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 

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.

World Mastercard Fashion Week has landed in Toronto and this is the week to get spotted as a fashionista while downtown. The city’s finest will be out all week, strutting their stuff and watching Canada’s most talented designer’s showcasing their collections. I sadly won’t be out until Thursday, but cannot wait to see this talented group of artist. The complete schedule for the shows is available here. Hope to see you all there!

Photography by Trevor Negin
Coat: Prozena Schouler, Shirt & Tights: Joe Fresh, Skirt: Central Park West, Earrings: Hortense from Catbird, Bag: Marc Jacobs, Heels: Pierre Hardy

You have favourite things for a reason. Music, food, entertainment or even lipstick colours, whether it be because they may taste good or they look pretty, we all have our own set of preferences that change and grow with us. Our wardrobe is like that too. We pick our fav T-shirts, jeans and shoes usually because they fit the best or are the most comfortable.

Something that I recommend for everyone to figure out is their own favourite trend. Something that can help define your wardrobe. It could be, black and white, florals or nautical, for example. Look for something that is a classic, yet an always updating trend, so you can always have something that looks current, while being able to add a new piece to spice up the look. This will help ease some pressure to find new trends each season.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Topshop, Pants: Joe Fresh, Necklace: Fenton Fallon, Heels: Nine West

Trevor, my husband, for sure thinks I’ve gone mad. I went out shopping in London #eurotrippinwithboo (watch the trip on instagram) and picked up this  snazzy leather backpack.

I was the girl throughout high school and university that lugged around a giant tote. I was working at Roots at the time, so I had their leather yoga tote, which allowed for a yoga mat (or in my case, an art roll) to fit in the front. I have since had zero relationship with backpacks, and often questioned their roll in fashion.

Well, this season, I think he’s right, I’ve gone mad (maybe we all have) but my number one must-get for this Euro trip, was in fact, a leather backpack – ideal for finishing the trip with.  So while adventuring on my own I walked through the markets in Camden Town, I fell head-over-heels in love with this mushroom grey one.

I often feel about 12 years old while wearing it, but this season I will use this youthful accessory to add playfulness and practicality to my style.

Photography by the judgemental husband Trevor Negin

Coat: Sandro Paris, Dress: CÖ by Janine Sudduth, Earrings: Erickson Beamon, Backpack: Camden Town Market, London. , Heels: Pierre Hardy. Polka dot tights: Joe fresh

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!)

Sweater: TopShop    Skirt: Central Park West    Boot: Ecote    Socks: Urban Outfitters

I love when  outfits are inspired by things other than fashion. I feel like my latest plaid mini obsession is, not only because I work for Plaid Magazine, but possibly brought on by No Doubt and the insanely fabulous Gwen Stefani.

The new album is perfect, if you haven’t heard the title track, Push & Shove ft. Busy Signal and Major Lazer, you must! It will be on repeat for a while.

Jacket: Talula Babaton  Top: Lark & Wolff  Skirt: Central Park West   Gold Collar: Vintage  Pearl Necklace: Vintage  Pearl Earrings: Vintage  Shoes: H&M

Photography By Trevor Negin

I love that preppy and sartorial garments are all the rage this season. Typically lady-like menswear, well cut of course, will flatter most body types really well, though, for us busty girls finding great shirts are hard to find.  Choosing silk, or even a polyester blend fabric for a blouse may help, if you have this problem too.  Mixing structured pieces with more feminine ones, like a blazer and shirt with a pleated A-line skirt, is a nice way to soften a potentially hard outfit.

Plaid Magazine (where I am the Art Director) just launched it’s Fall/Winter 2012 issue. Order it online now or wait for it to appear at a Chapters/Indigo location near you!

xo b

Top: Joe Fresh  Belt: Banana Republic  Skirt: Central Park West  Necklace: Topshop  Shoes: Browns

So the weather here in Toronto has been unbearable, making many of my outfits as I say it, “unpostable”. Though we do get those few days in-between this heatwave, where it cools down a bit and we can really show some summer style.

I am falling head over heels with polka dots and lucky for me they are huge right now! I got that great pair of pastel blue cropped pants from Topshop @ The Bay (that are now on sale), I’ve picked up a perfect polka dot blouse from Joe Fresh (Joe Mimran is clearly loving them too for fall) and this great pleated skirt, which is super flirty and yet a classic piece.

PANTS: Topshop (obsessed)  Shirt: Joe Fresh (when I bought this for $9 I had no idea I’d get so much use out of it)  Shoes: Franco Sarto  Glasses: Michael Kors

So June is birthday month, and all this broke fashionista wants is clothes! as if that wasn’t clear. Totally seeing little heart-shaped dots after falling in love with these pale blue and cream polka dotted pair. Thanks Mom&Dad

With these cooler temperature, it’s great that all the trending pant styles are so amazing. I’m loving all the pant parties at Yorkdale, legs have never looked so fun!