Fresh From: My Closet

I’m always saying that I never have any nice clothes and am so bored with what I do have. Yet most of the time I somehow manage so cook up a pretty neat looking outfit. I like what I’m wearing today in particular, because it’s not only cute and comfy, but it’s particularly practical for a rainy day like today! I can’t tell you how many pairs of flats I have destroyed in the rain.

I can always count on my mother for getting me staple pieces of clothing. My parents and little brother were in New Zealand visiting my oldest sister, Charlene (hey Ween!) and came across an amazing department store – Witchery. It’s definitely worth taking a look at: www.witchery.com/au. My mother presented me with the skirt I am wearing here, and an amazing coral colored cardigan. Both pieces are divine. The skirt, however, is worn weekly and I can wear it with almost anything. Needless to say it has seen better days.

My blouse is from Anthropologie, blazer is Forever21, boots are Hunter and the necklace is a pineapple bobble of my mother’s.

Ciao!

Tres, tres, chic...

I created this mood board for my bedroom - which I will be re-decorating at the end of the summer - a few months ago. I want my room to be glamourous, romantic, and chic with contemporary touches. One of the most important elements of a room for me, however, is that it be inviting, therefore, lighting is key. I can't wait to get a start on this project. I've had a lot of fun dreaming up ideas for the past few months and can't wait to turn them into reality.

Updates to follow over the coming months!

Ciao!

The Whistling Boy

I know I said that this blog is based on interior design and fashion, and this is only my fifth blog, but it looks like I'm breaking my own rules already! This is my talented and wonderful brother Blake playing ukulele and whistling. He is an exceptional whistler... strange thing to be amazing at, but he really is. Just listen and see. The song is "The Penalty" by Beruit with a spin. It's romantic and beautiful and haunting. I hope you love it as much as I do.

Ciao!

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Summer Style: DVF Opal Wedges

Ok, I simply could not resist doing a post on these fabulous Diane Von Furstenburg wooden wedges. I tried them on at this great little shoe boutique in Ontario and I have been kicking myself that I never got them. They are truly the most beautiful shoes my feet have ever had the priviledge of wearing.

The stacked wooden heel is so unique, and the thick leather straps give great support for such a high heel. These shoes are a work of art, in my opinion.

I decided I'm going to order them tonight from net-a-porter.com. I will definitely be doing a post on them when they come in!

Ciao!

Thai Silk never goes out of Style

Above is a dress I made with my extremely patient and talented aunt, Joan. We began production on this lovely garment last summer. It sat in my closet over the fall/winter/spring with an unfinished hem, yearning to be worn. Well, we finally finished! The silk the dress is made of is particularly special to Joan and I as my late grandfather picked it up on a trip to Thailand in the 70’s. It sat carefully bagged and folded in my grandmother’s closet for 30 + years and is still in pristine condition.

I hope that this dress does the fabric justice; it (the fabric) is truly magnificent in person. I’ll be wearing it to my cousin’s wedding this July, and it couldn’t come sooner!

Ciao,

Hilary

Welkommen auf Modeboard

Welcome to Modeboard - a little blog with big personality! My goal is to

transport you, dear friend, to a place full of colour, life and beauty; a

visual feast as my mother often says.

Modeboard focuses primarily on fashion and interior design - my two

passions. As Andre Leon Talley once put it, “It’s a famine of beauty!”

So, please, enjoy.

Ciao,

Hilary

I would love to hear from you, so e-mail me at modeboardbyhilary@me.com

if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.