Smokey Ville

Countdown.

2010-06-30T10:20:00.000-07:00

7 days.

Here's to the Quebec Picnic Law

2010-06-20T22:10:00.000-07:00

I just found this video of my past birthday spent in the lovely parc la fontaine. Wine, cheese, good friends, 30 degree weather = a stunning day.

remembering sasquatch.

2010-06-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

Such a mesmerizing weekend. Already dreaming of next year.

When I'm shaking my hips, Look for the swing, The words are written in the air

2010-06-15T10:56:00.000-07:00

The cutest youtube video you'll ever see! Miss claire, what a gem.

sassy summer

2010-05-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

Although the weather isn't as nice in Vancouver right now as it is out east, the west coast is treating me well. Dancing, drinking and long coffee dates. And im getting my tambourine ready for sasquatch adventures this weekend.

My. Brain. Hurts.

2010-04-11T15:15:00.000-07:00

Due to 5 term papers, and 5 finals, most of my days i feel like this:

But i can't complain. I had the best birthday last weekend filled with 30 degree weather, day drinking and great friends! And Vancouver, and my upcoming travels to AUSTRALIA are fast approaching.

Let just hope i can stay focused and make it through these next few weeks and try to make this hellish exam period a little more enjoyable. I've always thought sangria and european history go quite nicely together!

How To Make It In America

2010-03-29T16:49:00.001-07:00

Good Show. GREAT intro.

Weather suitable for leather jackets

2010-03-16T17:58:00.000-07:00

From the busy crowds in Vancouver...

To cute boys..

Blossoming Museums...

Being a daddy's girl..

Sunshine as far as the eye can see..

Coffee table hang outs..

Girls that are too pretty..

Upper East side brownstones...

Newspapers that go into slots..

Central Park strolls..

Loving Kirsty Reid..

Loving Jamie Thomas..

And loving all of you!

Spring 2010, Love again.

"Jesus saves, but he's no Luongo."

2010-02-27T10:27:00.000-08:00

The sea was red and the sky was grey

2010-02-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

A trip to California seems the perfect remedy for the fresh snowfall Montreal received last night. Only one little midterm to go before sunny skies. I find by just repeating THIS tune over and over, Montreal's violent winds really don't feel so bad.

Treasure Chest.

2010-02-12T08:18:00.001-08:00

Charlotte Ronson's most recent fall 2009 ad. I really like to play this video as i wake up, it pretty much warms my heart. Cheers to french tunes and red balloons.

Rest in peace Mr. McQueen

2010-02-11T12:59:00.000-08:00

Shocking.

Tim Blanks puts it best.
Read here.
I have no words.

Happy Birthday Bay.

2010-02-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

I really love you. And miss you a lot.

Magical day.

Four Words.

2010-02-03T09:52:00.001-08:00

Peanut. Butter. Hot. Chocolate.

Prior to today's concoction, i was under the influence that you couldn't make a cup of hot chocolate with whip cream and marshmallows any better: i was wrong.

Only in New York

2010-02-01T18:00:00.000-08:00

Lately, Toronto has been good to me. What would I miss if I ever left?

John Steinberg is the best place in the world to get your hair cut. I always want to invite everyone over for dinner after my cut & colour. If your lucky, Ben will make you giggle.

Penny Arcade -- the best vintage in town. It's like shopping in a friends closet.

Bonus: They have candy and granola to eat while shopping.

AGO - Frank Gehry is a genius. No building has ever soothed my mind as much as this. The 19th century French impressionism is my favorite.

The Black Camel -- 2 words. Pulled Pork.

Black Dog - Although I was often in the dog house for late fees. Black Dog treats me well.

*Just realized I love 2 places that have both the colour black and an animal in the title. Interpretations?

Jonathan & Olivia - Give me a pay cheque and here is where I will be.

Four Seasons Opera Centre - Go with someone you love.

I'm never leaving.

Bonjour.

2010-02-01T17:38:00.000-08:00

The Roitfelds.

As normal as Tarte Tatin.

Va Va Voom.

2010-01-31T10:13:00.001-08:00

After the last few days have been spent shivering away, slipping on ice and dreaming of the summer in Montreal, i am slowly realizing that my tactics for surviving the cold may be off base. Black velvet pants and spiked heels could possibly be the ultimate way to destroy these brutish days. Only time will tell.

I remember...

