Vanessa Hudgens in Blue Moon

On Tuesday, January 17, bohemian beauty Vanessa Hudgens was papped arriving at the Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, lookin' summery and comfortable in one of my personal favourites, the Blu Moon Summer Lovin' Maxi Dress in purple. V accessorized with one of her go-to bags, Cole Haan's Phoebe Leather Cross Body Bag and a breezy purple scarf; perfect for often chilly airplane trips.

Be sure to check out www.shopplanetblue.com for Vanessa's dress, available in a multitude of colours and patterns!

photo courtesy of justjared.com

Vanessa Hudgens in Lauren Moshi

An incognito Vanessa Hudgens was photographed laughing her way through LAX on New Year's Day, January 1, 2012. Smiling because of her romantic rendevouz with new beau, Austin Butler, in Miami perhaps? While I may still be team Zanessa, You Are the Music in Me and all that, it's nice to see our precious, bohemian V in love again.

Vanessa looked comfy yet cute while being papped in a Lauren Moshi Willow Bow Sweater and Jeffrey Campbell's Zodiac Slouch Boot. Love me some Lauren Moshi; all their designs are insanely sketched, and pieces perfectly fitted. Get your houndstooth and fringe on by purchasing the Willow Bow Sweater at boutiquetoyou.com.

Happy 2012!

Hi, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and had a fab New Year's! In honour of it now being 2012, I have a couple of resolutions I'd like to share with all of you.

My first is to post about all of our fave celeb outfits on a more regular, and QUICK, basis. With all of the eating, drinking and visiting I've been up to over the past few weeks, I've dropped the ball a little on starry-eyed and lustful. But no more! So keep checking back regularly for lust-worthy updates.

My second is a tad more personal, and quite honestly, already way hard for me. I hereby vow to to buy less inexpensive pieces, and instead invest in high quality, timeless clothing and accessories. Being the tee whore that I am, I already know that this is going to be difficult. Honestly, in just Wildfox alone, I have probably 15 tees. But I'm going to give this all I have to keep my eye on the prize (which is, as of now, an Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag - sigh).

Wishing y'all a happy, healthy and fashionable 2012!

Below: Vanessa Hudgens and her to-die-for (or at least save-for) Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag. 

What I'm Lusting After This Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year *sang in a singalong carolling voice*.

Happy Holidays, everyone! Isn't this time of year just the greatest? Being the lover of all things clothing, shoes and accessories that I am, it'd be a good guess to say that I only think so because of all the prettily wrapped packages my boyfriend, friends and family spoil me with, but such is not so. I love Christmas for the music, and the lights; the TV specials, and the food (yum). And, most importantly, for all of the time I get to spend with those dearest to me. There's nothing in the world that gives me the warm and fuzzies like a shared bottle of wine with girlfriends, or hitting up the spa with my mama, or trying to keep up with my boyfriend as we shred down the hills at Blue Mountain. Everything is just so...sparkly, and light, and joyous in December.

That being said, I do still squeal like a little girl when I unwrap that perfect gift I've been wanting all year.

Here's a list of the top three pressies I'm begging Santa for this December 25.

TNA Aspen Knee-Length Parka

Laugh as you might, you lucky Californians and other southern US'ers, but being Canadian, there is nothing more lust-worthy, or practical, to ask for at Christmas than an uber warm, super cozy parka. And the fact that this one by TNA, available at the always fashionable Aritzia, is adorable and slim-fitting (not bulky) to boot? Well, that's just a bonus on top of the lack of frost bite it allows! 

Just take it from the always stylish, talented and gorgeous actress, Ashley Greene: "In Vancouver, I found my favorite store on the face of the planet - Aritzia. Every time I filmed there, I'd basically clean out the store. It was a nice thing because they only had it in Canada, but now it's also in New York. I feel that's going to get me into a lot of trouble."

I feel your pain, Ashley, I feel your pain.

