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Florals for Spring… Groundbreaking

Posted on May 1, 2015 by barbara solomon

There are some prints that are classics for the seasons, and there really isn’t anything wrong with that. It was Miranda Priestly’s character, played by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, who coined the phrase that made floral in the springtime feel too obvious. But in reality it’s a natural fit, as fresh blooms seem to be everywhere and a symbol of the season. This season I’ve tried to play with the size of the floral prints, and in this case, the graphic nature makes this floral an instant classic.

After all, April showers bring May flowers!

Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: Nordstrom, Skirt: Diane Von Furstenberg, Sandals: Dune London from Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: Michal Negrin

Spring light

Posted on March 16, 2015 by barbara solomon

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One of my favourite trends for the spring summer season would be the 1970s. This season there are so many ways to get inspired by this fabulous decade. Fashion Magazine asked their style panel to discuss their favourite ways to style the trend. Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Pants: Pac Sun, Sweater: Topshop, Boots: Zara, Clutch: Moda:Ko

Oh and there is still time to enter my contest on Instagram. Be sure to follow Moda:Ko and me on Instagram and regram this image with the hastag #springmodako. Open to American and Canadian residents. And must have an open Instagram profile.

Seasonal Steal

Posted on March 8, 2015March 8, 2015 by barbara solomon

I’ve been in saving mode for some time, trying to limit my expenses and only buying things that are on major discount. The end of the month of February/beginning of March gets extremely difficult to not find things that are marked down so low that they make you feel like your stealing!

The first thing I found was this coat, mixed in with pea coat in the basement of my local Urban Outfitters. But what I really had found was a beautiful blue leather jacket by Australian brand Ryder. I’ve always been a big fan of the cool-girl label, which uses a great mix of graphic prints and beautiful colours. The coat was marked down 84%, coming in at less than $100.

The next must-have that I found was this Marc by Marc Jacobs laptop bag, that will double as a purse. I’ve wanted it since the day I saw it, and that’s one of the reasons that I love shopping at Hudson’s Bay. If you keep your eye one something, you can always get it at a great price! I ended up with this baby for just over $40, and could not have been smiling any bigger as I left the store last week.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Jacket: Ryder X Urban Outfitters, Sweater: Topshop Canada, Pants: Loft, Boots: Zara, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs at Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: ALYSHAALEXA