2010-01-29T07:47:00.000-08:00

First days in montreal.
Eating burgers and drinking champagne.
Journeying to St Laurent for many the free shot.
No jacket, no tights, no snow.
And a time where i got to see both bourgeois' everyday.

Rump Shaker

2010-01-22T08:27:00.001-08:00

The Hood Internet - Good Ol' Fashion Rump Shaker (Beastie Boys x Matt & Kim) by hoodinternet

When i was walking to school the other morning cold and tired, this song came on and i

couldn't help but smile and giggle. So i figure if this song can accomplish putting an obnoxious smile on my face in the dead of montreal winter it deserves credit.

And i've always had a soft spot for the beastie boys.

pretty pretty please.

2010-01-19T16:23:00.000-08:00

I just read the Coachella line up and it pains me a little it looks so golden. Since exam period is april 15-30, unless all my exams happen to fall on the 15th i think there is no hope i will make it back to the west coast by then.

If you haven't seen the line up yet , check it out HERE.

SugarSnaps.

2010-01-18T18:10:00.000-08:00

Since my camera self destructed on me two days into my trip this summer, i really missed having photos of pretty days and shwasty nights. But Santa was so kind to give me a new camera for christmas, hence the many shots of the holidays in Vancouver and new year adventures in Montreal.

I hope everyone had a marvelous winter break filled with shortbread, laughs and peppermint schnapps.

I have a feeling this year is going to be a good one.

Hot child in the cold, mean city

2010-01-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

So far it's been a very exciting week. New semester, new internship, new shoes and a new exercise regime! Here are a couple shots from the weekend. Note the size of the 'breakfast burrito' and how cute Kirsty Reid is.

Stay warm!

A little history - a lot of laughs.

2010-01-07T09:52:00.000-08:00

Happy new year! I have just returned back to Toronto after a perfect holiday. I first touched down in the thriving olympic metropolis of Vancouver where I spent time with my loving family and friends. Then it was on to the Arctic - also known as Winnipeg. The weather was cold but the memories made were more than enough to keep me warm.

Here is a trip to the costume museum in Winnipeg. Nestled in a old warehouse, we got to take a peek at some of Winnipeg's oldest fashions as well as a very interesting reference library where we viewed Vogue magazines (among others) dating back to 1948!

Take a look...

Toronto.

2009-12-15T14:45:00.001-08:00

so hip it hurts. i love this city.

Happy BIRTHDAY.

2009-12-03T09:36:00.001-08:00

To my dear friend Nick,

To many more wasty nights in weight rooms and many less nights involving caffeine consumption at lady red.

Fats waller says it best.

Happy days.

Touche

2009-12-03T09:25:00.000-08:00

Sassy tune.

2009-11-22T18:05:00.001-08:00

look up

2009-11-11T12:14:00.000-08:00

"Love is, like, really important. It's good to be loved. Even if it's only for one night."

little bit in love with you

2009-11-09T10:36:00.000-08:00

All these essays being hashed out at the library have made me a loss for words, but ALAS feast your eyes upon these gems:

I hope some of you are drinking Strongbow and eating cupcakes rather than writing an essay on experimental medicine...ew.

Win(dow) Wonderland.

2009-11-08T14:51:00.000-08:00

Holt Renfrew Holiday Windows 2009 (Bloor street)
Quite a spectacle to be seen.

Post 1 of Meg's last days in Toronto.
So sad.

scribbles of the day

2009-11-07T15:06:00.001-08:00

Spooky

2009-10-30T07:40:00.000-07:00

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

let's dissapear

2009-10-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

Only those who will risk going to far

can possibly find out how far one can go.

T.S. Eliot

Message me cute.

2009-10-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

Kristen: I wish you were here with me.

Alexa: You are the nutella to my toast.
Peanut butter to my rice cake

Kristen: You're the butter to my croissant

Alexa: I love you.

Kristen: I love you more.

Everything is at sunset.

2009-10-19T10:03:00.000-07:00

This movie-is perfect. Please see it the first chance you get.

Love letters.

2009-10-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

I love writing love letters. I suggest to anyone who hasn't had the thrill of writing the perfect love note to do so immediately. ♥

New stomping ground.

2009-10-19T09:48:00.000-07:00

I have just found a new apartment. It is filled with character and love and I am thrilled. Hopefully when I'm finished with it, it will resemble something like this.

Sassy girls have all the fun.

2009-10-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

Weapon of choice

2009-10-11T15:02:00.000-07:00

"Peach schnapps,

babes love it."

