Spring Cleaning

I decided that this would be the weekend that I would start my spring cleaning. 

The first task that I started with was getting rid of a small book shelf that I had that was stacked with old Martha Stewart magazines from 2002 to 2008. I have attempted many times to get rid of the magazines, but there were so many. It took many hours, but it is finally done. I pulled out any crafts or recipes that I would like to try.

Sometimes I hold onto magazines even if I have already read them. There may have been some that I never did get a chance to read. Last month I finally finished reading last years September issue of Vogue.

The next task will be my makeup:

(1) I have a bowl filled with lip balms

(2) Nail polish - get rid of anything that is separated

(3) Mascara - throw out anything that may have an odd smell or has clumps

I should tackle my closet (top and bottom) where some of my handbags are kept, but that is too much work.

Maybe next weekend I will go through my clothes to see what I need for the summer. I specifically need items that are not BLACK.

Any items that I do not want that are in good condition will either go to my family and friends or co-workers.

I know that everyone is waiting for me to get of some handbags. 

Burberry Prorsum Laser-Cut Suede Tote

When I think of the brand Burberry, I think of the classic check pattern.

I finally finished reading my September issue of Vogue and there was a Burberry ad with Emma Watson (Hermione to Harry Potter lover's). In the ad she was holding a gorgeous bag.

I am a tote bag lover, so of course I was immediately drawn to the Burberry Prorsum line.

Burberry Prorsum laser-cut over-sized tote bag in suede

Width 19" / 48cm
Height 17" / 43cm
Depth 8" / 21cm
Handle Drop 3" / 7cm

Price: $1,795 US

Fall Trend Report 2009

It is that time of year when summer clothes and shoes are drastically reduced and fall items start popping up in the stores. In Toronto, we are finally getting summer weather. I am not mentally ready to think about what I am going to wear or accessorize with in the next few months. I went into Winners today and I saw winter gloves. It is just too soon.

I look forward to the September issues of fashion magazines. It is the biggest issue of the year. I have already received Lucky and Flare. I will have to get Vogue when it is available. It is the only issue I buy all year. It takes me months to read it, but I love the ads.

Fashion Magazine Fall 2009 Trend Report

Fashion director Susie Sheffman on the biggest trends on the fall runways

Model.Live

I discovered an online show called Model.Live on iTunes. The show follows three models (Cato, Madeline and Austria) who are trying to make it big in the fashion world. I downloaded the podcasts onto my iPod. It is a welcome alternative to America's Next Top Model, which has become difficult to watch in the last couple of years.

The show is available online:

http://www.bebo.com/modellive

http://www.vogue.tv

The weekly episodes are available as a podcast on the iTunes Store as a free download.