50 Shades of Grey

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I have many different opinions about the shade grey, and are just as confusing as the proper way to spell it; Grey (CND) vs Gray (US). But regardless of how I feel about this colour, dressing in it, monochromatically, can be a fun challenge.

I threw together this outfit from a combination of desires I’ve had. This turtleneck from Topshop is see-through—I love the chunky-knit combined with the delicate and revealing underneath crop top. I layered on top of this a plaid shirt, which makes this look seem effortless, as flannel often does.

I think it’s business casual meets sexy lumberjack-construction worker. It’s a weird look – but I like it.

photographer by Trevor Negin

Jacket: Lorne’s Coats (Canadian made and manufactured) Flannel shirt: Joe Fresh Turtleneck sweater: Topshop  Crop top: Elita  Pants: The Gap  Heels: Max Studio

Getting Inspired

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Fashion, like any form of art, requires inspiration. A trip to your local museum, art gallery, or concert are great places to see culture in from a different perspective.

I took a trip to The AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) and feel in love with the love story that was Frida & Diego. Their different outlooks on Mexico’s revolutionary culture during the 1920s and 1930s and how they expressed the same emotion, differently, was truly inspiring and is the reason they are considered Mexico’s most famous artists.

Photography Trevor Negin

Sweater: Joe Fresh  Pants: Topshop  Socks: The Gap  Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell   Purse: Roots  Coat: Vintage London Fog

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Photograph from The AGO

BUFFALO PLAID

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Ok, so I’m obsessed with the oversized plaid print. It’s very 90s while being very graphic at the same time. So when I found these pants a few months ago at Urban Outfitters, I grabbed them right away, and then last week I was walking by the men’s section of the same location, and found this sweater. I stared at it for a bit, wondering if I’d actually wear it together. I clearly made a great choice in picking it up, as together this is such a strong look.

Fashion can be scary. Whether it be spending a lot of money on something, trying a new trend, wearing a crazy print, or going vintage shopping for the first time. I will always say go for what scares you (well depends when it comes to $$). If you’re still unsure, have a fashion team, who’s opinions you can actually trust.

For me it’s my best friend, Jordana, and my boyfriend/photographer, Trevor, with  styles completely their own,  they are the ones who dare and challenge me the most to try new things.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Hawkings McGill Shirt: Joe Fresh Pants: BDG Boots: Seychelles  Earrings: Swarovski  Necklace: gift