Aventures de Toile dress

The label buys rights to artworks and turns them into textiles; my dress is based on the painting “Waiting for Something” by Jérome Bauduin.

Melissa Nepton tunic dress

Made by a Canadian label Melissa Nepton, it reminded me of something out of Downton Abbey.

Any Direct Flight top

I love the burnt-orange colour and unusual neckline on this top from Any Direct Flight's own label. The shape is really flattering.

Any Direct flight dress

This summery number by Any Direct Flight is pretty and amazingly comfortable. I love the ruffled hemline.

Liana Marie necklace

Have necklace, make statement.

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Shopping for Happiness

Finding out what money buys.

What and Why

It was my mother’s dying wish that I spend money on myself – so I'm going to do it. For the next year, using money she left me, I'm going to spend $1,000 per month on fun things – clothes, travel, who knows? – and see if it changes my life.

As I honour my mom's wish — and write about it — I hope to start a conversation about how women feel about money, spending and self-worth.

My Buys - Month one

Shopping for Happiness

Help start that conversation by telling me what you would buy with $1,000 and why. Click here!