Equipment Blouse (alternate color here), J Crew Sweater, Rag & Bone Denim, Vince Coat (similar here), Topshop Toque, Jimmy Choo Boots, Prada Handbag, Club Monaco Gloves (similar here), Michael Kors Watch, Stella + Dot Bracelet, Swarovski Bracelet
In the midst of this ‘Polar Vortex’ that we’ve been experiencing, the weekend has arrived, giving us all a little reprieve from having to remove ourselves from our warm beds to trek into work. I sincerely hope that the weekend warms up enough to take the dogs around the block (literally, they refuse to leave the house), meet up with some lovely ladies and run along the river. While anything outdoors may seem a little hopeful, I have a long list of Oscar nominated movies to catch before the big day, and that’s an activity I can do indoors. Whatever your little selves are getting up to this weekend, I hope you stay warm and frostbite free.
Do you remember those chocolate cakes you used to find in the grocery store freezer aisle? The ones that had the piped icing on top, that were impossible to put down, and when no one was looking I you would eat straight from the packaging? On my quest to find the perfect chocolate cake recipe, this recipe for One Bowl Chocolate Cake not only left that frozen version in the dust, but it was incredibly easy to tackle, with near perfect results. I’ve made a few different versions of chocolate cakes in the past (here and here), but this one is currently topping my list for tastiness. Pairing it with the Mocha Buttercream Frosting amps up the anti and gives it a more complex flavour. It’s like having a slice of cake with your morning cup of coffee, which, given the option, who wouldn’t want that?
Vintage Fur Coat, J Crew Sweater, AG Jeans, Burberry Boots (similar here and here), Chanel Handbag, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet
I always admired my Mom’s style growing up. I can still vividly remember the vibrant ’80s dresses, with their giant shoulder pads, brilliant colours and long hems as she headed off to work. I only wished I could be as chic as her one day. So you can imagine my excitement when this past fall I headed with her to meet a fur designer and offer her fur coats a little revamping. While there she gifted me one of her coats that felt a touch more Cruella Deville than it should have. We took up the hem, shortened the sleeves, and gave it an entirely new life. The icing on the cake.. my name (the one my family calls me) stitched in pink above my mom’s initials that were stitched in the coat nearly twenty years earlier.
Vince Sweater (similar here), Rag & Bone Leather Pants, Yves Salomon Vest (similar here), Burberry Boots, Celine Handbag, Gucci Watch, Chan Luu Bracelet, Pyrrha Necklace
When dressing in the morning seems more like preparing for Olympic trials, I find the easiest way to get from bed to the front door is by keeping my ensemble monochromatic. Usually I don myself in all black when I’m performing this little trick, but the other day I was inspired to try tans and taupes, just to mix it up. I can’t tell you how much easier it is to get ready in the morning when there’s a game plan, and the monochromatic one works every time.
When the Seattle Seahawks won the NFC title, and the reality that they were headed to the Super Bowl sunk in, the next obvious discussion was who was going to host the Super Bowl party back in Calgary. Alongside my brother and sister-in-law, we decided to take on the responsibility. It’s no secret that Seattle is my team, and in a completely biased act, the party was decidedly a Seahawks one. Food was of utmost importance, and we took a cue from our beloved Seahawks, creating custom hot dogs named after our favourite players. I made football shaped cake pops and mini ‘Hawks jerseys, and we washed it all down with the signature ‘Kick Off’ beverage. It was a huge success, both the game and the party, and I’m sharing some pics of the prep today.
