Aldo | Style Blog

What I Wore: Day and Night

h&m-tory-burch

Last weekend was so much fun, you guys! As some of you already know…I’ll be a wifey soon. And to celebrate the upcoming merriment, my dear friends threw me not one…but two bachelorette parties!

First, my lovely bridesmaid Aleyda organized a yummy brunch at MoRoCo, followed by manis/pedis at the nearby salon. It was a perfect afternoon of relaxation and pampering. I had an amazing time catching up with friends, sipping lattes, and opening gifts, which I was hoping would be naughty, but were very nice instead. My brunch attire matched the theme, and I wore a white peplum dress from H&M, accessorized with neon details, and my new fave purse from Tory Burch’s new Yorkdale outpost (which is a must visit!).

At night, however, things got decidedly less classy. My amazing blogger friends Richard and Marc organized and threw me an unforgettable Rihanna-Themed Bachelorette party, complete with naughty games, fun decor, and pièce de résistance dance party at Buddies in Bad Times. Trying to find my inner Rihanna, I ended up wearing my fave Zara fringe leather skirt, new neon necklace from H&M, and my most comfy Aldo booties, all topped off with a DIY flower crown. And yes, I probably looked more like a Coachella attendee, than RiRi…but there were plenty of RiRis at the party (*cough* Jay Strut *cough*), so I didn’t feel too bad.

The next morning, I felt amazing…slightly hungover…but still super thankful for the awesome people I have met over the years, people I call friends…the ones that turn even daily get-togethers into unforgettable memories. Thank you, my dear friends for all of your support, love, and encouragement! This weekend was one for the history books…ok, not for THE history books per se…but I’m certainly not going to forget it any time soon.

zara-fringe-skirt

Outfit details after the jump!

Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

mothers-day-gift-guide-2012

With only a handful of days left until Mother’s Day, the clock is seriously ticking. And just in case you’re all out of gift ideas for the woman who gave birth to you, check out some of our latest picks below. From the Aldo tote that can hold all of her essentials, to the rose gold MOM necklace from Tiffany’s, there’s a present on this list for any budget and taste. All you have to do is pick one.

What are you planning on giving your mom this Mother’s Day? Share in the comments.

1. Bathing Suit – Old Navy ($29.94)

2. Le Clos Jordanne Pinot Noir – LCBO ($30)

3. HBC Signature Cashmere Travel Set – The Bay ($174.99)

4. “Mom” Heart Pendant – Tiffany ($330)

5. Nokia Lumia 800 – Telus ($529.99)

6. Hearts Initial Necklace – Etsy Seller PTInspires ($30)

7. Nespresso PIXIE – The Bay ($249.95)

8. diptyque Candles – Holt Renfrew ($60)

9. The Other Bag – Aldo ($25)

10. Hugs and Kisses – You (free)

You might also like these posts:

Wedding Cake Toppers: Cute or Tacky?
Apart from the fact that I'd burnt a huge hole in my dress an hour before Stephanie and Addison'...

SJP NYC - SJP's New Perfume
Sarah Jessica Parker is launching another perfume, called SJP NYC, based on her most famous char...

ScarJo for Mango SS2010
New pics of Scarlett Johansson landed in my inbox this morning, and I am not disappointed with t...

To Buy or Not To Buy: Miss Marc Edition
So on my latest Holt Renfrew jaunt, something impossibly adorable caught my eye! A Miss Marc by ...

No Comments

Style Blog, April 30th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, diptyque, Etsy, Gift Guide, Gift Ideas, Gifts, HBC, Holt Renfrew, LCBO, Le Clos Jordanne, Mother's Day, Nokia, Old Navy, Shopping, The Bay, Tiffany & Co
Posted in Fashion, Shopping

What I Wore: Flow

club-monaco-maxi-skirt

Sade – Flow

…

Is it possible I could feel this cool
I could really love you the way I do
Is it possible I could feel this good
I could really love you the way I do

See me (Within the light)
Flowing (Take me to you)
Like the river to the sea
You come down (I’m in the light)
You cover (Pull me to you)
And the waves rush over me

I feel a love light rush over me
I feel the love turn to me
And then your love just creeps over me
Over me

…

club-monaco-maxi-skirt-21

club-monaco-maxi-skirt-5

club-monaco-maxi-skirt

I Wore: Skirt – c/o Club Monaco; Sweater, Earrings - H&M; Shoes – Aldo; Necklace – Balisi; Bag – Louis Vuitton; Bracelet – Bittersweet; Ring – c/o Banana Republic

Style-Off: Libertine for Aldo Rise

aldo-rise-style-off

Welcome to the 2nd installment of Style Blog Style-Off, featuring two of my fave Toronto bloggers – Anita Clarke and Gracie Carroll, rocking the hottest shoe collab (possibly) ever! This week’s Style-Off’s challenge was to style a pair of amazing (and surprisingly comfy) Libertine for Aldo Rise ($155) black and white platform wedges, and though I might be biased here…but I think we did pretty darn great! Funny thing…looks like neon green is definitely having its moment in the spotlight, because we certainly did not plan on matching our accent colors!

