Embellish “it” Denim Trend

Give your denim a make-over this spring as we wait for those warm summer months to appear. Patchwork, studs, and colourful embroidery are just a few sure ways to refresh and renew the denim in your closet.

If this sounds a little over the top for some, don’t fret we’ve got you covered on how to rock this trend.

Pair your denim shirts and pants with a solid for a more subtle look. Stud your shirt collar, or embroider your pant hems with a floral or aztec print to channel your inner flower child. Fashion bloggers alike are rocking this spring trend, Song of Style spotted in her jewelled  Vintage 7 Collection: Josefina Skinny Boyfriend from 7 for all Mankind jeans. The Man Repeller who never goes un-noticed, in her floral embellished J Brand jeans. Also loving embroidered denim button-up pieces from ZARA. Create this look yourself if your feeling crafty as we are living in the time of DIY.

Guest Writer –  Marika Jewell

Photo print it, “it” trend

In case you haven’t noticed, there is a digital print craze among us. We are seeing this happen on the runways for all major fashion shows, since the innovative Mary Katrantzou introduced us to her wonderful world of printed clothing and there has been many more to follow.
Proenza Schouler Spring 2013 collection showed us some fantastic forest inspired dresses, Jeremy Scott does it big for Fall and Spring for both men and women with his over the top, eye-catching punk designs and we cant forget the Frankenstein faces we saw in Christopher Kane‘s Spring 2013 collection, subtle but bold in feminine flirty colours.

Wearing this fresh trend is a sure way to make those on-lookers take a second glance, making art wearable on the streets. You can shop these looks at Net-A-Porter and ZARA Canada at a more affordable price range. What will you be rocking this spring?

Guest Writer – Marika Jewell

Light “it” Up: Mini Fireplace

With summer comes bonfires, and with Japanese designers Ryosuke Fukusada and Rui Pereira comes a cute mini indoor or outdoor-use fireplace called Faro.

Made of copper and clay, Faro burns on ethanol, but can also burn with wood for a more authentic outdoor bonfire vibe. This is definitely one of the coolest yet simple lighting design objects that I’ve recently added to my interior bucket list. You better bet I’ll be keeping a close eye for it’s market debut at Italy’s Salone Del Mobile sometime this year.

Faro is the perfect way to enjoy the flames even if you don’t have space for a good-old fire-pit.

Crisp Ruffles – Spring “it” trend

The runways are bringing us a ton of minimalism for 2013. In case that is not for you, don’t fret as top designers and high-street retailers are bringing us a little bit of feminine-flirty-fun. Ruffles are the next big thing, literally. Gucci, Marni, Chloe and Marc Jacobs are just a few of the top designers bringing us this playful trend for summer – and in the most soft sorbet colours.

This “it” trend is right on time and giving of some serious frills to frock with. A perfect accent to any womans figure, whether it be off the shoulder, around the waist, peplum or a little fringe at your skirt hem line. Be sure to get your fill and at affordable prices at your favourite spots like Zara, Club Monaco, and J.Crew. How will you be wearing this cool new trend?

Guest Writer – Marika Jewell

Sphere “it” with EOS Lip Balm

Ladies, the ultimate evolution of smooth is finally here – and it comes in the cutest little ball of joy. EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm is this “it” girl’s latest crave, with Honeysuckle Honeydew at the top of my list.

These 100% natural and gluten-free balms also come in Strawberry Sorbet, Pomegranate Raspberry, Sweet Mint, and Summer Fruit. Though the choice may seem hard, there’s no way you can go wrong with any pick. 

So after you hydrate your lips to perfection with shea butter and vitamin E, you’ll definitely be ready to kiss and don’t tell with this EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm.

Tom Ford Lip Line Up

Anything Tom Ford puts out, catches the “it” gals eyes, so it was time we splurged and reviewed some shades from the Tom Ford Lip Color Shine line.

This new luxurious line up consists of 10 creamy lipsticks in neutral, pink, and bright tones. Offering semi-sheer coverage, the lipstick shades are wearable for light-medium skin tones.  With a dense texture we were pleasantly surprised at how hydrating our lips felt. Loaded with rare and exotic moisturizing ingredients like soja seed extract, Brazilian butter and flower oil, creates creamy texture with smooth application.

Not heavily pigmented, gives a sheer glossy finish – perfect touch of colour for Spring

These lipsticks may be a splurge at $48 each, but Insidious and Frolic have earned the Tom Ford Lip Shine Color Lipsticks a permanent rotation in my make up bag.