Sound Styling

I've taken to carrying copious amounts of food around with me at all times. Part of my healthy-eating, YAYOBA kick. The dusty, beer-chillin' cooler bag just wasn't maximizing my style. So began my search for a cooler bag - focus on the COOL.

Through my search I have deduced that cooler bags fall into one of three categories:

1) Utility: think Walmart, red and navy with plenty of zippers
2) Obnoxious: think Budweiser and Harley Davidson
3) Impractical: think faux-Burberry design, large enough to hold a few carrot sticks and a bottle of expensive water.

The solution I found really has its' own category - Burton.

You know I love Burton luggage. Big fan. Should have known Burton would create the smartest cooler bags too. The Lil' Buddy even has a set of battery powered speakers you can plug your iPod into. The sound's not Sennheiser but it's pretty fun to have music with your cooler.

Good side zip compartments, sturdy zippers and loads of funky prints. Love it.

Check out CNET's review:

We're So Vain: Tickle Me Francey

Yes, the fingers (and now toes) are constantly on display. If you're like me, your hands and nails are the hardest body part to maintain. Someone actually asked me once if I was a GARDENER?! Rude! My hands were even clean.....

I've found a nail polish color that reduces maintenance time. It's very close to nude in color so won't show chips and wear as quickly. Tickle Me Francey is from OPI's La Collection de France, Fall 2008 and is lovely for Spring 2009 as well. So pretty.

Now I will paint my nails, sip my latte and dream of getting my butt to France.

Karl Lagerfeld's Sweet Tweets

Thanks Lainey for giving me the "heads up" re: Karl Lagerfeld's Twitter account. Perusing his comments this morning nearly made me tumble out of my chair. A few....

After the couture, I am spending a quiet weekend in my all-glass apartment, floating over the river on Quai Voltaire.6:55 AM Jan 31st

Believe it or not, I love rap.7:46 AM Jan 19th

Throwing money out the window brings money back in through the front door.12:18 PM Jan 15th

Healthy St. Paddy's Day

Most of us are trying to stay healthy and watch our waist lines. Hard to do when green pancakes (Mom!) and green beer are on the menu. So, try this uber-healthy St. Patty's Day shake.

Vanilla protein powder (two scoops or one serving package)
3 scoops Greens Plus
2-3 cups cold green tea
Ice

Blend in blender until smooth.

Bling! Roberta Chiarella

Images: Roberta Chiarella

We all moaned over the gorgeous emerald earrings Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars. Seriously gorgeous. OK, so it would be a little much to wear knock-offs of THOSE earrings - but if you MUST - you can buy them from New York jewelery designer, Roberta Chiarella.

Better still, check out her other designs! I love the crystals - max effect on a budget. Am in love with the Rocky Road earrings. I just need an event to wear them to.

Get Back To The Club!

You've been waiting for it - and you're not going to want to miss this FSC event!

Snap up the best deals from 2009, sneak a peak at some sweet spring pieces, check out Elina Viola's Calgary designs and meet Calgary's hottest new Aveda stylist - Tim Kenny!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

12:00 to 5:00 PM

Invitation only - please RSVP.

A Little Viola - Update

Due to my RAGING sinus cold this week, the next FSC event has been moved to March 15th.

The good news is, with the change of date, you'll get a sneak peak of some sweet spring pieces.

Don’t miss it!