How to Wear Red on Canada Day

Hello friend,

Canada Day is this week, and if you’re getting together with friends, you may be inclined to wear the colours of the flag. If you look ravishing in red, I say, go all-in with crimson head-to-toe! If you’re like me and red isn’t your best colour, you can still achieve a patriotic and sophisticated look with a white base and red accessories. I’ve chosen five woman-owned brands with some beautiful options.

It was such a good feeling to ship the Summer Discovery Box this week. If you ordered one, I can’t thank you enough! If you didn’t order but you’d like to see what’s inside, all will be revealed in next week’s issue. Stay tuned!

Now, let’s talk fashion with some exceptional Canadian woman-owned brands. I hope you are inspired to add a touch of red to your wardrobe, no matter what the occasion.

Happy Canada Day!

  It’s summertime, and nothing sizzles like white. I’m obsessed with the Chiffon Wrap Blouse from Amanda Maria. Casual and cool with denim; elevated with white trousers; chic with a simple black skirt. The styling options with this beauty are endless. It’s a sophisticated blank slate to pair with red accessories.

I had a colleague who wore bold, red glasses. They were the punctuation mark of her great style. These retro shades from Rosa Rims reminded me of her. They are statement-making sunnies on their own. Add the beaded chain, and your glam factor goes through the roof!

Speaking of beads, I’ve had my eye on the Taine Necklace from Vimeria for some time. I love how the perfectly imperfect shape of the clasp, a signature of the brand, is meant to be shown off in front. Picture this and how it will pop with a white blouse and a red lip.

Wear it over your head like this, or picture it bandana style. Wear it simply around our neck and let the colour flow behind you as you walk. Or tie it to your handbag for a pop of colour. The All the Way scarf from Dora Nola is wearable art and your answer to effortless style.

Yes, you can wear a headband! Keep the rest of your accessories simple and let the Entwine Vintage Straw Headband from Heirloom Hats shine. Artfully handcrafted, the look is modern and vintage at once. Go bold, wear the headband!

The time has come for you to experience the brands selected for the inaugural Genuinely Stellar Discovery Box. If you haven’t received yours already, it’s on its way! I’m excited to get your feedback on the curation. My hope is that you discover brands that become perennial favourites that you will shop again and again!

Next week, I will reveal the items inside. While it’s too late to purchase the Summer Box (part of the fun is the element of surprise), I am putting the finishing touches on the Fall Box. The waitlist for that opens next week!

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Summer is just getting started, but do you wonder what the season has in store? Check out your summer horoscope here.

This summer salad is a rainbow on a plate, inspired by French country cooking. Definitely adding this one to my roster!

I love this advice from a travel writer about why she plans her vacations around food. Some of my most memorable travel experiences include enjoying the simplest meals in extraordinary places.

Who doesn’t love this time of year, when summer’s bounty of fresh fruit and veggies is in full effect? In Canada, it doesn’t last long, so get them fresh while you can. Have you ever wondered if frozen fruits and vegetables are as good for you? The answer might surprise you.

This simple frozen dessert stopped me in my tracks. Just five ingredients and loads of impact if you’re entertaining this Canada Day.

Last week’s issue was an ode to Father’s Day with some caregiving tips for those of us in the sandwich generation. I featured VOOMcart, the urban shopping cart my dad uses for his walk to the grocery store; adaptagen tinctures from Mornings, to help start your day on the right track; a scalp treatment from skincare specialist Diana Vo; Green Care Farms, an innovative program for people with dementia; designed specifically for women; and my dad’s delicious granola recipe. Get the entire issue here.

More stories from woman-owned brands you need to know and the launch of the Fall Discovery Box, all in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!