December 11, 2013

DAILY OBSESSIONS // LEATHER DETAILS

No idea where the love for leather came from but I'm completely obsessed with leather detailing that can be found in today's fashion. From affordable Zara to Aritzia to Club Monaco. You can pretty much find the perfect leather detailing from all kinds of price point. So you have no excuse to not have at least one in your closet. It's a classic look that will add edge to any outfit you put together. 

ZARA
Image 1 of COMBINED FAUX LEATHER COAT from Zara Image 3 of LONG SWEATER WITH ELBOW PATCHES from Zara
Image 3 of BLAZER WITH FAUX LEATHER POCKETS from Zara Image 3 of DRESS WITH FAUX LEATHER SLEEVES from Zara

ARITZIA
CLUB MONACO

xx charisse
{images via Aritzia, Club Monaco, Zara}

December 3, 2013

BRANDS // CHASER

I'm currently coveting typographical shirts.
The graphic designer in me just pops out when it comes to these things.
I am all about the clean lines and simple text.
So, I'm a sucker for anything typography-related shirts.
Case in point, I bring you chaser.

Raised on rock and roll, Chaser is a contemporary clothing line dedicated to the evolution of style. Designed in Los Angeles, inspired by icons of generations past, the collection is consistently looking forward. Fit, fabrication, hand-feel and construction all reign supreme. Dressed up or dressed down, Chaser remains the authority on cool. Taking a nod from vintage and a page out of music history, the brand leans toward the direction of European taste-makers tempered with a casual modernity. Always experimenting with yarns and dyes, art meets fashion, for a look that is uniquely Chaser.

CHAMPAGNE & LEATHER - CHASERLIVE BY THE SUN - CHASER
ALL THAT YOU LOVE - PINK FLOYDCHASER - CITY OF ANGELS
PINK FLOYD - AIRMENGRATEFUL DEAD - DANCING SKELETON

xx charisse
{all images via chaser}

November 27, 2013

TRAVEL // PARIS, FRANCE

There's just something about Paris for me that I can figure out.
I am just in love with this city. I love the je ne sais quoi
The highlight of this trip was probably me sitting in Jardin des Tuilleries and eating my Laduree pastry. 
It was the most magical yet simplest thing you can think of.
Walking on the cobblestones... criss-crossing through all the bridges that links the city.
Oh Paris, why are you so magical?
I also took a day trip to Giverny, where Monet just painted away. 
This little village is about 1hr train ride outside of Paris...
tucked away in the most beautiful backdrop of greenery hills.
Just magical. 













xx charisse

November 12, 2013

MUSIC // PASSENGER

I don't think I've been in love a song as much as I love Let Her Go by Passenger.
It's been on repeat on my iPod for the past month. I can't get enough of it.

Happy Tuesday!



xx charisse

October 27, 2013

LIFE // A DELAYED HELLO + TRAVEL UPDATES


I know. I've been horrible. 
But finally I'm fully back. 
It's been almost a month since I returned from my trip but it's just now I finally had a breather.
Work was intense the moment I came back. 
It kept piling on and it just didn't seem to stop until  this past week.
I feel like I can breathe now. No longer feeling overwhelmed. 
Back to being organized. Until the next flood of campaigns comes through.

Now onto my trip.
I visited Barcelona and Paris.
10 days of blissfulness with two of my lovelies.
Eating amazing food, drinking sangrias, seeing the sights. 
And I'm already counting down to my next trip.
It was my first time in Barcelona and I had heard so much about it.
So expectations were high.
As inspiring the architecture by Antonio Gaudi was. 
I didn't love the city as I would hope to.
But don't get me wrong it is a vibrant & colourful city 
and they had so much amazing food and sangrias that taste like heaven. 
But it just wasn't for me... or not for me for more than 2 days. 


I'll be posting about Paris in the next couple of days.

Until then xx charisse

August 13, 2013

SHOPPING // 3.1 PHILLIP LIM FOR TARGET

So, I was pretty stoked to hear the news that Phillip Lim was collaborating with Target a few months back.
And now, just a month before it hits store - they've released the look book.
I may say this way too often but I want it all.
Phillip Lim has kept his signature minimalism designs and even re-created some of his well-known items.
Probably the reason why I just love this collection.
I cannot wait to get my hands on his signature Pashli bag! Epps!
I'm so happy that it's coming to the Canadian stores. And let the countdown begin...
Let's go! I'll see you on September 15!
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xx charisse
{images via refinery29}