Nightcap High Neck Victorian Lace Dress

This dress literally makes me forget to breathe.  It's just...heaven, in dress form. It's ladylike yet sexy, and completely unexpected with its high neck and super mini, scalloped hem. Take a cue from Vanessa Hudgens or reality star Kristen Cavallari, who have both dawned similar dresses by the brand, and pair yours with loose, mused hair for a sexy, modern look.

Novella Royale Janis Bells

These extremely flared Janis Bells by Novella Royale are perfect for any bohemian babe's New Years party. Shimmery in all of their pewter glory, they'd be perfect with a sharp black blazer, slouchy white tank and fierce statement necklace for a night out on the town. Please, Santa, oh please? They're just so feminine, flattering and insanely comfy looking!

Wishing you all a safe, healthy and fab holiday season! Be merry. Be giving. Be happy.

Vanessa Hudgens in Free People

Actress Vanessa Hudgens was photographed out and about with new boyfriend, Austin Butler, on November 26 in Venice Beach, California. For her afternoon stroll, Vanessa wore a Free People Suede Crop Tank, trendy Current/Elliot The Bell Jeans, an Ember Skye Nicole Fringe Handbag and a cozy Heartloom Courtney Cardigan. It's all very Vanessa; boho and endearingly messy. As always, I want every piece.

I must admit though, I was a little sad to see Vanessa so openly holding hands and smooching with her new beau. Is it pathetic I was totally holding out for a Troy and Gabriella Zanessa reunion? Let's all put it on our Christmas lists, and maybe it'll come true.

photo courtesy of justjared.com

Vanessa Hudgens in J Brand

On Thursday, October 6, a bundled-for-LA Vanessa Hudgens stopped by a gas station in Toluca Lake, California.

Vanessa was on-trend in a covetable pair of J Brand Lovestory Corduroy Flared Pants, an Indah Eve Open Work Sweater, a HeartLoom Eden Jacket in Army and Lauren Moshi Free Love Taylor Canvas Tote.

If you haven't yet checked out Vanessa's blog, be sure to stop by http://vanessahudgensofficial.com/category/blog/. It's fantastic, truly. She's always posting little tidbits of information about her life, including photos with friends, her favourite movies, trends, etc.

Vanessa Hudgens in One Teaspoon

Since Vanessa Hudgens has recently jet off to Alaska to film her new movie, Frozen Ground, I have decided to post a few of her recently worn (and fabulous) outfits. You know, to tie y'all over. I always go through a sort of withdrawal with no Vanessa candid shots to swoon over.

Here she is, on Tuesday, October 11, indulging in a little retail therapy in Studio City, California. Vanessa hit up Wasteland and Urban Outfitters for her mini spree. She was looking breezy and stylish, with a little bit of autumn flair, in a One Teaspoon Rose Silk Slip Dress, a Blu Moon Studded Army Jacket, a Vanessa Mooney Spear Me Pendant Necklace, and brown suede fringed booties.

Follow Ms. Hudgen's lead and induce a little fall fringe into your wardrobe. That, combined with a military-inspired jacket, can take just about any flimsy dress into fall.

Oh, and how awesome is her new bob?

photo courtesy of justjared.com

Vanessa Hudgens in Nightcap

The gorgeous Vanessa Hudgens was photographed leaving BFF Ashley Tisdale's sister's birthday party on Saturday, September 17 in Los Angeles, California. The ladies noshed on corn ravioli, steak tartare, fried chicken and crispy squash blossoms at LA hot spot the Lexington Social Club.

Vanessa looked stunning in her fitted, feminine Nightcap Clothing Sleeveless Victorian Lace Dress. She toughened up the otherwise girly look with an edgy Alexander Wang Diego Studded Bag. Also, I'm loving the hair extensions. I used to be a long, luscious, Blake Lively type hair lover, but these days it's messy, shaggy bobs that get me. And Ms. Hudgens' is definitely perf. suited to her bohemian, rocker style.

Photo courtesy of justjared.com.

