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What I Wore: Taste The Rainbow

20 March, 2012 Nelia

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This is my outfit from Day 4 of Toronto Fashion Week (worn with a black Joe Fresh trench coat on top because it was bloody freezing). But my new pink skirt from Danier Leather’s OBJECT line is so worth a few goosebumps…am I right, or am I right? I also busted out my (also) new OBJECT clutch in neon green, which I simply adore and le bf heartily endorses. He actually told me that he likes it! (Which happens once in a…NEVER!) And last, but certainly not least…I wore a metal collar necklace from H&M. And I can’t tell you how many people asked me where I got it…but A LOT of people did.

So there you have it, folks…a little Canadian flare, mixed in with some low budget finds, and my future wedding shoes equals my fave outfit in a long while. Oh, and there’s peplum too!

What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

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I Wore: Top, Belt – Forever21; Collar Necklace – H&M; Leather Skirt, Clutch – OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier Leather; Shoes – Loeffler Randall; Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop); Bracelets, Ring, Earrings – c/o Banana Republic

What I Wore: So Fresh

8 March, 2012 Nelia

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Picked up this awesome printed shirt from Joe Fresh for…wait for it…a measly $19! And I love it so much. My loot that day also included a pair of cropped skinny jeans, a sweater, and a pair of flared jeans…along with the pants I’m wearing in the photo. I think I might have another obsession on my hands.

Funny thing is…I was so sure that le bf was going to HATE this shirt…but all he said was “I think I’m used to your choices by now”. Looks like I’m slowly, but surely pushing his fashion boundaries. Next step – print on print…I’ll keep you posted on his reaction.

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I Wore: Shirt, Pants – Joe Fresh; Shoes – Nine West; Bag – Prada; Bracelet – c/o Danier; Necklace – Forever21

What I Wore: Back to Black

30 January, 2012 Nelia

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

OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier Spring 2012 Lookbook

16 January, 2012 Nelia

Remember when I was all like “George Antonopoulos is a creative genius, and I want to have his babies!!!”? No? I guess that was all in my head, then. But seriously, you guys. Spring 2012 lookbook for George’s OBJECT for Danier Leather Collection landed in my inbox today, and I simply cannot contain my excitement! As expected, it’s gorgeous! Having seen most of the pieces at last year’s preview, I am still awed by the collection, modeled by the Canadian stunner Tara Gill. The beautiful cuts, vivid hues, and perfect styling – all combined, make for a pretty lethal combo – making my wallet weep with anticipation of what’s to come (complete and total credit card annihilation).

So far I’m calling dibs on blue leather pants, pink leather skirt, brown leather shorts, grey suede tank, and yellow (or pink) suede dress. What about you guys? Does this lookbook make you more excited about the upcoming spring season? Are you dying to get your paws on some of the pieces from George’s second collection with Danier? Share the excitement in the comments!

Photo Credits: George Antonopoulos for Danier

What I Wore: Mad Men

12 January, 2012 Nelia

I was going to call this post “Mad Women”, but then you might think that I’m mad, and I’m really not…so “Mad Men” it is. Because if this high-waisted pencil skirt doesn’t scream Joan, then I don’t know what does. Ok, I do know – big tatas…but since I’m lacking in that department, high-waisted skirt it is.

I’m also wearing my beloved belt from the OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier collection (say that 10 times!), which literally goes with everything, and garners compliments every time I put it on. And that’s awesome. Can’t wait ’til the Spring 2012 collection hits the stores! Seriously, can’t wait!

I Wore: Top – Forever21; Skirt, Tights – H&M; Shoes – Nine West; Belt – OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier; Bag – Prada; Ring – YSL

What I Wore: Bundled Up

22 December, 2011 Nelia

Most winter days, I have to fight with my own body in order to get dressed…I just never seem to be up to the dask of wearing actual clothes when it’s cold outside. All I want to do is stay under my duvet, wearing the comfiest of pjs, and if it was socially acceptable, I would probably wear my duvet outside of the house 5 days out of 7…just like this fancy lady.

Well, this Old Navy sweater is the closest I will ever get to wearing a duvet outside of the house. It is the coziest thing ever, and I simply love being wrapped in it…snug and comfy without venturing into the precarious Snuggie/Snuggle territory. Pretty cute, right?

So what about you? How do you deal with clothing anxiety in the winter? Or am I the only one suffering from it? Let me know in the comments.

