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Being Canuck

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Man, I’ve missed writing this!  I’ve needed the past few weeks to gather my thoughts and take it easy, but I’m finally ready to tackle this beauty again. Embracing the Canadian in me while being out west a few weeks ago, I pulled out my version of the Canadian tuxedo.  While denim on denim can be a little overwhelming, to say the least, my modern twist is much darker combination than those found in family photos of the 90s (no offence).  Topped with a plaid scarf, I’m not sure how much Canuck I can get! Checking out new spots is clearly something I love to do, so my recent visits to Calgary have been that much more exciting as I spend more and more time there.  This record wall is just one of the cool places we scouted out this weekend and was the perfect location for this shoot.  Along with other restaurant finds and a trip into the mountains, I can’t imagine a better way for the weekend to have gone down.

Pencil Skirt + Sweatshirt

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This crazy weather just won’t seem to cool down but I’m definitely not complaining; I’m still just wearing a sweater outside and it feels great!  Not our typical Canadian Novembers that’s for sure.  While I’m taking advantage of this warmer weather, I’m still able to show off a little without sacrificing warmth.  Wearing this pencil skirt is exactly that and better yet, it’s stretchy and comfy as ever.  Instead of dressing it up, it’s actually really simple to dress a skirt like this casually.  Wearing a classic crewneck sweater is a perfect fall way to do that; in my case, this cropped sweater wasn’t exactly what I was looking for originally but ended up being a total score!  So instead of looking like I just came out of an office, I think this ensemble looks even cozier while still keeping the tailored feature of the skirt going strong.

Après Ski in the City

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For those stuck in the city for the winter, I can understand why you aren’t big fans of the cold weather.  But I know when the temperatures start to drop, snow will be in my future; more specifically, on the slopes!  Regardless of where I am in the winter, I’d almost always rather be at the mountain.  So in the colder months, if I look like I’m preppin’ for après ski or like I just got off the slopes, don’t take it as a surprise.  Layering up and wearing ski bunny gear is kinda my thing.  This vest for example is another one of those perfect pieces that I recently snatched up and can’t stop wearing!  To me, it screams getting cozy by the fire after a cold day outside with a beer in my hand and surrounded by the fam.

Baseball

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In honour of the Jays finally clinching a playoffs spot, I figured why not throw in some baseball style to the blog?  I know there are lots of sports fans out there reading this, and dressing for the game or parties to watch the game can be tricky; trying to make sure you haven’t gone overboard but at the same time you don’t want to look like a guy.  Don’t get me wrong, when the Habs are around I’ll be sporting every piece I can possibly manage especially to get on those Leafs fans’ nerves, but that isn’t always the right strategy. One.  Especially if you aren’t a real fanatic, don’t go overboard.  I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of baseball, but going to a game and getting into the atmosphere is a lot of fun!  So in this case, I opted for a pair of casual, worn-in jeans and a sporty T-shirt.  Going super minimal with a cap or subtle cue to the team for support is the …

Shadows

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While the sun was setting, we still had some shooting to do and good thing we found these fun lights to play by!  Testing with proportions is always a fun way to switch things up.  I’ve always been a fan of jumpsuits because of the lack of thought needed in putting and outfit together; it’s just one piece on.  At the same time, the high waist and flared legs lend themselves more to the fact that playing with proportions is always part of fashion.  My legs seem to go on for miles (not complaining)!

The Gaze

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While the stifling heat is finally coming upon us, keeping it simple with a white T and cut-off shorts is a must.  But what I’m most excited about are my new glasses!  While most of you probably don’t know that I need to wear glasses (more than 90% of the time I’m wearing my contacts), the doc has suggested I wear my glasses much more often; which brought me to this new pair.  The slightly cat-eye shape of the frames make them feel a little more chic but not too girly, while the tortoise shell pattern adds a little more interest than the solid coloured frames I had before.  Although I don’t have a collection of glasses, switching up the frames every now and then could be a lot more fun than I give it credit.

Fresh

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A new haircut can change so much.  Although I only went a few inches shorter, I always like starting off the new school year with freshly cut ends.  This time I was really feeling the shorter length to give me pin-straight hair just a little more liveliness.  While the cut goes straight across, the clean look was the style I was looking for and could not be happier with!  (This top was also perfect for showing off the shorter length…and the tan lines)

Summer Whites

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Although an all-white-everything look would have been appropriate, I still can’t get enough of this top from Aritzia.  It’s great to see that the sleeveless-sweater is still on trend and coming on even stronger for fall!  Combining the neutral taupe and white went even better with a camel-coloured bag and long thin necklace.  While it’s obvious I like neutrals and classics, as seen here, the different lies with the play on portions; the longer tunic-style top, rolled up jeans, and big bag.  Creating this sleek and clean look required a beach-wavy hairstyle in contrast (not always an easy feat for me, but it worked). It took me forever to find a sleeveless-style top that fit the one I had been imagining therefore it’s even more exciting to see that Aritzia is bringing them back in new and more fall-appropriate colours again this season!  It’s well worth the investment.

Distressed Denim + Tailored Silk + Crepes

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While summer is in full swing and cut-off shorts are most definitely still all the rage, pairing them with more structured pieces can definitely add a little extra flair to a pair of shorts that is otherwise normally considered a more festival appropriate piece.  The structure in the cut and tuxedo tail of this stunning Rag & Bone top works perfectly with the shorts to contrast both its colour and shape.  Just like I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I love pairing things unexpectedly; therefore formal shaping in this silk top and cut-off jean shorts could not be more fitting. The setting of this shoot was also another surprise of ours to find on our continuous efforts to try as many of Montreal’s food trucks as possible! With crepes on our minds, we headed to the Creperie Mobile located right next to the McCord Museum with this fun décor to enjoy a quick and delicious lunch.  With both sweet and savoury crepes on the menu, we chose one of each to give these guys a fair …

Summer Cozy

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Even in the hot summer months there are at least a few chilly days or nights.  Although the stifling heat seems to be coming in this week, that hasn’t been the case for many of my days and evenings up north.  The solution: a light sweater or two to layer up with.  My Theory sweater was another great sale find a few weeks ago (from the Bay) which suits the summer months perfectly.  The deep V and thin material makes it appropriate for summer while the length (which you can’t really see in the pictures) makes it feel like your big, cozy knits everyone cuddles up to on the coldest days of winter.  However, even though I’m wearing this in the summer doesn’t mean it won’t be a regular in my winter wardrobe either. Regardless of the season there are going to be many highs and lows, and while I’d rather keep my closet simple, I like using some pieces year-round to get more wear out of my favourites!