Dorothee Schumacher Top

Finally I have been able to pull out some of my new fall pieces and I was so excited to be able to wear this sweater.  I ordered it from the Dorothee Schumacher website and it arrived from Germany in 3 days.  It is the perfect combination of sexy on top but covered on the bottom and because it's a sweater it's loose and comfy.  I love it with my J Brand leather leggings and my brand new (so in love with) Stuart Weitzman Nudistpearl stilettos.  I just think all black with a stiletto is so sexy.  Once the weather gets colder I will change the heels for sexy heeled booties and for day I will wear this sweater with leggings and over the knee flat boots for casual.

The sweater has so much detail and those beautiful sleeves that it hardly needs any jewelry . In this picture I went with gold Dean Davidson hoops and the other night I wore it with black sapphire chandelier earrings.  Add a great statement ring and outfit complete.

I now need to run out and buy an even prettier lacier bra for this sweater and it will be perfect.

Fall Cashmere...

There is NOTHING, absolutely nothing better then the coziness of pure cashmere.  It's so soft, so decadent - unfortunately for me SOOOO HOT - I'm a hot person on a good day but throw some cashmere on me and wow - I'm a sweaty mess.  So I can only wear this sweater on a really great cool fall/winter day.

I got this 360 Cashmere skull sweater last year but it's a piece that I will keep for many years.  I love a great sweater with cuffed jeans and a cute ankle boot - this just screams Fall casual to me. I added a couple of long necklaces by Margo Morrison and Chanel and this adorable little Rebecca Minkoff bag.  I feel like this is my go to casual look for fall.

Jeans and sweater - Hangar 9

Rag and Bone boots and Margo Morrison Necklace - Accents

Tom Ford sunglasses - Cross Eyed Optical

Jumpsuit Love….

Hello my friends and happy Monday.  I have a new obsession in my life and it's this jumpsuit by Malene Birger.  I just happened to see this jumpsuit in the store I was shopping at and on a whim decided to try it on and OMG - heaven.  It feels like I'm wearing pyjamas.  This casual By Malene Birger jumpsuit is designed with a relaxed, T-shirt style bodice and slim pants. Covered elastic waist which is the dream and Slant hip pockets.  The fabric is crepe jersey which is so easy to care for.  The back of the top isn't attached to the bottoms which makes the back really cool looking.  I have worn this to death in the month I have owned it.  I wear it to work with flats and silver jewelry and I wear it out in the evening with heels and gold jewelry.  In this photo I was feeling gold so I added my Dean Davidson necklace, Hermes CDC cuff and Tom Ford sunglasses.  My Gucci Marmont bag was the perfect finishing touch. 

This jumpsuit is so flattering with the skinny legs and flowy top.  Add on a great leather moto jacket like the Aritzia Mackage one I am wearing in this picture and it's a great outfit.

Jumpsuit - Hangar 9

Boots and Necklace - Accents

Sunglasses - Cross Eyed Optical

Illbury + Goose - Truly Unique, Entirely Canadian

For all of my American followers out there this might be a new brand for you but for fellow Canadian's Illbury + Goose is becoming a well known name for street style in the fashion world.  

This is straight off of their website " With a commitment to producing superior garments, accessories, and apothecary items right here in Canada, we are redefining what it means to be Canadian- because it’s not all campfires and dogsleds. From daytrips to nightclubs, from cityscapes to Rocky Mountains, Illbury + Goose is a lifestyle that is truly unique and entirely Canadian".

They have the greatest softest tees and sweatshirts that are made in Canada.  The one that I am wearing is perfect under my leather jackets.  It's nice to promote a local company that actually makes a great quality product and their catch phrase is just too cute.  Check out their website www.illburyandgoose.com.  We took these pics right in front of their store on Dundas St. here in London - it's a great little shop that you should check out.

I'm wearing the tee with Rag and Bone jeans and the Alexander Wang Kori boot.  My next blog will feature the greatest arm candy that I am holding in my hand and on my arm…….yum yum Chanel and Fendi!!!

