Friday, February 28, 2014

Colourful Leather for Spring

A hot trend this spring is colourful leather.

Here are some pieces to try this season!!

 1.Carven 2. BB Dakota 3. VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 4. ANN DEMEULEMEESTER 5.RtA 6. Rachel Zoe
7. theoutnet 8. PHILIPP PLEIN 9. Love Leather 10. missselfridge.com 11. BARBARA BUI


How To Wear it


1. fashionscence.nl 2. glambistro.com 3. www.panacheoffblast.com




1. lolobu.com 2. streetstyle.allwomenstalk.com


Xoxo- Michelle


























Thursday, February 27, 2014

Bright Home Office Decor


Hello!! The closer were getting to Spring the more I'm getting into colour.
Here is how to bring some life into your home office:

Pair light wood tones with warm yellows, pinks and orange! 
1. Britt Bass 2.Etsy- decoylab 3. dwr 4. Chloe 5. Bellini Modern Living 6.Matthew Hilton for Case
7. Urban Outfitters 8. M344


Inspiration
Caitlin Wilson







 digsdigs.com





 Leigh Olive Mowry-Olive Interiors















Have a great day!

Xoxo- Michelle






























Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Spring Sweaters

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't start to dress for spring!

Try a bright and playful printed sweater!!

1.AUTUMN CASHMERE 2. Duffy 3. CENTRAL PARK WEST 4.BANJO & MATILDA 5. Marc By Marc Jacobs


1. Sundry 2. Moth 3. Monogram 4. Dolce Vita


Xoxo- Michelle

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Bright and Cheerful Decor Part 2- Living Room

Yes it is still very much Winter in Vancouver but believe it or not Spring is just around the corner!!! Lighten up your home decor with bright colours and playful shapes.

1.Urban Outfitters 2 Urban Outfitters .3. Urban Road 4. West Elm 5. CB2 6. Moes Home 7. West Elm



Artwork is one of the best ways to add personality to a space.
Check out these fun prints I found at http://www.urbanroad.com.au/



...and some from urbanoutfitters.com


1. Valentina Ramos 2. Evie Kemp 3. CSERA Surfaces


Bright Accent Chairs


1. Mint Interiors 2. Moe's Home 3. Anthropologie

Xoxo- Michelle

Monday, February 24, 2014

Workout at Home

Happy Monday everyone!!

It's been awhile since I've posted anything fitness related due to some pretty painful hip pains from running but I've calmed down on the running and opted for the elliptical so I'm ready to get back in the game!

Sometimes a pricy gym membership isn't in the budget but thats no excuse for getting out of a  great workout! In the summer some of my best workouts were had outside! Now that the weather has turned rather mushy I've turned to the world wide web for exercises. There are so many websites dedicated to at home workouts. All you have to do is get a resistance band or some dumbbells and your set! You don't even really need to get those as a lot of workouts focus on using your own body weight. 

My current workout go-to site is http://www.fitnessblender.com/


Just fill out the following information of what you want to achieve out of your workout:

Training Type
Body Focus
Difficulty
Minutes
Calories Burned

and instantly your given workout videos that fit your criteria!
 The best part about this site is its FREE!!!
(It sounds like I work for them, I don't, I just think its a great site!)


Equipment I recommend for at home workouts:

1. Ball 2. Dumbbells 3. Jump Rope 4. Resistance Band






Always remember:



Have a great workout and an amazing week!!

Xoxo- Michelle

Friday, February 21, 2014

Chunky Heels

Give your sky-high stilettos a rest and try a Chunky Heel! 

1. Lord and Taylor 2.jagsaw.com 3. Lulus 4. Shoemint.com 5.cwonder.com 6. solesociety.com 7. J Crew 8. Schutz

How They Wear

1.wellanddapper.tumblr.com 2. krizkaat.tumblr.com 3. thehunt.com

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Xoxo- Michelle

























Thursday, February 20, 2014

Bright and Cheerful Home Decor

Hello hello hello! 

I have been very bad at updating my blog this week due to a busy work schedule but now I am back! 

It's getting closer to spring so I thought it would be fun to look at some Bright and Cheerful Home Decor! 

