two weeks until the launch of the h&m conscience collection..

i've marked my calendar once again for the spring launch of h&m's latest "green" collection coming to a store near you on April 14th.... unlike recent collaborations with brands like lanvin, matthew williamson and jimmy choo, the conscience collection is AFFORDABLE and in touch with what's happening in current fashion...

this trend of ecologically-friendly clothing is nothing new to the fashion world, but has become increasingly present in affordable brands such as h&m, zara and the gap... last year, h&m launched the hugely successful "garden collection" which featured vibrant florals and watercolours which screamed of spring and made you want lie in the grass of a lavender field, staring into each others eyes.. [twi reference, sorry!]
the conscience collection gives a similar vibe, however, without the elaborate palette... this collection features exclusively white and nude tones which may not agree with all...

natalie portman was the first to debut this collection during oscar week... i will definatly be following her lead..

photos by H&M

wallis...

today the toronto star featured a story about the illustrious Wallis Simpson... socialite who created a royal scandal when she pulled, heir to the throne, Edward VIII, from his royal duties in the 1930's.. interestingly, she is remembered equally for being “too ambitious, too ruthless, too greedy, too mannish, too sexual, too cruel, too divorced, too pro-German and too American" as she is for being a style icon.. you can see why...



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spring has sprung...

after yesterday, i'm finding it difficult to put on my thick wool tights and heavy jacket... is it spring time yet?!
here's what i'm dreaming of...

so i didn't intend for this to be a fashion blog... but the images i've seen on the F/W runways and backstage this season have been too good not to share... here are some more from backstage at Proenza Schouler...

 

 

Photos by Jak & Jil

another drool-inducing collection...

jason wu - fw11

Photos by Pamela Berkovic

NYC FW..

... so I need to take a moment to travel to New York Fashion week where 3.1 Phillip Lim is making me sick with envy for his fall/winter 2011 collection... it was described by Mr. Lim as “...about these chic women who ride bikes to work, to brunch, to a cocktail party.” Oh how I would like to be one of those women...

 

Photos by Pamela Berkovic

Buenos Aires...

Pulled from my travel blog... my wonderful trip to Buenos Aires in December...

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Today was our last day in Buenos Aires and the last day of our trip. What starts well doesn't often end well but in our case, this trip has been truly wonderful from start to finish. BA is one of the major reasons for this.


Having first experiencing this city around 8 years ago I was shocked to find that it still lived up to my fond memory and in some ways surpassed my big expectations. BA is a graceful city filled with history, culture, contempory art and design. It is a city of forward thinkers and deeply rooted traditions. It is truly a city that all can enjoy. At times it can be a little overwhelming in it's vastness, but there are some wonderful pockets of peaceful traquility that can't be beat. Whether it be wandering the tree-lined avenidas in Palermo Viejo looking for the latest fashions, marvelling at the antique markets in San Telmo or quietly enjoying a cafe con leche in one of the many outdoor cafes spread throughout, BA should suit any traveller's style.

It is with great sadness that I leave here today but I have a sneaking feeling I may be back....

birthday month is finally coming to a close... 5 cakes later, i'm beginning to wonder if it was all worth it...

mad for malta...

while cleaning out my SD card recently, i came across my photos from my June trip to Malta... after feeling the harsh chill of this mornings 3C.. i thought it might be nice to take a sunny stroll back to the Mediterranean...