// AUTHENTICITY

// AUTHENTICITY 

About two years ago, I was sitting with Audrey and Sheena on the roof of Spokes Club in Toronto. I remember we just finished an assignment for their company at the time, Making Sh*t Happen. I think this was also around the time I discovered the delicious taste of an Old Fashion. Why that was relevant to this story, I don't know. Anyway, Audrey and I were having a conversation about my dreams, moving to New York City, and the industry. She told me two things that I will never forget; 1. Dream big, but goal set small, 2. Never lose your authentic self. It's easy to get influenced to change. This conversation has turned into my Motto for Candice Kaye Design.

In other news, Candice Kaye Design now has her own instagram! Follow Here Woot. x -C

 

// BERRY HIBISCUS

// BERRY HIBISCUS 

Very Berry Hibiscus with real blackberries was the cocktail of the weekend... from Starbucks. It's delicious. A beach day somewhere north was where these photos were taken. It's been really nice seeing everyone I have in such a short visit. Summer don't end. Please. 

 

// SEESTORS

// SEESTORS 

The only bad thing about living in New York City - being away from these peeps. I'm back in Toronto for a little longer than a weekend which is just delightful. Yesterday was a full day of catching up with friends in the beaches, enjoying cocktails with Sandra, Danielle, and Britt over dinner, and late night vodka sodas on rooftops in Toronto. Alright, I'm going to enjoy some more family time now. Happy weekend. x-C

 

// WHITE MAGIC

// WHITE MAGIC

Journal-ing about Alice Temperley again. I really do just love everything about her. Her creativity as a designer goes far and beyond just her beautiful textile and gowns. I envy how she thinks outside the box. Anyways lately on her instagram, [naturally I've been stalking] most recently she's been posting about a #WhiteMagic project, which was shot right at her home in Somerset, England. Just discovered it was for a collaboration for Net-a-Porter!

Watch full video


 

// FARRAH

// FARRAH

More selfies in elevators wearing all black and Farrah. My days have gotten longer lately, not complaining, but I do miss my sleep-in-days-off-Fridays-followed-by-Pinterest-surfing-tanning-at-washington-square-park-afternoons-beer-drinking-patios. But again, I'm not complaining. I've been working with Crescala, a fashion development company. The concept is rather brilliant I have to say. I'm learning lots about the ins and outs of the fashion industry. Education I wouldn't get anywhere else. Ok, that's all. Happy Friday! x -C

 

// THROW BACK

// THROW BACK

I discovered the Instagram account @HistoryPhotographed the other day and fell in love with the account. I mean, look at those swim shorts fellas. Who wouldn't want to wear those now?

 

// SIK GAEK

// SIK GAEK 

Took the 7 train to Queens yesterday evening for Brett's birthday. Walked out to a breathtaking view of the City. The meeting place was at a Korean restaurant called Sik Gaek. I was sold on the watermelon cocktail. I think we ordered about five of those for the table. When the seafood platter arrived I had no idea that the seafood would still be alive, like literally. The poor lobster was wiggling around and staring at me while it was slowly dying.

It's been a lazy Sunday morning. Weekend really. Dan introduced me to How To Make It In America. I'm officially hooked. It's fun to watch a show taking place in a city you live in. mmm ok that's all. x -C