-Trip Fontaine

Please Mr. Postman.

2009-10-05T15:01:00.000-07:00

Despite the DOOM that comes along with midterms...I got the best present in the mail today:

So many records.

hmmm suddenly testing out my new vinyls seems far more important than cracking open any books!

The cream of the crop.

2009-10-02T18:59:00.001-07:00

I could watch 2 Days In Paris over and over again and never get sick of it.

It's one of the finest out there.

If you haven't seen it yet i will fully endorse your trip to the videostore.

NO LIES.

Too good.

2009-09-28T14:22:00.001-07:00

Daydreams.

2009-09-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

Many have I loved - Many times been bitten
Many times I've gazed along the open road

Many times I've lied - Many times I've listened
Many times I've wondered how much there is to know.

Many dreams come true and some have silver linings
I live for my dream and a pocketful of gold.

Mellow is the man who knows what he's been missing
Many many men can't see the open road.

Many is a word that only leaves you guessing
Guessing 'bout a thing you really ought to know, ooh!

You really ought to know...

Babes on Bikes

2009-09-24T15:38:00.001-07:00

In light of the sunny weather and the numerous bike paths that weave throughout the streets of montreal, many stylish bikers can be found all over the city.

Whether biking to class, or biking home from a night on the town, babes on bikes are zooming down every street.

I personally dig biking in heels; it's a sure way to dominate the road.

And I thought french braids were hard...

2009-09-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

Charlie le Mindu's hairy creations at London fashion week.

I wonder how much hair spray was used?

photos courtesy of Guardian UK

Corrupting French Youth

2009-09-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

"I have been very happy, very rich, very beautiful, much adulated, very famous and very unhappy"

The beautiful, iconic Brigitte Bardot turns 75 on Monday. Read more about it here.

Ode to Anderson

2009-09-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

Ex-girlfriend: Whatever happens in the end, I don't wanna lose you as my friend.
Jack: I promise, I will never be your friend. No matter what. Ever

Spring Forward.

2009-09-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

"Boy" by Band of OutsidersMarc Jacobs

Alexander Wang

Thakoon

Here are my Spring 2010 favorites so far. It's still too hot to even get excited about fall clothes, so I'm dreaming of owning this wardrobe right now.

All photos courtesy of style.com

Talking about the Generationals.

2009-09-13T08:57:00.001-07:00

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

And the Sombreros only make the song THAT much better.

I'm a Lady.

2009-09-09T20:58:00.001-07:00

Some vintage snapshots of Miss Bardot featured in an exhibition in London properly titled "Brigitte Bardot and the Original Paparazzi."

A true femme fatale.

Desperately seeking..

2009-09-06T08:04:00.000-07:00

A sunset through a window,

Beachy hair doos

Bikes with baskets

A cake and the baker himself.

A dizzy, romantic spin back to June to start all over again.

voila!

2009-09-04T16:23:00.000-07:00

Let's all cast spells and drink magical potions...it's friday after all.

black out city

2009-08-31T18:45:00.000-07:00

City life: Consisting of a lot of black clothing, nailing a lot of nails, grocery shopping and casual drinks.

Meg is finally here and I am so excited my heart is exploding!

mhmmm

2009-08-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

I will never love you more than the drummer of flaming lips
I will never love you more than Woody Allen movies
I will never love you more than the White album of the Beatles
I will never love you more than God only knows
I will never love you more than DVD's night with my girlfriend
And we talk about stupid things like feelings and men
I will never love you more than my boyfriend when I was 14
Even if he's now an asshole, I will never love you more
And you say, you love me more than everything
And compared to me everything is nothing...
I will never love you more than meeting Paul McCartney
And we asked him to play a song on my Ukulele
I will never love you more than my Scandinavian Tour
Which was more than paradise, I wish you remember it too
I will never love you more than dancing to Phil Spektor
I will never love you more than my Casiotone keyboard.
I will never love you more than Daniel Johnston himself.
For me he's more than God, I will never love you more
And you say, you love me more than everything
And compared to me everything is nothing
Ohh this is sweet, I just wonder what it means
You say you love me more, than all the girls you have had before
Even more than music, even more than yourself
Even more than everything, but it's just a lie
So I will never love you more, than anything
I will never love you more than singing in the shower
I will never love you more than my Mac computer
I will never love you more than having a daughter
I will never love you more than peanut butter
I will never love you more than kisses all day
I will never love you more than cuddles all night
I will never love you more than kissing girls lips when they're really pretty

-Soko

I'm Back.

