Keeping it Cool with a Scandinavian Summer - OOTD

Zara toque, coat by Calvin Klein, turtleneck by Pull & Bear

I was beginning to feel like my winter wardrobe needing a helping hand getting out of the dark colors of the season. I mentioned in a previous look ("Ice Queen" which was in collaboration with The Noteworthys) that I'm getting over my winter blues with just that - shades of blue.

Zara toque, coat by Calvin Klein, turtleneck by Pull & Bear, pants by H&M

Oxblood has really dominated the Fall/Winter scene for the past few years, but now it's time to let bolder and brighter colors shine. Splashes of color seen here with the pastel blue toque by Zara and printed pants by H&M uplift a winter wardrobe and create a bold (but still warm!) look. Keep the look simple but classic, letting the colors act as accessories. Seen here the Pull & Bear black turtleneck and grey coat by Calvin Klein create a canvas for my chosen shades of blue.



What color are you adding to your winter wardrobe? Let me know in the comments below!

Au - Stay Gold

There's always something to see in Toronto. Here's what caught my eye this past week:

On the bathroom wall at Betty's

Tile work at Queen's Park Subway Station

Perfect lighting at Sarah's apartment

An old building in Yorkville

Christmas has come to Chapters Indigo!

What are your favourite places in the city?

Mortician Lace - Fall Lookbook

Let's talk about two of my favourite trends for the new season: all over lace tops get an overhaul in delicate detailed beauties and metallics continue to be the new neutral.

I have for far too long kept my blacks at the back of my closet. With skin as fair as mine it's pretty easy to get washed out, but this lace turtleneck find in black has me digging through my wardrobe. I love this night-on-the-town look because it's edgy, but still fairly casual. The distressed denim makes the otherwise avant-guarde outfit more approachable, and the glimpses of metallic compliment the black without drawing too much attention.


What are your favourite looks for a night on the town? Let me know in the comments below.

No. 21 Pre-Fall 2014 Collection

No. 21 is the brainchild of Alessandro Dell'Acqua formerly the creative director for the fashion house La Perla (among others). His take on a modern wardrobe pairs the latest trends with classic looks creating a versatile collection. The Pre-Fall 2014 collection mixes textures and prints in effortlessly layered looks perfect for transitioning into the colder weather. It also looks like the matchy-matchy fashion of Summer 2014 is moving into Fall too.

Alice + Olivia Pre-Fall 2014

August is here already. It seems just yesterday the snow was clearing and now already I'm looking forward to Fall. Here's a look at Alice + Olivia's Pre-Fall Collection 2014.

Trend Report - Ballet Beautiful

Fashion draws inspiration from so many different places, among them this season is ballet. Pastels are awash, but the one constant is ballerina pink.

From left to right top to bottom: shoes Vince Camuto, shirt Joe Fresh, shirt TopShop, purse Anthropologie, dress Zara, shoes Charles Philip, shoes Ann Taylor, earrings Ann Taylor

Be sure to check "Ballet Beautiful" on Pinterest by Britton Diaries for more finds.

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Trend Report - Summer Silver

Silver is the colour (or rather, metallic) of the season - I've been seeing it everywhere in small and large doses. It's a fun and edgy way of amping up any outfit. I find this trend is best done with a pop either in your accessories or with a statement piece. I've been searching high and low for what Toronto has to offer this trend. Below are my top picks!

From left to right, top to bottom: purse BCBG Max Azria, shoes Aldo, shoes Nine West, skirt Top Shop, shoes Brian Atwood, jewelry 424 Fifth, purse Capezio, shoes Joe Fresh

Be sure to check "Summer Silver" on Pinterest by Britton Diaries for more finds.

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Top 5 - The Stylish Academic

5 favourite recent posts from The Stylish Academic:

Banana Buckwheat Waffles with Blue-barb Syrup via dollyandoatmeal

Hartwell House Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire via wasbella102

Whitehaven Beach via flowersgardenlove

Dining room, Texan antique modern home via Home Interior Designs

Crown braid up-do via Plum Pretty Sugar 

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