Navy Seal!!

Although the snow keeps falling, the sun is getting warmer and it is starting to feel like spring!!! Although it is our first winter here in St.John's, we have heard that the snow will entirely gone by March - which is only a few weeks away!!

I was so inspired by the beautiful french pouf that I posted about yesterday, that I thought I would wear my very own pouf from h&m. I think it looks lovely worn with this newly purchased shirt from Joe Fresh which was a steal of a deal at $10.00. I suggest that everybody go down to their neighborhood Joe Fresh and buy at least one shirt, as they come in a variety of colors. For only  $10.00, you can add a super versatile piece to your wardrobe - a definite must!!

Check out our little, rather big seal friend, just chillin' out on some ice in the middle of St. John's!! I think this seal is definitely a city girl!! 

Make sure to check out my give-away!! There are only a few days left to enter your name into the draw!!

Love,
Karen

Le Pouf Rose!!

I am so in love with this French Pouf from Ban.do!! I think it would be the perfect accessory for a valentines extravaganza!! Speaking of, what are your plans??? Dominic and I were planning on going to Raymonds, which is supposedly the coolest restaurant in town. However, since it is brand new, it seems as though they are already booked for the day of love. So, it is our weekend mission to find a replacement restaurant. Wish us luck!!

P.S - I also love the model's headband and the perfect color of her lips. I think I am due for a new pink lipstick!! How about you??

Ciao,

Karen

Happy Second Birthday To The Sweetest Little Boy!!

Yesterday, it was my nephew Otto's birthday. We talked to him on SKYPE and it really made me miss the little guys back in Saskatchewan. So, I thought I would post a picture of him. I know I am a bit biased but he is one of the smartest, sweetest and cutest two year olds I have ever seen!!

Happy Birthday Little Buddy!!

Love Aunty Karen and Uncle Dodo!!

Steven Allan Spring 2011

Have you seen the new Steven Allan Spring Summer Lookbook?? It is full of great summer dresses and beautiful hats that will have you dreaming about hot sand, the spray of the ocean and ice cold margaritas!! 


And check out the amazing espadrilles that the models are wearing!! I am so happy to see them out and about again this season!! I didn't get a pair last season but it is on my must have list this season (NOTE: It should be on yours too)!!

All My Love,

Karen

50's Inspired Wall Clock

I have been searching for this exact clock for ever. And now that I found it at Cosas - an online Swedish store, specializing in handicrafts from Sweden and around the world, they do not send to Canada.  I guess my search will have to continue - such a shame!!! 

If anyone knows of an online store where I can get such a clock and they will ship to Canada - please let me know!!

Hej Da,

Karen

Time For Another Give-Away!!!

It's time for another give-away!!!! These necklaces were made my friend Jordan Zakoor - who you may also remember from these photo shoots, when she came to visit me in Mexico last winter. 


Jordan's creativity and her love for fashion have resulted in an amazing collection of jewelry. Often showcasing her designs with her stylish and trendy outfits, I, along with many others have fallen in love with her collection!! So, I thought that you may also enjoy the chance at having one of her unique and one of a kind designs. Chosen by a random generated calculator, the lucky winner will get to choose from one of these two great necklaces. You can also check out the necklace here, when I wore it for last weeks photo shoot!! 

There are only two simple rules!!! 

1. You must be a follower of my blog on Blogger, Bloglovin or become a new follower.

2. Leave me a message telling me that you are a follower and give me your email address so that I can contact you if you win.

The draw is open to all readers - international and local!!
Draw closes Sunday February 20, 2011!!

Good Luck,

Karen

Chocolate Love

Since moving to St.John's we have been hearing a lot about this cute little, European Deli/Bakery called Manna European Bakery. So today, we finally checked it out and were pleasantly surprised with a great selection of Euro-style bread!! 

Luckily for me, they also sold these delicious, love inspired Belgian chocolates. We bought them for our dessert tonight but I think they would make the perfect Valentines gift for the one you love!

XOX,
Karen

Cute as a Button!!

