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Hello Darlings, This year winter has been anything but nice to us in Toronto. Last year, I survived my first Montreal winter and moved back to Toronto to face another wave of brutal weather. They say that practice makes perfect! Over the past two years I’ve perfected by layering skills, learned the art of wearing heels in the snow without bodily harm and of course hair and skin rescue. Just because the temperatures hit the minus twenties does not mean that a girl needs to sacrifice on feeling fabulous!

Marta Tryshak in Cut25, BCBG Max Azria, J.Crew and Manolo Blahnik

During the winter months nothing suffers quite as much as shoes do! It breaks my heart to wear my favorite pairs in the winter. I absolutely hate when my shoes have salt residue. To me, shoes are sacred. End of the story! I put lots of effort into prolonging the life of my footwear and with years of trial and error have come to a routine that really does leave my shoes looking great all winter and even the next season or two. Here’s what I learned.

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Hello Darlings, For a girl who likes to change her outfits as often as her mind becomes a problem when travelling. Planning for a sunshine getaway is a breeze, just a few bikinis, sundresses and sandals and et voila you’re packed for fun in the sun. On another hand, packing for a ski vacation is more like a frost bite. It is a slow and brutal process that takes much elimination and in my case, upgrade in luggage size. Nonetheless, it is well worth the effort as the adventure in the mountains does not compare to much else.

I’ve grown up skiing and having the pleasure to visit Canadian Rockies for the past two years is a blessing. Upon returning from my week long trip I’ve evaluated as to what’s necessary when packing for a ski trip. Let’s breakup the wardrobe into two parts: skiing/snowboarding gear and après ski.

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Hello Darlings, Have you ever thought of what keeps you excited and wondering. You know, the things in life that make you feel genuinely blessed and lucky; but also the ones that keep your blood boiling?

Alexander Falls, Callaghan Valley, Whistler

For me, it has always been experiences! That first time you watch the sun set over the ocean, get over your fear of flying and enjoy the flight for the very first time, the view from the peak of the mountain or Mayan ruins or the bottom of a cenote. The first time you try a glass of Barolo, a first oyster or an alligator. It is those first times and those first moments that evoke in me the greatest passion for life.

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