Smarter Shopping

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I never thought I’d say this, but I’m exhausted from shopping. Over the last 5 years since my blogging career started, and truthfully long before that, I’ve accumulated and discarded so much clothing that I can’t even begin to understand my purchasing decisions that I’ve been making. I’ve always tried to rationalize this bad habit, by distributing my old clothing to my friends and family, who were always happy to accept my barely worn pieces.

But recently something has changed for me. I’ve found myself no longer drawn to the world of fast fashion, but to higher end pieces, that at the rate I shop would bankrupt me quickly. So I’ve slowed down my shopping, and instead of getting the fast fashion version of a piece, I’ve saved a bit longer and really thought about the purchase before investing in the designer’s collection. I’m not saying that I won’t shop at accessible stores, but my frequency of shopping will be limited to allow for smarter decisions to be made.

How have your shopping habits changed recently? Let me know if you’ve also seen a switch to shop smarter and invest in higher quality pieces.

Halter: Diane Von Furstenberg, Pants: Fabiana Filippi, Shoes: Pierre Hardy, Frames: C/O Main & Central (by Clearly.ca)

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Fashion Magazine asked their style panel this week about styling more than one statement piece. Here is what I said, including my tip on keeping the look feel balanced by ensuring no more than one item in your clothing, accessories and one beauty feature to highlight.

Photography by my love, Trevor Negin
Frames: Raybans from Clearly Contacts, dress: Millibon, heels: Pierre Hardy from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, bracelet: Nektar De Stagni, necklace: vintage

 

 

From Miss to Mrs. Negin


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On August 18th, 2013 I married my best friend at our engagement party. Only our bridal party and close family knew that we were getting married. Trevor and I met during high school and started dating a few years later.

I wore a J.Mendel gown, Erickson Beamon earrings, Pierre Hardy heels; all from The Room at Hudson’s Bay and Trevor wore a custom suit from Brooks Brothers and Happy Socks socks, with a pair of blue suede Florsheim shoes. The talented fashion illustrator Danielle Meder illustrated our wedding live, as Brie from Mango Studios photographed it. It was documented by Elle and Be Cinematography.

So much love goes out to our bridal party and family. Cynthia & Gary Solomon, Heather & Benny Negin. Kate Negin, Deena Markus, Katelyyn Ubbi, Jordana Rapuch & Ben Kashin, Dean Simon, Julio Rodriguez, Daniel Nguyen & Aya Kawakita, and Matthew Solomon & Lindsay George.

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We DIY’ed gold dinosaurs place-settings for our guests.
Wedding Coordinator: Heidi
Gruenspan Party Planning
Florist: Toronto Florist ShopCake Artist: Pauline’s Pastry
Nair: Natalie Shemuel
Makeup: Michelle Margulis