Down the Toilet

This week has been challenging...Out of the blue, I decided to potty train Ayden this past sunday...no plan of attack, no prep work, no idea how-to other than tell him to "pee in the potty; not on the floor" and make him sit there every hour.

After 3 days, countless accidents (we ran out of pants by lunch of second day) and much more frustration (from both parties involved), I broke down!  You see, Ayden is a very stubborn toddler and currently in full "no/not now/no way" mode.  And as it turns, his mother (moi) is an even more stubborn woman!  For those of you who know me personally will testify that when I decide something, I go cold turkey no turning back.

I'm a very driven, determined and persuasive person.  These personal traits proved to be very successful in the business world (my old life); not so much with a 2 1/2 yr old boy who's not ready to be diaperless!  My downfall is my pride: I don't like to ask for help (not good especially when I have no idea what I'm doing) and that I don't like a defeat!  In consequence, I've been on edge and had a mini breakdown this morning after a "funny" comment my hubby made (he thought it would lighten up the mood; I told him it was stupid and insensitive; he snapped back at me; I started sobbing and could no longer retain myself).

Other casualties over the past 3 days are Ayden (now thinks I'm punishing him by putting him on the potty), Olivia (being somewhat neglected) and my mom (let's just say my tone has not been as friendly).  Feeling like a "bad mom", I'm in much need of some zen time.  So after my yoga class & lunch, I went to my comfort zone: blogging, strawberries and Nutella!  It's my peace & quiet time...for another two hours or so when I have to go pick up Ayden...then it's more potty time!  Yey!!!

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RISE OF THE SNEAKER CULTURE

(Jeremy Scott for Adidas)

(Prada)

(LeBron James for Nike)

(Puma Computer Shoe)

(Hussein Chalayan for Puma)

(Josh Wisdumb for New Balance)

(Christian Louboutin)

(Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto)

Latest exhibition at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto.  I'm not a huge sneaker fan but can certainly appreciate a nice pair of shoes!

SHOPPING - ecoté

(Ecoté jacket and clutch)

It's another successful "chic for cheap"!  I found this really cute embellished ethnic clutch at Urban Outfitters that has the same flare as the Antik Batik Banjo clutch that I've been debating forever if I should get (it's only $140 on Net-a-Porter.com and sold out by the time I made up my mind).  Well, everything happens for a reason because I love this Ecoté brand clutch even more since it comes with a removable chain (must for mommies) and at a fraction of the price (imagine!).

And while at it, I got this leopard print safari jacket from the same brand.  Cute outfit, don't you think?

(Antik Batik Banjo clutch)

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Wear It If It Fits

Still refusing to buy new clothes that aren't my pre-baby size...so working with what I got.  Yes, I'm just that hard-headed!

Cape - Winter Kate; Tunic - American Apparel; Boots - Zara; Watch - Hermes; Bracelet - Isabel Marant; Ring - Dominic Jones; Claw Cuff - Pamela Love

After Hours

(Gerard Butler & Alexa Chung)

(Harry Brant, Nicole Richie & Oliver Rousteing)

(Coco Rocha)

(Thom Browne & Taylor Tomasi Hill)

(Katie Holmes)

(Miley Cyrus)

(Cara Delevingne &b Rita Ora)

(Madonna)

Last week's MET Gala after party inside Top of the Standard NYC.  With "Punk" as the theme of this year, everyone brought out their wildest side...

Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2013 Campaign

(Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2013)

I already expressed my love for Saint Laurent, but it gets better when worn by one of my favourite model Freja Beha Erichsen!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A little Mother's Day surprise when I went to pick up my son at the daycare last friday: a slice vanilla cake and single rose (although Ayden ended up eating both his and my slices of cake)!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies!

INSIDE MY PURSE

In case if you haven't noticed, I rarely change the content of my purses....usually a few bare necessities and off I go!  Lately, I've been dragging the kids around so therefore the added diaper, wipes and toy car.  The only item that I'm not sure why it's still in my purse because I really am NOT the type of person to touch up is my Stila lipgloss, which was only used once last week when I went to get my passport picture taken (which was later whipped off 'cause the technician said it was too glossy...).

RESORT 2014 - Chanel

(Chanel Resort 2014)

Ok, this will be my last Chanel post for a while, I promise!  Not sure why I'm on a Chanel row since that picture of Karl holding the white kitten but it's Resort week and it's almost alway my favourite collection of Chanel...so here are the best looks of the collection (in my humble opinion)!