Frances Baker Summer 2012

December 4, 2012November 11, 20144 Comments

I had been anticipating the launch of Frances Baker Summer collection for awhile now. And finally, starting last week and throughout, Josie began revealing pieces from her collection, and oh my, it did not disappoint! With this collection she pretty much summed up how I like to dress in the summer. Something simple, light-weight, but has such lovely details to it that you don’t feel too dressed down. From what I read on her blog, this was her intention, and she executed it perfectly.

Now, I shouldn’t be so cruel and torture myself with summer collections, as it has officially become winter here in Toronto. Our first snow fall was just a few nights ago. I can’t even really foresee myself wearing anything like this for the next coming months, but these photos brighten the dark days here and get me excited about the long-coming summer season. I think maybe my favorite thing about this collection is the 70’s feel. I’m pretty into that right now. The long floral dresses and overall dress really speak to my sensibilities right now. The ruffle details on the longer dresses really add something nice, making them super feminine in the best way possible. I also love all the pieces being paired with clogs – i love clogs – it really adds to the 70’s vibe of the whole collection. All in all, I’d like to get my hands on some of these pieces and make them a part of my summer closet.

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Red Valentino A/W ’12

November 27, 2012November 11, 20142 Comments

Okay, so I’m pretty much obsessed with everything about this collection. Red Valentino‘s A/W ’12 collection is a compilation of everything I love when it comes to styling, colors/fabrics, femininity and vintage-looking clothing. The light/deep rose, cream and off-white fabrics call to me. I know I had previously said I’m not usually a fan of big labels, but I can make an exception for something so perfect. It’s filled with cute collars, pretty ruffles, lace trim, drop-waist minis paired with knee high socks and the military style cape! The collection features 2 pairs of trousers, which, if I wore pants more often, those would be it. It almost speaks to my fashion aesthetic…skirts/dresses everyday and pants once in a blue moon. The calf-length dresses with long sleeves and high neck lines have an amish-feel to them, which I don’t have a problem with at all. I don’t, however, much like the shoes. That is okay though, the good out-weighs the bad.

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Carven A/W ’12

November 20, 2012November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I’m not normally a huge fan of big labels, they can sometimes seem overwhelming and I can never picture how they would be wearable on a day-to-day basis. Which is generally not the point of them, but I can’t truly appreciate anything unless I feel I can wear it in real life. That being said, Carven could be my one and only exception. Guillaume Henry never seems to disappoint, and his A/W ’12 upholds this right. He designs clothes with subtle yet beautiful detail and are also totally wearable. I could see myself in anyone of these pieces, maybe with the exception of the peplum-style sweater. The whole collection is full of rich colors, which could brighten any dreary day. Structured dresses in celadone, mini skirt and jacket sets, beautiful cotton lace, multicolored striped wool, big collars, shorts in mossy green, cut-out suede, bright silk dresses and the wedge t-strap shoes!! The whole collection is actually pretty simple (which i love), but the fabrics and styling make it so fun (I sound like an old lady). I’m a huge fan of wearing dresses and skirts all year round, so this whole collection is pretty much my ideal for fall/winter wear.

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Twenty Seven Names

November 13, 2012November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Lately I’ve been really drawn to plainer outfits, maybe a little less frilly, and a little on the darker side. Maybe it’s just the season, or maybe it’s me getting older, and feeling like the way I dress should reflect that a little bit. Whatever the reason, though, labels like Twenty Seven Names just seem, to me, to tie the girly in with the grown up absolutely seamlessly. Pairing sweaters with flouncy full skirts, and making more masculine collared shirts in perfect tiny polka dot prints.

Every single item just looks equal parts pretty and practical, and I’m so happy that they styled the collection with flats, because lately they’re all I’ve been wanting to wear. It helps that each outfit looks easy to layer, making it all perfect for when Canadian Winters make me want to give up on style all together, and just swaddle myself in a blanket for three months. Now, to get my hands on that Crepe Shift Dress…..