tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24802903096915014962024-03-14T04:43:52.262-04:00CanadianPrepCanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-85941193709319424722014-07-28T05:30:00.000-04:002014-07-28T05:30:02.687-04:00Preppy Summer Staples: Sale Edition<br />
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You know fall is nearing when summer sales top the 50% off mark. It's a bittersweet time of the year when you can stock up on summer seersucker for a great price, but soon temperatures will be dropping and vacations will be ending. But, if like me, you prefer to look on the bright side, then your closet can also become just a little brighter with these preppy summer staples (I confess to have stocked up on a few, myself).</div>
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<b>Seersucker:</b> <a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Seersucker-A-Line-Skirt/WL00101,default,pd.html?dwvar_WL00101_Color=NAVY&contentpos=61&cgid=Womens_sale_category" target="_blank">Brooks Brothers</a> Skirt | <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/AST/Catalogs/2014/SPRINGSUMMER/SUMMER/May/MayInternet961/AllProducts/PRD~A5721/A5721.jsp?N=21+17+10036&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=mint%20ivory&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row5" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> Dress | <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/ingoodcompany/sperry/PRD~A0709/A0709.jsp?N=21+17+10047&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=PERSIMMON%20SKY&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row3" target="_blank">Sperry for J. Crew</a> Boat Shoes | <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offswimstyles/PRD~41897/41897.jsp?N=21+17+10043&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=100&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&styles=41897-WP0020&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row3" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> Swimsuit</div>
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<b>Nautical:</b> <a href="http://usa.tommy.com/shop/en/thb2cus/sale/womens-sale/7634992?Color=NEW%20MASTERS%20NAVY/%20ANTIQUE%20WHITE" target="_blank">Tommy Hilfiger</a> Striped Shirt | <a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Sailing-Flags-and-Knots-Silk-Square/WK00207,default,pd.html?dwvar_WK00207_Color=RED&contentpos=96&cgid=Womens_sale_category" target="_blank">Brooks Brothers</a> Silk Scarf | <a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Enamel-Knot-Link-Bracelet/WA00298,default,pd.html?dwvar_WA00298_Color=CL80&contentpos=211&cgid=Womens_sale_category" target="_blank">Brooks Brothers</a> Knot Link Bracelet | <a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Dotted-Wedge-Espadrilles/WF00284,default,pd.html?dwvar_WF00284_Color=NAVY&contentpos=380&cgid=Womens_sale_category" target="_blank">Brooks Brothers</a> Espadrilles | <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/ingoodcompany/sperry/PRD~A0706/A0706.jsp?N=21+17+10047&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=CHAMBRAY%20WHITE%20ANCHOR&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row5" target="_blank">Sperry for J. Crew</a> Boat Shoes</div>
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<b>Tennis Whites:</b> <a href="http://usa.tommy.com/shop/en/thb2cus/sale/womens-sale/7638859?Color=BRIGHT%20WHITE" target="_blank">Tommy Hilfiger</a> Dress | <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&offerid=308002.886619164513&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lacoste.ca%2FMini-Piqu%25C3%25A9-Sleeveless-Dress%2F886619164513%2Cen_CA%2Cpd.html%22%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20src=%22http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod18/dw/image/v2/AAJJ_PRD/on/demandware.static/Sites-Lacoste_CA-Site/Sites-master/en_CA/v1406232768985/large/EF8290-51_001_20.jpg?sw=492&sh=492%22%20%3E%3C/a%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20width=1%20height=1%20src=%22http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&bids=308002.886619164513&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank">Lacoste</a> Dress | <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRD~A0595/A0595.jsp?N=21+17+10047+241&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=WHITE&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> Flats | Ralph Lauren Belt</div>
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Even better, J. Crew currently has free shipping (even to Canada) if you spend over $100, and if you order in-store through Brooks Brothers, they will also wave any shipping and duty costs (such a relief for us Canadians). If you're in Toronto, pop by the Flatiron store on Bloor and St. George for 50% off all of their summer items. You can stock up on crisp gingham or striped collared shirts for under $50. And by the time you add up all of the <i>extra 40% off</i> at J. Crew, or <i>extra 50% off</i> at Tommy Hilfiger, you're seriously getting more bang for your buck.<br />
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Here's hoping the late spring means a longer summer, so these staples can stay out just a little longer.<br />
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Inspired by the sea, creatures galore, and beautiful blooms, each design is bursting with color and charm.</div>
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I've updated the library of Lilly prints, so check it out for some of the newer and older designs, but here are some of my recent favorites.</div>
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<a href="http://blog.lillypulitzer.com/2014/06/05/print-worth-celebrating-watch-out/" target="_blank">Watch Out</a> - Lilly always calls the seafaring girls home.</div>
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<a href="http://blog.lillypulitzer.com/2014/04/25/print-worth-celebrating-lobstah-roll/" target="_blank">Lobstah Roll</a> - For those obsessed with this year's favorite summer food.</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-18108642840177306462014-07-21T06:00:00.000-04:002014-07-21T06:00:02.957-04:00Work Trip EssentialsUnfortunately I don't get to travel often for work, but when I do, I have a few essential rules to ensure I'm always prim, professional, and smartly packed. You really never know who you may run into, or what the occasion may call for, so it's important that everything you bring can contribute to your professional persona.<br />
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Pajama Sets: Polka Dot <a href="https://www.joefresh.com/ca/Categories/Women/Sleepwear/Polka-Dot-Sateen-Sleep-Set/p/WP14SL4014_960" target="_blank">Joe Fresh</a> | Vintage <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sleepwear/sleepsets/PRDOVR~80295/80295.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew </a></div>
