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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

Toronto Fashion Week: Survival Guide

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Toronto is about to get a lot more fashionable with not one, but two weeks of Canadian designers showcasing their Spring 2013 collections at The ShOws, The Collections, and the World Master Card Fashion Week…one after the other…non-stop. That’s A LOT of fashion, and A LOT of running around. So, if you need some tips for a seamless fashion week experience, here are a few simple pointers to keep in mind.

Survival guide after the jump!

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Shopping: Fall 2012 Essentials

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Fall is the most dangerous time of the year…for my wallet. What with gorgeous coats, boots, and leather pieces all over the place, I can’t help but drool over so many (too many) things. And while I try to be good most of the time, some things are just necessities. Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself.

Above are just a few of those “necessities” of mine. Curious to know what yours are. Share in the comments!

Full list after the jump!

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

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Last week, Aldo Shoes x Flare Magazine capsule collection designed by Liz Cabral hit the stores, and of course, my shopping ban was broken, with new pieces added to my already busting-at-the-seams wardrobe.

If not for the fact that the largest shoe size made was 39 (when I needed a 40 or at least a 39.5), I would’ve picked up 2 pairs of shoes instead of 1. And though I wasn’t able to stuff my non-Cinderella-like feet into a pair of oxblood shooties, I did end up with an oxblood mock croc/pony hair bag instead. Roomy and sleek, this new structured Aldo x Flare beauty will surely become a staple in my wardrobe (and in my What I Wore posts) this fall.

If you want to get your hands on a pair of Aldo x Flare shoes or this bag, you’ll need to hurry up! This capsule collection is available in very limited quantities at select stores in Canada right now. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you, and good luck!

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More after the jump!

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Aldo Shoes x Flare Magazine by Liz Cabral Fall 2012 Sneak Peek *Updated*

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Exciting news, guys! We’ve got a sneak peek photo of Flare x Aldo Shoes Fall 2012 collab designed by Flare’s own Liz Cabral. It’s the second collaboration the Canadian street style star and Flare’s Fashion Director created, and I seriously can’t wait to get my hands on it…and my feet in it! Just like the Bish pair was THE perfect summer sandal, the Lace Stiletto Bootie ($175) looks like it would go with anything from jeans to dresses this fall. Needless to say, I need it in my closet stat.

I’m still not sure whether this collab is just one pair, or if there’s more where this pair came from…but I am definitely hoping for the latter. What do you think of this sneak peek? Are you excited to see more? Share in the comments!

UPDATE: Shoe dreams do come true! We’ve confirmed that there will be at least TWO pairs of Aldo x Flare shoes this time around, and the second pair is a stunner too! Click below to see!

UPDATE #2: And we have the official photos of the entire capsule collection designed by Liz Cabral for Aldo Shoes! Not only do we get not 1 but 2 pairs of gorgeous shoes this fall, but to top it all off, Liz designed a gorgeous (and practical) faux croc trimmed bag too! To read all about Liz’s design process from The Pitch to The Final Product, check out Flare’s story on this awesome new collection! In stores this October!

UPDATE #3: The shoes are now in stores!!! So, go on, and pick up a pair or two, and don’t forget to grab one of the amazing bags as well! I already bought the lace booties and oxblood bag, and am still trying to hunt down the one in blue/black colorway. Quantities are very limited, so get yours while you can.

List of locations is below:

Montreal – Eaton Centre
Toronto – 50 Bloor Street West
Toronto – Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Vancouver – 1025 Robson Street
Calgary – Chinook Centre

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More photos after the jump!

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H&M Style Face-off x VitaminDaily.com

Most of you already know that my love for H&M runs deep. It’s one of those stores that keeps popping up over and over (and over and over) again on my bank statement month after month – I think I might just be addicted. So when Vitamin Daily asked me to contribute to a promo that involved H&M, I didn’t have to think twice. I think my response might’ve been to the extent of “YESWHEREDOISIGNIAMSOHAPPYILOVEH&M”.

So here’s the deal: I, among some really cool bloggers (Beckerman sisters, Stefania of Textstyles, It Girl Anya, and a few others) had to stop by an H&M store, style a mannequin, and take some photos of our final masterpiece(s).

