The Selection: Mango craze

Love the jacket, pants and dress.
Jacket & dress available Dec 4. Pants: Slim-fit Suit Trousers 

Chain Trimmed Boucle Jacket. Beware, this one Kate Moss is sporting looks drastically different on the actual Mango models on mango.com. I do not like the one the Mango model is wearing... Makes me think it's not even the same jacket they're selling

Love the skirt, Metallic Brocade Mini-skirt

Cropped Boucle Jacket

Tulle Turtle-neck Jumper, Metal Beads Mini Skirt.

I don't know when Mango got so gorgeous but I'm loving it. The outfits here are from Mango's AW12 collection and the ones with Kate Moss look particularly gorgeous. Not a big fan of Karlie Kloss but even she looks good in these outfits. Here is my selection. You stay classy, Toronto.

No specific links provided:

Slim-fit Suit Trousers, $69: http://shop.mango.com/

Sparkly black dress, $39:  http://shop.mango.com/

Beige jacket, $39:  http://shop.mango.com/

Chain Trimmed Boucle Jacket, $39: http://shop.mango.com

Metallic Brocade Mini-skirt, $59:  http://shop.mango.com/

Quilted Metallic Shoulder Bag, $19:  http://shop.mango.com/
Cropped Boucle Jacket, $109: http://shop.mango.com

Tulle Turtle-neck Jumper, $49:  http://shop.mango.com/

Metal Beads Mini Skirt, $89:  http://shop.mango.com/

The Selection: Kate Middleton in tweed

Credit: FashionMagazine.com

A fashion icon of the 21st century, Kate Middleton never ceases to look fabulous. Here she is feeding my fall everything-tweed streak. You stay classy, Toronto.

Accessorising Class: Banana Republic Necklaces & Earrings

From top left: Pave Stud earring, Deco Black Button earrings, Byzantine Brooch necklace

You can do so much with that gold link necklace. Wear it with appropriate neutral-coloured tops (e.g. fitted black long sleeve) and it will transform your entire outfit to sheer elegance. Match it with either set of earrings though I'd like it better with the black pair. You stay classy, Toronto.

Pave Ornamental necklace. These have such a holiday appeal to them, don't they? or maybe it's just those ornaments on the sides that make me think that. Either way, I likey. 

Pave Stud earrings, $35: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=9905&vid=1&pid=226963003

Deco Black Button earrings, $35: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=9905&vid=1&pid=323337003
Byzantine Brooch necklace, $85: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=9891&vid=1&pid=323237003

Pave Ornamental necklace: champagne, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=9891&vid=1&pid=236374013
Pave Ornamental necklace: black diamond, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=9891&vid=1&pid=236374023

Accessorising Class: Banana Republic Rings

From top left: Teal Stone Cluster ring, Sparkle Flower ring, Silver Screen Scatter ring, Ice Dome Cocktail ring

Banana Republic rings. Sparkly: check. Glittery: check. Shiny: check. Excuse the cropped portion of the pic - Instagram limitations, what can you do. You stay classy, Toronto.

Teal Stone Cluster ring, $55: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7931&vid=1&pid=323365003
Sparkle Flower ring, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7931&vid=1&pid=323327003
Silver Screen Scatter ring, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7931&vid=1&pid=432273003
Ice Dome Cocktail ring, $55: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7931&vid=1&pid=323096003

Class Issues: Emma Stone

Stone's Vogue 2012 cover

Love. Love. Love. All of it. Every last sparkle.

In Class Issues, I'll be posting fashion magazines covers that really tickles my fancy. If you do a Google image search for "Vogue" today, the first thing you get is Emma Stone's cover. She's certainly made a name for herself on the big screen and in the fashion world. Here are some of my favourite shots of her. You stay classy, Toronto.

Vogue spread. Love the top. The skirt not so much.

The Fresh Closet: keeping your fingers toasty enough to text with this fall

Danier Leather $35

h&m $20

This segment features items coming out of my very own closet. These are both beautiful pairs of leather gloves. I don't know which one I like more. But I do know which one looks nicer on the hands - the h&m pair is more sleek and looks more fitted. However, due to its woolen insides, the Danier pair is a much warmer choice if we're going to be practical about the use of the gloves, whereas the insides of the h&m pair is made with suede. Also, the Danier one is more durable - it's 100% lambskin leather as opposed to the 100% goatskin leather the h&m pair is made with. I bought them both about 4 years ago so I do not have links for them. They've both lasted me well. You stay classy, Toronto.

The insides of both pairs

Fresh & Polished: Tweed in fall

Blake Lively in tweed.  

 Perfect fall outfit Blake Lively sports. Unfortunately, I found this picture a couple of years ago and no long have the source for it or info on where to get these items. Following is an alternative version of the outfit I found on the streets of TO. You stay classy, Toronto.

