What I Wore: Prada…Not

While I cannot afford a real Spring 2011 Prada dress (yet), this Zara substitute works just fine, don’t you think? I am loving the color combo and the cut of this easy shift. And coupled with the latest fave piece in my closet – the Alex Moto jacket from Club Monaco, this might just be my favorite outfit in a while. I still have to wear a coat over the jacket though…it’s just not warm enough. And apparently it won’t be getting better any time soon, we’ll get as much as 10cm of snow this week! If I ever find those lying groundhogs…

I Wore: Dress – Zara; Jacket – Club Monaco; Leggings – Aritzia; Sunglasses – H&M; Necklace – Forever21; Bag – Prada; Boots – Proenza Schouler (The Room)

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Style Blog, March 22nd 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

Shopping: Spring 2011 Essentials

I am so ready for spring! Sunshine, double-digit temperatures, birds chirping, love in the air…I am missing it all. But is my closet spring-ready? That’s another question.

For months now, I’ve been buying things here and there, trying to make sure that my wardrobe consists of enough fun pieces to carry me through spring in style. And below are my top Spring 2011 essentials (part 1).

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Style Blog, March 18th 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, Shopping

What I Wore: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

My winter uniform usually consists of a comfy sweater, leggings, and my TNA parka from Aritzia – which lasted me 5 years already, keeping me cozy and warm through the coolest of days. But 5 years later, it’s definitely showing some signs of wear and tear, and I’m thinking of buying another one. But probably not until next year.

What gets you through the winter? Do you have a winter uniform? I’d love to hear your suggestions on a winter jacket that is warm and not too puffy. I do love my TNA one, but maybe there’s something more fun out there. Let me know if you have any ideas.

I Wore: Tank Top – Forever21; Sweater, Circle Scarf - H&M; Leggings – Durumi at the Burroughes; Boots – Aldo; Jacket – TNA; Bag – Prada

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Style Blog, December 19th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

What I Wore: Unbelt My Heart

These photos were taken a while ago, actually. Back when wearing a jacket wasn’t really necessary, but I did it anyway, because I missed wearing jackets, after an entire jacket-less summer. I got this one from Gap a few years back on sale, and I’ve loved it ever since. Military is, of course, a pretty big trend this fall, but I like this jacket in particular because it fits so damn well, it’s lightweight and comfy, even when I don’t have to wear a jacket. Is that confusing you? Sorry, it’s been a tiring week.

Also, I think this was the first time I ever wore a belt with a jacket. I kinda liked it aesthetically, but it’s the most awkward thing when you have to take off your belt in order to take off your coat inside a sushi restaurant. I mean, it actually felt as if I was taking off my pants, or something. And then, once the belt is off, where do you put it??? Do you just hang it on the back of your chair? Or do what I did, and roll it up in a ball, and stuff it hurriedly into a jacket pocket? I don’t know the rules of jacket+belt wearing, but I do know that perhaps in order to avoid seeming gauche, it’s best to just keep the darned jacket+belt combo on the entire time? What do you think?

What I Wore: Plaid Shirt, Belt – H&M; Long Tank Top – Forever21; Leggings – Aritzia; Boots – Zara; Jacket – Gap; Bag – Prada; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

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Style Blog, October 14th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, Organic Style, What I Wore

Yorkdale is Me: Outtakes

Woohoo! I have finally updated my About page! It’s been 15 or so months and I just couldn’t get around to doing it. I’m still not completely happy with the final result, but it’ll do for now. Why it’s so hard to write things about yourself, I’ll never know.

And in the spirit of sharing things that are overdue, here are some of the outtake photos from my Chris Nicholls Yorkdale is Me  photoshoot. I still can’t believe my luck sometimes…not only did Chris Nicholls, the same guy that shoots for Holt Renfrew and Flare Magazine took my pictures…but they also appeared on a billboard! Crazy talk.

Here’s what I wore:

Outfit 1: Striped Mens Shirt, Pants, Shoes – H&M; Lip Bracelet – Aldo

Outfit 2: Top – Aritzia; Leopard Print Cardigan, Necklace, Shoes - H&M; Jeans – Gap

Photos courtesy of Yorkdale Shopping Centre

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Style Blog, August 5th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, What I Wore

What I Wore: First Day of Spring!

Last weekend, it felt like Spring finally showed its sunny face, and it made me (and thousands of others) so very happy! After spending half a day at home doing meaningless boring stuff (laundry, cleaning, etc.), my cousin and I went for a walk in a park – High Park. The weather was chilly, the pond still frozen, but people still came out in droves to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air. If there’s one thing I love about Toronto, is that people here really do appreciate good weather. Not one sunny day goes wasted. When I lived in Houston, where sunny days are dime a dozen, I’ve spent more days than I care to admit, at the mall or somewhere else indoors, not knowing that one day, when I move to Canada, those days will be missed dearly. Will never make that mistake again. 

I Wore: Blazer, Purse – Zara; Boots – Guess; Shorts – H&M; Top – Forever21; Leggings - Aritzia; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

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Style Blog, March 8th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Fashion, What I Wore

Snooze You Lose Sale at Aritzia!

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If you are a fan of Aritzia, make sure to check out their stores soon. Select styles from their Spring/Summer collections are now on sale at 50%-70% off! That’s pretty major! The Snooze You Lose Sale ends August 23rd.

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Style Blog, August 7th 2009 | Tags: , ,
Posted in Fashion, Shopping