Love this collection of white buttons!! It would look perfect in our white on white, Swedish inspired house!! I may just have to order them as I think I have the perfect spot for them!!

Hope you are having a wonderful day,

Karen

A Sunday Drive.....

Since we have moved to St. John's, we have started a bit of a habit of going for Sunday Drives. While I thoroughly enjoy these countryside drives, we primary take these drives so that Dominic can search out  potential surf spots. As we are never really sure where we are going, since we sometimes drive a little, sometimes walk a little, and sometimes we even hike a little, I am always unsure of what to wear!! I am however, getting a lot better at learning how to dress for the weather here in St. John's. I have learnt that on any given day, and at any given time it may rain, snow, sleet, hail, be cloudy or sunny etc etc. 

One way to get around this rapid changing weather is to layer, layer, layer - I can't stress that enough. I have been finding all sorts of layering options in my wardrobe - giving me a ton of possibilities. While I have been mostly wearing black and dark colors this winter - the sun on Sunday inspired me to put some color on!!! My entire outfit was actually inspired by the necklace that I am wearing in the photos - I think it looks a bit like a Free People add. Anyways, the necklace is made by my super creative, super talented friend Jordan Zakoor. Make sure to take a good look because I am going to giving a necklace from her collection away later on this week!!

Dominic particularly enjoyed these photos because just behind me is a newly found surf spot, but unfortunately for him it was flat!!

Necklace: Made By Jordan

Tank: H & M

Shirt: Cameo

Cardigan: Madewell

Belt: Vintage

Boots: Frye

Hasta La Proxima,

Karen

I heart You!!

Have you started thinking about Valentines Day yet??? It is one of my favorite holidays, so needless to say it has been on my mind!! I love these, "I heart You" cards from Ruby Press, a company based out of Portland, Oregon. And I love that they are mini and come in the most adorable pink envelopes - the perfect way to say I Love you!!

XOX,

Karen

Springs Top Trends - Flared Jeans

With a mission to make great jeans that feel fresh and exciting, the newly launched Mother Denim Jeans are definitely going to be a favorite this season. Guaranteed to make your legs look long and your ass look great - you can't go wrong with the classic cut of these jeans!! 

As Springs top trends are inspired by the 70's, there are going to be lot of flared jeans floating around, which I am super excited about. And as such, I have been searching around the net for the perfect pair and I think I may just have found them. With the combination of the light wash, the cut of the flare, and the high waist, these jeans have everything I have been looking for (I love the jeans in the first photo)!! I can't wait to get my hands on a pair!! 

Much Love,

Karen

Rennes Market Tote

Lovin' this market tote from Rennes Le Chateau on etsy. The durability of the distressed leather combined with the classic design of the bag, make it a great investment and will keep you stylish for many trips to the market!!!! 

Market Tote

Much Love,

Karen

On Top Of The World

Without sounding too much like a travel advertisement, I must say that St.John's and Newfoundland in general, is one of the must see destinations in Canada. With a bit of an island vibe, the province is loaded with natural beauty and cultural charm. My favorite thing about the people is that everybody ends their sentence with dear or darling. For example, "What can I get for you dear?" or "Here you go darling"!! I mean how adorable is that?

These pictures were taken at Signal Hill, which over looks the downtown harbour area (we also live down there). It is a historical army base and was the reception point for the first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901. Although today, it seems that the hill has become a popular spot for watch the sunset. 

This 'darling' tutu ballerina skirt from Designers Remix Collection was a Christmas gift from Dominic. You may remember it from this post a few months back to which I declared my love to it. I guess this whole blog thing is a good thing because I never even asked for it for Christmas and Dominic got it for me anyways - what an amazing husband!! I don't think I could have received anything better for Christmas!!

Snood: J Crew

Sweater: BCBG

Skirt: Designers Remix Collection

Tights: H & M

Boots: Madewell

Ciao,

Karen

A Chic Way To Pack Your Sandwich

For Christmas, my sister Sonia got me a goodie bag of super chic, super cool items of which I thought you may be interested in seeing. One of the items was a set of Keep Leaf eco- friendly bags including the produce bag and the baggie. The, "Keep Leaf  Reusable Baggies are a chic and functional alternative to disposable plastic baggies and wrap.  Made from 100% cotton exterior with water resistant nylon liner, they are easy to use, reusable and washable". Wouldn't you love to take your lunch to work in this such cute, eco-chic baggie?!?!

