A Beautiful Shoot in the Neighbourhood

Last week, I Heart Accessories had the pleasure of collaborating with two of our friendly and stylish neighbours; Phi and Me, and FÊTE Boutique on an upcoming promo that will be advertising our spring goodies. Photographed by Lavish & Light Photography, the photos were based a gorgeous vignette of clothing, flowers and accessories. What more could a girl ask for? 

Here's a sneak peek at what's to come!

xoxo
With Heart, 
Natalie 

You Make My Week

Here's something that is the best ever. People buy our accessories, wear them, love them and it makes them happy. Really, that's why we do what we do.  When I'm in the shop and a customer comes in saying "I LOVE your store! This is so ME!" there is an instant sense of "this is all so very right".

Even better? When those customers send us their pictures of them wearing pieces they've bought from us. I kid you not when I say that this is THE BEST thing to ever happen in my week when it does. Look how many fabulous weeks I have had lately thanks to our amazing customers. 

Good customer and friend Lori, at her bridal shower. Lori is wearing a gold cuff and earrings from us.

Our customer Colleen purchased this Headmistress fascinator from us, and we were able to also find her a matching birdcage visor veil for her wedding. Gorgeous! 

Our amazing customer Lisa was swooning over this watch and we were so happy when she finally chose to take it. Layered with some cute bracelets, this is the perfect look for Spring.

Last but certainly not least, the beautiful little Victoria wearing a Headmistress Headband, which was gifted to her recently. She was happy to pose for a pic wearing her new favourite accessory.

If you're part of this group of I Heart Accessories enthusiasts, we would love to see you sporting our wares. There's nothing more delightful than knowing what you do, is loved by others too!

xoxo
With Heart,
Natalie

How To Tie a Headscarf

Hair accessories are huge again this Spring, with an emphasis on colourful fabrics and bohemian styles. If you have a closet full of scarves but only one neck to tie them around, wearing them on your head gives them a whole new duty. Oh So Cosmo came by a little while ago to capture Natalie, owner of I Heart Accessories show us how to tie headscarves. Which one will you try?

Who do YOU love?

Well, it's official. February is upon us. The month some people love, and some people love to hate. With hearts, flowers and cupids all around, it either makes you gush with love, or want to poke the next person who says "awww" in the eye.

We hear ya...and although we are all about the love and mushy stuff, we think it's equally important, if not more, to show love where it matters most. To yourself.

As Buddha put it: 

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection. 

Self-love is my thing this year. As much as I have an abundance of love and affection from my Mr., I know that in order to truly be happy, that love must come from within. In an effort to stop being so hard on myself, take pride in the things I have done, and pat myself on the back every once in a while, I've realized it's not selfish to sometimes be selfish. It's essential. 

So - If you're feeling the same, I encourage you to take all the Love Day hoopla and run with it. Be inspired to love YOU. Indulge in a spa day, get a new hair style, or buy yourself something pretty.   We've got that last one covered - which hasn't been a challenge with all the amazing, meaningful pieces that have been spotted on our shelves lately. Here are some of our favourites that add just the right amount of jewel, with a little pinch of self-love.

These wrap-around leather bracelets from Foxy Originals, serve as delicate reminders to live your best life and love YOU.

 

Our new line of bracelets entitled "Life Charm Bangles", each come carded with a different quote/meaning. Growth, happiness, and love are the common themes.

The Wearable Words Collection (necklaces and bracelets) by Foxy Originals, is great for adults as well as little ones. Our favourite in this line is "Dreams Come True".

So, whatever the case may be for you this February, we hope you indulge in a little "self-love" and give your heart the attention (or bling) it deserves.

XOXO
With Heart,

Natalie

Laura's Top Three Wish List

Christmas is creeping up on us quickly and is just around the corner! Coincidentally, the month of December is when I start noticing more and more things that I suddenly decide I absolutely need. Normally, I would try to convince myself I don’t need to get that sparkly necklace even though it would look perfect with that outfit in my closet. But with Christmas, I don’t resist temptations. I just take detailed notes about the item, and with my fingers crossed, casually slide the page across the table to a loved one. The new arrivals at I Heart Accessories have definitely caused me to start making mental lists of things I want for myself, and for others. After all, it is the season of giving, it's not ALL about me. However, this post is. Here is my "Top Three Wish List" from I Heart Accessories.

1. Scarves

I love scarves. Soft, silky, patterned or plain, I love them all. Many times the perfecting detail of an outfit is a scarf in a matching or contrasting colour. Every time I Heart Accessories gets new scarves I get a little excited and look them all over. This is why I definitely have to include a scarf on my wish list. 

Our new infinity scarves are so soft and plush that I immediately knew they would be perfect for filling this gaping hole in my accessories. You really can’t help but want to cozy up with one and I know they would not only look amazing, but also help keep me nice and warm.

2. Pom Pom Hats

Now why ask for just a scarf when you can get a hat too? It's Christmas, remember? When I first saw our pom pom hats I just couldn’t figure out how I have survived this long without one. They come in a variety of styles and colours. With one of these and a matching scarf, I can relax knowing that not only are my ears warm, but I look pretty great too. Was that vain?

