All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle
 

 

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle
 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
 

 

Chanel Brooch – Chanel | Cape Blazer – Zaful | Black Skinny Jeans – Levis 710 | Thigh High Boots – Forever 21 (similar)| Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

 

 

Usually I wear a lot of colour, but last week was a departure for me I wore a lot of black. I have the staple little black dresses and a few black sweaters, but otherwise I stay away from black because I feel like it makes me look a little sad! When I do my laundry I have darks, whites, and a hot pink pile, so that is pretty telling in which colours I gravitate towards.

One of my newest and most covereted additions to my wardrobe is my new Chanel brooch. My parents apparently love me A LOT (and have impeccable taste!) because they bought me this fabulous gift for Christmas. I absolutely love it. On my first occasion wearing it I felt like it needed to shine on it’s own, which is why I wore all black.

Aside from the obvious beauty and sparkle of this piece (and there is a lot of that!), I’m crazy about the versatility of it.

I chose to wore it with a cape blazer in this instance, but I love that I can add it to virtually any outfit.

One of the main reasons I wore it with an all black ensemble was because I wanted it to be the focus of the outfit, but I think that will be the case anytime I accessorize with it.

I can’t wait to come up with new ways to style it! It makes me want to search for more brooches to add to my wardrobe to accessorize with.

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 

I can’t tell you how excited we were to see it finally snow over the holidays! At our house we had been waiting to get outside and enjoy some tobogganing once we finally had some good snowy weather.

My toddler and I tested out some new boots from Baffin while we enjoyed the snow, and I loved that we were matching!

 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
First of all, I can’t tell you how comfortable my Baffin boots were. They were so incredibly cozy! Hands down they are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. They have an Eco Down high-loft insulation which would explain why it felt like I was lowering my feet into a comfy pillow each time I put them on!

They were very easy to slide on, and there were two different drawstrings on the boot where I could adjust the fit.

My son really loved how easy they were to put on as well, and he was so proud of himself when he was able to get them on quickly with absolutely no help.

These Baffin Ease Womens boots were also very warm. I didn’t need to worry about having cold toes in the snow because these boots had a temperature rating of 10C/50F to -30C/-22F.

These boots were are waterproof, and because of the drawstring and toggle I could make sure no snow was going to fall down into my boots.

 

 
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Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 

I also liked that these boots were stylish enough to wear out shopping over the weekend as well. I really liked the ankle boot version of these Ease Women’s boots because they looked great with jeans, and I could dress them up a bit with a more formal jacket. When I said I wore these boots all weekend, I meant it!

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 

My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 

Overall both my son and I loved spending the weekend in the snow in our Baffin boots, and for the rest of this season’s cold weather we will be sporting these stylish boots!

For more information on Baffin, please visit their website at www.Baffin.com.

Thanks so much to Baffin for providing us these great boots for this post!

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

 

Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew

Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew
 

 

Whenever I complete my annual Holiday Gift Guide, I always end up finding something I wish I had of added to it once it’s finished. This was the case when I heard about Anna Coroneo’s luxury scarf collection launching exclusively in Canada at Holt Renfrew.

Anna Coroneo is an Australian designer who is based in both London and New York, and her scarves are like artwork. Not only are the pattern’s stunning, but they feel like a luxury just to tie one on. I got a close up look myself at Holt Renfrew last week, and they are beautiful in person.

Anna is an artist and a designer, and her artwork translates into prints, stationary, accessories, and of course fabulous scarves

I visited the Holt Renfrew at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, and they have Anna’s scarves displayed front and centre when you walk into the accessories entrance in the store.

 

 
Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew
 

 
Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew
 

 
Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew

 

 
Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew

 

 

I think scarves are the ultimate accessory. Whether they are worn traditionally and tied around the neck, or knotted onto a handbag or wrist they often become more than an accessory and take centre stage in an outfit. I am pretty sure I own more scarves than shoes if you can believe that! I am completely and totally in love with Anna Coroneo’s Pineapples Classic Voile Pareoscarf. It’s so bright and bold, and since I love pineapples it really doesn’t get better than this scarf.

