Hey Hope - Can you help find a gift for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day? We've been dating for 2 months. She thinks flowers are a waste of money. Her favourite colour is pink. Ideally I'd like to spend $100 or less.
Well, that certainly narrows it down.
Not to generalize, but most girls love cashmere - unless they're allergic or have no taste. I'd pick up this fuchsia cashmere fringe scarf by Sayami. Super soft and squiggly, your GF can dress it up or down, and wear it day or night.
And what girl doesn't love a little Coach? A thoughtful gift, your GF would think it sweet if you gifted her this patent wristlet from Coach's Poppy collection. Large enough to be practical, small enough to fit your budget, this mini clutch is adorable.
Perhaps the most classic choice of all, gift your girl some Chanel No. 5. Even if she already has a signature scent, this is a gift that will never go out of style.
And, with whatever your ultimate choice, do be sure to write your girlfriend a Valentine's note. She'll appreciate it more than any gift you can give her.
xoxo,
Hope
Sayami cashmere scarf, $83, Bluefly
Poppy Patent Wristlet, $98, Coach
Chanel No.5 1.7 oz bottle, about $90, Nordstrom
At first I thought maybe Karl was joking getting in touch with his agricultural side - with the barn, gingham, and haystacks he commissioned for his spring show - but then...
The Chanel Coco Country bag?
Serious, Karl?
Apparently he is.
And retailing for only 12500 dollars, I'm serious too.
This is totally bizarre.
Chanel Coco Country bag, $12500, see Chanel.com for ordering details
Hope, Everyday from the TTC I have a 5-block walk to work. I'm looking for a pair of rubber boots I can wear to work for the rest of the winter, and spring as well. Any suggestions for something super stylish that I won't feel bad getting dirty?
I'm a huge fan of Hunter rubbers, but let's be real - Hunter wellingtons should NOT be worn between the months of May through September. My only exception to this rule is if your name is Kate Moss the month of June during Glastonbury, and possibly the month of September if your part of the country is experiencing heavy rains.
But I digress.
Check out the festival lace-up wellington. An instant fashion-fix for your daily commute, these lace-up rubbers are absolutely fantastic. They're super stylish and practical, and will run you 225 dollars. Sound expensive? You'll have this pair of Hunters for the rest of your life, so it's a good investment.
For 100 dollars less, you could pick up these KORS Michael Kors stormy engineer boots. More biker-inspired than classic wellington, MK's rubber boots have some attitude and feature ring and stud detailing at the ankles.
Hope this helps!
Hunter festival lace-up wellington boots, $225, Net-A-Porter
KORS Michael Kors stormy engineer boots, $125, ShopBop
As if being the face of Burberry wasn't enough, Emma Watson's showing her eye for design by collaborating on a collection with People Tree. Exciting, right? I'd like to think so. And it is one of the top 10 fashion stories of 2010 according to the Daily Express.
Not familiar with People Tree? People Tree is an eco-friendly clothing line that makes organic clothing while closely following the Fair Trade ideals from the World Fair Trade Organization. Most of the clothes are made in India, and feature hand-screen printing and embroidery. While I'm not a fan of most of their designs, I do have my eye on a couple of pieces from Emma's collection.
Check this cambridge blazer - very Harry Potter, non? Organic cotton fleece, this double-breasted blazer features an adorable crest and side pockets. Perfect for Spring paired with jeans, or tights.
Emma Watson for People Tree Cambridge blazer, about $100CDN, People Tree
Fashion - Women > Jewelry / Timepieces
Decisions, decisions.
It's almost that time of year when I start thinking about some new shades for Spring and Summer. While I'm not a fan at all of John-Lennon-Ashley-MK-Olsen-Lady-Gaga-inspired round lenses, I do have an eye for retro frames.
Take a look at these Balenciaga black retro square sunnies (top left). Love the dark grey tinted lenses, the basic yet bold shape of the frames, and the fact that they retail for less than 300 dollars.
On the more expensive end of the spectrum, I'm eyeing these cat-eye frames by Emmanuelle Khanh. Besides the super-thick acetate frame, the graduated lenses are Chanel-esque, and are what really make these shades stand out. And for 455 dollars, I'd hope they'd be something spectacular.
Then, we've got Ray-Ban. Already a huge fan of their classic aviators, I also like the look of Ray-Ban's retro cat-eye sunglasses. Available in both black and havana tortoise, these oversized frames are classic chic. And they run for less than 200 dollars.
Balenciaga black retro square sunglasses, $249, Bluefly
Emmanuelle Khanh cat-eye acetate sunglasses, $455, Net-A-Porter
Ray-Ban retro cat-eye sunglasses, $142.45, Nordstrom