In the Spotlight: Summer Sunglasses

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I don’t know about you but I’m an unhappy girl without my sunglasses. On sunny days and cloudy days alike, I’m always digging through my bag trying to find them. When I forgot mine at home on a trip to London a few years ago, I bee-lined for a department store on Oxford Street the [...]

SPG and Kate Spade New York

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If it weren’t already totally obvious to readers of this blog, I love both travel and fashion. So when I learned of the partnership between SPG Resorts and Kate Spade New York, I was pretty excited. Thought you might be, too. So – here’s what’s happening: Enter the SPG/Kate Spade sweepstakes for your chance to [...]

In the Spotlight: The Postcard Print Dress

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The postcard print dress is a hot trend this season and it’s the perfect trend for stylish travelistas to rock! Inspired by the quaint and quintessential travel souvenir, the postcard, these pretty dresses are perfect for your next vacation. Not heading anywhere? Wear this dress around town while you daydream of where your travels will [...]

Get Out of Town: Paris

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Paris is my favourite city in the entire world and I’m heading there later this month. I am so excited about my upcoming trip that I’m already mentally packing my bags! Here are a few essentials to make sure you pack for Paris: 1 Mila Cap Toe Leather Ballet Flats | $136 | J Crew [...]

In the Spotlight: The Essential Blazer

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The blazer is one of my top travel essentials mostly because of its versatility. Throw it on with a pair of jeans for a comfortably casual look or dress up a skirt for evening wear. A blazer can also provide a bit of added warmth on airplanes, which can usually get so chilly. Ultimately, it’s [...]

Kate Spade Improves Shipping to Canada

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Over a sushi lunch with my friend Tara last week, she casually mentioned Kate Spade’s revised policy for shipping to Canada. What revised shipping policy, I asked between bites of edamame. If you’re a Canadian woman with a penchant for polka dots, you’ve probably tried to indulge your guilty pleasure at katespade.com. But like so [...]

Wear: The Statement Necklace

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The statement necklace made its debut last year but for spring 2013, this look-at-me piece of jewelry is going to be the star of the show … or at least, of your outfit. Best in bright and bold hues, a big necklace can elevate an outfit from drab to fab and help to punctuate your [...]

In the Spotlight: Loafers

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Shoes can be a challenge for the constant traveler. If you’re like me and travel with carry-on only, shoes can pose a problem each and every time you haul out your suitcase to pack for a getaway. Running shoes seem to take up exactly half the suitcase. And a pair of heels? They seem to [...]

Wear: Tieks by Gavrieli

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The secret to traveling well is being practical. Sounds boring, I know. But I learned this lesson on a 16-day trip to Hawaii and Australia, on which I could only take a carry-on suitcase. Now, I only ever travel with carry-on, but that particular trip was my first time trying to manage this feat. I [...]

In the Spotlight: Emerald

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When colour authority Pantone declared 17-5641 Emerald the Colour of the Year for 2013, they made a bold choice – but isn’t bold exciting and invigorating? Survey your closet. How much black, grey, white and navy is in there? I like colour but I admit, the contents of my closet are comfortably, predictably dark. I [...]