Wooly Bullyyyy. Wooly Bully.

Wooly Bully.  Wooly Bully. Wooly Bully. Watch me now...derrr derrr, der der der dum...

Try to get that song, and this coat out of your head.  It's from Cleo.  No, I know you've never shopped there before.  Neither have I to be perfectly Frank.  Hi, I'm Frank.  But I love this boiled wool oh-zo-European-looking coat.  Perfect for the drop-off or the grocery-shop and everyone will ask where you got it.  Only you (and I) will know that it's not designer. Shhh...it'll be our little secret.

The Boiled Wool Colour Blocked Coat ($132.50) is available now at Cleo

Wooly Bully. 

Goop x J.Crew

 

The ever-gorgeous Gwyneth in her picks of the season from J.Crew - Photo via J.Crew & goop

J.Crew just unveiled an exciting new relationship with goop – the weekly online lifestyle publication by my all-time style idol, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Goop partnered with J.Crew, styling their “Picks of the Season” into eight head-to toe-looks for Fall, featuring the goop founder and editor-in-chief.  The photos include Italian Cashmere, Thomas Mason Boy shirts, the Minnie pant, Edie handbag, & Stubbs & Wooton for J.Crew velvet slippers, among others.

“The team has always been fans of Gwyneth’s personal style.  She has a relaxed ease and a natural sexiness.  Goop is a frequent online stop for me, so having the opportunity to partner with them was incredibly exciting.  Cool style. Cool site.  We couldn’t be more thrilled.” ­­­-­­­ Jenna Lyons, President & Executive Creative Director.

To check out Gwyneth in all 8 looks, check out this week's feature at goop.  Love her! Can you even imagine that girl's closet?

Fall in Love

Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Fall '12 Ad Campaign - courtesy Dolce & Gabbana

I'm a sucker for a good love story.  Whether it's Romeo & Juliet, William & Kate,  or Emily & Jef, I just love a perfect pairing.  Still, a love story isn't exclusive to people.  In fact, I've already fallen in love several times this fall - with the perfect bag, a pair of pants and countless times in the shoe department.  You see, we're in an open relationship, my wardrobe and I.  We've agreed that as long as they make me look good, I will take good care of them and love them all until they're old.  Win-win.

Have you met your perfect match this fall?  These three runway-inspired looks set my heart aflutter and now I'm playing matchmaker for you.  I hope it's love at first sight for you, too.  Sigh...

 

Burberry Prorsum Autumn '12 Ad Campaign 

Perfect Pairing: Charcoal and Mustard Yellow (with pops of blue)

Love Profile:  Tall, dark Brit seeks fun-loving companion.  An eclectic risk-taker with a penchant for layering.  Loves to cuddle up on a cold night. 

Perfect Date: Danier, American Eagle, Ricki's, Sears, then ALDO.

Natalia Vodianova for Guerlain Fall '12

Perfect Pairing: Black & Red (with tan & gold accents)

Love Profile: Classic beauty seeks worldly partner. Loves market-strolling, long lunches and weekend trips to Paris.

Perfect Date: A shopping trip at Le Château, Garage, ALDO, Bootlegger and Danier.  

Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 - style.com 

Perfect Pairing: Black & Blue (either bright cobalt or navy)with a dash of leopard

Love Profile:  Edgy Sophisticate seeks Commitment-Phobic Daredevil.  Loves the unexpected, especially in the form of a leopard bag or a blue suede shootie.  Looking for a good time.

Perfect Date:  Stops at Le Château, Bootlegger and ALDO at Intercity Shopping Centre, of course.  The sale racks had better watch out.

Bright Lights, Big City

Photo by the sweet Adina Goldman at iVillage.ca

Don't forget:  Tomorrow I'll be on CityLine's Fall Fashion Special talking fall fashion on a budget (naturally) as well as sharing some of the season's must have luxe vs. less boots, bags, scarves & belts.  If you can't catch it live, see it on the CityLine website later.  Wish me luck and remember:  the camera adds 10 lbs and makes you sound 30% less witty

x

The Body Shop: Beauty with Heart

Model & Activist Lily Cole, The Body Shop's new global brand ambassador - photo: The Body Shop  

Johanna (aka rlr mini) and I, ready to hit the exclusive Pulse Boutique media preview - photo: Strategic Objectives

The Body Shop's 'Top 10' Gift Bag (scroll down for the giveaway) Photos by me

Last Friday, rlr mini and I woke up bright and (somewhat) early to head to the Toronto Eaton Centre.  The motivation?  The unveiling of The Body Shop's brand new (and much-buzzed-about) Pulse Boutique.  We strolled through the newly-renovated store to test out new products (everything from radiant BB Cream to shimmery Beautifying Oil) and reminisce about our old favourites (Johanna was obsessed with White Musk in highschool while I was a strawberry and kiwi lip gloss addict.  Remember those??).  Like us, The Body Shop has grown up, with its sophisticated new space, impressive makeup wall, and luxe-looking packaging. And of course, The Body Shop, as always, is way more than just a pretty face; its Beauty with Heart initiative aims to meld ethical practices (think zero animal testing) and Community Fair Trade ingredients with beautiful products (check out the video below to see the program in action and don't forget to follow The Body Shop on Facebook & Twitter to stay perpetually in-the-know about all of their new products and amazing initiatives)

We walked away with impressive swag bags filled with The Body Shop's 'Top 10' products including my can't-live-without Camomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover.  The best part?  The Body Shop gave us 2 extra gift bags to give away to you!  Yay!

Simply tell us your absolute fave product (past or present) from The Body Shop to win 1 of 2 'Top 10' Gift Bags (over $150 retail value each).  Contest closes at midnight this Wednesday!  Bonne chance, mes belles!  For all of the event pics, click on the thumbnails below x  

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