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Dr. Martens First Love Exhibit

28 February, 2012 Nelia Leave a Comment

Back in February, I was asked to provide a photo for Dr. Martens’ FIRST LOVE exhibit – part of their #FIRSTANDFOREVER campaign – a photo that reminds me of my first love. The FIRST LOVE film, featuring Agyness Deyn and Ash Stymest, was shown at the exhibit, alongside a series of curated FIRST LOVE images, sent in by some of my favorite Toronto bloggers and fashion editors, including Beckerman Bite Plate, Corduroy, f-list, Fashionights, Final Fashion, Jay Strut, Lainey Gossip, PinkMafia, She Does The City, Textstyles, Toronto Is Fashion, and many others…as well as one photo from Style Blog! It was awesome to be included, and I loved seeing my photo on a canvas at the store.

Other than admiring everyone’s submissions, I also to also check out Dr. Martens Spring 2012 arrivals, which were a lot of fun – in a variety of great poppy colors, floral motifs, and new styles. You can see these for yourselves at the Dr. Martens Toronto store on Queen St., or online.

So tell me, if you were asked to submit a photo of something that reminds you of your first love, what would it be?

Photo Credits: Lotus Leaf

Dr. Martens Fall 2011 Collection Preview

22 July, 2011 Nelia 3 Comments

In stores for Fall 2011…very soon: floral Docs, pony hair Docs, paisley Docs, hologram Docs, high-heeled Docs, creeper Docs, fur-lined Docs, British-made Docs, canvas Docs, glossy Docs, broken-in Docs…

How does one choose only ONE pair for the season? Mission Impossible. I must have at least three. My short list is: floral, paisley, and lace-up high heels. What are your faves?

Many thanks to Micki Benedetti for the opportunity to be wowed by the Fall 2011 Dr. Martens line-up. So many stunners!

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Giveaway: Dr Martens 1461 Shoes

30 March, 2011 Nelia 57 Comments

Actresses love them, supermodels rock them, hipsters can’t get enough of them…Lots of people I know have Doc stories of their own, and some have even kept their very first pair for years and years – after all, they are guaranteed for life!

My Dr. Martens shoe of choice has always been the classic 1460 in black. Wearing them, instantly gives me a spring in my step – mostly because of the cushy rubber soles, but also because of the air of badassery that they exude. Though, looking at the Spring 2011 lookbook, I’m seriously reconsidering my commitment to black. There’s floral Docs, and animal print Docs, and pastel-colored Docs, and armor Docs…oh my!

If you’re intrigued, now is your chance to get your hands on your very own pair of Doc Martens 1461 shoes – your choice of color and size! Excited?

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment (1 per person, please)

2. Tell me which pair of 1461s is your fave

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I’d love to win @DrMartens 1461 shoes! http://styleblog.ca/?p=9378 #giveaway #freedocs”

4. For another extra entry, go to Dr. Martens Facebook Page and “Like” them (please mention it in your comment)

5. Again, you don’t have to be a follower, but it’s always appreciated

6. This giveaway is open to residents of Toronto only

7. C’est tout

~~I will pick a winner on Friday, April 8th. Good luck!~~ And the winner is…Irina, who, like me, also prefers the classic black Docs! Congrats, lady! Email me your mailing addy, and I’ll make sure that you get your new shoes! And for all those that entered but didn’t win this time, there’s lots more contests coming very soon! Stay tuned.

Photo Credits: Doc Martens

What I Wore: Just a Little Unwell

4 October, 2010 Nelia 3 Comments

Actually more than unwell…really, really, really sick. As in snot-fountain-sick…or passing out in front of the tv while still wearing shoes sick. So what’s a girl to do on a Friday night when all her friends are out and about, celebrating the end of another gruelling work week with delicious drinks? Bum around the house, watch Enchanted, and break in her brand new Docs, of course! The rest of the weekend wasn’t as lucid…more like a series of flashbacks, including a trip to Yorkdale, horrible chowder at Red Lobster, and lots of bad movies. How was your weekend?

What I Wore: Shirt, Denim Shorts – H&M; Boots – Dr. Martens (courtesy of Dr. Martens)

Shopping: First Dr. Martens Store in Canada

24 September, 2010 Nelia 4 Comments

Fall is upon us, and just like many others, I am embarking on a new footwear search. This year I vowed to buy something practical for Toronto winters, something sensible, with a stylish kick. And after visiting Canada’s first standalone Dr. Martens store at 391 Queen St. West, I think my search is over.

The shop’s walls are lined top to bottom with different styles and colors of the iconic grunge-fave shoe, and the whole feel is like being in a candy shop – just take your pick. There are girly shoes – with floral and paisley designs (my fave), the “originals”, the “Made in Britain” pairs, and some not-so-Doc looking Doc Martens. I was also told that most styles available worldwide will be sold at the Toronto store…all neatly lined up under one roof.

I also got to see the Spring 2011 lineup of Docs, which included the below pony hair leopard print styles, which I believe were made in collaboration with Opening Ceremony, some cute pastel ones…even gladiator wedge Docs! It’s pretty safe to say, that if you’re looking for a specific pair of Dr. Martens shoes, the Queen St. store will have them.

Most shoes retail between $100-$200, which is not a high price to pay for a comfy, well-made, classic boot. The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so make sure to pop by and say “Happy Birthday!”.