersey floral romper - Shibuya 109.

Denim cropped button-up - Daegu.

Hand-made hairbands - OIOI.

Barbara Flats & Peppy Heels - Myeongdong

Vivi Magazine/Pearl ring (sinsa)/Ram ring (Aland)/Earrings (Aland)/Kate Mascara (tokyo)/Watch (shibuya109)/Chained key necklace (OIOI)/Nail polish (Etude House)/Lash knockout mascara (tokyo)/Leaf headpiece (shibuya109)/Bracelets (sinsa).

My purchases speak for themselves - everything in Asia is beautiful. The weather hasn't been that great in Tokyo (raining) however, tomorrow's suppose to be a high of 27! Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best. We're planning to head to Harajuku and I'm anticipating what we'll find there! I want to take pictures of the locals here but I'm intimidated - I even practiced the phrase "Can I take a picture of you?" in Japanese!! - Susu makes fun of me because I sound like Sean Connery when I say 'picture' in Japanese (picture = shashin)! haha Anyways, I had fun taking pictures of my purchases - some were taken with my portrait lens (which is significantly better/sharper). We finished roaming around Shibuya, Shinjuku, Otsuka and Tsukiji (fish market)... now it's time for Harajuku!!

Here we come!.

- Love, S.

Korea Photo Diary (2)

2010-05-19T04:57:00.000-07:00

Our new friendship bracelets & rings - Moi & Beth.

Croissant et Pain au Chocolat.

Korea getting ready for FIFA WORLD CUP 2010!!

James wearing a graphic tee by Aland & Nudies - with his niece & nephew.

In the distance: World Cup Stadium.

Seems like it goes on forever...

My favorite: Sam Gyup Sal.

Noodles Noodles Noodles.

After the first course, you have a choice between rice or noodles - we chose rice =) - rice w/seaweed & fish eggs.

The coolest fish ever!

Millions of fish with a shark.

Jellyfish all tangled.

May flowers have arrived!!!

You do not want to be stuck in the subway during rush hour. -_-

Andong.

This will be truly missed: Pa-ping-soo = amazing!

This is my vacation in Korea all summed up into one blog post! What I'll miss most about Korea is the food! I probably literally gained 5 pounds (no joke)! It's from eating meat everyday - will turn back to greens when I'm back in Toronto! lol What fascinates me is the fact that Korean men/women are sickly thin but all there is to do is eat & drink!! I really don't understand - after a heavy 3 course dinner, most Koreans go for coffee or have dessert. After dessert, they go to a bar and drink till daylight! Sometimes I wish I lived the life of a Korean haha. Anyways, Korea was fun (as always) and I'll be anticipating my next visit - perhaps next summer ;D

- Love, S.

Tokyo Love Story.

2010-05-18T07:24:00.000-07:00

Susu is wearing an h&m grey skirt with a cotton tank from Australia.

Sandals are from Zara.

Purse: Prada.

We (Susu & I) are finally in Tokyo - sorry for the lack of blogging (been super busy!) Today was our first successful (and long) day of shopping. We decided to go to Shibuya 109 and ended up coming out with cute floral rompers, light denim button-ups, head-pieces, polka-dotted high waisted shorts, ice cream pens & big flower headbands!! Our next destination: The Fish Market then Harajuku! Will post pictures of purchases later - need to wake up early tomorrow!

さようなら!

- Love, S.

The Perfect Fit.

2010-05-08T17:07:00.000-07:00

James is wearing an Urban Outfitters button-up, Aland tee and beige cut-off pants, Diesel sunglasses.

Aldo leather sneakers.

Translation: The Way I Am

I made James pose like a model haha.

Surprisingly, it's really hard to find good shopping for les hommes in Korea. However, we came across this amazing store (for men and women) in Myeong Dong called ALAND and I instantly fell in love - you would like it anonymous. =) This retail store is pretty interesting because it has four levels. The top floor is filled with vintage clothes - wild prints, lace, shoulder pads, uniforms - perfect to grab a halloween costume in five minutes. It also carries funky accessories - glasses from the '80s, huge clip-on earrings, colorful bangles, everything be-jeweled. The next floor down has contemporary, everyday, prêt-à-porter type of clothes - mixed in with cool stationary & furniture. Then the main level (ma favorite) is where we found the perfect beige cut-off pants & cool graphic tee. They carry the more high-end designer wear - mostly fashion forward and trendy. I was inspired and bought a tan colored pant as well - it looks great with denim!!. The basement is filled with the casual basics and one-of-a-kind leather boots, heels, flats etc. To go through each floor and to look through everything took a little bit over an hour. It's retail heaven - It's affordable and caters to all types of styles - The best-kept secret of Korea!

- Love, S.

What rushes into my heart & my soul...

2010-05-06T17:28:00.000-07:00

My purchases thus far...and more coming =)

- Love, S.

Korea Photo Diary (1)

2010-05-05T18:02:00.000-07:00

My new flats: Babara - half nude, half black with a cute bow = je l'aime.

My new glasses!! (je blague).

