Last weekend I spent time in the Big City, and it was uh-maze-ing. It is like every bone in my body knows it belongs there. I feel a sense of ease - a calmness that only the busy streets of Manhattan can evoke. It's a feeling of being home that is only otherwise felt during Christmas at mom and dads. It's magic and there are many reasons it is the most wonderful city on earth. As good ol' Sinatra once said, if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere, it's up to you, New York, New York.
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Casual style is usually one of three things - 1) something guys don't put much thought into (oh, it's Saturday, I think I'll just wear my workout gear all day) 2) have no idea how to achieve or 3) is so perfectly put together it looks effortless. Obviously you should be trying to achieve the third. It can be difficult to put together a casual look that looks good but doesn't look like you're trying to hard - this is one of the most common style questions I receive.
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So, turns out Chicago 110% lives up to its hype. WOW, what a cool city! Not only does it have a unique vibe, similar to that of NYC, it is beautiful, friendly, diverse, trendy and exceptionally CLEAN! One of my favourite activities I got to experience while in the city was the architectural boat tour. I am not normally one for tours, or anything touristy for that matter, but this one was exceptional - you take a boat through the rivers of downtown Chicago while your charismatic and intelligent guide tells you all about the different buildings. It was pretty cool.
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I cannot wait to scope out the shopping districts, the food scene and indulge in some uniquely crafted cocktails. I've been receiving lists of 'must dos' from some of my friends and every single one of them has ensured me that I am going to absolutely love the Chicago vibe. Underground supper clubs, speakeasies, unique coffee shops, juice bars, shopping, street style, SOUL CYCLE and live music equate to a personal heaven for me.
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Although I truly believe that personal style should be unique and confidence can make up for (almost) every broken style rule, there are a few style mistakes that are unknowingly made and unforgivable but can be easily fixed by reading this post!
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Have you ever purchased or been interested in purchasing a leather jacket? Have you ever really, really wanted to channel your inner Danny Zuko? If you haven't taken the leather jacket plunge yet, there is no better time than now. Although the price tag can seem outrageous (depending on the brand and quality of leather of course) we strongly believe that a great fitting leather jacket is worth the investment!
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Last night I had the honour of dressing models for Nordstrom's opening gala in Calgary. This is the first Nordstrom store in Canada, and the event was nothing short of amazing. From the live band, French macarons, vegan brownies and champagne to the oodles of fantastic clothing and accessories, this is one event that I would argue will go down in Calgary's fashion history.
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Even though I am a serious summer lover, I can’t help but get a little bit excited about the emergence of fall. Not only are the September issues of magazines (men’s and women’s) the best of the year, we get to pull out our comfortable boots and warm sweaters.
This blog will outline the ins and outs of fall fashion – what to keep, what to get rid of and what to add to your wardrobe.
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With Labour Day around the corner, I got thinking about old-fashioned style rules (no white after Labour Day for example) that are now OK to break. I spent quite a bit of time scanning the fall/winter 2014 collections and have seen common trends, many of which are great examples of old style rules that designers are now pushing to break.
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Banana Republic has just released their new "Startup Guy" line, which literally is inspired by.... startup guys and the Bay area. San Francisco is known for their laid back, anti high-fashion style - Mark Zuckerberg used to wear a hoodie everywhere, even to the chic tech awards show.
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Summer is finally upon us and it is time to stock up on some essential summer gear! Continue reading for a selection of summer 2014 must-haves!
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Lately we have been obsessing over the sports-luxe trend - not only is it mega comfortable, it looks super cool if put together properly.
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Keeping up with the latest style trends can feel like a moving finish line - right when you think your wardrobe is perfectly on trend, colours, fits and fabrics change. Because constant trend changes can be expensive and exhausting, we have created a list of 2013 trend items that have staying power throughout 2014.
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Accessories are becoming increasingly popular among fashion savvy men, male fashion bloggers and menswear designers. To stay ahead of the curve, we encourage you to read on...
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