ZARA Online Shopping Coming March 6 to Canada!

Saw this on Zara Canada's website today....

Can I get an O.M.G? Anyone? ANYONE?

I am so excited for this to happen! There are not enough Zara store around me and stock is so luck of the draw at each location that this is going to be a godsend. Plus, Target is opening in a few locations near me. Things are definitely lookin' bright on the shopping end this year (but perhaps a little dark for my wallet.)

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

HIGH x LOW: Hey, Sexy Lady!

You don't need a million bucks to look a million bucks. On the other hand, if you've got it, go for it!

Glasses: Oliver Peoples NDG $315 vs. Warby Parker Zagg $95

Nail Polish: Tom Ford in Smoke Red $30 vs. Barry M in Red Wine $3

Pearl Neckace: Manhattan Pearls Park Avenue $630 vs Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Glass Pearls $125

Lipgloss: YSL Golden Gloss in Golden Red 36 $30 vs. L'Oreal Infalliable in Rebel Red $8.50

Little Black Dress: Valentino A-Line Wool Dress $1595 vs. H&M Polyester/Elastine Dress $40

Platform Mary Janes: YSL Tribute Pumps $825 vs. Michael by Michael Kors Eboni Pumps $165

$3425 vs. $436.50

Reality and Fantasy. Not. The Same.

I'm not gonna lie to you guys....fantasy and reality are too very very different things. Case in point:

How I Want To Dress...
1) Fendi Belted Coat
2) LC Lauren Conrad Skinny Pointe Pants
3) Christian Louboutin New Simple Botta Boots
4) Yves Saint Lauren Leopard Scarf
5) P.A.R.O.S.H Leather Gloves
6) Little Woods Cloche Hat

How I Actually Dress!
1) Scotch & Soda Slub Knit Scarf
2) Canada Goose Victoria Parka
3) Xhilaration by Target Red Hearts Mittens
4) Oasis Ripped Skinny Jeans
5) Sorel Paid Boots

Mismatched and generally looking like a walking cocoon. If you see such a thing walking down the street....it's probably me. Call me chicken but I need warm grippy things on my feet, a blanket around my body and neck, and hot water bottles on my hands.

Fendi, Louboutin, and Saint Lauren just can't fight old man winter like Sorel and the Goose can.

It's Simple

I've come to terms with the fact that I've become completely boring. I love seeing chic ladies on the streets dressed in bright bold patterns, a gazillion layers, interesting shapes. It seems so cool but at the same time, like it would take really long to plan out and put together.

As much as I enjoy the visual effects of those looks, this is what I'm dreaming of these days. Classic, unobtrusive, and simple.

I do like the idea of keeping a little "funk" in there with some animal print, a bling necklace, or red lips but that's about it. Fussy outfits with a lot going on just don't belong in the fall season for me.




1. River Island Blazer
2. Faliero Sarti Frayed Scarf
3. J.Crew Cafe Capri in Herringbone
4. Rick Owens Cotton-Jersey Tank
5. Michael Kors Gia Large Slouchy Tote
6. Madewell The Sidewalk Skimmer in Leopard

Spring 2012 Wishlist

There's not too much on my spring wishlist for 2012 but of what's there, I tried to keep it to at least half classic, staple pieces that can transcend the seasons.

This spring, I want to add light feminine colors like mint green, blush, and white and fabrics like delicate lace, sheer linen, and flowy silk. I'm girly but not super girly so I also want to add a little kick in there with snakeskin and/or bright tangerine orange. Nothing too overwhelming, like adding just a dash of spice to up a dish just a notch.

As for the "classics"...I need to replace my scratched-up aviators with a dark pair (I love reflective lenses but even the tiniest scratch is noticeable!), replace my lost pair of mini pearls with something slightly bigger, and purchase a caramel brown leather belt that will transition from the office to evening and weekend outfits.

Spring 2012 Wishlist by awalkinthecloset

Pictured above, clockwise:
1) Essie Orange, It's Obvious Nailpolish
2) Anya Hindmarch Natural Marano Sea Snake Clutch
3) Diane Von Furstenburg Mint Green Sudan Wedges
4) Ray Ban Classic Gold Aviators Sunglasses
5) Red Valentino Lace Detail Shorts
7) H&M Leather Belt
8) Go Jane Faux Stone Bib Necklace
9) Givenchy Aqua Glass Pearl Studs
10) H&M Sheer Scarf

Do you make a seasonal wishlist? Do you usually stick to your plans or just end up buying what catches your eye? What's on your list?

Pantone Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

Pantone, the global authority on colors, released their 2012 Color of the Year recently. This year's color is "Tangerine Tango", a reddish orange. According to the Pantone website:

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy. A fun, lively take on a traditional autumnal hue, Tangerine Tango will surely carry through to fall fashion as well."

