Author Archives: Luciana

My favourite comfy cardigan this Winter in Toronto

Winter is around the corner and it’s not going anywhere so soon. Especially here in Toronto, right? That’s why I like to have some “fun” pieces, those that can make my winter a little less boring (aka black + grey + beige). BUY THE SAME SWEATER AT MY BOUTIQUE This season I brought this comfy […]

The most instagramable restaurant in Toronto

I was excited to go to Lov even before it opened. I always passed by King St W and saw the sign saying it would be the most instagramable cafe ever, so how could I resist it? Actually Lov is new in Toronto but there are other locations. It serves vegan food in a pretty […]

Mirin-glazed salmon with sesame-black salt

Last Saturday we walked all over the city as we hadn’t in a long time. I don’t know why, but lately we’re staying a lot at home on weekends. But you know Christmas time… we leave home with a plan but start to think “maybe we should buy this… maybe we should do that…” and […]

Why I’m in love with this color block puffer jacket

BUY THE SAME JACKET I WORE My boutique’s name – Picked by Lu – says a lot about it: it’s a selection of items I think it’s worth having in our wardrobe. And as I personally pick everything that is in store, I can say I’m kind of in love with every item. But of […]

Lunch at Wilbur Mexicana in Downtown Toronto

Here on my blog you can always find tips on brunch and dinner in Toronto. But since I started to work in a co-working space once a week I’m discovering new places for lunch in the city. And when we have to choose a place to lunch on a workday, budget is important. That’s why […]

How to dress fashionable in extremely cold weather

I get a lot of questions about how to properly (aka safe) dress for Toronto Winter. Most people want to know how to be as warm as possible, but from time to time some ask me how to still look elegant or dressed up in Toronto weather. So today I’ll give you some advice. The […]