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

Time for a Change

My most recent personal accessory choice has been inspired by this week's back to school extravaganza.  Maybe it's because all those Staples commercials got me in the mood, or the fact that I never know what time it is...? but recently, I have decided to wear a watch. This is a big deal for me, as I've actually never been a watch person. The Mr. in my life is the opposite. He has an entire collection of watches that he perfectly matches with each outfit, as well as their very own case, with leather interior to boot. He's got this whole watch thing down...and I must say, I enjoy knowing that even if I don't know what time it is, he always will.

I have purchased myself many watches...and even remember my dad giving me a Snoopy Tennis watch exactly like this one:

But I never cared that it told time. I just enjoyed watching Snoopy hit the tennis ball. This watch is pretty cool, am I right?

Evidently, I haven't changed a bit. When we received our new shipment of watches last week...I excitedly unwrapped each one just to see the beauty of shiny newness. "Which one will I buy myself ?!?" went through my mind a few times. Then "Who am I kidding?...I'm not a watch girl." Which is true, I'm totally not. Call me a rebel, but I just don't feel as though I NEED to know what time it is badly enough to wear it on my wrist at all times.

I do however, enjoy bling. So naturally, when I saw this sparkly baby, I knew it had to be mine. And it is. It's on my wrist right now. I don't even know if the time is right on it, nor does it matter. It's just so pretty.

So - necessity or not, I have decided to follow in the footsteps of my significant other, who clearly knows the drill when it comes to timepieces. Meaning, I'll need to treat myself to more of these lovelies, to go with more of my outfits. It just so happens that we have quite the nice collection on our shelves at the moment. Here are a few that I've been spying with my little eye.

So, maybe I've become a watch girl. People can be watch people for different reasons, and those reasons don't always have to include knowing the time.  Once I find my Snoopy watch, I will have started a collection of two...soon to be many. This is a milestone.

xoxo
With Heart,
Natalie

Laura's Faves in Fall Trends

Gorgeous trends are starting to make an appearance for fall! There are way too many amazing styles and materials popping up on runways to cover them all, but I thought I would go over some of my favourites in the accessory world.

Once again, we're in luck. Fall runways are showing big, statement pieces in a variety of styles, and you know how much we heart statement! Some are pulling from art deco and gothic influences while others are going back to vintage styles with large metal chokers and cuffs. Collar necklaces are the common style being seen, with tons of beads and chains to make sure all eyes stay on you. I must admit, in the past, I've gone more towards simple, dainty pieces for myself, but since I started working at I Heart Accessories, I'm pretty excited to leap forward and commit to one like this for fall...

Smokey Crystal Necklace, $32

...or maybe this?...

Cuff bracelets are big this Fall with lots of studs, leather, and sparkle. 

 Leather Studded Cuffs, $19

 

We are also seeing large metal cuffs of plain or hammered metal, keeping it simple yet adding impact such as this one on a Michael Kors model. 

Check out I Heart's lovelies...

 Golden Feather Bender, $27

 

Gunmetal Hinge, $26

I'm also loving that I see animal print and texture everywhere for this fall. Leopard, snakeskin and fur seem to be the top three. 

This reversible bag (personal case included) is available for pre-order on our website. 

The Inside-our Aliya, $69

 Lindsay Phillips Switchflops, Available in-store only, $95

And for the colder months, we have hats similar to this Adrienne Landau style coming in.

Finally, neckties and more masculine looks are making us smile. This Moschino model is sporting a slim grey ascot. In the shop, we do have a basket of silky scarves in a variety of colours and patterns that would be perfect to use for this look. 

 And let us not forget our friends at Handsome & Lace, who are always right on trend with ALL of their pieces, and have hand stitched this awesome piece just for you.

So, although we're seeing things a little more rough, hard edged and a slightly less flirty, things are still looking as interesting as ever for the next few months. I'm so excited to see what we get and even more excited to share it with you. Stay tuned!


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

Pre-orders for Fall

Our pre-orders for fall have started to roll in, and although we hate the idea of cooler weather, we're pretty excited for new collections! We'll be adding these and more to our NEW ONLINE SHOP!! for pre-orders, and "asap" shipping once they arrive.  Judging by the attention they've already been getting, these beauties will not last too long. Grab'em while you can, and be all set for fall!

  

  

 

 

 

For questions or to pre-order, give us a call at the shop at 416-792-1271, or email us at info@iheartaccessories.ca

XOXO

With Heart, 

Natalie