This Just In: Silk Laundry

I was hoping this dress would arrive in time for May 1st. Laundry by Design, 100% silk and so, so pretty. Love the bow detail that is very big this Spring.

Suede Theory

The Calgary Stampede party announcements are arriving fast and furious. Whether you partake in Stampede festivities or not, dressing at least "a little" Western during the ten-day-crazy is expected.

Take the fashion high road with this butter-soft, Theory suede skirt (size 8). Paired with a crisp, white shirt and a bit of turquoise you can play along without sacrificing style or your dignity.

We're So Vain: Shine Up Those Toes

Image: www.sephora.com

Sandals, peep-toes, flip flops, bare feet - it's time to buff up those toes!

Love the French pedicure for summer because it's easy to maintain and looks good with all your lovely shoes. Sephora sells the most ingenious product I've come across in ages. The French Tips & Toes Manicure Pen. White nail polish in an easy-to-apply pen format.

I'm not suggesting this replaces a professional pedicure. It does not. It does let you touch up your toes and fingers with ease.

Spring Color

These two pieces are among my fave new items. More Trina Turk - can't get enough of her designs!

The halter and skirt are sold separately but could totally be worn together (as shown). The tulip skirt is actually made from a wool/silk blend which gives it a nice weight (no skirts flying up on a gusty Calgary day!). The halter top is silk and spandex so it's ultra-comfortable. Classics both.

Next Top Model

Image from: America's Next Top Model

A friend told me one of my dresses was worn on the last episode of America's Next Top Model. She was right!

Was so excited when this Nicole Miller dress came in. Stretch silk, size 6. Who will be the lucky girl who takes this dress home?

Always Classic

Love, love, love navy. It looks good on almost anyone and never goes out of style.

Two very different ways to wear navy above. Formal, crisp taffeta by Bill Blass or soft and silky by Laundry by Shelli Segal. Very different, both equally gorgeous.

The suit's great because each piece could stand on its' own (the skirt has front pockets!). The dress is elegant, sexy and the print hides any bumps (who wants to wear SPANX in the summertime?).

Sailor Summer

Image: www.net-a-porter.com

Two, Jean-Paul Gaultier sailor shirts arrived recently. The one pictured above in red, and one with a black stripe. Totally timeless and totally cute.

These shirts would be great with wide leg jeans or sailor pants as shown at Net-A-Porter (not sure I'm loving the white clutch with that outfit but never mind). You can pick this shirt up, for a fraction of its' retail price, on May 1st!