The story of how my leather pants and I came together plays out like an unexpected, star-crossed romance. I had originally bought a pair to use for a Halloween costume, but I quickly found that wearing them gave me a sense of confidence and mystique that nothing else in my closet even came close to, […]
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As we enter the cooler months, comfort and warmth at work become increasingly important! The poncho trend we are seeing this season can be very casual but is also easily dressed up for work or a night out with friends. At the office, I love to layer an oversized poncho with my favourite midi skirt. […]
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When it comes to office attire, most of us think basics like black and white blouses, blazers, and dress pants. Bold prints can seem daunting and loud to some. However, when done right with prints like Plaid, Checks, and Houndstooth, it can seem a little less scary. These prints take your traditional office attire and […]
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Designers seemed to all have one thing in mind when it came to fall coats this season: the longer the better. The long hemlines give a feeling of elegance to a coat that is harder to achieve with short hemlines. Another great reason, being a less fashionable one, to invest in a longer coat is […]
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One of the biggest fall/winter trends to try right now is the knee-high sock. This trend can be worn to work, out for dinner, or even out for drinks. Knee high socks are great because they fall into the category of being bold, sexy, and edgy. Fashionistas all around are channeling their inner Cher Horowitz […]
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Consider for a moment the enigma of the corset. Outdated? Absolutely. Repressive? Some may say so. How, then, has it managed to hold our cultural imagination over 100 years after having gone out of mainstream fashion? Ultimately, the allure and glamour associated with it is difficult to follow. The line of the ribbon, painstakingly tied, […]
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The military trend is guaranteed to get you armed and ready for the cooler temps this fall. The fashion military army is coming in full force and I can’t get enough of it. Military clothing doesn’t mean you need to dress like Destiny’s Child in the Survivor video, there are a few ways you can convert […]
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We’ve all heard the classic quote from The Devil Wears Prada, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” But what really is groundbreaking is designers incorporating floral into their fall collections. Exchanging spring’s pastel floral prints for dark and moody fall prints is a refreshing sight. I have rounded up some of my favorite items that are floral […]
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While sweatshirts at the office may seem ultra-casual, there is still a way to pull this off while maintaining a professional look. When I wear a sweatshirt to work, I’m sure to compensate with a really well-tailored pair of trousers and a great shoe. I also tend to wear more accessories than I normally would […]
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Once the fall hits, out come the over-sized sweaters, knitted scarves and leather boots. My biggest dilemma in purchasing fall boots is finding a pair that I can wear for multiple occasions—to the office, date night, or running errands around the city. When I discovered Tanya Heath footwear, my dilemmas soon disappeared. This unique Canadian […]
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