Outfit Inspiration: Olivia Palermo

Photo: Vogue.com

Olivia Palermo was that girl on The City everyone loved to hate. However, there was always something about her that made me lean towards her side. I think it was her sense of style! It's no surprise that Olivia's sense of style and media presence has transformed her into a stylish socialite invited to all the best parties. Case in point, Mulberry! Okay, so where's my reality show & invites to all the "it" events of the season!?

Key details of her outfit: Pointed toe heels with fitted pants, pretty in pink peplum top & an oversized clutch. Chic and ladylike without looking too over the top!

Were you Team Whitney or Team Olivia?

Shopping haul: pictures!

1. Snacks for the road. Yes, I'm the girl that brings veggies along with me while I go shopping by myself.

2. I made a stop at Starbucks and replaced the water in my cup (which I downed in no time at al) with a tall soy latte with a shot of sugar free vanilla syrup. I also picked up the low fat (not so low in my opinion... 8 grams still? Come on, Starbucks) banana bread slice with mini chocolate chips on top (okay, now it's not so healthy) and walnuts (redemption?).

3. I spent a good hour sitting on the floor in front of the fashion section at Chapters. I tried to take a picture of myself sitting there... all alone... and of course someone walked by at that moment. Make yourself seem like a vain & insane idiot? Check!

4. An artsy snap shot. I'm so clever.

5. I ended up coming home with Whitney Port's new book! I have skimmed through it briefly now, but it looks great! Lots of fashion tips, but also pointers for throwing a perfect party, healthy eating & fitness, and tons of other topics.

6. Scott Schuman takes a mean photo, and I was so inspired when I was flipping through his book! It's amazing to see what people wear and pull off so well!

7. Remember these babies from my Currently Craving list? Yeah, someone returned them after ordering them online, and they were the last pair and also happened to be in my size! OH, and they were an additional 50% off the clearance price. Scoooore!

8. I also purchased these super cute boots (also 50% off clearance price). They have a wedge heel and look like a men's work boot, but obviously they are way cuter. They toughen up any outfit, and they are so comfortable too!

9. Outfit of the day! Apparently I deleted the pictures of the shirts I bought (whoopsies), but here is one of them (the other is the same, just pink & gray).

10. Making a goofy face for all of you! Pure by Alfred Sung long sleeve shirt, gifted scarf, Pashu skinny jeans, Spring Shoes wedge boots.

And more good news: I got a raise at work! This calls for a cosmopolitan. Or maybe not, because I have been eating so healthy today! What do you guys think?

Celebrity Style: Whitney Port

Whitney Port has made her way to fame by being not only a reality star, but a fashion designer and a style icon as well. Her signature blonde waves are copied by many, and her sense of fashion is copied across the globe. As well as her clothing line, Whitney Eve, she also has a book out! Can you say talented? I first got a sneak peek into her glamorous life via The Hills, where here and her equally stylish friend Lauren Conrad worked together at Teen Vogue. Once Whitney came out with her very own reality show, I was hooked! Fashion and one of my favourite reality stars all in one shot!

In the above pictures, Whitney is wearing a Thierry Mugler dress, earrings by LuLu Frost, and shoes & bag by Giuseppi Zanotti to the People Style Watch's 'A Night of Red Carpet Style' event. Hey Whitney, if you read this and need someone to take that fabulous dress of your hands, drop me a line! I'll gladly take it!

What do you guys think of Whitney's outfit?

The City of the Pretty

1. The girls of The City sure like their dresses. Glitzy, glamorous, and with a short hem line, too! Nevertheless, the girls pull it off with California flare. I especially love Audrina's rose coloured sequin number!

2. Okay, although the girls look great here, I can't help but think of a ladybug when I see Whitney's dress. I love how she paired it with opaque black tights and black boots though - the dark combination makes her already long legs look like they go on forever, and Lauren looks like a Greek goddess! Plus: Great shoes all around!

3. Think pink! Whitney's hot pink dress and smokey eye makes her look like a blonde bombshell! I love the ruffles on the front of Lauren's dress as well, and Audrina, are you wearing the same shoes as in picture two? Regardless! I would love a pair of gold heels like that.

4. Front row at the show, of course! From floaty to maxi to strapless and... Brody? The girls opt for stylish options no matter where they go, and of course they would for a fashion show! My favourite of this picture: Whitney's feminine and fluttery dress. Yeah, I'm team Whitney.


I'm also team CANADA! I'm sitting on the couch scouring fashion blogs while the Canadian Jr. game plays in the background. My mom's Facebook status (it's becoming the norm these days for parents to have Facebook. Apparently my dad is out of the loop): "The house has hockey fever!"

Have a fabulous night everyone! I'm debating whether I should jam on the gym tonight due to a headache, but I'm sure I will feel a lot better if I JUST DO IT and go to bed early! In addition, I was called into work tomorrow for a 12:30 start - YES, I can sleep in and hopefully sleep off this cold that is plaguing me!

Aah tea time! I need all the liquid I can get!

Bisous!

Holly xoxo

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I love how Whitney Port is able to pull off looking casual, feminine and casual. She looks chic and put together all the time! New Year's resolution: step out of my comfort zone and add some more edgier pieces to my wardrobe (eg a pair of killer black ankle boots). Also, must find the perfect black blazer!



Olivia Palermo has always been one of my fashion icons. It all started one evening as I was watching The City, as I'm sure it happened quite the same for others! Her shoes are always gorgeous, and the way she incorporates colour and accessories really make her outfits ones to remember!

On a personal note of my own: I went shopping today with Lauren... Photos to come, once my camera is charged & the pictures are uploaded!

Love, Holly :)