For as long as I can remember caring about fashion (and that’s a long time), I’ve turned to blue jeans as the foundation of just about any great outfit. Fancy or casual, the right jeans could take me anywhere a dress couldn’t. I’ve owned dark wash, faded, acid wash, boyfriend, skinny, high-waist, low-waist, bell bottoms, boot cut, and cigarette leg. It helped that denim blue is my favourite colour. There was a time I probably had 20 pair in my closet. Now? All but a couple are in storage.

I just bought some new perfume:
Jour D’Hermes. For me this is big news because perfume is one of the most difficult products to get right. It’s rare I find one that is pleasing to me at my current place in life.

What would we do without the basic t-shirt? Worn casually with a pair of faded jeans, under a crisp work blazer, or paired with a flowy skirt for evening, cap sleeve, tank, or v-neck, there is no other item I reach for more often, especially during the warm weather months.

I like to stay on top of trends, but the world of nail art and nail polish has gone insane. I mean really, “suede” nails? That’s right, nail polish infused with suede texturizer to make your nails look and feel fuzzy, like suede or velvet. I want to know just who is behind this so-called craze. Is the need for The Next Big Thing so strong that we’re going to pretend hideous is actually halfway appealing? If something is so extremely UNappealing, does it eventually start to look good in the same way hate isn’t so far from love?

We’re often asked about our clothes on our TV series Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag. Here are some of the things we wore during the episode 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know.

Last night I attended a fundraising gala and for some reason I thought it was a black tie event. Even in Vancouver, The Most Casual City in the World, anything calling itself a gala should mean a cocktail dress for women and a very nice suit for gentlemen. I also love a tailored women’s tux. You get my point.

Since Spring is taking its time arriving to many parts of the country this year, we want to bring a little warmth to one lucky winner!

A girlfriend told me about an event happening in Vancouver this April called The Original Bridal Swap, where past brides come to sell their beloved wedding treasures to future brides. This got me thinking about recycling in general, and especially when it comes to the coveted wedding dress.

I’m so ready to spring forward and jump right into warm weather fashions. Here are some of the pieces I’m loving this season. I’m keeping things simple and classic, with a few bright twists and some bling thrown in for good measure. I have to admit, a few of these items have already found their way into my closet!

If you find yourself anywhere near Marrakesh, Morocco, be sure to visit Atika Shoes!