montreal has the most beautiful of fall’s, and its also my favourite season because its the only appropriate time to whip out all of my go-to jackets. recently got this penfield vest from the dudes over at tiger distribution (who distribute many favorites in streetwear around canada : wesc, penfield, brixton and gram). not only is the down so, so cozy but the jamieson’s of shetland fair isle knit is such a cute add on!
hands down, whilst skimming through all the prefall collections, carven was the chosen one. too many other collections either had a little too much going on (like acne) or not enough going on (like the flop that was jil sander). i like this back to school, nerd fever, super well tailored thing they have going. getting dressed like this isn’t even difficult as long as you have the right pieces. it actually makes life a lot easier. whatever it takes to get me out of the house quicker in the morning, not looking like a mess, works for me!
just on the lookout for staples that can get me through the next few months of cold, and hopefully successful hibernation. or maybe, im just looking for another excuse to bring out my inner old lady. brogues/loafers, big gray cardis, and cozy plaid anything is what i have in mind. check out : svpply.com/goldzmine for more of my picks.
hello readers! don’t think i’ve forgotten about you. i’ve just been incredibly underwhelmed by this side of the planet. i guess i was just taken in by the overstimulation of all my senses back in china. please accept my sincere apology in the form of street style photos (i wish i could fix more problems this way) from montreal fashion week ss12.
my recent eyewear purchases. oh so proud and in love with them. the first pair are karen walker ‘one’ sunglasses and the latter are oliver peoples glasses. i guess i went a little tortoise crazy.
two looks i really enjoy from band of outsiders resort 2011 collection. digging the casual cool on the runway. a lot of labels went a little too overboard with their resort collections for my liking. plus, you can wear these outfits into the fall. these looks suit pretty much anyone too! and are easy to replicate, even if you cant get your hands on the real pieces.
i got a sneak peek preview of converse’s fall winter 2011 collection, over at candi bar. despite overdosing on ringpops, chocolate strawberries and slushies, i managed to take some photos of my favorite picks from the massive selection. they also had an interesting take on red wing boots, adding their laidback converse feel. i liked all the suede and high quality leather which was being used, and the warm suede colorways perfect for fall.
milan fashion week was not my thing. im more of a london and new york gal. here’s graeme armour fw 11 which is essentially the best of both worlds, having shown in nyc in the past, and this season in london. im digging this clean futuristic, goth cowboy, im-a-boy-no-im-a-girl-actually-im-just-zorro look. leather frills, luxirare-esque cowhide and naughty but nice cutouts made these outfits. he definitely played it safe with all the black, but apparently the buyers are going nuts for graeme armour, having it be so wearable. meenal mistry of style.com put it best, “like sex, black sells”.
it seems everyone is getting a taste of canadian winters lately, what with the end of the world approaching and all.. so, might as well say hello to 2011 in a nice coat rather than look like a frazzled mess. many variations of my favourite styles: the duffle, shearling, trench, and so on, in the dominant colors of my wardrobe: beige, grey, black. well done, margaret howell.
no time to sit and ponder, things just fly off my shelves and onto my body in the morning. the sun was perfect outside so i thought i’d join my dog in running around the backyard, so yes, this is in fact a self-taken photo! that hat was so cozy, but along with all the other hats i bought for this fall, it is now lost. now ive nothing to keep my brain warm, oh well.
