Mulberry – Stylish British Handbags land in Canada

When I was living in London (UK) I worked in The City at Lloyd’s.  There wasn’t too much shopping in the vicinity – there was a French Connection, and Leadenhall Market had Reiss, Marks & Spencer and Oasis.   And then there was a big House of Fraser.  That’s where I usually spent my time.

 

I remember the store perfectly.  Main floor – beauty (I often hit the Bobbie Brown counter), second floor – shoes (my faves – Kurt Geiger and Carvela) and bags.  You had to head around past the bags to hit the escalator to go to the higher floors for the clothes.  In the corner were all these iconic English Mulberry bags which it seemed every chic girl in The City had on their shoulder.  I always said I would buy one, but I never had the stomache for the price (or the cash probably).

I just read in Flare that Mulberry will be making it’s way to Canada!  Unfortunately, so far it’s just Toronto but one day maybe the stars will align and they will be in both Montreal AND I’ll have the funds to blow on one of their bags.  Unfortunately, they are a bit office-y for my new freelance writer lifestyle (and, err… expensive) but there still are a few more suitable bags I can see myself with.  Top would be The Alexa (named after Alexa Chung), mine only for a cool $1,700…

Belly Sesame – Graphic Minimalism for Babies

I find that, especially for little boys, shirts and onesies with slogans are the norm: ‘Daddy’s Boy’, ‘I Love My Mom’ etc.  While cute, it’s also a little tiring.  I’ve always been a graphic print type of person, and fell in love with these tops and onesies from Belly Sesame.  They come from husband & wife duo Alex & Kaori Walter who hail from Germany and Japan and now call LA home.  Very minimalist cool…

Hello Heat! Swimsuits from Seafolly

It’s been pretty toasty hot in Montreal lately.  The worst part is the intense humidity – sometimes I feel like I am in a jungle!  The kind of humidity where your legs and scalp start sweating.  Yucks.  My son and I have been keeping cool with lots of water time – kiddie pools, swimming lessons, lakes and backyard pools.  I purchased a few swimsuits at the start of the season for him and I but I’ve been admiring a few suits I’ve seen on my fellow pool goers and often when I ask they are from the Australian brand Seafolly.  They are classic, but well built with adjustable straps.  Unfortunately, they also come with a price… agh…

Here are some of my faves:

Neo Tribe Padded Swimsuit

Deco Empire Bikini

Bounty Playsuit (OK not a swimsuit but perfect for a hot day none the less!)

Ballerina Bikini

Ela – Editor’s Pouch

I love these little pouches from Ela.  So cute, and the muted colours and studs are delicate but edgy.

My Little Square – Hip Clothes for Kiddos

I was browsing through all my bookmarks trying to find some suitable links to send to a friend, when I stumbled upon My Little Square which has the cutest European clothes for kids.  Very hip without being overly expensive.  Yes, please!  Here are some of my dream picks for my little cutie toddler boy.

Tennis Velcro Red Pop

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Sneakers 3 Velcros Aloé

Grey Numbers T-Shirt

Axel Reversible Raincoat

Denim Fleece Sweater ‘Monsters’

Nanoukiko – Montreal Jewelry from Vintage Finds

I love the bright pops of colour, and unique look of the jewelry from Montreal shop Nanoukiko.  I particularly love the fact that the bracelets are easy wearing and can be dressed up or down. I treated myself with the pink version and until July 8th using the coupon code on her Etsy shop you can get 50% off!  Bonus!

 

 

The Fantastical World of Thomas Paul

I love everything about Thomas Paul – the brightly hued or lightly saturated colours, the use of stark contrasts and the surprising and playful graphics.  These are some of my favourite picks!

Queen Octopus Duvet Cover

Amalfi Lobster Tea Towel

Baleen Placemat

9″ Amalfi Melamine Side Plates

Deer Wool Scarf

Ostrich Extra Long Wool Scarf

Lovely Pigeon – Earrings

 

I love these earrings from Lovely Pigeon (as you can see the first two are even on sale!)  Small, discrete, colourful and unique these are right up my alley.  Oh, and in my budget!

Love at First Sight – Small Gold Rings

The only rings I (currently) wear are my engagement ring, and wedding band.  Both are very very simple and in fact the wedding band is just a band – no stones or anything.  These gorgeous gold rings speak to me in the same way.  Just a hint of gold around the finger, with maybe a small stone or the loop of a band.  Easy, fun, and elegant with just a hint of romance.

 

Journey Ring by Erica Weiner

 

Opal Ring by Moonli Designs

 

Gold Pearl Ring by Artemer Studio Jewelry Design

 

Knot Ring by June Designs

Alice & Olivia on The Outnet

Have you heard of The Outnet?  It’s the more affordable version of Net-A-Porter so that the rest of us can have a chance to buy some of our favourite coveted looks.  I love Alice & Olivia’s playful shapes and colours, and selected a few of my faves.

 

We love the stark colours in this graphic lightweight dress.  Made from stretch silk, it features internal adjustable straps for a perfect fit, and we like the detailing such as the keyhole enclosure in the back.  Dress it up with strappy sandals and get a cocktail in your hand girl!

The saturated hues of these floral print shorts make a bold statement and are perfect for those wanting to accentuate their bottom half.  With just a hint of spandex for a perfect fit, dress it up with a plain black or white t-shirt and wear them as much as you can while the sun is still hot.

You can’t go wrong with these low rise skinny jeans available in a range of hues from black to azure and white.  When it’s too cool for shorts, these will go with anything.  We especially like the price – only $99!