Now I Know My ABC's

This is my 100th post! Hooray!!

In honour of this, I would like to recite my own version of the alphabet!

A is for Argyle: My favourite pattern...next to plaid.

B is for Bows: An adorable adornment!

C is for Crocodile: The little one on my polo!

D is for Doodle: No blank piece of paper is safe!

E is for Emily: aka. my real name!

F is for Fashion: My passion (besides blogging :) )

G is for Grosgrain: The best type of ribbon!

H is for Harper's Island: My current television obsession.

I is for Inspiration: I find it everywhere!

J is for Juicy Couture: My favourite for comfy stuff! (I know, I'll never grow up)

K is for Kate Spade: Lovely shoes and handbags!

L is for Latte: My indulgence!

M is for Mocha: Make mine with an extra shot of espresso!

N is for Nautical: My favourite summer look!

O is for OMG: Something I definitely need to cut out of my vocabulary in real life.

P is for Polo: My wardrobe staple and alternative to the t-shirt.

Q is for Question: Does anyone have any for me?

R is for Ralph Lauren: My "main man".

S is for Sewing: My hobby besides designing and blogging (and shopping!)

T is for Tommy Hilfiger

U is for Up and Coming: More of Fall's cutest trends and looks!

V is for Vanilla: The yummiest flavour!

W is for What Not To Wear: The ultimate makeover show!

X is for XOXO: Gossip Girl!

Y is for the "Yourself": In DIY

Z is for "Zed": Because I'm Canadian!

Now I know my ABC's. Next time, won't you sing with me?

Makeover!

As you might have noticed if you are a regualar to my blog, I have given it a makeover! I decided that although the old pink and green was darling, it's time for a fresher, more modern look. I wanted it to be chic and timeless, yet girly with a touch of preppy. In other words: totally me. I hope you like it!

Yes, it was inspired by Chanel's RTW Fall/Winter 2009 :)

Check out my post below for my Fall Fashion Forecast!

Fall 09 Fashion Forecast

What's Hot This Fall/Winter:

• As always, black and white is classic chic. While being paired with pink and feminine details like bows, meet your new go-to colour combo for the chilly months. Be inspired by Chanel and Louis Vuitton and mix sweetness with boy-meets-girl basics.
  
  Chanel
  

Louis Vuitton (their handbags aren't the only thing to love! Lots of bows an girly goodness this season...Blair Waldorf would be proud!)

• All ruffled up? It's true. Ruffles are H-O-T hot. just be sure not to go overboard, and flatter your bodytype by keeping the ruffles to places that you need filling-out to avoid looking too big in areas you don't want to call attention to.
  

Chloe

Chanel (I really am loving KL this season...not that I don't always!)

• Brad Pitt isn't the only stud you'll be seeing this fall. Metal spikes, leather, grommets and other bad-girl-biker-chic take a turn from accessories to outerwear and everything in between. When experimenting with this trend, keep the studs to one item, to avoid looking too punk-rock.
  
  Marc Jacobs

Blumarine

William Rast

Jean Paul Gaultier

Barbara Bui

Balmain

• You don't need diamonds to be a jewel. Designers bling everything from statement braclets to hems and collars. When wearing all this sparkle in your clothing, you can skip the jewelry. Want all the attention on you? Wear a jeweled yoke neckline with metallic pumps and pin your hair up and back with fancy bobby-pins. A girl has to have a little glammer every now and then, doesn't she?
  
  
  Marc Jacobs
  

  Lanvin
  Bottegaveneta


Blumarine





• What with the economy getting back on track, it's all about luxury. What is luxury? It's Royalty-inspired, it's furs (faux), it's a bold shoulder or necklace. It's rich fabrics like velvet, silk, and chiffon. And you don't need to buy Prada to take part in this trend. Go eco-chic and look in used-clothing stores for old fur-stoles and smoking jackets and try a little DIY!
  
• Miu Miu - rich embroidery and embellishment

Marc Jacobs - silky skirt

Lanvin - the leaders in lux

Stay Tuned! More Fall Fashion Posts are on their way!

And sorry for the weird spacing and layout...I spent hours trying to correct it, but alas, I am no computer wizard!

AE Made For Me

(read the title out loud...it rhymes!!) :)

I got this dress last week and wore it today...I don't like that it's American Eagle, so I'll probably see other people in it, but it's like it was MADE FOR ME. I just HAD TO HAVE IT. It is perfect. I have way too many navy striped things now though...so much nautical goodness in my closet! I can't be stopped!! I guess that is my go-to look for summer though, so it's OK...right?

The model looks quite irked, doesn't she? I noticed she is kind of scowling on a lot of the pictures! Huh.

Close up detail of the straps (with navy ribbon)

The fabric has a silky look to it also that you can't really pick up in the picture

Down By The Bay

Besides pink and green, or navy and red, or navy and white, turquoise and coral are my new favourite colour (that's the Canadian spelling) combo and trend for summer. Especially in accessories, dress in all white and the colours will really pop and look fresh!

Mix it with shells, coral, and other nautical icons, and you have an adorable look!

Turquoise Anchor Bangle from Plaza Too

Turquoise Shells Bangle

Turquoise Starfish Cocktail Ring

Turquoise Shell Necklace

Shell Clutch From Barney's

Coral and Turquoise Thong Sandal From Kate Spade

Coral and Gold Earings from Forzieri

Coral Nail Polish from Essie

Coral Necklace from Pretabeaute

Coral Pumps from Debenhams

Coral Jewel Thong Sandals from Piperlime

Coral Sweater from Old Navy

Coral Bow Top

Coral Shell Earings

Gold and Mint Shell Sandals

Apparently, Frumpy is Back.

One of the looks featured in MSN Sympatico's Fashion section for "Must Have Trends This Summer":

Please, people. For the love of fashion, do NOT do this. Dress you're size. NEVER double-cuff pants. Where is the flood? Seriously, this looks like the "Before" shot on a What Not To Wear.

Next thing we know, acid-wash jeans will be back. Oh wait - THEY ARE!

Behold, the evidence from none other than http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/: (They are also spandex!)

I just died a little inside.

I Have a Problem.

I honestly do. I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything until I got another job (update: I quit my coffee shop part-time job). Unfortunately, I am TERRIBLE at not spending money. I went to the mall and found soo many cute things that were perfect for me, but I restrained myself and didn't buy anything. Instead, I just sketched and made notes so I could go back and buy them when I at least had a job. Then there was this weekend. Bordom + amazing sales at the mall = 4 tank-tops and some adorable jeans. The shirts were such a deal though I would have been crazy to pass it up. And I always need new tanks to go under my polos, etc. And these were Silver jeans. Nuff said.

But other than that, I have done a good job.

Except for my online buys...Red Lacoste Polo and Juicy terry zip-up hoodie (but there are no Lacostes or Juicy Coutures nearby!). And then there was today: new umbrella. But that doesn't count because my old "new" umbrella turned out to be a piece of junk so I had to throw it out and two, it was only like $10.

Oh yeah, and when I bought new bras and panties a few weeks back. But that's it. Honestly.

Lacoste Red Polo

In Light Blue Though...so cozy!

I tried to find a picture of my jeans, and found Miley Cyrus wearing them...weird...