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& the winner for biggest distraction goes to..
Okay - it's been over a week and I said I would keep things updated, however, between work, my workouts, and this little bundle I've been MIA. Can you blame me?
My sister and I have been spending time together {mainly because I can't take my eyes or my hands off this little guy} and I must admit, faced with the choice of being behind a laptop or glued to a computer or watching him make noise in his sleep, baby Zion will ALWAYS win. That said, I'm currently catching up Fashion Week shows {London & New York -- yes, I'm that behind right now.. shameful!} & will post my favorite looks & my most sought after items shortly!
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Sorry for the mini hiatus..
Okay, so I honestly meant to keep updated with my anticipated shows & what I loved from last year & hoped to see this season... however, this weekend was full with two birthday parties {one taking me out of town for a 24hr vacation} and then Family day yesterday.. that said, I'm thinking of doing one large post now as it doesn't make much sense to follow the "Tomorrow's most anticipated" approach, in hindsight. Stay tuned!
NYFW: February 8th, 2013
I have to say spending this morning with a hot cup of tea, streaming NYFW's live coverage of shows was enough to make me happy I rolled out of bed & came to work.
With today's shows beginning to wind down, I'm starting to get excited about tomorrow... As for a few shows I've missed, I'll be glued to my laptop the moment I get home tonight to catch up!
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| Classy classy classy! Old elegance & a neutral pallet were so chic! The fur coat on the left had me dying! |
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| Gold hardware, mixed media (if you will) with sparkles, velvet, silky finishes, and fur! Totally diva worthy & the jewel tones thrown in for good measure had me giving this collection a round of applause! |
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| Lace & Silk, Fur & Velvet, Sheer blouses & accents.. The clothes really speak for themselves on this one - looks like Rebecca Minkoff & Nicole Miller were thinking the same pallets with a slightly different take. Overall, I loved it! |
I can't wait to see the evening portion for tonight & make a mental list of what I would buy if I could buy! There was a particular grey knit sweater with a button up back at Nicholas K that I couldn't take my eyes off of, and Richard Chai Love had me thinking I'd be set if I was ever half of one of those couples that liked to compliment each others' outfits {will I ever be that in love with anything but Fashion? I doubt it.. but it was a funny thought}. Timo Weiland's collection looked beautiful from what I could see on Twitter & Instagram..
Whose collections are you most excited to see tomorrow?
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NYFW: February 7th, 2013.
By now fashions' elite are, no doubt, beginning to arrive at the opening night AMFAR New York Gala.. For the sake of feeling better about myself, I've decided to pretend that my invitation was lost in the mail. Way to go Canada Post! Of course I had an outfit picked out; I was ready to hop the next flight to the East Coast, but I just couldn't leave the office. I'm up to my eye balls in solving the worlds problems.
In all seriousness, though, as I mentioned in my last post: I'm more than a little excited to see what certain designers {whose collections tugged at my heart strings & inspired me last year} will put down the run way tomorrow...
Catching my eye immediately are Nicholas K, Richard Chai Love, and Edun. These designers captured my admiration last year & had me lusting for a bigger paycheck {and more closet space} with which I could collect piece after piece!
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| Nicholas K design team Nicholas & Christopher Kunz draped fabric beautifully in what I'd call cowgirl meets grunge. The earthy & semi-sheer pieces as well as the leather accents inspired so much lust in me! |
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| Richard Chai had me in love with the idea of floral-esque coats & blazers, as well as mixing patterns. I only hope to one day master mixing patterns as it makes my heart go pitter patter! |
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| What can I say about Sharon Wauchob? I love her design, and for Edun this is ever so true! Splashes of bold color, animal prints, gorgeous draping & fit paired with knits & chunky coats.. honestly what more could I ask for? The woman had me drooling! |
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- Anxious Fashion Addict.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year..
Forget Valentine's Day, forget my birthday, and forget Christmas.. It's finally arrived:
The beginning of Fashion Weeks world wide! As we speak some of the most glamorous & prestigious designers, editors, and fashion lovers prepare for a whirlwind of a week the entire cosmopolitan world cannot wait to take in! Of course this excitement is split bi-yearly over Fall & Winter collections and Spring & Summer, however, living in the great North of Canada, I have to admit Fall & Winter fashions hold a special place in my heart! I've been pining over the NYFW schedule for a while now.. stay tuned for my posts on the shows I would give my first born to attend {just kidding... or am I?} & the reasons why I can't wait to see what they send down the glorious runway!
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Fashionably yours,
Green is the new Black..
I can't seem to recall the exact place I found the quote... or who can be credited for it, but I remember reading at a very young age "The greatest accessory to fashion a woman can possess is an attractive physique."
My search to be as fit & stylish as possible has lead me to LOVE juicing. It's not for everybody, however, it's an amazing way to keep make sure you're getting all of your greens! Not everyone has the will power or time to shove 8-10 servings of veggies down a day, I sincerely admire you if this is you!
Today I traded in online "window-shopping" for grocery shopping. The mission was simple - create a green juice that tastes great & helps me get as many green fruits & veggies as possible... after all "Green is the new Black!"
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Ingredients:
6 Kiwis, peeled 3 Granny Smith Apples 2 Celery stalks 1 Bunch of Kale 1 Cucumber 1 c. Spinach 1 c. Coconut Water |
I prefer to use a juicer for the apples, celery & cucumbers, while mixing the kiwis, kale, and spinach with the coconut water in a high speed blender or magic bullet will make sure you're not wasting most of your produce as pulp.
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| To avoid the giant mess I made, make sure to lower the spout on the juicer. I'm sure you already know this - I'm probably the only one who would make that mistake... |
Once I'd juiced the cucumber, celery, and apples, I put two packets of Matcha {I use the kind my company carries, however, this is optional & I add it for flavour, digestion aid, and metabolism boosting properties}.
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| I combined all items in my Blendtec blender & hit "whole juice" which blends it on high for about 45 seconds. |
I'm crazy about how delicious this juice is.. It's definitely going to be a staple in my juicing routine. I could probably get away with less fruit & more greens {lowering the carbohydrate amount}, I'll continue to experimenting. Try juicing for health & let me know how you like it!
Stay beautiful!
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