Kate Bowen stays classy in Zara (pants $40 & jacket $80), Forever XXI (boots $16), H&M (scarf $10), Michael Kors (bag $200)

Accessorising Class: More Banana Republic Bracelets

From left: Pearl Stretch Cuff, Sparkle Line Bracelet, Deco Confetti Bracelet, Bold Color Snap Bracelet 

Ah, I couldn't resist. I love all of them! If it's shiny, sparkly or glittery, you can be sure as hell I'll like it. You stay classy, Toronto.

Pearl Stretch Cuff, $55: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=236310013

Sparkle Line Bracelet, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=236316013

Deco Confetti Bracelet, $50: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=323350003

Bold Color Snap Bracelet, $35: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=432279043

Accessorising Class: Banana Republic Bracelet

Deco chain stretch bracelet $55

One of my top fav holiday bracelets. Guess what it's actually affordable - Banana Republic - $55 CAD... well, you know, more affordable than those Gucci pumps. You stay classy, Toronto.

http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=7932&vid=1&pid=323349003

Ground Class: Gucci Pumps

Lisbeth black crystal high-heel platform pump
$1995

"Triple threat". Need I say more? You stay classy, Toronto.

http://www.gucci.com/ca-en/styles/309869F14901000#

Classy Starlet: Blake looking gorgeous in anything

Whatever she's selling, I'll buy it. 

Blake Lively can look gorgeous in anything. Love the black strapless top. Her accessories add so much to the overall appeal of this look. Simple yet stylish. You stay classy, Toronto.

 

The Selection: Classy Must-haves - Christian Louboutins

Classic pair of ankle boots - a staple.

Trottinette ankle boots. Classy fav. Perfect for fall.

Every girl has a dream closet full of shoes they wish they had. Mine would be 70% filled with CLs - Christian Louboutins. Can't fit them all here or I'd be posting till tomorrow but here are some of my fabulous favs. You stay classy, Toronto.

The Selection: OPI & Essie

Hot & Spicy

Pinking of You

                                             

Spaghetti Strap

I. Love. Nailpolish. I like mostly matte polishes and these are some of my favs. OPI & Essie are staples in any nailpolish junkie's collection. The OPI's "Pinking of You" makes me want to lick my nails every time because they look just so delicious and they are so the perfect shade of pink. The Hot & Spicy looks amazing in this pic but beware, it's not as corally in real-life... it actually depends on what type of lighting you are under. It can be this corally but it can also look more orangey at times - great for the fall season.  And the Spaghetti Strap by Essie - such a soft feminine colour. Love.

Each bottle is just around $10 (either over or under) depending on where you go. For your money's worth, it's kind of a losing battle either way - Essie chips fast (couple of days or so) but doesn't lose its normal high viscosity too soon and OPI's normal viscosity goes bad fast (1 month or so) but you won't find chips in your nailpolish for a while. You stay classy, Toronto.

Hiatus

MIA until next week due to too many assignments piling up! :( I promise I will have some sick posts up to make up for it when I'm back. In the meantime, you guessed it - you stay classy, Toronto ;)

Class Notes: the University of Toronto

Victoria College at the University of Toronto 

For my first Class Notes post, I have appropriately (and coincidentally) chosen to showcase the University of Toronto's architecture. As one of Toronto's most architecturally-notable landscapes, it is absolutely gorgeous all year round but particularly in the summer and fall seasons. Love being surrounded by such beautiful architecture every time I am there - it gives it such a university campusy-feeling... whatever that is. Walking along a strip of gorgeous medievalesque towers with the crunch of dried orange, red and yellow maple leaves beneath my feet as more are falling above my head is one of the greatest subtle joys of life for me. And last but not least, as many U of T-ers before me, it is much too easy to let myself believe that I actually attend Hogwarts.

There are many more buildings to photograph and include here, such as Trinity College, Hart House, the Soldiers' Tower, Robarts Library, Emmanuel College and the list goes on but I only had time to take snap the following shots. Maybe I'll do a part two sometime but until next time, you stay classy, Toronto.

University College at the University of Toronto

Doors & pillars of Convocation Hall 

Victoria College at the University of Toronto

Convocation Hall

The Selection: VINCE fur vest

The vest on VINCE model:

VINCE Cross Fox Fur vest $1675

h&m faux fur waistcoat $39.95

The vest spotted in store:

Zara S. in VINCE Cross Fox Fur vest $1675

Nothing better to keep cozy with than fur in the fall. Here's a really cute fox fur vest you can throw on over any neutral coloured tops to complete your fall look. Zara's mustard skinny jeans are a perfect addition to this posh fall look and her accessories add that extra pizazz required to finish it off. The Cross Fox Fur vest by VINCE may be just a tad too pricey for us normal people, but luckily, there is a much more economical choice to go with at h&m (although it is faux fur) and it is just as posh as the VINCE version.

