New Arrivals: Holiday 2010

  The Lynx Blouse

New Arrivals: Holiday 2010

 

Whitney Dress

 

Evelyn Jacket

Introducing our new Holiday Series

I think it's time to kick the blog up a notch. Especially during the holiday season! Add a little dust of sparkle if you will!  So we're launching a new Holiday Blog Series.  A one on one with an inspiring individual. Some scoop on their holiday favourites and their everyday! We hope you enjoy.

 

Time to add some sparkle and peak inside imaginations. 

 

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Holiday Q&A with: Heidi Merrick

 First up in our holiday one on one series is fashion designer Heidi Merrick.
HeidiMerrick.com 

1.Your favorite holiday tradition?

Surfing with the whole family it’s 3 generations in the water. With the winter light, the clear air and the cold water it’s just magical.

2. Favorite holiday movie?

The Sound of Music, I’m not sure why it’s holiday for me.

3. What’s on your Christmas wish list?

Health for my family and maybe new buttonhole machine.

4. Favorite Christmas baking?

I don’t like sweets! But I did win a prize for a Yule log I made in high school. Maybe I’ll give that a try this year.

5. Champagne or rum ‘n eggnog?

Champagne, bien sur!

6. What does the day in the life of you look like?

That Gustav Klimt painting with the naked family and gilded quilt.

7. If you had to be a day of the week, which day of the week would you be?

I’d be the Tuesday that you don’t go to work or school you just take the time to change your own stars.

8. What inspires you?

People. I just had dinner with Yigal Azrouel and I have a serious designer crush.

9. When in doubt, what’s your go-to outfit?

Black cashmere crew neck sweater, black riding pants and nude flats.

10. Your last clothing/accessory purchase?

Said nude flats, they are Celine from Barney’s -I love!

11.West or East coast?

WEST! Hello! Mountains, deserts, beach and winter surfing, it isn’t even a contest to me.

12.Best vintage find?

I have a vintage Chanel that my first boss Jennifer Smith gave me. It’s amazing, it has the couture label from when Chanel ran the house. I’ve often wondered if she touched it.

13. Your ideal Friday evening?

Home with Hiver and Johnny, candlelight, maybe a slight wind and lots of cuddling.

14.You have $10 to spend in 10minutes. Go?

Prosecco for the studio! A wee toast and break.

15. Words to live by?

Cool and luxe! Or maybe “put on love”.

Image from Heidi Merrick and C Magazine

New Arrivals: Heidi Merrick

The Dillon Stripe Top 

Perfection. Really!

The Rodney Legging
Don't even get me started on these gold leaf leggings. I think they are the coolest thing of the year. Especially worn with stripes. So unexpected.   

The Effie Stripe Dress
An easy shift dress. Perfect for every. single. day!

 

The Franklin Dress

Um! Hello! Made out of cracked leather. A seriously insane strapless dress! 

Gorgeous!

All images via. HEIDI MERRICK

New Arrivals: Land by Land

Introducing Land by Land candles. 

Made by two grandmothers from New York City in their own little atelier.
With scents like Cassis, Leather, Rosemary, Cedar, Savon and so on...

Wondering Around Wednesday.

All this snow and chilly chilly air have me daydreaming about our trips to Los Angeles, so I've compiled a list of our favourite haunts. I figure there is no better day to do so than on a chilly snowy day like today. It might (just might), exude some warmth. 

Where we Stay: Venice Beach Place 

 

Favourite Coffee Joint: Groundwork

 

Favourite places to shop:

 

American Rag & Co.-  Princepessa -  Heist -  Dolce Vita

Best Vintage store hands down: The Way We Wore
This place is magical. I've never seen so much vintage designer treasures in one place. For real real vintage. Possibly the best hour and a half I have spent in a long time. Pucci, Chanel, YSL, Dries.. you name it, they were there and I touched them all! Sigh!

Found! A very cool new shop: Mohawk General Store
A well curated mix of fashion, music and furniture. Very well done! 

My favourite moment from our last trip was spending an evening with Heidi Merrick, her husband Johnny and their sweet little girl Hiver. Wining, dining, and chatting the night away at Little Dom's (which is a remarkable little Italian restaurant.)

 

I loved that evening so much! Heidi is a huge inspiration to me. In early 2008, in the beginning stages of my store, I remember reading about her in Domino magazine. It was one of those moments where I thought, "here's a girl who takes the right things in life seriously". Makes clothing she wants to wear. Surrounds herself with family, friends, fashion, and the ocean. Her confidence and realness was something I knew I wanted to emulate in my business too. I don't know if she knows this, but she is my new Los Angeles BFF, Best Fashion Friend for sure.

Stay tuned folks, we're launching our Holiday Q&A series this Friday with some of our favorite peeps. First up is Heidi herself.

New Arrivals: Line and Dot Holiday 2010

Road Sequin Sleeve Blouse $118

 
Moroccan Jacket $148

New Arrivals: Line and Dot Holiday 2010

Gingerly Jacket $168

 

Ronson Velvet Jacket 

$148

New Arrivals: Avoca Cashmere and Wool Throws

 

 

Grab those movies, some popcorn and that couch. The exact accessory for those comfy occasions is here; the Avoca Cashmere and Wool throws. By no means do these photos do these any justice. You have to come in and feel the gorgeousness yourself. A perfect gift for anyone on your list, especially yourself! Prices $148-$178

New Arrivals: Avoca Socks Galore!

Okay, seriously! So cute, right? For tall boots or for warm toes at home. The Best!

All socks $26/pair

New Arrivals: Back to Basics - Stripes

We love stripes! Especially cozy ones like these! Happy Snow day!