When I found out that my girlfriend Tanya (who by the way, is one of the most successful realtors in my city) had a listing in the 1912 heritage building where I had my first apartment, I jumped at the chance to see it.  A wave of emotions overcame me as I walked up to the Anderson Estates, which now stands behind wrought iron gates and gives an air of exclusivity. This is where I spent my younger years as a single girl and starving university student.  My life then was tumultuous but fun. Crazy parties. Crazy roommates. Crazy boyfriends.  As a result, I’ve been feeling especially nostalgic these last few days and have even been tempted to purchase the unit for sentiment sake. It’s been completely redone with a Sex and The City chicness that even Carrie Bradshaw would appreciate.

Enjoy the images below and the ones from my Instagram feed.

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Here’s an Instagram shot of a look that I put together for a French Riviera themed party over the the weekend.  My inspiration was Brigitte Bardot so I wore an Armani Breton striped dress, voluminous hair and strong cat eye makeup. I really felt as though I had travelled back to 1960s Paris!  I hope you all had a fun weekend too.

You might remember how much I love cobalt blue here and now I have a pair of jeans in this same color.  On mark with spring’s colored jeans trend, they are absolutely electrifying!  I wore them to a recent fashion event in my city and these SOLD Spring Street skinnies were also featured in Life and Style magazine.

There are so many ways to wear colored jeans but here, I opted for a more relaxed look with a button down blouse from Zara, nude Michael Kors shoes and a creamy Prada handbag.

How are you injecting color into your wardrobe this season?

Here’s some serious eye candy for all of you to feast your eyes upon.  My friend Mun Dhariwal, who’s walked the runways from London to Mumbai shared his personal style with me.  In addition to being an international model,  fitness trainer and television star, this hottie is talented at many things like…

…fetching water in the woods.

…getting underneath the hood when duty (or a damsel) calls.

…throwing a mean left hook.

…ripping up the dance floor.

…and just sitting pretty!

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Getting Ready For A Night Out

I start my prep by going to the gym…have a great all-body work out so I get my natural high and positive energy. I then have a quick shave, shower, choose my outfit…and get ready to party!

Personal Style

I have two types of style.  A relaxed style which I lounge in: gym wear, tracksuits, t-shirts and casuals. I have a going out style which is smart casual. But I would say overall, I have a trendy style.

Bollywood and Hollywood Style Icons

My Bollywood style icon is Hrithik Roshan. The guy is amazing and looks good in anything he wears.  My Hollywood style icon is David Beckham. He always dresses well with such good variety.

Personal Grooming

I love using a good skin and body cream to keep my skin looking young. I like to use Clean and Clear products for cleansing as they work well for me.

The Man Bag

I don’t really have a man bag but I can tell you what I have in my gym and work bags. Gym bag: spare gym clothes, music player, energy drinks, training gloves and bands. My work bag is quite boring though – full of paperwork and folders!

Style Inspiration

I like many people’s styles, but a close friend of mine Rocky S. is a fashion designer. He always inspires me to have good taste and follow the latest trends. 

Style Tips

Wear whatever you feel you look good in. If you feel good, you will look good!

Although it’s officially Spring here in Canada, it certainly doesn’t feel like it.  So, I spent this past week in the hot Arizona sun sitting poolside and sipping sangria.  I wish I could have stayed longer!

What are some of your getaway essentials?  I always take my favourite bikinis like this orange one from Shoshanna as well as something new to make me feel good when I arrive at my destination.  My latest purchase being the white and rose gold ruffle monokini from Victoria’s Secret.  I also don’t leave home without my fedora, bright pink Tory Burch beach tote, Jimmy Choo shades and a pair of glittery Havaianas.

After sunset, I let the desert nights seduce me into wearing slip dresses and sheer tunics from Winter Kate, one of my favourite brands for the boho gypsy look.  I hope you are all keeping your body and soul warm no matter where you might be!

Apologies my lovely readers for being so MIA since my Miami trip.  Life has caught up with me in a fast and furious way – making me realize that as much as we try to control things, the universe has a way of taking over.  Nevertheless, it’s important to stop for a moment and savour the sweet things, big or small, that make us happy.  So, here’s what I’ve been loving lately…

Blue jewels…or cobalt blue anything really, as I  can’t get enough of this colour right now.

Brown arm candy…a little Louis Vuitton+ a little Michael Kors  = a gorgeous combination.

Purple Pradas…I can’t believe how I have neglected you, but hopefully you had fun the other night!

Pink flowers…beckon me to smell them.  Resistance is futile.  

White shellac…brings new meaning to ‘tough as nails.’  

Hakkasan is one of my favourite restaurants in the world so I always make dinner reservations there if I find a location in the city that I’m visiting.  In North America, there are only two Hakkasans and luckily, one of them happened to be at the sprawling Fontainebleau Resort in Miami.  So, it was only appropriate to commence the evening at the gorgeous Hakkasan bar where the bartender worked his magic — resulting in three very satisfied customers!  I definitely recommend the ‘Red Hot Passion’ martini made with Stoli white pomegranate, green apple, agave nectar, lemon juice and pomegranate juice.

Here are some of my Instagram snapshots from a recent Miami trip…

the super-cute porch of the Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive

the backdrop for an infamous South Beach culture

the former Versace mansion, now called The Villa, where everything is still big and fancy

the tranquil roof-top pool of the Dream Hotel

 the most delicious ‘Red Hot Passion Martinis’ at Hakkasan restaurant in the Fontainebleau resort

the bible to South Beach - Ocean Drive Magazine

the best grilled cheese sandwich on the planet – at the Tudor House

the most glamorous loveseat I spotted in the Design District

the pleasure of lazy days where time is irrelevant

the ‘floating staircase’ at the Mondrian hotel

the day bed – one of the greatest inventions of mankind

the Miami nights

Spending the day strolling through Miami’s Design District was probably the highlight of my recent trip.  Nothing makes me happier than being surrounded by galleries, cafes and boutiques.  That’s really the perfect day for me in any city.

This sexy image of Victoria’s Secret supermodels Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes, shot by Mario Testino for V Magazine, is inspiring my latest project which is styling a music video for a Canadian artist.  I’ll keep you all posted in the weeks to come.  In the meantime, get your VS Angels fix here for more pics from this shoot.