Casual Street Style

I picked up this cute new Rag and Bone low back tee last week and I thought it was perfect to wear to work or just out as casual street wear.  I love the back detail on it and it was perfect with my Rag and Bone jeans.  Then when the evening got chilly I added my new Iro silver and pink leather jacket which is literally one of my favourite possessions right now.  It still hasn't been cool enough to get much wear out of my jacket so I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures.  The tee is super casual and comfy and easy to throw on.  I can't even tell you how obsessed I am with this jacket - don't you love how the silver fades into pink at the bottom?

I added a few of my Ippolita Glamazon pieces to this outfit - I have had these bracelets and necklace for ages and ages and they are still some of my favs.  Good jewelry is an investment and you will have it forever.

Have a great week and watch for a new blog on Sunday!!

Have a great week!!!

My New Favourite tee - Part 2

Happy Tuesday lovelies…..last week as you will remember I blogged about this tee and wore it with jeans and flats.  I wanted to show how I dressed it up a bit for an evening out.  I love a great white tee with a pair of leather pants.  I swear it's the Supermodel every day look - Kendall, Gigi, Bella, Kaia - they all run around in this look and while I am about 8 inches shorter and just a few pounds heavier I like to wear the look too.  Here I combined my Rag and Bone tee with my oldie but goodie leather pants by J Brand.  Remember I have said before in posts - leather pants are a huge investment ($1100.00-$2000.00) but I wear mine so often and I've had this particular pair for at least 3 years now.  I added my very first pair of designer shoes by Gucci - again another timeless purchase from probably at least 8 years ago now - that I still wear and get great joy out of.  A stack of beaded bracelets, Fallon choker, and Givenchy sunglasses finished off the look.

Easy to wear - easy to accessorize, simple and chic.  Black and White is always a winner!!

Tee and Leather Pants - Hangar 9

Kate Flynn Bracelets sold by Sydney Buchanan Jewelry

Black Sapphire Ring - Barry Brinker Jewelry

My New Favourite Tee

I love a great fitting tee and this is my new favourite by Rag and Bone - Easy Come Easy Go…I'm going to do two blogs about this tee and show how it can be dressed down and dressed up - today is the dressed down version.

This tee fits my boobs so well and that is saying something.  A lot of tees are just so form fitting but this one is the perfect combo of boxy but fitted.  I think it's perfect with a great pair of jeans and a leather jacket and to keep it casual I wore my Gucci espadrilles and a belt.  I could have left the tee hanging out but it's cute when you give it a little twist and do a little half tuck.  This is going to be a perfect work outfit for me - the Desa leather jacket is very thin and light so I have always worn it inside as well as out - it's almost like a blazer.

Jacket, Tee and Jeans from Hangar 9

Belt is Prada

Sunglasses are Givenchy from Holt Renfrew Yorkville

Transitioning from Summer to Early Fall!!

Last weekend my friend Nicole had a party to christen her brand new backyard and it turned out to be a super chilly evening but great fun with margaritas, champagne and Mexican food. I have a lot of people that message me and ask what to wear during this weird time period when it's still warm in the day but gets chilly at night.  Luckily her party didn't start until 700pm so it had already cooled off and it was a totally casual backyard vibe so I busted out my new top and shoes.  I just picked up this lightweight sweater by 360 Cashmere and it was perfect for that night.  Don't you love the unexpected skull on the back?  I combined it with my favourite Rag and Bone jeans and my BRAND NEW Alexander Wang espadrille sneakers in silver.  How cool are these shoes?  These are going to be a staple for me all fall for work and casual running around.  As much as I hate wearing a flat it only makes sense some days.  Did you know that cool sneakers are soooo BIG this fall and you can find them everywhere.  Not to be mistaken for running shoes - sneakers from Adidas, Sketchers, Wang, Vince, Prada, even Sperry's….are all the rage.  You wear them with bare feet or short socks so that the sock can't be seen and with a cropped jean they are super cute.  And even though I was totally casual it was no excuse to leave my favourite jewelry and sunglasses at home - the more the better I say.

