It’s festival time in Toronto, with celebrities and film-buffs celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. You can actually feel the city buzzing with so much excitement and parties.
When going out to celebrate the festival, there are many different ways of dressing:
for celebrity spotting: comfortable shoes, as you could end up waiting awhile
for the movies: I always bring a sweater, the AC is typically blasting
for the parties: it’s always a perfect time to dress to the nines, as you never know if Jake Gyllenhaal or George Clooney may be stopping by (sorry boo!)
Dress: BCBG Max Azria, Shoes: Pierre Hardy, Necklace: vintage
photography by Trevor Negin
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Summers growing up for me meant one thing, 2 months of freedom roaming in the wilderness at camp. Fashion Magazine asked their style what part of summer camp style has stayed part of our lives, inspired from Netflix’s TV series adaption of the classic cult movie Wet Hot American Summer (which you must see if you haven’t). Here is what I said.
Fashion Magazine asked their style panel about what they wear while riding their bikes. I’m new to the game and actually trying to overcome a fear of riding through the city, so currently I’m only exploring the amazing paths that we have in our city. Here is what I told the style panel.
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Today is June 25, and the Toronto Pan Am Games start in 15 days! I cannot wait to feel the energy in the city when athletes and media come to celebrate sports.
Once upon a time, I traveled to Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics and have never felt so wonderful to see people from all over the world coming together to cheer, watch and celebrate young talent.
To get excited for the upcoming games, I’ve stocked up with new gear from the Official Outfitters of the Canadian Pan Am Team, Hudson’s Bay. With activewear being so on trend, I thought this was the perfect opportunity refresh some classic pieces.
Jacket: Hudson’s Bay (on sale!), Jeans: Joe Fresh, Shoes: Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, necklace: Jewlr.com, earrings: Hortense Jewelry
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Tis the season when shielding your eyes from damaging UV Rays should be your daily concern. This year, I am loving the mirrored sunglasses trend. I find it a great way to add some colour to your outfit as well. Right now, this amazing pair, which is from Clearly.ca is on sale, when you buy one you get the second pair free!
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sunglasses: Kam Dhillon from Clearly.com, Dress: The Gap (different colour), Flats: Zara ( old, but similar), Camera: Instax Mini 8 courtesy of Cleary.ca, Necklace: Jewlr
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My favourite way to change my look is through my growing collection of glasses. Clearly.ca, formally known as Clearlycontacts.ca, has become my go-to each season, for that one perfect accessory to update any outfit.
These are my newest frames, apart of their house-brand, Derek Cardigan‘s, 1960’s inspired collection named The Wonder Years. I love the bold use of colour to help highlight the shape of the frames. I fell in love with the dipped-white colour, and the frames with the slightest hint of a cat-eye.
Dress: Trina Turk, Frames: Clearly.ca, Sandals: Dune London from Hudson’s Bay
Photography by Trevor Negin
So… it got hot quickly, here in Toronto, and I definitely felt a bit unprepared (but yet beyond excited) for the temperature change. Summers in an office environment are often difficult, and with all this talk about dress code, it’s important to understand how to dress appropriately for your office. Every environment is very different, even within the same field, so ask the questions if you are unsure and I’m always prepared with a sweater incase the air-conditioning is blasting too much.
Dress: Motel Rocks (picked up at @samplesaleguys most recent sale in Markham), Mules: Zara, Sunglasses: Miu Miu from Saks Fifth Avenue, watch: Movado from Hudson’s Bay, necklace: H&M
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The 1970s are full force this season, and I’m loving the classic and cool styles coming back into the scene. I found this amazing linen suit while shopping at Topshop and knew I had to have it. I’ve been on the search for a wide-leg striped pant for a while now, and when this one came with a contrasting matching shirt. I had no words.
Linen, during the summer is so unbelievably lovely to wear, as it’s light and allows for your skin to breathe in the heat. It does wrinkle easily (like, if you look at it wrong) but this seems to be more excusable in the heat.
Photography by Trevor Negin
Suit: Topshop Canada, Mules: Design Lab exclusively available at Hudson’s Bay & Lord and Taylor
As the day that we recognize our mothers for their fabulousness is approaching (tomorrow), Fashion Magazine, reached out to their style panel to discuss the growing trends that are reflective of our mother’s style. Now I must admit, my mom grew up with killer style, but even now, she’s has that effortlessly-chic thing down pat.
Here is what I said about my super-mom. Happy Mother’s Day mom!
Photography by Trevor Negin
Dress: vintage, sandals: Nike from Hudson’s Bay, Glasses: Derek Cardigan from ClearlyContacts.ca, Necklace: Jewlr,
There are some prints that are classics for the seasons, and there really isn’t anything wrong with that. It was Miranda Priestly’s character, played by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, who coined the phrase that made floral in the springtime feel too obvious. But in reality it’s a natural fit, as fresh blooms seem to be everywhere and a symbol of the season. This season I’ve tried to play with the size of the floral prints, and in this case, the graphic nature makes this floral an instant classic.
After all, April showers bring May flowers!
Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: Nordstrom, Skirt: Diane Von Furstenberg, Sandals: Dune London from Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: Michal Negrin