Lifestyle: Buy a Christmas Gift & Help Feed a Hungry Child

Trying to find a unique and meaningful gift  for someone you love at Christmas can be fun and stressful - especially when you're searching for something for the person that has everything. Why not buy them a one-of-a-kind piece of art from Eat Art?

Eat Art is an organization of artists that are committed to utilizing their skills and talents to "artfully" end hunger. Choose from an eclectic collection of works from photographers, painters and designers.  It's a win for everyone - you can give the gift of a unique one-of-a-kind piece of art and also make an investment to help end hunger. A $20 purchase will feed a hungry child for a month.

Check out one of my favourite paintings below called, "Red Wine," by Hannah Joiner. Hannah's Hope is that people will find art that can help them create, share, remember and experience life in a new way.

Give a unique gift that will pay forward this year. For more information check out: WWW.EAT-ART.ORG

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Lifestyle: Have A Very Paris Christmas

Lifestyle: A Very Paris Christmas by rebeccacleary featuring a snowflake brooch


Using my new sofa as a centre-piece, I looked to Paris for inspiration for this holiday decor. From French macaroons to chic Tiffany gifts under the tree. This theme is every girl's Christmas dream. Xo

Fashion: Haute Hipster

Fashion: Haute Hipster by rebeccacleary featuring a cable knit hat

Fashion: Cozy Chic

Fashion: Cozy Chic by rebeccacleary featuring faux fur hats

Lifestyle: Im-PRESS-ive

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of the city’s finest restaurants: The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Set inside one of the oldest historic stone structures in the city, dating all the way back to 1759,  makes the atmosphere as authentic and amazing as the food - a treat for all your senses! The extensive menu offers a fine array of superb seafood, meat, game and poultry, ensuring there is a dish to satisfy every palate. 


If not in the mood for food, simply stroll in on a Friday or Saturday evening to enjoy a seat at the bar and indulge in an exquisite cocktail, while listening to the live entertainment on the piano. Like every delicious dish – I promise you will taste the love that is poured into perfecting the drink of your choice. While the wine and scotch connoisseurs’ may enjoy a glass of fine wine from the extensive wine list or one of 70 single malt scotches. 

Always making it a point to dine here when visiting the city, I was shocked when some locals had not been acquainted with the establishment, so I felt it necessary to spread the word. Truly like an upscale New York restaurant located right in the heart of the Maritimes - you will surely be imPRESSed. 

 IMAGE COURTESY OF: WWW.THEPRESSGANG.NET

                                                                                          

Fashion: Signed, Sealed & Delivered….

Been on clutch control? Looking for the perfect evening bag to carry all the bare necessities for a night out on the town? No worries, the envelope clutch is on the job, offering fashionistas an edgy, yet sophisticated option for day or night. They are sleek, chic and seriously versatile. Dressed up or down, it will look equally on trend with jeans or a maxi-dress. The perfect bag to grab n’ go for any occasion.

(Antoinette Lee, Love Letter Envelope Pouch, $85.00)

(Fena, Smitten Triumphant, $256.00)

(Fena, Caramel Triumphant, $210.00)

(Leoluca, The Winter, $229.00)

AVAILABLE AT WWW.HANDBAGO.COM

Fashion & Beauty: Pretty as a Peacock

Designer's flocked to rich jewel tones for their fall '11 collections. Models were seen strutting their stuff on the runways, wearing peacock inspired blues and greens, thus setting a hot colour trend for fall/winter fashion and make-up direction.

These gorgeously full bodied, invigorating shades can add the right amount of "wow" to a wardrobe. Simply incorporating a splash of a new hue with classic neutral pieces can instantly refresh and revive tried and true staple. Look for luxurious fabrics in emerald greens and electric shades of blue to really nail this trend. Think silks, mohair, cashmere, wools and crepes to make a powerfully elegant statement.

An accent like an oversized scarf in one of these radiant shades will be sure to brighten you up as the days get shorter (and colder!). However, the bold fashion forward girls may want to be more daring, opting to colour block with the two hot hues. While the more classic fashionista should look for the perfect topper in one of these opulent colours to proudly parade the chilly streets in style.

Another easy and budget friendly way to dabble in this trend is to let the eyes steal the show, opting for a blue or green shadow: pretty! Shop for Peacock inspired colour palettes at M.A.C. Cosmetics (fall 2011 colour palette as seen above) and be sure to peruse some images of designer takes on the trend below. Xo

Sportmax

Douglas Hannant

Zac Posen

Balmain

Gareth Pugh

Giles

Dolce & Gabbana

Emilio Pucci

Louis Vuitton

Arkis

(Runway shots complimentary of WWW.STYLE.COM)