Seasonal Sparkle

I'm either giving you a great gift idea, a great gift hint to drop to someone, or a great gift-to-yourself idea! Or even just something pretty to look at. Either way check out these stunning Kate Spade Metro Grand watches I stumbled upon last week. 

Talk about perfect holiday sparkle for your wrist, but also with the option to switch out the strap! To me the whole switching out the strap concept reminds me of the kinds of versatile watches that were around when I was a kid. Switch out the strap or the coloured bezel and it's like you've got a whole new watch! I like these ones because one is party perfect where as the other one is more streamlined and classic... okay, maybe not the neon pink as much but definitely the black! 

I'm torn on which combo I love the most: I'm very drawn to the classic gold and black, but how fun is the rainbow and pink?

My Little iPhone

Yet another not-so-practical iPhone cover that I can't get enough of! Who wouldn't want a 3D bedazzled My Little Pony case with actual hair? :)

This photo was posted by Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet on Instagram and although I say it's not practical, it's WAY more practical then the last one she posted!

Black & White

It is no secret that black and white is HUGE for spring! This is one of my favourite colour trends because it can often be made up of existing items in your closet! We all have black things, we all have white things, and I'm going to bet that we also all have black&white things. Ingredients, check. The other thing I like about the trend is how neutral it really is. It has a classic and chic look to it. You can also play around with it by adding a pop of colour with an accessory, shoe, or make up. Make it your own, there's no wrong way!

Jamie Chung in Alice + Olivia | Shay Mitchell in Sachin + Babi

BUT, if you were to go shopping, I found some beautiful finds that are just right for spring and summer...

 Parker | DVF

Or, instead of making the black and white pop with colourful accessories, you can do just the opposite and rock the trend WITH the accessories...

Cambridge Satchel | Marc by Marc Jacobs Cross-body

L.A.M.B. Cia Pump | SoftWalk Napa Flat

Splurge vs Save: the Skeleton Watch

I previously mentioned that I have my eye on the Marc by Marc Jacobs Henry Skeleton leather watches, but while I pine away over those (and they are actually sold out most places anyway), I've found a comparable watch that is not nearly so pricey! Yes it's not as incredibly cool as the Skeleton watches, BUT considering they are about $170 less, I think that is just fine. The price of the Skeleton watches vary but no matter what you are looking to drop about 200 bucks, whereas this American Eagle find will only set you back $25.

I will also admit, these pictures are quite deceiving - the American Eagle watch does not look nearly as bright or neon as the Marc Jacobs one, but I promise you, I've seen it in real life and it is VERY neon!

It's in the Bag: PFW

Previously I showcased some purses that were seen on the streets outside of New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, and in an effort to avoid being too repetitive I actually was going to skip Paris... that was until I saw the street style that is! Of all 3 collections, this has to be my favourite!!! 

I was pretty torn on which I loved the most, but I think I've put them in order the best I can, starting with this snakeskin/neon/metal beauty!

What do you think? Are these your favourite set in the handbag trilogy?

Attraction Alert: Coloured Lens Ray-Ban Aviators

Summer, are you here yet? Because I've found your perfect sunglasses! 

I have seen these sunglasses pop up a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and I can not get enough! They are your traditional Ray-Ban Aviators and come in about 6 different colours. They also come in either a gradient lens or a mirrored lens. Apparently mirrored lenses will be big for spring/summer - who knew?! Not sure if I'm a huge fan of mirrored lenses (they kind of make me think of sunglasses from my childhood and I'm not sure if that's a good thing) but I'm willing to give anything a shot!

My biggest problem (which let's admit, is not a problem at all) is that I can't decide between the orange or the green lens...

It's in the Bag: LFW

Last week Shopbop did it again, sharing pictures of handbags, this time featured on the streets of London for London Fashion Week. I realized after my last post, that although these are beautiful bags and I love admiring them, half the fun is seeing the ensemble that they are paired with! Mixing patterns, textures, colours - there is some neat styling to be seen here. Of this lot, I'd probably say my favourite is between the orange (love the clean, simple lines and vibrant colour) and the blue/green holographic one (holographic/metallic textiles are going to be HUGE for fall). Which one would you like to tote around?

It's in the Bag: NYFW

Last week during New York Fashion Week, Shopbop put up an album on Facebook with some pictures of designer handbags that were seen around the New York City streets. Some of these handbags are completely amazing! My favourite of the lot is by FAR the Kate Spade multi-colour clutch. I'm also very drawn to anything neon at the moment so that pink one is also catching my eye. Which one is your favourite?

