February, 2011 | Style Blog | Toronto Fashion and Lifestyle Blog

Shopping: Chanel Paris – Moscow Rubber Boots

Do you love Chanel? Are you a size 37? If you said yes to both questions, then you might just be in luck! A couple of days ago, I spotted these amazing fur-lined Chanel rubber boots from the coveted Paris-Moscow collection at Winners on College St. Perfect for winter! And though these beauties were deeply discounted, Chanel does not come cheap…and these will set you back $799 CAD (before tax).

These boots are definitely not for everyone, but if you do end up bringing these home, I will be eternally jealous. Good luck!

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Style Blog, February 28th 2011 | Tags: Boots, Chanel, Paris-Moscow, Shopping, Winners
Posted in Fashion, Shopping

What I Wore: Are We There Yet?

WARNING: Rant ahead

I am getting serious now! Are we there yet? When will winter be gone already? I am so tired…sooo tired of the cold! I just want some warmth on my face, and for my skin to stop being blue! Seriously, my hands look like they belong to a smurf!

I’m also getting super sick of my parka…I’m thinking of organizing a “BURN, WINTER, BURN” event, where we all throw our parkas into the bonfire, dance around it, while laughing maniacally. Any takers? Anyone? So last weekend, instead of donning the usual…I wore the usual with a lighter coat on top! One small step for me, one giant leap closer to spring…or something.

Rant over.

How are you dealing with winter blues, people? Share some get-happy tips soon, or I might just curl up in a ball and cry for the rest of the winter days.

I Wore: Coat – Old Navy (courtesy of Old Navy); Top – Jacob; Shorts – Forever21; Leggings – Target; Boots – Proenza Schouler (The Room); Ring – YSL; Bag – Prada; Belt – Nine West (The Bay); Scarf – H&M; Earrings – Chanel

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Style Blog, February 28th 2011 | Tags: Chanel, Forever21, H&M, Jacob, Nine West, Old Navy, Organic Style, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Target, The Bay, The Room, What I Wore, YSL
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

Style Fille: Natalie Portman x H&M Conscious Collection

Natalie Portman H&M Conscious Collection

I am 99% sure that the dress Natalie Portman (Oscar-nominee, and probably winner) is wearing here is from my favorite store – H&M. And it costs…wait for it…under $100! And while, it certainly looks different on Natasha Poly here, I think Natalie looks adorable…I almost forgot she’s pregnant.

Yet another perk of being a celeb – getting things before they hit the stores. If you don’t have Natalie’s clout and love this dress…you, just like me, will have to wait until April, when the Conscious collection is officially released.

Are you loving this dress on Natalie, or is it not your cup of tea? Let me know in the comments.

Photo Credits: Lainey Gossip

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Style Blog, February 25th 2011 | Tags: Conscious Collection, dresses, H&M, Natalie Portman, Style Fille
Posted in Celebrity Fashion, Fashion, Shopping

Shopping: Coach Boutique at The Bay

Earlier this month, The Bay held a little soiree at its Queen St. West location, to celebrate a new addition to Canada’s favorite department store – a Coach Boutique. There were freebies, champagne, and an overall candy-monium (ha!). Among the feverish crowds, I was able to check out the space, and though I’ve never been Coach’s biggest fan, I was surprised and delighted at the store’s selection. My favorite pieces ranged from the on-trend black leather backpack, which can be found in the men’s section, to the most adorable red patent clutch from the fittingly named youthful line – Poppy. The store itself is lovely and bright…and works really well with The Bay’s new and improved image.

If you are a fan of Coach, which I know many of you are, make sure to stop by The Bay to check it out. And while champagne might not be a daily thing at the boutique, there’s certainly no shortage of eye-candy.

For more locations, visit The Bay’s website.

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Style Blog, February 25th 2011 | Tags: Coach, Events, Poppy, Shopping, The Bay
Posted in Events, Fashion, Shopping

What I Wore: Don’t Take My Photos!

Ironic t-shirts, do or don’t? Do you remember having those “I’m with stupid” tees? No? Just me? Oh well…looks like I’m still a sucker for a (debatably) funny shirt. Picked this one up at Zara last week. It says “Don’t Take My Photos!!”. Get it? I’m a blogger, and it says DON’T TAKE MY PHOTOS! And to convey this important message, watch me pose as if I’m really not into it – face shielded, shoulder bared, sunglasses on. I might be freezing my ass off, but at least I have my privacy, thankyouverymuch.

I Wore: T-shirt, Boots – Zara; Cardigan, Scarf, Sunglasses - H&M; Pants – Forever21; Bag – Prada

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Style Blog, February 24th 2011 | Tags: Forever21, H&M, Organic Style, Prada, What I Wore, Zara
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

RW&Co Spring 2011 Preview

Right in time for wedding season, RW&Co held its Spring/Summer 2011 preview earlier this month, showcasing some of their special occasions looks. As more and more brides choose to go with inexpensive, yet stylish options for their bridesmaids, RW&Co is getting in on the fun. The collection consists of lovely cocktail dresses for the ladies, and modern suits for the gentlemen. There are even bridal consultants available, ready to assist with styles, colors, and sizes. So many beautiful dresses to choose from, and the best part is – they can be worn on more than one occasion, and won’t break the bank.

To view more special occasions styles from RW&Co, visit Style Blog’s Facebook page, or to see the collection in person, visit one of RW&Co’s stores.

