New pieces on sample sale

XS, S, M. $60.

I have five lovely new pieces on sample sale. Send me an email at kimberly@mestroissoeurs.com if you would like to make one your own!

Add an extra $5 if you will need this to be shipped to you (if you live in Montreal you can just come pick it up).

S. $50.

S, M. $40.

M. $25.

XS, S, M, L. $27.

m3s clearance sale!

Arggh. Sorry I've been so negligent in posting... I'm so busy these days, and I often just forget that I started a blog in the first place!

Anyway, just a quick note to let you know that I'm having a sale! Skirts are $15 if they're being picked up in Montreal (add an extra $5 if you need me to mail it to you). At ridiculous prices like these they are going FAST, so send me a message at kimberly@mestroissoeurs.com ASAP if you'd like one. Make sure to mention your size (XS, S, M).

There are a few rompers for sale as well- you can see all the items here.

SIZING INFO

Size/jean size/dress size

Extra-small- 25-26, 0-2

Small- 27-28, 4

Medium- 29-30, 6-8

I ♥ Summer Dresses

Instead of going to watch the hockey game with friends tonight, I opted to stay in and work on a bunch of dresses I'll be bringing to Headquarters tomorrow. It got me thinking about my own collection of summer dresses, and I realized something: to me, summer dresses are the one thing that never go out of style. In my opinion, a great summer dress is beautiful year to year, regardless of fashion trends.

I know that a lot of people are getting sick of the maxi dress this year, but my own saved my life last August in ridiculously hot Venice, when a mini would have left me sticking to everything I sat on! So I know for sure I'll be breaking that one out again this year.

m3s maxi dress, Venice, Italy, 2009.

I have a cute turquoise jersey dress with a pretty lace back- I don't know how many years ago I bought it, or even what store it came from, but I still think it's beautiful and happily wore it in Mexico this year. With a flower in my hair, of course.

Don't mind Patrick. Random jersey dress, Cancun, Mexico, 2010.

A floral mini dress from a Guess sample sale... four years ago?... is still one of my favourite non-m3s dresses in my closet.

Guess minidress, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, 2008.

And then there are, of course, the new favourites, especially this one little beauty that makes me smile every time I look at it.

m3s sweetheart dress, Tulum, Mexico, 2010.

Anyway, my point is: I don't care what trends dictate- a nicely fitting summer dress in a pretty colour will ALWAYS have a place in my wardrobe.

Ruffles!!

Lately I have been completely in love with ruffles! I think it's amazing how textured detailing can make an otherwise simple piece so extraordinary and stunning. Dresses stand out beautifully with textured skirts, or highlight and complement your face with ruffles near the bust or shoulder. They're so feminine and romantic! I also adore ruffled tanks, which are super easy to dress up or down, and look fabulous with absolutely everything. Take a look at some of my Mes Trois Soeurs pieces reflecting this recent obsession.

And if you're interested, many of these are for sale at my online store.

Photo: Megan Hudson

Photo: Jonathan Brunette

Photo: Megan Hudson

Photo: Faris Alfarhan

Photo: Megan Hudson

Photo: Jonathan Brunette

Montreal shopping: Boutique Unicorn

I heard about Boutique Unicorn before I had actually been to the store. They agreed to carry Mes Trois Soeurs as soon as I spoke to them, but mentioned that they don't carry super-colourful clothing... it wasn't until I arrived that I realized that almost everything in the store is black or white! Unicorn does black in the chicest way imaginable- their selection of Canadian designers working with this monochromatic palette offers customers gorgeous detailing, luxurious fabrics, and flattering cuts. In the spring and summer, they work a handful of carefully chosen bright pieces into the store's stock to add a splash of colour to the predominantly black and white racks. They also have a great selection of accessories, shoes, and jewelry. These are pieces that fit into anyone's wardrobe- Unicorn is all about high quality, fashion-forward, accessible clothing. And black looks good on everyone! Designers include Colorblind Smarties, Eve Gravel, Dace, Uranium, and many more.

They also have a great blog that not only informs followers of new pieces arriving in the store, but also covers things that their Unigirls, as they call them, might like: music, videos, events, and photos of looks the bloggers love. I highly recommend following it.

They're located at 5135 St Laurent, near the corner of Laurier.

Mes Trois Soeurs at Unicorn

Headpieces, my latest obsession

m3s feathered fascinator

I think that my favourite way to add intrigue to an otherwise plain outfit is a great headpiece. I'm a pretty big fan of fascinators of all sorts- my personal collection includes a variety of feathers, oversize bows, and flowers- and it's getting to the point where I feel a little naked without one. And I'm certainly not the only one embracing this attention-grabbing hair accessory.

Diane von Furstenberg, Chanel, and YSL, just to name a few, all showed some stunning headpieces in their SS2010 collections. So far the ones I've been creating have been relatively small and simple, but these designers are inspiring me to construct huge, show-stopping pieces. For me, it's pretty much the bigger, the better!

They work for all occasions, drawing attention to your face and salvaging bad hair days. The feathered pieces shown here are super-versatile and great anytime- peacock feathers are gorgeous too. When I was in Mexico a few months ago, I didn't go anywhere without beachy flowers in my hair; they're so sweet and girly and are a great way to add colour. Giant bows are adorable in the daytime, and the dramatic veiled pieces or hats are beautiful as an evening look. Wearing one of these gives you a touch of old Hollywood glamour and instantly pulls your outfit together. Head-to-toe-black can be monotonous, but a headpiece makes that same ensemble super chic.

Hairpieces on headbands are tricky, as a lot will give you headband headaches- be careful with these, and always try them on first. I personally prefer combs, which have impressive staying-power in my thick hair and tuck easily into an updo, or snap barrettes, which work on everybody. Smaller versions on bobby pins are great too, and are usually the least expensive way to explore this trend.

Check out the Mes Trois Soeurs headpieces- I'm updating this collection daily in my Etsy shop, and many of them are also available in-store at Victoire Boutique in Ottawa, Boutique Unicorn in Montreal, and the Coal Miner's Daughter and Freedom Clothing Collective in Toronto. Keep checking in, because knowing me, I'll probably have one the size of my own head for sale by the end of the week. Love it!!

m3s headpiece, photo by Celeste De Mueleneare

Toronto shopping: Coal Miner's Daughter

I'm not an expert on shopping in Toronto, as I don't visit nearly enough. The boutique Coal Miner's Daughter makes me want to change that. The tiny shop was recommended to me by the lovely Nathalie-Roze (of Nathalie-Roze & Co boutique), and I'm so glad she introduced me!

Janine Cockburn and Krysten Caddy run Coal Miner's Daughter single-handedly, and do a damn good job doing it. Entering is like walking into your dream closet- skirts, dresses, rompers, handbags, jewelry, fascinators, etc- and everything is gorgeous. Designers include Mes Trois Soeurs (of course!), Sui Generis, Josiane Perron, and Janine's own label Clementine & Tweed, to name just a few. Janine and Krysten have a knack for finding pieces that exude effortless style while mixing feminine and edgy, for a selection that will suit just about any fashion-forward shopper. And considering they carry only small local labels, the prices are incredible- these ladies make sure that everything they stock is high-quality and affordable.

Coal Miner's Daughter is located on 587 Markham in Mirvish Village, a super-cute little area with a great selection of restaurants and vintage shops.

Photos by Alex Russel, from the Coal Miner's Daughter website