XOX,
Karen

Golden Globes - My My Red Carpet Review

Did you watch the golden globes last night?? Since we don't have a TV (By choice. I think there are a lot of really great things to do besides watch TV), I didn't watch them. I did however have a chance to check out what the red carpet had to offer and I thought there were definitely some great looks but also some pretty bad ones!! While the ladies wearing the bright, bold, colors (I noticed a lot of green) were stunning, I found myself more inclined to liking the pale pastels. Anyways, here are a few of my major likes and dislikes.

Angelina Jolie in Versace

My favorite of the green dresses!!

Emma Stone in Calvin Klein

Love how the simplicity of the dress is so elegant!

Rhea Durham in Micheal Kors

The color of the dress is amazing - reminds me of a rose!

Dianna Agran in J. Mendal

Love the silhouette and the color of the dress with the color of her hair!

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Definitely a miss for me!! I am not liking the beaded type shawl at all!

Michelle Williams in Valentino

Not sure I like anything about this dress - especially the daisies!! She is however absolutely gorgeous and I love her hair!!

Thats All For Now,

Karen

Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2011 RTW

With a knack for knowing what will be 'cool' the following season, Isabel Marant's Spring/Summer collection is sure to delight all those fashionistas seeking a Parisian elegance with a twist of West Coast Casualness. Inspired by the west coast vibe of LA, her Spring/Summer line is an ode to the surfing/skating culture of the 1970's.

The color pallet seen throughout the line is so refreshing and is sure to be a hit this summer. Combining numerous shades of pink and red, usually a fashion faux pas, Marant has managed to create a stunning collection full of new and exciting color trends. With a touch of class and a bit of a laid-back vibe, this line has my name written all over it!! By far my favorite Spring/Summer line this season!!!

Much Love, 

Karen

Hot Soup on a Cool Winters Day!!

The damp and dreary weather today is making me feel like a steaming hot bowl of soup. Since there is no Thai restaurant in town, Dominic's famous Thai Noodle Soup is on the menu!! Wish you could join us!!

"Only the pure of heart can make good soup"

-Beethoven

Hugs,
Karen

Hello From Foggy St.John's

After 65 hours of treacherous winter driving and a few pit stops along the way, we have arrived at our final destination of St.John's Newfoundland, Canada. The city of St. John's is located on the Eastern Coast of the Island Province of Newfoundland(AKA: The Rock) on the East Coast of Canada. Although NFL is a Canadian province, it is situated so far away from Western Canada, that we did not actually know that much about the province. However, after arriving a few days ago, we have been pleasantly surprised with the beauty of the rocky landscape and wondrous coastline much resembling that of Ireland!!

While the city of St. John's is not really that large, we are hoping to keep busy with lots of outdoor activities such as surfing (Dominic), hiking, sailing etc. And since we are closer to Reykjavik, Iceland and London, England than we are to Saskatchewan, I am hoping that we can squeeze a few trips into our two year stay on 'The Rock' while Dominic completes his MSc.

Dominic Checking Out the Surf

Since I have only been here a few days, I think it is still too early for me to comment on the local style and fashion trends. I will however say that my outfit posts should be great as the local scenery and landscape is breathtaking. The following photos were taken in a local village, on our Saturday afternoon drive around the Island as we searched out potential surf spots for Dominic. 

I thought the nautical look of this dress (of which I purchased for half price in Toronto), in combination with my new Hunters (of which my lovely sister gave me for Christmas) was a perfect outfit choice for our coastal weekend outing. While I realize this kind of humid, rainy, cool weather calls for a layered look, I think my snood and my double layered tights did a great job of keeping me warm. 

Snood: Joe Fresh

Dress: BCBG

Cuff: H&M

Tights: H&M

Rubber Boots: Hunters

Bye For Now,

Karen