Vannesa Hudgens in Lucca Couture

Vanessa Hudgens was photographed looking California cool while visiting a friend's house on Thursday, August 25 in Studio City, California.

Girlfriend was rocking her signature summertime look of a maxi and killer shades in a Lucca Couture The Signature Floral Maxi Dress. As always, love it. And her hat. And her short hair underneath the hat. It seems to somehow has grown on me.

Vanessa Hudgens in Blu Moon

HSM alum and female lead of the soon-to-be-released Journey to the Center of the Earth 2: The Mysterious Island, Vanessa Hudgens, was photographed heading to lunch with an unknown (and scruffily well-dressed himself) mystery man yesterday (August 21) in Los Angeles.

V was looking breezy, beautiful and predictably bohemian in a Blu Moon Summer Lovin' Maxi Dress. As always, LOVE her style here. Unfortunately for you (and me) this dress is sold out, dammit. Fingers crossed Planet Blue stocks up on it again!

photo courtesy of justjared.com

Vanessa Hudgens in Blu Moon

Vanessa Hudgens and her newly-cropped hair were photographed hanging out with some girlfriends on Friday, July 22 in Venice, California.

Vanessa was looking beautifully breezy in a floral Blu Moon Cantina Diva Skirt, a Blue Life Bare Belly Tank and comfy Trove Tkees Open Toe Sandals. Nothing beats a maxi skirt in the summer, and Vanessa wears them so well. I also love the accessories she's wearing with the outfit. They add a bit of edgy to the otherwise girlishly summer ensemble.

What's everyone thinking about Nessa's new hairstyle? I've gotta admit, I'm kind of missing the longer locks, but she's so gorgeous she could shave her head completely, I'm sure, and still be a TOTAL babe. Thoughts? 

What I Love: Holiday Weekend

It's June 27, readers, which means for both my fellow Canadians and our lovely U.S. neighbours to the south, this coming weekend is going to stretch on three days rather than two! I hope your mini holiday will be jam-packed full of beaches, barbecues and other fabulous summertime things. I'll be celebrating my birthday! Even without the stress of work though, I know long weekends can sometimes be a little hectic. Why, you ask? Well, what are you going to wear to look great while you're hitting the beach, attending the barbecue or doing the other fabulous summertime things? Below are my top five necessary pieces for an easy, stylish summer long weekend.

Piece 1: Elizabeth and James Fairfax Sunglasses

If you can only buy one pair of sunnies this summer, make sure they're cat-eyed. The Fairfax Sunglasses by Elizabeth and James are an amazingly retro oversized pair that will protect your eyes while making you look fantastically seventies.

Piece 2: Bop Basics Open Weave Fedora with Black Twill

No matter your plans for the weekend, fedoras are a necessary part of any stylish girl's summer wardrobe. They protect your skin from the sun and hide your frizzy/greasy hair in an ultra cool way! Rachel Bilson often rocks fedoras, mixing them timeless classics like Wayfarers and a basic tee for a laid back look. I'm loving shopbop.com's Bop Basics Open Weave Fedora with Black Twill.

Piece 3: Precious Hands Chichi Shoulder Bag

This fun, colourful shoulder bag will hold just about everything you need to survive a summer long weekend,camera, sunscreen, previously mentioned Fairfax Sunglasses and awesome read (may I suggest Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter) included. Plus, Planet Blue says it gets more slouchy as you use it! What more could you ask for in a tote?

Piece 4: Blue Life Oh So Glam Dress

I've already made my obsession with Blue Life and Blu Moon quite clear on starry-eyed and lustful, and my instant love for this dress was no different. Throw it on for a night of patio drinks and you'll look effortlessly feminine and breezy. Bonus if your prettily-patterned bikini is visible from the low cut back!

Piece 5: J Brand Low Rise Cutoff Shorts

Numerous celebs (Ashley Benson, Rachel Bilson, Hilary Duff) have already been spotted in J Brand's colourful Mid Rise Skinnies, so I'm sure it's just a matter of times before we see them in these shorts as well! From purple to teal to light pink, the J Brand Low Rise Cutoff Shorts come in a variety of bright hues. Take your pick and pair them with a basic, slouchy tank and feathered gladiator sandals for a daring and eye-catching long weekend look!

