Got my NAILS DID in this pretty pink color with some nail bling to match my New Year’s Eve outfit.

I was on the hunt for sparkly shoes to go with my sparkly New Years Eve dress and just when I almost gave up, I found these Gieseppe Zanotti Swarvski Crystal ‘No Heel’ Platform Shoes. I gasped at the first sight of these. They were everything I imagined minus the heel. There’s just something so magical about the missing heel and although it felt almost sinful to dish out $2000 for shoes without a heel, I just couldn’t resist. I really wanted to start 2012 off on the right foot. xo

The Christmas holidays are my absolute favourite time of year. I love everything about Xmas; the food, the carols, the lights, the family, the love and the wonderful celebration of gift giving. I hosted my 2nd Annual Fashionably Yours Xmas Potluck dinner with my FY staff. Not only am I blessed with a hard working staff, they are each individually unique, stylish, smart, kind and so much fun. I’d like to think it’s partially to do with the fact that they have a super cool boss (lol). At the end of the day, we’re like a little family and I’m the mama. lol.

We exchanged Secret Santa gifts and everyone left with major designer scores. Jaystrut was my Secret Santa (again!), but I gifted each of them with special designer items to suit each their individual styles. Only at a Fashionably Yours X-mas party, does everyone leave with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Hermes & Gucci. They work hard all year round, so X-mas is my time to spoil them. And then they spoiled me right back. There were tears of joy (Michelle), non-stop laughter (Jaystrut) and a shit load of Gucci (Hoda). We didn’t get any group shots this time, but shout out to Richard, Alison, Kathryn, Hailey & Paula who are a little camera shy. I love my team. xo

OUTFIT: (Yes, I wore red & green). Red sheer blouse (from Mendocino), Topshop green jeans, Hermes Black/Gold H belt & Clic Clak, Chanel necklace & earrings, Matiko leopard wedge boots

Presents from my staff…Christian Louboutin x Chanel books & a Links of London horseshoe charm (because I’m good luck). The books are amazing and will go nicely with the rest of my growing collection of designer coffee table books.

X-mas tree done the Fashionably Yours way…

My little Chloe was anxious to open presents

I just scored this stunning Chanel Tiffany Blue ‘Limited Edition’ 2.55 Flap bag (photo taken with my iphone). Clearly, I just can’t get enough of colored Chanel Flap Bags, but this one is super rare and oh so special. It’s exactly the color of the classic Tiffany blue. Ridiculous, right? Perhaps I’ll wear it during the Christmas Holidays. For now, it’s sitting pretty in a glass case, along with the rest of my colored Chanel arm candy. I think this one’s a keeper. xo

I was recently asked to give my expertise on “How to Buy the IT Bag” featured in The Toronto Star’s “The Kit Magazine”. The photos of me and my little puppy Chloe were shot on location at Fashionably Yours, my Toronto Designer Consignment Boutique. They asked me to show them some of my favourite iconic ‘It’ bags in my bag collection, including the Celine Mini Luggage Tote, Hermes Orange Birkin 35, Hermes Red Kelly Bag, and a few of my rare Chanel Flap bags. Shout out to Glynnis Map from The Kit for the interview. Check out the feature below…xo

OUTFIT: Armani leather pants, Talula silk blouse, Red Vintage Blazer, Christian Louboutin Leopard Daf Booty, Chanel Necklace, Chanel Mini Phone Case, Hermes Constance Belt, Collier de Chein & Clic Clak

Buy the ‘It’ Bag (photos by Jessica Blaine Smith for The Kit Magazine)

I’m a little obsessed with Fendi bikinis lately. I first discovered them in a cute little boutique in SXM and have been on a hunt for more ever since. This one’s my favourite with the monogram print and color block trim. Buying bikinis has always been a chore, not just because of the drudging task of finding one that flatters your body, but also because it’s a bit of a challenge (in Canada at least) to find sexy Brazilian cut bottoms. Fendi makes them just right. Now, back to the real world…it’s freezing out today. xo

OUTFIT: Fendi Monogram Color Block Bikini, Leonard Paris Vintage Frames (above), Balenciaga Vintage Frames (below)

Shot underwater with my Canon S95 Camera with Waterproof Case

Check out my favourite new little travel gadget…the Canon S95 Waterproof Camera Case. I brought this along with me on my recent trip to SXM and it was a smashing hit. I use several different cameras for different reasons but my absolute favorite go-to camera is the Canon S95. It has a ton of useful functions, performs excellent in low light conditions, is really easy to use, but most of all it’s super compact, compared to my bulky SLR cameras. I recently upgraded from the S90 which I ruined in the sand & beach on my last trip to St.Maarten but find that the S90 & S95 give exactly the same quality but with a few convenient cosmetic changes on the S95. I recently discovered this amazing waterproof casing for the Canon S95, on a hunt for a compact waterproof camera, but I really didn’t want to sacrifice quality. All the camera’s buttons are fully functional and it’s extremely durable, perfect for the beach, pool, or sand. xo

Mimi & Winny getting in trouble on the trampolines.

Mimi underwater…

Every year, my friend Ania & I meet the first week of December to celebrate her birthday. It’s a ritual that gives us a reason to spend quality time. Last year, we went wild in Las Vegas. This year, we chose St.Maarten (SXM), since we had such a blast in September. She gathered a crew of girls from Miami, Toronto & New York and we all met in SXM for some fun in the sun. Winny & I had a pimped out suite at the Caravanserai Beach Resort. Unfortunately, it rained quite a bit, but we caught as much sun as we could, ate way too much, partied with my friend DJ Wikked (who is the resident DJ at the hotspot Tantra SXM), and participated in “Extreme Zip-lining” at the beautiful Loterie Farm (one of my favourite places in SXM). It was nice to get a few days off from @ShopFY, before the hustle & bustle of Christmas. xo

Kelly (NYC) x Ania (Miami) x Mimi (Toronto) x Yeni (Miami) x GetJanet (Toronto) x Winny (Toronto).

OUTFIT: Leonard Paris sunglasses, Truly Madly Deeply fringe tank top, AA skirt, Tory Birch flip flops, Chanel bucket bag & bracelet

Sexy Yeni (Miami)

A view from our balcony…

DJ Wikked x Yeni x Winny x GetJanet x Mimi x Kelly x Ania (Birthday Girl)