Friday Favorites

TGIF Friends! Can you believe that August is almost over? So, with the end of bathing suit season and flip flops, I happily welcome my favorite time of year. Warm fall days, the delight of light, transitioning layers and crisp, sunny colourful fall afternoons! Here are this weeks Friday Favorites! Xx

favorite up island shop, Mod Apparel in Qualicum Beach
perfect pieces for fall layering, tons of light weight scarves and locally made jewelry

 

favorite shop on Johnson Street Victoria, Suasion Boutique
best plaid shirts by Rails perfect for layering over tanks, amazing fall denim, fun sunnies

and shoes

 

 

favorite stop for stylish work apparel, Dynamite in Mayfair Shopping Centre
perfectly cut layering pieces, flowy fall blouses and stunning light weight jackets
 

lets not forget what goes under those fabulous fall layers, light, lacy and ladylike lingerie

from my favorite local boutique, Knickers on LoJo in Victoria 

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Friends! It’s a beautiful day, and it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend too. This weekend for me will be spent shopping for plants and flowers, a little redecorating and relaxing. Before I sign off for the glorious weekend, here are a few of my favorite finds of the week! Xx

 favorite stop of the week, The Potting Shed at The Rootcellar

 favorite way of decorating, old and vintage finds

favorite way of wearing florals, subtle  floral fashions from H&M
 

 

favorite way to relax on a sunny afternoon

Seasonal Staple, Turquoise Jewelry

Summer stones! Warm weather is here, so are bright colours and I am in love with the vibrant, cool hue of summer's turquoise blues.

 Turquoise is that perfect pop of color and makes a statement with any outfit. I have a few pieces that I just don't go without. Fresh and fun, turquoise is your go-to piece to dress up or dress down, perfect for day to night.

H&M triangle necklace

a style like some of my staples
 

It can be casual and beachy which is perfect for my wardrobe staples, ethnic or tribal, west coast boho and sexy or downtown chic. It can be easily worn with all skin and hair types as well. This is a perfect colour statement to add to a breezy vibe of a maxi dress or ups the anti of classic combos of black and white!


Cameron Diaz

Leah Alexandra jewelry at Violette Boutique
 

There are endless possibilities with embracing this summer style! Xx

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday to all! This week was full of fall fashion for me, with the Mercedes-Benz Start Up Fashion Event (congratulations to Eliza Faulkner who's designs won her a spot at the Mercedes-Benz show in Ontario, plus she is a hometown, Victoria girl) and the Fire Fighters Fashion Inferno! Both events showcased some amazing fall trends and with the dismal weather over the last few days, I'm looking forward to picking up some new fall goodies to add to my wardrobe. Here are some fall inspired favorites I came across this week. Enjoy! Xx
 

Eliza Faulkner with her models at Mercedes-Benz Start Up,http://www.elizafaulkner.com/

Rails plaid shirts from Suasion Boutique


cozy Community sweaters from Aritzia, Mayfair Mall


The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Bath & BodyCare Collection,

The Bay Centre and Mayfair Mall


Avocado & Toast, 3 New Ways To Mix It Up

Avocados. I love them. First off, they’re simple and delicious, but they’re healthy, too! Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fat (which can improve our cholesterol levels, decrease risk of heart disease, and benefit our brain activity), they have vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant), and also vitamin B6 (promotes healthy skin and serves as a back-up fuel). Plus, they’re just darn delicious.

While avocados are a great addition to just about any healthy meal, just remember not to overdo it as this fruit can be fairly high in calories for those watching their calorie intake.

 

I have always loved cheeses, spreads and veggies on fresh sliced breads. Top it off with some sea salt and olive oil, you might think you are enjoying a delicious meal somewhere in Italy.

I am a huge fan of all things by Free People, their clothing, their lifestyle, their easy DIY crafts and especially their recipes. I found some great new variations of this magical green fruit to try from the Free People Blog, http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/08/3-variations-avocado-toast/?cm_mmc=facebookwall-_-Q32014-_-140814_avocadotoast-_-1

 

Also, they seem to know exactly where I am coming from with avocado and toast,

"In the world of soul-satisfying, easy to prepare food, nothing compares to avocado toast. Say the two words together — “Avocado. Toast.” — to any number of people and your assertion will likely be met with “ohhs”, “ahhs”, and “oh man, yes” — or some variation of the three. If a toast-based dish could have a cult following, this one would, and for good reason".



