Club Monaco

Do you remember this logo? If you are one of my Canadian readers you will remember everyone wearing this classic logo on a grey sweatshirt in the early 90's. For all my Canadian readers, you will be able to find these sweatshirts again as Club Monaco is re-launching there original logo t-shirts and sweatshirts! Only available in Canada.

For my UK, this originally Canadian company (now owned by Ralph Lauren) is still one of my favourite stops when I'm at home. Once a more sporty retailer, now a trendy work wear brand, the clothing is simple, classic and of great quality in luxurious fabrics. Think cashmere jumpers, cotton striped t-shirts and silk blouses. We will now be able to get our hands on Club Monaco pieces in the UK! Browns will be launching a collection of pieces in an exclusive area in their South Molton location. The collection will launch during London fashion week this month and prices will be between £50 and £225.
Check out the Club Monaco lookbook here

Canadian Winter

 

Happy Holidays! I am in Canada this winter visiting family, doing some snowshoeing while wearing a Toque and Mukluks and sitting by the fire with hot chocolate. 

Tip: Sprinkle some chilli powder and cardamon powder into your cup for a spicy kick.

IMONIQ Jewelry

IMONIQ is a fabulous new line of jewelry from Canada. Designer Monique Anderson mixes a variety of chains with stones, printed silks and other materials. Her jewelry is beautifully tactile and unique, I can see the necklaces spicing up your favourite grey t-shirt on the weekend or wearing one to a party and everyone wanting to feel it.

From top Gillis $285, Veronica $425, Vivica $275. Buy them here.


photo: IMONIQ

D&G does Apres Ski

Milan Fashion Week started with a packed day yesterday. D&G did a sexy Apres Ski look and I have to tell you that this look is a guilty pleasure of mine. Maybe it is because I am Canadian or my Scandinavian roots but I just love the cozy Apres Ski look. I love snuggling up with a pair of wool leggings and knitted socks with a knitted moose emblem sweater and sipping hot chocolate in front of a fire while it is snowing outside...Apres Ski of course.

I have my eye on the Canada sweater from Vancouver's Aritzia for the Winter Olympics. It gives a bit of this feeling, all it is missing is a moose or a anowflake knitted into it!

Speaking of ski lodges, I went to the roof top pop up bar Alpine Lodge at The East Room in Shoreditch for a Canadian get together. You had to take off your boots and replace them with wooly socks and the place was decked out with fur pillows, fur stools and rugs. It had one of those 70's scenery wallpapered walls of a snowcapped mountain, wood floors, a fireplace and freshly brewed mulled wine. They even placed fake snow outside! It was an amazing atmosphere, I would recommend if you don't want to hit the slopes and just want the ski lodge.

photos: style.com, aritzia, The East Room

Canadiana Vintage Spirit

I am feeling very patriotic watching the Vancouver Winter Olympics this year and it is making me want to buy some cheesy Canadian olympic gear like those red mittens that everyone is wearing. But, I will not give in. I would like something more traditional like this lightweigt elk printed scarf or this iconic striped wool blanket from Canada's oldest department store Hudson's Bay Company.
Almost goes with the tradional feel of the Marc by Marc show below don't you think?