What I Wore: Boyfriend Jeans Forever

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I’ve had these boyfriend jeans for what seems like forever, and you know what? They are still in style! Le bf hates them with a passion…probably because they are so beaten up, and aren’t the most flattering jeans out there (in his opinion), but to me – they are perfect. I mean, what’s not to love? They are comfy, and go with pretty much anything and everything. This, my friends, is what I call a keeper.

What about you? Do you like boyfriend jeans? Would you ever wear them? Let me know in the comments.

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What I Wore: Florals For Spring? Ground breaking.

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How amazing was the weather last weekend? After those few craptastic weeks of spring (ha!), it felt like being in para-para-paradise! So instead of wasting my time on my mom’s comfy couch, le bf and I went out shopping for one. We hit up Queen St West, King St West, Dundas St West…walking everywhere, with little pit stops to grab Yogurty’s, and other yummy snacks along the way. It was amazing! Leather jacket weather, how I missed you so!

So what about you? Did you enjoy the sunshine last weekend? Share in the comments!

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What I Wore: Mama’s Got a Brand New Bag

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Last week, you might’ve noticed a million tweets about the ela handbags sample sale, and if you weren’t sure what the big whoop was all about, this is what. This red ela Lardy satchel was one of my spoils from the sample sale war, purchased for a steal! A beauty, isn’t she?

And since I have the tendency to become obsessed with shiny new things, I couldn’t part with my new bag for days after I bought it. And you know what? It’s a perfect bag! Spacious and roomy enough for everything I need to tote with me, yet really light and comfy to carry. Gotta love sample sales.

Also, I’m hoping, that this will serve as my ginger way of getting back to taking outfit photos for real (meaning: not in front of a bathroom mirror with my iPhone), so stay tuned for more What I Wore posts. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

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Ask Nelia: 19 Going on 40

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“I am a 19 year old university student who just landed a job working in an office at my school. There is no official dress code, but I want to look professional and put together while working alongside women with advanced degrees, often 20-30 years older than me. I am struggling to find outfits that work both in the office as well as hanging out in the library, riding the bus or sitting in a lecture hall (i.e. not too stuffy or overdressed) since my working hours are mixed throughout my school schedule. Also please take into consideration that my hometown has a long, cold and snowy winter season. I want to look youthful, conservative, professional, yet blend in with a casually-dressed student body.

I am thinking along the lines of fitted pants (no denim, but not “dress pants”) and blouses, cardigans, maybe a casual blazer, and flat closed toe shoes and boots.” – Nicole

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What I Wore: Winter Florals

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I’ve already warned you about this Club Monaco skirt…you’ll be seeing it A LOT. I have a tendency to get obsessed with one or two pieces and then wearing them all the time. No, seriously…ALL THE TIME. And this skirt is no exception.

This time, I paired it with a silk floral blouse from Joe Fresh, and my new fave Margiela with H&M booties for a simple and elegant daytime look.

What do you think? Share in the comments.

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What I Wore: Wild Child

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How I wish I had long blonde flowy locks right about now! I think those would go just dandy with my new white faux Mongolian fur vest from H&M. I would be all Nordic beauty – cool and fierce (yes, I did). But blonde hair or not, I won’t let it stop me from rocking this vest this season. It adds a much-needed layer of warmth to my outfits, and I love how soft and cuddly it is. Paired with my new paisley-printed Joe Fresh cords, this has got to be one of the softest/comfiest outfits ever. Very huggable. Free hugs, anyone?

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What I Wore: Letting Go

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I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the worst parts about the impending below-zero-temps is that soon it’s going to get too cold for leather jackets. Well, technically, it already is…but I am still trying to squeeze in as many leather jacket days as possible (without catching yet another cold this season). This one is from the edgy new H&M Divided The Grey Concept Collection and I never want to take it off. With its slim fit and slick jet-black hardware, this versatile little topper seems to go with everything in my closet, so if you are looking for a perfect leather jacket, you should try one of these on before they all sell out!

I’ll also be very sad to put away these adorable Stuart Weitzman lace-ups this winter. I’ll probably be able to wear them for another couple of weeks with skirts and tights, but I wish I could wear them all year long. They add that instant cool factor to any outfit, and are pretty comfy to boot. Actually, the entire Stuart Weitzman Fall 2012 Collection looked so good, that I might just grab a warmer pair to rock once the temperatures drop.

So what about you? Are there any pieces that you don’t want to stop wearing this winter? Share in the comments!

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Toronto Fashion Week: Joe Fresh Spring 2013 Collection

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Joe Fresh gives good show. Everybody knows that. And though it’s been proven many a-times before, Joe Fresh Spring 2013 show in particular, was one for the history books.

First things first…Pat Cleveland is a goddess. Pat opened the show sashaying, gliding, and dancing to the beat and down the runway, past the cheering and clapping audience, looking very much like the definition of fierce (sorry, that’s the only word I could use to describe it). It was glorious!

As for the clothes, I loved it all. Bold stripes, graphic prints, and silver leather pieces from this collection will be sure to make the upcoming summer a cool one…and my closet a happy one. I already have the entire Joe Fresh Fall 2012 collection in my closet (or at least most of it), Spring 2013 will soon follow suit.

Some of my favourite pieces included a metallic dress with cut-outs, metallic jackets and skirts, and black and white everything. Come spring, there’s a good chance you’ll see me camping out at my local Joe Fresh on truck days, stalking these pieces like a lioness stalks her prey. And to be honest, I’m really looking forward to it.

What do you think of this collection? Share in the comments!

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What I Wore: Streetstyling

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Fashion week is over, and after days of running around, not having time to eat or sleep in order to take in as much fashion as I possibly could, I can now relax and look back at all the fun I had. One of my fondest memories of last week was meeting Maxim Kopanygin, Flare Magazine’s street style photographer extraordinaire and as it turned out, a friend’s brother. Small world!

Even after hours in the rainy cold, outside of the tents, Max had the most positive energy…and his photos are amazing too! Pretty sure he has a huge future in fashion ahead of him.

Speaking of the photos, both of these outfits feature pieces I picked up during my last visit to Vaughan Mills mall - the gorgeous Maryam Keyhani necklace and green Prada clutch from Holts Last Call. Both purchased on major sale, and both special pieces I will treasure for years to come, and  which made my fashion week dressing that much easier! Now that’s what I call a good buy.

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I Wore: 1st Outfit: Leather Jacket, Necklace – Zara; Sweater – Winners; Skirt – H&M; Clutch – Prada (Holts Last Call); Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James

2nd Outfit: Trench – Burberry; Shirt, Pants – Joe Fresh; Necklace – Maryam Keyhani (Holts Last Call); Shoes – Zara; Bag – Flare x Aldo Shoes

Photo Credits: Maxim Kopanygin

What I Wore: Wild at Heart

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Hi lovelies! I’m going to make this a quick one. It’s day 3 of Toronto Fashion Week, and though I skipped Day 2, I am back at the tents for the rest of the week. If you see me, make sure to say hello, or catch my MasterCard Stylicity adventures over on the official Stylicity blog. As one of their official bloggers this season, I’m going to try and bring you the insider’s look into the hectic world of runways, Canadian designers, and all things fashion week! So stay tuned!

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