The cool girl’s guide to Toronto: Inside Alyssa Garrison’s pastel universe

Date September 11, 2015

Alyssa Garrison
Instagram: @randomactsofpastel
Twitter: @R_A_O_P

“I like to pretend that I live in an alternate reality, a sort of urban fairy tale where sparkles collect like dust, people paint their houses mint or lavender, and pink is considered a natural hair colour. I sum my vision up to strangers as ‘Pastel Lifestyle’ – that pretty much captures my world.”

1/5

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“I ride my bike up to the flower markets on Avenue Road. This is the only place I’ve been able to find Coral Charm Peonies—my all-time favourite flower. I love creating arrangements.” Avenue Road

2/5

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“Owned by two lovely artisan jam makers, Kitten and the Bear, located in Parkdale, is the perfect spot to indulge in floral confiture, fresh baked buttermilk scones and locally blended tea.”

3/5

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“With notes of sugar-dipped rose petals, white carnation and cotton candy, this scent by Mor makes me feel like a slice of cake topped with sprinkles and fresh blooms.”

4/5

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“You’ll most likely find me perched at the nail bar with a pink cocktail in hand at Her Majesty’s Pleasure. Café, salon, beauty boutique, cocktail bar—this place is essentially heaven on earth.”

5/5