DIY Shoe Couture

"Here lies Carrie. She had two loves, and lots-o-shoes." 

-Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City

Welcome back my femmes/hommes fatales!

First off, as you may have noticed, Mtl.D has recently been chic-ified. I hope you all ♡ it!! I really love sharing my thoughts and ideas with you, bloggies. So definitely don't forget to follow and let me know what's on your mind, or if there's anything you'd like to hear me blog about!

Now for your dose of fashion scoops. Ever dream of being the next Valentino or Lagerfeld? Well, shoe lovers, now we're literally just a click away.

I've always been somewhat of a do-it-yourself fashionista. But recently, I fell on a website that takes it to a whole other level. It's called www.shoesofprey.com/ and their system is literally a three step process:

Prices are quite high, but just for kicks (pun intended) I tried it out. You can choose textures (leather, patent, suede, etc) colour and heel height. It's quite phenomenal (or dangerous, depending on your spending-prone impulsivity).  Here are some examples of designs by others who have chosen to publish it on their website:

Fab, oui? 

Now, go get your design on! 

Mtl.D xo

My Thai Coup de Coeur

"Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity."

-Voltaire

Hello loves!

I like december for two reasons: the holidays, and my undeniable ability to reach pure winter denial. Some say denial is dangerous healthy, but for me denial is an effective tool to overcome the reality that my snow-shovelling, windshield-wiping, shearling boot-wearing, ice-fearing days are only beginning. Of course nobody knows winter like us Montrealers. Yes, we all know hibernation is the activity of choice for some 514-ers, but here's another option: make the best of winter. And what better way to start than introducing you to my newest spot du jour. 

Bloggies, I'd like to introduce you to a Laval gem called Soya.

Restaurant Soya

204 boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest

 Laval, QC H7T 1A1 - (450) 682-2882

My rating: ♡♡♡

For anyone like myself who enjoys a non-Thai Express, good quality Pad Thai, you are in luck. Moderately priced, authentic with luxurious decor and laid-back ambiance, Soya is just the ticket. It is a bring your own wine establishment, and has wonderful food presentations. Go with good company, as the service isn't at turbo speed, but the staff remains attentive and friendly. 

Mtl.D Tidbit: good spot for a date! The romantic setting and banquette dividers add a great touch!

Enjoy!! And be safe on those snow-abundant roads, bloggies

Mtl.D xo

Second Stylish Wishlist Item

Happy Monday, Fabulosies.

Here's my latest holiday wishlist item. An alternative to the Uggs, these badass Keds by Loomstate boots are totally adorbs and are relatively on the cheap for a pair of boots ($110. USD). Bonus: they're lined with some snuggly shearling and come in three colors; HELLO ♡.

Available on the Barneys New York website:

http://www.barneys.com/Womens/WOMEN02,default,sc.html?q=Keds

Happy spending, stylistas.

Mtl.D xo

On the Montreal Scene: Où Est La Couleur?

"It's a new era of fashion - there are no rules."

-Alexander McQueen

Listen up, Montrealistas! I need to get something off my chest: what is it about our fabulous city that just inevitably screams "practical"? Forget winters for just a minute. We're savvy cosmopolitans and a gorgeously diverse bunch, there's simply no excuse. 

Old Montreal; further proof of how tres chic our city is! 

Pic Cred: http://www.citified.blogspot.com/

..Yet come winter, we all seem to have this urge to revert to colour palettes about as exciting dull as the word "neutral". I have to admit, I'm guilty as well. When cold days strike, I drop my vibrant hues and opt for an overall all-black look that takes me all the way to April. 

Rudsak Winter 2010 Collection. All black everything. "Shocking".

..But not without a bit of self-disdain. I'm so over us having to forego individuality and colour in the name of practicality. Where's the creativity, the fun? We're already on limited sunlight, no need to reflect it in our wardrobes!

For those of you still afraid of taking the colour plunge, take a baby step with your nails. Here are my picks for the upcoming holiday scene. Be warned, I'm not even going down the red nail road (burgundy, crimson, yawn) and boring nudes. Enjoy! 

I'm usually an Essie nail polish girl. However, OPI colours are rather undeniable. Below, my first pick is by OPI in the Shrek Collection. Funky Donkey is purple done well. I like the pigmentation, but allow mayjah drying time. I'm talking 45 minutes to an hour with a double coat. Lasting time without chipping action is about 4 days. 

Second pick is again from OPI. It's part of the Burlesque Collection in light of the movie coming out starring Christina Aguilera and the one and only Cher. Behold Extra-va-vaganza. Not at all boring, I've never gotten so many compliments than with this sparkly number. I have a word of caution: polish remover barely does the trick when taking it off, so save up some excess patience. Still, well worth it in my opinion. Double coat is required.

Finally, my third fave polish is a sexy blue. Drying time is a dream with this Aruba Blue by Essie. I got this one a year ago and was afraid of looking like a teenager. Far from it, I'm in love. Wear this azzure look with square tips and you're sure to be a hit.

And there you have it for my current colour crushes. The moral of the story is this: just have fun with colour, seriously. Show winter who's boss, and forget about practical. Life is too short, and Montreal winters are too long, for boring. 

Happy painting!

Mtl.D xo