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Accessory Trends: Spring 2021
Accessories are used to complete, elevate, and modernize a look. Even a “simple” tee and jeans, or a t-shirt dress can be turned into an outfit with the right accessories. Let us get started! Click to follow links. 1. Chunky Jewelry A beautiful statement piece is an easy way to make an outfit more polished. Lately, the trend is toward simple large chains & necklaces, mostly in gold. Less is more – generally not a motto to which I subscribe but there are always exceptions, and this is one. Coin-style pendants are a more classic alternative if you are not a fan of such large pieces. Dish Tip: layer…
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Fashion Trends: Spring 2021
Fashion Friends, hello! Spring is HERE This is my round up of fashion trends for the season. Snap these up before it is too late (or call me if you need help). 1. Trench Coats… with a twist The trench coat is an eternal classic, becoming highly popular after (and arguably originating from military uniforms of) WWI. This season, this classic style has taken on fun and fashionable twists, from bold shoulders/sleeves to oversize lapels, cape styles and slits. But you can never go wrong with an original. On the Runway Where to Buy (click photo to follow link): Club Monaco Everlane 2. Oversized button-down shirts Who loves a crisp white…
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Celebrate Love!
This is my very first Valentine’s Day post in my two+ years of blogging. And there is a reason for that: I do not particularly like Valentine’s Day. I am single (All the single ladies… All the single ladies… uh uh oh oh oh oh oh oh – Do you hear Beyonce too?) Unattached. A bachelorette. A spinster (one of my least favourite words in the English language – yuck). So I am reclaiming Valentine’s Day on behalf of all the singles – men and women, gay, straight or otherwise, young and less young! Instead of celebrating the love relationships we do not have, let us celebrate all the LOVE…
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2020 Roundup
What a year it was… one I will never forget. Phrases like unprecedented, social distancing, virtual event, lockdown, and “can everyone see my screen?” dominated our lives. Who knew that face masks and lanyards could become fashion pieces?? But in some ways, it feels like it was necessary. Lessons learned the hard way… Goals I started 2020 with a few personal goals. Traveling. Reading. Investing. Health & wellness. Rewarding myself with an LV bag. And then the pandemic hit. Traveling went out the window – although I did manage to squeeze in one vacation beforehand. As did the investment goal, with house prices skyrocketing in Toronto (city dwellers opted to…
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Apparel Industry
In addition to my passion for fashion, I am a Chartered Professional Accountant and I have full-time employment in Finance for a large commercial real estate company. So I thought I would combine the two for this post The pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the apparel industry, which may never fully recovery. Let’s explore the reasons and what has led us here The Numbers In Canada, manufacturing employs ~1.6 million people[1]. A small fraction is employed in the production and administration of manufacturing fashion goods, which contributes ~$43.6B CAD (~4%) in total market value[2]. Manufacturing jobs, in general, have decreased in North America from the 1970s through…
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Gift Guide 2020
The Thought That Counts The holiday season is upon us! Every year I feel like it comes earlier and earlier but that’s another topic… Yes, I truly believe it’s the thought that counts. It doesn’t have to be pricey or fancy, just thoughtful. Let’s your loved ones know that you are listening and thinking about them. This year feels different… with everything that’s going on in #2020, that’s no surprise. We’re all feeling stretched this year – with our time, our patience and our pocket book. In light of this, I’ve kept my list brief, wallet friendly (each under $50) and reflective of the times. Hope you find it helpful! Click…
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Shows S/S 2021 RTW
Christian Dior Spring 2021 Ready-to-Wear YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUbPO4tzPO0 The Looks …the most important piece! The show opens with easy casual designs in shades of yellow, cream, black, and orange in exquisite prints. Elevated lounge wear. Fitting for the times. Unconventional for Dior. These are my four favourite looks for this part of the show. Give me a maxi dress or a kimono, and I’m in love. The embellishment of these two dresses – MUAH! [Kisses fingertips] While they are see-through, which I often find raunchy, I find these to be elegant and sophisticated. Then the show moves into denim blue shades with off white. Keeping with the pandemic derived theme,…
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Seasonal Transition
I’m born and raised in Toronto, Canada, but I don’t like the cold. Never have! No matter how much time passes, you never get used to it. So summer is my favourite season for weather. But autumn is my favourite season for fashion! Why? There is SO much you can do with fall fashion! It’s the season for boots and booties, suede and leather, scarves, layering, and rich colours… Satin slip dress: Summer-y with sandals (left). Transition to fall by layering over a bodysuit, patterned tights and suede pumps (centre), or dress it down with a tee, cardigan, opaque tights and ankle boots (right). Let’s start with my top 5…
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Fashion Myths
There are a lot of “rules” around fashion. Some have existed since the dawn on time – or so it would seem and others seem to change all the time. Can I let you in on a little secret? These “rules” don’t really apply anymore. They’re more like guidelines now. Do certain pieces look better on certain body shapes than others? Yes sure – that will never change. Does that mean you can’t break the rules from time to time? Of course not! Let’s find the truth behind these myths, shall we? Myth: Horizontal stripes make you look wider or fatter. Not true… ok sometimes true. It’s the nature of…
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Personal Shopping
One of my favourite “hobbies” besides blogging and writing about fashion is – obvi – shopping! I enjoy finding new and interesting items and working them into my wardrobe. My long-time friend Claudia, a faithful and engaged follower of mine (thank you sweetie XO) was looking for a wardrobe refresh for the coming spring. She told me she tends to buy the same styles and colours over and over again, and wanted to break away from that. She said to me “How do you do it? Can you help me?” And I was more than happy to oblige. A little bit about Claudia… she is a professional with a young…