New Video - Bruno Mars "Gorilla"

The latest banger from Bruno Mars is one of my "burst out signing in the car when i'm all alone" jams of the moment.

The steamy video, which was released on Tuesday (October 15), features Freida Pinto ("Slumdog Millionaire" actress) as a stripper who dances for Bruno on stage while he belts out his lyrics.

Check out the video for "Gorilla," which Mars directed himself, in the player below (not viewable from a mobile device):

xo. 

L

New Music - JB

The kid has been off the music scene for a minute (probably because he's been too busy causing ruckus and acting like a spoiled little brat).  He did manage however to find the time to release a new single this week  (which I only even gave a listen to because Diplo produced it).  

Not bad Beibs, not bad at all....

 

Xo. 

L.

HILARIOUS: The 18 stages of Buying a Handbag (or anything pricey for that matter) Online

The team over at Purseblog.com recently posted this and I just couldn't resist sharing it with all of you.  They totally nailed it and I couldn't stop laughing.  Enjoy!

PS.  You have to view this from a computer.  The GIFs don't work from a cellphone.

1. When you first see a bag you love

2. When you see the price

3. When you start negotiating with yourself

4. When you shop around, hoping to find a sale or free shipping or SOMETHING

5. When you decide that free shipping is, in fact, a great deal

6. When you convince yourself to sleep on it and decide in the morning

7. When you go back to visit the bag’s page

8. When you check your bank account

9. When you ask your friends if they think you should buy it

10. When you talk yourself into it

11. When you frantically type in your shipping info before you can talk yourself back out of it

12. When you see the order confirmation email

13. When you continuously refresh the tracking info

14. When you realize you cannot afford to go out for at least a month

15. When the tracking info finally says “out for delivery”

16. When you unwrap your new bag

17. When you revel in the afterglow of your purchase

18. When you Instagram your new baby

So good!

xo.

L

Spring/Summer 14' Handbag Preview

Yes, you read correctly.  It isn't even Winter yet and you can already pre-order some of the IT bags for the upcoming Spring 14' season.

After their debut at Paris Fashion Week a few weeks ago, literally 2 days later some of these bags became available online for pre-order.  I love the internet!!

If you are already longing for the days of flip flops and jean shorts, check out these Spring bags for a little motivation to get you through these next 6 months of ccccooold weather....

 Balenciaga Traveler Backpack
Available for pre-order here

Alexander McQueen Butterfly Knuckle Duster Bag
Available for pre-order here

Chloe Charlotte Medium Tote
Available for pre-order here

Sophie Hulme Mini Zip Bowling Bag (LOVE this one!!)
Available for pre-order here

Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Small Carryall Bag
Available for pre-order here

Alexander Wang Lizard Embossed Satchel
Available for pre-order here

New Music - Lorde

I, like many, am OBSESSED with the new artist on the scene named Lorde.  Six months after the release of her debut song "Royals" I still have it on constant repeat.

Here is the new track she just dropped called "Team"...

Happy Listening!

xo. 

L.

SJP carries the unreleased Coach Borough Bag

When it comes to fashion, Sarah Jessica Parker is known for a lot of things - but wearing affordable pieces isn’t necessarily one of them. So when she steps out in something I can even remotely dream of affording, I take notice.

The Borough collection is brand new for Fall 2013 for Coach, and will launch in stores and online on October 16. This collection has a noticeably more modern and sleek vibe than most other Coach bags of the very recent past, and seems decidedly less, well, Coach-y (aka cheap looking & logo overdose).  At first glance, this bag resembles a nice cross between a Celine and a Saint Laurent and will no doubt be more affordable (prices start at $548).

This new collection for Coach will surely be a classic and I admittedly say, I'm majorly impressed!

xo.

L.

What I Wore + Recent Purchases - Vegas Edition

I know, I know, I've been neglectful of my new born baby lately.  Sorry guys, it's been a hectic month!  I've started another semester of night classes, took up hot yoga, moved into a house in a different city, started full-on renovations, had one of my best friend's weddings and just went to Vegas for 4 nights, all in the last few weeks of September!

The view from our room at The Cosmopolitan Hotel

Here are a few outfits from my recent trip.  As you can see, I got a lot of use out of my J. Crew necklace that I just recently purchased on sale....

Plaid shirt with leather quilted shoulders - Forever 21, Necklace - J. Crew, Distressed denim shorts - Rag & Bone, Bag - Balenciaga, Studded Valentino look-a-likes - THE BAY!! (Every time I have worn these, people think they're the real deal).  The $29 price tag totally beats the $1200 price tag on the Valentino Rockstuds).

Necklace - J.Crew, Shirt - Forever 21, Distressed denim shorts - Rag & Bone, Lace and leather Espadrilles - Valentino

There goes my J. Crew necklace again..., Leather Biker - BCBG, White tank - Aritizia, White Skort (MY FAV!) - Zara, Purple zipper booties - Guiseppe Zanotti, Bag - Chanel

Dress - Topshop, Heels - Zara

 
A few things I picked up while in Vegas...

Tory Burch Horse Hair Flats 

Gucci Cross-Body Bag

Dolce Vita "Sanders" Leather Boots

Pssssst! Dry Shampoo
($8 at Walgreen's - You MUST pick this up on your next visit to the US.  I swear by this stuff!)

A few recent purchases in Vancouver:

These Lancome Serums are a little on the pricey side but I am at the age now where I need to start investing in good skin products.  After much research, both of these serums came highly recommended:

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Serum

Lancome Dreamtone - Customized Skin Tone Correcting Serum

 

Zara Striped Knit Sweater

Zara Checkered Shirt

Zara Fine Stripe Scarf

(Resembles the Burberry linen scarf but for a fraction of the price!)

Xo.

L.