Happy Birthday Jordana!

Happy Birthday Jordana! Pictured here at right next to Christine (centre) and me as we were heading for a night out on the town- in Kingston, Ont. in 2005 - the year Jordana, Christine & I met. And it's been nothing but fun n' games since

Really nothing has changed since '05. This one is from 2010 in Toronto

Today is Jordana's birthday!

As our trusted International Correspondent and Monday columnist, Jordana the other ventricle of our blogging heartbeat.

Thank you Jordana for all the hard work you do and congratulations on your beautiful award-winning blog, White Cabana! I wish you a perfect day of celebrations today as you think back on your past year's outstanding accomplishments and look forward to what comes next. You are one inspiring gal and I wish you a very happy happy happy birthday!

xoxo

love,

Johanne

Styling with Booties: Black Wedges

Over the last several weeks I have featured some styling options with popular boot picks for the fall and winter seasons. I began with Sorels which are very useful for anyone who has to deal with snow and slush. I then styled some outfits that worked perfectly well with classic cowboy boots. Today I am working with one of my favourite footwear options for fall/winter - the wedge bootie. They are comfortable, professional, and appropriate for evening too. They work extremely well with sharp black pieces and make a great companion for casual denim jeans or a bright evening dress.

Outfit 1: Black wedge booties + black leggings

Outfit 2: Black wedge booties + slim pencil skirt & sparkles

Outfit 3: Black wedge booties + yellow evening dress

Outfit 4: Black wedge booties + denim

Clothing details and images available at Polyvore.

Fashion in How to Steal a Million

While many of us are watching Christmas classics at this time of year, I opted for another kind of classic movie last night - How to Steal a Million starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. This 1966 rom-com was full of everything that I love in a movie - beautiful people, gorgeous clothes, romance, comedy, Paris, and gorgeous scenery (indoors and out). (I can't believe I hadn't seen this movie until last night!)

Today I have recreated some of Nicole's (Audrey Hepburn's character) colourful ensembles.

All in white - Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

All in white - Inspired by Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

Pretty in Pink - Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

PJs, pink & rainboots - Inspired by Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

Yellow suit - Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

Yellow & white - Inspired by Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

Black lace - Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

Black Lace - Inspired by Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million

For more photos and fashion commentary about How to Steal a Million, read this.

Outfits styled by Jordana via Polyvore.

New Designer Discovery: Harlyn

When I was in the Nest & Cradle store in Victoria a few weeks ago almost everything that I pulled off the clothing racks was by Harlyn, a new-to-me brand. Designed by Maria Stanley, Los Angeles based Harlyn has a pretty collection of feminine, vintage-inspired, printed pieces that have caught the attention of celebrities like Sienna Miller, Alyssa Milano, and Kristin Cavallari,

I wish I had time to try on these flamingo printed pants (remember this flamingo post?) because now I'm definitely regretting it!

Flamingo pants by Maria Stanley of Harlyn

It does take a lot to attract the attention of a monochromatic-loving gal like me but Harlyn has successfully done it. Just look at these awesome - and varied - prints...

Images courtesy of Harlyn.