Quote Of The Week

Just thought this quote was very appropriate for this week. Happy New York Fashion Week everyone!

Bohemian Girl

This was the other outfit shoot I did at the cottage, oh about a month and a half ago. There were just other posts I kept working on to post and this one kind of got pushed to the bottom of the list. But it's finally done! And even though it's now September (can you believe it?!), because of the fabrics (suede) and colours (brown) used in an outfit like this, it can still be worn into Autumn. It may be too cold for shorts though, so trade them in for baggy distressed denim, or switch out the lightweight kimono for a slouchy knit cardigan!

The first outfit post from the cottage, Oh So Nautical, I chose my outfit based on the location (in this case, the lake). But the path from the cottage to the dock and lake is very woodsy, and the deck and stairs are beautiful and made of wood, and so I also chose an outfit based on that location to shoot. I felt the wood and and trees gave off a bohemian vibe, and so that is what this outfit is based off. I kept the look very slouchy and relaxed, and used a lot of earth tones and neutral colours. Enjoy!

Top: Joe Fresh

Kimono: H&M

Shorts: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Aldo

Flower Headband: H&M

Boots: Top Shop

Purse: Urban Outfitters

Photographer: Elana Emer

My City Gossip: Celeb Looks Of Summer

One of my favourite places to get inspiration for looks and outfits other than bloggers and street style pics is celebrities. They usually have a professional stylist on hand, even when just running out to do some errands, so you know they will always look their best and be put together and on trend.

Last week for My City Gossip I did a recap of my favourite male and female celebrity looks from this summer. Enjoy, and happy Labour Day everyone!

Quote Of The Week

Denim Daze

Denim never goes out of style, but it definitely has its hot and cold periods. Like right now, it is definitely very, very hot, and it is my most recent obsession. Lately, denim has been my go-to for an outfit (and not just when I can't figure out what else to wear; I generally start out with jeans and build the outfit from there), because it is so classic and so versatile. And I'm not just talking pants. I'm talking literally any kind of garment and accessory can be made out of denim. And the beauty is, it can be worn for any occasion (though you may want to double check with the bride before wearing it to a wedding; nevertheless it is possible).

It comes in tons of silhouettes. The colour possibilities are endless: classic blue (then there's light blue, dark blue, medium blue), white, off-white, black, grey, and every colour of the rainbow and then some. There are different washes, and denim with a pattern, embellishment and appliqué on it.

One day you can be wearing a denim jacket with sweats, converse, and a tuque, and the next you can be wearing dark skinny jeans with stilettos, a tailored blazer, and red lipstick. I am also grateful that it can be worn for pretty much any season, as I'm nowhere near ready to give it up for fall. And there are also tons of different types of denim pieces: jackets, shirts, shoes, bags, the list goes on and on. Though I have put some of my favourite denim pieces into a collage below. Enjoy.

1. Bralette: Moto

2. Dress: H&M

3. Backpack: New Look

4. Skirt: Michael Kors

5. Overalls: Blackfive

6. Watch: American Apparel

7. Jacket: Forever New

8. Tie Top: Nic + Zoe

9. Bow: Etsy

10. D'Orsay Flats: Jenni Kayne

My City Gossip: Summer To September

Even though the weather has been getting cooler lately, I'm still not quite ready to make the closet switch over to my fall clothes just yet. If you're not either, read my latest article for My City Gossip to find out how to keep your summer stuff in your wardrobe for just a while longer, and how to mix it with fall items for the perfect transition looks!

TOM Review

As promised, here is my review of the two shows I saw at Toronto Men's Fashion Week last week, via My City Gossip. You can read the article by clicking here. Here are just some pics I took while there. Enjoy!

(The first show, HD Homme)

(The second show, the EMDA Award)

(Joao Paulo Guedes, winner of the EMDA)