CHANEL CRUISE 2012 DINNER.

A dinner held in Karl Lagerfeld's honor. 

A dinner celebrating the 2010 

Chanel Cruise line.

A dinner in Paris, with all of Karl's favorite ladies: 

Blake, Clemence, Vanessa... 

and one notably missing, the lovely Diane Kruger.

scarves. huge scarves.

if there is one accessory that this girl cannot live without, yup, you guessed it....

it's a big, cozy scarf.

you could even call it my security blanket.

whether i'm simply running out for a latte and a magazine in lululemon leggings, uggs and a parka; headed to class in combat boots, a maxi skirt and leather jacket; or out on the town in booties, leather leggings and a faux-fur cardigan.... yes, I am wearing a scarf.

it could be my tried-and-true military-green, thermal version from aritzia; a black infinity style from american apparel that goes with absolutely anything; a classic black and white houndstooth wrap from club monaco; or the newest [and current favorite] addition to the collection-

a massive cream, red and teal wool option from tna.
xx sammy

sweet, sweet summer.

well hello there fellow fashionista's and fashionist-er's ;)

i'm not sure about all of you........ but thank goodness i have air conditioning and a pool or i don't know if i could hold up in this heat wave that's taken over our city of Toronto. the only fashion statement one can make in this beyond-balmy weather is one that consists of a sexy swimsuit, flat sandals, a pair of sunnies and a straw fedora [mine in order would be from victoria's secret, aldo, urban outfitters and club monaco]. toss on a long and breezy maxi or a cute mini at night if you're going to brave the heat!

i'm still in summer school, and at least i'm studying fashion or i don't know how i could possibly give up tanning by the pool. i'm currently working on a trend board [for my history & trend forecasting course], and since we're in the midst of a sweltering summer, my inspiration is going to be beachwear! once it's all finished i'll post photos. i did my first major persuasion speech and...... for the girl who was previously semi-crippled by anxiety, but has now discovered a new-found confidence, got a 93%!! i was so happy after my speech and am delighted that my research and perseverence paid off :)

this week Christian Dior and Chanel have been showing their S/S 2011 pieces on the Paris runway, and both Blake Lively and Jessica Alba made appearances, sporting a dress by each designer at their respective shows:

Blake Lively shows off her refreshing fashion taste in cream Christian Dior [my absolute favorite part of the outfit is her cute little hair piece!], and then looks absolutely island-pretty in a pastel Chanel frock

Jessica Alba looks adorable in a pastel print Dior haute couture summer dress, and then beautifully pulls off a white Chanel dress with waist-cinching red belt, and stunning black lace booties

last but not least, i've got to give Nikki Reid, a la Twilight, props for this precious outfit: a loose fit floral dress, with a trendy black-studded cross-body bag, and purple suede heels...

lots of love,
sammy xx

the MET: spring 2010.

the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute's held a fabulous party in NYC last night titled, "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity". i'm still a bit confused as to where my invite got lost?.........regardless, I sit here with my eyes glued to the screen and salivate in a way only a jealous and burgeoning fashionista could do. my 5 best dressed ladies are:

nicole richie in marc jacobs

kate bosworth in valentino

blake lively in marchesa

emma watson in burberry

camilla belle in jason wu

my choice for best dressed couple also includes the woman i would choose as best dressed overall. the shoes; the dress; the beauty of sienna and jude.

sienna miller in emillio pucci and jude law