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.

When times are hard, I’ve always said that wearing something bright can cheer people up, or at least break the ice. Interesting outfits can spark conversations. Try to cheer up the room next time your office is stressed at crunch time!

Photography by Trevor Negin
Shirt, Necklace and bracelet: Vintage; Pants: Bluenotes; Shoes: Zara Canada

On May 14th 2013, you should wear new jeans to celebrate and create awareness for the National Denim Day in support of the Cure Foundation to fight against breast cancer. Bluenotes will donate a portion of proceeds from each denim purchase nationwide from May 13 to May 19, 2013. Founded in 1996, the CURE Foundation has raised nearly $25 million, with National Denim Day as it’s largest initiative.

Bluenotes Spring/Summer collection has this season’s hottest denim trends from the oversized shorts, ombré shirts to the polka dot cropped skinny jeans, all available at crazy affordable prices.

Please feel free to click here to make a donation directly to The Cure Foundation and help ensure that not one life is lost to breast cancer due to a lack of funding.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Shirt and Jeans: Bluenotes Necklace: Fenton Fallon Shoes: Zara Belt: Cooperative 1968 Buick Wildcat: Gary Solomon (happy belated birthday!)

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