Today is Labour Day, the unofficial end of summer. Though, I’m not ready to be in layers, rather than laying on the beach, I am ready to reset my wardrobe and think of things in different ways. Before I do, I’ve been wearing my favourite pieces of the summer before I say goodbye to them-for what seems like forever. Here’s a look back at some of my favourite looks from this summer (in no particular order):
1) Office Appropriate – which is a great transitional look too
2) Wet Hot American Fashion
3) Rain Delay – which inspired this beautiful painting by the lovely Kyra Kendall 

Hope you enjoyed your summer! Thank you for spending it with Trevor, Monk and I <3

Dress: Leith, Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: Baublebar
Photography by Trevor Negin

Welcome back from the holidays! Sorry that I’ve been away from the blogging action, but I was celebrating a bit too much with family and friends, sipping and snacking the holidays season away. We will soon be back into the normal swing of things, I have put myself on heavy restriction, to purchase nothing new, (unless it’s a steal) and to save for my upcoming winter get-away. We are exactly 1 month away until we hit the beach, and the goal will be to spend less time in the mall, and more time at the gym, working off that last bottle of red, enjoyed with friends.

A yearly, New Year’s Resolution for me, is to live a healthier life, and 2014, I took up the lifestyle of juicing which has introduced so many more fruits and vegetables into my life. I also created the hashtag #onawalkwiththenegins, which allowed for my Instagram followers to join my husband and I (with friends) on our walks around the city with the goal to help you get outside.

In 2015, I hope to add some more physical activities to help with having better overall balance, and learn to cook meals, which will allow for us to save money and take control of what we are putting in our bodies. I hope the last bit of 2014 is magical and that all of your dreams come true in 2015! Thanks for spending so much time with me this year!

xx.
B

Dress: Zara (on sale and amazing),  Boots: Christopher Kane from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Earrings: BaubleBar.com, Mitts: Hudson’s Bay
Photography by my love and supportive husband Trevor Negin

I think I had to finally admit that the warm fall days are now going to be a thing of the past, and it’s time to start thinking about typical fall things like boots.

I was lucky enough to score these sweet Christopher Kane boots from The Room and have been obsessed with them ever since. First reason why is the colour. I love navy, and I think it works here as a different take on a neutral. I also love the camo calf-hair sections mixed with the patent leather. I think this mix of textures is so luxe and unique. I am completely in love with them. <3

Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater and skirt: Topshop Canada, Tanktop: H&M, Boots: Christopher Kane from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Clutch: Moda:Ko

When Fashion Magazine asked their style panel about sweater dressing in 2014, I decided to suit-up in this sweet Topshop plaid set. Here is what I told them about layering while wearing head-to-toe knits, to keep the outfit luxe and sweat-free.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater and skirt: Topshop Canada, Shirt: Joe Fresh, heels: Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, earrings: BaubleBar

Maybe I planned my shopping list for fall better this year, or maybe, I just got lucky, but this season I’ve already fallen in love with my newest treasures from my fall haul. I searched for an easy-to-wear, oversized sweater and came up with a steal with this great knit from Joe Fresh. I’ve learned to achieve ultimate comfort, to go up a size. I was looking for unique, yet interesting jewellery, and found great treasures from Baublebar. And probably the hardest commodity to for me to choose each season are my boots, but that was simple with Topshop Canada.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Sweater: Joe Fresh, Pants: Proenza Schouler from The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Boots: Topshop Canada, Necklace and Earrings: Baublebar, Frames: Raybans C/O Clearly Contacts

When Fashion Magazine asked me to discuss what to wear while in the office, I chose to discuss the simplest option, of the little black dress, with some great accessories to complete the outfit. Here is what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Dress: Aqua (similar), heels: Pierre Hardy available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, necklace: Fenton Jewelry

Fashion Magazine asked their style panel to discuss statement accessories and how to wear them this season. For me, it’s usually about the shoes. Classic quality bags, simple yet edgy jewellery usually, and super cool, unique, or strangely comfortable) shoes. Here is what I said. 

Photography by Trevor Negin

Pumps, Erdem for Nicholas Kirkwood (from The Room at Hudson’s Bay). Sweater, Banana Republic. Pants, Kimchi Blue. Scarf, The Gap. Purse, Roots.