styled with grace

in print { I'll be at the Beach | Vogue Nippon }

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:28:39 -0700

Vibrant colour, mixed prints and accessories galore, Anna Dello Russo’s quirky and adventurous style is all over this Vogue Nippon May editorial. Shot by Giampaolo Sgura featuring models Magdalena Frackowiak and Suzana and Suzane Massena, the spread feeds my summer loving, print adoring soul.

{ photo credit: citizens of fashion }

street style { Australian Fashion Week }

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:01:00 -0700

I always look forward to the street style photography that surfaces from Australian Fashion Week. There is just something about the casual elegance and easy going femininity inherent of Australian style. So here’s a little sartorial inspiration on this lovely Friday morning. Happy weekend, friends! x

{ photo credit: Vogue Australia + Vogue.com }

style { Kate Davidson Hudson }

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Name: Kate Davidson Hudson
Occupation: Co-editor/founder, Editorialist; Former Accessories Director, Elle Magazine
Style: Classic with an edge
Signature: The perfect accessory

Fresh-faced and always stunning, Kate Davidson Hudson is best known for curating the pages of Elle Magazine with gorgeous, luxe jewels. Most recently, Kate and fellow Elle staffer Stefania Allen are at the helm of new digital publication, Editorialist; an online portal that strikes the perfect balance between luxury e-commerce and editorial. I.e. Browse the magazine for professional, sartorial inspiration and purchase the pieces you see throughout, with a simple click of your mouse. With Kate and her impeccable taste behind the new site (just launched in February), it will not disappoint.

{ photo credit: le 21eme, the sartorialist, the cut, stockholm streetstyle + pinterest }

design { in full bloom }

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:32:00 -0700

Yes, more florals. What can I say? Spring is in the air, friends! I love this spread from the May 2009 issue of Canadian House & Home on Vancouver-based artist Bobbie Burgers’ Okanagan weekend home. The vibrant yellow fused throughout the clean, modern space, largely through the artist’s own lush, floral canvases, creates an appropriately warm, cheery environment ideal for weekend entertaining in sunny Okanagan.

{ photo credit: design sponge }

en route { uk - uae }

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

I feel like I spend more time in transit than I do at home lately; it’s been a very busy spring. I leave for a London - Dubai - Abu Dhabi (and back to London) business trip whirlwind this morning and I’m counting on my adrenaline to get me through three cities, several time zones and climates, and a ridiculous number of client meetings. Have a lovely two weeks, friends! x

{ photo credit: society 6 }

mixing florals

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:39:14 -0700

{ photo credit: plum pretty sugar, harper’s bazaar + garance doré }

at home { Maria Baibakova }

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Maria Baibakova’s Miami penthouse is easily mistaken for an up-to-the-minute contemporary art gallery. Born in Moscow and raised in New Jersey, Maria is the founder of BAIBAKOV art projects, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an understanding of global contemporary art in Russia and to support the presence of Russian contemporary art in the rest of the world. With two undergraduate degrees, a Harvard Master’s degree underway, and a newly appointed role as Strategic Director for Art Space, she has certainly accomplished - and evidently collected - a lot in her 27 years.

{ photo credit: Harper’s Bazaar }

in print { Hermès, a sporting life }

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:07:11 -0800

This Hermès spring / summer 2013 ad campaign shot by Nathanial Goldberg and featuring Norwegian model Iselin Steiro has me yearning for summer (or perhaps a Lago di Como getaway). The fashion house has also released a series of four stop-motion films celebrating sport in the way Hermès knows best; quirky, fun and stylish, they’re an absolute must-see.

{ photo credit: 2luxury2 }

street style { monochromatic accessories }

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:20:00 -0800

{ photo credit: pinterest + vogue.com }

at home { Christine Dovey }

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:59:00 -0800

An eclectic mix of pastels, animal prints and gold, it’s hard to believe a family of four lives in this Oakville, Ontario home. As a whole, it is perhaps a bit too girly for my taste, but the perfectly curated vignettes and touches of antique bronzes are what won me over. A reflection of careful and patient treasure hunting and an end result that has inspired me to scour local vintage shops for my own gems this weekend.