Photo Credits: RW&Co

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Style Blog, February 23rd 2011 | Tags: dresses, RW&Co, Shopping, Spring 2011, Weddings
Posted in Fashion, Shopping

What I Wore: That 70s Show

After years of skinny-jean supremacy, the wide-leg look is making a return for Spring/Summer 2011 season. And as it turns out, change does not always come easy. A couple of weeks ago, I went to Gap to check out a few of their new wide leg trouser styles. And as hard as I tried to get into the 70s groove, I couldn’t help but feel that they were all a bit too wide for my taste. I ended up buying the Curvy style, which believe it or not, I thought were flared in the fitting room!

Obviously, when I took them home, wore them a couple of times, I realized that they really weren’t as wide-legged as I’d imagined. I guess my perception was a tad skewed because of all the skinnies in my closet. Either way, after a taste of (slight) flare again, I’m getting really into it, and will definitely be going back for more. Hopefully, I won’t be such a denim-chicken this time around. So tell me, will you be embracing the 70s trend this spring? Or will you be sticking with your skinny jeans for now?

I Wore: Top – H&M; Jeans – Gap; Boots – Zara; Bag – Longchamp; Necklace – Forever21; Ring – YSL

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Style Blog, February 22nd 2011 | Tags: Forever21, Gap, H&M, Longchamp, Organic Style, Shopping, Spring 2011, Trends, What I Wore, YSL, Zara
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, Shopping, What I Wore

Giveaway: Strutting It by Jeanne Beker

Have you always wondered about what’s it like to be a model? First-class tickets to glamorous destinations, rubbing shoulders with top designers, easy, breezy, beautiful, and not much work? Well, apparently not. Fashion Television’s Jeanne Beker, who’s been covering all things fashion for over 25 years, knows a thing or two about the ”grit behind the glamour”, and isn’t afraid to share it. Jeanne wrote Strutting It to help young and ambitious model wannabes to get some perspective on the realities and pressures of modeling, not just the fun and fabulous aspects of it. With lots of personal stories, model profiles, and a ton of photos, Strutting It is a must-read for fashion lovers everywhere. And thanks to Tundra Books, Style Blog will be giving away 1 copy to a lucky reader.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment (1 per person, please)

2. Tell me why you’d like to win this book

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I’d love to win #StruttingIt by @Jeanne_Beker! http://styleblog.ca/?p=8951”

4. Again, you don’t have to be a follower, but it’s always appreciated

5. This giveaway is open to Canadians only

6. C’est tout!

~~The winner will be chosen on February 25th. Good luck!~~

And the winner is…drumroll…My Bits and Bleeps! Congratulations!!! For everyone else who entered, there are more giveaways coming very soon! Thanks for entering!

Photo Credits: Amazon

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Style Blog, February 18th 2011 | Tags: books, Freebies, Giveaways, Jeanne Beker, Models, Strutting It, Tundra Books
Posted in Fashion, Freebies

What I Wore: Let Them Wear Cake

The very first time I laid my eyes on this Pepto-pink Zara dress, I was smitten. It wasn’t so much the color, but the promise of making any occasion, on which I chose to wear said dress, special and grand. The volume, the layers…and yes, the color, they all were reminiscent of a cake. And so, I had to have it.

For some reason, the only two times I’ve worn it was in Quebec. First time on a girls’ trip to Montreal, and this time in Mont Tremblant…wait for it…on Valentine’s Day. Appropriate, no? It’s like an insta-mood-enhancer. The moment I put it on, I feel…happier…lighter…poofier? Do you have an item like that in your wardrobe? Something that just makes you feel so good…What is it?

PS. Peep the Valentine’s card I got for le boyfriend. Isn’t it just the best?!

I Wore: Dress – Zara; Necklace – Forever21; Ring – YSL

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Style Blog, February 18th 2011 | Tags: dresses, Forever21, Organic Style, Valentine's Day, What I Wore, YSL, Zara
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

Converse Spring 2011 Collection Preview

It’s February, and what does that mean? Spring items arriving in stores daily! Hooray!

Last week, thanks to MB Communications, I got to check out what Converse has to offer this Spring. And I definitely liked what I saw. The main attractions for me was the Marimekko collaboration collection. Bright colors, fun original patterns from the 1960s - I’m officially in love. The Marimekko collab included a new, more feminine Chuck Taylor All Star PJ silhouette, as well as the Jack Purcell Helen, All Star, and Oxford silhouettes. These shoes are perfect for some summer lovin’, and should be in stores now.

Another amazing collaboration for Spring 2011 is Converse x DC Comics. I seriously wished I saw these pairs in stores much earlier, as they would’ve made a perfect Valentine’s Day gift! Most shoes from this collection feature both good and evil characters from the iconic comic books, including Batman, Joker, Wonder Woman (yeah!), Superman, and many others. There are so many cool pairs in that collab, but I am pretty sure they’ll sell like hot cakes. So if you or someone you love is a comic book fan, make sure to track down a pair soon, before they are all gone.

All in all, I was very impressed with what I saw. Apart from the main collabs presented, there were studded Chucks, camo Chucks, woven leather Varvatos Chucks, Jack Purcell Chucksthat James Dean used to wear, and so many more…I wish I could justify buying them all, and if I wasn’t such a high heel girl, I totally would. In the meantime, I think I know what I’m getting for le boyfriend’s birthday!

What’s your fave pair of Spring 2011 Converse? Share in the comments!