In our family, a Baptism is not only a very important religious sacrament, but it’s also very traditional in every sense; proper attire counts. And because this is a fashion blog- the emphasis will be primarily on styling and lifestyle. Suffice it to say that because the whole ceremony is traditional and therefore mostly formal-... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Ikram Zein- Modesty Reinvented
In fashion we tend to mostly focus on garments and brands as one. But when we talk about designers along with the brand, it makes it so much more relatable, or personable. And when it's a brand created by a young woman designer who creates to fill a need for women- well I'm so on... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party!
It's been very busy around here this summer- I've been on non-stop babysitting and help out duty for my daughter who recently gave birth. Although it gets hectic and there's a lot of cooking involved as well, the part where I'm with the kids is what I love most. Being a grandparent offers all the... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party- Greek Easter Weekend is Here!
Anyone else celebrating Orthodox Easter on Sunday? My husband is of Greek descent so this is a huge holiday in our family. Needless to say, it's also a big fat Greek load of preparations! I enjoy it thoroughly- from the baking, to the painted eggs and especially the liturgies. Being the highest of holidays- it's... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup- Side Order of Green Please…
And why not start this weekend with a fashion quote?! Love this one by Diane Vreeland: "Colour depends entirely on the tonality. Green for instance can look like the subway - but if you get the right green...A spring green, for instance, is marvelous..." Not gonna lie- all shades of green and from the palest... Continue Reading →
Covid19 – Busy, Busy, Busy: 10 Tip Challenge to Stop being a Trophy Woman
Seriously, how are we all doing with this new way of living so far? It was all quite chaotic at the beginning, adapting, re-focusing, shifting it around, re-inventing, and now hopefully…settling in? I really hope we are all slowing down and taking a breather. Are we, though, really taking the time to breathe, to refocus,... Continue Reading →
The Upside to Confinement
Who would have thought it would come to this? And now we are all in it together- even though we must keep apart. Can it be that this confinement due to Covid-19 can actually bring us back to a newfound quality-time? We shall not be defeated! Here are some ideas for how this Montreal girl... Continue Reading →
When Looks Can be Deceiving…
Pick the right outfit, take some photos; edit, crop, delete or switch around-, write a post, share on all your social platforms, inspire and set a trend! Repeat. For me this is always a fun and easy process, as I love: writing; fashion; trend setting and inspiring. But I also am very intent on always... Continue Reading →
Part 2 of Your Life… Are You an Empty Nester?
Middleage Divas...Welcome to Part 2 of your life. This is what I call the part of life where almost all the kids have grown and have either moved out for school, or to be on their own, or for marriage... I’m not quite the empty nester yet; my eldest daughters got married last year but... Continue Reading →
The Unfashionable Side of Christmas…
Has the Christmas hustle and bustle caught up with you yet- or are you ready and as cool as can be? I think that organisation is key, that’s for sure. But more than that, is to have a serene and organised state of mind. To be at peace that "all is well". For years I’ve... Continue Reading →