tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77409397988595984342024-02-19T11:38:32.219-05:00Laces of FrillsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-58403226725610935222014-09-23T17:00:00.000-04:002014-09-23T17:00:02.006-04:00CAPTURED // DINKY & SURAJ GETS MARRIED<div>
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It seemed like it was just yesterday when we were altogether in Toronto talking about being at each other's weddings. <i>Fast-forward</i> to 2014 and here we are in Chicago for our dearest Dinky's wedding day. It was a special trip not only for Dinky to say 'I do' but it was a reunion for the Toronto family with everyone disperse across the continent it was finally nice to be reunited in one city, even if it was just for a short time. <i>It was like nothing changed. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This was my first Indian wedding and it was much more than I expected. Seeing and experiencing a different culture and traditions was just unbelievable. Prior to the wedding, we knew that since we were going to an Indian wedding, we might as well go all out. And so we did... Jenny, Dons and I headed to buy ourselves some sari's... of course Dons and I went overboard and bought everything you can imagine that one needs for an Indian wedding... bangles and bling galore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The wedding festivities started on Friday night, the party was hosted by the siblings of the couple called the Sangeet. This is when friends and families do performances for the couple. Cue in the Toronto Family dance that was 8 minutes long, where we combined some Bollywood moves and modern western choreo. I'm not going to lie, it was a blast and most of all, Dinky loved it. The performance of the night would go out to Dinky's dance tribute to her mom & mother in law... She was just flawless dancing in her sari. The night ended with the bridal party performing a skit of how the couple's love story. My stomach was in stitches because it was just never-ending laughter.</span><br />
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Apart from the night's entertainment, we were also fed with a buffet of amazing Indian cuisine. This is when I discovered the most amazing dish, the Indians have their own version of nachos called papri chaat. I think it was some sort of crackers/chips mixed in with some sauce and you top it off with chickpeas, yogurt and chutney. Deliciousness!<br />
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The next day was the wedding ceremony, after The Purple Pig we took a quick stroll around the area... before running back to the hotel to put on our sari, where one of the aunties helped us put it on. I've always thought saris were beautiful but man oh man I wouldn't mind wearing saris all day, everyday. The intricate beading and the bright colours just makes everything so extravagant and grand. <i>You just can't help feeling like a princess.</i><br />
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The wedding officially started with the Barat, this is where the groom rides on a horse (oh yes a horse in downtown Chicago), where he's joined by his friends and families while they sing and dance making their way down the street to meet with the bride's families and friends to begin the start of the couple's union.<br />
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After the Barat was over, the Bride's family and Groom's family exchange floral necklaces.</div>
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The ceremony took place about 30minutes later inside the grand ballroom. Spectacular set up. And all I can think of was that this was so much very like Dinky. <i>Just like out of a fairy tale story.</i></div>
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Dinky was breathtakingly beautiful in her magenta sari - walking arm and arm with her parents. </div>
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As per tradition, 4 of Dinky's close male relatives had to carry her while she covers her eyes with leaves, so she is not able to see Suraj yet. Seven. Was the number of the day. 7x they carried her in a circle around Suraj. 7x the couple exchanged floral necklaces. Seven. </div>
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Her relatives picked her up really high to make it more difficult for Suraj to put the necklace on her. </div>
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She screamed quite often because she thought they were going to drop her.</div>
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And the ceremony officially started... I forgot to take the card explaining the whole ceremony. </div>
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It's crazy how quick the staff works to turn the Grand Ballroom's fairy tale ceremony into a blue wonder oasis reception in a matter of hours.<br />
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Indian weddings are all about the little extravagant details of the beading and embroidery of the saris to the jewelries that accessorized with it. Blue is Dinky's favourite colour and she just looked flawless in it her blue sari with gold embellishments.<br />
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<i>Thank you Dinks and Suraj for letting me part of the most important day of your life. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicago became part of my childhood summer routine, right before going back to the Philippines. We would drive across the bridge to Detroit from Windsor & fly 45mins to Chicago & spend several days there to hang out with my cousins, shop & eat some deep dish pizza. But that ritual stopped when we moved to Vancouver. So, the last time I went to Chicago was when I was 16... probably the best summers I had as far as traveling was concerned (another story, another day). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So after a decade & a bit, I finally made my way back to the Windy City for my dearest friend's wedding (which is another post to follow). I managed to cram as much as I could for the little time I had. I flew in on Thursday evening & of course my flight was delayed by 30mins. I arrived at around 7:30 (Chicago time - 1hr behind) & it took about 15mins to wait in line & to clear customs. Another 5mins to walk to the train station. It was about a 30min train ride from Midway to State/Lake station and another 10mins walk from the station to the hotel. By the time I got to the hotel I was exhausted and the hunger settled in. </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Here's a tip, if you're are flying in from Midway spend $3 vs. $40 taxi ride. