Week 47 Best Dressed

Rita Ora out and about in Amsterdam after the EMA Awards wearing a gorgeous coral Elie Saab gown with lace bodice and solid skirt with thigh-high side slit.  Gold sandals, silver and gold rings and bracelets, blond waved bob, dark eye shadow, and a bold red lip were the finishing touches.  Sheila Marquez at the GQ España Man of the Year Awards wearing the ever popular Gucci mesh sequined feather gown with tassel hair, black pumps, brown smokey eye, and nude mauve lip.

Tia Mowry at the 5th Annual TeenNick Halo Awards wearing a floral French Connection mod-mini with Jimmy Choo crystal suede sandals, curled ombré do, kohl rimmed eyes, a nude lip, and sun kissed skin.  Also, at the TeenNick Halo Awards, Kira Kosarin wore a blush Bebe frock with embellished bodice and feathered skirt. Kosarin styled her look with nude Bebe pumps, simple silver bangles, ringlet half-up half-down hair style, fresh makeup, and a pink lip.

Kim Kardashian out and about in NYC wearing a H2T cream ensemble of Veronique Leroy mesh turtleneck long sleeve shirt and Donna Karen pencil style ankle skirt. Finishing off her look were gold Tom Ford sandals, gold Bottega Veneta clutch, side-part straight pony, smokey eye, and dramatic burgundy lip.  Elizabeth Banks walked the red carpet at the LA Premiere of 'The Hunger Game: Catching Fire' wearing a tangerine Versace gown with detailed bodice. Jimmy Choo strappy sandals, Melinda Maria and Jennifer Fisher jewels, Rauwolf clutch, straight blow-out, black lined eyes, and nude lip were the perfect finishing touches.

Taylor Swift wearing a burgundy Herve Lever bandage dress at The Weinstein Company's holiday party.  Soft waves, matching lip colour and Christian Louboutin booties, cocktail ring, and bronze eye completed her look.  Ashlee Simpson at the LA Premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' wearing a black Amanda Wakeley gown with Emm Kuo clutch, side-swept curls, diamond-encrusted earrings, silver cuff, a subtle smokey eye, and nude lip.

Carmen Electra at The Latin Grammies wearing a black Saint Laurent gown with sequined long sleeves and key-hole cutout.  Carmen accessorised with gun metal jewellery, high pony, smokey eye, and nude pink lip.  Kristen Bell at the LA Premiere of 'Frozen' wearing a Sachin + Babi frock tea length frock with floral appliqué bodice, white Christian Louboutin clutch, black Christian Louboutin sandals, side part loose waves, bold red lips, and lushes lashes.

Wednesday #OOTD

I brought a little Spring to my Hump Day today by incorporating bright colours into my outfit.  It has only been cold in Toronto for a couple of weeks now and I am already sick of the drab colours walking the streets and around the office, I needed some colour to cheer me up!  I bought this blouse in the summer because I LOVED the bead work and use of multiple colours and it was the perfect choice for my outfit today.  Since it is cold outside I opted to layer an aqua cardigan over top and paired them with black skinny dress pants.  A pair of patent black stilettos, silver boyfriend watch, silver layer bracelets and heart pendant necklace, black lined eyes, straight blow-out, and natural pink lip completed my Spring in Winter look.  Happy Hump Day :)

Trousers: H&M / Blouse: Anthropologie / Cardigan: Danier Leather / Necklace and Bracelets: Tiffany and Co. / Watch: Michael Kors / Pumps: Aldo Shoes 

Tuesday #OOTD

I have been obsessing over these booties lately and I have literally been trying to wear them with everything in my closet.  What better way to wear flat booties than with leggings...  I paired my black leggings with this taupe, brown, and black patterned button-up longer blouse with an origami-like 3D statement necklace.  Finishing off my look were my silver boyfriend watch and layered beaded bracelets, side-parted braid, black lined eyes, iridescent pink blush, and a nude lip.

Blouse: Kardashian Kollection / Leggings: LuluLemon / Booties: ShoeDazzle / Necklace: So Good New York / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Tiffany and Co.

Monday #OOTD

Happy Monday!!  I started off the week with Purple, Patterns, and Giraffes... what a random yet fitting way to start a crazy busy week!  You've seen this sweater before, normally worn over top of a blouse, undone as more of a cardigan.  However, today I switched things up by doing it up and tucking it into one of my favourite fall mini-skirts.  Mixing patterns seems tricky but really you just need to keep the colours complimentary and go for it.  Whoever though giraffes and floral print would work so well together.  Finishing off my H2T look were black opaque tights, black flats with jewel detailing, black, pearl, and crystal statement necklace, soft waves, black cat-lined eyes, a nude lip, and the usual silver watch and bracelets.  What are your favourite patterns to mix?

