Summer Daze

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It must be the weather, the reason that I’ve been in a daze for the last week or so. Toronto hasn’t felt this nice in so long, and everyone should be taking advantage of the Vitamin D. Dressing for early summer involves planning for the potential of extreme heat, with breezes and the potential dropping of temperature come sundown. I tend to gravitate towards breathable fabrics like silk, that are ideal for absorbing any sweat during the day while being light weight and easy to be worn layered under a sweater for the evening.

Photography by Trevor Negin

tank: Joe Fresh, shorts: J. Crew, sneakers: Jack Purcell for Converse (similar), watch, Movado,  bracelet: Nektar De Stagni, earrings: Hortense

 

Spring Stripes

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Fashion Magazine asked their style panel how we plan to update one of our favourite trends, stripes, for spring.
Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Shirt: Stolen from husband, Hawkings McGill. Pants: Joe Fresh. Watch: Movado Bold, Glasses: Kate Spade New York, Earrings: Hortense Shoes: Franco Sarto

The Wanted

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At the start of each season, I am always on the hunt for the perfect new dress that will become my favourite for the season. I look for something that fits well with a conservative/work appropriate elements (coverage of bra straps, not too deep of a v-neck, and the cut to be just above or below the knee). This season I’ve been able to find everything I was looking for with this amazing dress from eShakti, an online retailer that specializes in customizing those very details. It’s crazy to have a dress fit so well without trying it on and getting it adjusted! With a selection of adorable prints and styles eShakti.com has a great dress for every occasion and I can’t wait to see the next one I’ll pick up!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress: eShakti.com (similar), Blazer: T. Babaton Earrings: Hortense from Catbird Shoes: Zara