3 Ways to Wake Up Your Winter Wardrobe

via RStyle.me

Originally posted in The LOOK

This happens every year. Each January, I'm struck with an insatiable appetite for change. And while we haven't had to endure a super tough winter this year, I'm still ready to switch things up. Since I can't grab the next flight to Cabo because my kids would miss me, I'm relying on my wardrobe to help me get through the rest of winter. I've been wearing black and grey nearly exclusively for the past month. Why? Well, my warmest parka is black. My fave furry trapper hat from ALDO is black, too.  I've been wearing only black pants and leggings because, well, I ate 3 boxes of Turtles over the holidays so they're the only ones that fit. 

While black is always in style, too much of it gets tired after awhile. If you're feeling black & grey fatigue, too, here are 3 easy ways to wake up your winter wardrobe right now...

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OUTFIT INSPO | 3 New Ways to Wear Your Long Cardi This Fall

via Mango

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

After an epic late-summer heat-wave (I can't believe I'm about to say this but...) I'm actually excited for it to cool off. Seriously. I check The Weather Network daily, hoping for single digits. I can't wait to throw on the layers, cozy up in sweaters and cover up again. Weird? It must be a Canadian thing. Or that we have no A/C. Yup, that's it. While bare-all bikinis and total K.O. crops get right to the point, there's this unexpected sexiness that comes with sweater weather. And while I live in knits all fall and winter, the extra long cardi has become my favourite go-to piece.

Luckily, the long cardi is something that everybody (and every body) can love, since they're so ubiquitous this season. From thigh-grazing to floor-sweeping, from bold brights to moody neutrals, from chunky marled knits to lightweight dusters, the long cardigan is a cozy piece that will finish your fall outfits to perfection. This season, there are loads of new ways to wear cardigans. Here are 3 of my current faves:

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SHORT STORY | Get Inspired for Summer with these 4 Short & Sweet Looks

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Originally posted in The CLOSET

I've been walking 10,000 steps every day for the past 3 days. Sure, it's not that impressive. I mean, it's early days here. But I'm on a mission and I'm wishin' someone would cure my shortless condition. It's way too cold to wear shorts right now but I know that just around the corner, the sun will heat up our days and stay that way. And so I'm walking to get my legs in shape for all of the sweet shorts hitting stores now. From printed and pop bright, to classic nautical stripes to super cool culottes, there are so many shorts I'm hoping to pick up for the hot days ahead.

While finding great shorts is a battle in and of itself, requiring several changeroom visits to find a pair that fits you right, it's what you pair them with that really matters. Oh nuh-uh-uh, put away that plain old tee, if you please. Sure you can go for the basic and I'm sure you'll look cute. But the shorts of this season aren't just meant for weekend walks to the park. While shorts look right at home for super casual outings like aforementioned parks, music festivals and chilling on the patio with friends, shorts work for fancier affairs, too. Heading to a baby or wedding shower? A pair of shorts with a printed blouse and blazer look just perf. Tired of your 9-to-5 wardrobe grind? A pair of cute new culottes will instantly refresh your work look. 

Now back to my walking. After all, I've only hit 4,500 steps today and short season waits for no one. Get your short & sweet outfit inspiration below...

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FALL FASHION: 5 Go-To Outfits for Moms

Being a mom requires not only many hats, but also many outfit changes. From playdates to parent-teacher interviews, from drop-offs to downward dogs, iVillage.ca asked me to put together 5 dream go-to outfits to help you get impressively dressed for any occasion...

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