Ottawa Street Style: Spring Boho fashion in Off-The-Shoulder top

My style goal this spring and summer is to embrace the boho fashion trend, and I think these photos taken at The Tech Wall (a.k.a dog park!) prove that Emma and I nailed it!

I met Emma online, through the Rising Tide Society (Ottawa Chapter). It’s a collaborative group for creatives. We organized this shoot in a few days and made some magic happen! Emma primarily does Ottawa wedding photography, but she’s obviously skilled in street style… wouldn’t you say? These photos came out perfect, and the shoot only lasted 20 min! Now that is talent! She has a great eye and I love the way she makes colours so bright and vibrant!

Now, about the outfit!
I bought my off-the-shoulder top last summer inside Fashion Truck Canada during Bluesfest last year. It was a great investment! I’ve worn it many times and the fact that it’s long and flowy means versatility! I’m wearing Paige jeans from Fashion United,  a vintage Fendi purse, my new Emu Australia mules, sunnies from Ardene (I know!right?) and my hat from Aritzia.

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Easy breezy in a white pleated skirt and blush top

This Sunday, I signed up for a major impromptu photoshoot with the most talented creative powerhouse I know: Brittany Frid, Owner and Creative Director of Satin & Snow, Ottawa’s leading fine art wedding planning and designing company.

Yes. This woman of many talents, is also picking up photography on her not-so-spare time. I’ve been following Brittany over the last two years online and I truly admire her self-made success. Like me, she works hard, non-stop, round-the-clock. That’s what it takes to make it, and my friends, she has made it.

I love her fresh romantic style and her creative eye. She has photographed me in ways that I have never seen myself. It’s remarkable. I am so in love with these photos and feel privileged to have worked with her. You know that I ALWAYS smile in my pictures, it’s my security blanket. I usually hate my serious face, and this woman captured it bang on! Or “BINGO” as she would say! She admitted that she was weary of shooting in the sunlight, and would also be going out of her comfort zone. But I have to say that the light and gentle breeze are what made these pictures come alive.

When I asked what “mood” she wanted to shoot, she told me “light, white and airy”. With only a few minutes to get ready for the photo shoot, I knew only one skirt could pull this look together: my white pleated skirt from Melanie Lynn, circa 2012. I can’t believe I have had it for that long. In fact, I wore it to my best friend’s wedding when I just found out I was pregnant with Victor. Lots of great memories in that skirt! So glad the style has come back. You can pick up a similar pleated skirt at Aritzia (I recently bought the black one!). I paired it with my blush Academy knit tank which I purchased after my Spring Lookbook photoshoot with Smithery and my grey hat (also from Artizia). On my lips, I am wearing Stila’s liquid lipstick in Baci.

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Fall 2015 Favourites: Marsala, Gold and Camel

DESTACADOI was never much a fan of the colour burgundy. It was one of the colours in my high school uniform, that could explain it. But now, I love it! On my nails, on my lips… and in a bag. I need a Marsala bag. Maybe it’s because Marsala is the official 2015 colour of the year, according to Pantone. We truly saw it everywhere this summer; in wedding bouquets and bridesmaid dresses no less. It’s funny how something can grow on you, once you get used to it and see it enough times.
Bouquet-marsalaOn that note, I put together some of my favourite pieces for fall, including makeup, jewellery, accessories, shoes and bags! The colour pallet is mostly camel brown, gold, black and MARSALA! Have fun screen shopping!

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Mode XLusive 2015 Fall fashion

Kevyn Aucoin Lip Gloss, Bloodroses • Kevyn Aucoin • $41.69
Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner • Shiseido • $35
Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm • Laura Mercier • $32.36
Deborah Lippmann Bitches Brew Nail Lacquer • Deborah Lippmann • $25.01
Opi Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs. Nail Lacquer-MIMOSAS FOR MR & MRS • $15
Butter London The Full Monty • Butter London • $18
Fashion Fair Perfect Finish Cream Foundation • $25
M.A.C Powder Blush • $26
Illamasqua Powder Blusher • Illamasqua • $13

Mode XLusive 2015 Fall fashion accessories
Kenzo ‘Tiger’ ring • Kenzo • $128.95
Bcbgeneration Gold Plated Base Metal Fancy Chain And Tassle Y-Necklace • BCBGeneration • $25
Wanderlust & Co Chevron-Stack Rings • Isabella Oliver • $27
Nine West Women’s Nude Strap Watch 32mm NW/1712PKRG • Nine West • $67.93
Versace Gold Medusa Stud Earrings • Versace • $245
Jules Smith Spike Cuff Bracelet, Golden • Jules Smith Designs • $54.11
Burberry Giant Exploded Check Cashmere Scarf • Burberry • $675
Tassel Black Leather Charm/Key Chain • Mackage • $49
Women’s Felt Floppy Hats • Old Navy • $17

Mode XLusive 2015 Fall fashion shoes and boots
Solid class loafer • Gap • $54.95
Converse Jack Purcell Leather Sneakers, Blue • Converse • $83.38
Burberry House Check Detail Rain Boots • Burberry • $375
TOMS Suede Desert Wedge Bootie, Natural Taupe • Toms • $123.68
Design Lab Lord & Taylor Leopard Print Booties • Lord & Taylor • $169
Louise Et Cie Louise Et Cie Albach- Gold Accent Triple Buckle Bootie • Vince Camuto • $137.35
FOREVER 21 Faux Leather Peep Toe Booties • Forever 21 • $45.90
Circus By Sam Edelman D’Orsay Ankle Strap Pumps • Sam Edelman • $42
Vince Camuto Rowin Pointed Toe Stiletto Heel • Vince Camuto • $160

Mode XLusive 2015 Fall fashion bags and purses

FOREVER 21 Metallic Travel Clutch • Forever 21 • $4.90
Saint Laurent Black Quilted Leather Monogram Large Satchel • Saint Laurent • $2,950
Kensie Fall in Line Pebbled Crossbody Bag • Kensie • $89
Chloé medium ‘Marcie’ tote • Chloé • $2,232
Caley-F5 Large Merlot Mesenger Bag • Mackage • $595
Vince Camuto Riley Small Back Pack • Vince Camuto • $298
Vince Camuto Leila- Classic Leather Tote • Vince Camuto • $159–272
Herschel Supply Co. ‘Little America’ backpack • Herschel • $130.39
Calvin Klein Belfast Nylon Backpack • Calvin Klein • $178

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