Shoe Fetish

Hello my beauties!

I know I've been a neglectful blogger and I deserve a spanking (if anyone knows Gerrard Butler, send him on over with a paddle anytime), but it's been a hectic week for moi, and now it's recap time... Bottom line: this will never happen again :)

I spent the beginning of the week in Montreal drooling over crepes and fondue (there goes the 7 lbs I lost). I was also lovestruck by the fantastic fashion sense of Montrealers... I love you all! There is no such thing as a walking Gap ad on rue St. Catherine, where a naked white t-shirt and blue denim is unheard of. In fact, the entire city seemed to be a life version of Vogue, where even casual grocery shoppers gave an intoxicating allure of city chic. I would, however, like to know what the dude who broke into my poor adorable blue Sunfire and stole my gps was wearing. To you, sir, all I have to say is this: thank you for not being inclined to check the back seat and take my Dior Extreme Gladiators, because that would be a crushing loss. I've also learned a valuable lesson - shoes are your children and anyone who leaves them in their car should serve some serious time in the slammer, or at least be fined.
Needless to say, I spent too much money and had too much fun... And a special thank you to Le Crystal de la Montagne for my months supply of heavenly Molton Brown bathroom bliss. :)

I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Like the time I did the walk of shame back to my apartment the morning after York pub night and came across the most adorable little kitten who is now called Audrey, aka, the love of my life. Similarly, if my shoes hadn't been put in such grave danger, I might not be quite as insane about the beautiful leather that shelters my feet as I am now. The new pedestal that I set my worship for shoes on may just have been the ultimate influence on my interview with the Toronto DM for Aldo shoes. Hence, I am their newest manager-in-training... AND SO EXCITED!

So ladies, you're all caught up. I'm heading out now to the early show of He's Just Not That Into You, and then packing for my Toronto adventure, which begins tomorrow.

xoxo

ps: I am aware that there is a Gap on rue St. Catherine, however; even there window displays are disco chic.

pps: Congrats to my beautiful friends Lissa & Lanny who are off to get married in the Dominican this week! Luv u!

Happy Sexy Saturday!

Just when you thought sleeping in 'til noon was too good to be true, I bear fantastic news! Are u ready?...

SEX AND THE CITY SEQUEL

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right, ladies, contracts have been flying and pens have been signing at the hands of uber-talented writer, Michael Patrick King, and the starlets we love: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon. The script is already in the making, and Carrie's started window shopping for Manolos... And the wait to see Ms. Bradshaw strut her stuff in the big-girl shoes shouldn't be too painful - the movie is set to release sometime in 2010.

In other city news... I'm moving back to TO!!! woop woop! The 45 min drive to Starbucks yesterday made me realize how much that darling city needs me. *ahem*
My Toronto-bound excursion is set to release the 2nd week of March. Stay tuned...

xoxo

You Speak Prada?

That's right, ladies, just one more week until the movie of the year comes out (and it's only February, how lucky are we?!). Confessions of a Shopaholic is sure to be a lustrous display of all our favorite things: labels, love, laughs, and a cute little red-head...just like moi ;)
Sadly, due to my dedication to be a faithful friend, I have to wait a week to see it with my old roomie, so feel free to comment on how much you love the flick, but no spoilers please!

xoxo

ps: I hope the star diva doesn't mind that out in the country I wear galoshes with my Prada's...

Totally Fit!

Laying on the couch flicking through daily morning shows may have saved my fitness life...

The other day Mel B guest starred on Regis & Kelly to promote her new workout DVD, Totally Fit. As an excuse to get out of the house and wear something other than sweats and an old tee (my daily uniform), I threw on some jeans and bronzer and headed to the mall to hunt for this fitness treasure.

After my 45 minute drive on a highway of hibernating trees and snow-covered fields (I really miss business parks with their perfectly landscaped shrubs), I scooped up the DVD and headed home. Let me just say, with her hot bod and fantastic accent, Mel B makes the perfect fitness instrucor!

Mel's Totally Fit DVD offers fun and energy-boosting routines that range from ten-minute target workouts, to 30 minute full body routines. More importantly, these are the workouts that the diva uses herself, and who doesn't want a delicious body like that?

Jimmy Choo in a John Deere World...

Hello my beauties!
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all things duchess-worthy!

I have to admit, my inspiration for this blog came from a selfish source... After uprooting myself from the Toronto spotlight of all things pretty and trendy, I have been temporarily transplanted in the most rural of rural places (Google Maps can't even find it). The endless panorama of snow covered pines and rustic barns is certainly something to appreciate, however; I would be more inclined to admire it from my rear view mirror on my way back to city life. Reconnecting with high school friends has been a fantastic journey of reminiscing days with less wrinkles, debt, and bad ex boyfriends. Despite my efforts to blend, blend, blend, I still find that there is no room in this rubber Sorel world for my suede Jimmy Choo Wave boots (yes, they're from the summer, but I love them and they're a boot so I don't care).
Back to my point: I am in dire need of a reconnect with trendlyland and it's dialect. Not to mention I have more time than the average 9-5 diva to indulge myself with everyday must-knows... movies, books, artists, fabulous budget finds, and not to forget those keep-me-in-my-skinny-jeans exercise and recipes. Hence, the creation of The Duchess Digest.
So please bare with me as I fill in the sustenance of what will soon be the ultimate source of all things note-worthy in your majestic womanhood. Please check back often and watch this beauty grow like my thighs on a cheesecake diet!

My helpful tip of the day: Don't quit your job and give up your apartment in the middle of a recession when the only plan on the agenda is hoping that when your eyes open your dream life will fall into your lap -- there is just no room for such fantasies in our current pennypinching world!

xoxo