Island Elegance

‘Tis true that I was on a bit of a hiatus over the last few weeks.  I was visiting my beloved Isle out east and just got back to TO in time for the Film Fest.  Although I mused about updating Livelovely on PEI, it was simply not conducive to blog while indulging in Malpeque’s finest oysters. The weather was divine and the Island’s russet soil, green vales, and hay-stacked fields were as breathtaking as ever.  It was great  to step out of one’s gladiators long enough to enjoy the beach like a proper East Coaster, and it was a great way to end the summer.  Not to fear, my lovelies, the much awaited fall fashions were never far from my mind.  Even though the feel of the surf was heavenly, the lingering thought of  this season’s hottest footwear stayed with me.  Last Spring, I had the very fortunate opportunity to have a tête-a-tête with Flare’s Senior Market Editor, Tammy Palmer, and I asked her to divulge, in a word, 2009’s most important autumn trend.  Without missing a beat she replied – “Over-the-knee boots.” And then graciously tossed me another gem before bidding adieu:  “Oh, and velvet, velvet, velvet!” Needless to say, I felt in the know all summer and therefore was little surprised to see September’s issue of Flare promote the thigh high boots in full force, as well as velvet!  What delighted me even more was to see that the photo shoot, ‘East Cost Escape’, took place on PEI!  Since Ms. Palmer also hails from the Island, it is no wonder that she would suggest to Fashion Editor Elizabeth Cabral and Photographer Max Abadian that they capture the beauty of the coastal region.  I’m sure that Tammy felt the picturesque vistas would be a fantastic backdrop for these fabulous editorials.  Bravo team Flare! I am very proud to have our modest homestead in one of the nation’s leading fashion magazines.  Mind you, it would take me much courage and much vino to work one of these outfits in downtown Charlottetown. The rubber-booters, I fear, are not quite ready. Yorkville, on the other hand…