Dress to Impress

Ok! So it's that time of year again where everyone starts thinking about the new year. The buzz of potential new years resolutions are being talked about, and the stress of trying to figure out what to do and wear for New Year's Eve begins.

Everyone who knows me, knows I absolutely love Christmas! I'm one of those annoying people full of holiday cheer who wants to share it with everyone! Personally I'm not a huge fan of New Year's Eve celebrations, it's a little overrated.

But on the upside of things I love any excuse to get over the top dolled up because I can...
it's NEW YEAR'S EVE!! Really all I care about it having my friends around me, a glass of champagne in my hand, and fabulous outfit on (forget the fantasy parties and resolution stuff)!

So what to wear on New Year's...

The holiday's is all about sparkle, and being "playful" with patterns. Black is a classic colour for a New Year's dress, but why not dazzle it up with some holiday colour?!?

Alice + Olivia

                                            Halston Heritage               What goes around comes around

BCBG 

Don't forget to finish your outfit off with some frosting...

Perfect time to get creative with make up, and use some colours you wouldn't normally use.

Don't forget your fingers.

I'm all about up-dos for the holiday parties

Adele's hairstyle is classic.

//images from the beauty department, Shopbop, BCBG, daily makeover//

May the holidays bring you love, and happiness!

Anita, xo

Spread Holiday Cheer with Local Gear!

All year I think about Christmas... This is my very HANDS DOWN favourite time of year! I can be laying on the beach in English Bay in the middle of a heat wave, thinking about how I can't wait for Christmas. (You get the picture)

Year-round I'm always thinking of things that I might put on "my list" or buy for friends and family, but it never fails as soon as December hits... I completely forget everything I had in mind (figures). So back to the drawing board! This year I thought I would take a different approach to my Christmas shopping and gift giving, and support local Vancouver designers. This city is full of amazing talent, so why not support our very own community of talented people!

Vancouver jewelry designer Justine Brooks makes beautiful, nature inspired pieces that I'm in love with. Especially this Maple Seed necklace (it's on "my list")

Come winter scarves are a staple in my outfit choices, and a MUST have in any Vancouverites closet has to be a Kove scarf. 

One word- amazing.

Jason Matlo is an amazing Vancouver designer that I could not leave off my list... 

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) inspired women of all ages to class their outfits up with a string of pearls

So... House of Bun will help with that!

Don't forget to check out some of the great local boutiques, and vintage shops around town.. Here are some of my favs!

 The Block

            Ishara

                  Obakki                                                                                                

                         Rubi and Kino                                                                                                

                                     F as in Frank                            

                                                Barefoot Contessa

                                                                     Oak + Fort

                                                                              Nouvelle Nouvelle   

                                                                                                 Lynn Steven

(most of which I realize are in Gastown, I shop in that area a lot apparently)

Get out and check out what this fantastic city has to offer in the way of awesome gifts!! Not only are you supporting our local community of designers, you're cutting your "holiday carbon footprint" down too! BONUS!

Spread the cheer! 

Anita, xo