New Canadian Plus-Size Magazine!

Today is a very important day for the Canadian plus-size fashion industry! Dare Magazine, a brand new Canadian plus-size magazine launched this morning! You won't find it on the stands though because Dare is a beautifully executed interactive magazine. I am totally blown away with how Diana Di Poce (the seriously talented brains behind Dare) has pulled it off so seamlessly and filled it with curvy content that definitely hits home!

Please take a moment to check it out: daremag.ca


I'm in it too!! I have two short pieces in this issue that talks about trends to watch for spring/summer and my fave independently owned plus-size clothing stores in Toronto!

Here's a direct link to the issue: Dare Magazine - Spring/Summer 2013

With the ever lovely Kristina Yeo as the cover girl!

Let me know what you think in the comments!

xxo, dee

OOTD: cute n' casual

So I elected for a short and sweet selfie-post today because it's been way too long since my previous entry. This is my new favourite 'quick, cute & casual' outfit and has been since I picked up the striped sweater from Addition Elle's sale rack. It's SO comfy! I'm really digging the b/w stripes right now too. Some of you might have caught me ranting on twitter about my love for my hot pink lipstick from Sephora (Mr. Lover) which I used to add a fun pop of colour.

Top: Addition Elle - Black and white striped hi-low sweater
Jeans: Torrid - Sophia Rhinstone Rivet Skinny Jeans
Wide Calf Boots: Lane Bryant 

Lipstick: Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick - Mr. Lover
Nailpolish: Essie - Watermelon
Big ring/necklace: old
smaller rings are from a set from Penningtons

How would you style a B&W striped sweater?

 xxo, dee

weekend wishlist: road trip

I am just way too thrilled about this, not to share it with you all. My two amazing cousins, my sister and I  have decided to brave an all-girls cross-USA road trip this summer.

Our goal: Dip our toes in the ocean off the coast of California.

My first thoughts were obviously, "will we make it?", "this is going to hurt my wallet" and "omg, what do I wear?". I've left the country a few times in my life, mostly when I was too young to remember most of what was happening. My most recent (and first trip as an adult) into the states was only last year, so I am beyond excited for this experience.

Since this decision, my brain has gone full-fledged beach/southwestern-inspired boho. I figured it would be a fantastic time to share a weekend wishlist with you as I search for some much needed road trip worthy threads.

Click 'read more' to check out some of my must-haves.