Glimpses of Will and Kate

I may sometimes complain about living in Ottawa, but today I was rejoicing! With the royal couple making a visit to the National War Memorial I made my way to downtown with my camera and royal tour itinerary in hand.  Luckily the crowd wasn't overwhelmingly large, so I managed to get close to a barrier and close the red carpet upon which the royal couple would be walking.  Unfortunately the parade of black security cars quickly parked in front of me, so I took only a few pictures.

The crowd awaiting Will and Kate. To the left you'll see the monument, to the right you'll see Chateau Laurier.  Fun fact: Chateau Laurier is part of the Fairmont chain of hotels placed along several Canadian railway stops.  One of the other Fairmont hotels is Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, which was designed by Emily Post's father, Bruce Price.

Mrs. Harper (wife of our Prime Minister) in the red jacket

The car of the royal couple.  Yes, they really are in there! I saw Kate wave!

Kate wearing a beautiful navy dress by Erdem Moralioglu and nude pumps and carrying a matching nude clutch. Of course she looked wonderfully put-together and quite in style given the numerous designers creating lace dresses with 3/4 length sleeves these days.

Horribly blurry, but a picture of Prince William and Prime Minister Harper

Want to achieve Kate's prim and proper look? Here are a few key pieces you'll need:

Lilly Pulitzer Shayna Eyelet Dress $248

Aldo Eugenio Clutch $35

Chinese Laundry 'New Love' Pump $69

Tomorrow is Canada Day, and the royal couple will be out again! So keep your fingers crossed that I get a great view!

xoxo,

A Day at the (Virtual) Country Club

Holy moly am I unbelievably impressed with the seamless integration of the myriad of marketing and branding materials produced by Tommy Hilfiger lately.  Between the Hilfigers, True Prep pop-up stores, actual Tommy Hilfiger wagoneer for sale, impeccably designed stores, and the Country Club games on Facebook, I'm both smitten and blown away by everything Tommy Hilfiger.

Granted this game has probably been out for quite a while,  but I just discovered it and have had a lot of fun playing croquet, tennis, pool pong, and golf since!  Plus you get a discount if you win.  So if rain is keeping you away from the actual country club, I suggest you spend a little time indoors at this virtual one!


xoxo,

Nothing Plain about Kenneth Jay Lane

Looking to add a touch of the whimsy, glamor, and elegance of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry but don't want to pay net-a-porter prices? Then look no further than etsy!  Etsy truly has some incredible finds (including a vintage Dior sailboat scarf for $4.99!), and its selection of Kenneth Jay Lane vintage jewelry is wonderful! Here are some of my favorites.

(1) starfish pendant $33, (2) lion head door knocker earrings $23, (3) faux pearl floral necklace $55,  (4) Jackie Kennedy faux pearl necklace $150, (5) runway necklace $200, (6) circus elephant pin $125

xoxo,

Soundtrack Sunday: Morning with Dean Martin

Are you a fan of the Rat Pack? If so, well I've got the deal for you!  For a mere $5.99 on iTunes you can buy a compilation of 110 Dean Martin songs featuring all the favorites, including That's Amore, Volare, and Memories Are Made of This. 

So join me in my Sunday morning plans: lounging on a pile of pillows on the floor, sipping cappuccino, eating croissants, browsing through old magazines, and tapping my toes to the whirlwind of trumpet and piano sounds!

xoxo,

Green with Envy Guacamole

I made this guacamole last summer for a party (and many more times since), and I love the combination of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.  I also love the added crunch from the green apple.

xoxo,