Those frames though…

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There is something to be said about gloomy grey days, and the lack of need to wear sunglasses, but rather my prescription frames that I simply adore.

When I wake up to a weather report that calls for a cool and cloudy day, I get excited at the opportunity to wear my glasses, before dreading the idea of leaving my bed. I drive into and out of sunlight during my daily commute, so unless it’s going to be overcast, it usually easier for me to wear contact lenses and sunglasses.

I picked out these Ray Ban frames at ClearlyContact.ca, and I absolutely adore their flirty shape. The cat-eye styled frame looks amazing on so many different people, and has really become one of the top style for glasses. I find that being able to style different glasses allows for your to change your look so easily. Recently, I’ve been recommending to all of my friends lately to buy two different pairs of glasses, something basic and another pair that’s more bold, fun or daring.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Frames: Ray Ban from Clearlycontacts.ca, Sweater: Joe Fresh, Skirt: 424Fifth exclusively available at Hudson’s Bay and Lord and Taylor, Earrings: Baublebar, Heels: Vintage

Animal Obsession

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Pet Names _ fall landscapeToday marks the first sighting of snow for me, and though it didn’t last long, or stay on the ground, the fact that winter is about to hit the city of Toronto, is a frightening thought.

During the winter months, I turn to fashion to keep moods cheerful, both mine and my peers. Sometimes a playful print or bright colour can do magic to change someone’s perspective on an entire day. Animal prints are always on trend, so recently I stole my husband’s dress shirt on an extremely stressful day, which is covered in simple illustrations of Dalmatians. The playful print was the perfect comic relief to what could have been a long and daunting day.

Do you have any prints or colours that you wear to lift your spirits?

Photography by Trevor Negin
coat: Comptoir Des Cotonniers, shirt: Hawkings McGill, skirt: Forever 21, thigh-high socks: gift, platforms: Vagabond, necklace: Fallon Jewellery

The Sorbet Way

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Pastels are essential, basically every spring, so investing in amazing pieces is a must! Fashion Magazine asked their style panel this week how to update this colour-way for Spring/Summer 2014.  On the runway we saw designers show the look monochromatically, but I’ve styled my look to be a bit more wearable by pairing an amazing powder blue outfit from Topshop Canada with a petal pink robe.  Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Tank, Pants and Ear Cuffs: Topshop Canada, Robe: Wilfred, Mules: Zara, Bracelet: Nektar De Stagni