This weekend, cities around the world are celebrating Carnaval. From New Orleans to Rio to Venice, people drink and dance in the streets and celebrate before lent begins on Tuesday. Last year, I went to a Carnaval celebration in Europe, and no, it wasn’t Venice. In a tiny Dutch city in the most southern province of Limburg, Maastricht plays host…
My favourite painting (a declaration that is very hard to make for me) is Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss. I have always been a fan of the Austrian symbolist painter, but became obsessed with his art when I saw the Kiss and many of his pieces in the Belvedere Museum when I visited Vienna. I enjoyed his pieces so much, that when…
Last weekend, I stumbled upon (remember that website? The “pre-tumblr” era) a sale at a Joe Fresh store on Queen Street. Items were marked down 50 to 70 per cent off, and I managed to score a couple bargains. For everyday basics with a colourful and trendy twist, Joe Fresh is an amazing source. While they might have a boxy…
For the next week, I wanted to post Valentine’s day-themed looks. This is a more casual look that’s perfect for a movie date or going to school. I’m wearing a navy and white nautical striped long-sleeved tee, red skirt from Forever 21, Wonderbra sweater tights, a Forever 21 pearl necklace and my favourite new kitten heels from Zara. I thought…
Here’s a quick outfit post that was inspired by my desktop. I fell in love with these space leggings when I found them for only $12 at Urban Planet. My sister has a pair of galaxy jeans from H&M and I am forever on the hunt for a pair in a size 27. My search has so far failed me.…
