CHIC THIS WEEK: Best Dressed for June 20-26, 2015

Who is your choice for best dressed this week?

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ELIZABETH BANKS
In Balmain
At the 'Magic Mike XXL' premiere in Hollywood, California

AMAL CLOONEY
In Sonia Rykiel
('Astrid' slingbacks by Vince, bag by Lala, 'Joie de Vivre' earrings by Mawi London, 'Park' sunglasses by Elizabeth and James)
Out and about in London, England

HAILEE STEINFELD
In Emilio Pucci
('Jetta' booties by Sophia Webster, clutch by Lee Savage)
At the 2015 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, Canada

JESSICA CHASTAIN
In Ralph Lauren
At the Vogue and Ralph Lauren Wimbledon summer cocktail party in London, England

REESE WITHERSPOON
In Mugler
(t-strap sandals by Christian Louboutin)
At the 'Hot Pursuit' premiere in Mexico City, Mexico

KATE BOSWORTH
In Coach
At the 5th Annual Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer Party in NYC, New York

SARAH HYLAND

In Solace London

(clutch by Raowulf, bodychain by Lorraine Schwartz)

At the 2015 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, Ontario

OLIVIA PALERMO

In Maison de Reefur

(clutch by Hayward, bracelets by Monica Vinader, 'Lulu' heels by Aquazzura)
At the Seaport Studios opening in NYC, New York

ABC's OF STYLE: O is for Ombre

(My daughter is just about the sweetest thing since bubblegum.

She also happens to be about the shyest kid you will ever meet. The one who always stands off to the side taking it all in from a glance and whose lip trembles when she is forced to speak.

No exaggeration here, I have family and friends who haven't heard a peep from her in years!

I have convinced her to partake in a little photographic exercise in self-confidence this summer and since she is indulging her mother, it would be just super if you did too!)

O is for Ombre

The trendy city cousin of the summer tie-dye you fell in love with at camp that is sophisticated enough to go from the office to a rooftop patio with an ease that says 'summer is finally here'.

For me, it has always been reminder of the sun-kissed manes you imagine on those California girls who live and breathe the beach!

DRESS // Gap     SUNGLASSES // Ray-Ban     SANDALS // Birkenstock     BAG // Roots     

HOW TO BEHAVE HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE: Don't Clip Your Toenails in Public

To the visitor clippping his toenails in my backyard.

We are close but not that close and quite frankly, no one wants to be that close to anyone while toenails are flying about!

I thought I was hearing things. That distinct sound of metal cutting through nail was momentarily piercing against the quiet of a lazy afternoon. I continued preparing coffee for your visit, hoping that what I was hearing through the open window was a figment of my imagination, maybe a crafty squirrel engaged in target practice with a miniature bibi gun or something equally ridiculous. But as I walked out back carrying my tray, I realized that my imagination hadn't fooled me at all. There you were, just you and your nail clipper, basking in the sun. Maybe it was the look of utter bewilderment on my face or maybe you just came to your senses but thankfully you finished with your pinky toe, slipped the clipper back into your pocket and your foot back into your sandal. Nevertheless, I thanked the good Lord above for that small mercy.

It's something that shouldn't surprise any of us yet I find myself floored on too many occasions by the sight of people whipping out a nail clipper in public and having at their feet. That goes double for the lady who sat in a waiting room beside me earlier this week and decided to slip off her sandals, lift her feet up onto her chair and vigorously clear the what-not from between her toes.

I don't care how busy you are at home-the subway, a park bench, your desk and especially while visiting a friend is not where you should be grooming yourself in that manner. I could go on and on but I think this one is pretty basic.

NEVER clip your nails (finger or otherwise) in public.

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THE COCKTAIL HOUR: The French Martini

I'm lifting a martini glass in the air today and not just because the weekend is well on it's way but because it's National Martini Day and I can't think of a better reason to celebrate!

James Bond might have been a big fan of the classic dry Martini but unfortunately, it has a habit of leaving my face with a bit of a grimace so I opt for something a little sweeter, a colourful combination with a hint of fruit and a whole lot of bubbly.
So this weekend, take out your fanciest Martini glasses (or go rogue and use a whimsical liqueur glass like they did at The Weslodge Saloon in downtown Toronto where I happened upon this drink in the first place) and toast to one of my very favourite 'Lemontree-approved' holidays!

The French Martini

1 1/2 oz Champagne

1/4 oz Chambord® raspberry liqueur

1/4 ozfresh pineapple juice

1 twist lemon peel

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add Champagne, pineapple juice and Chambord. Shake well and pour into Martini glass.

Garnish with lemon peel.

image via Instagram

CHIC THIS WEEK: Best Dressed for June 6-12, 2015

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KIERNAN SHIPKA
In Delpozo
(clutch Edie Parker, flower sandals by Delpozo)
At the 'Live From New York' premiere in Los Angeles, California

GWYNETH PALTROW
In Alice + Olivia
('Jealous' sandals by Tamara Mellon)
At a Windsor Smith's Homefront book release event in Los Angeles, California

SANDRA BULLOCK
In Stella McCartney
(bracelet by Jack Vartanian, 'Jane' sandals by Saint Laurent)
At the 'Minions' world premiere in London, England

OLIVIA PALERMO
('Juliana' cage booties by Schutz, sunglasses by Westward Leaning, foldover tote by Hayward, silver collar by Capwell & Co)
Out and about in Soho, New York

ZOE SALDANA
In Dolce & Gabbana
(jewellery by Jennifer Meyer, 'Chelsea' sandals by Kurt Geiger)
At Spike TV’s Guys Choice 2015 Awards in Culver City, California

ELIZABETH BANKS
In Prada
('Amika' heels by Jimmy Choo)
At the 14th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles, California

VANESSA HUDGENS
In Naeem Khan
At the 2015 Tony Awards in NYC, New York

TAYLOR SCHILLLING
In Cushnie et Ochs
(sandals by Ralph Lauren, 'Broken Space' clutch by Lee Savage, jewellery by Jennifer Meyer)
At an 'Orangecon' fan event in NYC, New York

VICTORIA BECKHAM
In Victoria Beckham
(clutch by Victoria Beckham)
Out and about in NYC, New York

JENNIFER LOPEZ
In Valentino
At the 2015 Tony Awards in NYC, New York