EVERYDAY STYLE // A LONG WALK

I don't know why I sometimes miscalculate how far things are. On a very nice November day, I decided to walk from Yonge to Dufferin along Queen Street - thinking it was only about 30 minutes walk. I didn't realise how far it was until I finally reached the restaurant and I was ready to chow down for some food. Then after meeting Kate and Neha, we slowly walked back to east and decided to chill at a Starbucks... only then did I realise how sore my legs were from all that walking. Don't mind my hair... it gets a little crazy when I've been walking outside.

EVERYDAY STYLE // VIBRANT GREEN

Yes! I was wearing shorts and no jacket and it's November! Toronto had record breaking temperature this past Sunday with the high of 18 and I just couldn't contain my excitement. I met up with Kate for a much needed photo session and Queen Street-strolling during a day where staying indoors was not an option. 

I decided I wanted to be vibrant and decided to pair my new evergreen Joe Fresh shirt with the Gap shorts and a pair of printed tights that I bought last year and never worn. And I finally got to test drive my new pair of Naturalizer shoes. I am totally loving the burgundy colour, its nice to see a pop of colour in the Fall/Winter.

Hopefully, we will be enjoying a couple of more days of this weather. 

EVERYDAY STYLE // FUR VEST

Toronto's weather is so temperamental - you just never know what kind of weather we will get. Luckily, today was a glorious sunny Autumn day. Not too chilly. Not too warm. Just perfect. It was a perfect day to just dress casually. My go-to-shirt right now is the denim button down shirt I got from Forever 21. I normally don't really buy anything from there because it gets way too overwhelming. I paired it with my vest with a fur hood by Bess, I got a couple of years from Hong Kong. I absolutely love it and it's my go-to item for the fall season. Recently, I've been using my tote I got from Bicyclette as my "purse" - perfect choice when you are shopping around.

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EVERYDAY STYLE // FALLEN LEAVES

Cape from Anthropologie, Shirt from Joe Fresh, Bag from Rebecca Minkoff,

Jeans from Gap, Boots from Winners, Glasses from Chanel

I spotted some fallen leaves yesterday and as the temp drops to the late teens this weekend. I can't help feel giddy. You have no idea how much I love Fall. I get to finally take out my capes out for a spin after a dreary winter, a wet spring and a hot summer... It's always about layers but add so colours, florals and prints. Fall 2012 couldn't be anymore exciting. 

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BASICS // JOE FRESH

Joe Fresh is the best place to buy good basics on a budget price that will ground your wardrobe. A couple of days ago, I went to the Joe Fresh/Loulou event at Queen and Portland. I spotted their coloured denim for $19 and a simple 3/4 cotton shirt for $10. I paired it with my fur vest, tassled necklace, RM Mac Mini and the Geox studded flats... you get a good transitioning outfit for fall.

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Leopard love.

I was never really fan of leopard print but when I saw this leopard beret from Bicyclette Boutique! I just had to get it! Today I paired it with my Joe Fresh tied-up white blouse & trench coat!

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Trench love!

Vera Wang 2012 Fall Bridal

"You don’t alter Vera to fit you; you alter yourself to fit Vera." (Bride Wars)

LG Fashion Week is almost finishing up in Toronto and my mind is blown with all the amazing stuff that the designers have up their sleeves for next year. But Vera Wang 2012 Fall Bridal takes the cake. I am loving the champagne colour with the combination of black rather than the normal whites. Talk about drama! And loving it!

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{Images via Wedding Chicks}

Art Student.

How befitting posing in front of my diploma from York U, when I get a comment from work that I dressed like an art student. It was a chilly day today. So I decided to throw on my fur vest with my checkered shirt, jeans and finally took out my Uggs. Yes. I wear Uggs. They are so comfy. Don't hate. I got so many compliments on my glasses. I found these when I was in Asia last year. I normally don't wear glasses but today my contacts was giving me problems. And that summed up my outfit. I love the no dress code at work. I normally just dress what I feel.

Polka Dot fun!

I got a comment today by my coworker that I looked like a girl from the 60s - I will take that as a compliment - with my latest hairstyle, polka dot top paired it with my wide leg denim - my job is complete! Polka dot love!

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Crunch. Crunch.

The leaves are changing colours and now it's all about the crunching of the leaves on the ground! I still can't believe the weather we are getting even if it's wet & gloomy! I'm still able to wear my flats I got from the Zara Spring/Summer collection.

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Blush

Mid-20's temperatures in October. Amazing. Good news for my wardrobe. I was able to have another go with my blush pink top I got from a store in First Markham Place several months ago. I paired it with jeans and the Coach brown bag. Just a simple outfit for work.

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This & That Cape.

On Friday, I met up with my lovelies in Yorkville and after a pitcher of sangria & a plate of nachos at the Hemingways patio. We decided to drop by Anthropologie and there hung the most beautiful cape. I actually saw this on the website and vowed to get it. But, it slipped my mind until Friday. I went over and just had to take it off from the hanger and slip it on. Ahh... what a beaut. Now... if only the price tag would cooperate with me.

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Let it flow...

I had to take advantage of the gorgeous weather that Mother Nature had to offer us... that I finally wore my silk maxi dress I purchased from Anthropologie Seattle! Who wouldn't love a dress that used to be $200 - and I got it for $50! Steal! It's sometimes a good idea to just wait & see!

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy long weekend!

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One accented scarf...

Who knew a quick browse through Pacific Mall, a couple of years ago, would lead me to one of my favourite scarves I own and the fact that it was ridiculously cheap is a bonus! What drew me to this scarf was the bold contrasting colours of the reds, blues, greens and yellows - and with the addition of this scarf it just makes any outfit look more vibrant and interesting. Today, I paired the scarf with a wool cardigan from Anthropologie, and a Forever21 buttoned down white blouse.

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Comfy Gray!

The fall crisp weather is here and what better way to bring out the sweaters and scarves. I dropped by Bicyclette, a cute Queen Street West boutique, a couple of days ago and found the most comfiest gray knitted wool sweater! I matched it with the Michael Kors 'Wild at Heart' scarf from Holt's and paired it with black leggings and knee-high black boots. A Perfect fall outfit.

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