Pattern Play

Toronto Fashion Week came and went at lightening speed. I mean I basically don't even remember it now that I am in full sugar coma mode from this weekend aka this -which I devoured!  This outfit was probably my most fun/eccentric outfit of the week. Dressing playful while still in my comfort zone, I paired a comfy pair of wide leg pants with a tweed, Chanel inspired, mini jacket. I love how the colours matched and how the pieces unexpectedly worked so well together! The patters are complementary and the soft fabric of the pants juxtaposes with the structured, sturdy fabric in the jacket. The jacket also has pearl embellishments and is lined which kept me toasty in and out of the tents and on our walk along King Street to scour out cocktails and to fulfill post-show hankerings (girls gotta eat!).

I seriously feel in love with both pieces separately and then paired them together and felt like the most sophisticated, girl boss around. Both pieces are from my fave shop, Lemonberry, and if you're looking for one of a kind pieces, go now! To take this outfit a step further, and really make it Fashion Week apropos, I sported these embellished Sam Edelmen pumps. They are grey and sparkly, which accented the outfit perfectly. The purpose of Fashion Week is to dress however you want, right? Do it up, take it down, just do whatever makes you feel your best.

What I'm Wearing:

Gentle Fawn pants (available at Lemonberry, similar)

Darling London coat (available at Lemonberry)

Sam Edelman pumps (similar, similar)

Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar)

What do you think? Do you pattern play for fun events, or keep it minimal and chic? 

Also, check out Toronto Life's article "Street Style: The best spring looks we spotted at Fashion Week". So excited to be included! I posted their shot from outside the tents below. 

photo via Toronto Life 

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!

Birdcage Biker

Photo by Brendan Mariani

I had been eyeing this skirt for such a long time, and when I saw it come out in baby pink, I knew it had to be mine! The colour, the silhouette, the silky materal- it's gorgeous, and the perfect transition piece for Spring. I mixed it up with black accessories for a feminine edgy look to close out WMCFW, but I also can't wait to pair it with more pastels for Spring gatherings. Although it was literally freezing cold on Day 5, I was not going to let that stop me from having fun! I grabbed a cappuccino before heading inside the tents and my La Boulange cup just happens to match perfectly with the skirt, no? Fashion Week was a blast. Can't wait to do it again!

{424 Fifth skirt, Zara jacket (similar), Kate Spade bag, Tommy Hilfiger belt (similar & on sale), Zara pumps (similar), Daniel Wellington watch, H&M rings & necklace}

Photo by Henry Lee Photography

{Photobooth fun with Pandora}

More from #WMCFW

{3.Paradis show / champagne breaks / stunning collection at Mikeal D}

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}

Thank you Charming Media for bringing me along!