Mignon.

Bracelets Bracelets... I'm obsessed with Bracelets!

Ewha Women's University - amazing architecture.

My flats resemble something don't they? (hehe)

La vie d'une fille.

Attendre.

OMURICE!

=)

Myeong-Dong - As crazy as before.

Selling Strategy: Sell goods on nice cars.

Les photos taken by moi et le bf. Hope you enjoyed them!

- Love, S.

Kawaii Orange

2010-05-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

Andrea is wearing a Wilfred trench, Wilfred lace tank with a Mendicino blazer and Japanese cashmere tights.

Andrea's Chloe Bay Purse in Orange.

A purse always completes the outfit. I've officially made it to Asia and I'm thinking of my next big purse purchase. Like I said before, there are several options in my head: Chanel Jumbo Caviar (black w/gold hardware), YSL downtown tote, YSL Y purse, MiuMiu... I either want something classic or something completely and totally outrageous! Hummmm... I will let you know once I've figured it out. Andrea was given this purse as a gift and She told me she had no choice in color - I personally think this outrageous yet fabulous purse is perfect in this Hermes orange. C'est Kawaii...

- Love, S.

Printemps = Romance

2010-04-26T07:07:00.000-07:00

Linda is wearing a Wilfred Little Moon floral dress, Zara boyfriend blazer, Wilfred cashmere scarf.

Linda's beautiful Miu Miu Bow Satchel.

Classic Chanel Flats.

Romantic Colors.

Simplicity. It's all about your great statement piece in your wardrobe. Here, Linda's statement piece is the Wilfred Little Moon floral-silk dress. Her accessories - scarf, purse & flats compliment her tenue - c'est très chic. I'm still very obsessed with the Miu Miu Bow Satchel. I wish they sold more Miu Miu in North America... Anyways, this post has been a very quick & early one - need to get ready for le travail.

- Love, S.

Up Close & Personal W/Georgia.

2010-04-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

Georgia's Chanel caviar large shopper tote.

Clockwise starting from the top: Gum, Gucci sunglasses, Chanel bronzer, YSL Nude Beige Lipstick, Lipstick Pen, Rocky Mountain rice crispy square, Be-jeweled BB, LV wallet, Rumeur perfume, Itouch & ciggs.

YSL Lipstick & A Lipstick Pen

LV Wallet & the BB

Rumeur perfume

Heart-inspired Ciggs

I'm so fascinated when I'm exposed to someone else's purse. The belongings inside and the purse itself defines who you are and your character - what you value, what you must have, your personality etc. While I was taking les photos of Georgia's purse (and everything that was in it at the time)... She stopped me and said she always carried a pen with her. I feel like a pen is over-looked and under valued sometimes. It's an object that we actually take for granted - you can do wonders with a pen... no? (haha). What do you think? Can you live with or without a pen? What's the number one thing you can't leave out of your purse (besides the usual - cosmetics, phone & wallet)? For me, I would need to say my planner.

- Love, S.

The Paper Bag Princess.

2010-04-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

I want to be a collector of old hat boxes...

Georgia - Love at first sight.

Vintage Ferragamo flats.

Georgia & I went vintage shopping a couple days ago and found some great finds! We stopped by Cat's Meow and The Paper Bag Princess (Avenue & Davenport) and that's where Georgia found two amazing blazers. The yellow blazer (unknown designer) has such a great fit - it's very 80s & has beautiful lapels which can be played around with. A definite statement piece for the summer and it'll be perfect when paired with grey or white jeans! The black and white checkered blazer by Moschino is a classic blazer with a twist. What makes this blazer so unique are the cute details with the gold buttons and once again, the fit is perfect. Overall, the day turned out to be wonderful and I forgot how much fun vintage shopping was... I did buy a beautiful silk Giorgio Armani 3/4 length top but I didn't get a chance to take pictures of it yet! Perhaps I'll wear it this weekend so you guys will be able to see the 'wonderfulness' of it.

- Love, S.

a sudden burst of rain...

2010-04-20T20:44:00.000-07:00
Michelle of the hidden attic recently received a Balenciaga Giant Town from her boyfriend, who's just returned from Hong Kong. After I got over my initial raging fit of jealousy, I recovered my composure and was able to take some photos of her and her new baby.

Floral bustier tank: Wilfred, short military jacket: MANGO

Light, functional, delicious, beauty.

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

In other news, I finally booked my flight for our trip to Tokyo in May! It'll be the second time Serina and I are in Tokyo together. I have big plans and high expectations! I'm really looking forward to blogging from one of my favourite cities in the world...

-Susu

Vendredi.

2010-04-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

Tiffany is wearing an Urban Outfitters blazer, Wilfred Free top, Zara high-waisted linen pants & Ferragamo heels.

Les accessoires: Forever nautical-inspired necklace, Vintage belt, Hermes bracelet & Chanel (nude w/gold hardware) jumbo caviar.

Georgia is wearing Twenty8Twelve shirt, Helmut Lang Vest, Michael Kors leather jacket, topshop leggings & Sam Edelman booties.

