Playing Dress up with Makeup at the Katrin Leblond Boutique
February third was a soiree to remember, courtesy of the Katrin Leblond Boutique on St. Laurent here in the 514. Ladies from all around Montreal gathered in KL’s fresh breath of feminine air creative space and played dress up from 5pm till 7pm (and some lucky ones even a tad longer). Here are a few [...]
My Struggle with the Worlds Perception of Beauty
Over the past weeks happenings (multiple photo shoots) and a starting obsession with Nip/Tuck, I can’t help but speak out on our worlds misconstrued vision of beauty. First up I need you all to understand that most of what we see in the beauty/fashion industry is a downright LIE. I am not accusing models of [...]
514 Outfit Post – Getting Ready for the Billie Boutique Fashion Blogger Soiree!
So last night I was invited to a very, very, very cool Montreal Fashion Blogger event at the Billie Boutique on Laurier street. Oh la la!!! With champagne, cupcakes, giveaways, and a chance to meet fellow Montreal bloggers how on earth could I say no?!? What I consider to be one of the most enjoyable [...]
514 Outfit Post – Fall Back in Black
Damn it’s been cold here in the 514 lately… good excuse to break out my winter apparel Hope the weather is treatin’ you a little better wherever you may be! What I’m Wearing Rudsak Russian inspired military double breasted jacket Calvin Klein dress shirt Vince lycra dress pants Nine West Boots Marc by Marc bag [...]
M.A.C. Back to Black – texture obsession
Aight, I’m hoping that no one is hearing this for the first time and is out there experiencing the ABSOLUTELY REVOLUTIONARY line M.A.C has recently released… Back to Black. Back to black indeed – I never left it! Dabbling in shimmers, creams, powders and glosses, black has never EVER looked so good. I have snapped [...]
514 Outfit Post – Back Home/Getting Ready
So, I’m slowly getting back into the groove of everyday 514 life… little by little errands and chores are getting done… but damn have I missed my wardrobe, selection, and the little creature comforts of home… What I’m Wearing Rayure lycra blouse top Vince lycra second skin pants DVF Leather Jacket MAC Back in Black [...]
Today I’m feelin’ blue…
… cause I’m missin’ my long hair… …and these earrings I was once allowed to borrow… Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds… yum yum yum yum yum… I would eat them for breakfast if I could (and didn’t have to sacrifice my teeth)… K… my hair looks mousy here… but wait for it… waaaait for it… It is [...]
514 Outfit Post – Chillin’ with Tatoo’d Ladies
Angelique Houtkamp is a goddess in my world. The beautiful german tatoo artist designs and makes the most stunning permanent ladies. Pin-ups with a sadistic/flapper/twenties edge… just my style. Eat your heart out! This one is me. I am Gemini… hear me ROAR!!! This is what I want to be reincarnated into Exactly this. Pug’s [...]
Fashionista Flare – Warhol Vs. Phillips…
… Send me back in time… Before I even say ANYTHING… first off – how effing AMAZING is the hair on these outfits??? What a well achieved effect. Kudos! We all love a healthy dose of pop art now do we not? I for one cannot get enough of the mainstream artistic interpretations… sometimes not [...]
514 Outfit Post – Montreal Architectural Treat
Beauty is inevitably all around the 514… I’ve been cruisin‘ around in the convertible as of late with the top off, and well… you can really see the world! Look up! Look up! For the first time in a long time I am becoming more and more aware of the beautiful commercial buildings of the [...]
Luxury Lust Contest Winners!
And finally… it is time to announce the winners of my Luxury Lust Makeup Contest (about friggin’ time huh?!?)… Soooo… a big well deserved congratulations goes out to… Kittie Rae! Kittie chose Betsey Johnson as her makeup look inspiration for my Luxury Lust contest and NAILED IT! Bringing the use of vibrant color and original [...]
Luxury Lust Makeup Contest Entries!
Ladies, ladies, LADIES!!! WOW is all that I can manage out of my lips… you have really raised the bar this time!!! I want to commend ALL OF YOU on a kick ASS collection of makeup looks that have been gathered all together and been squeezed into this one post! You all look gorgeous!!! Eat [...]
514 Outfit Post – Night and Day
What I’m Wearing – Night DVF draped “Grecian” dress Coach Booties (test drove them for the first time last night – SUPER comfy) Aldo accessories chain ribbon necklace Nine West gemstone clutch Gucci Watch John Hardy Bamboo hoop earrings MAC Angel lipstick and liner in Stripdown … and the ULTIMATE accessory – my gorgeous neighbor [...]
What I’m Lovin’…
Sending out some love to my babe last night… … and getting some back this morning Aren’t they beautiful!? I woke up to these! Talk about choosing the right side of the bed! My new bike! The cruiser is finally COMPLETELY assembled and lookin‘ mighty fine if I may say so myself (thanks babe)! Going [...]
Grimm’s Fairytale Makeup Contest Entry
The STUNNING Tali over at The Gloss Goss is hosting a super cool contest folks… inspired by the genius – yet haunting and disturbed Grimm’s Brothers! Modern day Disney fairy tales are completely sugar coated in comparison to some of their original stories that show no mercy to the heroines and villains…. this was something [...]









