Hermes Jewellery Wish List...

Amulette Birkin (now sold out online)

Amulette Kelly

Micro Rivale

Kelly Dog

Christmas is around the corner, have you started your wish lists yet?

Hermes

Goal Setting...

This post has been sitting in my archives for the longest time and it's not my usual banter but I wanted to share it nonetheless...

An article I ran by in the New York Post piqued my interest and I thought I'd share...(the article has gone MIA since originally reading it. If you find it let me know!)
However, I did find other articles while searching that run along the same lines...
Michael Hyatt article on goal setting

article from Forbes

another Forbes

huffington post

And here's the rundown:

1 Write them down
At the beginning of each year I write down my goals; short term 6 mths, 1 year and 5 years(these I revisit and see if they are still measurable but don't necessarily re-write them for the 1-5 yr)

2 Keep them few
Some goals I right down are personal(fitness, health related) shopping (wish lists, vacations).
e.g: Vacations - I set a goal of at least 3 trips/destinations each year.

3 Keep them SMART
Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Realistic
Time-bound

4 Review them frequently
Here's where I review them before the due date.
e.g : Shopping - I try to purge my closet every season and for my 6 month shopping wish list I include items I'd like to replace or things that have been on them forever (Hermes Collier de Chien Bracelet! These are like the unicorns for Hermes, actually Birkin's and Kelly's fall among unicorn status too. Scratch that, many pieces are unicorns from there lol.)
* Update Hermes CDC - while browsing online one night I actually saw one pop up. I immediately called 2 of my gf's to have them purchase one and I snapped up the one online. Merely minutes after I called them it was sold out! Lucky me received the bracelet a week later, however after waiting 2 years on the wish list and not being able to try it on, I had no idea what to expect. Sad to say it didn't look good on me:( Good news is my gf ended up getting it. Still super happy I was able to cross another wish list item off the list.

As mentioned Hermes Collier De Chien Black with Gold Hardware

The bracelet looks too overpowering on my wrist...not to mention it's heavier than I expected!

The NYP article also gave survey stats for people who goal set compared to people who didn't. The results mention those who set goals are more successful!

Readers what are your goals this year? and years to come?

Hair dye stain and Kerrisdale Cleaners to the rescue...

Hermes Tours De Cles Twilly

Worn as headband

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I had my roots dyed the other day. And since it was my birthday I wanted to dress up my fresh from the salon hair . I left with it wet and air dried, I call it my new mom's style lol. Bad mistake, or should I say rookie! It was sunny that day, and I did not foresee it being that hot. I ended up sweating on my brand new twilly and transferring the colour :"(
I called the next day to Fletchers (my usual place and they couldn't do it) and another DT dry cleaner before settling with Kerrisdale Cleaners. I'm happy to report, as you can see the stain came out! Saved me from buying a new one! I've used them before to launder clothing and jackets but nothing with stains so those were an easy job. I'll now be taking all my hard to get rid of stains to Kerrisdale Cleaners! Highly recommend!

Kerrisdale Cleaners - Kitsilano
2383 W 4th
Vancouver, BC
604 738 0626

In Action...First Mother's Day Outfit

My First Mother's Day I went with something I could nurse in...

Enter an oldie but a goodie DVF...

Aritzia Jacket

Diane Von Furstenberg dress (outlet find)

Mulberry belt (sale find)

Hermes Oran Sandals

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend spent with loved ones!

Birthday Wish List...2014

Some things I'm lusting after...

Hermes Folklore d'Henri d'Origny

Hermes Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus

Steffner Lucy-Pel-M Ski Hat

Cartier Love Ring

Cartier Love Bracelet

In Action Maternity Style...Purple with Maxi Twilly

Robert Rodriguez Jacket (old)

Joie Silk Top (old, new styles)

Hermes Maxi Twilly

TNA Leggings 

Chanel Flats (old)

Hermes...Price Increase 2014

Not sure if you know but Hermes began a price increase on select merchandise already...
Still waiting on items that have been on my wish list forever! But picking up this...

Scarf Ring

They also have it in palladium, and in perma-brass

While I was on the site, I spotted...

Evelyne III in Blue Sapphire

Calvi in Izmir Blue

Readers did you pick up anything before the price increase? Please share pics!

Update...Xmas Aftermath

Hope everyone had a wonderful 24th and 25th!

Here's a quick update on what I was up to...

Picked up some goodies for myself...

Aritzia bag: Beekman Sweater and Upton Dress

In the Hermes bag: Oran Sandals

Prepped for Xmas Lunch Potluck with my family: Made Ina Garten's Tomato Feta Pasta Salad and Salted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (first time making these, they were great right out of the oven but got crispy after a few hours. I would suggest keeping them in only 2 minutes after lightly tapping the tops.)