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I then met up with Donna & Dave for brunch in Bucktown. Bucktown/Wicker Park is the equivalent of Toronto's Parkdale - where the hipsters hang out until the area lands on the 'it' place to be in the city. We headed to the <a href="http://thebongoroom.com/">Bongo Room</a> where we had some amazing brunch & over-ordered thinking we could finish it all. We all got the same dish because we got sold on the word 'chorizo' & a side order of a red velvet pancake. Delish. We walked around the area for a wee bit to digest. It had the cute boutiques that carry not-yet popular brands, which always peaks my interest. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I knew the one thing I had to do in Chicago was the architectural boat tour! Luckily, we were by the river - so for 1hr and 15mins we went up and down the river & I soaked up all the amazing architecture that Chicago had to offer. Chicago really has the best cityscape planning because everything just fits perfectly. I've been to several World cities where I become mesmerized by the beautiful architecture of New York & Paris but Chicago's buildings blends well together like a jigsaw puzzle but it also can stand individually as it's own masterpiece. I am still at awe thinking back.</span></div>
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After the Sangeet (see next post) - we decided to take a midnight stroll by the riverfront. And you begin to appreciate the architectural details of the buildings under the night skies. It was impeccably more beautiful as there was a full moon... under the twilight the architecture comes alive.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The next morning, I walked down Michigan Ave. where I was running errands before meeting up with the group but I became enamoured by the beautiful buildings. At one point I got distracted by this beautiful church and a courtyard that I now dubbed as 'the secret garden'. I then looked at the time and realized I had to speed walk to our brunch spot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I arrived at the restaurant, no one was around then I spotted Donna and Christine and I decided to drop my stuff off at the hotel, which was conveniently situated right across from the restaurant. Upon my return, the line up to <a href="http://thepurplepigchicago.com/">The Purple Pig</a> quadruple in size. Thinking to myself... I hope this lives up to the hype. And it sure did. I was in love. I would fly to Chicago just to eat at <a href="http://thepurplepigchicago.com/">The Purple Pig</a> (no joke!) Everything we ordered were simply divine. But the hands-down favourite was the </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Pig's Ear with Crispy Kale, Pickled Cherry Peppers & Fried Egg. We loved it so much we ordered it twice. Ahhhh.... I could live off that! My second favourite dish would probably be a tie between the </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes, which just melted in your mouth & the </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Pork Fried Almonds with Rosemary & Garlic. If you go to Chicago! You must go here! MUST! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">I woke up early on Sunday to quickly pack before we headed to our final Chicago meal - at <a href="http://sundachicago.com/">Sunda</a>, it is a New Asian restaurant that's gotten some Michelin-star recognition. Cue in the Ooooo's & Ahhhhh's. It is a place where east meets west. And normally I'm not a fan of these so-called fusion restaurants but I was good with this. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">My favourite dish was yet another kale dish: Kale & Seaweed Salad. I like the crispness of the seaweed and the zesty vinegar dressing. The head chef is Filipino so the menu has many of his roots, which is pretty to cool to see how Filipino cuisine is coming on the map. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">After the yummy goodness, everyone disperse. Two were headed to O'hare to catch their flights. Another group were off to get the famous Chicago's hot dogs. And Dave & I headed for a last minute shopping before we headed to Midway. I dropped by Saks, Nordstrom Rack & Bloomingdale's - such disappointment but good for my wallet. I then headed back to the hotel and had some time so I headed to the famous swimming pool. Think Great Gatsby. The tiling and the details were just spectacular. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Thank you Chicago for a spectacular weekend. I'll see you again.</span><br />
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<i>charisse</i></div>
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Seriously... all hail Karl Lagerfeld.</div>
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Who would have thought that the supermarket can be fashionably fun?</div>
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Lagerfeld turned the Grand Palais into a <i>Chanel Shopping Center</i>.</div>
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And each of the products of the shelves were branded with the double C's.</div>
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No details were left untouched. </div>
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What a masterpiece! </div>
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<i>'til next time... c</i></div>
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Paris is by far my favourite fashion week of all the other fashion weeks.</div>
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It has the <i>je ne sais quoi</i> that I much adore. </div>
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By this fall... <i>I would like to be a Chloé girl</i>. I cannot tell you how muuuuuch I love this collection. </div>
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Nothing to extravagant. Just simply timeless. <i>Just simply Paris. </i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-70067124641629150212014-02-11T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-18T22:50:51.279-05:00TRENDS // WILD WILD WEST<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It seems like Country is coming back with a big bang! I started to notice this trend when I went to Boots n Bourbon opening for work in November. Shockingly, it was the first saloon in Toronto and a week after another opened up in the west end. So... I think it's time for us to grab our cowboy hats and get ready to do some square dancing - because it seems like this trend has also trickled onto the runway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It would actually be a dream to be invited to see Karl Lagerfeld's runway shows especially for Chanel. It's always grandiose and extravagant - and you can never be disappointed. The Pre-Fall 2014 collection was a bit surprising but at the same time it wasn't. The collection took place in the good old Texas, in the Dallas' Fair Park, the <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">home of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition and a National Historic Landmark.</span></span><br />