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Single Color Palette: Striped <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/classicshirts/PRDOVR~44175/44175.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> Shirt | Giant Gray <a href="http://www.katespade.com/charles-street-reis/PXRU4850,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU4850_color=058&cgid=ks-handbags-view-all#start=16&cgid=ks-handbags-view-all" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> Bag | Dusty Blue <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/cardigans/PRDOVR~29350/29350.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> Cardigan | Flared <a href="http://pinktartan.com/ca/skirts/aj-fit-flare-skirt-in-black.html" target="_blank">Pink Tartan</a> Skirt | <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Cocktail/WH600-BLK/Womens-Black_Pewter-Tulip-Party-Dress.html" target="_blank">Boden</a> Dot Dress</div>
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Flats: Quilted <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/keely-quilted-leather-flats/347447?colorExplode=false&skuId=16580329&catid=cat660018&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600" target="_blank">Ann Taylors</a> | <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=33938&vid=1&pid=970198002" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a> Bows | <a href="http://www.katespade.com/TOCK-flats/S158309SN,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_S158309SN_color=967&cgid=ks-shoes-flats#start=10&cgid=ks-shoes-flats" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> Snakeskins</div>
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<b>Pajama Sets</b> - It may seem silly to be concerned about pajamas, but last year at my agency's annual conference the fire alarm went off at 3am in our hotel... I ended up in the lobby with coworkers, delegates, and even clients. Leave those cartoon boxers and worn t-shirts at home and invest in a spiffy pair from J. Crew or Brooks Brothers, or even a classic affordable pair from Joe Fresh.</div>
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<b>Single Color Palette</b> - Always find yourself with an over-stuffed suitcase? My rule of thumb to minimizing packing is to stick to only a few colors. Black, green, and white, or navy, grey, and light blue - there are so many great palettes from which to choose that can take you from day to night and from hot to chilly. You can easily mix and match between a few shirts, skirts, and sweaters, and even more easily accessorize.</div>
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<b>Fancy Flats</b> - It doesn't matter how comfortable even my kitten heels are, after a day running around at a conference and networking at cocktail events, my feet still beg me for flats. I always keep a pair of fancy flats in my giant leather tote, just in case. </div>
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From travel bags, to day totes, to notebooks, to glasses - you always want to look your best. You never know if your flight will carry other delegates, the fire alarm in your hotel goes off in the middle of the night, or you break a heel at a networking event. Each piece you bring should be a reflection of a young professional who is organized, stylish, and always prepared.<br />
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-2069362397220823952014-05-06T06:00:00.000-04:002014-05-06T06:00:12.253-04:00Vintage Finds for the Family's MatriarchEvery girl remembers those key pieces her mom always wore. If, like me, you're a product of the 80s and 90s, those pieces included giant clip-on earrings in obnoxious colors, stacks of bracelets, and silk scarves. The patterns and colors may change, but those pieces remain key staples year after year. <br />
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I once dismissed all giant clip-ons and silk scarves as matronly, but now I embrace them. They say that we eventually become our mothers as we age, and I fear I've hit that stage a little prematurely. I now yearn for that matriarchal, polished, grande dame look, sifting through vintage markets and antique stores for daring clip-ons and bright scarves to tie around my neck or purse. And of course, I've rummaged through my mother's closet and jewelry box a few too many times.</div>
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This Mother's Day, it's time to replace some of those pieces I have "borrowed" over the years. As much as I'd like to splurge and buy my mother a classic Hermes scarf, it's simply not even close to my budget. I'll be hitting the NYC markets next week and shamefully sending my mother her gift a tad late, but I'm inspired by some of the great vintage pieces on Etsy.</div>
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Here are my favorite pairings of earrings and scarves, fit for any grande dame (and each under $50 to boot!):</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-38860882663890840042014-03-03T06:00:00.000-05:002014-03-03T06:00:04.894-05:00Why Don't You...Everyone needs a little inspiration now and again to boost their mood, creative spirit, or work productivity. From <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/canadianprep/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> to <a href="http://www.matchbookmag.com/" target="_blank">magazines</a> to blogs, there's an endless supply of inspiration out there to cater to whatever it is you need "boosting." As much as a I love a novel to drift me into some fantasy of 1920s parties or trips along the French Riviera, biographies and memoirs are one of my greatest sources of inspiration. I love reading about how real people stumbled into their current dream roles, worked through prejudices and misconceptions, and somehow managed to make the world just a little better or brighter through their talents. <div>
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It's no secret that I love art and fashion, so I frequently impulsively buy biographies of artists, designers, and stylish tastemakers from Amazon. Over the winter break I found myself devouring books by and about Diana Vreeland. Now there's a woman who had no qualms about showing the world who she was. She dared to wear rouge to her ears, defy traditions, and embellish a story to make it oh-so-fabulous. </div>
