Fashion Magazine asked their style panel to talk about their hat collections, and how to style this winter accessory, while still looking cute. This is what I said.

Sweaters: Halogen Cashmere (pink turtle neck) & Lafayette 148 New York (white)
Hats: Roots (Toronto Maple Leafs), Urban Outfitters (bear), H&M (wide-brim), vintage (trapper)
Glasses: Kam Dhillon (clear cat-eyes) Derek Cardigans all from Clearly.ca

Photography by Trevor Negin

Today I’m wearing my dad’s Roots Canada Special Edition Toronto Maple Leaf Awards coat. When this amazing collection of leather goods inspired by Toronto’s great hockey team was released I knew I had to get this coat for him. I thought I’d steal it from him, to honour my first Maple Leaf game tonight (shocking I know)!

Check out Part 1 of this outerwear series ft. my favourite purchase this fall

Coat: Roots Canada (old but their new one is a beauty too ), Dress: Zara (old), Boots: Coach (on sale!), Glasses: Clearly.ca
Photography by Trevor Negin

Spring’s here and temperatures are warming up (barely). With the change of season, we need to rethink our basics. Ivania Carpio, an amazing Dutch blogger, inspires me to trash my entire closet in search for the minimal lifestyle.

Now, I know that really isn’t realistic for me, as colour and patterns rule my life, I do love the idea of the new neutrals. This season I’m loving the mushroom/nude colourway. This Soia and Kyo leather bomber has become my spring coat of choice, working perfectly with pastels as well as neutrals.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Coat: Soia and Kyo, Dress: H&M, Mules: Zara, Necklace and Earrings: Woudenberg, Ring: Banana Republic, Bag: Roots, Glasses: Ray Bans

I’ve always said that the best furs are those that have a story along with some meaning behind them. I’m not for buying new furs, but special pieces that carry meaning to your family are important to cherish. This fur beret belonged to my father’s mother, Reva. I just picture her wearing it during the winters to stay warm, looking beyond effortlessly chic.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress (worn as a top): H&M, Skirt: Joe Fresh, Knee high socks: Roots, Platforms: Vagabond, Fur Hat: Vintage, Moto Jacket: Danier

Watching the 2014 Olympic games, has been amazing, as the athletes representing our country are proving why #WeAreWinter.  I just want to thank Team Canada for showing our country’s true colours this year at the games, as honest, kind and thoughtful people who overall understand the meaning of good sportsmanship.

This morning Canadians are up exceptionally early to watch our amazing hockey team plays against Sweden for the gold medal. Come on boys – make us proud!! – (follow up: we won gold! congrats to all of the medal winners)

Photography by Trevor Negin

Jacket: 2002 Olympic Team Canada Hockey Award Jacket by Roots, Sweatshirt: Roots, Jeans: Bluenotes, Boots: Kurt Geiger

I’ve been all about prints for sometime now, mixing and pairing them in unexpected ways, but what seems to be the next big thing is the concepts of suiting and matching. We’ve been seeing a lot of this lately, with this summer’s crop tops worn with matching shorts and skirts. For fall it’s much more conservative, fitted trousers, structured yet simple blazers and this time we are challenging you to try a new print. I haven’t been able to find the perfect leopard suit, but when I found this set from Topshop a few weeks back, I thought the structure would help make do until I satisfy my sartorial urges.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Jacket, T. Babaton. Shirt and Pants, Topshop. Necklace: H&M. Anklet, Urban Outfitters Shoes: Carven Par Robert Clergerie Earrings: Vintage (2 different sets) Purse, Roots Canada

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

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress: Topshop   Shoes: Kimchi Blue   Purse: Roots

So it’s SALE season!
Need I really say more.

The easiest way to know when a store is about to go on sale is when the clothing is sorted by commodity, all the dresses together, shirts of a similar nature etc, just to avoid the much hated price adjustments. So where ever this Canada day long weekend takes you, I hope it’s well styled, safe and don’t forget that SPF!

Happy Canada Day & Pride Toronto