Before Baking (this batch was for the kids)

After Baking (this batch was for the grown ups)

Part of the table spread: Not seen Turkey Pot Pie, Fruit Punch, Cinnamon Buns and my cookies were on another table...

Readers how did you spend the holidays? Would love to see pics!

Humpday Happenings...In Action Wedding Outfit

I posted this pic on Instagram the other day...

What I wore to a wedding recently:

Zara dress

Chanel bag, shoes and pin

Hermes Bracelet

And here's the whole outfit...

Polka Dot tights from Asos

Prada Jacket

Recent Finds...Hermes

In my last post I mentioned the new maxi-twilly's, and managed to pick up one that wasn't available online at the time...

Cavalcadour  : H091698S Color : 14 Gris Perle/Mauve/Crevette

Once I get a chance to model it, I'll be sure to update with an in action post!

Also here's a neat app for silk knots!

Hermes Silk Knots

In Action Outfit...Black and Beige Casual

Recent errand day outfit...

Aritzia Sweater (old, different style)

Top from Marshalls

Black leggings from Aritzia

Chanel Flats

Hermes Evelyne Bag

In Action...Bag Edition

What I wore while waiting at the doctor's office recently...

Black leggings from Aritzia...

Havaianas Flip Flops

Sandlewood and turquoise bracelet made by me

Hermes Evelyne Bag in Parchment

Shopping...Hermes

Have you seen the new maxi-twilly's from Hermes?

My Fave color, and the black colorway in Cavalcador is versatile too

and while I'm at it...

Granville Double Tour

Clic H

Kelly

Medor

Charms

Happy Shopping!!! Hermes

Necklace Idea using Hermes Gavroche...and scarf rings

I was playing around one day and found another way to wear my gavroche...

Folded in a basic bias 

Added 2 scarf rings, I didn't have another scarf ring so I used my rose gold Bvlgari ring...

Tie it in the back, and voila you have a new necklace!

If you don't have any rings around, here's another way to wear a gavroche...

Hermes - scarf is Mythiques Phoenix Ref. 892507S03

In Action...Peaches and Blue Jeans

Interrupting my food posts with fashion:)

What I wore recently for a family dinner...

Club Monaco T-shirt (old, similar)

Hermes Scarf

Hermes scarf ring (old, similar)

Forever 21 jeans (old, new version)

Chanel flats (old)

Burberry Jacket (outlet find, similar)

Hermes...Calgary

TGIF!!! Hope everyone is having a fantastic day!!!

Lovely hand written note, and perfectly packaged...

Breaking out my new bracelet...

Clic H in Rouge Corail

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I could not be more pleased with the service provided from Anna at the Hermes Calgary boutique. I was searching for the bracelet as mentioned in my last post, but decided on the coral one seen in the picture above. While I was at it I decided to inquire about a scarf that I'd fallen in love with from a past season. Having been discouraged from inquiring at several other boutiques(and laughed at for even asking) Anna happily offered to do a world wide search for me. I didn't even know this was possible, even my local store did not offer. Regardless if it's available or not I am still ecstatic she offered and is looking for me. Definitely recommend purchasing with Anna if you're looking for some hard to find treasures...

Hermes Calgary

Anna K

403 767 9100

Lust List...Jewels and Accessories

Lately, (almost daily) I've been getting that shopaholic itch...and Instagram is not helping! More of an enabler!


Anyway here's what's been on my mind lately...

Vita Fede Ultra Mini Titan Ring in Rose gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Ring

Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace (too late for this one, but still love it)

Hermes Kelly Double Tour (prefer this with gold hardware)

Hermes Collier De Chien (impossible to find)

Hermes Clic H in Blue Electric (sold out in Canada)

In Action...Peaches and Grey

On a recent errand outing...

Hermes Le Laboratoire du Temps Scarf (tied as a necklace of sorts)...

Club Monaco T-shirt (old, similar)

7 For All Mankind jeans (old, similar)

Tods shoes (old, similar)

with Burberry Jacket (old, similar in Navy)

In Action...

What I wore for a recent errand day...

Wearing my new top I got from Marshall's Brand is Gibbon

Hermes Astrologie 90 cm (same one in my banner...This was a lovely souvenir from Paris, the colours make me sooo happy!)

Hermes Scarf Ring (new style)

Forever 21 Jeans I've been wearing to death

Chanel Flats

Humpday Happenings...

In case you missed it...

From my IG: @kngap

late night shopping at London drugs, shopping at Marshall's

Early birthday gifts

Delicious lunch from L2 Leone

In Action outfits for errands and meetings...