Line I Love: Wildfox Couture

Ever since spotting Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Kristen Cavallari in Wilfox Couture's Feather Raglan back in 2008, I have been head-over-heels in love with the line. Created in 2007 by Emily Faulstich and Kimberley Gordon, childhood friends inspired by sleepovers, beautiful books, fairies, dreams, vintage t-shirts and their friendship, the knitwear brand originally consisting of only tees has progressed to now include distressed cut-offs and flattering skinny jeans, fun, graphic tanks, hoodies and sweatshirts, dresses and super soft sweatpants. Now that it's summer, I suggest you infuse some Wildfox into your wardrobe. The following are my four favourite pieces for the summer season:

Piece 1: The Heather High Waist Short in Light Acid Wash

As seen on Vanessa Hudgens at this year's Coachella Music Festival, the Heather High Waist Short in Light Acid Wash is the perfect alternative to your everyday denim cut-offs. They're a little bit 80's and a whole lot cool.

Piece 2: Rainbow Bright Baggy Beach Jumper

The best thing about Wildfox, hands down, is their prints! This Rainbow Bright Baggy Beach Jumper will help keep you warm on nights the temperature drops a little in an adorably cheery, season appropriate manner. Plus, I own one of these babies already, and the way it hangs just perfectly off the shoulder? Sigh. Amazing.

Piece 3: The Feather Raglan Tee

I know, I know. The Feather Raglan Tee is old (it's basically what put Wildfox on the map in the first place) but it's too cute not to mention! Besides, what screams summer of 2011 more than feathers? Wear it with short shorts and a pile of bangles for a bohemian, concert-ready look.

Piece 4: Wildfox Flamingo Tank

This Flamingo Tank will be perfect for the days it feels so impossibly hot you'd swear your skin could melt off. The back of it is impossibly teeny to show off your (safely developed) tan, plus the print is just...fun! Throw it overtop of your bikini while lounging poolside for a cute, beachy look.

Go Buy...Novella Royale "The Bell Bottom Pant"

Oh, Coachella. Year after year the Indie music festival causes me to drool over the fashion choices of actresses, musicians and socialites alike. Last year, it was Kate Bosworth's easy LNA tee and denim skirt combo. This year, Vanessa Hudgen's Novella Royale Pants.

After I saw pictures of Ms. Hudgens frolicking in the sun with fellow actor/new boyfriend Josh Hutcherson, I right away Google image'd her in hopes of finding out who made her amazing patterned pants. Unfortunately, by the time I figured out they were Novella Royale and that I could buy them at Planet Blue, they were sold out. But, drum roll please....

THEY'RE NOW BACK IN STOCK!

I purchased a pair this morning in "Party Pizazz", which are already sold out again! Phew. I plan on wearing mine with my Free People Janis Brimmed Hat (like Vanessa, above), Ray Ban Aviators and a Blue Life Bare Belly Tank for an easy, bohemian summer outfit.

Get yours now (there's still 13 prints available) at shopplanetblue.com.

Store I Love: Planet Blue

Nothing says summer like easy breezy tanks, teeny tiny shorts and layers of piled on bangles, and nowhere will you find such essentially staple pieces as consistently as California's Planet Blue.


I'm sure you've seen your favourite fashionable celebs toting around the store's brightly-hued lime bags (Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Brittany Snow and Kate Hudson are but a handful of its famous customers) and have more than likely lusted after one of their trademark Blu Moon Almost Famous Skirts or Blue Life Bare Belly Tanks! But did you know that Planet Blue doesn't only sell pieces from its signature line? You can also count on them stocking Jen's Pirate Booty Tube Tops and Tunics, unique, bold necklaces, rings and bangles from Soixante Neuf and Kenny Guadalajara Shorts, to name but a few. 