3. Feather Headbands

This is the last thing on my list (at the moment). They have a sleek black band with a feather detail on top in a variety of colours and patterns. With all the style options, it has been impossible for me to narrow it down to just one. When I am at school working in the studio, I always have to wear my hair in a ponytail for safety reasons and because it is easier to concentrate. One of these hair bands will take my ponytail to the next level and make it less a matter of safety, and more a style choice. Who says you can’t look good while following the rules and being safe? I'm taking a stand.

I usually never know what to ask for at Christmas, but being a part of I Heart Accessories definitely helps with that. So, if any of my family and friends are reading this, consider this my subtle hint at what I would like under the tree this year. 

xoxo

With Heart

Laura

Winter Snapshots

AHHH! IT'S WINTER! Almost. Good thing we have some stylish cozies to ease us into the the frigid temps. We snapped some pics of our new arrivals, as well as one of yours truly. I tend to do this once in a while...but only with winter wear...?! Not sure why. Anyway, stay cool. And by stay cool I mean, stay warm.  

xoxo
With Heart,

Natalie

HUE to the ResCUE!

Fall is here. As much as you don’t want it to be, it’s here. And although bare legs and sandals just won’t work anymore (this past weekend was an exception), this doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your cute skirts and dresses, it just means you have to add a little extra warmth.  This is where we save your life: we have a bunch of new Hue tights and socks that will complete any Fall look. Feel better? Good.

Either patterned or plain, adding a pair of tights underneath your dress, skirt, or even shorts, can add the extra warmth you need to brave the changing seasons. Our Hue tights come in a range of neutral colours that are sure to go with any outfit you have. We are carrying opaque tights, sweater tights, and if you overdid the turkey this past week, we’ve got some control top.  Here are a couple recent looks we like, paired with a simple black opaque tight. Nicole and Zooey know what's up.

Faves of the moment: our HUE Pointelle Tights in Grey

So you’re thinking – “what if my legs are already covered with those things called pants?”. Don’t worry, we’ve thought of you too.  Last night as I ran to and from my car multiple times in the rain storm, with nothing but ballet flats on my feet, I was really wishing I had some cozies on my tozies.

Luckily, we have some socks that feel just like your favourite baggy, cozy, knitted sweater which are perfect for under boots, and others that you can wear with flats or a dressier shoes.

Here's the deal. HUE socks and tights are made with incredible quality. We are pretty loyal to this brand, since we have personally fallen in love with everything we've ever tried from them. In a nutshell, they don't ride up, fall down or run. They do what they're supposed to do, feel most comfortable, and they look great. What more could you ask for? 


Let us fulfill your leg/foot wear needs this fall. We've got you covered.


xoxo
With Heart, 


Laura

Accessa-Mess

 

Does this look similar to your accessory collection?

It’s okay, you don’t need to feel ashamed. We all have the balls of tangled chains, missing earrings, bracelets strewn across our table, and rings scattered throughout the room. It is a fact of life really, something all accessory lovers have to find a way to deal with. Half the time we spend getting ready can be on hunting down and untangling the accessory we desperately want to wear. When you are strapped for space and time, sometimes keeping everything in little dishes and drawers just isn’t an option, and organization seems impossible to achieve. It is time to take a stance, time to teach your accessories whose boss and as much as they want to, they can’t take over your entire room. Claim back that time spent searching and untangling. Your schedule will thank you for it and suddenly, getting ready will flow much smoother. Hey, you may even be able to reunite a few earrings with their pair during the process, or discover the long lost ring that you’ve always loved. I know we really don't have to tell you this, but I Heart Accessories is here to help you with all your acessa-mess woes.

We recently restocked on a wide range of jewellery stands and accessory organizers in a bunch of styles. Some are whimsical and fun, while others straight to the point and very serious about their job, but still look good. The great thing about these pieces, is that they display all your things so you can see everything in one glance. Often, when things are kept in dishes or drawers we have to search through them to find what we want and a lot of the time we even forget about some pieces that we own. Our organizers can help you quickly see what your different options are for completing your outfit and make sure that nothing great gets lost in the crowd.

My favourites of the bunch are the tree shaped ones that come in three different styles. We have used these to display our jewellery for quite a while and have always gotten compliments on them.  They have twisted branches so your necklaces, bracelets, and rings don’t slip off as well as loops to hook your earrings into. Pick up a tree and have fun decorating it with all your jewels, the final product looks amazing and almost like a little art piece.  

We also have a range of holders in silver that can be for more specialized purposes. For those of us that have more earrings than we can count, there are holders that have rows of holes perfect for all styles of earrings. With these, you can easily keep track of all you have and not worry about missing pairs. There are also some with straight bars that are great for sliding bracelets onto or hanging and looping your necklaces so you don’t ever have to frustratingly untangle some chains. 

