Get Caught Up On Some CARTE BLANCHE BLOG Styled Posts

Shoot i styled during the summer. Shot at BOTABOTA in Old Montreal

Shop the shoot post http://marie-leigh.com/2011/12/shop-the-shoot-winter-warmth/

Suzy Shier styled review. http://marie-leigh.com/2011/07/double-take-suzy-shier/

Styled Rowenta promo shoot http://marie-leigh.com/2011/11/styled-rowenta-beautys-promo-ads/

Outfit Post/Peek: Night Out Samara’s Bday!

Leather Skirt: H&M. Tights: House of Holland (asos.com)

AMAZING dessert from MBRGR to end an amazing meal & celebrate Samara's bday!

 

 

 

 

 

It has been a while so I figure instead of a long winded post, I thought I’d share a few pics of a great night out celebrating my friend Samara’s birthday! We went to MBRGR which is an amazing resto on Drummond with gourmet custom burgers and sinfully delicious fry baskets ( sweet potatoes and fried onions). As for dessert… just look at the pic of the that cookie! There are no words … since my mouth is full of food I can’t really talk.

 

For this (rare) night out I threw on a black sheer top ( fave village find to date), faux leather skirt from H&M and House of Holland tights (current obession).

Enjoy the pics i ‘borrowed’ from tristankurtz instgram feed. Boy was all artistic that night snappin pics like a pro. Follow him on instgram asap.

Season Strut: Getting Ready For Fall


Getting ready for fall with some great pieces I’m excited to wear this season! Vintage MCM (loovve MCM) handbag, H&M leather skirt & BCBGenration Booties.

The Adult Nightlight: Polaroid Light Pictures


Are you afraid of the dark? Not anymore…in fact I would live for the night time if I got to have these awesome POLABOY light pictures. Created by Jirko Bannas & Oliver Seltmann these enlarged lit up polaroids are a hipster, vintage, nostalgic art lovers dream. They have great prints to choose from (even some special editions) but if you send them a polaroid pic they can make a custom one just for you! This just went to the top of my X-Mas list. I need need need it….like NEED it….

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Bare vs Bold: Fall Make-Up Trends


With the colder weather creeping in I am once again reminded of the changing seasons, the transition from summer to fall and jeans shorts to leather skirts. Oh but there is another important transition that comes to mind, one equally as important as a girls wardrobe…which way does a girl go with the new fall makeup trends. During the sumemr it was bright bee stung lips vs bare glossy looks, but for fall a new great debate has sprung….Vamp colored lips and bold brows vs Cherry pouts and nude lids. Oh what’s a girl to do….

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Rust Lust: Bar Decor

Our cat Hannibal enjoying her new fave hangout


What’s this? Actual furniture and proof that people live in my appartment? Well this just can’t be, because anyone who knows me and has step foot in our place knows that in the Wilkos/Toure household we have serious commitment issues…with our decor choices.

Well all that has changed ladies and gents, because this weekend the paint will be chosen, the bed will be bought and the much needed attention to detail will finally happen in our NDG flat! I decided to jump the gun a bit and fix up the bar first, since I do enjoy a nice shower then drink after a long day at school/work. This first post on the delightful decor to come should clue you in on the vibe were going for….INDUSTRIAL! It’s a clear choice for us since monsieur is KING for all things vintage and industrial (he designs custom antique lighting and furniture…truly jack of all trades WILKOS ELECTRIC ). I have been absolutely won over by the style, though there have been an argument or two over how much rust is too much.

The pieces were not all found in 1 day of course, when it comes to industrial/antique it’s not always easy finding the pieces to fit you’re decorating puzzle (especially since this trend is picking up steam, the prices can burn you from time to time). As always all great things take time but for now enjoy the post with the pics from the pieces we found and stay tuned for more decor blog posts to come!

Info for pieces featured at the end of the post.

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Strutworthy: Metal With A Twist


These lovely little booties have all that I want and need for some fashionable strutting this fall! The smooth suede meets metallic heel with a twist….yes a very real amazing metal twist on the heel! Seen this summer during fashion week, these Pringle of Scotland Metal Booties made everyone do a double take. I want it, I need it, fashion fairy god mother help me find my way to them.
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Featured: Betta Shoot on Modo Magazine

              I had a lovely chance to have a great shoot I styled featured on Modo Mgazine.com
Enjoy the great final results from a great collaboration with an amazingly creative group of people!
This shoto ahd great pieces form Anomal Couture, Valerie Dumaine, Eve Gravel and Aldo. Read More »