the collections at tfw

So a couple of weeks ago, we headed downtown to check out a few fashion shows that were part of Toronto Fashion Week. So far we've posted about the Laura Siegel Presentation and we still have to post some photos of the Chloe Comme Paris and Label Runway Presentations that we attended. For now, here's what we wore for the shows:


F21 Beanie, Rayban Glasses, Aldo Necklace, F21 Oxblood Sweater, Vintage Cape, Aldo Off Duty Leather Handbag, H&M Oxblood Pants, Jeffrey Campbell Benatar Booties c/o Lulu*s


Derek Cardigan Glasses, Alexisonfire tunic by Lipgloss and Black, Faux Fur Jacket c/o LuLu*s, Blackmilk Skeleton Leggings, Skull Studded Motorcycle Boots c/o LuLu*s


The view atop the Burroughes Building


and every good day ends with some delicious sushi, in my books. yum.

More pics soon, we're just suuuuuper busy lately. ♥

Laura Siegel Spring/Summer 2013

You know how at NYFW there's the  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week shows that are all at the Lincoln Center? Those are all the big sponsored shows and then there are the ones that are independently run over at the Piers, Highline Studios and Milk Studios?

Same deal at Toronto Fashion Week-- There's World Mastercard Fashion Week coming up this week at David Pecaut Square. But this past week, we had the pleasure of attending some of "The Collections" shows at The Burroughs building on Queen West. Check out the video below to preview the designers that participated:


THE COLLECTIONS SS13 from The Collections on Vimeo.

Our first show was at the Laura Siegel Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation. There was definitely a Southwest/dessert boho theme. With muted greens and sandy colours, the bold knits and pretty draping were highlighted. I loved the macrame accessories and fringe details and although summer just ended, I'm already craving more festival-chic outfits again. Here are some of my favourite shots:

J Mendel Spring/Summer 2013

We went to the J Mendel Runway Show was on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 at the Theatre in the Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week c/o Chictopia. It was goooooorgeous. The saturated colour palette was rich enough for any time of year and I was finding myself trying to imagine implementing these designs into my own wedding... bridesmaids dressed perhaps? haha. I've got my floral matching pantsuit ready for the spring already... but I might end up wearing it before then.

Check out these pics of the amazing designs:





































Photos by Sylvia and Samantha courtesy of Chictopia

fashion week wednesday

Almost a month later & we're almost done updating you on our week in NYC. This was our final day going to fashion shows for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, as the following day was spent traveling back home. We had 5 big shows to go to that day, so we only had time to go grab a quick lunch at the Atlantic Grill around the corner from the Lincoln Center. I ended up attending a couple of shows alone, as we only had single invites for some & Sam managed to find time to go fabric shopping and then go home and change outfits & relax a bit.

These are the shows that we attended on this day, if you're interested in checking out the photos!
Nanette Lepore, Milly, Whitney Eve, J Mendel, and Homo Consommatus (only took a video).

We finished our day with an awesome late dinner & drinks at a pub near our hotel & that was it! The end of all our hustling & bustling in the big city.



















I have photos from one more fashion show to share & then that's it!

Whitney Eve Spring/Summer 2013

We just found out that our Ombre Denim tutorial was actually featured on Lauren Conrad's Blog this weekend in her Friday Favorites list! What a coincidence because we just prepped the pics that we took at her friend Whitney Port's runway presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!

This show took place on on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 at the Studio in the Lincoln Center & we just happened to get sent to this show by Chictopia.

Her collection was full of detailed prints in soft colours like mauves, mushrooms and milk chocolates and featured great tailored pants suits and lots of cutouts and midriffs. She hit all of the major spring trends and kept it classy too. Look carefully & you'll catch the racing stripe manicures in a matching colour palette. super easy and cute! Here are our fave pics:































Photos by Sylvia and Samantha courtesy of Chictopia