GROOVYBABY - PART DEUX

Here you go. Part deux.

GRAVLAX

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So little work, so much yummy (and healthy!) in tummy.

There are many variations for this Scandinavian dish, but I went for the classic one requiring only 5 ingredients (salmon filet, salt, sugar, pepper and dill). Click here for a step by step tutorial. 

PS: I didn't add the dill seeds and it turned out just as good.

SPEAKING OF: OXBLOOD

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If you are looking for ways to incorporate Oxblood into your wardrobe, get inspired by the above look by Proenza Schouler. Oxblood, Khaki, Black, White. Mm-mm-mm!

BEANIE

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Alas, it's that time of year again. I've been looking for a cute beanie to keep my ears warm, and as any reason is a good one for more cajjjjmere, here are my picks for the season. And yes, I love my poms.

GROOVYBABY - PART ONE

Recently, my friend J's playlist met mine - and the result is groovybaby. It was too much to share at once with you, so here's Part(o) Uno.

PS: Am I the last one of earth to have learnt about converting youtube videos to audio?

OXBLOOD

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I think that everybody should explore a new colour each season. I know I for one could certainly use a bit of that excitement. This fall? Try Oxblood. The beauty of this colour is that if you're more of a shades and tones kind of gal (read: blacks and grays), it will mesh wonderfully with the rest of your wardrobe. 

Unsure? Start with something small, like a lipstick (like the above Nars 'Volga', or Mac's 'Media') or a mani (like Essie's 'Burgundies'). Or, if you're like me and are ready to take the plunge, the cambridge satchel variation is amazing (hello xmax gift idea!), as is the AllSaints 'Sagan' blazer, or these 'Larson' booties from 80%20. Last but certainly not least, you can (and should) tuck your girlies in this sassy animal print number from Agent Provocateur.

TACO NIGHT

L, J and I are leanin' and cleanin' it for a skinnier November, so when it came time to host a night-in eat-out, without making our diets go loco, what's better than fish tacos? What else made the cut? Bites of spring salsa on endive and pompous bloody caesars dressed in oyster, pickle, olive and shrimpy finery.

HAIRDREAMING

photo: vanessajackman

I'm bipolar when it comes to hair - one day I want it short, the next I'll take it bum-grazing. I guess I'm still growing myself a hair-sonality. Today? I'll take it just the perfect length for a Antonio Beradi style braid.

DÉPANNEUR LE PICK UP

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Saturday lunchtime brought L, J and I to a dépanneur (or a bodega for you non-quebeckers). A quick glance around, and you soon realize that it isn't your typical corner store. The rows of Kettle chips (my weakness!), organic mac n' cheese and a coconut water aside, the picnic table right smack beside the beer aisle is indication enough. The menu is simple, cheap and enticing - and the food, delectable. I ordered the grilled Haloum with mint coleslaw on multi-grain bread with a side of potatoes (a medley of sweet and regular). I took a bite of L's pulled pork - it's like a flavour explosion in  your mouth. 

Wearing: Jacket F21, Boatneck Space FB, Shorts Zara.

I HEART LENA DUNHAM

ELIN KLING X MARCIANO

The much awaited collection officially hits stores Nov. 1st, but the gates of online shopping have been opened. 
Click click click here to shop!

BODYBUILDER'S WORLD

I recently stumbled upon this digitally altered photo series by Kurt Stallaert and couldn't take my eyes off these strange, ripped men/women/children...To see the rest of the series, click here.

CLICK, CLICK!

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photo: ccskye

Sorry for the lack of updates, I sold my Mac for the sake of a tinier one (hello 11" Air!), which, by the way FutureShop, is taking ages to arrive. 

Now that I'm back, I'm glad to share that I spent my day how rainy Saturdays should be spent: big breakfast, clean up and online shopping. 

The fruit of my labour? This little friend - from CC Skye, the Upper East Side satchel in green croco. The best part is that my Air fits in it! The worst part? My upcoming invoice.

TONIGHT

WANTED

From Valentino. 

Montrealers, you can go see them in their red patented glory at Holt Renfrew.

KLINGTASTIC

HEAVEN CAN WAIT

Love this tune, and love this video.

GAH!

photo: vanessa jackman

Most people who know me know I'm baby crazy. 
But when they're swaggy like this little gentleman (donning Paul Smith), I die.

BEAUTIFUL

IN SEARCH OF

Dining chairs. To marry to  (excuse the Francophone in me) our new dining table, from Artemano.

photo: world market

Option Un: the Jackson Metal Tub chair.

photo: industry west

Option Deux: the Marais Side Chair.

photos: restoration hardware

Option Trois: the Metal SchoolHouse chair.

Or, should I go for a modern, sheer poly kind? Maybe in a gray tint.

"WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE IS ALL YOU WANT TO SEE"

photos: digitaljournal

Or, the Case of the Missing Vajayjay. Can you solve the mystery of the latest Jane Pain ad campaign? And in all seriousness, am I crazy for wanting to buy lingerie made for vagineless women?

HANNELI

photos: jak&jil

Outside Valentino, snapped while snapping by snapper extraordinaire Tommy Ton.

GROOVY

Today, I'm wearing my punchy 70s dress. From Asos.

MMMMM

photo: leicacamera

You sexy thang...

ISLAND

photo: cochranedesign

I've always loved a good kitchen island, but this....

TWO THINGS

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1. House of Harlow Pompom dress

2. Equipment Brett blouse

SHITTY DAY

I'm having one of those...You know, the kind that you wake up exhausted, don't have a proper breakfast cause you've run out of bagels, and it's raining outside, and you forget your phone at home, and your hay fever decides to kick off this very same day, and you're stuck wearing your tired-morning-sartorial-combo of leggings and an oversized shirt all day, and now you're just a whiny baby.

WISHFUL THINKING

photo: buro24/7

Wish I was wearing this Rochas Resort 2013 look today.

PUSH TO ADD DRAMA

Have you guys seen this? It's simply grand.

WALL HOOKS

photos: freshhome

Ninja stars wall hooks anyone?? Get them here, and the knife hooks here.

PRICELESS

This is hilarious. Please watch and get informed on what Mormonism is all about.

NOOO

I've been to 6 Jean Coutus and cannot find the Maybelline Baby Lips in my shade! They are discontinuing the product, I need to find some and stock up. Does somebody know where I can find them? Above isn't some gratuitous blue-steel moment, it's to "show you my baby lips"