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The collection reminded me of the 1930's where dresses weren't as full<br />
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I just had to include Karl's muse Brad Kroenig and his adorable son Hudson.<br />
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<i>xx charisse</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-49958983595213675612013-12-11T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-11T10:00:01.030-05:00DAILY OBSESSIONS // LEATHER DETAILS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No idea where the love for leather came from but I'm completely obsessed with leather detailing that can be found in today's fashion. From affordable Zara to Aritzia to Club Monaco. You can pretty much find the perfect leather detailing from all kinds of price point. So you have no excuse to not have at least one in your closet. It's a classic look that will add edge to any outfit you put together. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-38911824349906532752013-12-03T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-03T10:00:00.029-05:00BRANDS // CHASER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm currently coveting typographical shirts.</div>
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The graphic designer in me just pops out when it comes to these things.</div>
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I am all about the clean lines and simple text.</div>
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<i>Raised on rock and roll, Chaser is a contemporary clothing line dedicated to the evolution of style. Designed in Los Angeles, inspired by icons of generations past, the collection is consistently looking forward. Fit, fabrication, hand-feel and construction all reign supreme. Dressed up or dressed down, Chaser remains the authority on cool. Taking a nod from vintage and a page out of music history, the brand leans toward the direction of European taste-makers tempered with a casual modernity. Always experimenting with yarns and dyes, art meets fashion, for a look that is uniquely Chaser.</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-71023776799512219622013-11-27T23:35:00.000-05:002014-08-27T12:07:09.121-04:00TRAVEL // PARIS, FRANCE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's just something about Paris for me that I can figure out.</div>
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I am just in love with this city. I love the <i>je ne sais quoi</i>. </div>
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It was the most magical yet simplest thing you can think of.</div>
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Walking on the cobblestones... criss-crossing through all the bridges that links the city.</div>
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tucked away in the most beautiful backdrop of greenery hills.</div>
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I don't think I've been in love a song as much as I love <i>Let Her Go</i> by Passenger.</div>
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It's been on repeat on my iPod for the past month. I can't get enough of it.</div>
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I know. I've been horrible. </div>
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But finally I'm fully back. </div>
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It's been almost a month since I returned from my trip but it's just now I finally had a breather.</div>
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Work was intense the moment I came back. </div>
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It kept piling on and it just didn't seem to stop <i>until </i> this past week.</div>
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I feel like I can breathe now. No longer feeling overwhelmed. </div>
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Back to being organized. Until the next flood of campaigns comes through.</div>
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Now onto my trip.</div>
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I visited Barcelona and Paris.</div>
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10 days of blissfulness with two of my lovelies.</div>
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Eating amazing food, drinking sangrias, seeing the sights. </div>
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And I'm already counting down to my next trip.</div>
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It was my first time in Barcelona and I had heard so much about it.</div>
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As inspiring the architecture by Antonio Gaudi was. </div>
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I didn't love the city as I would hope to.</div>
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and they had so much amazing food and sangrias that taste like heaven. </div>
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But it just wasn't for me... or not for me for more than 2 days. </div>
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I'll be posting about Paris in the next couple of days.</div>
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Until then xx <i>charisse</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-60534412914036743882013-08-13T21:09:00.001-04:002013-08-13T21:09:12.662-04:00SHOPPING // 3.1 PHILLIP LIM FOR TARGET<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I was pretty stoked to hear the news that Phillip Lim was collaborating with Target a few months back.</div>
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And now, just a month before it hits store - they've released the look book.</div>
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I may say this way too often but I want it all.</div>
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Phillip Lim has kept his signature minimalism designs and even re-created some of his well-known items.</div>
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Probably the reason why I just love this collection.</div>
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I cannot wait to get my hands on his signature Pashli bag! Epps!</div>
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I'm so happy that it's coming to the Canadian stores. And let the countdown begin...</div>
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Let's go! I'll see you on September 15!</div>