I Wore: Wrap Sweater – Old Navy; Jeans – 7 For All Mankind (c/o SeCe Apparel); Boots – Mel by Melissa; Gloves – Danier Leather; Hat – H&M; Bag – Prada

OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier Spring 2012 Preview

8 December, 2011 Nelia

The wait is finally over! Last week, I attended the Spring 2012 preview of OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier Leather!!! And please excuse the higher than normal number of exclamation points in this post – but if you couldn’t tell that I am excited about this one, well, now you certainly can…because George…he’s done it again!

As promised, OBJECT Spring 2012 collection was full of color, classic silhouettes, and this time, not only leather, but also suede! At the preview, I once again found myself oohing, aahing, and making mental lists of what I MUST BUY once the collection hits the stores. Some of my must-buys included a grey suede shift dress, perforated suede tank top, blue (!) leather (!!) pants (!!!), pink leather skirt, brown leather shorts, yellow leather/suede combo dress, and finally one of those amazing oversized clutches in bright orange. Judging by the high quality of OBJECT Fall 2011, I know that these pieces won’t disappoint even the pickiest of shoppers, and judging by how fast the inaugural collection sold out, you too should start making your spring shopping list right now.

Overall, I found OBJECT Spring 2012 to be very wearable, modern and trendy, yet classic enough to be worn season after season. It was a definite departure from the moody blacks and greys of Fall 2011, but a welcome one at that – who wouldn’t want to inject some color into their spring wardrobe? And if like some of my readers, you missed out on the last collection, make sure to keep tuning in, as I will try to update you on when this collection will be available in stores.

What do you think of OBJECT by George Antonopoulos Spring 2012? Are there any pieces that you can’t wait to get your hands on? Share in the comments.

Check out more photos from the preview on our Facebook page!

Style Days of Christmas: Danier Leather Giveaway

14 November, 2011 Nelia

Welcome to Day 2 of our Style Days of Christmas Giveaways! Today’s prize is a $50 gift card from Danier Leather. Danier has been cranking out some amazing Canadian collaborations this year, including Greta Constantine, George Antonopoulos, Mark Fast, and Philip Sparks. And if you’ve been reading this blog, you’ll know that I have been seriously loving the new arrivals. So, if you want to treat yourself (or your loved ones) to some leather goodies from Danier, all you have to do is enter our giveaway!

Enter after the jump!

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What I Wore: It’s So Easy Being Green

27 October, 2011 Nelia

Everyone, meet my favorite outfit ever! A little Club Monaco and Old Navy, with a sprinkle of Prada. Just the way (aha-aha) I like it.

These pants…oh, these pants! When le boyfriend doubted my sanity at Vaughan Mills’ Holts Last Call, I told him to just trust me, before I walked out rocking these babies*. And yet he still had no faith in Miuccia’s designs, or my choices. Pfft, pajama pants my foot!

Yes, these pants might resemble a certain sleeping garment, and yes, I had to alter them not once but twice to get the length just right…but all this effort is so worth it when I walk out of the house, and get ~~admiring~~ puzzled looks from strangers. It’s the best kind of compliment ever.

I Wore: Jacket – Club Monaco; Sweater – Old Navy; Pants, Clutch – Prada; Shoes – Nine West; Necklace – Forever21; Ring – YSL; Leather Bracelet – Danier

*To my international readers: “rocking these babies” doesn’t in any way imply rocking actual babies…it’s just another way to say “wearing these pants”, but in a more confusing manner. Kapish?

What I Wore: Red Hot

25 October, 2011 Nelia

Well, LGFW is done and over with…for now. And I am happy to report that I have survived the waiting around, the dehydration, the pushing and the shoving, and the seat stealing. Phew! Weather was pretty sucky last week, so I don’t have too many photos to share with you. Bad blogger, I know.

Making its blog debut is my OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier shirt with leather sleeves. It literally goes with everything…such an awesome purchase! Can’t wait to see what George will come up with for spring!

I also wore these J.Crew lookalike pants that cost me a whopping $11! Yup, you read it right…eleven dollars. The coat was a gift from the Old Navy dream team…and I seriously love it so much! It was tough to choose just one…especially since they have another one available in…wait for it…leopard print! But I resisted the leopard-urge, and picked up this red car coat instead. You like?

More LGFW pics and reports coming soon!

I Wore: Coat, Pants – c/o Old Navy; Shirt – OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier; Necklace – c/o Caroline Neron; Shoes – Nine West; Ring – YSL; Clutch – Prada