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Indicative of her sometimes outlandish (but always charming) nature, her column for Harper's Bazzar named <i>Why Don't You...</i> challenged readers to add a little extra pizzazz into their lives. I may not want to wash my blonde hair in stale champagne, but I am trying up the <a href="http://www.canadian-prep.com/2014/01/another-year-another-set-of-new.html" target="_blank">grace and charm</a> in my life and celebrate every moment. There are so many ways to instantly lift a foul mood, indulge during a dull moment, and simply live life to its fullest. In keeping with Diana Vreeland, I'm going to start challenging myself and others to add a little bit more pizzazz into the everyday. </div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-63691949661270557762014-02-03T07:00:00.000-05:002014-02-03T07:00:07.388-05:00Spring for Winter SwapsYet again the city has been blanketed by a white and fluffy layer of snow. While I love the effect of walking in a real life snow globe, I'm more than excited about the prospect of spring.<br />
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-82309311224384194162014-01-04T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-04T07:00:02.302-05:00Another Year, Another Set of New ResolutionsSomehow 2013 just flew by, and it was full of memories, milestones, and personal growth. <br />
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Turning 25 was perhaps the most frightening milestone, leading to a few panicked "quarter life crisis" moments... but I've realized that I still have plenty of time to get that dream job, figure out what my "thing" is, and explore the many places that have been on my to-visit list since I was a kid hit with extreme wanderlust. </div>
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This year I screamed and squealed at concerts featuring some of my favorite bands (Vampire Weekend, Belle and Sebastian, Band of Horses); started a new project with a friend that is making me extremely excited about the year ahead; finally made a dent in conquering my sleep, caffeine, and stress issues; moved to a fabulous new apartment with an old friend from school; and soaked up all Toronto's fashion weeks had to offer. There were still plenty of tears, regrets, missed opportunities, and forgotten dreams, but I've come away with learnings to help me conquer 2014.</div>
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So here they are, a few of my top resolutions help make every 2014 minute count. Here's hoping I keep more than just a few of them!</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-9877356796146584702013-12-30T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-30T07:00:09.742-05:00New Specs for a New YearLooking to update those frames for a new look in 2014? Then look no further than Lookmatic. Until January 2nd, all frames are 50% off... meaning you can pick up a pair of prescription glasses for less than $50! Oh, and shipping is free, and they ship internationally!<br />
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I picked up a <a href="http://www.canadian-prep.com/2012/11/look-to-lookmatic-for-new-specs.html" target="_blank">few pairs last year</a>, but I'm thinking this dainty <a href="http://lookmatic.com/collections/all/products/davenport#frame=Tortoise_Blue&lens=clear" target="_blank">Davenport</a> pair may need to be added to my ever-growing collection... #nerdalert.<br />
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-28810841136830526382013-12-23T08:00:00.000-05:002013-12-23T08:00:00.116-05:00Gift Guide: First Lady in Training<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1) <a href="http://www.crane.com/product/jackie-glasses-correspondence-card/3SDC6302" target="_blank">Jackie Glasses Correspondence Cards</a> | 2) <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&offerid=306956.35&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.julep.com%2Fjennifer.html%22%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20src=%22http://cdnmedia.julep.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/300x300/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/j/e/jennifer_2.jpg%22%20%3E%3C/a%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20width=1%20height=1%20src=%22http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&bids=306956.35&type=2&subid=0%22%20%3E" target="_blank">Jennifer Nail Polish</a> | 3) <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&offerid=308307.845524441798969&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrew.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsingle_product_detail.jsp%3FPRODUCT%253C%253Eprd_id%3D845524441798969%26FOLDER%253C%253Efolder_id%3D2534374302066681%22%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20src=%22http://s7.jcrew.com/is/image/jcrew/22599_EC7253?$pdp_fs418$%22%20%3E%3C/a%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20width=1%20height=1%20src=%22http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&bids=308307.845524441798969&type=2&subid=0%22%20%3E" target="_blank">Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace</a> | 4) <a href="http://www.markandgraham.com/products/womens-italian-leather-opera-glove/?pkey=cpersonalized-scarves-shawl-glove&" target="_blank">Italian Leather Monogrammed Opera Gloves</a> | 5) <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&offerid=262894.30&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fbeta.jackrogersusa.com%2Fnavajo-metallic-hamptons-flat%22%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20src=%22http://beta.jackrogersusa.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/file_201_39_1.jpg%22%20%3E%3C/a%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20width=1%20height=1%20src=%22http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=CFGEOQTn8bA&bids=262894.30&type=2&subid=0%22%20%3E" target="_blank">Hamptons Navajo</a> | 6) <a href="http://store.jfklibrary.org/Accessories/Jacqueline-Kennedy-Accessories-Silk-Scarf/PAAAAAKKFOEJKFDC/3038-3040/Product" target="_blank">Jacqueline Kennedy Silk Scarf</a> | 7) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jacqueline-Kennedy-Selections-Library-Museum/dp/0821227459/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1" target="_blank">Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years</a> | 8) <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp3004.html?adxc=232001&adxa=358275&page=www.nytimes.com/pages/todayspaper/index.html&pos=Bar1&campaignId=3KRWF" target="_blank">New York Times Subscription</a></div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-92179206819925125982013-12-22T08:00:00.000-05:002013-12-22T08:00:04.417-05:00Gift Guide - Workaholic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1) <a