Fashion Magazine asked their style panel what they were wearing when we head up north during these beautiful summer weekends. I always tend to pack with basics that are easy to mix and match as the temperatures vary so much throughout one day. Here is what I told Fashion.

Photography by Trevor Negin
shirt: Topshop, skirt: Cooperative, shoes: Zara, jewellery: Woundenberg

Fashion Magazine asked the style panel how to look glam at the cottage. Here is what I said. 

Photography by Trevor Negin

Tank: Lush    Mint Denim Shorts: H&M   Thongs: The Gap   Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Bumming around in the summer is probably one of my favourite parts. The ideas of “less is more” and figuring out if your straps would give you “good tan lines” all brings me back to my teen years.

As I conclude my style at the cottage for this year (I think) I just want to remind you what I often have to remind myself, dress for where you are going.
There is no point in being all dolled up, when everyone is in sweats, fashion is a part of everything I do, but at times, its function becomes equally as important.

Mens Denim Shirt: The Gap      Denim Shorts: Levi’s     Tube Top: American Apparel    Shoes: Keds    Belt:  H&M 

Denim on denim is huge, and although many can probably quote me on hating on this in years past, I have to say with the changes that denim has gone through in the recent years, it’s a fabric that can really be used anywhere. Luxury denims, we all know, can run us a a good chunk of our paychecks, but we should also remember that denim is a classic staple in both the Canadian and American lifestyle. Meaning that there are great and affordable options available at stores like The Gap, American Eagle, and Levi’s.

Polo: Roots  Shorts: Pins and Needles  Socks: Happy Feet

After spending the past 5 years dating a wonderful man who has an amazing South African family, I’ve kinda fallen in love with this exotic country. I could spend hours listening to my boyfriend’s parents recall stories from their youth about growing up in Johannesburg and Zimbabwe. So I decided to root for both Canada and South Africa (since I already had the gear for both teams) during this Olympic season. Oh and South Africa’s flag is unreal with the colour blocking and with so many colours!

I truly found inspiration by South African sprint runner Oscar Pistorius also known as “the fastest man on no legs”.  Pistorius, who has a double amputation, runs with the aid of Cheetah Flex-Foot carbon fibre transtibial artificial limbs by Össur and is the world record holder for class T44 in the 100, 200 and 400 metres events. He competes in T44 (single below knee amputees) events though he is actually classified in T43 (double below knee amputee). On 4 August 2012 he became the first double leg amputee ever to participate in the Olympic Games when he entered the men’s 400 metres race, and although he was eliminated in the semi-finals as a part fo the silver medal winning relay team he became the first amputee to win an able-bodied world track medal.

Congrats to all the Olympians and to London for hosting such an amazing game!

I was lucky enough to celebrate Canada hosting the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver!

Dress: Staring At Stars (available at Urban Outfitters) Moccasins: from a powwow in 2011

I had the privilege to vacation away in the Kawartha Lakes for a week with my boyfriend’s amazing family. We had an amazing time celebrating our summers, recent achievements and the fact we could all watch Canada go for the gold in such a beautiful part of our great country.

I am someone who loves being outdoors though I rarely get to go, and I usually am dressed inappropriately for my adventures, so packing this time I planned a little better. I packed with the intention of no photos for the blog this week. I knew if I planned to make a great outfit, they would end up being made up of my favourite pieces, and I rather keep my silks away from bug sprays and sunscreens.

I picked up this dress at Urban on sale a few weeks back, and actually love it, it was so easy to wear for a walk along the beach or  hanging around Orillia, and I imagine running around Toronto in it on the weekends