Getting ready for a wedding is one thing. It becomes a completely different story, when you’re injured. For those who don’t know, I tore my meniscus back in October (after Fashion Week, thankfully), and have been living in running shoes and oxfords for some times awaiting surgery. But when one of your best friends gets married, you know you have to still bring it.
Planning this outfit took more time than expected, as my main concern was my knee, and ensuring I could still walk by the end of the night. The dress, I knew had to be long, incase I woke up that day in pain and would need to wear my knee brace. The heel would have to be minimal which would be a first for me. And I would need to plan ahead with a pair of flats so that I could change at any point.
I found this dress, effortlessly during boxing week, at Hudson’s Bay. There were almost too many beautiful gowns to choose from, and ended up buying two. The studded straps sold me on this Halston Heritage gown though, as the bride, in my mind has always been a badass. The shoes, seemed to be more difficult because I procrastinated, and waited too long to go searching, and most places were sold out of my size. I found solid gold at Zara, with these laced-up-chunky-heels that lasted me the entire night! The coat was the easiest part, a vintage fur I found while vacation up north with family, perfect fir a cold winter night.
Check out Part 1 and 2 of this outerwear series.
Dress: Halston Heritage, Fur coat: vintage, Shoes: Zara, Earrings: Erickson Beamon
Photography by Trevor Negin
I’ve always said that the best furs are those that have a story along with some meaning behind them. I’m not for buying new furs, but special pieces that carry meaning to your family are important to cherish. This fur beret belonged to my father’s mother, Reva. I just picture her wearing it during the winters to stay warm, looking beyond effortlessly chic.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Dress (worn as a top): H&M, Skirt: Joe Fresh, Knee high socks: Roots, Platforms: Vagabond, Fur Hat: Vintage, Moto Jacket: Danier
Reva and Irving Solomon
Fashion Magazine asked how to transition your style from winter to spring. Here is what I said.
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It’s that time of the season, when I can’t wait for the next one to arrive already. My wardrobe, while it might be extensive in size, it is exhausted. It’s time to mix things up and put pieces you won’t normally pair together to create interesting looks.
Varsity jackets are insane right now— my advice is to realize that this is a trend and pick one based on the price accordingly– and while they are considered athletic wear, paired with a white wide leg trouser, looks completely appropriate for an office environment. I added my dad’s vintage shearling jacket, though it is a little too big it is totally amazing, and my favourite leopard boots to complete the look. I challenge you my friends to rethink some of the items hanging in your closets, can you dress up something unexpectedly?
Photography by Trevor Negin
Jacket: Dad’s Vintage Varsity Jacket: Forever 21 Pants: Joe Fresh off the runway Boots: Jeffrey Campbell Double-finger Ring: Banana Republic
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Fashion Magazine asked the Style Panel what we thought of fur. Here is what I said.
Photography by Trevor Negin
The combination of winter season and the current 90’s trend channel the 1996 film The Craft. Minis, plaids, crop tops, blouses, pleats, menswear and heavy boots are just a few of the fashions you can get inspired by while watching the movie.
(Please excuse the need of my roots touched up – all fixed now!!)
Photography by Trevor Negin
Jacket: Vintage London Fog Sweater: Topshop Faux leather skirt: Forever 21 Tights: American Apparel Boots: Seychelles
(photo: google.com)
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Fashion, like any form of art, requires inspiration. A trip to your local museum, art gallery, or concert are great places to see culture in from a different perspective.
I took a trip to The AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) and feel in love with the love story that was Frida & Diego. Their different outlooks on Mexico’s revolutionary culture during the 1920s and 1930s and how they expressed the same emotion, differently, was truly inspiring and is the reason they are considered Mexico’s most famous artists.
Photography Trevor Negin
Sweater: Joe Fresh Pants: Topshop Socks: The Gap Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell Purse: Roots Coat: Vintage London Fog
Photograph from The AGO
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With so many parties throughout the holiday season, and moving forward into the new year, it’s best to be prepared with a few great looks. Planning ahead as mentioned previously, will allow you to refine outfit and give you a chance to customize the look, and makes getting dressed a stress free experience.
Studies have shown that couples, when packing for a trip, planning a party, or getting ready to go out, will fight the most, so save yourself and your loved ones some headaches, and plan ahead. What my girlfriends and I do before the party season starts is have spontaneous styling parties, we will start by showing each other a new piece, and by the end of the night, we’ll have a bunch of new outfits documented on our smart phones.
My memory is sometimes not reliable so I always suggest snapping a picture of a great look you try on.
Fashion Magazine asked the style panel what we’ll be wearing on New Year’s Eve, here’s what I said.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Jumpsuit: Sparkle and Fade Fur Coat: Vintage Patent Pumps: Vintage Earrings: Vintage Purse: The Gap Bracelets: collection from everywhere
Fur & faux fur has always made me question everything. I love the texture it provides to any look, even though I feel completely awkward wearing it. But it’s time to get over my fears, as it is clear it’s here to stay. My suggestion is always to buy faux, though vintage furs are a completely different story, as these are likely classic and timeless.
Photography by: Trevor Negin
Vest: Kristen Blake Sweater: Zara Mens (my boyfriend’s) Shirt/dress: Wilfred Jeans: Joe’s Boots: Doc Martens Necklace:H&M
Fashion Magazine asked me about winter coats as part of the style panel.