href="http://www.katespade.com/brightspot-avenue-large-debra/PWRU3524,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_PWRU3524_color=639&dwvar_PWRU3524_size=UNS&cgid=ks-accessories-stationery#start=5&cgid=ks-accessories-stationery" target="_blank">Brightspot Avenue Large Debra</a> | 2) <a href="http://www.designdarling.com/collections/recycled-leather/products/pink-recycled-leather-business-card-case" target="_blank">Pink Recycled Leather Business Card Case</a> | 3) <a href="http://www.poppin.com/Pink-Signature-Set.html" target="_blank">Pink Signature Set</a> | 4) <a href="http://www.lenox.com/dinnerware/larabee-road/kate-spade-new-york?A=31778&An=1432+4294966191&Au=p_pattern_id&cmCatid=e1432" target="_blank">Larabee Road Cup and Saucer</a> | 5) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kate-Spade-Wellesley-Fallon-Black/dp/B00AEE12U4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1387667323&sr=8-16&keywords=KATE+SPADE+LAPTOP" target="_blank">Wellesley Fallon XL Tote</a> | 6) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97777278/inspirational-quotes-poster-your-future" target="_blank">Inspirational Poster</a> | 7) <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lipstick-P2865?SKUID=220434&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=220434&om_mmc=ppc-gg-pla#" target="_blank">Jungle Red Lipstick</a> | 8) Starbucks Gift Card | 9) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/167901561/you-got-this-pencils?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=%22YOU+GOT+THIS%22+PENCIL&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all" target="_blank">You Got This Pencils</a></div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-79866012049780871562013-12-21T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-21T07:00:03.159-05:00Gift Guide - Martha Stewart Worshiper <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/163027905/jay-gatsby-tea-towel-28-x-28-premium" target="_blank">Jay Gatsby Tea Towel</a> | 2) <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/row-boat-salt-cellar" target="_blank">Row Boat Salt Cellar</a> | 3) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Food-Great-Fast/dp/0307354164/ref=pd_sim_b_3" target="_blank">Everyday Food: Great Food Fast</a> | 4) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Cooking-School-Lessons/dp/0307396444" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's Cooking School</a> | 5)<a href="http://thegiftingspot.com/item_1162/Aqua-Seersucker-Apron.htm" target="_blank">Aqua Seersucker Apron</a> | 6) <a href="http://www.katespade.com/say-the-word-wordsearch-dish/L834408,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_L834408_color=000&dwvar_L834408_size=UNS&cgid=ks-home-entertaining#start=28&cgid=ks-home-entertaining" target="_blank">Say the Wordsearch Dish</a> | 7) <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-kitchen/30865141.jsp" target="_blank">Charmed Dots Serveware</a> | 8) <a href="http://www.markandgraham.com/products/ameican-mini-cheese-board-rectangle/?pkey=centertaining-barware&" target="_blank">American Mini Cheeseboard</a> </div>
<br />CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-2526423688833376042013-12-09T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-09T07:00:14.233-05:00Three Looks for the Office Holiday PartyWith December in full swing, it's time to start juggling the countless parties, get-togethers, and reunions - and finding the perfect ensemble for each can become an exercise in hair-pulling, rather than playing dress-up.<br />
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Necklaces: <a href="http://www.katespade.com/black-tie-optional-triple-strand-necklace/WBRU5711,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> | <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_jewelry&ProductID=1000110179&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> | <a href="http://www.katespade.com/bungalow-bouquet-twist-statement-necklace/WBRU6237,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> </div>
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Earrings: <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_jewelry-earrings&ProductID=1017307691&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> | <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/17513?article=17513-B" target="_blank">H&M</a> | <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/earrings/PRDOVR~75333/75333.jsp" target="_blank">J Crew </a></div>
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Dresses: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2480290309691501496#editor/target=post;postID=252642368883337604" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a> | <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/23695?article=23695-A" target="_blank">H&M</a> | <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Dresses/Lace-Dress-Collection/entity/pc/38/c/354/6681.uts?swatchName=Black" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer</a></div>
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Bags: <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi31846&rootCategory=cat70016&catId=cat80042&sortKey=Default&section=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=cat70016" target="_blank">Talbots</a> | <a href="http://www.jmclaughlin.com/handbags/the-kingston-studded-clutch-in-cream.html" target="_blank">J McLaughlin</a> | <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Accessories-Shoes/Bags/entity/pc/61/c/67/6853.uts?swatchName=Gold+Metallic" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer </a></div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-80469002173814480912013-11-08T22:43:00.000-05:002013-11-08T22:43:07.833-05:00A Canadian Lilly Pulitzer Birthday CelebrationKnown for bright and whimsical prints, an embrace of femininity, and easy-to-wear cuts, the effortlessly fun and chic late Queen of Prep's birthday is this weekend - and now Canadians can join in the celebration! With a <a href="http://www.canadian-prep.com/2013/08/lilly-pulitzer-makes-it-to-toronto.html" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store in Greater Toronto</a>, we northern transplants who grew up wearing the beloved brand (and even those new to the Lilly-Pulitzer-for-Life fan club) can enjoy cake and refreshments while shopping for the bold and whimsical prints that are sure to brighten up the inevitably approaching bleak winter days. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times;">There's nothing like pulling out your stash of
board games to instantaneously take you back to that childhood sleepover, epic
cottage rained-out weekend, or frozen winter night spent with your best of
friends. I should confess that I grew up as a board game fiend... my
friends and I played each day during our limited lunchtime in high school...
