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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

My Style: Summer Baby Doll!

Summer Kate Moss Collection Dress from Top Shop

Heya! A few weeks ago, TOPSHOP introduced a new collaborative collection designed by supermodel Kate Moss. The collection consisted of clothing inspired by Moss's own closet. Fringe suede shorts, printed Kaftans, and party dresses are just some of the pieces that make up this cool, music festival inspired collection. I was lucky enough to get my hands on this very cute sundress that will look great in the summer, and transition well into cooler weather when paired with leggings.


Summer Baby Doll: Kate Moss x Topshop Dress, Guess shoes fashion style styletips summer sundress Melanie.Ps Blogger Toronto The Purple Scarf

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Exhibit: The Sochi Project + Retail Compositions at CONTACT!

Heya! During this month of May, I have been enjoying Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. Several of my last exhibit posts have been on the many CONTACT exhibits I visited (you can read the latest one here). Last week I visited two more Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival exhibits that I really enjoyed.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival Exhibit: The Sochi Project by Rob Hornstra and Arnold van Bruggan Culture, Toronto, Events, Melanie.Ps Blogger, The Purple Scarf
Dima, Orlyonok, Sochi Region, 2011

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Event: Toronto Opens Its Doors this Weekend!

If you haven't heard, this weekend is Doors Open Toronto; an annual event where different buildings, sites, and institutions, open their doors to the public to learn about them, their buildings, and some interesting facts about Toronto and its history. 

Doors Open Toronto Event 2014 Culture Lifestyle Melanie.Ps Blogger The Purple Scarf Buildings History

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

My Style: Unique + Chic LBD from Bench!

Heya! I recently wrote a Shopping Post about my trip to Toronto Premium Outlets (read that post here) and bought two Bench summer dresses, among other items, while there. My last Style Post was about the first Bench dress I bought (read that post here) and this post is about the second dress. I love the two different styles of each dress, but the unique details of this Bench little black dress (LBD), creates some unusual style.

Unique and Chic LBD: Dress from Bench, Shop for Jayu Necklace, House of Harlow 1960 Clutch from Winners, Wedge Booties from Hudson's Bay, Fashion, Styletips, Melanie.Ps Blogger The Purple Scarf Toronto

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Shopping: Unique Experience at Toronto Premium Outlets!

Heya! A few Saturdays ago, I visited Toronto Premium Outlets for the first time. I have always drove by while traveling on highway 401, but never stopped. A friend of mine asked me to go, and I was curious about the stores at Premium Outlets, so I decided to accompany her. It definitely was a unique shopping experience. 

Shopping: Toronto Premium Outlets, Halton Hills Fashion Style Melanie.Ps Blogger The Purple Scarf

Monday, May 19, 2014

Exhibit: CONTACT Explores The Many Characters People Play at MOCCA!

Two MOCCA CONTACT Exhibitions Reviews

My recent Exhibit Posts have been about the amazing Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival that has been taking place this month in Toronto (to read my recent CONTACT posts please go here, here,and here). Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the three current CONTACT exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA); Material Self: Performing The Other Within, In Character: Self Portrait of the Artist as Another, and Hereros by Jim Naughten.


Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival: Material Self: Performing the Other Within Exhibit at MOCCA, Toronto Culture, Art, Photo, Melanie.Ps Blogger The Purple Scarf
Bag (November 2007) by Hendrick Kerstens

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Exhibit: CONTACT Celebrates Hip Hop + Broken Horizons!

Gladstone Hotel's 2 CONTACT Exhibitions Review

I have been enjoying visiting the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival exhibits across Toronto. My next few Exhibit Posts will be about the many CONTACT exhibits I visit, that will hopefully help you chose which ones you might enjoy. You can read my last CONTACT Exhibit Post here. Last week, I visited the Gladstone Hotel to view the two CONTACT photography exhibits they have on display among their hotel rooms and offices. The difference between each exhibition was quite extreme and delightful.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival: 40 Years of Hip Hop at The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto Culture, Art, Melanie.Ps Blogger, The Purple Scarf
k-os by Che Kothari

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Style: Travel Chic!

Heya! I recently visited the Toronto Premium Outlets just outside of Toronto, to check out some discount shopping. While there I found this fabulous Bench dress that will be perfect for the summer! And for 40% off the sale price, I couldn't believe my fashion luck!


Travel Chic!: Bench Dress, Forever 21 Tank Top Her Story Personalized Lockets, Mossimo Purse from Target Fashion, Style, Melanie.Ps Blogger Toronto, The Purple Scarf

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Exhibit: CONTACT Displays Desert Air + Touching Strangers!

Two CONTACT Exhibitions Review

If you haven't heard during the whole month of May, Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the world's largest photography event is happening in Toronto. There are hundreds of events, exhibition and installations happening right across the city. Over the next few weeks, I will be visiting and posting about several of the CONTACT exhibits.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival: Desert Air by George Steinmetz Exhibit, First Canadian Place, Toronto Culture Art Photos, Melanie.Ps, The Purple Scarf

Friday, May 09, 2014

Style: High-Low Pretty!

Heya! I'm so excited the warm weather is finally here! It felt like it was never coming! And warm weather season means I can wear dresses without tights again! I love dresses and skirts; they are my summer wardrobe staple. I am not a short wearing gal, I only own one pair. So you can imagine how many dresses and skirts I own. Also, in anticipation of hot patio afternoons, I have bought so many dresses in the past several weeks that I think I have to do a closet purge soon! One of my new dresses is this fabulous Vero Moda dress, I bought at Hudson's Bay during their Bay Day Sale!

High-Low Pretty: Vero Moda Dress from Hudson's Bay, Purple Fergie Shoes Vintage clutch Melanie.Ps fashion style blogger Toronto The Purple Scarf

Monday, May 05, 2014

Exhibit: Bacon + Moore are Terrifyingly Beautiful!

AGO Terror + Beauty Art Exhibition Review

Heya! Last week I visited the AGO's newest exhibit Francis Bacon and Henry Moore: Terror and Beauty and was in awe of how terrifyingly beautiful this exhibit was. I was emotionally drained after spending almost 2 hours among some of the most emotionally charged pieces of art I have ever seen. 

Francis Bacon and Henry Moore: Terror and Beauty exhibit at the AGO in Toronto culture art art matters Melanie.Ps blogger The Purple Scarf

Saturday, May 03, 2014

Event: Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival Captures Toronto!

I am so excited for the month of May! Not only does this exciting month include the first long weekend of the warm weather (hopefully) months, and Doors Open Toronto (one of my favourite weekends in the city), but May also hosts Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the world's largest photography event, that runs from May 1 - 31.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival logo Culture Event Toronto Melani.Ps The Purple Scarf

Friday, May 02, 2014

Beauty: Even Skin Tone With Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Foundation!

Heya! A few weeks ago I visited the Shoppers Drugmart in The Toronto Eaton Centre, on a mission to find a new liquid foundation that offers good coverage without looking too 'cakey'. Over an hour later I walked out with Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation, and was very excited to test out my new find!

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation Beauty Review Make up Melanie.Ps blogger Toronto The Purple Scarf