360 Cashmere sweater - Hangar 9

Rag and Bone jeans - Aritzia

Alexander Wang shoes and Fallon choker - Accents

Josie Bruno Military Jacket

I am so excited to finally get to wear my custom made Josie Bruno military jacket.  These are authentic Army jackets that have been recut and designed and then you get to custom design the patches that you want.  The jackets are all different fits and I requested one that wasn't too baggy and I wanted bright pops of colour, my initial on the front and a Chanel patch - I got everything I asked for.  You can custom order these jackets at Hangar 9 in London.

This jacket is perfect for fall - I love it with skinny jeans and a tee and some great flats for casual. To dress it up I added a Chanel necklace and white sapphires.  This is the perfect outfit for me to wear to work and I could dress it up at night with a black bodysuit and heels.  It's a great unique piece to wear and no one else will have the same one.

Jacket available to order at Hangar 9

Gucci bag and Espadrilles from the Gucci Store in Yorkville Toronto

Sapphires by Barry Brinker

Givenchy Sunglasses - Holt Renfrew

Balmain Tee

What an amazing day in Ontario today - the temperature is perfect, sunny skies, a tiny bit of Fall in the air and it called for this outfit that I have been dying to put together.  I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE lover of all things Balmain and on my bucket list is to be able to buy one of their long sleeve mini dresses some day but until then I will settle for this tee.  I love this tee that I just got - it's so cute on it's own and what you can't really see is the cute button detail on the left shoulder.  I love black and gold together and this is going to look great in the fall with any of my moto jackets or with a great pair of leather leggings and heels for a night out.  The tee needed to be paired with my Hermes CDC cuff of course for that rock and roll edgy look that I like to pull out in the fall and winter.  My brand new Gucci Marmont bag is finally being taken out in public and I just love it.  It's a great size for running around casual and just small enough to be used in the evening.  Along with my Valentino shoes - this is up there with one of my favourite outfits.  As much as I hate the end of summer, bring on the Fall clothes.  (and PS - I just did a big Fall shop and I am so excited to share everything that my stylist and I picked out together)

Balmain tee - Saks Fifth Avenue

Rag and Bone jeans - Aritzia

Gucci bag and Valentino shoes came from their own stores respectively in Toronto

Another Day….Another Maxi Dress

During summer I live and breathe Maxi Dresses - it's pretty much all I wear on a daily basis.  Most of the time I either see maxi dresses on fashion bloggers Instagrams or I just find them randomly on my favourite shopping sites.  This dress is by Young, Fabulous & Broke and I ordered it from Revolve Clothing.  It comes in 4 different colours - I of course went with black, but it comes in a pretty blue ombre, a pale lilac ombre and a taupe ombre.  It's called the Kylie Dress and I love the high low design.  I normally like my legs covered so this was a departure for me.  I love a maxi dress because you can still stay cool, but it gives you lots of coverage, I can bend and move easily without flashing anyone and it's great for work with a denim jacket over top.

I'm wearing my new Givenchy sunglasses that I got at Holt Renfrew in Toronto and they are so awesome - close up pics will come another time.  Plain silver TKEE flip-flops and lots of silver jewelry and I am set.

If you haven't tried a maxi dress - you should.  You can get one for as cheap as $30.00 and you can dress them up or down.  It's a great addition to any wardrobe and any body type.

Dress from Revolve Clothing

Weekend Vibes…..Maxi Dress

Saturday morning I was asked to do a photo shoot at a brand new business in London called the Design House.  What an amazing place this was - a 4 story Historic building with furniture and household items, interior designers for hire, space for entertainment rental, options for designing kitchens, custom made furniture and so much more.  More pictures to come of the actual space.  Check them out on Instagram @designhouselondon

For now I was so excited to wear my Flying Flamingos maxi dress that I just love and have worn so much this summer.  The colour is so pretty and I love the embroidered detail and the hanging tassels.  I didn't get the dress shortened because of the embroidery at the bottom and it's a bit long but I just pick it up here and there and stand up as straight as possible…lol…They have a great instagram for shopping @shopflyingflamingos

I had the perfect accessories for this dress.  My armful of Ippolita bangles in all shades of blues and silver.  My gorgeous Barry Brinker white sapphire ring and as always a fabulous pair of sunglasses by Dior.  

