mon obsession du jour

It's been awhile since I've obsessed about my daily obsessions...this one is a must!!

Feet. You should be obsessed about your feet.
They do so much for you.

When I was younger, and didn't have a lot of money to spend on quality over quantity, I would squeeze my feet into shoes I shouldn't have; I would wear 3 and 4 inch heels all day and walk with them to and from work; I would tear up my heels; blister my toes...I did not treat my feet well. At all.

As I'm getting older, I fully realize the importance of foot care. I'm now obsessed. I got my first pedicure a year ago and subsequently, treated myself to one every 3 weeks after that. I also changed how I wear my shoes. I wear comfy (and cute) flats or runners to and from work and change into the fashion shoe once there. I also kick my shoes off under my desk while I'm sitting. This not only helps my feet breathe and relax, but also prolongs the life of my shoes. I now buy quality over quantity and want them to last me a long time.

Please folks...on behalf of all tender tootsies...be sweet to your feet!

*double hugs*

mon obsession du jour

all headbands (Forever 21)

This week I am obsessing about headbands.

There are cute ones to be found anywhere and everywhere! My sister and I scour dollar stores for fun ones all the time. Many bloggers I follow are spectacularly talented at creating their own hair creations. I would glue-gun my fingers together.

I am pretty lucky in that I only really have to wash my hair every 3 days or so...and on that 3rd day it's a ponytail day. If, for some reason, I can't wash it for a 4th day (like at summer camp) the headband comes in super handy!

Today's headbands are:

- pretty and chic (their feather and bow accents make them oh so cute!)

- functional (growing out your bangs? no one needs to know)

- add pizzazz (self-explanatory...who the heck doesn't like pizzazz?!)

- inexpensive (hold out and buy them on sale or make them yourself...no need to break the bank when there are tons of options out there)

Our hair makes a statement whether we think so or not. Why not accessorize it too?

*hugs*

p.s. and it isn't just a trend for the younguns...keeping the band thin with a bit of a bow for work makes you look chic - save the flowers, feathers and sequins for your down time

mon obsession du jour

(from the top) Zoran Dobric; Nada; Carlie Wong

Canadian Designers = Current Obsession.

I was watching segments from Toronto's Fashion Week over the weekend and they were showcasing their Fall/Winter 2009 Collections (my favourite time of year!) and there are so many outstanding Canucks making their mark in the fashion world - I love it!

I am extremely proud to be a Canadian. I have discovered in some of my more recent jaunts around the city, a few boutiques carrying exclusively Canadian clothiers and jewellers and it's refreshing to be able to support the arts in your country. Fashion is definitely in the arts category and whereas years ago it would have been extremely difficult to find a department store that may carry a few pieces of something a Canadian created, now I can find an entire shop of items to choose from.

This doesn't take away any of the choices I can get from my friends across the border - but there is something to be had if I'm ever asked the question "Who are you wearing?" and I can reply "oh so-and-so, a fantastic Canadian designer".

*double hugs*

mon obsession du jour

Shoes. Mon obsession du life.

I feel as though these are the shoes that would cover all my fashion needs and wants for spring and summer.

Remember every Sex and the City episode where you waited with baited breath to see what was adorning Carrie's tender tootsies? This is the power of the shoe. Atleast, that's what it does for me. I base entire outfits around a shoe. Heck, I couldn't wait to run out and buy the exact same yellow pair of heels that I wore out last season. It makes a cloudy day sunny; It makes snow melt; It makes a sad person glad. Completely frivolous and absolutely fabulous!

But, dear friends, don't forget the only rule a summer shoe wearer must abide by....

The pedicure. Don't leave home without it.

*double hugs*