Kate Spade Debut!

Holy Mack! Have you seen the new Kate Spade collection? I'm so in love with each of these pieces but if I had to pick just one, it would be the Madeleine Mona Coat (top left). I'm considering selling a kidney so I can justify owning that coat...

Paul Smith

Happy Socks = Happy Feet. Discovering these made my day.
Available from Gravity Pope. While you're there make sure to check out the shoe selection.

My wishlist is growing
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Ornaments for All Seasons

I've been coveting the Kate Spade Festive Peacock ornaments for quite some time. They are the kind of decorations I would keep out all year round because they are too beautiful to pack away. To further tempt me, the Kate Spade website has the newest Holly Heights Ornaments on sale - 50% off.




Decisions decisions decisions ... I'll just have to add both of these sets to my wishlist!

Cupcake Containers

So cute you could almost eat them! I spotted these back in November at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and then again in Domino magazine. Designed by Barbara Thompson, these sweet lacquer bowls would be the perfect addition to any office or landing strip, or used as the sweetest sugar bowl ever. My personal favorites are Lagoon (teal), Strawberry, and Lemon.

The large wooden version is sold out, but these cuties are still available from Rose and Radish in San Francisco, and the MOMA

via: Rose and Radish

Dear Easter Bunny

If you happen to be hopping past my house this year, I am hoping you'll have this in your pouch for me.


Keepsake Necklace - GemsByEm

love Kitty xo

Spring Inspiration - Paul & Joe

Two years ago I had the opportunity to jet off to Paris. It was there I had my first experience with Paul & Joe. Specifically, the most beautiful blush pink coloured Paul & Joe swing coat with mod 60's round pockets and gold buttons. It was love at first sight. I bought it. I've never regretted the price, or having to shlep it home on a crowded airplane from halfway across the world. It still remains the item of clothing that I reach for whenever I have a special occasion and I want to feel special.

Now that I'm back in Canada, I have to settle for drooling over beautiful Paul & Joe collections via the internet. This dress is from the Paul & Joe Spring 09 collection and it's fantastic. The colour is retro and reminds me of the 50’s Sunbeam kitchen collection. The cut is modern and a wearable take on the famous wiggle dress. The sleeves are without a doubt the icing on this seafoam green cupcake. I do believe that this is the equivalent to my blush pink coat, only in the form of a dress. When I showed this picture to the Dr, he said, “Its old school awesome, just like you!” Does it get any better than that?

Can we please go back to Paris?
via: Net-A-Porter

Elle Moss - Vintage Inspired Photography

Elle Moss is one of my new favourite photographers. My first experience with Elle’s photos happened via flikr when I ran across “Magnify”; Elle’s playful self portrait inspired by one of my all time favourite movies, Amelie. I’d love to say that I have a favourite, but each photo evokes so many different emotions that I could never rest at just having one. If you click one link today, make it this one and check out all Elle’s images here: ellemoss.etsy.com

via Elle Moss: ellemoss.etsy.com Ÿellemoss.blogspot.com Ÿflickr.com/photos/torchlightlms

Spring Inspiration from Mui Mui

It's official - I am completely obsessed with the wedge heel for Spring 09. Imagine how brilliant these would look when paired with a full skirt for day and a short cuffed short or sleek denim skirt for the weekend.



Mui Mui - Patent Leather Wedges (570$)
Photo Source - Net-A-Porter

Hunter Wellies

In keeping with the rainy theme of the day, I recently discovered love, church & state. I love everything about their collection. This picture reminds me of Spring on the farm; the dress is typical kitty-wear, and I am especially drawn to the boots. I admit to owning the Wellies (shown on the model) in black, but after seeing this photo, I am wishing for a pair in red for the coming season.



{Note: I'm a size 7}

Smythe Statement

Now this is what I call a statement jacket.... Sourcing it will be a whole other story. Smythe is notoriously tough to find, does not distribute or sell online, and ships randomly. Did I mention they are Canadian and totally worth it ?!

Check out the Smythe Spring 2009 collection here.


Interesting factoid - Tommy Smythe, designer and television regular (Sarah's House / Room Service - Sarah Richardson) is the brother of Christie Smythe - co-designer of Smythe jackets.

Sartorial Inspiration - Statement Jackets

A statement jacket is at the top of my list of things I must own for Spring/Summer and a version for Fall/Winter. Both of these jackets must be a colour and cannot be a version of black or grey or brown - because I already have those and they aren't working for me.


In particular, I love the way the jacket in the picture cuts away from the body at the bottom - it reminds me of the Smythe one-button equestrian style jacket that is featured every fall, yet this version is slightly more office appropriate because it's done in a solid rather than a bold print.

This outfit is classy and I was immediately drawn to how simple it was to create, yet how completely polished and appropriate the girl in the photo looks - I would prefer a longer hemline, but she can rock the short look at her age. This would be an effortless go-to outfit for those days when I just can't find anything to wear to work, and I already have the majority of pieces in my closet to recreate such a look.

To top it off, the necklace and booties are brilliant and make the outfit very age appropriate.

This outfit has given me the inspiration to try to create a new outfit from my endless and tired winter wardrobe. Thanks Scott!

photo source - Sartorialist

Spring Inspiration from Chloe

Spring hasn’t even sprung and already my wallet is looking empty. These oversize bow wedge sandals from Chloe are perfect - great colour, nice bow detail across the toe, chic wedge heel. The icing on the cupcake is that despite the hefty pricetag (685), they are perfect for both work and casual life. I do hope they go on sale!





photo credit - Net-A-Porter

What I'm not buying...

I am sensing a theme for Spring/Summer - pinks, yellows, greys & florals are where my head's at. I want the posie ring so bad I can taste it.




photo source - Anthropologie

Behind the Clouds

Meow! My favorite material (swiss-dot) and my favorite colour have finally come together to create the perfect dress! I can't wait for Spring to arrive!



Behind the Clouds dress - via Anthropologie