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Kelsey Dundon

Style | Last-minute Gift Ideas

So you’ve still got some shopping to do? Me too. I like to think it’s not a matter of procrastinating, but of being a deadline-driven person.

When I stopped by CTV to share some of my favourite last-minute gift ideas from Park Royal, neither Mike Killeen nor Perry Solkowski believed me when I said I still had a million gifts to get. And that was four days ago. Here I am on Christmas Eve and I still haven’t finished holiday shopping.

If you’re in the same boat (or if you’re looking for something to spend your gift cards on), may I recommend these picks from Anthropologie, Sephora, Lush and J.Crew?

You’ll find all the details in the clip.

Happy shopping and even happier holidays!

December 24, 2013 by

What to Watch, Stream and Read Over the Holidays

In her latest post, Katie Burnett fills your holidays with culture.

Films Worth Braving the Weather to See

American Hustle

You had me at Jennifer Lawrence’s hair. But I’ll also go for Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jeremy Renner in this black comedy of con artists and bell bottoms.

The Wolf of Wall Street

I’ll always go when it’s Martin Scorsese and/or Leonardo DiCaprio, but having read the book the film is based on, I am very excited for crazy debauchery and the wild ride it will surely be.

Inside Llewyn Davis

OK spoiler, I’ve already seen this but I will 100% go again when it is widely released. I assumed this film would have all the answers to life, and it pretty much did. It’s beautiful and wonderful and sad and heartbreaking and the music is phenomenal. You’ll be buying the soundtrack from your smartphone before you’ve left the movie theatre.

To Read

Plan B by Jonathan Tropper

I absolutely LOVED Jonathan Tropper’s book This is Where I Leave You but I wasn’t so hot on One Last Thing Before I Go. But, I’m going back to the beginning and reading his first book, about a group of friends reuniting and debauchery ensues.

The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp

Yes it’s a YA book and no I haven’t grown out of them. A lovely story of romance and friendship, and incredibly well written. (And once you’ve finished the book you can check out the film version with Shailene Woodley!)

After Henry by Joan Didion

I should have had you at Joan Didion. That is all you need to know. She’s just beyond. This is a collection of political essays, and they’re all fascinating.

To Stream on Netflix

Smashed with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron “Jesse Pinkman” Paul

They’re married. They’re alcoholics. It’s Jesse Pinkman. Just watch it.

Winter’s Bone with Jennifer Lawrence

I saw this in theatres a few years ago but it was so chilling and masterful it’s stayed with me ever since. I am definitely re-watching it this Christmas.

Spiral, TV Series

There’s four seasons of what can only be described as my absolute favourite French TV series of all time. It’s a detective series but like none you’ve never seen before. The characters, the stories, the hot French men and women – it’s phenomenal and exciting.

And, as a bonus, my favourite holiday movie of all time (nope, not Elf but that’s up there!)…..

Little Women with Winona Ryder

I mean. Look at them. Look at the snow. Look at their smiles. It’s perfect and you know you want to re-watch it.

Thanks, Katie!

December 23, 2013 by

Diary | My 12 Days of Entourage

Party season is the best season. After Jackson-Triggs  sent me a case of their Entourage Sparkling Wine (thanks, guys!) I brought bottles of cheer with me everywhere. And I’ve got the pictures to prove it. Clockwise from top left:

A special delivery.

My nose-less face, before a night of party-hopping and bottle-popping.

Adding some raspberries and calling it a cocktail.

Making mandarin mimosas by hand (totally worth the effort, by the way).

Sparkling wine-infused caramels, custom-made by 1up caramels.

Toasting the $5.3 million raised on Timmy’s Telethon.

[Photos from @KelseyDundon on Instagram]

December 22, 2013 by

Giveaway | $100 gift card for all those last-minute gifts!

On Friday I’m going to be on CTV armed with brilliant last-minute gift ideas. So tomorrow I’m heading to the North Shore to Park Royal’s newly expanded outdoor shopping centre to scout all the best gifts for your dog-walker, hair-dresser, dentist, you name it. And since it’s the season to give, The Anthology has teamed up with Park Royal and LOFT to give you a last-minute gift of your own: $100 to Park Royal plus some earring bling from LOFT (pictured in the centre above) so you can stuff your own stocking!

Want in? Send me an email at kdundon@theanthology.ca and I’ll put your name in the draw. Contest open to residents of BC., contest closes Thursday, December 19th at 9:00am.