I'm really excited to see what fashion and beauty products emerge from this year's Pantone color. This color will look spectacular during the summer with a variety of colors (think Caribbean-vacation colors like neon yellow, turquoise, fuschia) and during the cooler months (a pop of color against a canvas of taupe, chocolate brown, gray, etc.)

Not sure how you feel about this color? If you aren't on board yet, hopefully these items will inspire you to give it a chance!


1. Brain Atwood Alima Peeptoe Pumps
2. Miu Miu Bow Leather Tote
3. House of Harlow 1960 Marley Clutch
4. Tiffany & Co Paloma Sugar Stacks Ring
5. Didi Colley Tutti-frutti Ring in Dark Cognac and Orange Chalcedony
6. Karen Walker Soul Club Sunglasses in Orange/Milk
7. Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Mimosa
8. Hugo Boss Boss Orange EDP
9. Love & Beuaty by Forever21 Glow in the Dark Neon Orange Nail Polish
10. Barry M Lip Paint in Orange 117
11. Pantone Tangerine Tango iPhone 4/4S Case

So, have you or are you going to try out this color? How?

I already have Tequila Sunrise nail polish from Rimmel, which is an intense version of Tangerine Tango. That's been one of my go-to nail polishes for the summer. It looks fantastic against both silver and gold sandals and jewelry.

I've love to try this as a shirt - perhaps in the form of a sheer blouse paired with white trousers or pencil skirt in the summer. Or a thin orange headband...or a big cocktail ring...or peep toe pumps...or.... Clearly, I need to put this on my Spring wishlist!

Miu Miu, Love You!

If I were surrounded by these?...




I, too would look like this...



Slipping these beautiful Miu Miu glitter heels on would make me feel like a princess.

The fact that I probably couldn't walk in them would just be a minor detail no one need concern themselves with.




all images courtesy of www.miumiu.com

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012 Ready-To-Wear

Stunning as always. With every collection, Mary Katrantzou surprises and delights me with her bold use of colors, textures, and shapes. The concept driving the Spring 2012 RTW collection was the age old duel of Man vs. Nature. Through her interpretation of this theme, she created a sort of radical cohesiveness. Perhaps that is what it's all about? As much as we clash and fight with nature, we abuse it and destroy it....we also love it, nurture it, and live within and amongst it. Trite as it may be, "can't live with it, can't live without it".














all images courtesy of www.style.com

For more images from the Spring 2012 RTW show or past shows, visit Style.com

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?

Christian Louboutin Fall 2011 Lookbook by Peter Lippman

Christian Louboutin teamed up once again with photographer Peter Lippman for the Fall 2011 lookbook and the results were stunning.

However, the talented set stylist Catherine Gorne deserves just as much if not more credit for the meticulously styled settings made to replicate the classics. Every little detail was taken into account and a quick glance may not even reveal that this is re-creation of the real thing.

Whistler’s Mother by James McNeill displays a rock and roll ankle boot complete with studs and feather fringe, Francisco De Zurbaran’s Saint Dorothy serves up a platter of delicious fruit and sky high purple suede, and Francois Clouet's Elizabeth of Austria displays an opulent golden heel fit for an empress.

What an incredibly creative and beautiful project.

Secrets of Style

It's been a while since I've purchased a fashion-related book. Heck, it's been a while since I've ready anything that romances with really embarrassing covers (to my husband's dismay!). Mindless reading is so relaxing, especially to end off a stressful fast-paced work day.

Anyway, I found this book for $10 and having seen it at the bookstore for a lot more, I decided to pick it up. This is not the book for you if you have a strong idea of personal style (here's talking to you, fashion bloggers!). The outfits are chic but reminiscent of What-Not-To-Wear type of style - acceptable anywhere and not prone to double-takes on the street. But this is the perfect type of reference book for someone like me, who usually buys a piece because it caught my eye without thinking how it will incorporate into my existing wardrobe or work on my shape.

There are so many helpful references in here. The book goes into detail over what they consider wardrobe essentials such as the Belted Trench and the Bootcut Jeans. There are pages that show you how to put the items discussed together, in one cohesive outfit. There are also 'primer' pages that give you a basic rundown of a type of clothing or accessory (like jewelry, pictured below).

What I found most helpful were the charts that focused on one item (skirts, for example) and what to look for/avoid depending on your body type. The chart also provides additional tips when shopping for a particular piece.










There are very few books I would buy at regular price these days and this one is no exception. Realistically, I probably wouldn't sit down for a few hours to read this reference book. I'm too stubborn and will most likely continue to buy what catches my eye, results be damned. But if you can find this book at a discount, I do recommend purchasing it. It is a helpful reference to flip through from time to time when you're in a fashion rut.