As with the last Style-Off, the winner gets the bragging rights, and a free drink. And to up the stakes some more, we’ve decided that all the Style-Off winners will get to go face-off in the final Style-Off challenge a few months later. Sounds good? Choose wisely, and vote for your favorite look below!

Who Gets Your Vote?

I adore Gracie's printed vintage dress paired with the striped wedges! (58%, 337 Votes)
Nelly's black and white look is simple and works with the shoes. (19%, 114 Votes)
Anita's super-mix of Wang, Kane, Laing, and Aldo rocks my socks! (19%, 112 Votes)
Not a fan of either one. (2%, 13 Votes)
Love all three! (2%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 585

Loading ...

aldo-rise-style-off

Anita Clarke – Blogger (I Want – I Got)

aldo-rise-style-off

Nelia Belkova – Blogger (Style Blog)

aldo-rise-style-off

Gracie Carroll – Blogger (Gracie Carroll)

*Voting will close on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012.

** Shoes were graciously provided by Aldo Shoes.

Photo Credits: Style Blog

You might also like these posts:

Shopping: Boot Hunting
It's quite depressing to think that fall is just around the corner, especially considering that ...

Rad by Rad
Oh my! I am not supposed to be coveting awesome fall pieces just yet! Instead, I should be enjoy...

Danier Leather Fall 2011 Preview
Last week, I went to check out Danier's Fall 2011 preview, and walked away a drooling mess. Ther...

What I Wore: The Last Hurrah
This is the final LGFW outfit, which I probably should've blogged weeks ago, but I didn't. It was on...

3 Comments

Style Blog, April 16th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Rise, Anita Clarke, Gracie Carroll, Libertine, Organic Style, Shoes, Shopping, Style-Off, Trends, What I Wore
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, Shopping, Trends, What I Wore

What I Wore: Fringe

fringe-skirt-shoes

I’ve been so indecisive about this leather fringe skirt from Zara. Every time I’d stop by the store, I’d always pick it up…but then inevitably would drop it before getting to the cash register. The reason? I have a very similar dress from Jacob. But after literally months of back and forth…I figured I liked it enough to make the plunge, and as a result, I now have two fringed leather items in my closet, and I love it. Needless to say, le boyfriend is ecstatic. Not.

So what does one wear with a fringed leather skirt? A pair of super awesome Aldo Rise shoes, of course! This pair is quickly becoming a favorite in my shoe closet, because surprisingly it goes with pretty much everything I own (exhibit 1, exhibit 2). So please don’t judge if you see these again in another outfit post…I’ve been a little obsessed with them, but I’m getting help. I promise.

fringe-skirt-shoes

I Wore: Blazer, Skirt – Zara; Tank Top – Forever21; Shoes – J.W. Anderson for Aldo Rise; Necklace – BCBG; Clutch – Prada; Ring – YSL; Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop)

What I Wore: Boyfriend Jeans

boyfriend-jeans

Summer was here for a minute, and now the cooler temperatures are here to stay for a bit…or at least that’s what the unreliable weatherpeople tell us. So last week, as the last hurrah, I tried to wear as many summery outfits as possible, including a pair of my trusty boyfriend jeans. They are probably the most comfy pair I own…and I love wearing them both to bum around the house, and out to dinner. They are so versatile! I also threw on my new mint-colored tee from Zara to add a pop of pastels to my outfit. It’s not for everyone, but I think I kinda like it.

What do you think? Share in the comments.

boyfriend-jeans-chanel-255

boyfriend-jeans

I Wore: Blazer, T-shirt – Zara; Boyfriend Jeans – Urban Outfitters; Necklace – Ben-Amun (via Max and Chloe); Cuff – H&M; Ring – YSL; Bag – Chanel; Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop); Shoes – J.W. Anderson for Aldo Rise

You might also like these posts:

What I'm Wearing: Paris
I got these ridiculous-looking shoes at H&M a few weeks ago. They are green, purple, yellow...Th...