Helmut Lang + Herve Leger = perfection.

Les Filles.

Le-Smoking.

Smoking with style.

Georiga/Tiffany/Courtney/Moi.

Jolie.

Georgia's grandma's rings.

Candid shot.

Up close and personal - the lighting was great!

Georgia's be-dazzled black berry.

Until next time...*rawr*.

Vendredi consisted of: Jack Astors then to Moroco, a photoshoot in front of a really nice store in Yorkville, a beautifully-lit parking lot and then met some ~~random~~ obnoxious people at Nyood, so headed for home sweet home five minutes after. I was definitely not prepared that night pour le photo-shoot hence, there were no photos de moi. My shoes were not being nice to me that day as well, so I ended up buying a pair of Toms in black - very comfortable actually! I was very casual compared to these beauties. (haha). Tiffany wearing her harem-inspired pant! Georgia showcasing her new purchase - Helmut Lang Vest - great fit & color! Courtney with her first-time worn silk top which évidemment looked fabulous on her!

Anyways, this up-coming weekend will be my last week in Toronto before I head to Asia for some inspiration - je ne peux pas attendre, oh mon dieu.

- Love, S.

A Naked Obsession.

2010-04-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

If you haven't checked out the new drapy lyocell pants (in Naked) at Aritzia, then you're missing out! This 'harem-inspired' pant is parfait pour le spring/summer (haha). It looks good on all body types - for the curvy & slim - I love the side zipper and the cute pleating in the front! It personifies effortlessness, comfort & style! Courtney, once again, outfits it perfectly - she's wearing (obviously) the Wilfred drapy lyocell pant with the Wilfred linen blazer, Wilfred linen scarf in light pink and H&M creme top. I'm wearing a Wilfred lace/silk top with a Talula Babaton cardi and TB boyfriend blazer, grey harem pants (korea) and Wilfred linen scarf in coral pink. Yes, I know... we're Wilfred-obsessed... It's not our fault, it's ~~hard~~ very difficult working with beautiful clothes. Until next time... à bientôt!

- Love, S.

Summer is coming!

2010-04-13T23:36:00.000-07:00
The air is warming up and the store fronts are getting really floral - must mean that spring has settled in and summer is just around the corner!

...but this is not a spring/summer post.

This super mild winter we've had meant that I couldn't wear much of what I'd anticipated, including this fabulous hooded sweater coat I purchased at Stefanel in Florence. It's miles and miles of knit, goes down to the knee, has short sleeves and hidden pockets.
Here is a pic of when my friend Sua and I were playing with lipstain on a regular afternoon:

Now that's done. Spring and summer fashion from now on! Peaches, nudes, creams, and florals for everyone! Hurrah!
Did I mention that I have a final exam tomorrow morning? Either I really hate school or I really love Serina.

Love, susu

Featured Blogger: Michelle

2010-04-13T23:20:00.000-07:00
Introducing my sister and fellow blogger, Michelle of the hidden attic

Leather jacket: Jecci 5, Scarf: Zara, Jeans: GAP, Bag: System, Shoes: Cinti,
These hiking boots were purchased when we were (boxing day shopping!) in Florence. They were actually a great deal, and so on-trend. When she wore these to fashion week in New York they were captured for a piece on VanityFair.com. See it here!

Cardigan: Zara, Booties: Steve Madden
This was taken on her birthday, when she broke out the antlers she designed and made herself as a tribute to the late and great Alexander McQueen. She attached the antlers to the turban-esque head wrap she wears - and gets compliments on - nearly everyday. The result is a headpiece that is a little weird, a lot chic, and a fitting homage to the designer.

Love, susu

New Dress, New Shoes, New Lens.

2010-04-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

Shoes: Browns

My sister being a goof.

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Perfect shot.

My youngest sister came to visit for a week and as you can tell from les photos... we had fun. She got me the portrait lens (50mm) as a gift - thanks beautiful - and we began playing around with it. I'm honestly obsessed with it and I can't wait to use it outside! The shoes are ~~pretty~~ fantabulous and it's made out of suede. The dress = parfait - I love florals. I bought a denim romper as well, which I'll be wearing this week, pending the weather...(hehe). Esther left aujourd'hui and I won't be seeing her till le summer - so sad that we live so far away from each other.

- Love, S.

S/S Look (Part Two)

2010-04-08T21:26:00.000-07:00

C'est Moi wearing a Talula Babaton floral tank, Club Monaco buttoned sweater, Wilfred cropped denim jacket, Wilfred linen scarf and Zara high-waisted skirt. Les accessoires: Eva LV clutch & Hermès bracelet.

I'm so into jean jackets ever since last summer... It just becomes your uniform and is definitely essential. It was my youngest sister that took the picture of me. I don't usually post pictures of myself because there's nobody here to take les photos. If you don't already know, my sister is obsessed with photography as well - even more than me! (haha). Anyways, will take advantage ~~of her~~ of her skills while she's here. This week has been too long ------- tgif well, almost!

- Love, S.