This dress is just so light and airy - it was perfect for a hot weekend!!!

Dress from Shop Flying Flamingos - a great online store that everyone should check out.

Ippolita bangles from Nordstrom

Sunglasses - Cross Eyed Optical

Missoni Top

Well I can't take any credit for putting this outfit together - this outfit is all my stylist Brooke Caspi of Accents and Hangar 9.  I probably would never have thought of combining this look and I just love it and have worn it numerous times this Spring.  I love the combination of red and pink together - have you ever tried to pair those colours?  It's really a great look, bright and Springy.  I love that I am wearing leather pants but was still able to keep it a spring look with the multi coloured top and pink shoes.  I wore it to a birthday dinner here in London and also for an evening out in Sarasota.  

My outfit is head to toe from Brooke and none of it is new this year.  My top is Missoni from last Spring, my leather leggings are J Brand from 2 years ago but the great thing about good leather pants is they may cost a bundle but they last forever, my shoes are Kate Spade from many years ago, my clutch is Louis Vuitton from 2 years ago, my Ippolita chain bracelet is a few years old and my Chanel necklace was a gift from my husband two Christmas' ago and I will own it forever. The only new item I am wearing in this picture is my Barry Brinker Sapphire Ring.  My point is that when you buy high quality items they last and last and last.  My whole outfit including my Chanel necklace probably cost around $5000 but they are all pieces that I love and cherish and will always keep and I have gotten so much wear out of.

Leather pants and Top - Hangar 9

Shoes - Accents

Ring - Barry Brinker

Chanel necklace and LV bag - Neiman Marcus

My Go To Casual Look

I ordered this Central Park West sweatshirt from my favourite boutique in Tampa a few months ago after they posted it on instagram and I just love it.  I didn't even realize until it arrived that it had this great zipper detail on the sides which looks awesome although is a little cold on the skin…….bit of a shocker when you first put it on I'm not gonna lie.  I very rarely wear lighter coloured denim but I loved these jeans when my Tampa stylist Raymond suggested them for me. They are the Frame le skinny de jeanne crop and I love the details at the cuffs and the little slit on the sides and the fact that they feel like leggings.  This outfit called for pale gold and neutral jewelry so it was perfect for my Kate Flynn bracelets and necklace and Stephanie Kantis ring and then topped off with my pale gold Tom Ford aviators.  I'm not wearing shoes in this pic but I could have gone with flat sandals or flip flops or a casual wedge.

Sweatshirt from Haden Reid Boutique

Jeans from Neiman Marcus Tampa

Bracelets and Necklace from Sydney Buchanan Jewelry

Sunglasses from Cross Eyed Optical

Cool Summer Evening Looks...

It's hard to know what to wear during the evenings in the summer if you are going to dinner or meeting up for drinks and it's not boiling hot but not super chilly either.  Layering is the key which is reason number 104 why I love leather moto jackets.  This leather IRO jacket in blush matches so many outfits that I get a ton of wear out of it.  I combined it with my white Frame jeans, Iro short sleeve tee that I am loving with the criss cross detail at the chest and my old as can be Prada wedges.  Are you seeing a pattern here with my shoes?  Good expensive shoes are soooo worth the money because you will wear them forever.  I've probably had these Prada's for at least 5  years if not longer.  So if a pair of shoes costs me say $995.00 and I wear them on average 8 times per season - divide that over 5 years and those suckers all of a sudden only cost me $24.00 per wear - my math skills aren't the best but I think I figured that out right.  So when you see shoes that are super expensive think of it that way and it makes it much easier to swallow.

For jewelry I never wear a necklace with this Iro tee because of the great neckline so lots of rings it is and these ones are all by Dean Davidson.  

Iro jacket and tee from Hangar 9

Jeans from Haden Reid boutique Tampa

Shoes came from Saks Fifth Avenue

Jewelry from Accents

Jimmy Choo sunglasses from Cross Eyed Optical

White On White with a Little Silver Metallic Thrown In...

