I bought an Aritzia parka in 2016 and have worn the coat religiously for the past seven years. The Aritzia parka is probably the best investment piece I have in my wardrobe and I still love it to this day. Canadians have mastered the art of creating a warm winter coat. This year I became …
Boucle is Back! How to Style + Where to Buy
Walk into any fashion retailer in London and you will most likely find a boucle jacket. Boucle jackets have been in fashion since Chanel designed and created the first boucle jacket in the 1950s. Boucle jackets are synonymous with Chanel but you can now find these jackets at many high street retailers like Zara and …
The Trendiest Trouser of the Year: Culottes
2023 is the year of the culottes. What are culottes? Culottes are wide-leg, cropped trousers. Culottes are full at the bottom and resemble a midi skirt rather than classic trousers. The first time I heard the word ‘culottes’ was at work when our culottes were selling well. These trousers have been around for many years …
How to Find the Perfect Wallet to Fit Your Needs
I use my wallet on a daily basis. I grab it and put it in my bag before work, grab it when I need to take the tube, and grab it whenever I need to pay for something. Right now I use a Blue Q Coin purse as my wallet. It is made from 95% …
How to Start Curating Your Autumn Wardrobe Using Mango’s End-of-Summer Sale
Many fashion brands are starting to wrap up their end-of-season sales which is the best time to shop for a bargain! A fashion industry insider secret is that fashion brands will try their hardest to clear out old stock at the end of their sale period. This means the largest discounts will occur a few …
This is the Best Way to Shop Black Friday Deals From a Fashion Student
Black Friday is almost here! This year it felt like Black Friday was a whole season in itself, and I am so ready to stop hearing the words ‘Black Friday’. I am not a shopaholic and will not be shopping until I drop but I do love a good deal. This year, many retailers are …
Footwear Londoners are Actually Wearing in Autumn 2022
Last week I spoke with a London-based fashion merchandiser, and she mentioned that Londoners are not wearing boots this autumn. We talked about how the fashion industry had changed after COVID-19, and she said that many Londoners swapped seasonal boots for seasonless sneakers. Immediately, I thought about what footwear high-street fashion brands are selling and …
The Best Street Style Outfits From Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23
Copenhagen fashion week happens twice a year and is the leading Nordic fashion week. Spring/Summer 2023 fashion week took place from August 9-12 and was meant to inspire and encourage the fashion industry to become more sustainable. Copenhagen fashion week kicks off an autumn season filled with fashion shows. It is the first fashion week …
What Women Are Actually Wearing in London This Spring
London has turned up the heat and with it begins the yearly transition to spring/summer outfits. The two most popular items women are wearing in London are midi skirts and midi dresses. This past Saturday, it was sunny and warm and almost every woman I passed on the street was wearing a midi dress. Yesterday …
Spring is Here! Top 3 Women’s Sunglasses For 2022
Spring has officially arrived in London! The sun is shining every day, and it feels like the whole city is coming alive. With the sun out to play, people are dusting off their sunglasses or heading to the shops to pick up a new pair for the season. Every year it seems like fashion websites …