DVF | Work Wear

What better to do on a slow Wednesday than shop online? I always find it ridiculously difficult to find appropriate clothing for work that I can still wear with pride. I don't always want to be wearing black and white or anything frumpy and ill-fitted. Thanks to Diane Von Furstenberg.. I can have all of the fabulous work wear in the world for a pretty penny (:

Top - Bottom: New Fleurette Dress, Kelly Dress, Millicent Dress

Source: DVF

Drake Street

In the pursuit of my dream home - affordable dream home that is - I have found some stunning condos, townhouses and mega mansions. Most of them I have been able to by pass (because of their sheer size and impracticality for my student loan bearing self) however, this penthouse is exactly everything that I have ever dreamed of. Two stories, infinity pool and a staircase that would make any princess, well.. feel like a queen. I think I'm in love.. and because it can't be mine.. as my budget is one tenth of the price of this house.. I thought I'd share it. This beauty sits in the heart of Vancouver, BC on Drake Street at a solid 6.1 million.

Source/Photos: Ian Watt | Vancouver Real Estate

Love

"You can't manufacture love it doesn't come prepackaged and sealed with an expiration date" 

- Tyler Shields

This has to be the best thing I have heard in a while.. when we get lonely.. we forget these things but this is the perfect little reminder. What a cute way to start off the day :) 

Source: Tyler Shields Photography

Photo: Village Granny

Student Loan Debt?

I like to mull through the news daily and a lot of it is pretty depressing as the worlds' state of affairs seem to be pretty sad. However, this brightened up my day pretty quickly as I am a student with a pretty decent amount of student loan debt. So this guy.. goes to the bank - over a few days of course - and withdraws his entire student loan payment ($114,460 to be exact) because he thought it would be a funny way to pay his debt off.

Alex Kenjeev, who is a 2009 law graduate from the University of Toronto created quite a ruckus at the Scotiabank he deposited the cash at. Good job man, it was definitely a good laugh!

Source/Photo: CBC News

Loden Hotel | Vancouver, BC

A dear friend took me out to dinner this past weekend at the Loden Hotel. The views from the hotel are magnificent, the service is amazing and its is the best way to enjoy luxury in Vancouver, BC. The hotel lobby was so eloquently organized, the rooms look bright and spacious and the patio had to be the best part. I'm almost even thinking about having my birthday party here! I am super impressed and I might even try to sneak a weekend (tourist in your own city type thing) in sometime in the near future - just so I can stay at this hotel.


Source: Loden Hotel Gallery

Hint of Rose

This tart looks delicious! In addition to being so yummy looking.. it is divine and spiced up with a hint of rose and delicious almonds in the crust.. couldn't ask for more from a summer dessert :)

Source: NY Times

Billion Dollar Girl

I feel like this.. everyday. Now only if life were truly like this.. but anyway for a slow and groggy Monday.. Tamara Ecclestone pulls off this look magnificently (especially for an heiress); you go girl!

Photo: Tyler Shields