Felt Up

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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

Poison Ivy

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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.

So Fresh – When Barbara Met Joe

Posted on by barbara solomon

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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.