The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
Spring has finally arrived (at least in my living room)! It's been a long, looooong winter and we are all so over it by now. To give you a little more hope for real signs of spring, I'm sharing my recent home decor makeover with local Montreal textile designer, Stephanie Coleman of Mezari Atelier & Boutique. With ...
Tomorrow I'll be watching the Oscars, but first and foremost, I'll be watching the red carpet to see what the actors are wearing. I had my own red-carpet moment recently when I was invited to select a couple of gowns to feature on my blog and social media. Arti Gogna is a young designer from Montreal ...
A look borrowed from the boys, the Bobbie coat by Sosken Studios (by Montreal designer, Marisa Minicucci) is a nice alternative to some of the label's more feminine coats. I didn't buy it, but borrowed it for this photo shoot. It also comes in: black, dark green and navy. Camel is more classy, don't you ...
One of the must-have items for these early fall days, is a blanket cape. Whether it’s plaid, houndstooth or a solid colour – it’s the perfect piece to throw over a casual outfit for a cozy but chic look. I picked this outfit out at Louwana Creek on Laurier West because I loved the pants ...
I don't do well in extreme weather, so the arrival of Fall is always an exciting time for me. In my excitement for the change of seasons, I already swapped my Summer and Autumn wardrobes last weekend. Pulling turtlenecks, thick sweaters, long skirts and wool pants out of storage, to me, is like reuniting with ...
I love a romantic look and when I spotted this Marchesa Notte dress at hr2 on a work-related trip, I kept thinking about it. Finally, I convinced my guy to make a trip to the store with me to get a second opinion. He loved it too and since we had a wedding to attend ...
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to stop buying so much fast fashion and commit to investing in our local talent, then let’s start with Montreal’s minimalist streetwear designer Travis Taddeo. Starting today and until February 15, you can pick up some basic essentials at his studio sale that are three things: edgy, comfortable ...
Sometimes it’s hard to justify buying local designer fashions because, let’s face it, they are simply way out of budget. Yet we Montrealers are more than fortunate when local designers open up their workshops and boutiques to host a sample sale. There's no better time to snap up some unique pieces to supplement our Winners-Zara-H&M ...
A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.