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<i>xx charisse</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-85374312169647572562013-08-12T20:26:00.000-04:002013-08-12T20:27:10.037-04:00BRANDS // CRYWOLF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm always looking for unique brands that have a different personality.</div>
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Marching to their own tune and combine that with silk screening. And I'm sold. </div>
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As I was perusing through my Instagram the other day - one photo caught my eye.</div>
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<a href="http://www.coalminersdaughter.ca/">Coal Miner's Daughter</a> had three tanks hanging on a clothing line. </div>
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And I was mesmerized.</div>
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<img alt="Photo: You can never have too many @crywolfclothing tanks. Get them at our #QueenWest shop or on our @Shopcaster shop online!" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/556750_488907234527977_1201774733_n.jpg" /></div>
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And I just wanted to know more about the brand.</div>
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<a href="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/khxc/index.php?">Crywolf</a> is the brainchild of<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white;">Stephanie Drabik & Rose Chang.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <i>In short, the Crywolf vision is a mishmash of their strange, fantastic, quirky and whimsical ideas. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>pieces of art. All of their designs are based on their drawings which they often collaborate on </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>and their clothing is hand-printed by them.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm always up for supporting local artists especially when their work is awesome!<br />Putting my order for the wolf sweatshirt! I'm just mesmerized by this illustration.</span></span></div>
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<img alt="Spirit of the Wolf Light Sweatshirt" height="320" src="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/khxc/media/ccp0/prodlg/girls_sowlightsweat2.jpg" width="274" /><img alt="Spirit of the Wolf Light Sweatshirt" height="320" src="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/khxc/media/ccp0/prodlg/girls_sowlightsweat.jpg" width="274" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/khxc/index.php?">Check</a> out their other illustrations! Shop & Support Local! </div>
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<i>xx charisse</i></div>
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{images via <a href="http://instagram.com/coalminersdaughter">coal miner's daughter</a> & <a href="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/khxc/index.php?">crywolf</a>}</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-77655593690973186382013-08-11T19:43:00.000-04:002013-08-11T19:43:40.513-04:00DAILY OBSESSIONS // INTO THE FALL WITH ZARA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://zara.com/">Zara</a> just continues to surprise me every season.</div>
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And this might be one of their best Fall season yet.</div>
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** On a random thought, I also love their small changes to their website **</div>
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Currently, coveting the following items</div>
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<img alt="Image 1 of THREE-TONE T-SHIRT from Zara " height="320" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2013/I/0/1/p/1165/235/803/2/w/560/1165235803_1_1_1.jpg?timestamp=1375449600010" width="257" /><img alt="Image 5 of THREE-TONE T-SHIRT from Zara " height="320" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2013/I/0/1/p/1165/235/803/2/w/560/1165235803_2_4_1.jpg?timestamp=1375449586249" width="258" /></div>
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<img alt="Image 5 of ROUND NECK SWEATER from Zara " height="320" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2013/I/0/1/p/3792/221/800/2/w/560/3792221800_2_4_1.jpg?timestamp=1375953338659" width="258" /><img alt="Image 1 of ROUND NECK SWEATER from Zara " height="320" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2013/I/0/1/p/3792/221/800/2/w/560/3792221800_1_1_1.jpg?timestamp=1375953351695" width="258" /></div>
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<i>xx charisse</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-84371637400832084502013-08-09T21:13:00.003-04:002013-08-09T21:13:47.324-04:00SHOPPING // MEET MY NEW BABY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friends say I'm <i>more than a shopaholic</i>.</div>
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Today, I finally realized why.</div>
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It's marking the end of the sale season - so everything is getting slashed from left to right.</div>
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It all started on that faithful day when I decided to drop by <a href="http://tntfashion.ca/">TNT</a> Uptown. </div>
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It will mark the day of doom. Why?</div>
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I tried on a pair of the most amazing Alexander Wang booties.</div>
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Meet my newest baby! :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-48892076716423151172013-07-20T21:04:00.003-04:002013-07-20T21:04:48.426-04:00SHOPPING // 3.1 PHILLIP LIM PRE-FALL '13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it's summer but I just can't help be excited for fall (my favourite season).</div>
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It's one thing to be obsessed with <a href="http://lacesoffrills.blogspot.ca/2012/12/runway-31-phillip-lim-pre-fall-13.html">3.1 Phillip Lim's Pre-Fall</a> look book.</div>
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I've been reading a lot of tweets that some of the Toronto stores are carrying his pre-fall.<br />So, I just had to see it for myself. After work, I decided to unwind and make my way to the Room, at the Hudson's Bay's Queen Street location. By far, my favourite place right now. </div>
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And there it was... I wanted it all! Correction: as in I NEEDED IT ALL. <i>If only...</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-31195193890380453092013-06-30T23:11:00.001-04:002013-07-20T21:53:40.792-04:00CAPTURED // UP NORTH & ISOLATED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend, my lovelies and I headed to Haliburton County for some much needed r&r.</div>
