Those frames though…

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There is something to be said about gloomy grey days, and the lack of need to wear sunglasses, but rather my prescription frames that I simply adore.

When I wake up to a weather report that calls for a cool and cloudy day, I get excited at the opportunity to wear my glasses, before dreading the idea of leaving my bed. I drive into and out of sunlight during my daily commute, so unless it’s going to be overcast, it usually easier for me to wear contact lenses and sunglasses.

I picked out these Ray Ban frames at ClearlyContact.ca, and I absolutely adore their flirty shape. The cat-eye styled frame looks amazing on so many different people, and has really become one of the top style for glasses. I find that being able to style different glasses allows for your to change your look so easily. Recently, I’ve been recommending to all of my friends lately to buy two different pairs of glasses, something basic and another pair that’s more bold, fun or daring.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Frames: Ray Ban from Clearlycontacts.ca, Sweater: Joe Fresh, Skirt: 424Fifth exclusively available at Hudson’s Bay and Lord and Taylor, Earrings: Baublebar, Heels: Vintage

White Sun

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Fashion Magazine is headed to Miami this week, and asked their style panel what to wear when adventuring around this beautiful and lively city. I’ve been going to Miami, since I was kid, and feel as though it’s my second home. I’ll be heading there in February and cannot wait to hit the malls and beaches. Here is what I told Fashion Magazine is my biggest tip to for packing for this sunny city.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Jacket: Sandro, Sweater: Club Monaco, Skirt: Topshop Canada, Boots: Jeffrey Campbell, Bag: Moschino

 

 

Animal Obsession

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Pet Names _ fall landscapeToday marks the first sighting of snow for me, and though it didn’t last long, or stay on the ground, the fact that winter is about to hit the city of Toronto, is a frightening thought.

During the winter months, I turn to fashion to keep moods cheerful, both mine and my peers. Sometimes a playful print or bright colour can do magic to change someone’s perspective on an entire day. Animal prints are always on trend, so recently I stole my husband’s dress shirt on an extremely stressful day, which is covered in simple illustrations of Dalmatians. The playful print was the perfect comic relief to what could have been a long and daunting day.

Do you have any prints or colours that you wear to lift your spirits?

Photography by Trevor Negin
coat: Comptoir Des Cotonniers, shirt: Hawkings McGill, skirt: Forever 21, thigh-high socks: gift, platforms: Vagabond, necklace: Fallon Jewellery