This week, we had the privilege of previewing Nine West’s gorgeous spring summer 2013 collection – and it did not disappoint. The colourful palettes, vivid prints, and bold texture combinations have us wishing that we could just skip winter and head straight to spring!

Last week, we were lucky enough to attend a preview of Swarovski’s Tropical Paradise collection for spring/summer 2013. Inspired by exotic locales – like Rio, the Amazon, and Acapulco – the influence is evident in the vibrant colours and playful styles.

Here are 5 of our favourite items:

 Tropical necklace

Headed to a Halloween party this weekend and feel like giving your nails a festive touch?

Here’s a super easy DIY Halloween nail idea. I used a press-on nail sticker for my accent nail (Limited Edition Kiss Nail Dress Halloween Collection in “Tights”), and 2 polishes from the Quo by ORLY Holiday Nail Set in ‘Naughty’ (brown and gold).

It's Christmas in June!

It might be the warmest week we've had so far this summer, but that didn't stop us from checking out Canada Goose's Fall/Winter 2012 preview this week.

I know it’s a little early to start thinking fall, especially now that the weather is finally starting to warm up for the spring. Nevertheless, I was lucky enough to attend the fall 2012 preview for Nine West and I must admit, I’m pretty excited for the new additions that will - without a doubt - find themselves in my shoe collection come autumn!

Here are a few of my favourites:

Nail art is everywhere these days! And we here at MSN have definitely jumped on the bandwagon. Check out this ombre stain nail look I tried recently:

We love our brights here at the MSN.ca offices!

Do you look at pictures of celebrities with their flawless makeup and gorgeous smoky eye looks and wish you could recreate them? I do. And I’ve tried time and time again to create the perfect smoky eye.

Moooon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style some day.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker, wherever you're going I'm going your way.


Sparkling juice, hors d’oeuvres and breakfast at Tiffany’s, oh my!

When I first got the invite to breakfast at the iconic New York jewellers’ Toronto store, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But, last week, waiting outside the front of the store, I channelled my best Holly Golightly and stepped inside the security-protected revolving doors (albeit sans pastry and coffee in hand).