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Not gonna say “ciao” to these dresses | Ciao Lucia Sizing Review
“For the girl, on eternal vacation.”-Ciao Lucia’s About Page Ciao Lucia’s opening “About Us” statement offends me. Mainly because in 2020, like none of us have been on an eternal vacation — let alone any vacation. … like not even my mindset has been on holiday. Still, wanting to at least feel like I’m on…
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Pretty perfect, but not worth full price: Isabel Marant bag review
Buying a new handbag is rare for me. … I prefer to keep my bags (mostly) classic. Every now and then though, a bag will creep up on me and rattle around my head. The ones that have been shaking in my mind the most are from, who else, Isabel Marant. … but spending $1,290…
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How good is it? | a Neiman Marcus Cashmere Review
My sister was the one who introduced me to cashmere. Until she bought multiple cashmere sweaters from Holt Renfrew (Canada’s answer to Neiman Marcus), cashmere was something I’d only ever read about in Sophie Kinsella novels. In other words, cashmere was a luxurious figment of my imagination. With Canada being a warm memory, but Holt’s…
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x karla T-Shirt Reviews: Ima tell you one time (about their sizing)
Note: x karla is seemingly… done? “I just wanted a shirt that I could go back to over and over again.”-Karla Welch, xkarla.com If you know me IRL, there’s a chance you’ve heard my Justin Bieber story. The TLDR is that in fall 2007, on a school field trip to Stratford, ON, my graduating class…
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Manolo Blahnik BB Sizing Review: How To Get Them To Fit Like a Glove
Available in a variety of heel heights and leathers, the BBs are the quintessential pump. It doesn’t matter if you work a 9-to-5 or if you’re Rihanna (she’s a fan!), these heels work, work, work for everyone. “Manolo Blahnik…” … the name is just so iconic. It’d be possible to write a review about a…
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Western with a weird fit | Isabel Marant Denvee Boot Review
Do you ever feel like you’re in a rut? With your job, your hair, your style, your diet, your hobbies… … I guess I mean, in life, in general. Every couple of years those sinking feelings creep up on me. Especially around my birthday. This year, I decided to nip it in the bud and…
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Fun in the form of a dress | A Rhode Ella Dress Review
If you want my hierarchy of leisure wear… Athleisure < Sleepleisure < Resort wear Your rank may differ, but big flowing dresses rule my hierarchy. When you’re on vacation, there’s nothing easier or or more fun than to wear an “instant outfit” kind of dress. The crown jewel of resort wear? Rhode.
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Awkward fit, but iconic | Levi’s 501 Denim Shorts Review
I love iconic pieces. I love denim shorts. … so I especially love iconic denim shorts. The most iconic pair? Cindy Crawford’s Levi’s denim shorts. From a Vogue shoot, shot by Herb Ritts with then-partner, Richard Gere, to a music video shoot with Jon Bon Jovi…
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I bought both | Arizona Love Trekky vs. Teva Sandals review
I love pretty shoes and I love ugly shoes. I love trendy shoes and I love classic shoes. … so imagine my love for Arizona Love Trekky sandals and Teva Original Universe sandals. The look on my scowl on my sister’s face when she sees me in these — priceless.
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Sizing, where to buy online, and more | a Celine Shoes review
There’s always the thing that got away. The fleeting crush, the perfect meal your favourite restaurant took off their menu, or, even worse, the shoe that got away. For me, the shoes were Chanel Cruise 2018/19 Silver Mary Janes. For whatever reason (read: I was broke), I didn’t get them. From then on, a new…
