Kim Kardashian Visits The Bay Kween St.

Kim Kardashian at the Bay's Queen St. store in Toronto yesterday.   Photo courtesy The Bay.

Belle Noel Wishbone Necklace, $70, The Bay

The Vogue-featured Belle Noel Mini Dagger Necklace, $198, The Bay

Reality star Kim Kardashian, Creative Director of Belle Noel, unveiled her collection of fashion jewellery yesterday during a personal appearance at The Bay Queen Street.

Her latest collection for Belle Noel reflects the feminine glamour of Kim’s aesthetic. The lucky wishbone was a real source of inspiration for Kardashian, who used the iconic symbol as a focal point with glam gold bangles, statement earrings and long pendant necklaces.  Bright enamel pieces in coral, white and purple add fun pops of colour to the collection.

“Going into my second spring season for Belle Noel, I was focused on producing pieces that were reflective of the season; bright, fun and easy to wear. The wishbone really illustrates the warmth and joy I felt through this process and I’m so excited to finally present it to my Canadian customers at The Bay, Queen Street!” says Kim Kardashian.

Insiders who saw the top Kardashian in action yesterday told me that in person, her skin is flawless, her curves are insane and that she's actually really, really sweet.  Arg.  As for the Belle Noel collection, I'm actually kind of krazy about the wishbone pieces and the Mini Dagger Necklace.  And you?  

PS - Just found out that Kanye was in fact at The Bay yesterday, too, to support his newest boo.  Eek!

Hi Ho Silver

Is it just me, or is this Mango clutch saying, "BUY ME!  BUY MEEEEE!!!"?  You hear that, too?  Oh, phew.

Anna Dello Russo for H&M

 

  

H&M announced its latest (and in my mind, its best ever) collaboration this morning with legendary fashion icon Anna Dello Russo.  Ack! An idol of the street style blogosphere and Fashion Director of Vogue Japan, Anna's endless string of flamboyant outfits at fashion events have made her the darling of street style photographers.  The self-described 'fashion victim' also considers herself a fashion 'guardian', with supposed apartments in Milan that serve as oversized closets for her couture collections. 

The upcoming capsule collection for H&M is an expression of Dello Russo’s penchant for excess and ornamentation with an unabashedly glamorous and playful vibe.   “I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist, I know accessorization is essential; it is the personal touch in any outfit. With these pieces, everybody can have fun, and turn an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day”, says Anna Dello Russo.

The collection features jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, bags and a carry-on and will be available starting October 4th, 2012, in around 140 stores worldwide and online.

Check out more of the OTT Fabulous-ness that is ADR at www.annadellorusso.com and be sure to watch the video above to see inside her apartment.  I love how she calls the 'bling bling' sound of jewellery 'therapeutic.'  Awesome.

Brogue Gone Rogue

 

It's always a challenge to find a great-looking handbag at an equally great price but when I came across these new brogue handbags from Danier, I was instantly smitten.  The high-contrast totes (available in either white with black or black with white) are structured, swingy, and luxuriously ladylike, with dramatic black leather trim, perfect perforations, and brogue-esque tassels, guaranteed to add polish and panache to your warm-weather wardrobe.

Perhaps most irresistible of all, these 100% leather bags run from only $59 to $99 (I know...) and by wearing one, you'll support a great Canadian company.  Um, just consider it your good deed for the day...

Shoe La La

 

It's taken everything in me to not buy shoes today, especially since I just finished my round-up of Spring's 10 Best Splurge vs. Save Shoes for iVillage.ca.  Question:  Think these are the splurge or save versions?  Hmmm...

Happy Friday, my pretties!  xo