outfit of the day

A while ago I started a new segment called "Outfit Of The Day", where I share some old Instagram outfits with you. I just wanted to share some of my Spring 2015 outfits with you, now that it's almost summer. I'm also super excited that the weather is finally starting to feel like it too, after all the grey skies and chilly days the past few weeks. I'm so ready for sun and hot days, and I would even take a little humidity if it meant finally feeling like it's summer. Are you excited to break out your summer outfits?

currently coveting

From left:

H&M; Darling; New Look; Maurices; Chloe

Maybe it's because of my height (5 feet on the dot), or because I know they're not very practical for work (they're not very easy to move around in, especially in a very fast paced, physically demanding environment) but I never really pay much attention to maxi dresses. That is, with the intent of buying them. I always admire them, and even put outfits together in my mind for them, but I know I'll never really bring myself to buy one because it's just not very practical for me right now.

off the shoulder

One of the simplest, sexiest trends to pull off (pun intended) this summer is the off the shoulder look.  Simple because not only can you find off the shoulder pieces in almost any store you go into, but off the shoulder tops and dresses are also super easy to wear and create an outfit around. And sexy because you get to show off that little bit of skin, leaving the rest to the imagination (and in my opinion, the shoulder is one of the sexiest parts of the body to show off, second only to the upper back).

cool spring day

Amongst all the hot and humid days we've had over the last week or so, the day I went to the Mamma Mia X Inglot launch it really cooled down. The sky was grey, it was a tad windy, and let's just say I had to make some tweaks to the outfit I had planned. In the end, I'm happy it was a little cooler, and that it's been cooling off this week as well. I feel like we skipped right over spring this year and headed into summer weather, and as I've said many times before, spring is one of my favourite seasons for fashion. Not quite shorts and tank season yet, spring weather lets you wear jean jackets and flowy pants without getting overheated. But I did want to share with you the outfit I wore to the Inglot event.

spring 2015 wish list

I've said multiple times how it's hard for me to choose between Spring and Autumn for which is my favourite season. In September, when I'm ready for the coats and scarves to be worn again, my favourite season is Fall. And in February/March when I just can't wait any longer to stop wearing my big, puffy winter coat, I insist that Spring is my favourite.

spring colours: pastels and army green

Well, it's that time of year again. The time of year when Spring emerges, and pastels along with it. Pastels are always, always trendy for Spring, and no matter which hue of pastels are being shown, you can never go wrong with classic colours, like pink, blue, yellow, and purple. Another colour that is also always, always trendy for Spring is army green. Think earth tones, fresh grass growing, and of course, the army green cargo jacket that is literally always on the spring fashion scene.

PFW haute couture: elie saab

I wouldn't normally post about a fashion week that I didn't attend, in as much detail and sharing pictures, but I am just so in love with the Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2015 collection. Elie Saab is by far one of my favourite designers; whether it be his Ready To Wear or Haute Couture collections, I have never come across a collection where I wasn't in love with most or all of the pieces and looks.

WMCFW: Day 5 Review

Well, we have come to the last day. There's mixed feelings of relief (that I'll finally have a regular sleep cycle again), but also sadness of not seeing everyone everyday and being able to view all the amazing shows from great designers. But before we say goodbye for good, take a look at my favourites from day 5 of fashion week.

The first show of the day was huntress, which focused on gorgeous jewelry and handbags. To move the focus to these areas (necks, ears, and hands) the models wore identical uniforms of black bralettes and skirts, and their hair and makeup was uniform as well, with bold, smoky eyes and teased hair that was done up (very fierce and beautiful). The setting of the show was that of the woods and wilderness, and the makeup and garments portrayed that perfectly. To add even more to this, the second last models came out (in a pair) with bows and arrows. The gems on the jewelry pieces and clutches stood out perfectly against all these wild vibes and I loved the contrast between something so animal and something so beautiful. For the finale, none other than the ever fabulous Gina Torres walked down the runway with two massive dogs (obviously meant to be like wolves) in a beautiful gold dress and of course Huntress jewels. This was such an amazing way to start off the last day, with something so fierce to get you pumped for the day!

(All photos from here)

This collection used a lot of clean and straight lines and had a very geometric feel. There were a lot of light-coloured pieces (like white and metallic silver), with also some brown and beige. I like to call this the "futuristic hipster" collection. The show also had a cool runway concept, in that it wasn't a traditional rectangular runway. Instead, there were four platforms; one at the top of the stage (right where the models come out), one at each the right and left sides, and one at the bottom (where the photographers were placed). The models would come out from backstage, pause for a moment on the top platform, then continue to each platform and stand for about 30 seconds on each. This way, the audience was able to see each look closer up (I was sitting front row right in front of the left platform), and also for longer periods of time (the models weren't just continuously walking quickly down the runway).

(All photos from here)

This one was of the most anticipated shows of the day, as well as the week. And Mikhael Kale definitely did not disappoint. The fabrics and colours were super girly, in white, pink, and metallic, with sequins and jewels. The looks were very sleek and tailored, most utilizing either a pencil skirt or slim fit trousers. Almost all the outfits had cutout features, mostly on the chest and stomach areas, which added to the sexiness. The jackets shown were also very structured and tailored, which just completed the looks.

(All photos from here)

This was by far my absolutely favourite show of the entire week. Every single look and piece was simply so gorgeous and perfect. It was mostly gowns, but there were also some trousers and shorts that were still very sophisticated and elegant. The material and colours were extremely consistent, of gold with some sheer polka dot fabrics. There is not much more for me to say about this show, only that it was so magnificent, and you'll see for yourself what I mean below. Apologies for the overload of pictures, but as you can imagine it was very hard for me to only choose a few!

One of my favourite parts of the show was when Stephan's son, Kyriako, walked out after the models as designers do at the end of the show, and picked up his baby daughter from the audience, and she was in a little gold dress that matched those of the collection. It was the cutest, most heartwarming sight!

(All photos from here)

(All photos are from me, unless otherwise indicated)

TOM

Last Thursday I was so lucky to be able to attend a few shows at TOM (Toronto Men's Fashion Week). I was sent by My City Gossip, and I will share my review of the shows with you later this week, via their website. I had an amazing time and am so thankful for all the opportunities that have come up for me since beginning as a fashion contributor for their site in May.

For my outfit for the night, I decided to stick with a menswear inspired look (very appropriate), with distressed boyfriend jeans, a collared shirt, and a blazer. Though I did put a feminine twist on the look by using sleek pieces on top, and on my feet. I also loved the contrast of the sleek blazer with the slouchy denim. I then layered some colourful necklaces, and matched my lipstick to the purple one (it's new and I just can't get enough of the colour!) The weather really wasn't that great that night (one of the many cooler, rainy days we've been having that tells us Autumn is not too far away), so it was a good thing I had planned an outfit including long pants and a jacket.

Photographer: Elana Emer

Blouse: Zara

Blazer: H&M

Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters

Necklaces, Bracelets: Aldo

Rings: H&M

Clutch: Zara

Sunglasses: Aldo

Shoes: Call It Spring

Lipstick: Mac Violetta

Nail Polish: Essie Find Me An Oasis