Fit Tip #1, Goal Setting from Julia (Body Blueprint)

I have decided to make a few changes in my life, even small changes can become larger ones with a little hard work. I am now working weekly with the talented and knowledgeable, Julia from Body Blueprint Fitness. She has already helped me conduct an easy, yet focused weekly routine and I am excited to up it to the next level already.
Together, we will post 'Fit Tips' here on my StyleFeed Victoria blog, to give you tips, ideas and a little help along the way if you are looking to make any fitness, health or personal goals and changes. Share your thoughts, questions and comments with us, but most of all, take it slow, relax and have fun! Xx

"Congratulations! You want to make a change. That decision is the first step to a better you. Whether it’s to improve your fitness, to make dietary changes or quit smoking, to learn to play an instrument… anything… setting goals is an integral part of your success.
The key is to make them SMART goals.
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Time-bound
 

So if your goal is to lose weight, make it SMART by making changing it to: “I will lose 10 lbs of fat, from 160lbs down to 150lbs by Sept 20th by increasing my exercise sessions from mild to moderate intensity and from 3-5 days per week.”
The achievable part will depend on your current ability and experience, personal goals and barriers, and possibly more. Realistic refers to the improvement you’re trying to make based on the time you’ve allotted for yourself as well as all of the above for achievable.
The safest way to ensure you are achieving your goals is to start small. If you have a large goal (say, lose 20 pounds) break it down into smaller more manageable goals. Plan to lose no more than 2 lbs per week (after that, it’s muscle and water that you’re losing, not fat). Plan to increase your strength, distance, time, reps, etc, by no more than 10% per week.
Post your goal somewhere you will see it regularly.

Good luck and good health Your trainer, Julia"

VIP To Fashion Inferno From StyleFeed Victoria

Capital Iron and YAM Magazine present the third annual FASHION INFERNO! This hot event is being held this Thursday night, August 14, 2014 at the downtown Capital Iron location and I have the LAST pair of VIP tickets (value of $50 each) to give to one lucky StyleFeed Victoria follower!

 

At this years Fashion Inferno, you will enjoy great tunes from DJ Boitano, live performances from the local band Man Made Lake and Quoia, watch the sexy dancers from Passion and Performance as well as mingle with our local Victoria Firefighters. You can take a piece of the hottest event of the year home with you by hopping in the Photo Booth provided by Island DJ Services!

Tapas Tickets can be purchased with a minimum donation from Earls Victoria, The Fairmont Empress and Vista 18, as well as beverages from Lighthouse Brewery and Smirnoff Vodka. 

 

Cheer on local models and Firefighters as they showcase Fall's hottest trends. This event is an amazing ladies night, with Firemen in SAXX Underwear... Remember last year? Who could forget! A great date night, tapas, drinks, fashion for men & women and prizes! This event could also be great for guys, so grab your beer drinking buddies! Guys, I said this is a fashion show so there will be ladies, ladies & ladies all coming to see fashion and support the local Firefighters!

 

 All proceeds raised from ticket sales, food & beverages will be going directly to the Victoria Firefighters Charitable Foundation. MUST BE 19 + TO ATTEND. With VIP tickets, there are swag bags, prizes to be won, treats and more!

Here's how to win yourself the LAST pair of VIP tickets to Fashion Inferno 2014...
Leave a comment on THIS blog post below! Did you attend last years event? Tell me your favorite part! Never been and looking to go? Tell me why! That's it!
Winner will be chosen & posted tomorrow morning!



Winners Of The StyleFeed Victoria Mercedes-Benz Fashion Event

 

Congratulations to Erika, Tawnya Perdia and Brenna James. You lovely ladies are going to the Mercedes-Benz Start Up Fashion Event tomorrow night, August 13, 2014. You and a guests names are at the door on the guest list. Enjoy a night of fashion from local and upcoming Canadian designers, food, fun and drink!

This is going to be a fabulous night, see you there ladies! Xx

For details and times, please visit: http://www.mbstartup.com/
#MBSU @MBStartUp

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Everyone! This week on the West Coast was filled with festivals, work-out sessions, sunny weather, good food and good times, and the best part is; the sun is still shinning!

 Take a peek at my current favorites! Xx

 

favorite Teeki wear, made in the US from recycled plastic bottles,

available at Breathe Athletic

 

favorite local Country Music Festival, SunFest,

Jake Owen brought incredible energy and beachy vibes tothis years Sunfest Country

 

 favorite outfit, Mod Apparel in Qualicum Beach

 

 

favorite lovely little flowers from Rook & Rose Floral Boutique 



Mercedes-Benz Start Up Fashion Event Ticket Giveaway With StyleFeed Victoria

The Mercedes-Benz Start Up has been an ongoing initiative that provides a national platform for the world to discover and support emerging Canadian fashion designers.

