Hot Summer Evenings in the City ... What I Wore - cotton and linen

The weather has been out of this world AMAZING this past week, in Toronto. Days have been sunshine filled with temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s (feeling much hotter on humid days). Evenings have remained hot; only cooling off in the early hours of  the morning just before the heat takes over again. On the odd evening a slight breeze has been welcomed, encouraging evening outings. The week-end was more of the same.

Having spent the day doing chores around the city house and various trips to Home Depot on Saturday, Mr. G. and I rewarded ourselves with dinner out. After a wonderful meal at Trattoria Nervosa the warmth of the evening called for a gelato stop at Zaza's and a stroll through Yorkville.

There is still a lot of construction taking place on Yorkville Avenue - but the finish looks close - and it's much easier to navigate your way from one side of the street to the other. The new cobblestone street is looking fabulous.

Thankfully the parkette is on Cumberland - the waterfall fountain, natural gardens, and ample places to sit (from table and chairs, sitting on the rock ledges or the big rock right beside the Cumberland subway exit) is perfect for walking off some extra calories or just extending an evening outing a little longer while enjoying this great weather!!

What I wore : blouse - Simply Errisistible : pants - Elie Tahari; wedge sandals - Stuart Weitzman  : accessories: watch - Cartier; pink bracelet - Galm&Tease; bead bracelet - Pandora Essence Collection; blue cuff bracelet, dangly blue earrings and silver & blue stone ring - finds at various Artisan markets; tote - Louis Viutton; handbag shoe decoration - gift from dear friend Mariette of Mariette's Back to Basics; eye glasses - Chanel

What has the weather been like where you live? Where do you like going in your city, to enjoy the warm summer evenings?

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Accessorizing A Little Black Dress

Being in the city has provided many opportunities for enjoying dinner out. A LBD is perfect for that last minute plans. Though sidewalks are dry and snow free in the city, the boulevards are often covered in high piles (of now frozen hard) snow - so boots are required.
Dress: Zara - (from 8 years ago)
Boots: Black leather (from 8 years ago)

Simple accessories are perfect for the LBD.

Watch: Cartier Tank Francaise

Bracelet: Protection Eye from a street market in Turkey

Recently I was the lucky winner of a giveaway hosted by Celia Lindsell whose boutique is filled with amazing Lifestyle Accessories. I first learned of Celia Lindsell via her blog when I read about her fabulous Lavender Honey on another blog ( I can't recall the blogger) a couple of years ago. I did order some honey and let me tell you it is absolutely YUMMY!!!

Back to the giveaway ... I was beyond thrilled when I learned that I was the winner of these GORGEOUS fur wrist warmers... These warm and elegant pure wool Wrist Warmers are trimmed with the softest Eco Possum Fur and lined with pure silk. They can be worn under a jacket or coat and are the perfect winter accessory for evening wear.

I decided to pair mine with my LBD and think they were a perfect accent! ~ got lots of compliments when out for dinner. I didn't get a photo with my coat - but they really added a touch of elegance. Thank you Celia Lindsell for the beautiful items you carry in your boutique.

P.S. - the fur wrist warmers are available in camel (the ones I chose), jet black and winter white.

How do you accessorize your little black dress?


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One Pair of Jeans - 3 Outfits

Spending more time at our city home (and it's significant smaller closets) has been a great kick start (not by choice) to my wardrobe simplification. Especially since the renovations in the upstairs bedrooms is currently underway - and Mr. G. and I are having to share a closet that is designed for one (which is really a rolling rack).


Deciding to end 2013 and begin 2014 in the city I decided to bring only 2 pairs of jeans. One pair being my straight leg Miss Me jeans. To maximize space in my week-ender bag I decided to wear them down to the city house with my light brown wool Dolce and Gabbana sweater.

This ribbon and glass leaf pendant were a gift from my Frenchie friend Victoria - I'm amazed how many times I actually reach for it. Leave to a born in France gal to pick the perfect accessory.

For my feet I slipped on my Michael Kors booties from a few seasons ago.

A few days later .... it was New Year's Eve ...and again I reached for my Miss Me jeans to ring in the new year at a friend's home. And created a new outfit by wearing a blue wool blend sweater; accessories - black cord and metal pendant a gift from Angel P's mom from her trip to Vancouver; a protection-eye bead bracelet from a Turkish market my friend Janice brought back from her trip for me; blue wool scarf with white pinstripes- bday gift from friend Victoria; Tiffany charm bracelet; Hermes H-buckle belt and Cartier Tank Francaise watch - thank you Mr. G. for such a fabulous and perferct bday gift.

New Year's Day ... I decided to wear the Miss Me jeans again. This time I paired them with a brown Ralph Lauren sweater; a leopard and equestrian print scarf; for accessories - Tiffany charm bracelet; Cartier tank watch; a protection-eye bead bracelet; Coach bangle bracelet; brown Gucci sunglasses; and Burberry cap.

What item in your wardrobe do you get the most wear out of?

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