Dark Summer

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Fashion Magazine asked their style panel how to keep cool while wearing all black this summer. My go-to was this super cool black and grey playsuit from Topshop Canada. The oversized graphic floral print is so beautiful in it’s monochromatic colour palette. Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Jumpsuit: Topshop Canada (similar), Platforms: Jeffrey Campbell (similar), Backpack: Camden Market in London England (similar), Watch: Movado

 

 

Wild Winter

Posted on by barbara solomon

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This “polar vortex” that has taken over Toronto is awfully hard to work with. The cold temperatures are make photo shoots brutal… but oh the life of a style blogger 😉 When the temperatures dip, I tend to try to grab my favourite textured pieces like this velvet turtleneck. So basic in style, it adds a winter/glam/retro feel that I love. What do you turn to when the temperature dips?

Photography by Trevor Negin

Down Jacket: Woolrich John Rich & Bros, Turtleneck: Joe Fresh, Pants: Topshop Canada (on super sale now), Clutch: Michael Kors, Shoes: Vagabond.