Currently in its fourth year, the program travels from our lovely coasts to coast, to identify the next generation of rising Canadian talent and will provide them access to fashion business experts to help them grow their talent and fashion industry skills. Designers gain the knowledge and skillset required to develop a sustainable career in the fashion industry, while elevating their professional profiles through unique and exclusive new opportunities. Through the Mercedes-Benz Start Ups partnership with LG Fashion Week Beauty by L'Oreal Paris, this upcoming Wednesday night (August 13, 2014 at 6:30pm), the designers will have the opportunity to proudly showcase their collection on an international platform.
 

  

Pretty amazing right? No wonder we are seeing more Canadian designers emerging! Would you like to be at the Mercedes-Benz Start Up Fashion Event at Three Point Motors in Victoria? I've got your chance. Join me by the runway and celebrate the fourth year of making Canadian designers dreams come true. I have three sets of tickets to this amazing event and they could be yours. I will be giving them way over the next few days to lucky StyleFeed Victoria followers, two via Twitter (https://twitter.com/StyleFeedVic) and one via my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stylefeedvictoria?ref_type=bookmark). Not following StyleFeed? You should be! Good luck to you all! Xx

 

http://mbstartup.com/

Raw Kale Salad with Apple and Creamy Avocado Dressing

Move over Popeye and make room for the new "queen of greens," kale.

Gaining in popularity quickly, kale {a member of the cabbage family} is an amazing vegetable being recognized for its exceptional factors in nutrient richness, health benefits, and in delicious flavor.

Eating a variety of natural, unprocessed vegetables can do wonders for your health not to mention taste great, but choosing super-nutritious kale on a regular basis may provide significant health benefits, including cancer protection, lowered cholesterol and is super high in vitamins and minerals also, it's just plain good for you.

 

Here's a tip, by massaging kale, it will soften the rough, raw leaves and heightens its almost sweet flavor. The variety of textures in this salsa {crisp apples, crunchy nuts, and soft avocado} will have you savoring every bite.

Ingredients:

For salad:

1 large bunch (about 1/2 pound) kale, washed

1 tablespoon olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon, divided

1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

For dressing:

1 ripe avocado

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup water

Juice of 1 lime

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 tablespoons coriander leaves

1 teaspoon cumin

Salt

Pepper

Directions: 

1. To prepare the kale, lay each leaf flat on a cutting board and run a sharp knife down each side of stem. Discard stems. Tear up leaves into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and juice of half a lemon over kale. With clean hands, work oil and lemon into leaves for a few minutes. Leaves will turn bright green and will soften considerably.
2. Drizzle apple with juice from other lemon half to prevent browning. Add apple and walnuts to massaged kale and set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine first seven ingredients for dressing. Process until smooth. (It will be fairly thick and creamy.) Add more water if desired, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Kai Mundigler {Style Story} StyleFeed Victoria

 {Style Story} Sarah Mulder Jewelry

August 1, 2014
Sarah Mulder Jewelry & Kai Mundigler

 

"I have lived on the West Coast in Victoria, my whole life and wouldn't have it any other way.  I love it here."
 

Kai Mundigler is a true West Coast girl or as Vancouverites would say, she's an "Islander".  I've known about Kai and her enthusiams for Victoria BC since I started my jewelry company two years ago, she has become one of my biggest supporters and I'm lucky to have her as a fan.  This Style Story is the perfect blend of style and travel for anyone who might want some advice on where to go and what to do in Victoria.  Kai Mundigler's Blog StyleFeed Victoria is a lifestyle blog that features many of the talented designers, businesses and places that her city has to offer, "I like to show my support for my friends, their businesses and let people know where they can find great deals and amazing things.  I started StyleFeed Victoria in 2011, it was just an idea and I decided to go with it, I like to show why Victoria and the community rocks!  My blog has taken me to great places, I have met so many amazing people, helped with charities, fundraisers, fashion shows and events all around town.  I've won awards (Best Local Blog in 2013) and have been nominated for others, it's really humbeling to know that other people like what I do, but mostly I do it because I like it and I do it for fun!"
 

Kai has been one of the nicest people that I have had the pleasure of corresponding with and I am very much looking forward to a visit with her when I get over to Victoria sometime this year.  A big thank you to Kai for being my August Style Story and for  keeping us up to date with the happenings going on in our beautiful Capital City.  Can't wait to breath some fresh Island air with you soon!

Why is your blog important to you and what is your favorite part about it?
Besides sharing what I love with my fans, my Friday Favorites are probably my favorite thing about my blog. I think it's fun to be out and about during the week and get caught up with something and think I need to put that in this weeks’ Friday Favorites.



We need to know…when we come to Victoria what are your favorite places to visit?

Be Love Cafe is one of my favorite organic cafes. They have an amazing sustainable, organic cuisine and they take pride in sourcing the local ingredients that they use. They also have the most amazing cheesecake (non-dairy & gluten-free).