De-cluttering the accessa-mess can be a headache and often falls to the bottom of our list of things to do. It is easy to just toss items on the table or in a drawer while rushing to get ready, but this just results in scratched, lost, and tangled things that cause even more pain later. Save yourself the heartache, and come take a peek at how we can help your life. At least in the accessory department.  

xoxo
With Heart, 
Laura

Champagne & Cupcakes

We are so extremely excited for fall that we are hosting an open house in honour of it! Come celebrate with us on August 25th. Sip some champagne and nibble on some cupcakes as you browse our new fall collections, shop with 20% off everything, and get a mini makeover with the amazing Arbonne cosmetics!

Hope to see you there!

Don't forget to R.S.V.P!

xoxo
With Heart,

Natalie

Summer Sale! Summer Sale! Summer Sale!

 I think it is ingrained in us all to love good sales, our hearts leaping with the excitement of a great find on clearance. All of you out there that love the rush you get when buying something you love at a discounted price should stop, breathe, and take a second to think about this. We are having a Summer Sale!

First and foremost, all of our Jewels are 20% off the regular ticketed price. At already great prices...we are pretty much GIVING our baubles away. Don't make us shove them in your pockets. 

What else is on sale? Clutches, purses and messengers. That's right! At up to 50% off...you can seriously get an AMAZING shoulder pal for $29. These are some of our faves.

Right now, the shop is overflowing with scarves of all colours and patterns for $20 each or 2 for $30. Now you may be thinking, it is summer and why would I want a scarf? The weather this year is a little all over the place, so instead of a light sweater you could try a scarf to add just a little bit of warmth on days that are cooler. We all know it is wedding season, and these scarves could definitely apply. Some of our scarves are wide enough that they could be used as a shawl, just bring in your dress or describe it to us and we can help you match it up.

We love these sassy beauties!

Also, scattered throughout the store we have a bunch of lovely little promos...

Add some pretty to your purse with one of these change purses, only $6.

We also have some brand new cuff bracelets that are leather with studs and rhinestones for $19. They all have 2 size options which as someone with tiny wrists, I can appreciate. 

So, I know what you're thinking. And, well, you're right. I Heart Accessories IS the best place ever. Hope to see you soon!

xoxo

With Heart, 

Laura

Summer Fun OUTside of I Heart!

It's already the 15th of June! Am I the only one that thinks that's crazy?

We've had a super busy couple of weeks at the shop...and it's only getting busier! New beauties are arriving every few days, and like always, we love branching out of our cozy little space and into the hearts of others!

We are taking part in a couple great events this summer hosted by our faves in all the land.

This Thursday June 16th,  (SO SOON!) is the much anticipated Divas in the City 2. Hosted by our friends at Divagirl Inc.

 

We will be showcasing some FAB new accessories that aren't even out on our shelves yet, plus, a whole bunch of amazing vendors, speakers, and martinis. If you're interested in networking and mingling with over a hundred other fabulous, driven and successful ladies, this is not an event to be missed. 

On August 15th, Divagirl Inc., is doing it up again, but this time with the amazing gals at Shop Socials.  If anyone knows how to put on a VIP event, complete with shopping, fashion shows, and all the latest designers and trends, it's these gals. Divalicious was awesome last year, so we're really looking forward to this one!

If you're a lady in love with fashion, and are interested in learning about careers, dating, money and all things girly, then come to one, or both of these events. We hope to see you there!

xoxo

With Heart, 

Natalie

Wedding Season Accessory Bliss

It’s that time of year again! Time to get all teary eyed while a beaming couple gets married! Fancy or casual, a wedding is the time to dress your best and charm family and friends. We all know how stressful it can sometimes be to find the perfect outfit for these events, so here at I Heart Accessories we are trying to make things a little easier for you. In one stop you can get your hair-wear, evening bag, and jewellery. We're well equipped with this season's evening trends...here are a few examples.

  

 Fascinators

We've mentioned these a couple of times, but how could we not?! Just because the royal wedding is over and we aren’t in England, doesn’t mean we can’t rock a fascinator at this year’s summer weddings. They are the perfect way to add some spunk or girly perfection to your look. Now when I say fascinators, I don’t mean the over the top questionable numbers we saw at Will & Kate's to-do. We have many options of more fashion friendly fascinators that won’t block the view of people sitting behind you. We have some simple ones of beautiful fabric flowers and a more bold option that includes tulle and feathers. These are all available in a variety of colours.

Evening Bags

Yes. You need one. What else are you going to do with your tissues, camera and lipstick? Our latest shipment of clutches include a variety of options for evening wear, each with the option of a chain strap. We have sparkly ones, lacy ones, and floral ones just waiting to be given the honour of carrying your belongings.

Jewels

Our philosophy with jewellery? Go big, or go home. We appreciate a simple, versatile outfit, that can be glammed up, or toned down. I'm seeing coral dresses everywhere this season...how perfect are these nude/gold accessories with the little number featured here?

Weather you have 1, or 10 weddings to attend this season, know that you can count on us to accessorize it. Bring your outfits in! We love a challenge!

xoxo
With Heart, 
Laura