Dionysus Tropical Print Gucci Tote
Dionysus is the god of wine and fertility. He brought one of two symptoms; joy and ecstasy or brutal, blinding rage. Dionysus is a child of Zeus and Semele a mortal being.

 The leather tote with linen lining conjures memories of childhood settled on the couch watching 'The Jungle Book.' Like Dionysus, Mowgli had a traveling companion, Dionysus was said to have crossed the Tigris on the back of a tiger, where Mowgli had Baloo the Bear. Gucci makes the perfect tote for the Disney character in your life.





x - the Collector

The worst part of vacations are when they end. Yes, I'm coming home, but just in time to catch TOM*FW in Toronto! Yes, I'm excited, more so for the after parties, but nevertheless, the vacation is ending, I had an amazing time. Here are some pics of some fashion finds.

Its been a while since you've been in my closet, I'm so sorry.

There are always new things happening in my life. I've opened a new Instagram account for HisCollectionsTO, and now I've been getting ready for the new year, and trying to get in three square meals a day. Where does the time go?

I've decided to change things up, I've been wearing vibrant floral's, crazy patterns and frumpy jackets, but I've decided to tighten things up. For a while now, I've been wanting to reinvent my style, make things more exciting and carefree. I need to have versatility in my wardrobe and be able to easily dress myself without flustering over "how much colour is too much!"

Toronto is a crazy city and some people will take your "vibrancy" as cockiness, sometimes it is, other times it's simply an expression of ones mood. Whatever your reasoning, find inspiration from what makes you happiest.

skirt - River Island sweater - TSOQ

- photo by Free Admition

x - the Collector

Do you still shave? So why not get the best shave every time?


So, I use what is called a Double Edge Safety Razor, for many of you, you've never heard of this, some of you, your grandparents, or even parents have used one of these, and believe me when I say this but the shave is astronomically better than those Shick, Gillette crap things.

Lets begin with WHY they're so great.

Because you can have different types of handles, different lengths, widths, shapes and weights.


Cost

What do you spend average a month on blades, $20, $40 or maybe more? Does that not seem ridiculous? Average cost of razor blades is $1.50 for a pack of 5! So you save $18.50, a month.

"Hold up Erica, this is sounding WAY TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!"

Well, it is, a little, but only a little. The cost of the razor itself will start you off at anywhere from $20-$100 for a good one, but when you think you maybe able to pass it down a generation, is $20 really going to make you cringe.

Next, lets talk about the crap in the can I know you're using! Or if you're a cheap skate you may even purchase yours from the dollar store, for Pete sake, DON'T! Reason one, read the ingredients list, reason two, why put something on your skin that cost less than a dollar and expect to have good results! Think about it!

Shave cream can run you anywhere from $4, to $300. so for the sake of most of my readers, lets begin with something around the $20 mark. I say shave CREAM, instead of SOAP, for this reason; easy to lather and quicker. If you would like to spend a few extra minutes, buy a soap and a brush and lather on the puck, but for times sake, and sanity, just buy a cream.

Last but certainly not least, expensive, aftershave. Believe it or not, but this is life or death for shaving and getting the smoothest results! Aftershave is the perfect way to close pours, clean cuts, and protect your skin without drying it. Find something that contains Witch Hazel if you'd like, alcohol based aftershaves are good as well. Don't use an obscene amount, there is no reason.

Stop shaving your beautiful legs, armpits, and lady bits with butane and bad razors. Stop, ingrown hairs, razor burn, irritation and discomfort. Even when your hair begins to grow back, its even softer, smoother and the shave *whispers* lasts longer!

Take it from ME

For shave creams click HERE, HERE and HERE
For razor blades click HERE
For double-edge safety razor click HERE
Aftershave HERE


x- the Collector

This heat is amazing! Toronto is gorgeous, and my tan looks amazing.

 Despite the fact that its Monday, I'm happy! I woke up this morning with a vicious headache, so I went back to sleep until noon, had brunch and got to work. I may or may not have had a Caesar during my meal, so I came home a little bit more chipper, anyway, makes for a more eventful day!

How was your Monday?



x -the collector

Having amazing personal style is something I pride myself on. And even though having pride in one's appearance is sometimes deemed as being cocky and arrogant, I don't care.

You all know about my obsession with colour, and my hatred for wearing one solid palette, I've put together some fall looks that I hope y'all will enjoy.

Floral Blazer: My Love Shoes: Kim Chi Blue: Urban Outfitters Clutch: gift from a friend Skirt: Thrift

Clutch: Aldo Shoes: Gift from a dear friend Blazer: thrift Sweater: Zara Pants: thrift Necklace: African

Clutch: Aldo Booties: Payless Shirt: The Kit and Kaboodle Skirt: London Fog

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