AKID Brand

AKID Atticus Boot Zebra

I’m always on the lookout for awesome clothes and shoes for my son. I get really excited when I find something fashionable and functional for him as well. Usually the on-trend kids stuff tends to be uncomfortable or easily destroyed.

AKID is a unisex brand of shoes made specifically for children aged 2-8. The best part – they are über stylish. AKID shoes are sold through their online boutique which is easily shopable. Trust me on this because after doing some browsing on the site I’ve decided my son NEEDS a pair of the Atticus Boots in Zebra. They have many photos of each product at different angles so you know what you are buying.

AKID uses super soft leathers so their shoes may be worn sock-free, and their shoes have zippers on the side so you can easily get them on and off. Laces are my worst enemy when it comes to kids shoes! Who has time to tie or un-tie laces?!

Keep an eye out on their Facebook page here for information on new designs coming soon. I’ve added a few photos of my favourite shoes below as well. Check out www.akidbrand.com for more information!

AKID Jasper Coloured Leopard

AKID Jasper Boot Couloured Leopard

AKID Atticus Boot Zebra

AKID Atticus Boot Zebra

AKID Jasper Boot Black

AKID Jasper Boot Black

AKID Jasper Boot Gold

AKID Jasper Boot Gold

AKID Brand Anthony Sneaker Rose/Black

AKID Brand Anthony Sneaker Rose/Black

AKID Brand  Anthony Sneaker - Leopard

AKID Brand Anthony Sneaker - Leopard

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All photos courtesy of the brand.

A Coachella Inspired Summer Wardrobe

Billabong Rapid Waves Dress

I was forced to take it easy this weekend because I had LASIK surgery on Thursday. That meant I couldn’t do anything very exciting this weekend, so I spent most of it online shopping. Probably not the smartest thing to do when you are supposed to rest your eyes, but I couldn’t spend a lot of time outside so this is what I was left with.

So pretty much everyone was doing something more exciting than me over the last few days, especially those people at Coachella this weekend. Seeing all of the photos inspired some of my summer wardrobe purchases. A few of my favourite picks are below!

Forever 21 Regency Remixed Paisley Kimono

Forever 21 Regency Remixed Paisley Kimono

Day Dreamer Strappy Sandals

Forever 21 Day Dreamer Strappy Sandals

Forever 21 Chain Fringe Necklace

Forever 21 Chain Fringe Necklace

Zara Suede Dolly Bag with Fringe

Zara Suede Dolly Bag with Fringe

Roxy Perfect Days Dress

Roxy Perfect Days Dress

Roxy Mariana Sandals

Roxy Mariana Sandals

Mango Embroidered Paisley Dress

Mango Embroidered Paisley Dress

Talula Lapinski Dress

Talula Lapinski Dress

Talula Atami Vest

Talula Atami Vest

Wilfred Montrouge Shorts

Wilfred Montrouge Shorts

Billabong Rapid Waves Dress

Billabong Rapid Waves Dress

Billabong Softly Spoken Top

Billabong Softly Spoken Top

Forever 21 Wistful Wonder Peasant Dress

Forever 21 Wistful Wonder Peasant Dress

Alexander Wang x H&M Collaboration

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H&M’s latest collaboration has been announced!

At Coachella this weekend H&M announced that their next designer collaboration will be with Alexander Wang. On November 6th, 2014 the Alexander Wang x H&M Collection will be in 250 stores worldwide and online.

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The collection will feature both apparel and accessories for men and women, and it’s actually the first time am American designer teams up with H&M for a collaboration.

It feels like November 6th is very far away! A collaboration is always exciting from H&M, but I feel like its going to be a long time before it gets here!

Where to Shop – Etsy Pop-Up at West Elm!

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I am a total Etsy addict. I literally have items in my shopping cart at this very moment waiting for me to pull the trigger. Why am I waiting you may be asking? Because I have already made two purchases this week on Etsy, and it’s only Wednesday.

Lucky for someone like me, I have the chance to shop items in person at the Etsy Pop-Up at West Elm. On Saturday, April 26th from 1pm – 6pm you can shop selected designers featured on Etsy. They include:

· Avril Loreti
· Paper Parade Co.
· Bookhou at Home
· Smith Handmade
· FitzyDesign
· Pilo
· CSFootprints
· The Made & Found
· Crown Flora

The event is being curated by Emma Reddington, blogger of The Marion House Book and home editor of Chatelaine magazine.

The afternoon will include arts, crafts and other goods from local Etsy designers.

You can join in the conversation and see what’s available or show off your purchases (or check out purchases your are missing if you are on the fence about going – that will teach you!) at @westelm, @etsyCA, #weloveetsy. You can also check-out West Elm’s blog, Front & Main for more information.

West Elm is located at 109 Atlantic Avenue, Liberty Village, Toronto

Happy Shopping!

Winner of the Liana Marie Necklace Giveaway!

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Thank you to all of the participants in the Liana Marie Necklace Giveaway!

Congrats to the winner of the Liana Marie necklace giveaway – Laura C!

We will be contacting shortly to make sure you receive your new necklace. Congrats and enjoy!