In Part 1, I showed you a casual look that has a spring-like flare while being warm and cozy… for those last few days of winter (hopefully)! This is all from a style segment I recently did on Breakfast Television. Today, I want to do a breakdown of the second winter-to-spring look. For those of you who like to mix and match different styles, you’re going to love this outfit. Model #2: Kyla Jackson A funky work outfit A couple more pics… Why this works: This is a stunning floral, silk dress that has many rich, vibrant colours – it’s the perfect transition piece for spring. The baby blue suede jacket is the nice balance between edgy and sweet… it’s an unconventional garment for work. Now, not everyone can pull off this outfit for the office. If the jacket is too much for your work environment, feel free to swap it out for a more traditional looking blazer/jacket. I’d keep the baby blue though. It’s a great nod to spring while keeping you warm until it’s time to toss the jacket aside. I love her hair – a fun, fresh look for the new season. Her lip colour is a great complement to the deep blue shades in this dress. Go ahead and dress this up with a dressier shoe and belt. I chose to dress it down with a braided belt and nude, matte shoe with a dark wooden heel. Stay tuned for Part 3 of this style segment… I’ll be posting it in a few days. Thanks to House of Tin Salon, Makeup by Bean and Gravity Pope.
Part 1: Winter to spring… wait, it’s still cold outside!
Good Morning! For those that didn’t get to see it, here’s my most recent style segment with Breakfast Television. I had a great time putting this segment together. What the segment was about I get it (as in, I get the objective of the fashion industry… which I love) but I sometimes think it’s kind of silly to have all these stunning, fashion-forward spring/summer items when we (we=those of us who live in a fairly cold climate) can’t even wear these for at least another month or two. No, it’s not warm in April or even May. I certainly do see people pretending it’s warm outside so that they can sport the latest, greatest spring/summar pieces. Instead of walking around – freezing to death – I thought I’d show you how to move towards a more spring-like look, while recognizing that we are still in the tail-end of winter. Before I do a breakdown of the first outfit from the style segment, I’d like to thank House of Tin Salon, Makeup by Bean and Gravity Pope Model #1: Alexandra Van Essen Weekend Casual Why this works: This is a great “walking around town” outfit because it’s comfy, put-together and has an element of “spring” to it (see that nautical-inspired sweater?). I can see this working for a light winter day where the sun is out and you have a latte in hand. The navy, striped sweater has long sleeves so it will definitely keep you warm and the blue, A-line jacket is fully lined – again, this is perfect for added warmth. I’d definitely add a light scarf (an extra pop of colour would be great) and a pair of sunglasses for window-shopping and a stroll. I like that this jean has colour to it. If you are feeling extra bright and sassy, go ahead and swap these for an even brighter pant (yes, you’ll look fabulous). I’m showing an exaggerated cuff on this jean. I know some of you will get this right away and some of you aren’t quite sure. This is when you should play up your own style… this is just what I like with this outfit. What do you like? A light, suede bootie is a great way to feel a bit more spring-like without freezing the tootsies. I love this one because the stacked heel is low enough to walk around in. I also like the leather strap around the ankle- it’s an interesting deail without look too overdone. I love the light waves in her hair as it looks more casual and effortless. For makeup, you may not want a lot on your face in the middle of the day- I get it. That’s why this more natural lip works with this overall look (check out House of Tin Salon and Makeup by Bean for more hair and makeup tips… they are amazing!). For accessories, all that’s been added to this outfit is an earring with an interesting, unexpected pop of colour. This
You can certainly take a fun blazer into your spring wardrobe
I’ve recently started hosting my own style segment on Shaw TV’s Press 2 Play. It’s been pretty fun to put this together. For this segment, I’m showing you how to take a single item – an interesting blazer with fun colour blocking – and create 3 different outfits (for both work and play). This is a lovely Judith and Charles blazer (it’s part of a full suit actually) and can be found at Awear Style Company (check them out for other amazing items also). Here’s a sneak peek at the blazer (love my “ta-da” hands…): Watch here FYI- our lovely model is Anastasia Frolov. She’s stunning!