Monthly Archives: March 2010

Ahhh we have been blessed this week with extraordinarily nice weather.  The hot weather has yet to come but I have been on cloud 9 with all sun.  Here I am getting my dose of much-needed vitamin D after this dark winter.  Getting your daily requirements of vitamin D is difficult to obtain from food alone – it is only found in oily fish like tuna and salmon as well as milk.  The best way to get it is to stand out in the sun (with sunscreen) and drink it up.  Vitamin D aids in the absorption and utilization of calcium which will keep your bones strong and prevents osteoporosis.  Research studies also suggest that getting enough vitamin D may help prevent high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and some forms of cancer.  I think this post should have been called “Body Break“.

Wearing my fave leather jacket that I bought from Club Monaco on Bloor St 2 years ago at 70% off for $150.  The leather is still soft and it has maintained its original shape quite well.  Jeans are by Uniqlo in Soho and oxfords are from Century 21.

Love the zipper detail of the jacket.  Sunglasses are $19 from Joe Fresh.

Sweater is a Zara purchase from last year.  It was on sale for $20.

I normally belt it with this elastic and faux leather Costa Blanca belt that I purchased on sale for $5.  CM

To escape the rain Sunday afternoon, I travelled to Joe Fresh at Queens Quay to check out the new collection.  They had tons of bikini tops and bottoms as well as one pieces and I found this one on sale.  The two pieces collectively came to a total of $3.88 (for reals!) and I picked up the flip-flops for $4.  I look forward to styling this safari suit with colourful scarves and wood and gold accessories. CM

This shot was taken after a sun-filled day in Venice, CA. I look relaxed because I really was! Relaxing is something I cherish. You can’t put a price tag on relaxation and that’s why it’s so great. I bought this nautical knit dress at Joe Fresh and it’s one of my favourite wardrobe staples.

I’ve worn this dress so many ways. Here I paired it with leggings from Winners, a basic black cardigan from the GAP, some random necklaces, and my moto jacket from H&M. 

The giant clown above the CVS store in Venice – what’s the story behind this guy anyway? Can anyone tell me?

Me and the bff. Windblown.

These jazz shoes are from Century 21 in NYC, and my red purse is the friendship purse I got at I Miss You vintage on Ossington street in Toronto. Looking forward to wearing this dress sans leggings when warmer days are upon us. JD

I blame my distasterous hair in these shots (not to mention this one) on the rain.  I have to be more proactive in the morning and check the weather before I spend the grueling time in the bathroom, styling my hair for it to be destroyed by the damp weather a day of rain showers will bring.   Seriously though – it looked good for the half hour I spent in my apartment before I left for work.

I have been meaning to share this H&M sweater with you for a while.  I can’t get enough of the ruffled shoulders and I wear it as much as I can – it is just too pretty not to.  The skirt you have already seen is from H&M, necklace from Aldo accessories and tights by Silks.  The boots were a great find made at H&M over a year ago – they were $10!  CM

Yes, leopard print is associated with cougars (shouldn’t they be called “leopards”?) and grandmas around the world but, I don’t care. It it is a staple in my wardrobe that hangs beside all my black.  Every season I tell myself – along with at least 5 other friends – “no more leopard print” but I never follow through.  I am drawn to it as any female would be drawn to a “70% OFF SHOES” sign or like how Lindsay Lohan is drawn to a bottle of vodka.

A friend in Calgary once referred to Toronto as a “Concrete Jungle”.  Did they expect me to take offence to this name?  I could care less as 1. they have obviously never been to this green city between the months of April through October and 2. it creates the perfect backdrop for my leopard print numbers.

I found this leopard print dress at Winners for $29.99 last week.  The jacket is a Suzy Shier sale purchase at $15.  The pin is Aldo Accessories at $8, tights are by Hue, necklace from Forever 21 and boots from Winners. The belt is a fantastic $6 staple from Joe Fresh.  CM

One of the best things about working at Bay & Bloor are all the great places to visit that are close by.  Our coffee break on this particular day took us to the ROM where we thought would be a good place to take some pics.   After searching high and low for a great navy blazer I instantly fell in love with the structured shoulders and knew this was The One.  The shirt dress I picked up a couple years ago at H&M and the boots were another great Aldo purchase two years ago for $70.  They have a great vintage feel and the leather is so thick and sturdy I got way more than what I paid for.  My necklace can still be found at H&M.  I’ve had a lot of wear out of it this winter with neutral dresses and sweaters and it will definitely take me through the summer.  The grey ribbed tights are on sale at Aldo for $10 and were an absolute must to complete this outfit - because what looks better with navy than grey?  CM