and I may or may not have gotten "kicked out" of our games club after
being a little too loud and aggressive during a game of Pictionary. True
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<span style="font-family: Times;">My friends and I had been yearning for another great games night, when
Lady Luck (or in this case Mattel) bestowed upon us a box filled with games and
the perfect occasion to get us together to compete against one another once
again. The kit was personalized according to my Gameology sign, the Wittian
(see the </span><a href="https://apps.facebook.com/gameology/?utm_source=GameOn_website&utm_medium=Gameology_tile&utm_campaign=Contest_GrandPrize"><span style="font-family: Times;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> for
details and to learn your own Gameology sign!).<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a Facebook event and sent out the invites to the girls, told them to start
training, and carefully planned my menu.
With a growing cookbook library and Pinterest easily on-hand for
inspiration, it took a while to pick the favorites - but if there’s one thing I
know, it’s that my friends enjoy their cheeses.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Recipes: Asparagus & Gruyere Tart from </span><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/318340/asparagus-gruyere-tart?search_key=asparagus%20and%20gruyere"><span style="font-family: Times;">Martha
Stewart</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> | Apricot & Goat Cheese Amuse-Bouche from </span><a href="http://reluctantentertainer.com/2012/04/apricot-and-goat-cheese-bites-appetizer-recipe/"><span style="font-family: Times;">Reluctant
Entertainer</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> | Feta-Yogurt Dip from </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bon-Appetit-Cookbook-Magazine/dp/0764596861"><span style="font-family: Times;">Bon
Appetit Cookbook</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> | 3-Step Mini Cheesecakes from </span><a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/philadelphia-3-step-mini-cheesecakes-55102.aspx"><span style="font-family: Times;">Kraft</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> (a
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<span style="font-family: Times;">And then suddenly it was Game On! Game Day! I finished my baking, set up the G&T bar,
and put on some classic cocktail party music (I highly recommend </span><a href="http://songza.com/listen/cocktail-party-jazz-songza/"><span style="font-family: Times;">Cocktail
Party Jazz</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;">, </span><a href="http://songza.com/listen/martini-swing-songza/"><span style="font-family: Times;">Martini Swing</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;">, or </span><a href="http://songza.com/listen/thanksgiving-dinner-jazz-songza/"><span style="font-family: Times;">Thanksgiving
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<span style="font-family: Times;">With G&Ts in hand, cocktail plates full of cheesy goodness, and
preliminary catch-up conversations taken care of, we started the night with </span><a href="http://www.mattelgameon.ca/game/mad-gab-game"><span style="font-family: Times;">Mad Gab</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> (my
personal favorite).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The game that tells
players “it’s not what you say, it’s what you hear,” it’s the game that elicits
the greatest laughs and most aggressive hand-gesturing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also quickly reveals the thought-processes
and streams of consciousness that each friend follows…. Beware the danger of
these new insights. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end, no one
could match my 9 phrases in 2 minutes (total Wittian, right here!), but I was
starting to worry as one of my friends started getting phrase after phrase
correct. Check out the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MattelGameOn"><span style="font-family: Times;">Game On!
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<a href="http://www.mattelgameon.ca/game/uno-card-game"><span style="font-family: Times;">UNO</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> is the
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Although we were starting to fade after many rounds of games, too many
rounds of G&Ts, and oodles of gabbing breaks, we were determined to finish
the night with </span><a href="http://www.mattelgameon.ca/game/apples-to-apples-party-box"><span style="font-family: Times;">Apples to
Apples</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;">. Each player is dealt a round of
cards with things like Frank Lloyd Wright, Elvis, Tattoos, and other nouns or
proper nouns. One player gets a card with an adjective, which everyone else has
to match with a noun card, facedown. The
player with the descriptive card reads through the pile of items to pick the
one that best matches. The key to this
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hilariously ironic or inappropriate combination, I go for the classic (Timeless
and Frank Sinatra was my final chosen pair -
kudos to Lauren for that one).