P. S. Set your PVR for CTV at Noon on Friday for some very fun, very creative gift ideas.

[UPDATE] Congratulations, Jean! There’s a gift card coming your way. Happy last-minute shopping!

[Photos from @KelseyDundon on Instagram]

December 17, 2013 by

Diary | Timmy’s Telethon

Some things are just meant to be. Like when I show up at the studio in a green dress and my Timmy’s Telethon Social Media Desk co-host Bianca Solterbeck is wearing a red one. We didn’t plan it. I swear.

What we did plan was to raise a ton of money. $5.3 million, to be exact, for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. And I am so honoured to have been involved. Thanks for having me for a second year, Timmy’s Telethon! And an even bigger thank you to everyone who donated!

[First photo by Christine McAvoy.]

December 12, 2013 by

Style | Alexa Chung’s “It”

In her latest post, Katie Burnett tells us how she fell hard for Alexa Chung’s first book. And at the bottom of the post, you could win a copy!

Alexa Chung’s debut book “It” is filled with pictures, anecdotes, and flashes of inspiration from the New York-based television personality and British Vogue contributing editor. Her style is eclectic, vintage, that kind of laissez-faire look that is unrefined yet totally elegant and seemingly achievable. Her outfits are enviable, and finally in this book we get to see all that inspires her.

An amalgamation of sketches, photos and quirky stories of Alexa’s upbringing and fashion experiences, “It” will make you want to dig out old diary entries and photos, buy a brand new moleskin and make your own collage of your life. It’s like the coolest diary ever.

The Anthology and Penguin are giving away a copy! Email KDundon@TheAnthology.ca to enter. Contest closes at noon on Tuesday, December 17th. You must be in the US or Canada. Good luck!

[UPDATE] Congratulations, Sarah W.! There’s a copy of “It” coming your way. Check your email for details.

December 10, 2013 by

Give | Avril Loreti Tea Towels on Etsy

I’m prepping for a last-minute gift guide segment so I’ve been thinking a lot about what to get…everyone really. I do all my shopping at the very last minute (I’m like your deadbeat boyfriend) so now that I think about it, for me, it’s a typical gift guide segment.

One of the toughest gifts of all? The hostess gift. (Also one of the rarest to see in real life.) It’s a fun one, though. Especially if you get bright, colourful tea towels by Toronto-based Avril Loreti. They’re like sunshine in textile format and they’re available on Etsy.

If you wanted to get really fancy (and even a bit green) you just might wrap an under-the-tree gift in one. Or if you want to get less fancy you’ll order some for yourself like I did (thanks, Etsy!).

Am I the only one who ends up getting tons for herself when she’s out searching for gifts? Please say no.

December 7, 2013 by

Bookmark | This Rawsome Vegan Life

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web.

‘Tis the season for a lot of things — shopping, parties, baking. Lots and lots of baking. ‘Tis a bit of the top. So switch it up with some unbaking. As in raw vegan desserts using recipes from This Rawsome Vegan Life, a beautifully photographed Vancouver-based blog whose desserts use no sugar, eggs, or butter. And they’re good. I promise.

And easy. I swear. At least these lemon coconut squares are — they’re the only one of the desserts I’ve made myself (my sister made me a million others. Thanks, Riss!). I’m sure the healthy meal recipes are delicious too, but that’s not what this season is about, ’tis it?

So bookmark This Rawsome Vegan Life already and bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

[Images from This Rawsome Vegan Life, naturally.]

P.S. Beef up your list of favourite links with The Anthology’s Bookmark picks.

December 2, 2013 by

Style | Talking Top Winter Trends on Global Television

Boy, do I get excited for holiday parties. Like really, really excited. I’ve been getting holiday-themed press releases for months so it feels like I’ve been up to my eyeballs in tinsel forever now and I still can’t get enough. Maybe it’s the sequins.

Speaking of, embellishments were one of three of the biggest winter trends I featured on Global Television the other day. The other two? Sheer cutouts (thank you, Gwyneth) and knits for night. You’ll find all of them in stores and Metropolis at Metrotown and you’ll find the clip riiiiiiiiight here.

Thanks for the photos, Katie!

November 28, 2013 by

Wear/Where | High Style and High Tea

Dressing up is the name of the game right now. Then again, there’s something to be said for staying home and curling up with a fresh pot of tea. Maybe you should do both — have a piping hot cuppa while dripping with your finest costume jewels. Why not?

Wear: Chandelier earrings available only at the Vancouver-based online boutique Shut Up I Love This.

Where: Handmade Danish-style teapot from Paper and Clay on Etsy.

November 24, 2013 by