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Wait. What?! You’re going to the second weekend of Coachella? Then this is me making a ugh-whatever-talk-to-the-hand face at you. How dare you not take me too?

K, now I’m over it. We can be besties again.

For all you weekend two-ers (and all of you who love looking at pretty people in the sunshine), here are a few of my favourite festival style shots from weekend one. They’ll answer your most burning question: What on earth to wear with a wristband?

Skirts and dresses with boots because a) it’s cute and b) it’s smart. How else are you supposed to keep your toes safe from that dude jumping up a storm in front of you?

Light, muted colours because all that black and grey you wear in the city has no place in the bright, shiny desert. (Peep the dude in the bottom left corner of this picture; you should def. bring him with you.)

A gigantic smile. Because you’re at Coachella for Pete’s sake.

Lipstick! Because no one can see your eye makeup behind those sunny G’s anyway.

And if the temperature starts to dip you’ll look very Coolchella in high-waisted jeans a la my favourite TV host (and one of my BFFs) Jessi Cruickshank.

And if it starts to really, really dip, you’ll be very Coldchella in an oversized men’s wool sweater, cords and boots. Could I possibly look any more un-California? I mean really. But it was hailing at one point so I had no choice but to bundle the heck up. (Stark contrast to my t-shirt-only looks of years past, huh?)

Lucky for all you weekend two-ers, it doesn’t look like you’ll have to worry about anything but the sun.

Oh, you were wondering what the trendsetting gents were wearing? Well, there’s really only one look that matters.

P.S. You’ll find more beautiful Coachella people and styles right here.

P.P.S. I’ll be sharing more photos on Facebook so like The Anthology.

April 19, 2012 by

Playlist | Coachella Weekend 1

Ahhhhh…Coachella.

The sunshine, the music.

The colours, the characters. It all brings me so much joy.

I went this weekend with friends from LA, Calgary and the Couv and man, was it fun. I skipped the first day — shameful, I know! But it was raining! And I spend enough time in the rain when I’m at home in Vancouver, thankyouverymuch, I didn’t want to brave it in the desert, even if it meant missing Wu Lyf, Other Lives, Explosions in the Sky and Neon Indian.

I made up for it on days two and three, though. The highlights? Justice, Miike Snow, At the Drive-In, The Weeknd, and of course…Snoop and Dr. Dre.

You know how you always laugh at those dudes who wear concert t-shirts to the concert? Yeah well, some shirts are too good not to.

Even if it means you have to make one yourself.

I’m jaded when it comes to rumours about people making an appearance via hologram (Terry Fox at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Games, anyone?) and people making surprise appearances at Coachella in general (Daft Punk for the last three years, anyone?). So when I heard Tupac was going to make a guest appearance as a hologram I blew it off and was excited about the Eminem rumours (I like him. Please don’t laugh).

I should have believed the hype. This video of a holographic Tupac performing with Snoop is insane, but it doesn’t compare to how cool it was to see that hologram “live” on stage. From my vantage point, which, granted, wasn’t particularly close to the stage, it looked eerily real. And it left me wondering — what did Snoop see when he looked at the holograph from the stage? A cloud of Tupac-shaped smoke?

I suppose I’ll never know. What I do know is that I really do love you, Coachella.

P.S. I’ll be posting more festival photos on Facebook so like The Anthology and get ready to tag your friends.

April 16, 2012 by

Sound | Countdown to Coachella

We debated many things before we decided which Coachella weekend to attend. Would it be better to experience the shows first since the lineup is the same both weekends? Or would it be smarter to wait, read the reviews and see the all-stars during weekend two? It was a tough call.

The one thing we didn’t take into consideration? The weather. We assumed, what with Coachella taking place in a desert and all, that it would be stunningly beautiful both weekends. Like it was last year. And the year before that. That’s not what the Weather Network is now saying: for the first weekend — the one we opted to attend — they’re calling for cloudy skies, drizzle and a temperature I’d expect from my hometown Vancouver.