Skirt and Cardigan: Anthropologie / Tights: Joe Fresh / Necklace: Tristan / Shoes: BCBG Generation / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Tiffany and Co.

Friday #OOTD

What is the perfect casual Friday look... well my Canadian Tuxedo obviously.  I am loving this mixing denim trend that's been all over the runways and streets of some of fashions most important cities.  You may be thinking that this trend has been around for sometime and that I'm just catching on to it now... and the answer is yes.  I never really got into it, until seeing so many of my fellow fashionistas at World MasterCard Fashion Week rocking this trend.  I paired my favourite dark skinny jeans with a button up light chambray shirt, black suede pumps, a chunky beaded floral statement necklace, layered silver beaded bracelets, silver boyfriend watch, high bun, kohl rimmed eyes, and a bright pink lip.  What a perfect way to end the work week and start the weekend.

Shirt: Wilfred / Jeans: 7 for All Mankind / Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Necklace: Tristan / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Tiffany and Co. / Lipstick: Milani Flamingo Pose

Miss Lawrence Wears H2T Dior for Madame Figaro's Style Issue

What: Madame Figaro December Issue

Who: Jennifer Lawrence

Photographer: Daniel Jackson

Designer: Christian Dior

Jessica Chastain's First Vogue Cover is Live Art

What: Vogue US December Issue

Who: Jessica Chastain

Photographer: Annie Leibovitz

Designers: Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang, Vera Wang, and Theory by Theyskens.

Holy Gorg - Kate Hudson Covers Harper's Bazaar

What: Harper's Bazaar US December/January Issue

Who: Kate Hudson

Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski

Designers: Lanvin, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, and Fendi.

Best Dressed Week 46

Suki Waterhouse at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards wearing a blush Emilia Wickstead gown with pearl bodice.  Matching blush stilettos, low bun, barley there makeup, and light pink cheek and lip.  Also at the Britannia Awards was Kelly Rowland wearing a mint Rani Zakhem gown with plunging neckline and waist ruffle peplum detailing. A high up-do, dangling earrings, smokey eye, and nude lip completed her red carpet ready look.

Across the pond, Elizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence were at the London Premiere of 'The Hunger Games - Catching Fire".  Banks opted for a vibrant yellow Jason Wu gown with waist cutouts paired with a Gaydamak cuff, Jacob & Co. ring, Brian Atwood pumps, Nancy Gonzalez clutch, side parted up-do, and coral lip.  Lawrence wore a white satin Christian Dior Couture gown with side front multi-coloured razzle dazzle with black Kurt Geiger stilettos, Sydney Evan studs, whisped back pixie cut, subtle smokey eye, and pink-nude lip.

Louise Roe at the 2013 MTV EMA Awards in Amsterdam wearing a bold patterned Mara Hoffman cropped top and mid-shin length skirt complete with metallic Jimmy Choo sandals, gold cuff, kohl rimmed eyes, nude lip, and curled hair.  Drew Barrymore at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby Gala wearing a grey-blue subtle patterned Tory Burch dress with gold nameplate necklace, Tory Burch gold clutch, straight blowout, pink lip, fresh makeup, and pregnancy glow.

Jessica Biel wearing Giambattista Valli at the GQ Man of the Year Dinner.  Finishing off her black and white ensemble were rich green Giambattista Valli peep-toe pumps, Giambattista Valli box clutch, straight-curled blowout, nude lips, effortless barely there makeup, and toned legs.  Elizabeth Banks at the Berlin Premiere of "The Hunger Games - Catching Fire" wearing a fully beaded ombré Elie Saab Couture gown with Brian Atwood silver metallic sandals, silver Kara Ross envelop clutch, Carla Amorim ring, Demarco drop earrings, blond tasselled locks, bronze smokey eye,  and nude lip.

Kim Kardashian out and about on November 13th wearing a grey t-shirt cropped top with moss green sample Kardashian Kollection pencil skirt, Gianvito Rossi camel strappy sandals, Bottega Veneta handbag, centre part blond straight blow out, natural lip, and enorm engagement ring. Taylor Swift rocked the red carpet at the 2013 Victoria's Secret show wearing a floral sequined Zuahir Murad mini.  Swift styled her RC look with forest green Dolce & Gabbana ankle strap peep-toes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, straight blowout with fringe, bold pink lip, and sultry smokey eye. Camila Alves at the GQ Man of the Year Dinner in NYC wearing a Max Mara pale blush wrap dress with matching Casadei stilettos, a nude lip, natural makeup, and soft wave blow out.

