true confessions.

I just got back from Confessions of a Shopaholic.  I know, long over due.  I have been wanting to see it since it came out, but we always seem to make other plans, and I don't get out to the movies as often as I'd like to.  This was definitely a must see for anyone who has any interest in high fashion. Although it still doesn't even come close to Patricia Field's costume direction in the Sex and the City movie, it still has more than enough couture to please any aspiring fashion magazine editor, or budding fashionista. 

The costume designers did a fantastic job outfitting  Isla Fisher throughout the entire movie.  The fact that she is completely stunning, definitely helps, but the costume selection was perfect. She wore a ton of Yves Saint Laurent which you don't see very often, considering what a huge name this fashion house represents.   I have such a soft spot for YSL, especially after reading his biography, and  I particularly loved the scene in Barney's where Fisher's character picks out the stunning purple Gucci dress with the ruffled neckline, and pairs it with a stark white YSL trench.  When she walked out of the fitting room, I had to hold my breath. 

 

big sister comes to town.

You have no idea how excited I was to see that Anthropolgie, the big sister store to Urban Outfitters finally established it's first ever Canadian store.  It opened this week in Toronto, in Don Mills, and lucky for me, come August I will be an official Toronto resident.  Too bad you have to go all the way out to Don Mills & Lawrence to get a taste of anthropolgie's great finds.  I first visited this store in New York last October, and at first glance it does have a very distinct resemblance to Urban Outfitters. (When I found out they were related, I wasn't at all surprised).  The same bohemian, vintage vibe is a common denominator between both stores. 

Let's hope that the rumors are true, and a second location in Yorkville really does open up mid-summer.  

For now, check out Anthropologie, at Shops at Don Mills, at 1090 Don Mills Rd, at Lawrence, or more specifically at 19 Clock Tower Rd.  

breakfast at tiffany's. well, more like cocktails at tiffany's.

the theme was old hollywood glam.             and glamorous it was.

appetizers of smoked salmon canapes, baked brie cheese glazed in brown sugar, mini cheesecakes, and champagne.  

dressed head to toe in fur, pearls, diamonds, bird feathers and hats with veils my friends and I celebrated Haleigh's 23rd birthday in high style.  we've always loved themed parties, but this one was definitely my favorite.  i wish people still dressed like they did back in the time of marilyn monroe and audrey hepburn. i think one of the things i love the most about the movie breakfast at tiffany's, is audrey hepburn's wardrobe.  Her wide brimmed hats, her french twist hairstyle, her classic approach to the LBD, and her long strands of pearls; she pulls everything together so beautifully, so gracefully.

can't wait for the next themed party, so i can get in touch with one of my many style icons.