This week, Fashion Magazine wanted to discuss neon and how to wear it without looking like your a rave kid. I love bright colours, I feel like when you wear them, people around you smile (of course, if you’re wearing them correctly). I once wore this dress during an important meeting. It was a bold choice and likely not meant for everyone, but I was able to start the conversation off with compliments on the colour and the meeting continued up-hill from there.

This is my post for Fashion Magazine

Photography by Trevor Negin

I love spring for so many reasons, the weather gets nicer, flowers start to bloom, we get to bring out our spring/summer clothing out of storage, and put away the bulk sweater. Except you really can’t, because we still get those days that are awfully cold. I feel like i’m at the point in the year when I need all my clothes out and available to me (unfortunately I live in a tiny apartment, so I can really only fit 2 seasons in my clothes at a time).

So it’s time to layer up, and wear this set of clothes one more time before the switch. Try mixing in some of the new pieces you’ve picked up for spring with your fall and winter stuff. This is probably the easiest way to get for the next little bit, depending on how much pre spring shopping you’ve done.

Enjoy the early days of spring and don’t forget a sweater!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg Shirt: fiancé’s Tights: American Apparel Socks: Roots  Boots: Seychelles Jacket Talula Babaton

Bright colours are one of the big trends right now and leading into Spring/Summer 2013. Don’t be afraid of going for a bold look by dressing in one solid colour. It is a great way to grab attention and makes for ease while getting dressed in the morning.

And yes, my hair is in pigtail buns.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Joe Fresh  Shirt: H&M  Jeans: American Eagle  Necklace and earrings: DIY  Boots and watch: Michael Kors Red bracelets: Vintage

I sometimes find winters in Canada really hard to get through. The short days, darkness, grey skies, salt stains, insane driving, and of course the cold, are just a few of the reasons why people struggle around this time of year. Mental health is so important to be discuss, and to know that you are never alone. There are so many Canadians who suffer from SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) which is a form of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter.  Getting outside, doing things that make you happy, and even just wearing bright colours and bold prints can not only make you feel better, but also those around you. So wishing everyone a bright and wonderful last few days of January!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Jacket: Lorne’s Coats, Sweater: Joe Fresh (mens), Pants: Topshop, Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell, Headband: American Eagle Necklace: Fenton Fallon

Fashion Magazine asked the Style Panel what we thought of fur. Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

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

Dress: ooyo   Shirt: H&M   Wedges: Kimchi Blue

So we all always can’t be shopping. So an awesome tip to buying classic pieces that will work season after season is colour. It’s super easy to find what you like and what looks good on you, human nature says we will surround ourselves with colours and patterns that compliments our personalities and appearance.  I know I love red, but I look around my house and closet I see my favourite accent pieces in red, but also I have many strong shades of blue and numerous hues of browns and taupes. Like decorating (because style is style regardless of where it is) it’s best to work in colours of three, I like two brights and one neutral.  When shopping and having the options of colour, pick the one that fits you and your closet most rather than trending one (ex: neon).

So when it comes to shopping and keeping the bills at a minimum, purchase classic colours you can wear year after year, your wallet and financial planners will thank you.

Skirt: American Apparel Neon Shirt: American Eagle Silk Button up: Banana Republic
Shoes: Jeffery Campbell  

I love neon and neutrals. I love that this has become a trend. I love neon and army print.
This colour combination is just amazing!

I spent the day planting above is my indoor succulent (above) and my outdoor herb garden (below)

Thanks for the Support!

xoxo b

I love the trend of neon, but I have a strict rule when it comes to trends like neon, we are not allowed to spend more than $70 on it, of course unless it’s a game changing piece, (you know what I’m talking about). So when I found this great cardigan on sale at The Gap it was a must. The colour combination of this light grey and the neon looks unreal against a contrast colour skirt.