I was greeted at work today with a leftover candy buffet from the BFF
night that took place at our Westboro location last night. "Fax me" has
to be my ultimate favorite of the bunch - and it gave me an office
crush-y vibe that reminded me of all the new C comme Ça bags we received not long ago.
Based out of Montreal, all of their products are made of recycled
leather and felt (extremely durable!). These will definitely catch that
special someone's eye from a cubicle or two away. Most of these are available in a few colors, too.
le porte monnaie - $80
sac madame (brun) - $180
landscape 13" laptop case - $60
(note: these come in an array of sizes - we even have ipad cases!)
Tonight is the night you have all been waiting for! The BFF event is finally here! You better come down with your bestie to the Wellington location and grab some sales and snacks! Just a reminder, we are teamed-up with Viens Avec Moi and Beauty School Dropouts to offer you a night of photoshoots, mainicures, friendship bracelet making, sweets and drinks. We will also we offering an extra 10% off and 20% if you AND your gal get something. I thought I would leave you with some silly pictures of me and my BFF Brianna from back in tha day..... Winter fun!
This time of year is a confusing time for me. My mindset is never consistent with what is happening outside. Especially on days like today when the shades of grey outside are endless. I like to do things to take my mind off of the fact that all of the outside is frozen solid. This morning to take my mind off of things, I listened to Neil Young's "Cowgirl in the Sand". It instantly made me feel warmer inside as Neil always does.
Another thing I like to do when I'm feeling down on the cold is buy myself pretty things to remind myself that soon I can lay in the sunshine wearing all my new spring clothes that I have been hoarding all winter. Like this Mink Pink suede skirt. It's perfectly 70s and makes me want to weave myself a crown full of daisies to go with it! I'm pretty sure Joni Mitchel had a skirt just like this one.
Mink Pink Rhinestone Cowboy Skirt $79 Available at both locations
Don't forget... Spring time is merely a breath away. Soon we will be warm. Soon we will be riding bikes and picking daffodils and having pic-nics. We mustn't let the winter get the best of us! Treat yourself to something that reminds you of the spring. Whether it be a bouquet of flowers or a new addition to your wardrobe! You're worth it xoxo.
Regine gave you all a little sneak preview on Monday to the latest in our "easiest-crafts on the planet" series. This one takes a pair of ballet flats and a black sharpie. C'est tout! Voilà! Now instead of ending the post there, let's look at how adorable Éloïse's little legs are. My God, nothing cuter!
(Oh and if you are wondering if we ever take on difficult projects, the answer is not if we can avoid it. If we do ever present you with a "hard" craft we will so overblow the labor it involves that you will find it quite simple after reading all the whining we do.)
This is the new trick, point to things when the word is said. She knows that these are not just "souliers" but her "party shoes"! Much much more important. She can also point at Regine when asked where is "Tata Reggie", which melted her heart and paid for these shoes in kind. (Can you spot Rocco's feet? Another cutie!)
Her rockin' chevron ballet flats. How hip are they? I think this blogger's daughter definitely needs a pair, I hope her little E has an Auntie nice enough to make her some!
Look at this happy face in ballet shoes. Maybe her future holds what Tara-Lynn has had me finally fall for in 2011. Having been a tap dancer and LOVING Shirley Temple growing up, ballet never hit my radar. But maybe Él will choose her own way. Now if only she had another Auntie that would take her for lessons..... hint hint.
I am definitely spilling the beans on this one, but I just couldn't wait to start telling you guys about the Vintage Lingerie Pop-up shop. Regine and I have been collecting these pieces for so long... opening that box with all the pieces together, it was sexy-coy overload! Aren't these two above just perfect? You wouldn't even have to say or do anything, the seduction would be 100% visual. And its always so hard to think of what to say...
Kristal has been working really hard to put together a
really beautiful shopping experience for you all. If her invitations are
any indication, it is gonna be a dream!
Oh, Hey Girl! Just thought I would holler at you and let you know we got a new shipment of Mink Pink in. Ain't that sweet? I think I will wear this dress in the winter with tights and an animal print cardigan.. but Summa' time calls for BARE.
Mink Pink, Marjorie Dress $95
Vintage Frames, $24
This dress is also available in WHITE (walking down the isle soon anyone?)
P.S. When I say "Hey Girl, Hey"... I'm
really calling out to Beyonce. I like to pretend she is reading
this....or that we may one day have a phone conversation about Blue Ivy Oh, sigh.
I am so so so excited that spring deliveries are filing our racks. It is so wonderful to fall in love with all new clothes and start dreaming up new outfits to wear to all the fun things we will be doing in the upcoming months. So very very very happy! But then some dumb guy I happen to live with and have sworn an oath of forever-ness with says "But it's the middle of January, what the heck are you gonna do with spring clothes?". I give him the mother of all stink eyes and wonder if maybe loud rock music damaged his brain along with his ear drums!
REASON 1: Love, I love it. I want it. REASON 2: It's gonna sell to someone else and then I will have to deal with envy and jealousy all season. REASON 3: It feels really good to treat myself. I work hard and damn it, I look cute! REASON 4: I like reminding myself that winter doesn't last forever, it will end!
REASON 5: There are so many ways to wear it now in "winter-y" ways! Let me demonstrate:
Look how cute my yellow cardigan looks with this Birds of North America dress? Some nice white woolly tights and I am cozy and cute. When it warms up I am so excited to wear this dress with my brown leather wedges and carry a basket instead of a purse. ADORABLE!
Here I have paired it with my Dace Skye blouse and some flashy red nylons. I feel great in this outfit. Now for all of you who missed the boat on the Dace top, (they sold so fast this season!) we have awesome blouses coming in for SS12. Don't dilly-dally this time!
Birds of North America Duck, $174
Love this little dress and so glad it is mine! We have it in gray too, very sophisticated in gray.