Jennifer Lawrence wearing a black Christian Dior Haute Couture tea length dress at the Paris Premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'.  Completing her look were black stilettos, side parted slick pixie cut, kohl rimmed eyes, and a dark berry lip.  Elizabeth Banks also at the Paris Premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' wearing a feathered peplum Alexander McQueen gown with McQueen box clutch, Baccarat jewellery, swept-back do, soft smokey eye. and pink nude lip.  Kasia Smutniak at 'The Great Beauty' Opening Night Premiere in California wearing a neon yellow lace Valentino frock with a centre part bun, fresh youthful makeup, silver cuff, and pink lips.

Thursday #OOTD

Black on black on black.  As you all know I don't tend to wear a lot of black.  I find it rather harsh and I think colours are more fun to play with.  But together I woke up and wanted to experiment with an all black look.  I decided to pair this cashmere and wool oversize draped sweater with black leggings, black tank top layered underneath, and simple silver jewellery.  However, my statement piece of this outfit was also my favourite.  I am in love with this grey beaded metallic waist belt that I bought a while  back to match with a specific outfit, my ivory full tulle skirt to be exact, but thought I should wear it with my everyday clothes as well.  This outfit truly was the definition of comfort meets fashion.

Sweater and Tank: Aritzia / Leggings: LuluLemon / Boots: Aldo Shoes / Necklace and Bracelets: Tiffany and Co. / Watch: Michael Kors / Belt: Anthropologie

Wednesday #OOTD

Hump Day came and went and I definitely brought the brightness!  I am in love with this drawstring waist shirt dress that I picked up after winning a contest with The Style Mogul and M for Mendocino in the summer.  It is the perfect colour and weight to transition into Fall simply by added a pair of solid or in this case opaque patterned tights.  Adding a simple black suede pump, multi-metallic braided beaded necklace, my usual silver boyfriend watch and bracelets, side-swept curled do, pink lipstick, and black lined eyes and voila an idiot proof Fall look.

Shirt Dress: M for Mendocino / Tights: Joe Flesh: Pumps: Aldo Shoes / Necklace: Forever 21 / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelets: Tiffany and Co.

Ipsy and TopBox November Subscriptions

I love when I receive my Ipsy and TopBox Subscriptions close together so I can open them up at the same time and compare the products I receive.  This month Ipsy went uber Glam and TopBox went more au-natural.  Both extremely different products, which made it double the fun!  So... let's get to it!

November's Ipsy Bag, titled 'Glam It Up' featured 6 products, 5 full sized and 1 sample sized.  This Glam Bag was also promoting the new makeup line EM by Michelle Phan.  Michelle Phan became popular in the YouTube community as a beauty guru and expanded her brand and popularity from there.  In my bag I received 1) HSI Professional Argan Oil: to be used in your hair to nourish, add shine, and leave your hair feeling buttery soft.  This leave in treatment can also be used as a heat protectant before blow drying and using a straightener. 2) Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer in Caviar Cocktail. 3) EM by Michelle Phan Lash Gallery Dramatic Volume Mascara in Brown: creates volume and a bold coloured lash with the uniquely shaped 'cup' wand. 4) Bronzer by Pixi Beauty in Subtly Suntouched: a very smooth touch bronzer which provides long lashing pigment while containing Vitamin E to protect the skin. 5) Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn: this crayon is extremely pigmented and moisturising. It is super cute for travel and has a twist top for easy application. 6) Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil in Amethyst: this creamy metallic eye pencil goes on smooth and is great for smudging or used as an eyeshadow. Holiday season is already calling my name!

My November Topbox was full of surprises from the usual 4 products to a bonus Mystery Gift Card from Trend Trunk, which allows you to shop other members closets, and an additional offer of 15% and free shipping for Shu Uemura when shopping online. In my box I received... 1) Cover FX CC Cream in Light: treats, protects, and corrects your skin all in one product.  Contains SPF 30 and leaves you skin feeling radiant and natural. 2) Shu Uemura Skin Purifier: this cleansing oil removes makeup, impurities, and helps keep your skin balanced. 3) Parfumes Issey Miyake Eau de Toilette in Pleats Please: this light fragrance is very feminine yet a little spicy. It will be perfect for the Fall/Winter seasons. 4) T Langhans Handcrafted Castile Soap in Lemongrass: made with 100% Virgin Olive Oil and Essential Oils.

The Edit gets Romantic with Penélope Cruz

What: Net-A-Porter The Edit

Who: Penélope Cruz

Photographer: Mariano Vivanco

Stylist: Jo Schlenzka

Designers:Michael Kors, Chloe, Oscar de la Renta, Isabel Marant, Gucci, L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, Sophia Kokosalaki, Dolce & Gabbana, and Lanvin.