the Tropezian sun + dresses

Look stunning under the Tropezian sun in the season’s surge of printed dresses. ~Neiman Marcus, The Resort Book 2012

{Dior Bow-Neck Dot Printed Dress}

Nothing can better cure a January funk…
than this virtual escape…
via Neiman Marcus, The Resort Book 2012.

{St. John Collection Poppy Printed Dress}

Beat the winter blues…
feel the warmth of the Tropezian sun…
melt into some sumptuous style…
by scrolling through the season’s surge of printed dresses by premier designers…
via Neiman Marcus, The Resort Book 2012.

{Roberto Cavalli Multicolour Printed Dress}

{Monique Lhullier Cotton + Silk Jacquard Printed Dress}

{Arkis Mikado Asymmetric Printed Dress}

{Naeem Khan Faille Floral Printed Dress}

{Burberry Prorsum Multicolour Silk Organza Printed Dress}

If only for a moment…
enjoy this virtual dreamy overseas escape to St. Tropez…
and all its warmth + style…
via Neiman Marcus, The Resort Book 2012.

Look stunning under the Tropezian sun in the season’s surge of printed dresses~

Let’s chit chat…

What printed dress would be your fave choice to play up your Tropezian sun-kissed skin + beat the winter blues in?

-Photos via Neiman Marcus, The Resort Book

And as always…
enjoy a wonderfully warm + stylish Sunday…
dreaming of St. Tropez and musing on your fave printed dress~ xo

On the streets of Toronto…

Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce

an up-to-date cut adds instant style to any look~

Let’s chit chat…

What cut are you loving right now?

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BCBG Pearl Wrap Maxi Dress

Dressing is a way of life. ~Yves Saint Laurent

Lady J Style…
40+ fabulous style.

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BCBG Pearl Wrap Maxi Dress, Rachel Rachel Roy Faux Curly Lamb Swing Jacket, Kenneth Cole New York ’925 – Land Bridge’ Ankle Boot, Mac ‘On Hold’ Lip
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Classic + Casual Chic…

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with a soupçon (a hint) of surprise…
a warm red-coral lip~

What’s your style?

Let’s chit chat…

PS j’adore a red lip~ xo

Jason Wu for TARGET

“Great design always starts with a sketch.

{Jason Wu + his Little Black Sketchbook…illustrating for TARGET}

My muses are always unexpected…
a little whimsical…

a model or even a cat.

{Milu the muse (and cat), the inspiration behind Jason Wu’s TARGET Collection for Spring 2012}

Just in time for Spring…
my collection for Target includes women’s wear and handbags...
all for a great price.

{From left: Sleeveless Top $26.99, Pleated Skirt $29.99, Lace Clutch $29.99; Peplum Top $32.99, Pleated Skirt $29.99, Lace Clutch $29.99;
Jersey Dress $24.99, Cat Tote $39.99}

Launching in early 2012…
my limited edition collection will be available at TARGET stores + Target.com

{Jason Wu for TARGET | in-store + online February 5}

Don’t miss out…
Jason Wu for TARGET, in stores February 5th.” ~Jason Wu, Fashion Designer

Adore Jason Wu + can’t wait until Feb 5th~

What about you?

Let’s chit chat… 

-Photos via target.com
-Quote via youtube.com

What Jason Wu TARGET piece are you craving?                                       Click here to preview lookbook via huffingtonpost.com

And as always…
enjoy a wonderfully stylish weekend…
musing on your fave Jason Wu piece…
and on that sweet + oh-so adorable petit chat Milu~ xo

On the streets of Toronto…

Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce

take style inspiration from 1960′s trend…
wear heavy wing-tip eyeliner + Barbie-pink lipstick~

Let’s chit chat…

PS Word on the street via makeup artists…
M.A.C Saint Germain is a tricky colour to wear…
only really suits lighter skin tones…
and when worn with a tan, Saint Germain looks ridiculous.

Agree or disagree? Have you ever rocked a M.A.C Saint Germain lip?

