Today marks the first sighting of snow for me, and though it didn’t last long, or stay on the ground, the fact that winter is about to hit the city of Toronto, is a frightening thought.

During the winter months, I turn to fashion to keep moods cheerful, both mine and my peers. Sometimes a playful print or bright colour can do magic to change someone’s perspective on an entire day. Animal prints are always on trend, so recently I stole my husband’s dress shirt on an extremely stressful day, which is covered in simple illustrations of Dalmatians. The playful print was the perfect comic relief to what could have been a long and daunting day.

Do you have any prints or colours that you wear to lift your spirits?

Photography by Trevor Negin
coat: Comptoir Des Cotonniers, shirt: Hawkings McGill, skirt: Forever 21, thigh-high socks: gift, platforms: Vagabond, necklace: Fallon Jewellery

Since joining ClearlyContacts.ca as one of their style ambassadors earlier this year, I’ve completely fallen in love with wearing my frames. These amazing Ray-Bans have become my newest staple, and are helping to define my spring style. Glasses can add so much instant glam to every outfit and this spring I look forward to sharing with you how glasses can enhance your style. Can we talk about Cat Eyes #monkeythekitty <3

ClearlyContacts is having a facebook style contest and I need your help! Please head over to there page and vote for this look! Here is there link: http://on.fb.me/1inAcVH !  Thanks so much loves! Good luck on your week ahead!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Coat: Sandro, Shirt and shorts: J.Crew, Heels: Zara, Necklace: Fenton Fallon, Earcuff: Urban Outfitters, Glasses: Ray-Bans from Clearlycontacts.ca

You have favourite things for a reason. Music, food, entertainment or even lipstick colours, whether it be because they may taste good or they look pretty, we all have our own set of preferences that change and grow with us. Our wardrobe is like that too. We pick our fav T-shirts, jeans and shoes usually because they fit the best or are the most comfortable.

Something that I recommend for everyone to figure out is their own favourite trend. Something that can help define your wardrobe. It could be, black and white, florals or nautical, for example. Look for something that is a classic, yet an always updating trend, so you can always have something that looks current, while being able to add a new piece to spice up the look. This will help ease some pressure to find new trends each season.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Topshop, Pants: Joe Fresh, Necklace: Fenton Fallon, Heels: Nine West

Pink, this season’s most unexpected trend, is what Fashion Magazine asked their style panel to discuss this week. This is what I said. 

Coat, Proenza Schouler. Dress, H&M. Shoes, Carven Par Robert Clergerie. Anklet, Fenton Fallon. Purse, Roots.

Photography by Trevor Negin

As we approach the last long weekend of the summer, it’s probably the hardest trend transition of the year, as we tend to hold on to summer as long as we possibly can. This season there are some easy trends that we can carry over from summer, like the strong black and white outfit and really bold graphic prints. Here is what I said when Fashion Magazine discussed this with their style panel.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: H&M TShirt: BDG Skirt: Joe Fresh Necklace: Fenton Fallon Pumps: Vintage Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone

On May 14th 2013, you should wear new jeans to celebrate and create awareness for the National Denim Day in support of the Cure Foundation to fight against breast cancer. Bluenotes will donate a portion of proceeds from each denim purchase nationwide from May 13 to May 19, 2013. Founded in 1996, the CURE Foundation has raised nearly $25 million, with National Denim Day as it’s largest initiative.

Bluenotes Spring/Summer collection has this season’s hottest denim trends from the oversized shorts, ombré shirts to the polka dot cropped skinny jeans, all available at crazy affordable prices.

Please feel free to click here to make a donation directly to The Cure Foundation and help ensure that not one life is lost to breast cancer due to a lack of funding.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Shirt and Jeans: Bluenotes Necklace: Fenton Fallon Shoes: Zara Belt: Cooperative 1968 Buick Wildcat: Gary Solomon (happy belated birthday!)

Everyone got really excited when they saw this kind of insane black and white graphic print on many of the runways during Spring/Summer 2012.There were stripes, polka dots and checkers, each used in strong contrasting sizes and directions. This look is like a graphic design playground for your eyes.

Hope everyone affected by tonight’s snow is driving safely.

Photography by: Trevor Negin

Jacket: Vintage London Fog, Shirt: Joe Fresh Skirt: Topshop Tights: Joe Fresh Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell Necklace: Fenton Fallon

PS when it’s cold out I look like this  ↓ and keep my jacket on

I sometimes find winters in Canada really hard to get through. The short days, darkness, grey skies, salt stains, insane driving, and of course the cold, are just a few of the reasons why people struggle around this time of year. Mental health is so important to be discuss, and to know that you are never alone. There are so many Canadians who suffer from SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) which is a form of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter.  Getting outside, doing things that make you happy, and even just wearing bright colours and bold prints can not only make you feel better, but also those around you. So wishing everyone a bright and wonderful last few days of January!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Jacket: Lorne’s Coats, Sweater: Joe Fresh (mens), Pants: Topshop, Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell, Headband: American Eagle Necklace: Fenton Fallon