1.Sofa- Urban Outfitters 2. Lamp- CB2 3. Wallpaper- Anthropologie 4.Wall Art- Moe's Home Collection
5. Bird figurines- West Elm 6.Dining Chair- Moe's Home Collection 7. Coat Hanger- CB2

I was enjoying my daily read of my favourite blog www.desiretoinspire.net and came across London based photographer Rachel Whiting's portfolio of perky and cheerful decor and it immediately lifted my mood!

Here are some of my favourites!











Check out her full portfolio at http://www.rachelwhiting.co.uk/

Have a wonderful day everyone! 

Xoxo- Michelle

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Classic Colour Combo- Black and White


Black and white is a classic combination. 
Here are some new staples for your spring wardrobe!!

1. Wolford 2. Carolina Amato 3.RVN 4. Krisa 5. Alexis 6. Dolce Vita 7. Joie 8. BB Dakota 9. Marc By Marc Jacobs


On the Runway


Carolina Herrera


1. Saint Laurent 2. Narciso Rodriguez 3. Ralph Lauren


To add some life to your neutral outfit, add yellow!
1.  STATEof_ 2. Karina Grimaldi 3. Rebecca Minkoff 4. KG Kurt Geiger 5. Blu Bijoux


Xoxo- Michelle









Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Romantic Bedrooms- Moody Hues


Moody hues such as deep blue, lavender and rose paired with creams, greys and washed out woods are perfect to create a romantic bedroom space.
Add some antique or antique-inspired artwork, an upholstered headboard and cozy accent chair and you're set!
1. Restoration Hardware 2. West Elm 3.Restoration Hardware 4. Pier 1  5. Pottery Barn
6. Anthropologie 7. Anthropologie 8. Restoration Hardware

Room Inspiration

 Velvet instantly adds drama and romance to a space.
thedecorista.tumblr.com

ana-rosa.tumblr.com

Patricia Standridge-Main

richesforrags.tumblr.com

I love the contrast between the soft bedding and rough walls, beautiful!
thedesignfiles.net

Xoxo- Michelle

Monday, February 10, 2014

Valentines Day Looks

Sexy or sweet?
What's your Valentines Day look?

1. For Love & Lemons 2. Zimmermann 3. BOULEE
 4. Elle MacPherson 5. BCBG 6. New Look







1. Phlox 2. BCBG 3. Badgley Mischka 4. SUNO 5. T by Alexander Wang 6. Sherri Hill


Have an AMAZING week everyone!!

Xoxo- Michelle

Friday, February 7, 2014

Hot Spring Colour- Blush Pink

Happy Friday!!

I was at the mall the other day and Blush Pink dominated every clothing store I went into.
Here are some beautiful Blush Pink items I found online.

1. Pinterest 2. Zinke 3. Tom Ford 4. Adia Kibur 5. Betsy Johnson 6. Joanna August
 7. J Brand 8. Paul & Joe Sister 9. Club Monaco 10. J Crew




















Colours For Spring
Pair it with soft pastels such as...


1. Polyvore 2. GIANVITO ROSSI 3. Faith Connexion 4. Mother 
5. Lizzie Fortunato 6. Marc By Marc Jacobs 7. Wildfox



Also..
Colours to Pair for Valentines Day

1. Robert Rodriguez 2. Badgley Mischka 3. Elizabeth Cole 4. DKNY 
5. Tova 6. Rachel Pally 7. BCBG




















Xoxo- Michelle

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Romantic Bedrooms Using Neutrals

As it is now February, I want to do a series of blog posts on different ways to create a Romantic Bedroom. I will do them periodically through the month starting with using a Neutral palette to create a romantic bedroom. 

Neutral
1. Artist- Fanny Nushka Moreaux 2. The Cross 3. Pottery Barn 4. Anthropologie 
5. The Cross 6 & 7. Restoration Hardware









Cream furniture with antique details (weather it be the shape of the furniture or its hardware) paired with soft linens, antique or "antique inspired" lighting (a small chandelier perhaps) and paintings using neutrals and pastel colours help to create an inviting and relaxing space.

Room Inspiration
2014interiordesignarticle.com

Pops of soft pastel colours in accessories add interest to a neutral palette.

decoholic.org

Mixing textures can have a similar effect to a space as adding colour. It creates warmth and interest in the room.

desiretoinspire.net


Stay tuned for more ways to create a Romantic Bedroom.

Xoxo- Michelle