The CNE is always bittersweet. From cronuts that make people sick to fun rides that cost too much, it’s fun but sometimes a let down. For me, I’m always sad when the EX rolls into town, signalling the end of summer. I always end up drowning my summer sorrows in a stick of candy floss, which was the inspiration for…
Yesterday afternoon, I had a chance to check out the Redpath Waterfront Festival Tall Ships, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. Toronto’s harbourfront will be the only port where all of the tall ships will dock, and is a great opportunity to see the stunning old-fashioned ships, and pretend you’re a pirate. I wore a lace crochet…
Over the long weekend, I had a chance to enjoy the good weather in one of my favourite spots in the city - west Queen West. My friend and I indulged in some shopping and froyo, but I was amazed at all the cute new little pizza places and bar popping up along the strip. My favourites are definitely still Dark Horse for coffee, Terroni for Italian, Dufflet or Loblaws for dessert and the Drake for brunch. Here are some photos from our afternoon. I'm wearing a cream chiffon top from Abercrombie, a mint analogous hem skirt from Zara (last season but similar here), tapestry slipper flats, vintage sunglasses and a vintage snakeskin bag I bought from Stewarts Vintage in Montreal.
A couple days ago, my boyfriend came home to Toronto from the arctic, and to celebrate the good weather, we headed down to Toronto’s Harbourfront. The boardwalk was lined with blooming trees, and I saw a couple swans bob in the water as a lone kayaker paddled by. I feel really lucky to live in a city with so many…
I long for April days with no rain. While I love May flowers as much as the next person, it saddens me to have to reach for a rain jacket instead of wearing a supple leather jacket. This one is my favourite, and completely one-of-a-kind. It was designed by Yvonne Lin, a Ryerson University fashion grad. The jacket was a…
