Style | The Wish List Collabo

A little while ago I asked you guys what you were wishing for and boy did you send in some great ideas. None of you said you were wishing for world peace, mind you, but your picks are so fun and unexpected I won’t hold that against you…

Allie
1. A lovely little heart ring by Verameat (also available at Vincent Park in Vancouver).
2. Shawl from Marche St. George (thanks to your Vitamin Daily post!).
3. Dolce Vita Kimora Sweater (also available at Vincent Park in Vancouver).

Keltie
4. I would add this little lovely to my wishlist!

Kat
5. I’ve been coveting this LL Bean Town and Field Leather Tote for a few Christmases now.  Santa doesn’t seem to be taking the hint.  LL Bean Totes are always on my list, in any form.
6. I’m a big fan of all things moose (it’s a very very long and complicated story that ends in pyjamas)… so when I found this, I instantly dropped some pretty major hints.  Plus it’s under $20!
7. I’m also a Moleskine devotee and have always wanted one of their “Passions” lines of notebooks.

Melissa
8. While my wish list is full of all things shiny and sparkly (think gold watch and sequin pumps), at the top of my list is something I never thought I’d see… a practical item. The Milly Luggage Lock Camille Coat is stunning. A way to keep warm while looking stylish this winter? Sign me up!

Judy
9. My hubby and I are on a tight budget this year. This way, he can pick and choose items he wants to get me and they won’t break the bank!

Steph
10. Am I the only one completely obsessed with the fashion on Once Upon a Time? Not only are the princess gowns fairytale-worthy, the ‘real-life’ characters’ have some fantastic outfits, too. Main character Emma has a penchant for leather jackets, especially those from ocean drive leather, located in Vancouver. Love Emma’s signature red jacket, but I’ve my eye on the gorgeous camel one.

Kumi
11.  Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling: A funny girl who can write? Big time girl crush alert.
12. Michael Kors Quinn Clutch in Kiwi: I love the clean, modern lines of this clutch. The contrast of the soft vachetta leather goes well against the gold clasp, and the fresh color makes this easily wearable year-round.
13.  Small crystal encrusted oval cup pendant necklace by Alexis Bittar: This one is my personal favorite – beautifully crafted and easily transferable from day to night.

Larissa
14. I’m hoping for an iPad because it’s a fun toy and my computer is breaking my back from carrying it around too much.

Michelle
15. A matte bangle from The Twisted Series by hk +np studio.
16. ANY painting from the lovely and talented Andrea Armstrong.

Bella
17. I have been wanting to complete my bedroom for sometime now and I feel these gorgeous nightstands would do the trick!

P.S. There are plenty more wishes where these came from. Take a look at wish lists by Boston-based food blogger Camille Barichello, stylish mommy blogger Anna Cohen and makeup artist Emmy Beaton.

December 19, 2011 by

Home | Kermodi Ornament

I have long been a fan of Kermodi Living Art (don’t you think this would make the perfect office plant?).

So I fell hard for Kermodi’s understated, almost terrarium-esque ornaments at Vancouver Special. One of them is now nestled among the mason jars (used as tea light candle holders) and cake plates (used as candle stands) on the antique rolltop desk in my living room.

It’s all part of my new grown-up holiday decor initiative. Well, that, and my inflatable Snoopy Claus lawn ornament wouldn’t fit.

December 18, 2011 by

Playlist | We Are the City and Treelines at the Rio

It was one of the trickier shows Braden Paul has shot — there was no photo pit and the place was packed.

But he captured some up close and personal photos of We Are the City at the Rio last weekend.

Their indie rock sound is pretty, pretty, pretty so it’s no wonder the trio from Kelowna, BC won last year’s Peak Performance Project (and with it, a not-too-shabby prize of $150,000).

Listen to the atmospheric, sweetly sung “Mourning Song” and the piano-riffic “Get Happy” and you might just fall in love.

The show was opened by folksy Treelines.

Who sing about the snow and naming their children after their favourite hockey players.

So if the CBC Radio 3 t-shirt didn’t give it away — yes, they are Canadian.

[Photos by Braden Paul]

P.S. Go on tour with Braden — click your way through his photos of Death From Above 1979 at the Commodore, !!! (Chk Chk Chk) at Sasquatch, and Yukon Blonde at the Biltmore.

December 17, 2011 by

Beauty | Deborah Lippmann Holiday

I spend my days typing away on my keyboard so I love anything that makes my nails more fun to look at. Like this sparkalicious “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” nail colour from Deborah Lippmann, which is an explosion of glitter in one little bottle. I’m obsessed. Because its base is sheer, I applied it over top of some classic red polish and topped it off with some Deborah Lippmann “On a Clear Day” top coat. (“It’s sooooooooooo good,” said one of the BeautyMark girls when I stopped in to pick up a bottle. “And we’re snobs when it comes to top coats.” She was right — it’s the key to making a manicure last.)

The result? Festive fingers!

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December 16, 2011 by

Camille Barichello’s Wish List

Courtesy of Boston-based blogger Camille of Broken Record (a site that promises “lousy photos, good food”) this wish list is filled with everything but the kitchen sink. Come to think of it, there’s nothing kitchen-related on here at all…

I love your wishlist idea! Here are the things I’m not really asking for, but I secretly want.

1. I love the combination of art nouveau and nerdy topics that Karen Hallion does. My favourite, of course, is the Princess Leia one (“La Dauphine au Alderaan”), which it doesn’t look like it’s for sale anywhere or printed on anything… alas.

2. JHill Design makes gorgeous patterns based on the theme “places I have never been” and you can either get individual prints of particular places, or calendars, etc.