Lark & Sparrow Boutique is a great place to get new and vintage inspired outfits. Willow carries extremely well made items that are unique and soulful.

Head Over Heels is my favorite shoe boutique. Niomi takes great pride in finding the best of the best for her customers. She has brands that consider the environment while giving back to their communities. And she has brands that she knows her customers will love.

 

 

One of my favorite surf shops to pick up dresses and accessories is Quiksilver. They carry Roxy brand clothing, which I love because it's comfortable and great for layering and it has a West Coast feel.  The staff at this shop are wonderful, friendly, and know their surf style...they know me by name now... Ssssshhhh!!

Looking for flowers? Rook & Rose Floral Boutique has it all!  Beautiful, sweet, romantic... they have everything at amazing prices and will wrap it up with care!

Big Wheel Burger is THE place to get a burger!   They use local ingredients and you can taste it!  The substance and care that goes into a hamburger (yes a HAMBURGER) is incredible!

Dallas Road, along Beacon Hill Park is a great way to spend an afternoon. You are right on the ocean and there are usually people flying kites, running with their dogs, scuba diving, wind surfing...pretty much anything you can think of doing happens along Dallas Road.  While you're there the Beacon Drive Inn has the BEST soft serve ice cream!  Take a walk down Ogden Pointe to the lighthouse to see a beautidul view and discover some ocean wild life such as big starfish and seals.
There are so many great places here in Victoria, I want to share them all but... Just come and visit!

 

 

What is your favorite go-to sunny outfit?

On a sunny day the first thing I would reach for in my closet would be a sun or maxi dress. Right now, my favorite is one I picked up from The Bay Centre by Roxy.  Next, I would grab my Birkenstocks, my Karma light weight, yoga, infinity scarf from Breathe Athletics (I live right by the ocean and it can get a bit cool) and my fringe leather bag. Of course I will be jingling with locally made trinkets (mostly from you, Sarah Mulder Jewelry).

 

 

 

Tell us about the trends in Victoria, even though it’s a short ferry trip from Vancouver we don’t always get over there as much as we would like!  How would you describe Victoria’s fashion scene?

Vancouver Island has a very eclectic style from casual bohemian-chic to suits and pencil skirts, it really depends on where you are.

What do you think are the most important “investment” items in clothing?

Leather boots!  Living here you can typically wear boots all year long.  In the Summer pair them with denim shorts or a dress, in the Fall with a skirt and a cozy sweater, or in the Winter with skinny jeans, warm layers or a jacket!

 

 

What was your favorite trend from the past year?

 

If I had to choose a favorite trend from this past year, it would have to be braids. They are everywhere from the runway and photo shoots to magazines and in the streets. Romantic, boho, messy, textured, chic, on the side and as a crown, you can't go wrong with a braid!

 

 

 

Why were you drawn to the Sarah Mulder Jewelry pieces that you chose to shoot with?

I wear Sarah Mulder Jewelry because I like the way I feel when it’s on. The pieces have a story, are made with love and are so unique looking that people stop and tell me how lovely they are with a smile!  If I could wear it all, I would but that would be a little extreme!  I’m drawn to the gypsy jingling sound of the coin necklace, I find myself wearing that piece just about everyday! I chose the Scarab and Quartz Necklaces because I really like their nomadic feel, I have been to Egypt and they just felt right.

Kai is wearing:

Look 1: Tank {H&M}, Yoga Pants {Karma from Breathe Athletics}, Crescent Moon Necklace {Sarah Mulder Jewelry}

Look 2: Capri Pants, Tank & Sweater {Roxy}, Scarb Necklace & Crescent Moon Necklace {Sarah Mulder Jewelry}

Look 3: Leopard Print Sweater {INC Collections}, Capris Pants {Roxy}, Sandals {Birkenstocks}, Fringe bag {H&M}, flowers {Rook & Rose Floral Boutique}, Visions Necklace {Sarah Mulder Jewelry Fall/Winter 2014}

Look 4: Dress & Hat {Roxy}, Fringe bag {H&M}, Sandals {Birkenstocks}, Coin Necklace {Sarah Mulder Jewelry}

http://www.sarahmulder.com/

Friday Favorites

 Happy Friday everyone! I can't believe that it’s already August, can you? The summer sure is flying by, and I plan on soaking up every last minute of it. So, to kick off the (yet another long) weekend, I’ve pulled together a few of my favorite things. Take a look and enjoy! Xx

 

favorite space, designlovefest

 

favorite jewelry collection, Nomad by Sarah Mulder

 

 favorite diy, succulents in jars

 

favorite summer classic look  from Bernstein & Gold Boutique