Fashion

The winter colour palette can sometimes be a bit dreary. I was on the hunt for a splash of colour over the weekend and luckily stumbled upon this graffiti wall. I recently acquired a few new favourites including this Faux Fur Hooded Parka from Ever New – a Melbourne fashion brand who recently landed in Canada and these Italian-made Leather Ankle Boots which are absolutely a staple item for any outfit.

And I may have added another one (or two) Daniel Wellington watches to my existing collection. I swooned over this Classy St. Mawes 34 mm badly last year, but ended up with the Classic Sheffield 36mm instead, needless to say, I’m so happy that this watch finally made its way to my home 🙂 Until January 15, enjoy 15% your entire purchase with promo code: MYLITTLESECRETS.

How do you incorporate a dose of colour when it’s grey out?!

I am loving the extended Fall weather here in Toronto! Typically by this time of the year, I’ve taken out my goose down coat for a spin. Instead, this year, the prolonged Fall weather has allowed me to sport my poncho wrap and ankle booties around the city. I’ve come to really embrace “the poncho” and have been taking this one that I recently purchased from Titika Active Couture with me everywhere.  It not only acts as the perfect wrap for a slightly cooler day, but I love cozying up to it at home on the couch.

On other news, I’m excited that one of my favourite Canadian online shoes site, SHOEme.ca will be soon be opening a Pop-Up store in Toronto. They have such a huge variety of shoes and super fast delivery. I selected these Vince Camuto Hayes boots to add to my Fall wardrobe and I absolutely adore the versatility and comfort. For a limited time only, enjoy 20% off with code CHILL20 online!

Speaking of Canadian shopping, I shared with you a few posts ago that ALEX AND ANI, who are best known for their charm bracelets are now shipping to Canada! To continue celebrating their flat shipping rate of $9.95 (or free for orders over $75) – I’ve partnered with ALEX AND ANI to offer one lucky reader the chance to win $50USD to spend on www.ALEXANDANI.com.

Read further to enter using the widget included.

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a behind the scenes and giveaway from Shop For Jayu‘s Holiday Collection that I was invited to style and model for. The Lookbook and is finally ready and I’m so happy to share them here with you!

To celebrate the launch, you’re also invited to shop the entire collection IRL on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at The Ten Spot on the Danforth. Swing by to enjoy special perks such as a 10% off social media discount and 20% off Ten Spot Services with purchases over $50. Full invitation attached, I hope you can make it!

A special thank you to the entire team and wardrobe sponsors, Le Chateau (how amazing is my beaded dress?!) and Ted Baker for making this Lookbook and Holiday Collection launch a success, read further for full credits.

Last weekend, I was invited by Sally of Shop for Jayu to partake in their Holiday 15 Lookbook shoot. Not only was I asked to model their beautiful, sparkly accessories, she also trust me enough to style the set alongside with amazing florist and friend, Sarah of Delight Floral Design! It was such a dream!

The Shop for Jayu Holiday collection and lookbook will be released in early to mid-November but I’m giving you a behind the scenes sneak peek and also a chance to win a $75 online gift card to shop your most desired pieces!

A special thank you to the entire team for making the lookbook shoot a super success, keep reading for full credits.

Happy Friday friends!! A super short post today, sharing my October shoe pick at Le Chateau. I can’t believe it’s been 10 months since joining the Le Chateau Shoe Ambassador team. As I mention every month, I LOVE their shoe collection and each pair I’ve picked up has become a personal favourite. This month, with the Fall season in full swing, I picked up a pair of Italian Made Over-the-Knee Suede boots. These bad boys were under $200, such a great alternative to the others on the market. These boots are totally made for walking, with the perfect heel height and may I add, just the right about of ‘pointy-ness’ on the toe. LOVE THEM! Oh, not to mention, they are suede from and elastic back, so those of you that have a wider calf, may find this a very good option!

During my visit to Le Chateau, I also stumbled upon the PERFECT Blanket Scarf. I find it hard to create the perfect wrap, that’s not too bulky and not too skimpy. This scarf has a slightly narrow design at the ends, which makes the perfect wrap!

I hope you guys are enjoying the cooler months with the perfect wardrobe!

Happy Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Hard to believe that less than two weeks ago I was roaming around Mykonos, Greece in sleeve-less dresses, flowy pieces and strappy sandals. I visited a fabulous Toronto boutique, Sense of Independence prior to my departure to pick up some new pieces for my honeymoon. I ended up with this mix medium sweater vest (along with a few other favourites) and I absolutely love the added chiffon layer that nearly sweeps the floor. It’s an item that is truly unique and perfect for transitional weather. I paired the sweater vest with a basic black ribbed dress and some new accessories I received from ALEX AND ANI to celebrate the launch of their flat rate Canadian shipping offer ($9.95 or free for orders over $75).

Keep reading to enter a contest to win $100 gift card to spend at the Sense of Independence Online Boutique.

Greetings from Prague! A super quick post today to share a glimpse of the first stop of our honeymoon in Prague. This city is beautiful! The architecture is incredible and every sight is breathtaking. During our stroll through Old Town, we wandered into a quiet alleyway and took a break from the busy streets. It was surreal to be tucked away while thousands of visitors were just seconds away.

I was so glad to pack my September Le Chateau shoes with me on our trip. These suede pointy toe bow ballerina flats are so comfortable, lined with cushions and equipped with rubber soles. They are also very flexible and lightweight which make it really easy to store away in luggage. Oh, they also come in a burgundy red which is THE colour for Fall.

What types of shoes do you typically pack for your travels?!

Happy Monday! So glad the heat returned this past weekend and looks like its staying awhile longer! Though the thought of Fall saddens me because I know that means Winter is just around the corner. But, the best thing about Fall is Fall Fashion! So many rich colours and textures have already arrived in stores and as much as I’m trying to hold onto this Summer heat, I’ve already started with my Pre-Fall fashion.

First item I added to my Fall wardrobe are these suede burgundy coloured heels from Le Chateau. I love them and totally going back from the taupe coloured option! Besides the perfect colour and heel height, I particularly love the rubber soles which certainly adds to the comfort level.

And just back in time for Back to School (though it’s been a decade for me!), how super cool is the idea of a leather lunch clutch?! I’m sporting the Croc-Grand Modern Mary lunch clutch, equipped with water resistant lining and a removable utensil pouch perfect to pack for your lunch or NOT!

I stumbled across this beautiful wall mural in an alleyway last night on our way to Mamakas Taverna last night and couldn’t resist to stop a snap a few photos (therefore, excuse the lack of makeup and clean hair!)! It worked out extremely well as I was dying to share this extremo comfortable floral midi dress I snatched up at Brandy Melville earlier this week. I swear, I can live in this dress forevers and already have big plans to buy every single pattern they have.

We are just over a month away until we head off to our honeymoon! I’m so excited to take some time off and spend some time with the hubby! It was a tough decision in terms of picking our locations for our trip, but after several elimination rounds, we finally decided to tour a few European cities. I’m so excited to explore Prague, Budapest, and the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, and finishing up with a pit stop in London.

With several cities on the docket and two weeks away from home, packing for this honeymoon will certainly require some thinking through. On one hand I want to pack a variety of clothing items to suit every (un)foreseeable situation, but on the other hand, I also want to reduce the amount of bags to avoid additional baggage fees. Decisions, decisions.