Fashion Magazine asked their style panel how to keep cool while wearing all black this summer. My go-to was this super cool black and grey playsuit from Topshop Canada. The oversized graphic floral print is so beautiful in it’s monochromatic colour palette. Here is what I said.
In October, my husband and I visited family in Europe, London and Paris to be exact. It was an amazing two weeks of adventure, getting to all of the amazing exhibits like the Alaïa | Paris Musées – which was insane and inspiring- and hidden gems like the British Library Manuscripts, that houses original hand written texts, including scribbles of Yesterday by The Beatles. We took the Eurostar from London to Paris while catching up on some sleep, before the next chapter of our trip started.
Shirt, Sweater, Pants: Joe Fresh, Leather Jacket: Danier Leather, Duffle bag: Roots Canada, backpack: Camden Town Market, Platforms: Vagabond Sunglasses: Ray-ban Scarf: gift
Trevor, my husband, for sure thinks I’ve gone mad. I went out shopping in London #eurotrippinwithboo (watch the trip on instagram) and picked up this snazzy leather backpack.
I was the girl throughout high school and university that lugged around a giant tote. I was working at Roots at the time, so I had their leather yoga tote, which allowed for a yoga mat (or in my case, an art roll) to fit in the front. I have since had zero relationship with backpacks, and often questioned their roll in fashion.
Well, this season, I think he’s right, I’ve gone mad (maybe we all have) but my number one must-get for this Euro trip, was in fact, a leather backpack – ideal for finishing the trip with. So while adventuring on my own I walked through the markets in Camden Town, I fell head-over-heels in love with this mushroom grey one.
I often feel about 12 years old while wearing it, but this season I will use this youthful accessory to add playfulness and practicality to my style.
Photography by the judgemental husband Trevor Negin
Coat: Sandro Paris, Dress: CÖ by Janine Sudduth, Earrings: Erickson Beamon, Backpack: Camden Town Market, London. , Heels: Pierre Hardy. Polka dot tights: Joe fresh