The Canadian Uniform

Photos by Kyler Kelly

F21 top and necklace/American Eagle jeans/booties from Hong Kong

Denim is one of the biggest trends this fall, with overalls and jumpsuits being the new thing you didn't think was a thing. Another way to hop aboard this style is donning what can be affectionately coined as the "Canadian Uniform." To be honest, I think there's a third piece I'm missing to make it official, but close enough! The easiest way to try this look out is with a dark plus light colour combo. It breaks up the look just enough. And throw on some statement accessories and you're ready to take on the Canadian autumn....eh?
                                                                  

Western Sweetheart

Photos by Kyler Kelly

F21 top and jacket/thrifted handbag/old boots/dress purchased in China

Fear not, lovely Frockers, although autumn may be nigh, those fall-summer transition looks are some of the most fun things about September! An airy maxi dress or skirt can be worn well into the fall by pairing it with a light top and some boots. And chambray has really become a fall staple. I know I say this a lot, but I really love kicking casual attire up a notch with unusual combinations, pretty details, hits of colour or accessories. So why not chose a denim top with some pretty detailing such as embroidery? Nothing could be country cooler.
                                                                  

Packing Woes

Photos by Kyler Kelly

F21 shirt, headband, purse/Le Château pants/H&M sweater/Winners scarf/thrifted flats

I don't know about you, but I hate packing and I especially hate travel packing. How can one possibly account for all fashion necessities in one carry-on and one checked bag? The worst is when the range of temperature will be at least a 30 degree difference. Down coat? Sandals? Wool sweater? Crop top? What's a girl to do...

I've learned that layering is key. Case-in-point, one of my most well-worn combos during my whirlwind trip to China recently: black pants and a classic chambray shirt. Not only do black pants go with everything, but pairing it with a chambray shirt is an easy way to kick casual travel comfort up a notch. And for those chillier days, I just layered on a cozy sweater or draped a scarf over my shoulders and called it a day.

P.S. I've really gotten into "waist purses" aka FANNY PACKS! There's really nothing better for hands-free traipsing around the globe. There's just enough room to fit a passport, a phone, some lipgloss and a sense of adventure.

                                                                

Robyn à la Mode

Recently, Bouquet of Frocks decided to collaborate with Life is Better Red and the results were delicious! We headed on over to Juliette & Chocolat to share some of Montreal's sweet treats with Robyn of "Life is Better Red" and she returned the favor with a look at one of fall's biggest trends: the classic chambray shirt.

Happy Thanksgiving from Edmonton, where our beautiful fall is in full swing! There 

are so many fashion trends that I am loving for autumn: camo, leather, animal print, 

boots, ankle straps and of course one of my favourites, chambray. I’ve been all over 

my chambray shirt since I picked it up in February, wearing it with maxi skirts, with 

pencil skirts, with short summer skirts, with brightly coloured shorts, tucked in, 

pulled out, button up, unbuttoned… you name it, I’ve done it! 

And that is what I love so much about my chambray shirt, it’s versatility. Now, as we 

are moving into fall in Edmonton, there are even more variations. I love the look of a 

tailored chambray shirt paired with coloured denim or a skinny military pant. 

While going out for a walk to enjoy the gorgeous fall colours on Thanksgiving 

weekend, I put together an outfit featuring my well-loved chambray shirt. I paired 

the shirt with my favourite pair of coloured denim (to avoid the Canadian Tuxedo), 

an extremely comfortable pair of jeans in a rich mulberry. I dressed the outfit up 

with a chunky necklace and some sparkly bracelets. I threw on my favourite brown 

leather ankle boots and my black leather biker jacket and I was ready to go. 

Hopefully this beautiful fall weather will last for at least a couple more weeks, giving 

me a chance to show off some more fall fashion before I am forced to hide it all 

under my super warm and puffy Canada Goose coat.

Chambray Shirt: J. Crew / Jeans in Mulberry: Rag & Bone / Leather Ankle Boots: Ecco 

/ Leather Jacket: Billabong (vintage aka from grade 8) / Necklace: J. Crew/ Bracelets: 

J. Crew & Kate Spade

***LOYAL FROCKERS, BOUQUET OF FROCKS NEEDS YOU!*** 

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