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3 New Ways to Wear a Classic

This weekend be inspired with…
3 new ways to wear a classic…
a classic round neck knit sweater.

{Paul & Joe Sister Navy Cable Crew Neck Pullover}

Often seen as an essential closet staple…
somewhat simple + unexciting…

{Stella McCartney, netaporter.com}

the classic round neck knit sweater is now experiencing new debuts that are stylish + chic.

Captured by the camera lenses of two of my favourite street style blogs…
comes the inspiration for…
3 new ways to wear…
a classic round neck knit sweater.

{www.leeoliveira.com}

{www.streeTstruT.com}

#1 – wear a classic round knit sweater over a crisp white shirt.

{Model @ Milan fashion week SS 2012}
{Photograph: streeTstruT.com}

#2 – offset a classic round knit sweater with statement jewellery for added edge.

{Valentino Girls…Paris}
{Photographer: Lee Oliveira}

#3 - layer a classic round neck knit sweater over an untucked, sheer blouse for a contemporary-cool day look.

{On the Streets of New York…W60th}
{Photographer: Lee Oliveira}

Who would have thought…
that a classic round neck knit sweater…
could be so stylish + chic…
and such a flattering style choice~

Let’s chit chat…

What new way will you wear your classic round neck knit sweater?

And as always…
enjoy a wonderfully stylish Sunday…
wearing your classic round neck knit sweater…
in a new + flattering way~ xo

On the streets of Toronto…

Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce

wear a knit beanie with your hair long + loose for a cool new-season style~

Let’s chit chat…

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Dior By Demarchelier

Dior Couture is like art – they are the art pieces of a fashion house. Each piece is unique and made by hand. We shot the book in so many different places – New York, London and Paris. I wanted to put couture in interesting situations and set different moods for each picture. That’s why I chose such a wide range of models – the book is made by so many different things; different places, different make-up artists, different models. ~Patrick Demarchelier

{Dior Couture by Ingrid Sischy and Patrick Demarchelier }

Opening this book…
one finds a bevy of beautiful couture clothes from the house of Christian Dior…
striking + dramatic Dior art pieces…
from 1947 to present.

{Aventure suit, Haute Couture collection Spring/Summer 1948 (Envol line)}

{Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2004}

{From left: Corset from Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2005; France dress, Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2005; Corset from Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2004}

{KO-KO-SAN suit, Haute Couture collection Spring/Summer 2007}

{Haute Couture collection Spring/Summer 2008}

{Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2010}

{Haute Couture collection Spring/Summer 2011}

Its 240 pages are shot entirely by Patrick Demarchelier…
in various locations around the world—New York, London + Paris…
over a period of nearly three years…
and they are nothing less than très fantastique!

Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier…
a gallery of art pieces by Christian Dior…
bound in book form.

{Patrick Demarchelier}
{Photographer: Martin Pope}

Patrick Demarchelier…
photographs princesses and superstars…
but it’s fashion that intrigues him.

And this book, Dior Couture…
intrigues moi…
et vous?

Dior Couture…
a  perfect Sunday muse~

Let’s chit chat…

And as always…
enjoy a wonderfully stylish Sunday…
musing on these stunning art pieces from the fashion house of Dior~ xo

-Photos via fashiongonerogue.com

On the streets of Toronto…

Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce

add instant chic to monochrome outfit with leather-detailed canvas tote~

Let’s chit chat…

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Happy New Year~ 2012

{Vogue China, April 2009}
{Model: Magdalena Frackowiak}
{Photographer: Sølve Sundsbø}

Blow up a wish
in a bright balloon
Whisper dreams
To a midnight moon

Play a loud tune
on a paper horn
Old is dying
New is born

by Myra Cohn Livingson

Happy New Year…
here’s wishing you more happiness than all my words can tell…
not just alone for New Year’s Eve…
but for all the year as well.

Wishing a warm + stylish New Year to all~ xo

Let’s chit chat…