Style Discussion: The Birkin Bag – Hype or Hot?
The Hermes Birkin bag is a study in flawless marketing for me. First, it comes with a cute story: The first of these incredible handbags was manufactured in the early 80′s for mo
Spending Journal: A month in the brain of a Shopaholic
INTRO I thought I’d try something new and keep a not-spending journal or a diary of what I thought about buying and/or did not spend this month. In the past, wardrobe bans, a
Perfect Fall Capsule Wardrobe
It’s almost the end of summer so I am eagerly am envisioning this for my perfect Fall Capsule Wardrobe:
How to put a minimalist, chic, Parisian look together from items in your wardrobe – Part V
Checks for any good ol' Parisienne
How to choose a minimalist, chic, Parisian fashion wardrobe when you’re shopping – Part IV
Reaching the Parisienne Fashion mindset
Why I love going thrift and consignment shopping for secondhand items
I’ve only bought secondhand clothes or electronics, and I’m finding it to be a better deal than I had originally expected. I mean, I knew all of the reasons why I love
Vintage Chanel Tweed Suit: How to know if it is real or not?
The truth of the matter is that is it very hard to know if vintage Chanel items are real or not, as in the past they did not issue certificates of authenticity or anything like tha
Stylish Wardrobe: Where to find quality clothes at various price points
I was asked by a reader and I am working on this list trying to brain dump where and what I shop for the following. I’ll update this post when I can think of more places to
Travel FAQ: Where to buy high-quality authentic saffron in Madrid, Spain
I always come to this particular market to buy saffron in Madrid, Spain. In Canada, to find this particular quality of saffron, you need to pay a lot more for it in speciality stor
Top 10 Essential Accessories for Men and Women
I talked about the 10 Essential Items in a Wardrobe for Men and Women, and here are my 10 Essential Accessories for Women. Men, you really only need the following 5 accessories: A