2009-08-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

Photos to come. Summer of a life time.
xo

Sweet is the night.

2009-08-27T08:02:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday miss Lisa. I love you and miss you, A LOT. xox

Sensations, Fascinations

2009-08-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

School Sucks.

BUT, being back in this magical french city, moving into my new pad with my lovely room mates, and drinking pitchers on sunny patios makes all my days feel like this:

Wildfox.

Pretty Things

2009-08-24T06:30:00.001-07:00

Daze

2009-08-20T04:56:00.000-07:00

Take me back.

sitch to wear.

2009-08-04T03:44:00.000-07:00

A few snapshots from the trip so far!

pubs, parks, primark = good times had by all.

more updates soon i promise.

I'll be seeing you.

2009-07-30T07:51:00.000-07:00

SO i am off to London today!

Hopefully my daily activities will include looking pretty on the back of a motorcycle:

And many, many laughs:

I will do my BEST to throw some posts when i'm over there.

I hope everyone has a magical rest of their summer.

xox

Homage to the ultimate babe

2009-07-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

A hippie with a seducing stare.

YES.

Whose culture is this and does anybody know?

2009-07-22T22:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Mr. Corey.

2009-07-21T09:48:00.000-07:00

...Please don't leave!

At dusk.

2009-07-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

"Fingers crossed, my time is coming now
Don't you go, my baby begs me so
Time will fly, upon my baby's back
Time will fly, upon my baby's back"

Femme Francoise

2009-07-08T21:40:00.001-07:00

Face OFF

2009-07-07T17:33:00.001-07:00

Lohan: 0

Bourgeois= The Champ.

Talking Shit About A Pretty Sunset

2009-06-30T23:03:00.000-07:00

Lolita.

I am sorry for the little attempt to blog recently.

These past couple weeks have been filled with visitors from the east, getaways to the sunshine coast, and beaucoup de WORK.

And doesn't it sometimes feel sinful to be on the computer when the suns beaming?

Anyways Vancouver has been so wonderful and dreamy,

A perfect mix of dancing in front of the sea and the Dj booths.

Even today as i was coming home i witnessed a very hypnotizing sunset by the beach,

a sight that you just can't find throughout montreal winters.

I hope everyones summer days are filled with lots of good tunes and many rays.

Don't work too hard.

A Golden Ending.

2009-06-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

Vogue Paris

"I do like the idea of people turning into dust or sand, and it would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a big ring on Elizabeth Taylor's finger."

-Warhol

Book Banter.

2009-06-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

From memoirs to magic realism these are my picks for my summer beach reads.

I recommend taking a trip to your nearest book store and spend hours browsing through countless titles.

Find that perfect book.

Happy reading!

Fits the Bill.

2009-06-21T07:53:00.000-07:00

Happy fathers day to my wonderful dad! An inspiration to us all, no dad is as cool as you are.

Love you!

It's the good stuff kids go for.

2009-06-18T17:16:00.000-07:00

I am off and on my way to my favorite place in the world; Victoria Beach! A quick pit stop (not really in the right direction) to Vancouver on my way to the peg, and in one short week I am beach bound for the summer. Toronto, sorry for abandoning you for the summer but life is too short to be stuck in the city for the hot summer months. I will try to blog the best I can but I will be without my laptop (not sure If I am happy or scared about this).

To my other half, Alexa, I hope you have an amazing time in Europe and I am so jealous/extremely proud of you! Lets face it, VB is no Mayfair.

Love to all and happy summer!

xo

BBQ's and rooftop arguments.

2009-06-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my wonderful dad who came to town and spoiled us all! I miss you.

All Tomorrow's Parties

2009-06-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't it be nice if life was just like a Terry Richardson spread?

Complete with sequined shorts, red leather and beaucoup de jewels.

These photos are getting me pretty excited for my little european odyssey i am saving up for. Now tell me where can i find a motorcycle in paris?

Stealing Beauty

2009-06-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

Stanley park. Bikes. Martinis. Blazing Sun.

The perfect day off.

Vancouver is such a seductive city.

Ooh baby i love your way.

Sweet Summer Tune

2009-06-07T15:31:00.001-07:00

A Tambourine. Some dreamy voices. A classic cover.

Sleepless Nights.

2009-06-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon these shots way back when we all barely knew each other.