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<span style="font-family: Times;">In the end, one grand winner of the night walked away with her own mini
Ladies Game Night kit – a bottle of gin, a lime, </span><a href="http://www.mattelgameon.ca/game/phase-10-dice-game"><span style="font-family: Times;">a Phase
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<span style="font-family: Times;">We laughed loudly, enjoyed our fair share of cocktails, got aggressively
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Thanks to those that came out and to Mattel for the games!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Riding jackets are a forever staple, but there's something so chic about Chanel's famous tweed topper. From fashionistas, to ladies-who-brunch, it's a must-have for any truly fashionable woman (who can afford it, that is). <br />
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Thankfully, the elegance achieved with a Chanel jacket is available in a myriad of different price points, colors, and updated styles. </div>
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Lilly Pulitzer <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Tops-Bottoms/Sweaters-Blazers/entity/pc/243/c/245/6598.uts?swatchName=Almond+Metallic+Boucle" target="_blank">Hagen Jacket</a> | Estee Lauder Lipstick in <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/649/22847/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Lips/Lipsticks/Pure-Color/Vivid-Shine-Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Electric Mauve</a> | Milly <a href="http://www.millyny.com/shop/jackets/chain-trim-jacket.html" target="_blank">Chain Trim Jacket</a> | MAC Lipstick in <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Girl About Town</a> | J Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/blazers/noveltyblazers/PRDOVR~03343/03343.jsp" target="_blank">Maple Tweed Jacket</a> | NARS Liptick in <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/lips/lipstick/~/satin-lipstick" target="_blank">Afghan Red</a> | Banana Republic <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=87056&vid=1&pid=560569012" target="_blank">Piped Tweed Jacket</a> | NARS Lipstick in <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/lips/satin-lipstick/niagara" target="_blank">Niagara</a> </div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-78639130650641619542013-10-04T05:00:00.000-04:002013-10-04T05:00:04.616-04:00Pajama Sets for a Night InThere's nothing better than coming home after a long day's work and collapsing into bed or onto the couch in your favorite set of pajamas. Sure, an old t-shirt and flannel pj pants are also easy and comfortable, but there's something more fashionable and fancy about having a coordinated nighttime uniform. Add a glass of something hot (or calming), your go-to nail color, and a great book (or stack of magazines), and it's the perfect night-in. <br />
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-79257024050426654422013-10-02T06:00:00.000-04:002013-10-02T06:00:00.371-04:00Tortoise Shell-ShockedI consider tortoise shell up there with pearl, tweed, and herringbone as wardrobe pattern/texture staples. Multi-tonal, it has the ability to complement almost any color and is now incorporated into a myriad of different products. From shoes to glasses (drinking and sun), you can make tortoise shell your go-to pattern of choice in almost any aspect of your life. For the truly obsessed, you can try your hand at <a href="http://www.chalkboardnails.com/2012/08/tortoiseshell-nails.html" target="_blank">tortoise shell nails</a>.<br />
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I may pass on the complicated nail experiment, but I couldn't pass up these Ralph Lauren beauties (on sale!). <br />
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Ralph Lauren Jewelry | Anne Klein <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Klein-109652CHTO-Gold-Tone-Tortoise/dp/B004OELCYG" target="_blank">Watch</a> | J Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/hairaccessories.jsp" target="_blank">Hair Accessories</a> | Lookmatic <a href="http://lookmatic.com/collections/women" target="_blank">Frames</a> | Design Darling <span id="goog_2001906557"></span><a href="http://www.designdarling.com/collections/necklaces/products/long-tortoiseshell-necklace" target="_blank">Necklace</a><span id="goog_2001906558"></span> | H&M <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/12710" target="_blank">Shoes</a></div>
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And, frankly, whatever Grace wears is forever a classic by me! Pearls, tortoise shell frames, and red lips - oh my!<br />
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-22411978316640682832013-09-30T06:00:00.000-04:002013-09-30T06:00:04.647-04:00Equestrian OverdoseMy coworkers can attest to my love of horses. Our director emailed out a note with news of a pitch to a horse-related organization..... and within <i>seconds </i>I had emailed a response (kindly) demanding that I create the proposal and work on the potential project. There may or may not have also been a squeal or two (or three... plus a hand clap) involved. I was beyond overjoyed!<br />
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I rode my first horse at the age of seven. Just like countless girls before me, I instantly fell in love with riding, horses, and the whole equestrian experience. My fear of heights dissipated the second I swung my leg over the horse, grabbed hold of the reins, and let my horse carry me away from the barn and into the riding ring.<br />
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While Summer is always overflowing with nautical motifs, Fall is abundant with equestrian everything. Silk scarves emblazoned with bits and stirrups find themselves wrapped around the necks or purse handles of chic women everywhere. Riding boots are slipped on and worn trekking through piles of colorful leaves. Houndstooth hacking jackets provide the perfect cover up on chilly day. You'll never run out of possibilities:</div>
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Pink Pineapple Shop <a href="http://pinkpineappleshop.com/collections/earrings/products/kortright-bit" target="_blank">Earrings</a> | J Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/oddsandends/PRDOVR~08347/99103219897/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~21+17+4294966648~90~~~~~~~/08347.jsp" target="_blank">iPhone cover</a> | Ralph Lauren <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21039396&cp=1760782.1760963&view=99&ab=ln_women_cs2_handbags&parentPage=family" target="_blank">handbag</a> | Ralph Lauren <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22240976&cp=1760782.4332103&view=99&ab=ln_women_cs1_dresses&parentPage=family" target="_blank">dress</a> | Gucci <a href="http://www.gucci.com/us/styles/3085093G0011066#" target="_blank">scarf</a> | Stubbs & Wootton <a href="http://www.stubbsandwootton.com/index.php/motif/" target="_blank">slippers</a> | Fornash <a href="http://tnuck.com/collections/ladies/products/long-horse-bit-necklace" target="_blank">necklace</a> </div>
