Black and white stripes are a bold new trend for Spring 2013. Love em or hate em, referee stripes are leaving the field. To make sure you don’t look like a Hamburglar, it’s key to inject a bit of colour or a contrasting silhouette to break up the graphic lines. I’m wearing both striped jeans and a peach blouse from…
A winter blizzard hit Toronto near the end of March, a week that coincided with World Mastercard Fashion Week on Mar. 18 to 22. The blustery weather was fitting, as designers were showcasing their fall and winter 2013 collections. Trends such as capes, elbow-length leather gloves and rich hues of burgundy and emerald were seen on the runway. But these…
Happy Easter! With grey skies, I decided to bring out some cheer with this light pastel look inspired by Easter eggs and the Easter bunny! I’m wearing a delicate lace dress c/o Nowistyle, light blue tights from Urban Outfitters and polka dot mary jane platforms from H&M. My easter bunny ears are from Shoppers Drug Mart. On the way home,…
Happy Easter to anyone celebrating today. For the rest of us, let’s enjoy the days off and of course, the chocolate! Last year, I embarked on a three-week long trip with only one suitcase. I went during March and April, trekking all over central Europe during Easter. One of my favourite parts about the trip, besides the memories, friendships and…
Last week, Lucian Matis took his Fall 2013 collection outside the tents and presented a “monochromatic wonderland” at the lavish One King West Hotel. The venue was luxurious and gilded, just like Matis’ creations, but the collection that walked down the runway was unexpected. Drawing influence from simplicity and modernism, Matis’ pieces incorporated texture and strong silhouettes, accented with contrasting…