But weather report be damned. I’m packing for the sun. Like, scorching hot desert sun. My suitcase will be stuffed with bikinis courtesy of Simons (if you’ve been to Montreal and you’ve fallen in love with the place you’ll be happy to know they’re now on Facebook) and La Vie en Rose.

See, I won’t be camping — I’ll be staying on a golf course in a place with a pool and hot tub. And I’m crossing my fingers for the 40 degree heat I’ve come to expect from the desert.

Hence the SPF 45, the sweat-resistant Revlon Colourstay Eyeliner, and the Simple Eye Make-up Remover to take it off at night. And because I’m hoping it’ll be sandal weather instead of wellie weather I’m bringing pedicure-worthy Trout Pout by Butter London, courtesy of Nailpolish Canada, and Joe Fresh’s Bumbleberry.

Man, I hope I don’t have to bring my raincoat, too.

P.S. If you’re going to Coachella and you’re wondering what to bring, you’ll find a few of my festival packing tips riiiiiiiiiight here.

P.P.S. I’ll be Tweeting while I’m there so follow @TheAnthology on Twitter.

April 10, 2012 by

Trippin’ | California

I’m not a very patient person. I don’t like to pack until the night before a trip because I can’t handle even thinking about that trip until I’ve safely stowed my luggage in the overhead compartment and secured my tray for takeoff. The anticipation is just too much.

Coachella’s different. I haven’t been thinking about anything else since, oh I don’t know, Coachella 2011. I think it’s the sunshine, the palm trees, the State of California in general. I have a real affinity for that place. I feel at home there — probably because they wouldn’t bat a fake eyelash at my kale, hemp, and flaxseed smoothies.

Last time I was in California I explored the north. Specifically a teeny wine country town called Healdsburg, where I stayed at the stunning H2 Hotel.

It’s decorated in a luxe industrial-meets-eco style: water glasses made from recycled wine bottles, hallway taps that spout sparkling water, that sort of thing.

If you go and it’s sunny, you could spend hours by the pool. If go and it’s not, then grab a bike and a bag of cinnamon almonds from Oakville Grocery (seriously, they’re the best things ever) and explore the surrounding wine country.

My upcoming trip to the Golden State will be far less sophisticated (and far more sweaty) but man, am I excited. And you better believe I’ll be sharing it with you. See you soon, California. See you soon!

P.S. You know what’s headquartered in Cali? Facebook! So like The Anthology!

April 1, 2012 by

Trippin’ | Spring Break in Whistler

Technically, I don’t get spring break any more. But spending the weekend in Whistler with my ladyfriends is a very spring break thing to do. The highlight? Snowshoeing along the trails that weave around Lost Lake to Scandinave Spa.

Nestled in the forest (though still reachable by car), it’s a series of hot and cold (like, really, really cold) pools that you jump in and out of like you’re a native Finlander.

Sounds delightful, right? And we sound pretty hardcore for trekking there on snowshoes, don’t we?

Well, we’re not. I was on the trails for all of four minutes before I fell in a tree well. And this is hardly a vigorous sport. I mean, really.

That’s why I wore my Nibz bandana — so I at least looked like I know what I’m doing. Made in Vancouver, these triple-layered bandanas were designed by snowboard cross athlete/Whistler local Sara Niblock. They gave me one to test out (love it! Thank you!) and now that they’ve seen how hardcore I really am, they’ll probably take it right back.

[Second photo found here.]

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March 21, 2012 by

Trippin’ | New York, New York

There are places that are best visited with your significant other (when I was in Florence with one of my friends we spent a good portion of the time talking about how great it would be if we were there with our boyfriends instead). And there are places that are best visited with your girlfriends. New York is one of those places. It’s even better if your girlfriends are NYC-enthusiasts who know the city inside and out. And it’s beyond compare if one of your girlfriends spent the last month working at Thakoon and the last week working New York Fashion Week.

