Jump Start

Posted on by barbara solomon

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Often the season changes before the rest of us are ready, causing us to need a quick jump start to our wardrobe. As storage in my tiny midtown apt is limited, I keep 2 seasons hidden away, and find myself usually wishing I’d had my FW14 closet sooner.

When I need to quick start my wardrobe, I run to my local mall, shopping through my favourite stores in search of what’s new and fresh for this season.  I need to review what I have in storage before making an major purchases. This on-trend jumpsuit, was the perfect, take-me-anywhere piece that I knew I’ll live in this season, and a perfect way to help quick start my fall wardrobe.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Jumpsuit: H&M, Mules: Zara

Coat Double Duty

Posted on by barbara solomon

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It’s great when you find an item that has two jobs. Fashion Magazine asked the style panel, this past week, how to wear the coat-as-a-dress trend, and I really believe it’s about finding that special coat that can work everyday as something to keep you warm, but when dressed up with accessories becomes the focal point of an outfit. Here is what I said. 

Photography by Trevor Negin

Coat: Club Monaco  Belt: gift Tights: Joe Fresh Booties: Jeffrey Campbell, Necklace: Mark Lash 

 

The Fall Floral

Posted on by barbara solomon

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This season, we aren’t putting away our floral patterns quite yet. The unexpected fall print is being paired with plaid for a 90s vibe. I am totally loving the fall floral, and it allows me to not store these happy prints in my storage for the season.

Photography by Trevor Negin ft: monkey the kitty

Jacket: Danier, Shirts (including the plaid one tied around my waist) Joe Fresh. Skirt: Topshop Heels: Pierre Hardy, Watch: Michael Kors Tote: Roots Canada  Necklace: Topshop