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A Chic Minimalist, who is interested in art, commerce, and fashion. Effortless chic is my approach to style as a lover of all things luxurious yet simple in design. We all should cultivate a personal style that reflects our interests and lifestyle. Perhaps there is a Chic Minimalist inside you? For chic updates @achicminimalist and style inquires please contact us at achicminimalist@yahoo.ca

1.24.2014

SIMPLY STUNNING

Happy Friday dear friends,
hope you are having a lovely week.

Something simply stunning has arrived, thanks to a wonderfully talented landscape style photographer Karl A.  We captured the glamour and allure of "Old Hollywood" with this collaboration to evoke the elegance and classic beauty of Grace Kelly and Ingrid Bergman for you...

For your viewing pleasure, t
ake a moment and enjoy something simply lovely and classic.


Wishing you a joyous and relaxing weekend dear friends

~ A LA PROCHAINE~
A CHIC MINIMALIST
XXX

1.21.2014

C 'EST CHIC, TRES CHIC THIS WINTER AVEC MEOW BOUTIQUE


Happy Tuesday dear friends,

Hope you are staying warm and cozy on yet another very chilly day.  My mission is to stay warm and chic until the deep freeze is over.  So, let's enjoy a chic chat together to pass the time inside till the weekend when warmer weather is set to arrive.


MEOW BOUTIQUE c'est chic and is the perfect place for any young bright thing looking to be tres chic this winter. 


An elegant winter white wool jacket or puffer style is perfect to wear now. Quite frankly when this deep freeze began I ran to my chicest companion MEOW BOUTIQUE for my own warm yet chic winter essentials this year.  They have lots of gorgeous wool hats, knitted scarves, and cozy sweaters now in stock. 


Take a style cue and opt for a sleek and minimal wool peak coat with a fur collar for added warmth and style.  You sureley will be the envy of all whilst strolling down the street till March.  


My chicest companion MEOW BOUTIQUE aims to make you a thoroughly stylish and warm style leader this winter.  Let's Look no further than THIS CHIC COMPANIONwhen it comes to conquering our cool Canadian weather with chic knitted accessories and coats available now in store

What are you coveting dear friends?  

For your viewing pleasure, enjoy something simply beautiful.  May it tempt you to visit my chicest companion today...








A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

HKR Collection white wool coat (out of stock MEOW BOUTIQUE), Femme de Carriere red cashmere sweater, Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, and Prada black patent leather pumps. 

Hope you will stay warm and chic this week dear friends.

~ A LA PROCHAINE~
A CHIC MINIMALIST
XXX

1.16.2014

A CHIC JANUARY ENSEMBLE DU JOUR


Why hello dear friends, how are you?

Hope you are having a wonderful week as I am thinking of you all and wishing you well.

Enjoy a peek at a few of my chic ensemble du jours this week

For your viewing pleasure a little Alaia....


A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

Alaia pink skirt, grey silk Femme de Carrier turtleneck and red Italian suede shoe booties.

I absolutely adore pink this season in all its shades varying from light pink to magenta, and to fushia.  It is such a flattering shade, which compliments all skin types as well.  Sometimes the best way to add cheer to your live in the midst of winter is to incorporate some bright colours into your wardrobe. 



A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

Magenta pink Femme de Carriere dress is paired with Donald J Pliner black leather shoe booties.

I am also enjoying a revival  of my beloved shoe booties this season.  Stay tuned dear friends for more favourite shared this winter during our Thursday chic chat as the next few weeks unfold. 

Hope you will have a wonderful and relaxing weekend my dear friends.  

~ A LA PROCHAINE~
A CHIC MINIMALIST
XXX

1.14.2014

REGARD AMIES, MY CHICEST COMPANION IS HAVING A SALE!

Photo: Enjoy a peek at my ensemble du jour on this rather chilly January 9th, 2014 dear friends.  Hope you are staying warm and safe if you must brave the cold.

A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

Gap Breton stripped sweater dress paired with Mexx navy blue sweater and Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Neverfull bag.

Hope you will have a lovely evening, a la prochaine xxx




PEEK-A-BOO brought my big Louis Vuitton out of storage for this exciting news, read below for details, oh la la it is so amazingly good!

Regard, regards amies, this chic news just in...my chicest companion MEOW BOUTIQUE is having a sale now till Friday January 17th, 2013.

Coveting something new to start 2014 off with a new look, then be sure to visit my chicest companion to  enjoy 20% off all clothing in store.   Let my dear friends at MEOW BOUTIQUE help you achieve something truly outstanding this year.

Ladies nothing is truly more exciting to a young bright thing that a CHIC FASHION SALE




~ Hope you will have a nice day dear friends, a la prochaine~
A CHIC MINIMALIST
XXX



1.13.2014

FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

Happy Monday dear friends, how are you?
  I am so glad to share that the deep freeze has ended here and the weather is much warmer and enjoyable.  I do hope you are not experiencing a deep freeze in your area, darlings.

For your viewing pleasure, I wanted to share a chic and stunning taken by someone dear.  A special thanks to Karl A. for capturing this beautiful image and my dear friend Lauren-Nicole whom designed the stunning hand beaded red dress featured.



A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:
Red hand beaded dress by Lauren-Nicole Designs is paired with estate black pearl  necklace and earrings.

Hope you will have a wonderful evening dear ones.

~A LA PROCHAINE~
A CHIC MINIMALIST

1.07.2014

A CHIC NEW YEAR BEGINS

Happy Sunday dear friends how are you?


It is such a pleasure to write to you each and every week and thank you for sharing some special moments with me in 2013.  Our chic chats are truly a gift each week.
May 2014 be a year of great health, happiness and success for you and your dear ones 

Let's take a look together at my chic new year adventures.  Sometimes it is nice to share your life especially if you have someone special to enjoy it with.  

I sincerely hope this is a year filled with great joy and time shared with dear ones, as memories are so precious!

For your viewing pleasure please....



I could have been very naughty this sales season.
oh la la Lanvin!



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Someone special took this lovely photo and introduced me to the iPhone special effects, very fun and amusing!


A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

Vera Moda sleeveless breton stripe dress is paired with Mexx black shrug sweater and estate silver and fine jewelry. 

Now, Let's enjoy some chic adventures shared whilst visiting someone special featuring some beautiful historical architecture and a chic winter white coat. 





I adore classical architecure such as these stunning late Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Century Italianate style buildings





These carved wood doors are also beautiful

A special thanks to a special someone who kindly took these photos for you all to enjoy

Pantone declared that for 2014 the "colour du jour" is baby pink so let's all embrace our feminine sides and enjoy this flattering shade. I opted for an elegant and luxurious baby pink cashmere with pearl buttons last week. It was so lovely when paired with my chic companion, the classic black mini pencil skirt. 

Lastly, not to keep you waiting any longer here is a peek at my chic New Years Eve Ensemble. It was fun, classic, and perfect for my cozy night in shared with a dear one. 

"A dress makes no sense unless it inspires men to

 want to take it off you" ~Anna Wintour

A CHIC MINIMALIST IS WEARING:

H&M animal print strapless dress is paired with black Prada patent pumps and black onyx estate earrings.

Hope you are nice and cozy tonight dear ones as there is a deep chill in the air for many. Please be safe and warm if need to venture out tonight.


~ A LA PROCHAINE~A CHIC MINIMALISTXXX

J'ADORE