Being a curvy woman, horizontal stripes have always been a touchy subject. Some people think that they highlight the wrong places on your body and can make you look larger. I’ve found that with picking the right stripe along with a great fitting garment can be super flattering for any body shape. Some of my favourite outfits that I’ve worn that feature horizontal stripes are 1, 2 and 3.
When I was shopping in my latest go-to boutique, Carry Maternity located in Yorkville, I stumbled upon this long sleeve maxi dress and completely fell in love with the cool tones. Once trying it on, I loved how stretchy and warm it was perfect for my growing bump and will work for post-baby too.
I’ve paired it with white boots and a wide brim hat, but plan to layer a long cozy cardigan or structured blazer on top and ankle boots for when the weather gets a bit cooler.
And Taco agrees, stripe are totally in.
Dress: GeBe Maternity C/O Carry Maternity; Hat: Lack of Color, Boots: Zara, Glasses: Ray Ban C/O Clearly.ca
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Fashion Magazine asked their style panel this week about styling more than one statement piece. Here is what I said, including my tip on keeping the look feel balanced by ensuring no more than one item in your clothing, accessories and one beauty feature to highlight.
Photography by my love, Trevor Negin
Frames: Raybans from Clearly Contacts, dress: Millibon, heels: Pierre Hardy from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, bracelet: Nektar De Stagni, necklace: vintage
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Since dying my hair, almost 2 years ago, bright red, with the super talented Natalie of Image Makeover located on Queen St. W in Toronto, I’ve been rethinking how the colours of my clothing interacts with my hair. With unexpected hair colours being all the rage this summer, it is important to take a second look at your wardrobe to find those items that will make your hair makeover pop.
For fire red, my favourites are light sky blue and Kelly green. Here are some examples of how my hair pops when wearing these complementing shades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Do you have colourful hair? If so, what colours work best for you?
Photography by Trevor Negin
Shirt & skirt: Joe Fresh, earrings: Hortense, Necklace: Jewlr.com, Bracelet: Nektar De Stagni, Engagement ring: custom, shoes: B2 from Browns (somewhat similar)
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Kids Help Phone x Billy Talent
What To Wear To The Holiday Party
Kaelen X Sam Roberts Band for Opernation 2013
I feel so grateful that for everything that has happened in this past year.
Thank you everyone for your support and love!
And thank you to my photographer, best friend and husband, Trevor Negin.
The top trend of the year was plaid.
The top post of the year was our surprise wedding on August 18. #bandtsurprisewedding
A wedding is the biggest fashion moment for a woman and my J. Mendel gown was the perfect mix of vintage and unexpected enchantment for the morning affair.
Here are more pictures taken by the amazing Brie and Titus of Mango Studios
Can’t wait to see what adventures we get into in 2014!
xx. b
]]>I wore a J.Mendel gown, Erickson Beamon earrings, Pierre Hardy heels; all from The Room at Hudson’s Bay and Trevor wore a custom suit from Brooks Brothers and Happy Socks socks, with a pair of blue suede Florsheim shoes. The talented fashion illustrator Danielle Meder illustrated our wedding live, as Brie from Mango Studios photographed it. It was documented by Elle and Be Cinematography.
So much love goes out to our bridal party and family. Cynthia & Gary Solomon, Heather & Benny Negin. Kate Negin, Deena Markus, Katelyyn Ubbi, Jordana Rapuch & Ben Kashin, Dean Simon, Julio Rodriguez, Daniel Nguyen & Aya Kawakita, and Matthew Solomon & Lindsay George.
We DIY’ed gold dinosaurs place-settings for our guests.
Wedding Coordinator: Heidi
Gruenspan Party Planning
Florist: Toronto Florist ShopCake Artist: Pauline’s Pastry
Nair: Natalie Shemuel
Makeup: Michelle Margulis
Fashion Magazine asked how to bring it this September with all of the events and everything. Here is my go to office to party look.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Shirt dress, Cheap Monday. Boots, Jeffrey Campbell.
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The weekends during the fall are a great time to get outside and explore the parts of the city that you didn’t get to this summer. With the nights getting colder, we can already feel the dreaded winter ahead, so take every opportunity to get out and see the city. Where are you going to go?
As we explore the city during the fall it’s also a great time to explore new trends that you wouldn’t necessarily expect for the fall. This season is all about the unexpected. WIth pastels, florals, boudoir styling mixed with punk, fur textures and leathers this season really anything goes.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Dress and shoes: Zara Necklace: Borrowed from Bubbie (grandmother)
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Happy Labour Day friends! I hope everyone enjoys the last few days of summer. If your going out to any parties this long weekend, try a trend that you’ve been tempted to do, take the chance. It’s during the summer that we tend to take more chances with our style, as winters we usually just get comfortable. So be daring and have some weekend fashion fun!
Photography by Trevor Negin
Skirt: Central Park West Shirt: H&M Shoes: Pierre Hardy Sunglasses: Kate Spade New York Necklace: Topshop Canada
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As we approach the last long weekend of the summer, it’s probably the hardest trend transition of the year, as we tend to hold on to summer as long as we possibly can. This season there are some easy trends that we can carry over from summer, like the strong black and white outfit and really bold graphic prints. Here is what I said when Fashion Magazine discussed this with their style panel.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: H&M TShirt: BDG Skirt: Joe Fresh Necklace: Fenton Fallon Pumps: Vintage Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone
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The Luxe Life, the blog for www.eluxe.ca asked me what my favourite summer outfit is and since the season has really been all about 1990’s trends I decided to style the next fall must have piece, the slip dress. It’s perfect for the summer too, as it helps create an effortless look that is still very chic. This is what I said.