Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 1:42PM 
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!
Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:09PM 
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.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 9:23PM 
The Julia Cape at Roots
Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop
While it's hard to pinpoint exactly what makes an outfit Pin-worthy, there's one trick that will forever change the way you dress. And since summer calls for outfits that can handle the heat above all else, fall feels like the perfect time to put this not-so-secret secret into practice. It's called the third-piece rule.
While 2-piece outfits are enough to keep you from scoring an indecent exposure warning from your HR department, it's that essential third piece that will make you feel like your outfit is complete. Fashion stylists and bloggers wouldn't be caught dead leaving their apartments without their third piece on. Even staffers at Nordstrom, Banana Republic, and Madewell (among others) are encouraged to follow this guideline - they're asked to always wear outfits on the job comprised of 3 pieces, not including their shoes. And style goddesses like Olivia Palermo usually add a 4th or 5th piece in, just because they can.
Luckily, the trick is super simple to pull off. Put on your pants or skirt & top. Fine. Now don't forget that third piece. Layer on a jacket, blazer, vest or a statement accessory (necklace, fun belt, oversized scarf, fedora), and you'll instantly take a basic outfit to another level. Wearing jeans and a striped tee? Add a printed vest or blazer over top. Rocking a tulle skirt & a t-shirt? Try adding a little moto bomber. How about leggings and a sweater? Don't forget your blanket poncho. Once you've mastered the third piece, it's time to play around with 4th and 5th elements. Add a printed belt, a sleek necklace or ear jackets - generally speaking, pick 2 neutral colours and then add one unexpected pop of colour in one of your accessories. And don't be afraid to take your cues from the street style pros - after all, they've spent a lifetime perfecting this trick.
See below for the fall layers that will help you get it just right...
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 1:06PM 
Backstage at the Chloé Fall '15 show - via Style.com
Originally posted in The LOOK
It's the most wonderful time of the year. While most people are mourning the loss of summer, we style slaves are staring at the silver lining - poring over September issues, shaking out our summer closets and making room for the sweaters, boots and jeans that will define our fall season. Okay, fine, I'm totally going to miss the warm weather, too. But when it comes to fashion, no other season is better than fall.
And this season, there is SO much to be excited about. From oversized cardis and distressed jeans to pretty dresses and jewels that will make dressing for work a joy, Fall '15 is loaded with tempting finds. While some of my fashion friends are snobs (and they know it), throwing their entire shopping budgets at designer pieces, I'm all about mixing the high with the low. If I see something designer that I know I'll wear forever, I don't mind saving up and making the investment. But most of the time, it just doesn't make sense to spend money when you don't have to, especially when you're just doing it for the label.
I get some of my best jeans at American Eagle. I find some of the coolest random pieces at Bootlegger and edgy little accessories at ALDO (always a shock to my Toronto friends at Fashion Week). And with its new design team, RW&CO. is poised to become every working-girl's new favourite go-to. I included just a few pairs of shoes as a teaser this time but count on a full fall shoe report in the coming weeks.
Still need some convincing that fall is actually a good thing? Whether you're going back to school or just feel ready to refresh your wardrobe, I've handpicked 45 pieces (almost all under $100) that will make you extra stylish this fall. Don't you just love retail therapy?
Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:41AM 
Prabal Gurung Fall '15 - Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images North America
Originally posted in The CLOSET
Orange you glad summer's almost over? No? You're right, no. Definitely no. But judging by what designers sent down the Fall '15 runways and the palpable (make that pulpable) buzz surrounding the season's juiciest colour, looks like we'll be able to take some colour comfort for the new season.
No shade stood out so vibrantly for fall as orange. I'm talking in yo face, unapologetic, orange. Designers like Derek Lam, Jill Stuart, and Prabal Gurung splashed their collections with the vibrant shade and fall looked far brighter for it. Orange was shown mostly head-to-toe on the runway, but the shade looked especially wearable when mixed with tan & black, with bright white or even, surprisingly, with merlot.
You might not be super stoked for fall but remember fellow stylistas, shopping makes everything better. Get your dose of Vitamin C here with my top orange picks to wear now and all the way into fall.