It’s getting to be that confusing transitional time of the year, when not only am I dying to wear my new (and old) fall pieces, but also am exhausted by the summer options. The days are still so hot, and it’s impossible to be layering knits and textures yet. So, I’m left with getting creative, and finding new ways to wear my fall favourites, early.
I’ve folded down a vintage dress shirt, that is a little big on me, and tucked in the collar. Then I tied the hanging sleeve with the bottom of the shirt, giving it that belted look, creating a very on-trend and updated asymmetrical top. Paired with simple culottes and my trusty mules, I’ve styled a classic look with an updated twist.
Shirt: vintage, Culottes: WhoWhatWear x Target, Mules: Design Lab from Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: Erickson Beamon from The Room, Glasses: Kam Dhillion from Clearly.ca
Photography: 2Boo Studio
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Fashion Magazine asked their style panel how they plan to keep warm this fall. This is what I said about stealing my mom’s favourite coat!
Photography by Trevor Negin
Coat, Vintage. Sweater, Banana Republic. Skirt, Central Park West from Aritzia. Knee Socks, American Apparel. Heels, 10 Crosby Derek Lam from Hudson’s Bay
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I think I had to finally admit that the warm fall days are now going to be a thing of the past, and it’s time to start thinking about typical fall things like boots.
I was lucky enough to score these sweet Christopher Kane boots from The Room and have been obsessed with them ever since. First reason why is the colour. I love navy, and I think it works here as a different take on a neutral. I also love the camo calf-hair sections mixed with the patent leather. I think this mix of textures is so luxe and unique. I am completely in love with them. <3
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater and skirt: Topshop Canada, Tanktop: H&M, Boots: Christopher Kane from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Clutch: Moda:Ko
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Maybe I planned my shopping list for fall better this year, or maybe, I just got lucky, but this season I’ve already fallen in love with my newest treasures from my fall haul. I searched for an easy-to-wear, oversized sweater and came up with a steal with this great knit from Joe Fresh. I’ve learned to achieve ultimate comfort, to go up a size. I was looking for unique, yet interesting jewellery, and found great treasures from Baublebar. And probably the hardest commodity to for me to choose each season are my boots, but that was simple with Topshop Canada.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: Joe Fresh, Pants: Proenza Schouler from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Boots: Topshop Canada, Necklace and Earrings: Baublebar, Frames: Raybans C/O Clearly Contacts
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Fashion Magazine asked me about winter coats as part of the style panel.
Today I played with textures and patterns. I couldn’t help myself when I found this leather/knit sweater the other day. Leather is beyond a hot trend this season, and goes hand-in-hand with the textured fall concept we’ve discussed in previous posts.
These amazing boots were quite the investment piece, I’ve owned them for years, and each fall season I can rework the above-the-knee boot into a new look.
Sweater: Zara Tank: Old Navy Skirt: Joe Fresh Scarf: Mendocino Boots: Town Shoes
Photography by Trevor Negin
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I’ve said it once, and I’ll probably say it a million more times before the season’s up, fall is all about texture. Ones you can feel, ones you can see, the ones your mind creates when it mixes prints and patterns. Today’s outfit was a little daring mixing these unreal red plaid cords I picked up the other day at Urban Outfitters for the Plaid Magazine Fall Winter 2012 Issue Launch Party (where I work as the art director), with my favourite leopard boots. I also paired it with a textured sherpa coat I got for $5 at the end of last season.
As the seasons changes from summer to fall, then fall to winter, I feel like clothes change from fun and inspired into dull and repetitive. My goal is to continue to work excitement & creativity into my closet, and always look at clothing in a different light.
Jacket: Old Navy Sweatshirt: Roots Canada Pants: BDG Boots: Jeffery Campbell Necklace: TopShop Rings: Gifts and Banana Republic
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: Zara Skirt: Joe Fresh Shoes: Jeffery Campbell Necklace: Vintage Watch: Michael Kors
Fall is here. *fashionistas everywhere cheer*
I feel confused when looking at the weather and getting dressed lately, it’s super cold in the a.m. and warms up, to be beautiful for the afternoon. This is our time to layer up with great knits, while still showing some skin. Keep the tights close by, but when you can I’d leave them at home, and rock a few last looks with bare legs, and even peep toes.
An easy way to ensure a powerful look this fall, is by going tone-on-tone. If one solid colour is too much, work in tones that work well together, like a forest green with a brighter one, or a pastel with more of a neutral shade, like army green and mint.
Top: Lark & Wolff Dress: Ooyoo Sandals: Joe Fresh Necklace: Vintage Purse: Roots
Somethings are so natural. Like great things are classic and timeless. Joe Fresh is a perfect example of this. With clean lines and bold colours, Joe Mimram’s collection has become a staple in my closet since its launch.
When the Queen and Portland location teamed with Lou Lou Magazine to throw a fall shopping event, I knew I had to go. I usually grab a piece or two when I go grocery shopping or am near a store. I am excited to rock so many of the bold coloured pieces I picked up. It is going to be a very colour blocked textured season.
Oh and I had the privilege of meeting Joe Mimram. It was amazing.
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