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2015! Already!!! 

I'll be posting free desktop calendars every month again. Hopefully on time, each month.

 For January, I always love my dose of cozy knits, introspection, calm and hot beverages. I'll try and incorporate some local (or not) favorites into these monthly drawings. I'm also taking this chance to just draw pretty girls and women (and maybe a man or two?) well dressed and stylish. I have mostly children work line up this year so it will do for a nice change. So here it is! I hope you enjoy it :) 


Noémiah : Roses d'hiver

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 It's the second time I get to play around and do hair and make up for a Noemiah shooting. Exactly why my friend Noémie trusts me with this.. I have no clue! It's not like I know what I'm doing. But pitching in with whatever experience I have of applying make up on my own face, YouTube videos and pinterest tutorials... it usually turns out ok ;) 

 This time she was shooting her Fall-Winter collection for 2013, Roses d'Hiver, not only for her stunning as usual feather jewellery.. but also featuring clothes and purses for the first time!!! I am so excited to see Noemiah grow her brand. (and to see her evolve and grow as a designer and person at the same time.) She is one hard working woman, and her creations are nothing short of delightful, feminine and graceful perfection. 


 I basically did exactly what she wanted in terms of looks. She came up with most of the inspiration and styles, her taste is always very tasteful and trendy. We usually agree with what looks good with her products, and she trusts my eye too, whenever she hesitates, since we have worked together on many occasions. 

But little did I know I was going to ALSO play florist all day. ;)


The flowers she had picked were gorgeous. (as was the model, right!?)
Playing around with the gold leaf foil was super fun! 
It was a bit time consuming to apply.. but I think the result is really worth it.


Photograph: Manon Parent
Model : Mickeline Couturier

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A bit of News

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I think this tacky-chic image kind of speaks for itself, now does it? ;)

 Needless to say, we're pretty exited about this. And really looking forward to that party with our friends and family. There is obviously a lot of planning involved, even if we are doing something pretty small. I'm definitly going to need to share palette ideas, Save The Date designs, decoration ideas, and, and, and, and.... Just keep breathing. 

:D



A Girly Post : Shoes

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 I know, for a fact, that most women can identify to this. That moment when, you KNOW, you deserve some new shoes. You KNOW it will make everything feel right, and that somehow you did something to earn this. The right to go and buy yourself some awesome new shoes. Either for fall, or for summer, or for no reason at all... Sometimes you just need new pretty things to put on your feet and walk around with. 

 For me, that time had come. I know that buying ballerines and sandals, when fall is just around the corner, might not seem very clever... But! But! Is it me or summer kind of stretches a bit further every year now? It will be warm, and even later, I will love those new flats with jeans, jackets, when the weather chills out. And! I think those Dr Marten wedges are going to look terrific with dark socks, or opaque tights. :) 

I saw these cute Reef flats in Virginia, but they did not have my size. Montreal Magic. Period.

 I pretty much never wear heels. I'm always scared I'll be uncomfortable and will want to walk bare-foot all the way home. So I don't buy shoes I'm not likely to wear, ever. But lately, I've been wanting some sort of feminine alternative to everyday sandals. Something high*er* but not so high that I don't feel natural in it. Those are seriously sooooo comfy. The plastic sole makes them really bouncy, and the arch is not too pronounced. Feels manageable! I hope I'll wear them A LOT. 

A Girly Post

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 Like, hum, pretty much every body who is of female gender, I have been in love with the ombré look for most of 2012. I love how it applies to so many things right now; furniture, fabric, HAIR, clothes, ect. I just gave myself a bit of ombré love via those nails! (Please ignore my atrocious cuticles and short-short nails.) 

 To get the look: Use a semi opaque nail polish. I'm using Essie Poppy-Razzi in Camera. You basically make three layers, starting a bit under the middle of your nail. Then going up for each coat. Using a top-coat once it's dry is a must, since it will unify your three coats, and smooth out the difference in thickness that you might have from each layer. 

 I love how fun it looks, and it's really not that hard / painful to do. Even your right hand will look decent, since you don't need to be 'that' precise. Have fun!