3. I love AntiDesigns’ “Boston Roots” shirt, but their standard colour combination doesn’t really do it for me, so I want to use their Customizer to pick my own combo.  I’m thinking white on red, but I could be convinced about other ideas.

4. I also like all the vintage MBTA photos and old maps at Boston Coasters/Ward Maps.

– Tattoo money, or some other kind of kick in the pants to finish drawing my half-sleeve

– A house…

5. And if I wore jewelry, I would be crazy for these. They’re circuitboards!

Beauty! I am especially in love with those “places I have never been” prints and the Vancouver version that says “Drink ice wine and watch out for whales’ tails.” Sage advice.

P.S. Keep on wishing! Take a look at wish lists by stylish mommy blogger Anna Cohen and makeup artist Emmy Beaton.

December 15, 2011 by

Linked | Dace sample sale, Flare’s Twitter party, photographer Gem Salsberg and more…

The Anthology’s list of what’s new, what’s now and what’s next…

1. Dace in spades. One of Vancouver’s favourite designers Dace is holding a sample sale with Becky Brisco and Pure Soy Candles Thursday, December 15, 11am – 8pm. Everything’s up to 70% off at 300 – 76 W. 6th Avenue, Vancouver.

2. Tweet! Tweet! Flare Magazine is having a Twitter party on Friday, December 16th and you’re invited!

3. Storm Season. Photographer Gem Salsberg’s solo exhibition opens Friday, December 16th, 7-10 pm with music by local jazz band Black Gardenia at HiVE Vancouver (#210-128 West Hastings Street). Exhibition will be on view until January 31st.

4. Silver bells and baubles. Vancouver jewelry designer Justine Brooks is holding a holiday sale with 20-75% off Monday Dec. 19th 12pm – 7pm  #217 – 119 West Pender, Vancouver.

5. Walk this way. Alife is having a footwear sample sale at 411 West Cordova (3rd floor) on Friday, December 16th 2-6pm, Saturday, December 17 and Sunday Dec. 18, 11am – 5pm.

6. Shop for a cause. Karma Exchange funds the philanthropic work of Vancouver-based Create Change, which has sent more than 1,000 girls to high school and provided more than 20,000 people with clean drinking water in Northern Ghana since 2007.

December 15, 2011 by

Style | The Purple JNBY Sweater

I’m a sucker for colour. Especially the colour purple (holler Oprah!).

So this electric purple sweater from JNBY called to me.

Naturally I paired it with gold (holler Lakers!).

For realz, it’s my new favourite staple. It’s light enough to layer like crazy. Polished enough to wear to work with slacks. And cool enough to wear with shorts in the spring. See? Oprah knows what’s up.

[JNBY sweater, J. Crew skirt, MNG shirt, H&M necklace]

P.S. The Anthology’s Twitter background is purple too.

December 13, 2011 by

Style | The Latest Scoop

A sponsored post.

Part pop-up boutique, part shopping party, the Latest Scoop is a sparkly, sequin-y treasure trove of holiday style and home décor. The three Vancouver boutiques are only open for a few more weeks so I stopped in to their West Fourth location to scout out my favourite holiday looks.

Like this one. Love, love, love the white tuxedo jacket ($79.95) and its black detailing (doesn’t get any chic-er than black and white!) and I got a little too excited about that floor-length sequin skirt (also comes in black). This look would be a stand-out at holiday parties and new year’s eve bashes. I figure when everyone else is wearing black, that’s the perfect time to show up in white. And when everyone else is wearing short, show up in long.

Or just go for sequins and be a sparkly stunner.

And if you’re, say, going to to a charity ball or an office party and you need a dress that’s a little more conservative, then top it off with bold accessories. A classic LBD calls for rainbow bracelets ($44.95).

And if you’re hosting a dinner party, I love the idea of doing so in a dress like this ($89.95). Wear an apron over top while you’re cooking and then, when dinner’s ready, reveal all that sequin drama! That, my friends, is how you earn the title of the hostess with the mostest.

The Latest Scoop Kits: 2372 West 4th Avenue. Kerrisdale: 2138 West 41st. West Vancouver: 1731 Marine Drive.

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December 12, 2011 by

After | The mint blazer

Ta da!

You’d never guess this jacket used to be this sexy little number, would ya? Just goes to show that scrunching up the sleeves goes a long way.

And piling on the texture (via a striped t-shirt) and the colour (via a rust-coloured necklace) makes the mint seem subdued.

But the real magic was worked by my tailor who added two seems to the back to take in the extra fabric, a material so light it let in this much sunshine when I slung it over my chair this morning. Love how it highlights the texture too.

The jacket’s bright, light colour and easy, breezy fabric seems made for Miami. Or at least Vancouver’s version of Miami — the courtyard at the Burrard. Seriously, that place and that jacket seem made for each other. Maybe that’s because it’s the same colour as the doors.

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December 8, 2011 by

Style | Anna Cohen’s Wish List

Anna Cohen is one stylin’ mama. In fact, that’s exactly what inspires her blog Simply Stylish Mom. Herewith, she shares her holiday wish list.

Ok so this post is basically a ‘hint hint’ to husband but let’s just pose it as an ‘inspiration wish list for the holidays’ heheee…

1. A sexy so-not-Mommy dress for NYE like this.

2. A black biker jacket.

3. A pair of red jeans.

4. Some ‘Kate’ pumps.

5. A silk scarf like this one.

6. And a sequiny blazer (would look amazing paired with a white tee and jeans).

Ok, maybe I’m being a little too ambitious?

No such thing! These picks are gorgeous — who wouldn’t wish for them all? Thanks Anna! Stay tuned, friends, there are more super-stylin’ wish lists coming up on The Anthology!

December 7, 2011 by