Those were the days when sipping wine outside, walking to the bars and wearing saucy summer dresses were constant happenings and the wrath of winter was far out of the picture. And Montreal was this new vibrant city to frolick around in.

Sleepless nights alright.

Sleepless nights.

Summer serenade

2009-05-29T10:46:00.001-07:00

Sit in the Sun. Listen to classic tunes. Sip a stiff gin and tonic.

It's Friday!

Let's skip around the park and drink milkshakes

2009-05-29T09:52:00.001-07:00

Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop.

Topshop yet again masters the summer frock.

Get your leather on.

2009-05-27T17:27:00.000-07:00

Iheartherstyle and lefashion.

90s binge.

2009-05-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

The other day i rented Reality Bites.

Loved the 90s tunes, the grunge and the oh so relevant question: what the hell do you do after university is over?

So maybe freely discussing modern man's existential dilemma will only get you a managing job at the gap, but if i have a young, philosophical, brooding Ethan Hawke lusting over me, I'm all for it.

Love & Happiness

2009-05-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

Penny Candy.

2009-05-21T11:22:00.000-07:00

Sunny times, happy days.

I just want to listen to SLY all day long.

Hefty Armor

2009-05-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

Chick With Guns.

Please remind me next time i got out in public to wear as much jewelry as physically possible.

GOLDEN.

Cruel, cruel summer.

2009-05-18T15:54:00.000-07:00

A Piece of Paper Beside the Bed.

Black Summer: just the way i like it.

Rays.

2009-05-17T13:11:00.001-07:00

It's so nice and hot in Vancouver today.

A perfect day for soaking up some rays and downing some cold brews.

Happy long weekend to ALL.

On a beautiful day, enjoy this company.

2009-05-14T16:51:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading this beautiful book by Marilynne Robinson. A gift from a very handsome boy, this book spoke to me in ways I did not know possible through literature.

Read it.

Isn't finishing a book one of the greatest pleasures in the world?

Happy, well-read.

I backed my car into a cop car, the other day.

2009-05-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Le Fashion, Dear Nike, Wildfox.

And we'll all float on, ok.
And we'll all float on, ok.
And we'll all float on, ok.
And we'll all float on any way, well.

you make my dreams come true

2009-05-10T10:15:00.001-07:00

A sneak peak of all the garments set to cause heart palpitations and a clean sweep of bank accounts come fall at Topshop.

I am currently sitting in my room eyeing my own closet, and it sadly doesn't even come close.

What if you had the pick of anything off these racks everyday?

Sounds like a dreamy fairy tale.

The good times are killing me.

2009-05-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

YAY. Another Week just about down. Another weekend upon us!

Flip the hair, be bold in matching sequined outfits, celebrate good times!

Come on.

Night Train.

2009-05-07T21:46:00.001-07:00

My last night in Toronto was too much fun. Trouble perhaps.

Toronto:

Words to live by

2009-05-06T12:55:00.000-07:00

Le fashion

mmm..good.

2009-05-04T17:21:00.000-07:00

A Piece of Paper Beside the Bed

ch-ch-ch-changes

2009-05-04T08:49:00.001-07:00

"Turn and face the strange."

"Don't want to be a richer man."

So in the last two weeks i've ventured from smoked meat sandwiches, then to streetcars and a lovely pad at dovercourt, and now i reside by the pacific ocean. My Toronto bender was fabulous and went by way too fast, but alas days at the beaches, late nights with lots of dancing, candy at the harbor front, and my lovely hosts who seriously know the meaning of a bender, made every moment stellar.

"Time may change me

But i can't trace time."

The Gypsy Dream

2009-05-01T06:39:00.000-07:00

wildfox

"So I'm back to the velvet underground
Back to the floor that I love
To a room with some lace and paper flowers
Back to the gypsy...that i was...to the gypsy...that i was..."

On point.

2009-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:00

Pierre Cardin, 1971.

I Scream for Ice Cream

2009-04-27T06:25:00.000-07:00

Events for the day:

WIldfox, A Piece of Paper Beside the Bed, BlogTO

27 degrees , no school, new city.

What a golden day.

El Scorcho.

2009-04-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

Moss is the boss.

2009-04-23T15:03:00.000-07:00

lefashion

I really wish i could rock this look as well as kate moss tonight.

I think a few free drinks would be headed my way.

And it would do wonders on the dance floor.

Make the white queen run so fast she hasn't got time to make you a wife.

2009-04-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

"They're building stadiums everywhere in this country...except here and Montreal."

-Sid Vicious