VINCE Cross Fox Fur vest: http://www.vince.com/cross-fox-fur-vest-/invt/vnv105790330/&bklist=icat,4,shop,women,wfeaturedstyles5

h&m version: http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98555?article=98555-A

Fresh & Polished: XXI Orange Fall Sweater

The sweater on xxi model:

XXI orange diamond pattern sweater $27.80

 The sweater spotted in store:

Melanie B tries on the blue as the orange one was sold out in store :( 

For a plain fall sweater, I liked this orange one. Not my favourite sweater but it does the job of being something nice to keep warm in and I like the colour. This orange fall colour will look great on anyone with an olive-skin tone and dark hair as the model in the XXI pic. It can be a nice undertone for a complete fall outfit. Add a black blazer on top and the right purse to give it a classy touch is key. One of my favourites is the quilted-chain purse made into iconic fashion piece by Chanel. This purse is just classic and timeless.  You can't go wrong with the quilted-chain purse. Well, you actually can but it will usually look good with anything black. It doesn't necessarily have to be quilted but the chain! I love that gold chain. The silver ones are very nice too. If you can't afford the original Chanel model, an alternative that comes pretty close is the DKNY Quilted Nappa Clutch Chain purse. The one in the picture is pink - I can`t seem to find it in black. Do not pair this pink one with the orange sweater please. Moving on, don't forget a cute pair of dark skinny jeggings and finish off with a pair of ankle boots. Until next time, you stay classy, Toronto. 

XXI Sweater: http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=whatsnew_app_sweaters&ProductID=2000031504&VariantID=

h&m Blazer: http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98799?article=98799-B#article=98799-C

ALDO Dyonisya Ankle Boots: http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/boots/ankle-boots/91470955-dyonisya/96

Chanel Purse: http://www.chanel.com/fashion/9#9-bags-chanel-accessories-1,1

DKNY Alternative to Chanel: http://www.polyvore.com/dkny_quilted_nappa_clutch_chain/thing?id=45351331

The Selection: Burberry Fall Trenches

The trench on Burberry Models:

Model in the trench from Burberry.com

Not gonna lie, this pic has nothing to do with my post other than it's part of the Burberry Fall 2012 campaign. Otherwise, I just think Rosie Huntington-Whiteley really knows how to look good in a Burberry trench so I had to include this.

The trench spotted in store: 

Zareena Q.  also knows how to look good in a Burberry trench! Honey version $1795

 

Unfortunately, with fall comes the cold of the fast-approaching winter ahead of us, especially in Toronto - especially today in Toronto. So as the season gets colder, we're all looking for alternative ways to stay classy and chic while keeping our bodies warm and toasty. Fall is always a good excuse to buy yourself a nice new trench. This year, I have a few favs - a couple of which I will be showing later but today's is the Burberry Long Cotton Gabardine Leather Detail Trench Coat. It's a mouthfull but it's a really nice. Most trenches either have too much detail, not enough or ugly buttons or some other little detail that just ruins the whole trench but this one is just right in every way. I didn't know if I liked the beige colour better or the amethyst so as she was trying on the beige, I had the model try on the the amethyst for me as well. I know this isn't very affordable for us normal people but we can always aspire to buy one that looks something just as nice with a reasonable price tag. In the meantime, you stay classy, Toronto.

Original Honey: http://ca.burberry.com/store/womenswear/trench-coats/london/prod-38447851-long-cotton-gabardine-leather-detail-trench-coat/
Iconic Scarf: http://ca.burberry.com/store/womens-accessories/scarves/iconic-scarves/prod-37432321-giant-check-wool-silk-scarf/
Black Amethyst: Not available online

Fresh & Polished: h&m sweater

 The shirt, "Fine-knit short-sleeved jumper with a cut-out section at the neck":

                                                                                                                                                          

The shirt spotted in store:

Model Margaret S found trying the shirt on at h&m

This is a simple piece I love. Great fall colour. Pair it with a pencil skirt, a blazer and low heels for a complete fall ensemble for a more polished professional look or wear it with a comfy cardigan, some warm leggings and some cute flats for a more casual look. Either way, you stay classy, Toronto.

Sweater-shirt: http://www.hm.com/ca/product/02141?article=02141-A#cm_vc=GOES_WITH_PD

Blazer: http://www.hm.com/ca/product/04455?article=04455-B#article=04455-A

Cardigan: http://www.hm.com/ca/product/00650?article=00650-A#article=00650-A
Heels: http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/shoes/low-mid-heels/91670308-mcmenomy/91
Flats: http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/shoes/flats/91068798-kahina/91

Coming soon: Fall 2012

Okay so I didn't have the blog up and running for when I had originally planned as is evident by my previous post but, I will have some classy content posted up really soon - as soon as I get everything in order. So check back soon for the launch of the blog - opening with the latest fall fashions. In the meantime, you stay classy, Toronto. 

So Classy. So Polished. So Fresh.

Several new Spring/Summer lines of fresh and polished selections coming soon! You stay classy, Toronto.