Aging Gracefully...

...if not poorly, financially speaking.

Carmen Dell'Orefice is GORGEOUS even in her 80's. I wish I was as fashionable as this longtime model (in my opinion the first Supermodel). All I can say is, Damn you Bernie Madoff.

In Newsweek they recently published a story about a little girl and her adoptive family of a different race. What made it an unusual story is that little Katie O'Dea-Smith is white and her parents are black. I was initially surprised when the article detailed the daily glimpses of subtle racism and then I realized I shouldn't've been quite so shocked. I've heard second hand about the ongoing existence of racism in North America. I suppose this instance was just extra poignant because there are so many white families with adopted black children.

Newsweek link: http://www.newsweek.com/id/194886

| My Wedding Dress Dream |

I do have a soft spot for the 2007 Oscar de la Renta wedding gown above, and love what Carrie wears to the court house as she marries Mr. Big in the SATC film. My favourite wedding dress thus far was the one worn by Malin Ackermann in 2008's 27 Dresses.

Crepes are French for ...

I'm heading back to Toronto for a whirlwind romp. The trip is just days away and I'm salivating over the meals I'm going to have. There are three necessary pitstops:

1. Toronto is probably the least French part of Canada (well, at least a close second to Alberta), but last winter I did find this delightful Crepe-centric restaurant, aptly named Cafe Crepe, on Queen Street W. Warm crepes, cappucino and ice cream is something I've been craving for months.



2. Brownstones Bistro. Great Steak. Great Wine. Good Service and Ambiance. What more is needed? Plus, since it's not quite winter yet, Bay Street won't be a wind tunnel to fight against on the way there.


3. The College St. institution Fran's may be considered just a diner (if not an authentic - the first was opened in 1940). But it is also home to the most orgasmic hot chocolate I've had since my childhood introduction.