Pink Tartan Launches E-Comm Site

Image courtesy PINK TARTAN

Something must be in the air this week because yet another retailer is going online.  This time, I was especially thrilled because said retailer is Pink Tartan, Kimberley Newport-Mimran's extended closet full of luxe, sophisticated sportswear and chic accessories.  The site launches tomorrow and will ship to Canada, the U.S and internationally.  #trouble

Visit pinktartan.com and check out the gorgeous behind-the-scenes video below to get properly tempted. Can't wait for the Fall '13 show next week at World MasterCard Fashion Week - will be sure to take lots of pics xx

PINK TARTAN - Campaign Video from pinktartan on Vimeo.

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A model walks the Jil Sander Spring 2013 Runway. Photo © 2013 The Fashion Group International

I don't know about you but I've got a few sides to my personality. There's the work me, the girl who uses words like 'fantastic' and 'absolutely'. There's the mom version of me, who has to play the heavy to make sure we don't spend all day watching Bubble Guppies but then uses stupid voices and sings ridiculous songs to entertain. Then there's the 'me' with my best friends who usually ends up on the floor from laughing so hard, especially after a few glasses of wine. We've all got our different sides, both dark and light, good and bad, and though I usually try to be good, it's sometimes fun to get into a little bit of trouble, too.

For Spring '13, designers played up the contrast, sending models down the runways of Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander in mod black & white looks. The new way to wear it? Stick with clean silhouettes and graphic prints (ie. bold black & white stripes, polka-dots and checks) and make sure to make a true statement by keeping it black & white from head to toe (including your bag, por favor). Feel like you need a bit of colour? Go for a bright and matte red or hot pink lip. Mwah!  For those days when you can't decide which of your personalities to bust out, I can't think of a better way to dress.

For the full story, including some of my fave black & white finds in stores now read on here. 

Then check out my article this week at iVillage.ca for 3 ways to wear black & white for spring.

Italian Leather Colour-Blocked Tote, $170, Winners

Contrast Stripe Jean, $49, Joe Fresh 

Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $12, ALDO

Ann Taylor and LOFT Now Shipping Across Canada

A sunny shot from the Ann Taylor Spring '13 Campaign - photo courtesy Ann Taylor

In more amazing-for-those-not-living-in-the-city news, Ann Taylor and LOFT just announced that they now offer shipping to over 100 countries, including our own home and native land. Huzzah! Both companies are offering free shipping on orders over $100 US until March 17th, so now's the time to get on it.

Happy Friday and happy March Break! And if you haven't already - check the post below for yesterday's fab contest to win 1 of 2 chic sets of TASCHEN books from Chapters/Indigo. If you aren't planning a trip to Paris, NY or London, it's the next best thing. x

Oh, and here's my spring/summer wish list from Ann Taylor so far. Shopping on the job again (bad girl):

Ponte Flounce Dress, $128 

Ankle-Strap Sandals, $118 

Ikat Pencil Skirt, $78 (available in June) 

Embroidered Floral Dress, $214 

Diamond Colorblocked Skirt, $95 

Poetic Slim Cropped Pant, (available later this month)

Gwen Lace-Up Exotic Heels, $170 

Color-Block Dress, (available in July) 

Two-Tone Envelope Clutch, $44 

She's Crafty

Anytime I'm in need of style ideas, I can always count on Pinterest to inspire. Want to get crafty? Check out my article this week at iVillage.ca with my Top 10 DIY fashion pins on Pinterest to help you uncover loads of untapped potential in your closet - consider your weekends warned...x

P.S - If you don't already, follow Real Life Runway on Pinterest here

Hips Don't Lie

A model on the runway at Charlotte Ronson's spring 2013 show in The Stage at Lincoln Center. Photo source:Fairchild Photo Services

Type-casting is a dangerous thing.  Take Ben Affleck;  when he first came on the scene, he was Hollywood's golden boy.  The kid had talent (decent acting abilities and an Academy Award for co-writing Good Will Hunting), loads of charm, and the tall/dark/handsome looks to match.  Pretty soon, Hollywood had him spray-tanned, teeth-whitened and bootcamp buffed straight into Leading Man status. Armaggedon, Pearl Harbor and even a Gwyneth Paltrow score followed and Ben was raking in the box-office dough. Then, Gigli happened. Suddenly, Ben had gone from promising young thespian to sell-out. He started dating J.Lo (or was it Jenny from the Block?) and a string of forgettable Jersey-Girl-esque films followed. It took the poor guy nearly 10 years to do damage control, during which time he married the lovely Jennifer Garner and had 3 perfect little kids. Wah. Wah. Wahhh. Seemed like this acting thing wasn't going to work out. Then, out of nowhere, dude co-produced, directed and acted his way back to Oscar gold with Argo. Boo-yah! In true full circle fashion, Ben Affleck is Hollywood's golden boy once again. We so did not see that one coming.

The peplum, as it turns out, is kind of like the Ben Affleck of fashion (it's a stretch, I know)...

For the rest of this story, and cute outfit inspo (ie.how to wear peplums for work, weekend, and a night out) read here  

PLAY: I.N.C International Concepts Striped Peplum, $79, The Bay; Lauren Leather Jacket, $388, Roots; B&W Bracelets, $15, ALDO Accessories; Super Skinny Zip Pants, $60, Gap; Leather Booties, $120, ALDO; NARS Lipstick in 'Schiap', $30, Sephora; Faux Leather Clutch, $20, Smart Set; Cat-Eye Shades, $12, ALDO

Originally posted in The CLOSET