Smells Like Teen Spirit

New grunge perfection from the 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall '15 runway. 

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Kendall and Kylie might be the girls bringing back grunge right now, but it was the other K - Kurt Cobain of course, who inspired it all. Seattle in the early nineties was where it all went down and while the grunge music scene changed a generation, the clothes brought the whole Nevermind vibe to life.

This season, I can't think of a more wearable trend for a dream weekend wardrobe. After all, once the work week's done and you have nothing to do, you might as well do it like a scene out of Reality Bites, right? I'm talking plaid flannel shirts tied around your waist, combat boots perfect for stomping the angst out, and distressed boyfriend jeans (preferably actually borrowed from your rockstar boyfriend). Craving something a little more girly? Channel Winona Ryder, download the Singles soundtrack, then throw on some ditsy florals and dance around, either in a little floral dress worn with black (ripped) tights, or in those black floral Doc Martens you've always wanted.

Check out the grunge-inspired finds we can't wait to wear this fall ('90s attitude not included), and be sure to play the video below while you're at it. So good...

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INSPIRED | 10 Fresh Fall Outfits

September can be a crazy expensive month. Luckily, sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to keep our fall outfits looking fresh. In my article for W Dish this week, I was tasked with putting together 10 pretty looks you’ll want to wear over and over again this fall, whether you’re compiling a want list or just want to reinvent what’s already in your closet. Enjoy!

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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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COAT CHECK | The Outerwear Picks You'll Love to Wear This Fall

via Ricki's

Originally posted in The LOOK

I've always believed that a woman can never have too many coats. But if you live in Thunder Bay, you can actually say this and mean it. I mean, between fall and spring, we're talking 8 solid months of outerwear needs. You need a coat you can count on, a jacket that just won't quit and a parka that can prove its worth time and time again.

This fall might be the perfect time to update your outerwear collection. Whether you've actually worn out your old coats or your current coats are simply way out-of-date, we've got loads of new options for you to consider this year. From lightweight vests and anoraks, to fashion slayers that are never an afterthought, to cozy coats that will keep you covered no matter what the forecast brings, see our all-out outerwear edit below. 

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FALL FASHION | How to Shop Smart on a Small Budget

via H&M

Originally posted in The CLOSET

September always feels like the perfect month to start fresh. Whether you're back at school or just sent your little ones off, whether you're getting getting back into a fitness routine or just paying those endless bills, bills, bills, September can be a crazy expensive month. 

Since fall is my favourite shopping season of all, I've been tasked with finding ways to look on point without doing major damage to an overstretched budget Luckily, there are loads of smart chic buys flooding into stores for fall that don't feel like you have to sacrifice a thing. From layering pieces that'll make you want this heatwave to end, to the boots that will make you swoon, read on for the smart buys that will help you reach your full fashion potential this fall. 

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