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We were so happy that the forecast was wrong and we got some sunshine!</div>
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Paddle boating, canoeing and jumping on trampoline. </div>
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This just sums up the weekend we had. Dons just having way too much fun. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-68650216912469960052013-06-21T17:00:00.000-04:002013-06-21T17:00:00.099-04:00NOMADIC TRAVELER AT HEART<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first time I was on the plane I was 3 months old.</div>
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And ever since then...traveling just became part of me. </div>
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Having moved a lot when I was young. Try 5 cities by the age of 18. </div>
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Being in transit became second nature. </div>
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So, it's no wonder that every chance I get to get out of the city. I do it.</div>
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I went to Vancouver and New York in a 2-week span in May due to weddings. </div>
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I need some r&r away from the city - I can't wait to reconnect with mother nature!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-52473102500686623872013-06-13T10:22:00.000-04:002013-06-13T10:22:22.177-04:00BRANDS // MAIYET <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Resort 2014 Collection are slowly to roll in </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-27158313169623348262013-06-12T12:57:00.000-04:002013-06-12T12:57:00.179-04:00MUSIC // JORDAN O'KEEFE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Britain's Got Talent is probably the only talent show that I watch from beginning to end. </div>
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You just didn't know who to cheer for. So, this brings me to Jordan O'Keefe.</div>
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He made it to the finals but didn't place the top 3 </div>
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His rendition of Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You" just gave me all the warm fuzzies.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-36616062309476753722013-06-11T11:30:00.000-04:002013-06-11T11:30:00.079-04:00TRAVEL // VANCOUVER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the Victoria Day weekend, I got on the plane and headed to Vancouver for my dearest friends' wedding Jen & Jason. It was fun to see my old friends and getting reacquainted with the city where I went to high school. It rained a lot (quite typical in May) but for one day I was able to whip out my camera and take some shots. </div>
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Last year, Sid contacted me to capture <a href="http://blog.charisseang.com/2012/08/29/who-got-engaged/">their proposal</a> and a year later they said their "I do". And I was glad to be part of it again even if it was just their civil ceremony. But I'm glad to have seen the ceremony since I won't be able to make the trek to India for official wedding ceremony later this year. </div>
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I had the honour to attend and capture my cousin, Doreen saying I do to Richard. </div>
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It's always great when you know both the bride and groom and it's like a big reunion with everyone not just family members but family friends who I haven't seen in over a decade. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-65581372980376717892013-06-06T15:30:00.000-04:002013-06-06T15:30:00.320-04:00MUSIC // LITTLE TALKS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am currently obsessed with this song.</div>
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It's the only second song that makes me dance along while listening to it in my iPod. </div>
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I even got Dons to sing along with it.</div>
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Happy Thursday afternoon! </div>
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<i>xx charisse</i></div>
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Life has been a whirlwind the past month. </div>
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At times, I wasn't sure which city I was in, much less the day of the week. </div>
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But after finally being back in the city for a whole week. </div>
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It's all coming back to me. </div>
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I started May with me accepting a job offer. </div>
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I haven't really had much time to digest this yet but so far it's good.</div>
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The people are great and the best part is amazing the team dynamic and office culture. </div>
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During this time also had me play tour guide for my visiting relatives. </div>
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So I was balancing work and being a good hostess.<br />
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During the Victoria Day long weekend, I flew to Vancouver for my friends' wedding.<br />
It was one epic 4-day trip. Barely slept a wink.<br />
And after arriving in Toronto, 48hrs later I was off to NYC for my cousin's wedding.<br />
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And now it's June. I'm just excited to do catch-ups and quiet times.<br />
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Until next time...<br />
<i>xx charisse</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>{Photo taken in Gastown, Vancouver 2013}</b></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12367580264311018192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740939798859598434.post-6945219253355843852013-05-06T10:29:00.002-04:002013-05-06T10:29:58.245-04:00MONDAY STYLE FILE #20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh yes! I'm having a girl crush moment with Carey Mulligan. </div>
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I am just so in love with her style especially when she went blonde and started to channel her alter-ego Daisy Buchanan. Ever since then her style has went from comfy chic to timeless chic. </div>
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