This might be my favourite outfit to date that I have blogged about - I love every single thing that I am wearing in this picture.  Now that it's smoking hot I probably won't be wearing it until Fall but I still had to feature all of my favourite things.  This is the first year I have been loving white on white ON ME….again my stylist Brooke got me onto this trend.  Just neutrals from head to toe and then either a black shoe or a pop of colour.  

I am wearing my white Frame Jeans (please tell me you have one great white skinny jean for the season and watch those white jeans.  Over time they can start to yellow so they need to be replaced every few years) with this awesome long sleeve white 360 Cashmere top that is so cute and casual but I was able to dress the outfit up with great shoes, jewellery and this fabulous new jacket from IRO.  This jacket is going to be my prized possession for 2017 for clothing at least.  It's silver metallic that has a rosy pink fade at the bottom.  An absolute investment piece but a piece that I will keep for years and years.  This jacket is amazing with jeans and a tee but also on top of a maxi dress or any summer dress.  Wear it like I am or just draped over your shoulders a la Rachel Zoe!!!

For accessories I am wearing my favourite sunnies for 2017 by Dior - I love a good mirrored aviator, my old faithful Prada heels which are probably at least 7 years old and still fabulous.  My skull necklace is by Margo Morrison NY and my gorgeous white sapphire Barry Brinker ring.  Did you know that the trend for Fall 2017 is going to be FINE JEWELRY - not as much costume jewelry so stay tuned for blogs on that this summer.  

Top and Jacket -  Hangar 9-this jacket is still in stock in silver with a faded gold at the bottom.

Frame Jeans - Haden Reid Boutique Tampa

Dior Aviators - Cross Eyed Optical

Brooches….The Final Touch to An Outfit

Happy Sunday my fashion friends!!  As promised this is part two of my blog with the focus on Brooches.  Now how many of you are saying Brooches are for OLD PEOPLE!!!  Trust me a year or so ago I would have agreed with you and now Brooches are THE COOL accessory.  

Decorating your jacket with a statement making brooch is so on trend right now.  This season it's all about the sparkle.  You can wear a cluster for a big impact or just one fabulous piece like the one I'm wearing here.  This is the Rebekah Price Hilda brooch and it's multicoloured and big and fabulous.  My daughter is even wearing a custer of brooches on her military jacket that came from Aldo so it's possible for everyone to get on the Brooch trend.

One of the first brooches I ever remember liking is the Chanel Camellia.  It to me is the utmost in chic and ladylike.  Here is the history of the Chanel Camellia:

One of the most instantly recognizable emblems in all of Chanel’s accessories, clothing and jewellery, is the frequently recurring camellia.  Coco Chanel first fell in love with the camellia after reading Alexandre Dumas’ ‘La Dame aux Camélias’, a story in which the heroine always wore a white camellia, showing to the world that her heart remained pure. It was also loved by Chanel because, when wearing the flower, its lack of scent meant it never interfered with her most famous perfume – No. 5.

This is the original Vintage Chanel Camellia.  Now you can get it like this or jewelled or in colours.

Rebekah Price Hilda Brooch available at Accents

The Military Jacket Trend...

A couple of months ago my stylists Brooke Caspi and Nicole Oretan told me that I needed to get a military jacket ASAP for this coming 2017 season.  I was quite hesitant thinking this look just wasn't for me until they pretty much forced me to try it on.  Well as I always say - that's what a stylist is for - never would I have thought of wearing one until they made me and I LOVE it.  We decided to start with baby steps - a fairly plain military jacket that was structured for my curves instead of big and baggy.  The one that I got is by Zadig & Voltaire and I have worn it so many times this Spring.  I wear it as a blazer so it's a great piece to wear at work.  Now that I am used to this jacket I have expanded my horizons and currently I am awaiting the arrival of an even bigger and better blingier (is that a word?) Military jacket by Josie Bruno in Toronto.  Stay tuned for that blog.

