Your Morning Sigh

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I gasped. Then sighed.

This is what fashion does to a person.

This Marni petal cuff almost escapes words - too beautiful.

Not sure I'd rock it with that dress though. Better with something white? A simple A-line dress perhaps?

Love all the cuffs this Spring!

YAYOBA: Granny Hands

This freezing cold, dry weather really takes a toll on the fingers. So, after numerous applications of Krazy Glue (literally) to close the cavernous cracks on my fingers, I decided my hands needed a little more TLC.

My efforts paid off - no more bleeding fingers! Thought I'd share a few of my DIY, cold weather, hand maintenance tips.

Inside out, drink lots of water and take a good fish-oil supplement. Outside in:

1. Wear gloves outside - always. This seems pretty obvious but I was lazy. Freezing hands = bad.
2. Slough off the dry. When you're in the shower, use a pumice stone, or other scrubby device, all over your hands and around the fingernails. Out of the shower, use a body polish/oil. My hands-down favorite (groan) is Kootenay Body Polish in Thai Ginger.
3. Use a heavy-duty moisturizer like Aveda Hand Relief or Gardener's Hand Repair. All day, every day.
4. Oil your hands. This step really makes the difference. Each night before bed, cut open one capsule of Vitamin E oil (or buy it in a bottle and apply). Lube up your hands, paying special attention to the finger nails.
5. Apply Nail Envy religiously. It protects your nails from the elements and prevents splitting (really). Even better - it's now formaldehyde-free.

Some people swear by wearing moisturizing gloves to bed. I personally can't do it.

Forgot #6: Pray for an early Spring.

Counting Down

Image: another red-iculous Ali Ro dress

Getting so excited for Saturday. Can't wait to get my hands on more Ali Ro!

Many of you have seen my "white house" red, Ali Ro, dress. That dress caught some serious attention in the Vancouver airport when I wore it home to Calgary.

Maybe it was the color.
Maybe it was the impossible-to-ignore reminder of the recent Obama victory in the US.
Maybe my skirt was tucked into my pantyhose.

I do know that dress is a major fashion coup. ONE, red dress will be available for sale on Saturday.

Ali Ro Trunk Show!

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My New Year's gift to my girls is an Ali Ro trunk show. I know it's January and you need a pick-me-up. A new frock is just the ticket!

Leighann from Vancouver's hottest new boutique, Oliver & Lilly's is bringing her (exclusive to Western Canada) collection of Ali Ro finery to the FSC.

Watch for your email invite and save next Saturday, January 10th to come check out the goods.