Mary-Kate and Ashley in Toronto
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were in Toronto this week to promote their Elizabeth and James Fall 2...

What I Wore: Quebec City Part 1
Despite some mishaps and problematic planning, my birthday extravaganza (coined by le boyfriend)...

What I Wore: Cougar Boots
It was so rainy yesterday, and my shoes were soaking wet by the time I got home. Not a good feel...

1 Comment

Style Blog, March 26th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Rise, Ben-Amun, Chanel, Elizabeth and James, H&M, J.W. anderson, Max and Chloe, Organic Style, ShopBop, Stylish Staples, Urban Outfitters, What I Wore, YSL, Zara
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, Stylish Staples, What I Wore

What I Wore: You Just Got Spotted

Last week, in case you couldn’t tell from all the Toronto Fashion Week-related posts…fashion week madness descended upon Toronto. Throngs of models, editors, photographers, and bloggers arrived daily at Pecaut Square tents to watch Canadian designers present their Fall 2012 collections. Flare Magazine once again challenged everybody to “Wear Canada” during Toronto Fashion Week, and sent the lovely photographer sisters Michelle and Gabby of You Just Got Spotted to capture the Canadian pieces worn by the attendees.

Having worn my new fave Aldo Rise shoes, and Joe Fresh skinnies, I was spotted, snapped, and featured! And since I didn’t actually take my own outfit photos that day, I’ve decided to share this one instead.

Do you have go-to Canadian pieces? Share in the comments!

you-got-spotted-flare

I Wore: Jacket – Zara; Pants – Joe Fresh; T-shirt – H&M; Shoes – J.W. Anderson for Aldo Rise; Bag – Chanel; Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop); Necklace – BCBG

Photo Credits: You Just Got Spotted for Flare Magazine

You might also like these posts:

Lanvin for H&M...OMG!
All of my fashion prayers have been answered - Lanvin for H&M line is coming to a store ...

Organic Style: Prom at the ROM: Into The Wild
I already shared my Prom (horror) story with you, and as you might know, because of it, I got to...

What I Wore: The Last Hurrah
This is the final LGFW outfit, which I probably should've blogged weeks ago, but I didn't. It was on...

What I Wore: Snake Charmer
Is it bad that in my books, this counts as a conservative outfit? When I first wore these snakeskin ...

2 Comments

Style Blog, March 19th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Rise, BCBG, Chanel, Elizabeth and James, Flare, H&M, Joe Fresh, Organic Style, ShopBop, Toronto Fashion Week, What I Wore, Zara
Posted in Fashion, Fashion Week, Organic Style, What I Wore

Aldo Shoes Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

aldo-spring-summer-2012-01

So, the weather outside is crappy…but these new Aldo Shoes Spring 2012 ad campaign photos make me happy. I just wish that I could actually wear all of these fun shoes sometime soon.

The ads, featuring Anais Pouliot and Mat Gordon, were once again shot by Terry Richardson, and just like Aldo’s Fall 2011 ad campaign photos – these shots are silly good fun. Love the props, love the concept, and most of all…love the shoes.

What do you think? Share in the comments.

aldo-spring-summer-2012-07

aldo-spring-summer-2012-06

aldo-spring-summer-2012-08

aldo-spring-summer-2012-05

Men’s photos after the jump!

What I Wore: Back to Black

As much as I try to add color to my winter outfits, black is still the easiest to wear/match/throw on quickly. After changing a million times last Saturday, I finally settled on warm tights, breezy see-through skirt, and a few layers underneath my new Zara peacoat (on major sale right now!). As a result, people passing me by seemed incredibly confused. Is that a see-through skirt in the winter? Yes. Is she wearing tights under there? Heck, yes…I am not crazy. Is she a nun? Err…not quite.

All the looks aside, I kinda had a lot of fun wearing something other than pants/jeans/leggings in the winter. It was probably the riskiest fashion risk I’ve taken in a while…and it felt pretty good.

Do you wear your summer clothes in the winter? Share your tips in the comments.

I Wore: Jacket – Zara; Skirt – c/o Gap; Boots – Aldo; Gloves – Danier Leather; Hat – H&M; Bag – Chanel

What I Wore: Striped

4 things:

1. Happy Chinese New Year!

2. Yes, I am wearing the furry vest again. No, I don’t need an intervention.

3. This is what I wore to a mom-date this weekend…one where my mom made me yummy Russian food, and I had to roll myself home afterwards.

