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Silk Flowers

Posted on July 30, 2014 by barbara solomon

This week, Fashion Magazine asked their style panel how to wear silk during the hot summer months. Silk, while it’s very breathable, also allows for sweat to leave some embarrassing pit-stains 🙁 which could be problematic on hot days. But, with help from a good antiperspirant (I love this one from Dove) I spend my summers sweat-free in luxurious silks! Here is how I told Fashion to style them.

This dress is clearly one of my favourites, seen here and here in each Spring/Summer season.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Kaftan: Vintage, Mules: Zara (on sale now!), Earrings and Bracelet: Nektar de Stagni, Belt: Banana Republic

Socks & Sandals

Posted on June 11, 2014 by barbara solomon

Fashion Magazine asked their trusted Style Panel to discuss socks and sandals this week. Here is what I said.

I looked back to see other times I’ve rocked socks in unexpected ways. Back in February I wore a graphic pair from Joe Fresh with a statement dress from the Peter Pilotto collection at Target. I also wore a great pair of knee highs from Roots Canada that month in Winter Classic. In the fall of 2012, the style blog seemed to have taken major focus to covering up my toes, with posts about: finding the perfect dress to take you anywhere in The Perfect Dress, pastels featuring a great pair of knee high socks in Pale and Bold, all of the details, where styled delicate fishnet socks (Dots and Details), and lastly for that season, when I wore a frilly pair from Topshop in the Fall Floral post.

– Oh and I had crazy orange hair back in 2012!

Photography Trevor Negin

Dress: Zara(Similar), Socks: Joe Fresh (similar), Shoes: Pierre Hardy (similar), Watch: Movado, Bracelet: Banana Republic (similar), Earrings and bracelet: Nektar De Stagni

Nude-trals

Posted on April 26, 2014 by barbara solomon

Spring’s here and temperatures are warming up (barely). With the change of season, we need to rethink our basics. Ivania Carpio, an amazing Dutch blogger, inspires me to trash my entire closet in search for the minimal lifestyle.

Now, I know that really isn’t realistic for me, as colour and patterns rule my life, I do love the idea of the new neutrals. This season I’m loving the mushroom/nude colourway. This Soia and Kyo leather bomber has become my spring coat of choice, working perfectly with pastels as well as neutrals.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Coat: Soia and Kyo, Dress: H&M, Mules: Zara, Necklace and Earrings: Woudenberg, Ring: Banana Republic, Bag: Roots, Glasses: Ray Bans