Weekend Web Round-up: April 26th edition

Happy weekend! Over the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to attend a number of "women in business" networking events. Being relatively new in my career, it's always inspiring to hear from others about their own professional journeys. More often than not, I walk away with a few gems that I keep close and reach for, especially when work (and life) get very busy. 

This week's web inspiration comes from three different categories of women. Each are successful (and coincidentally famous) in their own right and inspired me this week. 

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Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen on The Ellen Show are hilarious and refreshingly human. The petite fashion moguls have come a long way since their Full House days with their Elizabeth and James and The Row lines being among my favourites for minimalistic chic. 

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The Duchess of Cambridge, during her tour of New Zealand and Australia, has provided one sartorial treat after another. The WhatKateWore blog is the guide to see in detail everything that was worn. There is something so refreshingly feminine, elegant and chic about Catherine's wardrobe choices. I'm even more impressed with how at ease she looks in both "fast fashion" like her go-to Zara blazers and skinny jeans as well as her impressive collection of high-end designers. She is truly the master of restyling and re-purposing pieces for multiple occasions. 

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I'm currently reading Arianna Huffington's Thrive and this interview with Julianne Moore in Harper's Bazaar offers eight key takeaways for how to elevate one's life from merely existing to thriving.

Have an amazing day!

Image sources: Ellen Show, WhatKateWore blog, Harper's Bazaar

Weekend Web Round-up: March 21st Edition

Happy weekend! It was an especially exhausting week that was prefaced by a lively weekend celebrating at a friend's wedding. The silver lining was that despite the hectic schedule, the temperatures were slightly warming up (could it be that Spring could finally be starting?).

Here's what inspired me this week:

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WhoWhatWear's The Key to Showing The Right Amount of Skin is a great reference tool for subtly (and age-appropriately) wearing Spring's less coverage-heavy looks. The trick? If you're going to showcase one body part, keep the others modestly covered. 

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Elle's 10 Must-Have Items to Revamp Your Spring Wardrobe is another great list to inspire shopping for the upcoming season. The highlight is that there's not too much here that you don't already likely have - it's just a matter of restyling to suit the warmer weather.

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Harper's Bazaar's Jean Queens: Inspiring Celebrity Denim is especially interesting for me. I'm fortunate to work in an office where jeans are considered okay for everyday wear. However, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to wear my denim while still being work-appropriate. The caveat here is that not every look is right for the office, so pick and choose your look according to your company dress code. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Image credits: WhoWhatWear, Elle.com, Harper's Bazaar 

Weekend Web Round-up: February 28th Edition

Happy Friday! In keeping with the spirit of inspiration, here are some especially interesting links that have rocketed my Spring style-planning into overdrive.

1. Who What Wear's "The Appeal of the French Fashion Editor". It's Paris Fashion Week, so why not draw a little inspiration from les femmes élégantes? I love nothing more than minimalistic style that truly epitomizes effortless chic.

2. Neiman Marcus launched their new iOS mobile application, which combines their blog and Instagram account into an interactive shopping experience. Now if only Canadian retailers could start ramping up their tech game...

3. After much anticipation, the SJP shoe collection by Sarah Jessica Parker launched exclusively at Nordstrom today.  Prices range from around $227 - $495 CAD. I'm personally coveting the "Fawn" style, a classic suede pump in perfect-for-Spring teal. I also love the subtle grosgrain detail on the heel of each shoe, said to be Sarah's nod to the ribbons she wore in her hair as a child. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Image sources: 1) WhoWhatWear ; 2) Luxury Daily; 3) Nordstrom

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