Neutrals and Roses

My weekend style has been relaxed, neutral and free flowing as of late. Blush, cream, beige, powder blue seem to be all the colours calling my name! Last weekend I got together with a few of the blogger girls for our #TOBloggerCrawl. We started off at Yang's (our favourite flower shop on the Avenue/Davenport strip), and picked out gorgeous bouquets. I went for a simple mix of multi-coloured roses and carnations, which lasted me the week (my $3 carnations are still in mint condition). After we hit up Saturday Dinette for a kitschy brunch, and had a necessary cup of coffee in gorgeous china. The green pea puree was divine, while there are no words to describe the buckwheat pancakes and maple butter. 

When I saw this trench during Club Monaco's boxing week sale I was totally skeptical and actually considered returning it. Winter was just approaching and I was torn… would I get enough use out of it? Was I insane? This piece is the ultimate transition piece, and has taken me from season to season. Great with boots and black in colder weather, and equally as good paired with neutrals as the warmer weather makes it's mark. So, so happy I kept it. Sometimes you just need to bite the bullet, make the tiny investment, and wait it out.

Does that ever happen to you? You buy something and contemplate returning it… but ultimately keep it, and discover it's become a closet staple?

What I'm Wearing

Club Monaco trench (similar)

Forever 21 blouse

Zara pants (similar)

Nine West flats (similar)

Francesa's clutch (similar)

Black & Beige Street Style

This weekend’s weather felt like the manifestation of spring; sunshine, warm temperatures and a beautiful blue sky (…finally). My mom and I had made appointments at Body Blitz spa for a massage and to enjoy the pools. It was our first time at Body Blitz and we were thoroughly pleased with the experience; the place was so clean and fresh, the smell of eucalyptus filled the rooms, and the massage was divvvvvine (and much needed!). But equally exciting was that before our appointments we hit up the patio at Gusto 101. Yes, you read that correctly. My first patio outing of the year and it felt great! A light coat, a pair of flats, and an essential pair of sunglasses joined forces to make up the perfect early dinner outfit accessories. 

I feel like trousers are an errand running essential, not to mention a spring staple-- so effortless, breezy and comfortable. I could run all over town in trousers and flats! Since I was breaking in these flats for the first time I definitely wasn't going to be doing any running, but once these babies are worked in you won't be able to stop me! I can already tell I’m going to be living in these pants for the next few months; paired with some pumps for the office, flats for running errands, and barefoot for lounging at home. Thinking I may also need the striped pair… 

What's your take on trousers? I feel like you either love them or hate them… 

What I’m Wearing

Banana Republic blouse (similar)

Zara trousers

Nine West flats (similar)

Rebecca Minkoff MAB tote (similar)

Trouvé Leather Jacket
Céline sunglasses

Suede Fringe

Tuesday was day one of Toronto Fashion Week for me. It was a busy day coming straight from work and I rushed into the tents to met up with Joëlle to catch the evening's shows. We casually ducked out for a matcha tea latte at Milano Expresso Bar and to snap pictures in between shows and made a fun evening out of it. I love how blogging has brought about such great friendships with other TO bloggers. It's so strange to think last year at this time I was attending my first ever TFW show, solo! If there is one thing Toronto definitely has going for it, it's the awesome community of bloggers supporting bloggers... at least that I have come across!  

This Soia and Kyo jacket was such a fun piece to wear! I love the fact that the company was founded in Montreal. Yay for wearing Canadian! The piece is just stunning-- the colour is timeless, the suede is extremely soft, it fits like a glove and the luxe fringe detailing just makes it a standout style! The coat is available at Lemonberry boutique, which I know I mentioned, but it truly is a shop you need to visit for one of a kind pieces! I felt like a rock and roll princess all evening, twirling around having the fringe dangle all around me. I pretty much could have jumped on the runway during the Ellie Mae presentation as her theme was definitely rock and roll sweetheart. The models pranced about to killer music showcasing bouncy curls, moody lips and edgy coats. 

What do you think of the coat? Timeless or too "du jour"?

What I'm Wearing:

Soia & Kyo  jacket via Lemonberry

RW & CO dress (similar, similar)

Michael Kors boots (on sale)

Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar)

Thanks to La Petite Noob for snapping these pics!

Jet Black Mini

I have to admit, I almost always gravitate towards a-line, high waist or midi skirts, so breaking into this mini was definitely a new phenomenon for me. The quilted design is what sold me on this affordable little piece and it's become a wardrobe favourite ever since. 

Since these frigid temperatures seem to be sticking around for a bit I've been pairing it with opaque black tights to combat the cold, which surprisingly keeps me feeling confident since I don't feel too out of my comfort zone in this new (for me) length. It's always fun to switch things up and a jet black mini is definitely a switch up! Layered with a sweater and warm, over-sized, faux-fur coat also helps to keep the skirt daytime appropriate. Just enough sass to take your Friday outfit from day to night! 

What do you think of mini skirts? Especially in the winter..I say don't be afraid to whip it out for fun outings! Just grab your warmest coat while you're at it.

{LANGsura coat, Club Monaco sweater (on sale!), Forever 21 mini skirt,  Michael Kors boots (similar), Rebecca Minkoff bag}

Blushed at WMCFW

World Mastercard Fashion Week came and went in a flash. With a busy day job, a crashed computer, (I finally recovered everything- thank goodness), and the big #FancyPufsXPastelsAndPastries reveal, it was one of the busiest weeks yet, but I am so not complaining! I was beyond excited to be invited to attend the shows put on by The Collections, and did not want to miss this opportunity! I kicked off the week with a little pampering at Her Majety's Pleasure, Toronto's newest beauty salon, spa, bar and cafe and ended the week freezing my birdcage skirt off at the amazing Mikael D show. I was so amazed and inspired by all the Canadian talent and was just blown away by all the beautiful and stylish people. Outside the tents, the street style was bold, fierce and vibrant. I played with pastels and my first look was combined neutrals, accompanied by my favourite Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. mini. Here are some snaps from outside the tents. 

Did you catch me in Flare Magazine's "The Best Toronto Street Style From #WMCFW" round up?

{RW&CO. trench, H&M necklace, Zara pants, Rebecca Minkoff bag (on sale!), Daniel Wellington watch, Nine West pumps}

Photos by: Brendan Mariani 


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{choosing polish at HMP / snapped outside the tent by Stefania Yarhi / fringe at Malorie Urbanovitch / #fromwhereistand}

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