A+O iCouture

Shortly after my post showing off my iCouture, I came across this little beauty - this is an Alice + Olivia iPhone case! I don't know if it's for sale, or if will be for sale (I've looked a bit online and haven't found it), but designer Stacey Bendet posted it on Instagram. It's not very practical - imagine it in your purse - but man is it cute! It's also pretty hilarious. I love LOVE love it!

Stunning Skeletons

I never used to be much of a watch person. I have always loved watches and wanted to wear one, but never really got in the habit of wearing one consistently. I think that was mainly to do with the fact that I never found one I loved enough to wear all the time. That is until 2 Christmases ago. I got from my parents the wonderful gold Michael Kors Mid-sized Runway watch. I love it because it's not too big, it's not small but a more classic size, and goes with just about everything! Last year I got another one - the Michael Kors white ceramic glitz version. I love LOVE that one. Between the two I'm now wearing a watch almost everyday, and I don't know how I didn't before!

My preferred style of watches has stayed the same (not into the tiny ones or the oversized ones) and I recently stumbled upon some watches that not only fit the bill, but are stunning and unique! They are the brand new Marc by Marc Jacobs Henry Skeleton Leather watches. I am pretty crazy about them... don't be surprised if you see me walking around with that yellow one around my wrist before summer hits! :)

 

Designer iCouture...

My iPhone has better outfits then I do. I'm only kidding... a little bit. But really, who gets their iPhone several designer options to choose from? Me. I do. 

I've always been a fan of having some sort of cover or skin on my phones, but two things changed when I got an iPhone:

1. I fell in love with it more than any other phone I'd experienced
2. I discovered that fashion designers must feel the same way because there is a slew of amazing high-end designer options available for it

I think the second I got my iPhone (or at least within about 24 hours) I was online looking for the prefect cover to accessorize my phone with. I found it fairly quickly. The deep emerald Marc By Marc Jacobs Metallic Stardust Logo cover. I got my phone last fall and it was perfect. As spring was approaching, I found myself wanting a lighter option. I found the pefect one in my Diane Von Furstenberg New Lips Case. This past summer while shopping in Montreal I stumbled upon my Victoria's Secret Neon Pink Rubber Case. The least expensive of all my cases, it was the one that got the most comments and compliments! Next, this Christmas in my stocking I got a Boo ("The World's Cutest Dog") Case. I am a big fan of Boo and this case is just the cutest case imaginable!

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg, Victoria's Secret, Boo

My latest Kate Spade case

Just last week for my birthday, I was lucky enough to get a case I had been coveting for a long while. That cover is by Kate Spade New York cover the Audrey Hepburn eye detail. Not only is this cover perfect for me (white edging to match my phone, pink sides, and HELLO, Audrey!) but it also has a feature none of my other covers has: a flash diffuser. That's right! Basically it helps prevent the flash of your phone from picking up the colour of your case when you take pictures! It can really be a hassle to take the case off every time you want to take a picture, so this case might just be the case for me for the foreseeable future since I love taking iPhone pics! Love love love it! 

So although I have a latest and favourite case for my phone, the fact still stands that I have some awesome iCouture to choose from! What do you do with your phone? One case, a few? 

Accessorized with Bubbles

I'm not sure if you are familiar but there is a necklace that is circulating around Pinterest, the blog-o-sphere, magazines, TV, you name it! That necklace is the J.Crew bubble necklace. It retails for a whopping $174 dollars. I've seen the odd blog here and there that talk about getting it different places like eBay - it usually comes from China in this instance and the quality is iffy (that cheap brassy metal and such...). Others have gotten a deal like Groupon, but they are based in the States (as a Canadian, that doesn't help me much). 

After deciding I would one day just buy the necklace for full price, a website presented itself to me and my wallet rejoiced! Enter: Hello Fab. I heard about them through another blog - they make J.Crew style jewelry (not just the bubble necklace), sell the pieces at a reasonable price AND ship to Canada! Right away I ordered my coveted black necklace, and decided throw in a yellow one for good measure. The necklaces were $22/each (helllooooo savings!) and the shipping was a flat $12.95. The email said I should get my package in 14 days and I almost exactly did. No duties on it either! I loved their selection of colours and styles. I will definitely be shopping there again and soon!

All in all it was a great experience, I have the necklace I've been eying for a while, and saved a whack load of cash! I'm also one step/necklace closer to my resolution to accessorize myself. Doesn't get better than that!