scotch, neat.

Hi All,
I've been so busy lately, running back and forth all across the city. I can't believe summer is coming to an end. Thinking that this is my very last year of school has got me totally scrambling.

(Wearing: Thrifted romper, Vintage Dooney & Bourke purse, Miu Miu sandals)

The George bag is from the George by Walmart fall preview I went to yesterday morning. I was really surprised as how wearable and affordable some of the new stuff was. I'm totally one of those people who visits Walmart a few times a year and can't leave without dropping a few hundred dollars on everything from crackers, to face wash, to bikinis! On my next trip, I'll definitely be picking up this men's shearling jacket (that looked great on the female model) that I tweeted about yesterday.

In the evening, I was invited to the Scotch & Soda opening event at Sherway Gardens. It is the first store of its kind in North America (a NYC location opened shortly after), though I hear it's pretty popular in Europe. I loved the feel of the store, the clothes are preppy with a grunge twist, and the little details (charms stitched into sweaters, skirts that come pre-accessorized with boho belts & kerchiefs hanging from the belt loops). I couldn't stay for long, but Dani and I had a great time at the party

Love this sweater, it kindof reminds me of this.
Lovely Zakcom PR girl Lauren, who is also my friend Stephanie from Le Cheap C'est Chic's sister-in-law!
With Scotch & Soda's Creative Director Eric Bijlsma
Leaving the party with my fab gift bag that contained a pair of Maison Scotch earrings and a necklace, among other things. Thanks to Scotch & Soda, Zakcom, and Lou Lou for a fun party!

xo E

americana

Wearing a thrifted jacket and shoes, Wildfox dress, Alex Wang sunnies and a vintage Dooney & Bourke purse. This outfit is everything American to me, right down to the denim jacket and bald eagle cuff. I love these shoes too, they're such a dated '90s style that I really wish would come back into fashion. I wore this to the Jeremy Laing sample sale yesterday. Jeremy's collection was one of my favourites during the S/S 10 shows, so it was fantastic to see some of the samples at such a great discount. I picked up a piece that I can't wait to show you.
xo E

L.O.V.E

Dearest Mum and Dad,

Happy Anniversary, I love you both so much.

These two have been married for 38 years and are still so in love, they make honeymooners jealous.

(Mama, Papa and Baby E at the Grosvenor, London, circa 1990)

I hope you two have a fantastic day (in Boston) without me :(
xo

PS Regular posting to resume when I get my feet on the ground, I'm sorry for lack of updates!

she's a lady

Well, I feel like I've just woken up from a coma. After a fantastic vacation in sweltering Palm Beach, I arrived in Toronto late last night and slept in till forever this morning, only to emerge into Toronto's "summer" weather, which doesn't even compare to the heat in Florida in the off-season. I had the most fantastic time, shopped till I literally dropped, ate at some of the best restaurants I've ever visited, lay by the pool, met a few readers from the area, spent time with family and tried my best NOT to tan (sorry to those of you who think I need one!). I was getting anxious to get back to Toronto near the end, but I'm already itching to go back - I miss palm trees! The vintage/consignment/thrift shopping in Palm Beach and the surrounding cities is like no other city I've ever been to. Every time I visit I come home with heaps of designer clothing for next to nothing, we're talking Missoni, Diane von Furstenberg, Dior, Halston, just to name a few. I've got a huge list of the best places to go, so if anyone lives in the area or will be visiting soon, definitely email me! Here are just SOME of the many shoes and bags I brought back.

(Clockwise from the top left: Vintage Dooney & Burke, Vintage Dooney & Burke, Vintage Coach, F21 Mulberry lookalike, vintage, Vintage Hermes, vintage, vintage)

(Clockwise from the top left: Senso, YSL, MiuMiu, Ferragamo, Ferragamo, Missoni, Vintage)

Also, big thanks to Cambria Cove for the care package sent to me this week! My American readers should head over to their website because they're giving away some fantastic prizes, including a trip for two to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a personal styling session with Rachel Roy, and a full VIP gift bag, among other things.
xox E

oh you fancy, huh?

