The Look for Less

The quest for the perfect black bag is almost like the little black dress. I have in my mind there is a great combination of sleek and chic with a little roughness so my work purse can transition easily into weekend affairs without looking too serious. I have always drooled over high-end designer bags (usually from the…

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Accessory Crush of the Week~ Countrified Pride Designs

I’m excited to introduce this week’s accessory crush Countrified Pride Designs, specializing in handcrafted jewelery with a hint of southern charm. Creator Kayla Vernon has been playing with beads since she can remember and although she has tried various art forms always came back to her love of jewelery making.  CPD specializes in semi-precious stones and…

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Maxi Mize Me

Being on the shorter statured side, I tend to have a general rule with skirts and dresses, that they are no longer than knee-length and heels are a must.  This season is throwing a curveball at my rules, with all the long maxi skirts and dresses paired with flat soled boots. However not wanting to…

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Fall Back Home

I don’t get to visit my parents that often, usually a couple of times a year during holidays. They live in a beautiful corner of the world, otherwise known as NW British Columbia. Below the snow-capped coastal peaks are beautiful valleys with some of the greatest fly fishing known to man. This time of year,…

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Here’s To The Boys

Whenever I post on fashion, to-date it’s been for the ladies. If the gent’s in your life are anything like G2, it would include the combination of being a conservative dresser who hates to venture into stores and is also colour blind. So to remedy this trifecta I usually venture out solo to find appropriate…

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Accessory Crush of the Week~ Nicole Valentine Studio

I used to work in Upstate New York and one of the places I stayed/visited was Corning. A pretty town renowned for it’s glassmaking past and present (hint on where Corningware comes from), there is a beautiful museum of glass to visit as well as many studios and boutiques that specialize in the trade. So when…

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