Any Given Sunday

When the weather is nice on weekends. I like to leave the house during the day. I want to make the most of the daylight and run errands, shop, etc. but in the afternoons and evenings? I like to veg out on the couch.

As winter arrives and the dark comes earlier, there will be more and more vegging out on the couch in comfy clothes, nibbling on treats, drinking sweet things, with a good book in hand. For me, the choice is a no brains needed story of romance on my trusty eReader. I still love a good paperback but sometimes you just need something a little more resistant to freshly baked double chocolate chip cookie crumbs.

Clockwise from top left:
1) Vince stretch leggings
2) Hope Grand sweater tunic
3) Reading Glasses Shop 'The Journey' faux-wood glasses
4) Homemade super yummy chocolate chip cookies
5) William-Sonoma hot chocolate and chocolate marshmallows kit
6) Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi 6" eReader
7) FAIR+true fair trade knitted chunky socks

Fierce

I have to balance my love for glitter, bows, and other pretty things with an appreciation for the dark side.

I was surfing the net last night and like many a nights, ended up on Polyvore. I saw this coat on the sidebar and prompty fell head over heels in love. And there's only one word that describes this coat. FIERCE. It totally channels Trinity from the Matrix in all her bad ass glory but minus the cheesy PVC outfit.

And for some reason, that also translated to Yves Saint Laurent's sculptural rings for me. I am in love with the oversize organic shapes plated in yellow cold and wrapped around mesmerizing gems. It's like wearing a piece of the ridiculously opulent Rococo period on your finger or better yet, fingers.

1) YSL Gold-Plated Enamel Ring
2) Me and Kashmiere Enya Pasmina Scarf in Navy
3) Kaufmanfranco Belted Leather & Wool Coat
4) Miu Miu Leather Platform Boots
5) YSL Arty Gold Plated Glass Ring

Fall 2011 Wishlist - The Beauty

Isn't it funny how some of us are such fickle creatures? When it's spring, I dream of summer. When its summer I dream of fall. When its fall I dream of winter. And when it's winter? I'm right back at dreaming of spring. It's a never-ending cycle for sure but I never seem to get tired of it. Mostly because it always makes for a good excuse to shop.

The beauty products I'm looking to add to my collection, follow in the shoes of my wardrobe wishlist. I'm not looking for experimental colors, space-age gadgets, or things that merely come in a pretty package. I'd like to round out my essentials and buy color cosmetics, skincare, and tools I will reach for over and over again.



1) Guerlain 'Ecrin 4 Couleurs' Eyeshadow Palette 04 Les Bois De Rose
2) Chloé by Chloé Eau de Toilette Spray
3) Stila #21 Double Duty Cheek Contour and Blush Brush
4) Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector
5) Dior Vernis in Purple Revolution 906
6) Dior Vernis in Perfecto 804
7) MAC Prep + Prime Translucent Powder
8) Korres Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick Berry 28
9) MAC 211 Pointed Liner Brush

It's hard to be disciplined. Just as with clothes, the flashy items catch the eye first. It's rarely fun to buy things you need...it's always the things you merely want that somehow end up on their way home with you.

I've written down my wardrobe and beauty to-buys for the season to avoid being sidetracked. I am also going to take advantage of a free service, holds, at my favourite stores, even if it's bit of an inconvenience to go back the next day. I'll know that I really do want it if I still bother to make the trip back after thinking it over in the past 24 hours.

Fall 2001 Wishlist - The Fashion

Every fall, I tell myself to stay away from the novelty pieces and build up my office wear and essentials wardrobe because to me, this is the perfect season to do it in. It's a little too cold for cute summer dresses but warm enough that I can still be bothered to be fashionable rather than functional.

But every fall, I fail. Like a rat running on a rat wheel however, I'm going to be bullheaded and keep trying. Perhaps I will actually come out of this season saying a few less What-Do-I-Wear?'s Monday to Fridays.



1) Chloé Silk Chiffon Top
2) Marc by Marc Jacobs Sleeveless Button-up
3) Haider Ackermann Drape Leather Jacket
4) Toast Laleh Trousers
5) French Connection Featherweight Skirt
6) Suzanna H Lace Pencil Skirt

There's a few more staples I'd like to add - black opaque tights, tissue thin black tees and turtlenecks for layering, seamless nude tank.

Anything you're planning to add to your wardrobe this season?