Long Weekend Highlights

If you've been keeping up with my Instagram, you know I was at a convention all weekend, and so I didn't have time to ready a post for yesterday or today. It was go go go all weekend, but I had the most absolutely incredible time. Yesterday I finally had a chance to relax and get some work done (and go through convention withdrawal).

But last night my family went out for dinner to celebrate my sister's and my birthdays (her actual birthday was yesterday, and mine is a week Wednesday) and so I decided to do a quick photoshoot of the outfit I wore to dinner to show you guys. I did a little menswear inspired look in classic black and white, with pops of print and colour in my accessories and lipstick. I love how the leopard prints in the belt and clutch contrast each other, and even though they're different, they're still the same animal and colours and they definitely can be worn together. I decided to finish off the outfit with a bushy ponytail and luckily, it wasn't too cold out so I didn't need a jacket over my blazer. October is going to be a crazy month with fashion week, birthdays, Halloween, and lots of celebrations so keep checking my Instagram for snippets of my month!

Jumpsuit: H&M 

Blazer:H&M 

Ring & Bracelet: H&M 

Necklace: Aldo

Belt: H&M 

Clutch: H&M 

Shoes: Call It Spring 

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)

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

Holiday Parties

One of my favourite things about the holidays is that everything sparkles. Yes I love the candy cane hot chocolates and sitting in front of the fire in my coziest PJs. But as a girl who loves to dress up for just about anything, it's great to actually have something to dress up for. I'm not really at the point in my life yet where I'm attending holiday parties; my work party is pretty casual and, being Jewish, my family doesn't go to any Christmas parties. But even just being able to see all the holiday looks in stores, online and on blogs and feeling the glitz around me is inspiring. 

You can never go wrong with metallic or sequins for the holidays. Both of these styles are classic and pretty, and you can have so much fun with them. I'm loving this sequin skirt from Bebe. It's great because it incorporates both of these styles: it's made of sequins, but still gives off a great metallic look. It's also a neutral colour so you can pair with any colour. Wear it with a black top and pumps if you want to stay feminine and simple, or bright pink if you're not afraid to stand out. Here's a darker sequin option from ASOS.

If you want to be more with the current trends of the season, though, try one of 2013's hottest holiday looks: the tuxedo. It's sexy, functional, and can be worn over and over again with different looks. Pair the jacket with a trousers or skirt for work, or pair the pant with a different top for a night out with the girls. Or try a more modern take: the jumpsuit tuxedo. Try one with a deep V if you're feeling risqué, like Gwyneth Paltrow, whose had the trend nailed since 2012. Add a statement necklace or blazer for warmth.

Another trend for this holiday season is monochromatic colour schemes. Whether red, black, silver or gold, there is so much fun you can have with your one chosen colour, and still look super chic. See below how Sydne Summer from Sydne Style incorporates both the tuxedo and monochrome trends.

Another trend I'm loving for this holiday season is feathers. You can find them almost anywhere right now; on a skirt, on a shirt, on a purse, on a necklace. If you don't want to go overboard, make your feather piece your statement piece, and keep the rest of your outfit monochromatic and simple. These pieces are from Bebe (left) and Club Monaco (right).

Want something comfortable on your feet for all of those holiday parties (if you're hosting, let's say)? Don't feel like you need to give up style and trend for comfort; swap out your heels pair for these metallic gold slippers from Club Monaco. The neutral metallic guarantees they'll match with almost any outfit, and you're feet definitely won't be killing you later.

Bonus tip: Don't limit your glamorous holiday looks to strictly indoor apparel; for example if you're going to be ringing in the new year outside in a town square (like me), you'll want to look amazing even in all those layers. Try a stylish coat (fur is always good), and instead of a hat, try ear muffs. They keep your ears warm while also not giving you hat hair when you take them off indoors!

What do you have planned for the holidays (outfit and activity wise)?!