Back to School

I wore a uniform all through high school, so my memories of back to school shopping have more to do with what colour notebook to get or what trendy binder I should chose for my history notes. Nonetheless, I still get nostalgic this time of year when I see all the back to school ads on TV. There’s something to say about being able to re-invent yourself every September. Here are some things I would get if I was going back to school next week.

Have a great long weekend, everyone!

1. Port of call sweatshirt from Jcrew / 2. Moustache Erasers & Rissani Bamboo iPhone Case / 3. Madewell Keds Champion Sneakers / 4. Dooney & Bourke Backpack / 5. iPad / 6. Moleskin notebooks / 7. Ray Ban reading glasses / 8. Predict-A-Pen has the answer to all your important questions: Should I go out with my friends? (without a doubt); study for that test? (dude, no way!); flirt with my teacher? (not for a million $!).

The September Issue

I love Glamour Magazine. And this month, my excitement was even greater than usual when I realized it was time for the most amazing of all issues: the September Issue.

For the magazine’s first ever “full-on fashion issue”, Glamour got the help of Victoria Beckham (by the way, how awesome was it to see the Spice Girls reunited at the London 2012 Closing Ceremonies?).  After a thorough read, I feel ready to make a fashionable transition into fall.

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Here are a few things I learned:

1.  It’s totally OK to wear black at a wedding (not yours!). This is good, since I’m going to one this weekend and was a bit nervous about my black (but oh-so-chic) Calvin Klein dress.
2.  Necklaces shaped like a fake collar are very trendy these days. Not so sure about that one…I’ll ask Emily to do some research and write a post about it. Stay tuned!
3. Purple and oxblood (or Chianti, as Glamour prefers to call it) are THE colours of the season.
4. And, finally, when asked if they would rather have a lifetime supply of Louboutins or one amazing night with Ryan Gosling, 68% of women surveyed by the magazine said they would choose the shoes. I, personally, would pick Ryan (who needs that many Louboutins?)

The Canadian Tuxedo

Recently, Emily wrote a post about how to rock a jean jacket. This – and some of your comments – started a conversation about the expression “Canadian Tuxedo.” She hates it, I think it’s funny.

Regardless, it looks like pairing a jean jacket with jeans is trendier than ever. Even the Canadian Olympic Team did it for the closing ceremonies in London!  What do you think of this fashion trend? Will you be sporting the Canadian Tuxedo this fall? 

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How to Layer Necklaces

Layering necklaces is not a complex trend – yet sometimes it can feel daunting. Am I wearing too many? Is this too flashy? 

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Most days, I simply wear two chains to the office: one 14 inch and another 20 inch, both with beautiful silver pendants. But when it’s time to dress up for date night or an evening out with the girls, I pile on a few more. Ladies: Do not hesitate to combine different colors, textures and lengths. Layering necklaces is the perfect time to mix and match different metals and styles to create a unique aesthetic. To better showcase your extravagant neckwear, I would recommend keeping your outfit simple

If this trend is not for you, try combining a few simple chains of different length, ranging from 12 to 18 inches. Keep the amount under four to prevent excessive tangling!

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