The following are the top five pieces I'd name as my favourite from the store if someone were in front of me, scissors in hand, threatening to cut up my credit card if I didn't answer them which I loved best. Really though, I just want everything Planet Blue stocks.


Piece 1: The Blu Moon Almost Famous Skirt

I have this skirt and absolutely love it. I basically live in it, honestly. It's so comfortable and no matter what you wear on top, be it a baggy tee or cropped Jen's Pirate Booty Cha Cha Tube Top a la Vanessa Hudgens above, you're bound to look amazing. And, well, almost famous.  Oh, and it comes in a variety of patterns and colours to suit every girls' tastes. How can you not buy it?


Piece 2: Goddis Zip-Up Hooded Poncho

It would be nice if every day all summer long were beautiful outside, all sunny and warm, but unfortunately, that probably won't happen. Don't let that get you down though, simply purchase this Zip-Up Hooded Poncho by Goddis and snuggle up with someone by the campfire! I love this sweater's neutral colouring and comfy, oversized fit. Perfect for cutoffs (like Siwy's Camilla Shorts below) and a pair of well worn leather booties. 


Piece 3: Blu Moon Summer Lovin' Dress

The Summer Lovin' Dress by Blu Moon has been spotted on Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Whitney Port and, as shown above, Brittany snow. Described by Planet Blue as a "feminine frock sure to bring about a summer of love," this dress is playfully sexy with its flirty frills and low cut back, and depending on the print you get, can be sweet (Ditzy Purple Floral), rocker-esque (Python) or tribally trendy (Black and White Motif). Style it with a leather bomber and chunky black heels like Brittany for a night out.


Piece 4: Single Chain Feather Earring

I love feathers, and purple is my favourite colour. Throw your hair in a somewhat messy top-knot, put these in your ears and voila! Instant hippie-chic. 


Piece 5: Siwy Camilla Shorts

Cut-offs are key for summer; all you need is them, a bikini and a cute floppy hat and you're ready for just about anything. Siwy's Camilla version is amazing- they sit a little higher in the back so your bum remains covered, and their pocket positioning is super flattering. I plan on living in these all summer long.

Vanessa Hudgens in Robin Brouillette

Vanessa Hudgens shone as she attended the launch of MyHabit.com at Skylight West on Wednesday, May 18, in New York City.

For her night out Vanessa wore a gorgeous shimmery Robin Brouillette Strapless Pleated Dress, a structured black blazer, some piled on, dangly bohemian necklaces, a hand full of rings and a bangle or ten on each wrist. No on can accesorize like Nessa. She has the boho-chic look down pat.

While at the event, Vanessa told my favourite blogger, Jared Eng of Justjared.com, that she maybe planned on starting her own blog!

"It’d be fun to blog about fashion, beauty, and just things I like. Kind of a lifestyle blog," she said. Please Vanessa, do it! I would love to hear her opinion about fashion and beauty trends.

photo courtesy of justjared.com

Vanessa Hudgens in Kettle Black

Personally, I think the best part about this year's Cannes Film Fesitval is the fact Vanessa Hudgens is there, and that she's been spotted out and about in some amazing summer outfits.

Vanessa was photographed at the Hotel Martinez in Nice, France, this Sunday (May 15) afternoon. For her sunny walk V chose a pair of Citizen of Humanity Dylan Drop Rise Loose Fit Shorts (her new fave, it seems, she also wore them to LAX on May 11), a Natalie B. Noga Tribe Necklace and an eye-catching pair of Kettle Black Pyramid Studded Sandles.

What I would give for just ten seconds in this girl's closet to grab whatever I wanted and go. There would be a mix of everything in there, from breezy, 1970's hippie-girl dresses to sexy biker boots and well-structured blazers. I'd never have to shop again! That is, until the next time she went on a Planet Blue shopping spree and I saw something I'd just have to have.

Sigh. She's amazing.

Photo courtesy of http://www.justjaredjr.com/