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Florals for Spring… Groundbreaking

Posted on May 1, 2015 by barbara solomon

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

My Eye Style

Posted on April 26, 2015 by barbara solomon

What I’ve come to realize, is that glasses can be the one accessory to make a huge impact on how you look. A simple change of the frames can switch up your look from 70’s glam to geek chic.

ClearlyContacts.ca‘s spring 2015 campaign was asking their Look Ambassadors to Bend the Trend, and they make it so easy to stay on top of their eyewear trends, with super cute frames. My trend that I represented was the Full Circle, which I adore, and this look is perfect to reflect the 70’s trend that is all the rage this spring season. My girl, Marie, who is an eyewear designer breaks down the season’s biggest trends right now on ClearlyContact’s blog.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Frames: ClearlyContacts.ca, Jacket: Topshop Canada (similar and on sale), T-shirt: Tiger of Sweden, Skirt: 424 Fifth available at Hudson’s Bay (similar and on sale), Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Spring light

Posted on March 16, 2015 by barbara solomon

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One of my favourite trends for the spring summer season would be the 1970s. This season there are so many ways to get inspired by this fabulous decade. Fashion Magazine asked their style panel to discuss their favourite ways to style the trend. Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Pants: Pac Sun, Sweater: Topshop, Boots: Zara, Clutch: Moda:Ko

Oh and there is still time to enter my contest on Instagram. Be sure to follow Moda:Ko and me on Instagram and regram this image with the hastag #springmodako. Open to American and Canadian residents. And must have an open Instagram profile.