First Bloom

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 11, 2014 · 139 Comments 

Florals are the word of the day with today’s themed post – aka the first signs of spring in what’s otherwise been a snowy, bitterly cold season so far.

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Reasons For Seasons

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 28, 2014 · 11 Comments 

Get into the spring of things with my latest lineup of current covets all inspired by some of the season’s brightest and most beautiful colours.

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Trend Watch: Nautical Miles of Style

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 12, 2014 · 13 Comments 

With nautical making waves as a big trend this spring, I’ve gathered up a few fun seaside-inspired gift picks.

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Trend Watch: Alpine Inspired

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 9, 2013 · 20 Comments 

I love drawing inspiration from abroad – especially when it’s as snuggly and festive as a classic Nordic snowflake print. Here I look at five interesting applications of Scandinavian style that would all make swell gifts as well!

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Cream Coloured

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 23, 2013 · 108 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! ‘My Favourite Things’ is back with a bang! Today I’m featuring five frothy gift ideas all playing on the colour and taste of ‘cream’. Plus you could win 1 of 3 Cream Coloured prize packs.

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Flash Post: Dottie P’s

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 13, 2013 · 13 Comments 

Can I get a slow clap going for Bonnie Brooks? Seriously, after bringing TopShop to Canada a couple years back, now she’s introduced the slightly more affordable and accessible Dorothy Perkins collection. Adore!

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Emerald City

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 14, 2013 · 210 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! My slightly overdue Colour of the Year post is live and kicking, featuring 10 notice-me ways to incorporate Emerald into your everyday. Plus one lucky winner will score two pieces from the highly touted SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE collection.

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Fun Fair

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 13, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Nothing says summer like a trip to the fair – and that’s where my inspiration came for today’s five cheerful gift picks.

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Best Dressed

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 7, 2012 · 100 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Time for another retailer spotlight. This time we’re heading to the East Coast to check in with girly girl boutique La Quaintrelle. Plus, you could win a pretty brass necklace to give you a taste of the Quaintrelle lifestyle.

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That Which We Call A Rose…

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 17, 2012 · 7 Comments 

I’m having a love affair with rose gold right now, and you’re reaping the benefits – check out these beautiful picks infused with this shimmery shade of coppery pink.

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Playing Dressup

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Want to buy your bestest girl a pretty sweet thing to rock this summer? Check out three online dress etailers you probably haven’t heard of before for some inspired shopping ideas.

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Wedding Wrap

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Are you buying your bridesmaids their dresses, but don’t want to break into a bank to get something effortlessly stylish yet suitable for your loveliest ladies? Yeah, that’s a mouthful, but for this momentous day, I’m about to make your lives a whole lot easier, with twobirds bridesmaid, a Canadian dress shop that specializes in completely customizable, you-CAN-wear-it-again gowns.

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Change Of A Dress

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Shopping fingers at the ready people – if you’ve never heard of online retro-kitschy-chic retailer ModCloth, prepare to be dazzled.

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Lovin’ Lanvin

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Stop your friends in their tracks with absolutely ah-mazing looks from H&M’s collaboration with Lanvin. Start your engines and get revved up for a fashion escapade come November 20th!

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This Is Not A Test

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 3, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Canadian company Roots and Canadian author Douglas Coupland have teamed up to produce an incredible line of fashion-forward clothing and accessories, perfect for the trendsetter to buy for.

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