4. Is the weekend really over already? *cries, hides in the corner*

I Wore: Sweater, Jeggings - Old Navy; Faux Fur Vest – Winners; Boots – Aldo; Bag – Prada; Necklace – Forever21

Holidays 2011: Disco New Year

So I’ve (barely) survived Christmas. After 5 days in bed (and on the couch) with a terrible cold/flu thing, watching my new Ally McBeal DVDs, I am still congested, and dizzy from the meds, but fingers crossed, I’ll be alright for New Years. This year I’ll be attending a 70′s themed New Year’s Eve bash, and this is what I would like to wear. A little bit of sparkle mixed in with a little bit of velvet will hopefully make for a comfy, yet fun combo. Here’s hoping I don’t catch another killer cold.

Are you going out to celebrate New Year’s Eve? What will you be wearing? Share in the comments.

1. Ball Clutch – Zara

2. Star Bangle – Tamara’s

3. Lightning Bolt Brooch – ASOS

4. Disco Ball Earrings – Topshop

5. Glitter Platforms – Aldo

6. Velvet Dress – Topshop

Giveaway: A is for ALDO Fragrances

Today, we are giving away 3 A is for ALDO fragrances on our Twitter! Here’s what you need to do to win:

1. Take the color quis here: http://www.aisforaldo.com/en/quiz

2. Tweet the following: “Hey @styleblogca, my color is ______ and I want that @ALDO_Shoes #AisforALDO fragrance!”

3. Giveaway will close on Friday, December 23rd at 5pm

4. This giveaways is open to readers everywhere

Good luck!

A Is For ALDO Fragrance Launch

Last week, I attended an intimate launch of A is for ALDO fragrance collection – a first for everyone’s favorite Canadian shoe retailer ALDO. The collection included 3 scents for the ladies, and 2 for the gents. With clean minimalistic design, the bottles (and roll-ons) would look good on any vanity, and they smell great to boot! Not like boots, silly! Red is for sensual and passionate people, with top notes of Icy Peach and Bergamot. Yellow is for someone who’s chic and playful, with top notes of Mandarin, Grapefruit, and Neroli Blossom. And last, but certainly not least (as it’s my fave of the three) is Blue – for sexy, glam, and seductive peeps (oh, yes!), that smells of Bergamot, Freesia, Lemon Verbena…and freshness! I’ve been wearing (and loving) it every day since the launch. True story.

One of the highlights of the event for me was meeting and chatting with the uber-stylish and cool Vyara Ndejuru, ALDO’s Director of Marketing, who answered our many questions about the new venture, and the process of creating a perfect fragrance, which in this case, took a full year! Though Alexandra Richards (daughter of Keith Richards and Patti Hanson) DJing at the event was certainly not too shabby either.

Prior to attending the much-anticipated launch, I made sure to take the Color Quiz. What’s that, you ask? Well, it’s a really fun way to gauge which scent is right for you based on your color preferences (and personality). Go ahead and take it. It’s fun, I promise!

Prices for the A is for ALDO Fragrance Collection range from $15 for a roll-on to $45 for a 75ml bottle, making it an awesome (and affordable) idea for a stocking stuffer, or a holiday treat for yourself. Stop by your neighborhood ALDO store to give it a try, and pay close attention to my tweets, as I will be doing a couple of Twitter giveaways soon.

What I Wore: Addicted

I think I might be addicted to Old Navy. Their selection has been so good lately, and their prices are even better! And I just can’t stay away. Do I sound like a proper addict yet?

This coat is from…you guessed it…Old Navy, and my friend Stylish Jo, also has one. And I really, really love it! Oh, and I also got it at 50% off plus 30% off, so it was practically free. Free(ish) and cute? Yes, please!

You like?

I Wore: Coat – Old Navy; Sweater – Helmut Lang; Leather Pants – Forever21; Boots – Aldo; Scarf – H&M; Bag – Prada; Necklace – House of Harlow c/o SeCe Apparel

Wishlist: Aldo Trejos

Remember these ads? Well, the shoes I’ve been coveting are now in stores! Hooray! They are called Aldo Trejos…and they are perfectly adorable. Here’s hoping that they are also comfortable…although when has lack of comfort ever stopped me from buying a cool-looking pair of shoes? Never! That’s when.

Photo Credits: Aldo

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

You might also like these posts:

Popular

Send me some love!

Follow Me On Twitter!

Follow Me On Facebook!

Style Blog x Fash Weekly

Recent Posts

Categories

Shop Love

Archives

Tags

What They Said…

Follow Me On Bloglovin!

My Other Blog!

Archives

Categories

Recent Posts

Tags