Visiting NYC with my girlfriends changed the entire city for me — I went from having little interest in it (yeah, yeah, it’s the centre of the world, blah blah blah) to being head-over-heels for it.

Or should I say… head over 5-inch Alexander Wang heels, which is what my friend Laura (that’s her in pink) wore…

…to walk across this bridge. I’ve always thought the best way to get to know a city is to walk it (although biking a city is amazing too) and NYC — like these boots — was made for walking.

Our trip across the Brooklyn Bridge led us to DUMBO, home to Zoe, Front Street Pizza and, it turns out, Dan Humphrey’s Brooklyn digs (holler Gossip Girl fans!).

We didn’t get to all the places we wanted to because we’d sleep half the day (those Ace Hotel beds are comfy!) and have long, lazy lunches at places like Eataly and Lovely Day. We never made it to Amarcord or Tokio 7, both vintage shops that were recommended by a vintage-loving stylist, but we did spend an awful lot of time under the city’s whispering lights.

Which is why Stumptown Coffee became my best friend. Man, I can’t wait to go back. I’m trying to convince my ladyfriends we should make it an annual trip — the redeye from YVR to JFK isn’t that bad.

[In the top picture I’m wearing a J.Crew jacket. In the fourth I’m wearing J.Crew jeans, Cougar boots, vintage scarf and jacket. In the last picture it makes no difference what I’m wearing, does it?]

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P.P.S. Can’t wait to see all your beautiful faces at the Social Feed x The Anthology party on Thursday!

February 28, 2012 by

Trippin’ | New York, New York

How do you celebrate a significant birthday? (I just turned 21!*) Fly to New York with your girlfriends and pop open a bottle of bubbly. I just got back and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. Stay tuned, my friends. Stay tuned.

*Humour me and pretend you believe that, mmkay?

[J. Crew jacket, JNBY slacks.]

February 21, 2012 by

Giveaway | Shopbop + 3.1 Philip Lim

I’m heading to New York and I want to give YOU my going-away present.

That’s right, my friends, Shopbop and The Anthology are giving away a $100 Shopbop gift card! So how would you spend it? On one of New York’s favourite lines 3.1 Philip Lim perhaps? You could put it toward 3.1 Philip Lim bags, 3.1 Philip Lim tops or anything else your heart desires at Shopbop. To enter:

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us why you love New York.

For two entries: Follow Shopbop on Twitter.

For three entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall.

The contest is open to Anthology readers worldwide (gift card is in USD). The lucky winner will be chosen on Monday, February 27, 2012 (contest closes 5:00pm PST 02/27/12). Good luck!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Stay tuned for more!

[Photo of Bill Cunningham found here.]

February 16, 2012 by

Bookmark | Cabin Porn

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

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Cabin Porn, a site filled with inspiration for your quaint, quite place. It’s photo after photo of — what else — cabins.

The chic.

The charming.

The out-of-this-world.

And those that are in the middle of nowhere. Or, more specifically, British Columbia’s Purcell Mountain Range, not far from where these photos were taken.

So bookmark Cabin Porn already. And bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

Thanks, Bryce!

February 5, 2012 by

Behind the Scenes | CTV Morning Live

There’s a lot to take into consideration when you’re preparing to do live television — timing, cue cards, wardrobe, angles, models, hair, makeup, what on earth you’re going to say when the camera starts rolling. But the one thing I always forget?

The mic pack.

Which is why I get to do this little dance.

On set. In front of the entire crew, all of downtown and, now, you.

Keep it classy, Vancouver.

Catch my segment with CTV Morning Live’s Norma Reid (and my firmly secured mic pack) right here.

More behind-the-scenes shots coming your way, my friends. Including shots of my gorgeous models and their rather spectacular outfits. Thank you, Emily Hyde, for snapping these photos!

[Dress by JNBY, shoes by Thakoon for Giuseppe Zanotti.]

January 24, 2012 by