Autumn Street Style

Zara coat
Le chateau trousers and shoes
Costa Blanca top
Scarf from China

A classic trench is a fall staple. I recently got a new one from Zara that is surprisingly warm and fits like a glove. It's been one of my go-to jackets this fall because it protects you so well from the wind and happens to also be water resistant, although for those really wet days, I'd probably stick with a rain coat. I love how it looks with a pair of wide-legged trousers and a pop of colour. And by the way, if you ever want to feel like a detective, just throw on some black gloves, boots, and collared-shirt. Just sayin'.
                                                            

Retro College Chic

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Le chateau coat/Zara turtleneck/American Apparel skirt/vintage boots/National Geographic briefcase

I always love fall in Montreal. There is no autumn more picturesque in Canada. Even though, it is kind of the slow death of summer, heralding in the long, cold, hard Canadian winter...but I digress. Fall is also synonymous with the start of a new school year and this year, as some of you might know, I decided to leap back into university after a few years of getting my bachelor's degree. Cue the plaid skirts, vintage schoolbags and retro college girl vibe! I have to say, dressing the part does make hitting the books and heading to class a bit more fun...

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A Royal Affair

Le Chateau dress/Delilah fascinator/lia sophia necklace (c/o)/vintage handbag/old wedges

Le Chateau vest/Simons shirt and bow tie/Mexx trousers/Browns dress shoes 

It may not have been a royal wedding, but that wasn't going to stop me from whipping out my lovely fascinator for the very first time. Seriously, it was collecting dust on my dresser, I've had it for so long and never worn it! I mean it's not exactly a skinny jean in terms of versatility and cute-but-casual wear. And I am the first to don some sequins to school or the office, but going to Stats class in a fascinator would be a bit too crazy, even for me.

But I was recently invited to a lovely fall wedding and decided to take this baby out for a test-drive. And what a scenic drive it was! I paired it with a lovely retro-inspired Le Chateau dress that coincidentally was almost exactly the same colour. Normally, I hate being so matchy-matchy, but this time, it felt right. In this fashion fantasy, I could practically be on my way to Prince Harry's wedding or something!

Pulling off such a statement look is a delicate operation nonetheless. I wanted to go more muted on the other accessories, namely sporting a simple black wedge and minimal accessories. The lead actor in this story is definitely the headpiece, everything else is a supporting character. The necklace (gifted by lia sophia), was the perfect mix of glam, class and restraint. And my favourite tapestry bag added a nice muted pop of detail and vintage vibe to complete the look.

I have to say, this fascinator might be the hardest fashion piece I've ever had to pull off. But I love a good challenge! And like I always say, at the end of the day, it's really all about confidence.
                                                                

Festival Mode et Design Roundup

Another summer is coming to a close and with it, comes the famous Festival Mode et Design! As usual, there were plenty of events, runway shows, pop-up boutiques, mani stations, giveaways and contests to keep the crowds entertained. It's been a busy summer and I haven't been to as many events as I would have liked, but here's a recap of some of the highlights from the festival.

The festival was a great place to see all the most highly-anticipated fall trends. Some of them were a little more predictable than others (lots of black, burgundy lipstick, fur accents etc.) but there were pops of colour and fun accessories as well.

My favourite show was probably "Mouvement." The hourlong spectacle of sight, sound and fashion was really a feast for the senses. The show was a collaboration between the symphony orchestra, designers, stylists and artists. The concept was quite theatrical and dramatic, and despite the heavy task of mixing artistic genres with such a bold theme to tell a story, they melded seamlessly within each other. The fashion complimented the music, the music complimented the lighting, the lighting complimented the video....it was a thing to behold! And I have to say, the styling of the models was impeccable. The makeup, hair and accessories really created an "other worldly" feel to show. It really really more of a performance than a runway show!

And to close out the festival, I spent the last evening at the VIP lounge, where I enjoyed the upcoming Le Château fall collection. I've always loved their professional wear (who says working in an office has to mean boring black pants suits?) and their coats and boots almost made me excited for fall. Almost.