From Club Monaco. Love it! This is one of those pieces that are an essential in every girls closet. Especially if you’re a working professional and strutting around downtown. An investment piece. Love the bell sleeves. Totally cute with those skinny pants and peep-toe pumps.
It’s going to be February very soon and you know what that means, Valentine’s Day. Not sure what to get your man for V-day? Guys are simple. Nothing really fluffy like stuff animals, nothing that will scare them off, a hand knit scarf for your boyfriend of three weeks. Just good ol’ guy stuff will put a smile on their faces. And for all the single girls out there, spend the V-day gift money on yourself. There’s some man shortage out here in Vancouver, the odds are against you, but that’s a whole different topic.
For the Guy Who’s Always Late
Big fan of Vestal watches, a lil’ edgy, but not so much that it’s too loud or hard to match. Available in the Metal Collection or Leather Collection at Brooklyn Clothing on Davie Street.
For the Sporty Guy
Does your man hit up Cypress every week? Guys love new gear. Try a pair of Anon Figment goggles. Guys in full-on snowboard gear. Totally hot. Available at Pacific Boarder on West 4th.
For the Camera Happy Couple
To capture all those cute couple moments, the sleek Sony Cyber Shot DSCT10B digital camera with 7.2 megapixel in black with surely impress your man. Available at Best Buy.
For the Scent
Colognes are very typical and standard, but they’re a classic gift for your v-day honey. My ex-boyfriend wore Curve. Despite the fact that he ended up being a jerk (I’m sure some of you can relate), I hate to admit, the cologne was hot. Available at The Bay.
For the Young Professional
Your man’s just started his first job out of university. Big corporate company and rubbing elbows with all those guys who wear the Armani suits. Make sure he’s looking professional with a sleek business card case, like this Tuscany Business Card Case from Obsessions.
For the Mushy Guy
Kimmy loves Paul. Chloe loves Mark. Aimee loves Trevor. Forget about scribbling on your binder in the middle of math class, immortalize your love on custom personalized M&M’s. Disgustingly sweet and only good for that boy you’ve been dating for a year or more, or else you might scare him away.
My friend Martina use to always joke about living the "J Lo Life", we even use to call her Martina from the Block. I would love to wear the Halston dresses, slip on the Jimmy Choo shoes and carry the Marc Jacob bags, but realistically, it ain’t gonna happen anytime soon. Luckily, I find lots of excitement discovering a cheap find. Who says you gotta pay lots to look fab? One of my fave cheap finds is Garnier Fructis Smoothing Milk. This is the perfect product for anyone who wants sleek and smooth hair. I rub a little bit of the creamy milk into my damp frizzy hair, blow dry, then magic, super sleek hair. Forget those five hour salon visits for the Japanese ionic perm, this little product does the job for me and costs under $10! Yay! Available at your local drugstore.
I’m sitting here totally yawning. Watching American Idol in NYC, freshly awaken and still kind of groggy from my nap. They’re trying to sing a Lionel Richie song and it’s not sounding too pretty. Still wearing my black leggings and a cozy American Eagle wrap sweater from earlier in the day. I don’t typically sleep in my day clothes, but I was bagged today. Usually I’m in something uber cute, whether cozy or something a little bit girly and flirty. Sleepwear is totally fun, go crazy.
The Cute Little Slip
When I’m feeling girly, a simple cotton jersey slip is perfect. Try the American Eagle Aerie Flirty Nightie,the American Eagle Aerie Sweetheart Nightie and the Old Navy Lace Trim Nightie.
The Cami & Boy Short Set
I’m all about flaunting it while you still got it. Cami and boy shorts are meant to be worn of course, only if you live alone or with your boyfriend. Try the cami sets by Honeydew available at Beautymark.
The Sweats and Beater
This is the ultimate outfit to sleep in during finals time. Roll out of bed, throw the hair in a pony tail or bun and slip-on some flip flops or sneakers and you’re ready to run to class and still have five minutes to spare. Try the classic American Apparel ribbed cotton boy beater, available in two dozen colours, including a kickback to the 90’s of Fluorescent Pink and Yellow. Match it with Old Navy Terry Capris extra comfy for lounging.
The Flannel PJ’s
Love flannel PJ’s for a cold chilly winter day. They’re oh-so-cozy and come in such fun patterns like these ultra cute Playful Hearts Pajamas from La Senza. On the rare occasion I’ve seen people wear flannels in public, this is a big no-no. Maybe to take the trash out, but nowhere else do these babies belong in public. Unless you’re trying to seduce the cute new neighbour, in that case, wear the cami and boy shorts.
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2007 January 