I love this jacket with a great pair of skinny jeans and any kind of tee underneath.  The great thing about this pretty basic outfit is how I can accessorize it and you will see from these pics that I layered on the accessories - the more the better.  Here is a run down of what I am wearing:

First of all these sunglasses by Gucci are just the best with this outfit - the cat eye is a cool shape and the design makes them so much better than a basic sunnie.  This is my newest Rockins scarf and I love the  hot pink pop with the military jacket.  Adding a Rebekah Price Broach to this jacket was Brooke's idea and I'm going to do a follow up blog on why everyone should have a broach this season.  My gorgeous Barry Brinker Chanel bracelet that is made of Vintage Chanel buttons from a flea market outside of Paris is one of my favourite belongings.  My Dean Davidson ring that my kids gave me for Mother's Day I wear almost every day.  And finally the gorgeous fabulous Chanel bag that I die for.  

See - there is no such thing as over accessorizing in my eyes!!!!

Rockins scarf, Rebekah Price broach and Dean Davidson ring - Accents

Gucci Sunglasses - Cross Eyed Optical

Military Jacket - Hangar 9

A Cropped Jacket is a Curvy Girls Best Friend...

Years ago my Mom used to tell me ALL THE TIME that I should be wearing little jackets.  She wore them and they looked so cute on her but I just never tried it.  Turns out Mother is always right….once I tried one I've never looked back and now I'm the proud owner of approx 20 jackets of all types - leather, bomber, moto, blazer, tweed but they all have a common theme - cropped and fitted.  I swear a cropped jacket is a curvy girls best friend.  If you have it tailored properly it will fit perfectly in the shoulders, cover the nipple area but not be able to do up and sit just above or at the hips.  Remember I'm speaking for curvy girls right now!!!  Boobs and hips - jackets are a great way to tie an outfit together but still emphasis the right areas.  

The one I'm wearing in this picture is by IRO who hands down makes my favourite leather jackets and tweed blazers.  Don't kid yourself that they are affordable - the regular blazers and little jackets start at around $695 and the leather jackets can go up to $2200 or more (Canadian funds) but I will never get rid of an IRO jacket - they are timeless pieces so more than worth the money.  My leather jackets get worn probably on average of 45 times a year and they just get better year after year.  I have two fabulous IRO jackets coming for 2017 and I'm excited to show them off - a fabulous silver leather jacket that is such a statement and a gorgeous unlined black and white casual blazer.

This one is so pretty in red and navy and I have combined it with a navy Elizabeth and James sleeveless top and white Joe's Jeans that I cuffed in order to show off the beautiful yet horrifyingly uncomfortable Aquazurra heels.  (don't think I'll ever get a sponsorship from Aquazurra)  I finished it off with some new Rebekah Price necklaces - she has a bunch of mix and match necklaces this season that are super fun.  And always a great pair of sunnies - these are my Diors from 2016 that I still wear all the time.

Jacket, Jeans and tank from Hangar 9

Shoes and necklaces - Accents

Dior Sunglasses from Cross Eyed Optical

Last Night's Look….

My husband and I went to a party last night at a beautiful house right on Lake Huron.  It was cold and windy so I wanted a combination of cute and casual but warm and still a bit sexy and this is what I came up with.  I got this sweater recently after seeing a fashion blogger on insta wearing it - Check out @lolariostyle - this is the Palm Springs sweater by Central Park West and I love the low-cut front and cold shoulders.  I picked up these jeans in Florida a couple of weeks ago and I love them - the Frame Le Skinny de Jeanne Cropped jean and I went with a lighter colour then I normally do for a more casual look.  My love/hate relationship with my beautiful Aquazurra shoes continues into summer 2017 (if you have been following me you will know how much these shoes kill me…lol)  They look so great but they are not party shoes.  No way could I stand in these shoes for 5 hours so I just wore them for this picture and then I changed to my Valentino rock stud shoes that I have featured lately.  And then for jewelry I pulled out my Hermes CDC cuff that I love and never have a chance to wear along with my favourite Stephanie Kantis Casablanca ring.  And then the finisher for my outfit was my Valentino Rock Stud sunglasses.

It was a super fun evening filled with wine and food and seeing friends that I only see once or twice a year.

Central Park West Sweater - Revolve Clothing   

Frame jeans - Neiman Marcus Tampa

Sunglasses - CrossEyed Optical