{ photo credit: style at home }

design { inspired workspace }

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:16:23 -0800

So far, 2013 has brought much more work than play, but I can honestly say that I’m welcoming it with open arms. It does, however, have me obsessing over perfecting our home office. After all, an inspirational work environment is evidently conducive to greater productivity, right? Have a lovely week, friends! x

{ photo credit: la maison d’anna g + gild and grace }

style { Julia Sarr-Jamois }

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:09:50 -0800

Name: Julie Sarr-Jamois
Occupation: Fashion Editor, Wonderland Magazine
Style: Fearless, eclectic
Signature: Statement sunnies ( + that hair! )

Model-turned-editor Julia Sarr-Jamois is certainly a head turner. With her perfect afro and statement sunglasses, the 23 year old is a fixture on the European fashion scene, combining prints, colour and texture with ease. Whether it’s vintage from her mother’s closet, or strong designer creations, Julia consistently captures the eye of street style photographers worldwide with her bold, quirky style.

{ photo credit: style.com, all the pretty birds, gastrochic, jak & jil + hanneli }

on the runway { Carven, Pre fall 2013 }

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:02:00 -0800

Guillaume Henry’s perfectly charming pre-fall collection for French fashion house Carven is one that I could take in it’s entirety - every single piece - and fill my closet with. Unexpected colour combinations, artful textural pairings and unique cuts make wardrobe staples like skirt suits, fitted sheaths and the car coat, quirky and fresh. Styled with over-the-knee socks and sandals, Henry appeals to the creative yet practical working girl, showing the season-less wearability of the line. Oh Carven. J’adore.

{ photo credit: style.com }

in her closet { Aimee Song }

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:48:00 -0800

Psssst. The lovely ladies at The Coveteur are letting me share a teeny, tiny exclusive sneak peek into the closet of super stylish ( and adorable ) blogger, Aimee Song of cult-favorite, Song of Style. Be sure and keep your eye on The Coveteur in the next 24 hours to see the full spread of Aimee’s amazing and oh-so-wearable wardrobe.

{ photo credit: The Coveteur }

{ happy new year }

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

{ photo credit: 100 layer cake + pinterest }

{ happy holidays }

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:37:00 -0800

warm wishes & love this holiday season. x

{ photo credit: Yvonne Koné, this is glamourous + pinterest }

style { Columbine Smille }

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:17:00 -0800

Name: Columbine Smille
Occupation: Blogger, editor and stylist
Style: Sporty, urban chic
Signature: Contrasting basic & statement pieces

Stunning blogger, Columbine Smille certainly represents the fashion-forward aesthetic that Sweden has become known for in recent years. The perfect balance of grunge and glam, Columbine plays with proportion, androgyny, and mixing high street with designer labels; styling a wardrobe of basic pieces such as boyfriend jeans, cotton tees and blazers, in a way that is individual and fresh.

{ photo credit: columbine smille + stockholm street style }

design { fantasy dinner party }

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:35:00 -0800

Recently, Vogue.com had LA-based fashion and interior designer Kelly Wearstler set a table for her fantasy holiday dinner party. Wearstler personalized the tablescape for her dream invitees, Martin Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin and Dries Van Noten, using pieces from her latest home ware and jewelry lines. The result is eccentric, glamorous and fun - just like one would imagine the experience of sitting at this table for dinner might be. The spread definitely leaves you thinking: Who would you invite to your fantasy holiday dinner party?

{ photo credit: Vogue.com }

at home { l'wren scott }

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:29:00 -0800

When first discovering American designer L’Wren Scott’s left bank home, I was a little surprised at how feminine and serene it was. Not unlike her namesake label which is as elegant as they come, but certainly one who shares a home with the legendary Mick Jagger lives in a space that portrays some element of rocker edge? However, other than art inspired by the rock legend throughout the home (a Warhol of a young Mick hangs in the study), the space oozes Scott’s feminine, luxurious glamour.

One part model, (at 6 foot 3 inches, Scott walked the runway for Chanel Couture and Thierry Mugler in her younger years), stylist, (having worked behind the lens for famed photographer Herb Ritts), and acclaimed designer, Utah-born Scott has lived une vie en vogue. Remnants of this journey - the same flowing silk she uses to design her evening gowns dressing the windows, prized family treasures, and carefully hunted and curated antique finds representing Art Deco through Post-War eras - can be found throughout the vaulted, turn of the century space. Perfectly gorgeous.

{ photo credit: vogue.com }

street style { layers of grey }

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:16:23 -0800

Layers of textured grey tones are the perfect match for a dreary fall day in Vancouver. Stay cozy & have a happy Friday, everyone! x

{ photo credit: pinterest, 9to5chic, maryam nassir zadeh + marion wd }