PINK VS. BLUE | Meet the Top Colours of 2016

Dior S/S 2016 - via Harpers Bazaar UK

Originally posted in The CLOSET

As a fashion addict, I'm always curious to see Pantone's yearly colour reveal. Is it going to be bright? Is it going to be pretty? And will it really even matter? I mean let's face it - last year's colour announcement was a total downer.  Marsala? Hmm. I don't know about you, but I don't like watered-down wine in any context.   For 2016, Pantone took note and hit us with not one but two top picks for its shades of the year. The pretty in pink Rose Quartzand tranquil blue Serenity feel totally right right now. I mean, why pit boy vs. girl when you can have both?   

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THINK PINK: #BattlePink for Rethink Breast Cancer is On and We Need Your Votes!

When I was asked to take part in this year’s fashion battle in support of Rethink Breast Cancer, I was tickled pink.  I adore my job and I love helping women with their fashion choices, but using my fashion blog for something really important? Now, that’s a fashion challenge I’ll gladly take on.

Rethink Breast Cancer has enlisted the help of a small group of on-air personalities, stylists and bloggers, (including The Food Dudes, MTV Host Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, designer Janette Ewen and yours truly) to duke it out in this year’s #BattlePink, where we’ve been challenged to get creative with October’s limited-edition PINK products from brands like Aerie, OPI, Swarovski and Civello Salon.

My mission? Style up the Swarovski Slake Bracelet. Pink and glittery? That all you got? Since daughters, moms and grandmothers alike are all affected by breast cancer, I asked my 6 year-old to give me a hand. Our pic shows how we all support each other in this battle, whether you’ve been affected by breast cancer or not. Plus, if I’m honest, I’m hoping the cuteness will win us some extra votes ;)

You can vote for us or for anyone else. Seriously! The best  part? No matter who you vote for,  each vote counts to help raise money for Rethink Breast Cancer. So good, right? Plus, simply by voting, you’ll be entered to win a super luxe gift basket containing PINK products valued at $500.

Show your support and cast your #BattlePink votes HERE, and be sure to spread the word. Thanks for your time and for your support, beauties! Together we can help beat this thing!

Oh, and just in case you've never seen this clever vid from Rethink, watch 'Your Man Reminder' here: 

The Season's Must-Have Moto

Bright Wool Moto Jacket, $128, GAP

Everyone is going mental over this bright wool moto and for good reason(s):

1) It's wool, not leather, so it's actually affordable.

2) It comes in this amazing shade of pink - THE colour of the season.

3) The Gap Make Merry Sale is on, so it's 35% off if you buy it by tonight. No pressure.

You've been doing a lot of shopping for everyone else these days. Time to give yourself a little pat on the back. Or in this case, an AMAZING new jacket on your back. Am I right?

xx

Krystin Lee of Suburban Faux-Pas fame rocking her Gap Wool Moto Jacket.

Jenny Jovanovic of Crazy Style Love pairs her moto w windowpane pants, also from Gap.

Fall 2013 Colour Report: PINK

Sigrid Agren by Paul Wethrell for T Style Magazine - photo via New York Times

While it takes a confident man to wear pink, it also takes guts for a modern woman to pull off the hue, too. I mean, let's face it, in a world where women wear the pants, bring home the bacon and rule the roost, pink is often seen as a sugary step backwards. One only has to look to Elle Woods and those Harvard haters to remember how judgy people can get about a little blonde dye and a bubblegum pink Chanel handbag...

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The 10 Fall Pieces to Pick Up Now

Originally posted in The CLOSET

It's never too early to get a jump on the new season, especially when August already feels like September. Pick up these 10 key pieces to wear now and right into fall...

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