What for? Well, Vitamin Daily is holding a super fun H&M Style Face-off contest, which just went live, and you…yes YOU can win $100 H&M gift card, simply by voting on your favorite mannequin. Seriously…that’s ALL you have to do – Like Vitamin Daily’s Facebook Page, then click Like on your fave look (1 per person), sit back, and hope that you won.

And while I’m not going to twist your arm and make you vote for my creation (do it!), I do think she looks mighty cute. And if you do decide to vote for Style Blog’s mannequin – I have a bribe chocolate bar with your name on it…though I will probably eat it myself…but I’ll think of you while eating it! Deal?

I will admit though, I do have some crazy-good competition – I, myself, adore all of the looks that other bloggers put together, so if you don’t vote for blonde Nelly Jr., I won’t hold it against you (but no chocolate for you!).

So what are you waiting for? Visit Vitamin Daily Facebook Page to enter H&M Style Face-off contest now!

I Wore: Dress, T-shirt – H&M; Necklace – Forever21; Shoes – Aldo x Flare; Bracelet – BCBG

What I Wore: Apples and Oranges

Sorry for slow-mo posting this week…and for being horrid at responding to your emails. My brain is on vacation…so…yeah. You might also ask…”Why apples and oranges? There’s no fruit in sight!” Well, I was going to call this post Orange You Glad…but it turns out that I used that clever name already…so Apples and Oranges it is. Brain vacay…it’s a thing.

Anywhooo…Here’s what I wore last weekend for Pride in Toronto. A little bit of colorblocking, and the new fave shoes in my closet – Flare x Aldo collab wedges. Nice and summery. Short and sweet. Like this post.

Have a lovely weekend!!!

I Wore: Top, Skirt – Zara; Shoes – Flare x Aldo; Necklaces – H&M, Forever21; Backpack – Chanel; Rings – YSL, H&M; Bracelets – H&M, BCBG; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

What I Wore: Here Comes the Sun

Last weekend was all about moms everywhere…and of course, one of the first days it actually felt like spring! Finally. Which is why I spent most of my time outdoors: brunching at SCHOOL’s patio, admiring cherry blossoms in High Park, and spending lots of time with my tiny nephew at a playground. Sometimes, the simplest things in life are the ones that bring you the most joy. In my case, it was one of the best weekends in a while…food, sunshine, and the cutest little boy in the entire world (I might be slightly biased). I couldn’t ask for more. 

I Wore: Jeans – Gap; Top – Forever21; Blazer – Zara; Shoes – Aldo x Flare; Sunglasses – H&M; Backpack – Chanel; Rings – YSL, Max & Chloe; Bear Hat – H&M

Aldo x Flare “Bish” Shoe Preview

Everyone has that one perfect pair of shoes that they wish they had in their closet. Be it a sublime stiletto pump, or a chunky flat platform, finding a perfect shoe can be quite challenging. Not so for Liz Cabral. The uber-stylish Fashion Director of Flare Magazine partnered up with Aldo Shoes for one kick-ass Canadian collaboration – her very own perfect pair of summer shoes.

Last Wednesday, I was very lucky to be one of the first few to actually look at their labour of love up close and personal, as well as try them on, and…gasp…buy them before they hit the shelves the next day! Did I jump at the chance? You bet your Loubies I did!

Aesthetically, the Aldo x Flare style“takes spring’s hottest trends in stride. With naturally sexy python, the sleekest wedge and a flash of fluoro orange, it’s a brilliantly of-the-now shoe for style whizzes like you!” And though I was really digging the high-impact citrus hue, and the python detailing, it’s the comfort factor that really sold me on it. The “Bish” shoe is super lightweight, while the leather cords provide enough support to avoid the foot from slipping and sliding, without cutting into my skin – perfect for the office, and power-lunch-shopping.

Another cool thing about the collab is that it’s available in very limited quantities. Though I have a sneaking suspicion that we’ll be seeing quite a few shoe-offs in Toronto this summer.

I am really loving these Canadian collabs, be it Aldo x Flare, or Aldo x Greta Constantine (which sadly weren’t mass-produced), or Danier x Mark Fast – here’s hoping to see many more!

Will you be buying the very first Aldo x Flare shoe? Or are you holding out for another collab? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Photo #2 by Anita Clarke (I want – I got); all other photos property of Style Blog

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