Hi Dolls,

This week has been a hectic, yet fantastic one. I'm going on vacation next week and I'm definitely ready for sun, relaxation, shopping and maybe even a tan! This week has seen major music acts in Toronto, including a free Metric show at Union Station. I went to see Rihanna last night, and Drake (with surprise guests Jay Z and Eminem!!!) this weekend, so I'm on a bit of a concert high.

I was sent this bag by Fashops (http://www.fashops.com/), a cool online store from South Korea. I was so impressed how they asked me what I liked (instead of guessing blindly) and sending me out a package which I received the very next day! Definitely check out their website for some great, reasonably priced pieces.

(Wearing: Miu Miu clogs, Fashops purse, Vintage headscarf, Abercrombie shorts)
I got the top I'm wearing at Sherway Gardens (yes, the mall) which is holding a vintage clothing/antique shoe right now, I definitely recommend going if you live in the area!

And, speaking of vintage sales, my friends and I are holding a vintage / used clothing sale tomorrow afternoon, and I'd absolutely LOVE for any Toronto-area readers to come out for it! Everything is going to be super cheap and we have lemonade and great music. And you'll probably get to meet a ton of the girls who have been on my blog time and time again! The sale is at 85 Walmer Road (right near the Spadina subway station) and it starts at 12. Come by, even just to say hello! Here's a map.

Love E xox

Aritzia F/W Fashion Show

Hi Loves,

First, as a disclaimer, this is the longest post I have ever done and likely will ever do.This past Tuesday I was invited to the Artizia Fall/Winter fashion show and attending the first night with a few friends.

Courtney is one of the most stylish girls I know! Every time I see her she's got a new nail polish on that I immediately want. Love the dark brown (that's even coordinated with her Coca Cola) & also her MM6 dress(I wore: a Thrifted jacket, Zara dress & Miu Miu clogs)

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The next day I was invited to attend the fashion show again, but this time to hang out backstage, see the behind the scenes action and also wear one of the new dresses from the collection throughout the night. It was great to see the clothes up close, and also experience the incredible amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. The Aritzia girls are all so stylish and great at their jobs - not to mention super nice, allowing me to take as many photos as I wanted, even though I kept getting in their way!

(Some of my favourite pieces. The mustard crepe shorts and velvet jacket are total statement pieces and the photos really don't do them justice. The Wilfred Free knits are so soft, perfect for curling up in this winter. My favourites were the leather shorts, I can't wait for them to hit stores!)

(Loved all these models, they were all very gracious and good humoured even when I snapped them eating [believe it or not] bagels before the show!)

(All the attendees pre- show. Couldn't believe how fashionable the crowd was.)

(Love all these looks. Courtney and I are both wearing Le Fou by Wilfred and Natalie is in Talula. I felt like a giant next to these two girls!)

(Some shots backstage just before the show. Loved the accessories that were paired with the Aritzia clothes.)

When my camera battery died after getting a little too snap-happy backstage, a lovely Aritzia employee named Tess (who I mistook for one of the models!) was kind enough to lend me her little camera. I apologize for the quality! (The clothes were all incredible, the Talula and Community brand pieces were everything I imagine wearing to classes next year, while the Wilfred and Le Fou by Wilfred were perfect in their shapes and use of incredibly soft silks and crepes. My favourite outfit was the mustard yellow jacket with the slinky, slightly ombre slip underneath.)

(A few Aritzia employees and I wore the new collections after the show along with Swedish Hasbeens clogs, which are now sold at Aritzia.)

The night was a great experience, I had so much fun previewing the new collections and making a mental list of all the pieces I'm buying for fall. Huge thanks to Daniela, Cher and everyone else at Aritzia for allowing me to attend (and for letting me keep the dress!).
xoE