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I Got It From My Momma

Posted on August 15, 2014 by barbara solomon

Fashion Magazine asked their style panel this week about their favourite decade to wear. Since I’m a vintage lover, I found that this task was very hard, I sorted through my closet to find some of my favourite pieces, and this dress that was stolen from my mom really stood out. She purchased it during a shopping spree, on a trip to Tel Aviv back in 1977. Growing up with my mom as a nautral beauty and fashion inspiration, I then realized that my favourite items were from closet. Here is what I said to Fashion Magazine.

Some of my favourite things from my mom are:

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress: Vintage, Earrings: Hortense, Shoes: Zara

#bandtsurprisewedding shot by Brie of Mango Studios

On A Walk

Posted on August 13, 2014 by barbara solomon

This past spring, my partner in crime, Trevor Negin and I started the using the hashtag #OnAWalkWithTheNegins, and seem to have started a trend. Using custom hashtags, to create instagram libraries of trips (#roadtrippinwithboo, #eurotrippinwithboo, #usatrippinwithboo), events (#bandtsurprisewedding), or activities (#barbaraannstyleblogjuicing) allows for new followers to explore easily the history of our travels and life.

The view from this shoot is one that we’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of in the future, as we are planning a big move come 2015, and the official opening of our new studio.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Crop top: Opening Ceremony for Adidas, pants: Joe Fresh, shoes: Browns, necklace: Jewlr.com,, frames: Raybans available at Clearlycontacts.ca, earrings: Hortense,

Summer Snake

Posted on July 18, 2014 by barbara solomon

Since dying my hair, almost 2 years ago, bright red, with the super talented Natalie of Image Makeover located on Queen St. W in Toronto, I’ve been rethinking how the colours of my clothing interacts with my hair. With unexpected hair colours being all the rage this summer, it is important to take a second look at your wardrobe to find those items that will make your hair makeover pop.

For fire red, my favourites are light sky blue and Kelly green. Here are some examples of how my hair pops when wearing these complementing shades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Do you have colourful hair? If so, what colours work best for you?

Photography by Trevor Negin

Shirt & skirt: Joe Fresh, earrings: Hortense, Necklace: Jewlr.com, Bracelet: Nektar De Stagni, Engagement ring: custom, shoes: B2 from Browns (somewhat similar)