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I make it a habit to attend every designer exhibit I can. From the Met's awe-inspiring annual Costume Institute productions (the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibit with fictional conversations between the two women was <i>beyond</i> cool) to the theatrical set-up of <a href="http://canadianprep.blogspot.ca/2011/08/date-with-jean-paul-gaultier.html" target="_blank">Jean Paul Gaultier's greatest collections</a> at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, I leave each one with goosebumps and a renewed love of the art of fashion. </div>
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This weekend I finally made my way to the <a href="http://www.dx.org/" target="_blank">Design Exchange</a> for the Louboutin retrospective. It is probably one of my favorite fashion exhibits that I've ever seen. From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've entered the glamorous world of the man who frequented burlesque clubs, exotic locales, and parties with the most fabulous of women since the 70s. The setup was perfection - providing the perfect context in which to view these tiny works of art. I mean, THIS is what you see when you first walk in:</div>
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I've never seen such an incredible assortment of shoes. There were heels made from the most imaginative of materials - from tree bark to garbage, from goat hair to peacock feathers. Any girl could buy into her own definition of glamor. Here is just a sample of the shoes on display:</div>
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I wish I could live in that exhibit. With each new step in my own shoes (simple penny loafers, unfortunately), I held back a squeal of excitement and resisted an attempt to pick up a shoe to stuff it in my over-sized tote. The exhibit officially closed on the 15th, so I'll have to make do with the occasional walk through the Holts shoe department until I can one day own my own pair of red-soled beauties!</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-38261768849824450652013-08-21T06:00:00.000-04:002013-08-21T06:00:05.559-04:00CanadianPrep Does South BeachIt may be nearing the end of August, but this gal is just now enjoying her first official vacation of the year. And let me tell y'all, it has been a LONG time coming. I've endured countless all-nighters, several occurrences of "oh can you just do this one thing for me... for tomorrow," and far too many moments of my brain aimlessly drifting into thoughts of lands far far away.<br />
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You can bet that I'll be enjoying every moment darkening my tan (or sunburn) on the sandy beaches, getting lost in the pages of my books (or September issues), and sipping on delicious fruit smoothies (or Shake Shack peanut butter shakes.... or frozen margaritas).<br />
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And of course you won't catch me out-and-about in the tie-dye sarongs and "I heart SoBe" t-shirts found in every beach shop lining Ocean drive. Nor the gaudy glamorous suits and high-heeled sandals that have made an appearance or two on the infamous Miami Kardashians. I may stick out like a sore thumb, but my preppy ways follow me everywhere I go.<br />
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Here are my South Beach vacation essentials:<br />
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Kate Spade grosgrain sunhat (<a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=650293002&tid=plpl000000&kwid=1&ap=7&sem=true&mkwid=B0T3y4Ua_dc&adid=Cebqhpg+Nqf&pcrid=25250483370" target="_blank">similar</a>) | <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-totes-bags/palm-tree-beach-tote/2A0133,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Vineyard Vines</a> tote | <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/specialswimsizes/padded/PRDOVR~41897/99103016709/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294966773~90~~~~~~~/41897.jsp" target="_blank">J Crew </a>seersucker suit | <a href="http://www.essie.com/Colors/Corals/tart-deco.aspx" target="_blank">Essie</a> polish in Tart Deco | <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~67902/99103022641/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294966792~90~~~~~~~/67902.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> white linen skirt | <a href="http://joefresh.com/en/product/check-shirt" target="_blank">Joe Fresh</a> gingham button-down | <a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7851589/c/2694.html?ef_id=UhP5ZwAAAAQLEA5N:20130820231903:s" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer</a> McKim sandals | <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/accessories/eyewear/PRDOVR~52148/52148.jsp?TCode=GGBS00006_99102492464&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=52148&noPopUp=true&utm_source=GooglePLA&utm_medium=52148&gclid=CJygm4KFjbkCFfFj7AodlXYAww" target="_blank">Ray Ban</a> New Wayfarers </div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-33145062533831367622013-08-05T06:00:00.000-04:002013-08-05T06:00:11.001-04:00Lilly Pulitzer Makes it to TorontoYes, you read that right. THE Lilly Pulitzer has opened up in the Greater Toronto Area. I just about died when I walked by, stepped back, rubbed my eyes, and then had my wildest dreams come true. And yes.... I went shopping.<br />
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First J Crew, then Kate Spade, and now Lilly Pulitzer - so many of my Florida favorites have followed me up to Canada. Now all I need is a Vineyard Vines, and I may stop missing my home state just a tad less. Or at least stop sticking out like an obnoxiously bright prep amongst a sea of urban hipsters.</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-36138926587700949472013-07-29T06:00:00.000-04:002013-07-29T06:00:00.306-04:00J. Crew's Deviation from the ClassicsI can still remember my very first purchase from J. Crew. It was a v-neck navy, kelly green, and white argyle sweater vest. That was when J. Crew was still quintessentially preppy. We've all witnessed some of our favorite brands begin to conform to changing fashions. Gap and Tommy Hilfiger each had "sporty" phases, and Abercrombie & Fitch deviated from its original hunting wear and novelty items. Of course, companies do have to evolve in order to serve consumer tastes, but the issue arises when they deviate too much from what the core brand historically represented. <br />
