images: Katrin & Alex on their trip to Cuba :)

I haven’t seen the previous Lorena Sarbu collections, but this one caught my eyes with it’s elegant and stylish looks, so I decided to share :) Favorite pieces – the yellow mini dress and the maxi white one with gold accent sleeve.

Alessandra Ambrosio for the last issue of Vogue Brazil

Happy Canada Day! We wish you warm, cheerful and happy celebration! See us here!

One of the most amazing jewelry collections in one book – the Elizabeth Taylor’s one. The astonishing pieces include the 33-carat Krupp diamond, the La Peregrina pearl and some extraordinary works by Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Tiffany and many more. And here are some of my favorite examples from the book.

Suite of amethyst, kunzite and dismonds by Van Cleef & Arpels:

The Elephant series, Art Deco rock crystal, diamond and enamel pendant watch, circa 1915, by Cartier:

And the titanium, diamond, cultured pearls and ruby evening clutch, by Fred:

La Peregrina pearl in her original chain and the new amount designed by Cartier few years later:

Can’t miss the crystals, here are some designs by Gerard – rock crystals and diamonds:

Gold and ivory necklace, charmed fashion from 1987:

The stunning coral, sapphire, diamond and enamel brooch, by David Webb:

And of course… the 33-carat asscher cut Krupp diamond:

All of the above is from the Elizabeth Taylor’s book “My love affair with jewelry”, edited by Ruth Peltason, concept by Tim Mendelson, photographs by John Bigelow Taylor, design by Takaaki Matsumoto.

The Allegra Biscotti Collection

By Olivia Bennet
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN: 9781402243912
Nov. 2010
Ages 8-12
$7.99 U.S. / $8.99 CAN

Emma Rose is a quiet, under-the-radar student who doesn’t mix with the popular set. She helps her father at the warehouse, studies for class and spends most of her free time sewing or shopping for bargains.

When one of Emma’s dresses is discovered by the editor-in-chief of Madison magazine, she panics and creates an elaborate lie about being an intern to the worldly Allegra Biscotti. the pseudonym Allegra Biscotti is born to protect her from the lime light. She soon discovers balancing a secret identity, boys, school and friends isn’t as easy as she thought.

This fashion-themed series features doodles throughout the book–two-color illustrations are found as chapter openers and in the margins–adding tons of delicious style detail!

Femm.ca will be showcasing and selling handmade Swarovski jewellery and accessories at this year’s Canada Day Celebration in Port Credit, Mississauga. Hope to see you there!

“It’s more than just a massive cake and a show of national pride: it’s a party! Over the past few years more than 50,000 people have visited Port Credit on Canada Day, and 2010 promises to be even better.

The most notable change for this year’s Canada Day celebration will be the addition of the Port Credit 175 Anniversary celebrations and the giant parade.

There isn’t a better place for you and your family to be for celebration, entertainment, activity, fun, and most of all, to reflect on how lucky we are to be Canadian. So come celebrate Canada’s Birthday and Port Credit’s 175th Anniversary with us – we are excited to see each and every one of you!!”

images: Matthew Williamson, resort collection 2011, via style.com

Taking cues from both the late sixties (when Valentino Garavani was one of the first couturiers to use logos on ready-to-wear) and the current runways, where sportswear classics are so in vogue, Chiuri and Piccioli put the focus on strong, statement outerwear. They turned out a navy cashmere coat trimmed in leather with brass turnkey closures and subtle Vs on the pockets; a mackintosh in sporty cotton camel, but with a couture shape; and a lean trench dress cut from green Chantilly lace and leather.

images and text for Valentino resort collection 2011 from style.com

images: Giambattista Valli, resort collection 2011, via style.com

images: W magazine featuring Kate Moss

Images: Marie Claire US, June issue

All you need to do is find the right guy… Beach, sun and amazing outfits for Cosmopolitan US, july issue.

Femm boutique listed in the Toronto Crave book. And here you can see the Crave launch party.

images: Marc Jacobs, resort collection 2011, from style.com

images: Diane von Furstenberg, resort collection 2011, from style.com

images: Elle Croatia, june issue

images: Harper’s Bazaar UK, july issue