Friday Fixations

All too often, we forget how wonderful we have it. We look to countries that boast glamour and people who hold celebrity status to inspire us. But what about what we have? What about Canada as an inspiration? What about our own city (can I get a "Holla" for Kingston?!) or our own family or our own friends, bosses, professors as inspiration?

This week my fixation is on the various Canadian publications that I not only have been reading this week, but often times find myself choosing over "the other guys". 

The Kingstonist

LOULOU Magazine

The Globe and Mail

Flare Magazine

☮ peace and fashion

The ABC's of Spring 2011

For some reason this morning, I can't help but think of the characters on Sesame Street (specifically Cookie Monster) singing their way through these spring trends. I wonder how Cookie Monster would look in a fedora with oversized tortoise shell sunnies. I digress, M is for Moisturize, N is for Nautical, O is for oversized and P is for Perfectly Pink...and C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me! 

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The ABC's of Spring 2011

"EYE", "JAY", "KAY", "ELL"- letters nine, ten, eleven and twelve of the alphabet and the next four spring trends fashion girls are already longing to put their hands on. 

Ready for their close up, new luxe lingerie is making it past the bedroom. 

The beginning of spring inevitably is paired with rainy days and these

squishable finds are sure to hold up to the weather

Even if and African Safari isn't on your vacation itinerary, desert-inspired style

is your shortcut to the seasons simplest form of sensuality

Like a virgin or like Madonna in her "Like a Virgin" video, let this textural trend

take the spotlight by keeping with one key piece

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The ABC's of Spring 2011

Day two of my guide to the very best of Spring 2011 and the trends just get better and better. 

Though espadrilles were once made and worn by Spanish peasants, the rope-soled sandals 

were glamourized in Key Largo bringing their earthy charm to new heights

Tiny florals have bloomed on just about everything this season.

From sexy skinnies to hippie-worthy wedges, this trend is a must for the romantics

Remember when you would play dress up in mom's closet? Remember how grown up and pretty you would feel? Channel your inner mini fashion girl and dress up just because you can

Shock your wardrobe with a spectrum of electric colours and if you find this trend shocking yourself, mix it in with your black and neutral staples

☮ peace and fashion