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I'll admit to missing the true-to-preppy form that J. Crew once represented, perusing my old catalogues for the ribbon belt, argyle vest, and silk tie headband days long gone. But I still swoon over the updated and occasionally "hipster" styles present in today's J. Crew style guides. <br />
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I caught wind of this story from the Huffington Post, and find myself impressed with J. Crew's reaction to the customer's letter of dissatisfaction. The incident started with a simple email, and suddenly Mickey sets up a conference call to help address the customer's issue.<br />
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While I do miss the old style, I've swooned over enough dresses, sweater sets, and shoes in recent years to still love what the brand has turned into. I think there becomes a point where we have to loosen the tight reigns we've held onto memories of the brand we loved in the past, and judge the company and its products against what they've matured into today, especially when it comes to the ever-changing world of fashion. J. Crew still offers many of the classics it once did, and most of them with monogramming options. But they've also added sequined pencil skirts, painted t-shirts, and cashmere leggings to help grow a new generation of loyal consumers. </div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-13788129364107577012013-07-22T01:00:00.000-04:002013-07-22T01:44:36.953-04:00Feeding a Coffee(shop) AddictionMy coffee addiction is notorious, ridiculous, uncontrollable, somewhat shameful, and part of my identify. I can't function without 2 cups of coffee first thing in the morning. I can't survive past 3pm without a caffeine pick-me-up. And don't ask me to head out for after-work drinks unless the bar serves coffee, or there is a Starbucks on the way. <br />
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My need for coffee surpasses the drink itself to the establishments that have fed my addiction over the years. They have become my saviors after long drives along an empty highway or hours stuck mindlessly listening to art history lectures. From high school, to university, and through to my current job, coffee shops have always been my place of work. I've written countless papers, studied for countless exams, and put together countless presentations in coffee shops in cities as near and far as Orlando, Burlington (Vermont), Kingston, Warsaw, and Toronto (to name a few). They are my place of comfort - where I know my brain will be able to soak up the caffeine and the buzzing atmosphere to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and hash out the task at hand.<br />
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I may now be working from a cubicle that has become my second home.... but I still haven't kicked my coffee ways. And now I've learned to recreate the coffee shop atmosphere from the comfort of my own desk at work or couch at home. Here are my top three tips for feeding your own coffee shop addiction - on your own terms:<br />
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Studies have shown that a healthy dose of background noise actually <i>helps</i> productivity. I myself get anxiety working in impeccably quiet spaces (like libraries) and get terribly distracted in loud spaces (like my overly-gregarious office). <a href="http://coffitivity.com/" target="_blank">Coffitivity</a> provides the perfect amount of background chatter and dish-clanging to mimic the noise in my beloved coffeeshops. </div>
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Headphones come in functions, colors, and prices to suit every need these days. If you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend the new headphones from <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD827LL/A/apple-earpods-with-remote-and-mic?fnode=75" target="_blank">apple</a>. I rather despised the old ones that just never seemed to fit my ears. The new ones have been redesigned to be the most comfortable earbud headphones on the market - and I agree! I especially recommend them if you wear earrings, because the over-ear styles tend to squish uncomfortably. </div>
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My coworkers may tease me for my collection of cups and saucers I keep on my desk... but I know they're just jealous.</div>
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I leave you with one of my favorite quotes about coffee from the one and only Gertrude Stein:</div>
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CanadianPrephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071479100368304215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2480290309691501496.post-21271273666427423222013-04-17T01:00:00.000-04:002013-04-17T01:00:12.533-04:00Audrey's Roman HolidaysI instantly gravitated towards this May's <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/05/photos-audrey-hepburn-rome-italy" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a> the millisecond I recognized Audrey's stunning face radiating from the cover. Stunning! I was ever the more pleased to open the issue and discover a photo spread from her time spent in Rome, filming classic movies such as <i>Roman Holiday.</i><br />
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This brings me back to my own time in <a href="http://canadianprep.blogspot.ca/2011/05/rome.html" target="_blank">Rome</a>. How I wish I could be sipping an espresso in a darling piazza reading a good book. </div>
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There's something particularly charming about this photo. Perhaps it's the basket of flowers, or that wide grin, but I can't help but wish I was there with Audrey enjoying the view and swapping stories.</div>
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Cards with Gregory Peck? Enough said.</div>
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I'll take the suit, the car, and the pup, please and thank you!</div>
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See all of the beautiful pictures on the website <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/05/photos-audrey-hepburn-rome-italy" target="_blank">here</a>, or pick up a copy of Vanity Fair to treasure the pictures in hand.</div>
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