Anna Coroneo’s scarves have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, and Elle among so many others, and it’s easy to see why. They are vibrant, fun, and I’m kind of in love with them.
 

 
Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew
 

 

Anna Coroneo Scarves have landed in Canada Exclusively at Holt Renfrew

 

 
To learn more about Anna Coroneo and her scarf collection you can visit the website at www.annacoroneo.com, or in Canada visit your local Holt Renfrew location.

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

 

Winter Style with Lacoste

Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 
Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 

Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove

 

 
Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 
Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove

 

 

Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 
Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 
Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove
 

 

 

 

Last week I put together an outfit from Lacoste’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection, and if you are doing some post-holiday shopping you should check out what they have to offer, especially since they have some amazing holiday sales happening right now.

I’m in love with this Short Wool Coat for a couple of reasons. I love that it’s a traditional peacoat with a twist – the nylon hood is something I always want to have on some of my more dressy jackets. With how bad the weather has been this winter with occasional rainstorms (like the day of these photos) a hood is a necessity. I love that this jacket keeps me prepared for the elements while looking great.

I’m also loving the blue of this jacket as well. I based my whole outfit on this peacoat.

This sweatshirt dress just makes me happy. It is so comfortable, and it would look just as great with running shoes as it would heels. Dresses with pockets are so much more fun as well.

The dress also comes in blue, and I love that it’s not form fitting but instead a comfortable shapeless fit.

The Chantaco Medium Leather Zip Tote is just my kind of bag because it fits EVERYTHING! I love a bag I can throw everything into, and dig through later knowing that what I’m looking for has to be in there. This tote finishes off this look perfectly, and not only is the bag simple and sleek but another great blue to finish off the outfit.

Overall I love how fun and easy this outfit is. Lacoste knows how to make comfortable look smart and sleek.

To shop Lacoste’s Fall/Winter 2015 line yourself, visit www.lacoste.com.

Thanks to Lacoste for letting me style something from their Fall/Winter 2015 line!

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

Three Fun Looks for the Holidays

Three fun looks for the holidays

 

 

As a girl who loves to get dressed up just for a coffee date, the holiday’s are even more of an excuse to step it up a notch when it comes to my style.

There are so many events during the holiday season from parties, gift exchanges, dinners and nights in with friends.

Most have a different dress code from casual to formal, so I put together some of my favourite looks for the holidays to give you a few ideas on what to wear.

My first and most formal outfit is this black lace dress.

I bought this dress from Winnners, and at only $29.99 it was a steal! Although I only bought it last week, it may be hard to find now so I have linked to similar ones below.

Lace dresses are so pretty and have a more formal feel, and the fit and flare style is one of the more flattering looks for all shapes and sizes.

 

 

Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 

Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Lace Dress – Winners {similar here, here and here} | Black Heels – Christian Louboutin| Crystal Bib Necklace – Forever 21 | Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

 

 

 
 

Next up, something still dressy but more cozy and slightly more casual. If you know me, you know I have an obsession with leather skirts! I love the style of this one, and it pairs great with a chunky white sweater! Normally I keep my legs bare, but a chunky sweater looks great with a pair of cable-knit stockings with heels. The whole look is really simple, but I love the look of a pleated skirt toned down with a sweater.
 

 

Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
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Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays

 

 

White Sweater – Winners {similar here and here} | Faux Leather Skirt – Forever 21 | Black Heels – Christian Louboutin | Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

 

 
 

 

Finally, my most casual holiday look obviously involves sequins. Although it pains me not to wear a skirt or dress (have you noticed I avoid pants at all costs?), this oversized sequinned DKNY sweater looked best with faux leather leggings. I bought the sweater in XL for two reasons – it’s all they had left in stock, and because I wanted to have the oversized look with leggings. I thought it looked great (more like a tunic because it’s so thin and long), and for some reason a clutch always make things look a little more chic.

 

 

Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 

Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Three Looks for the Holidays
 

 
Silver Sequin Sweater – DKNY | Faux Leather Leggings – Dynamite | Black Sandals – Nine West {similar}| Clutch – Chanel
 

 

Mandy Furnis