BRRING IT ON | Our Cold-Weather Edit

Photo by Kuba Dabrowski via WWD

Originally posted in The LOOK

Even though we all know it's coming, it's always a surprise when the cold weather actually hits. If you find yourself wincing when the mercury drops, it's time to get prepared. And if emergency preparedness means shopping, I'm totally down.

While this year's coziest pieces will keep you covered from the cold, it's never enough to just be functional. I look for pieces that perform under the pressure, both from the weather and from my Instagram feed. Just consider it your essential duty as a Canadian to be winter-ready - kind of like paying your heating bills but way more fun. 

From the coziest faux-fur trapper hat to the loungiest, most luxe-looking sweaters, I've rounded up the pieces you need for the cold weather ahead.  xx

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FALL SHOE REPORT | The Flats, Heels & Boots We Can't Even Wait to Wear

via Marc Fisher

Originally posted in The LOOK

The heart wants what it wants. And when it comes to shopping, my #1 love will always (and forever and ever) be shoes. Shoes are patient, shoes are kind, shoes won't judge you if you've gained an extra 5-10 patio pounds. Shoes are there to support you, to take you where you want to go and make you feel like a bae while you're getting there. My feet have had flings with everything from flats to four-inch heels but I always have a hard time picking a fave. I mean, isn't that what true love is all about? Acceptance, right?

And so, after years of trying to justify my love, I've accepted my fate as a true shoe addict. This fall, I plan on proving my love big-time. I'll pick up a new pair of black patent beauties to add some shine to my day-to-day - I'm currently torn between brogues and ankle boots. I'll go for many long (ideally 10,000-step) romantic walks in new lace-up kicks (I'm thinking red this year). And, of course, super sexy heels are a must for date nights. Meanwhile, this week's piece in Vogue has me contemplating the need for a pair of practical stompers (aka - cocktail boots) that I'll wear to both hikes and hot-ticket parties. If you can believe it, THE shoe of the season (currently sold out & waitlisted everywhere in the States) is Birkenstock's Boston clog. Hmmm. My credit card and I have come to terms with the fact that we'll be investing in shoes for a lifetime. And that's one long-term commitment we're totally willing to make.

I can't feel my face when I'm with shoes. But I love it. I love it. 

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FALL FASHION: Boots, Handbags, Yum.

Photo via H&M

Originally posted in The CLOSET

It's like a conspiracy this time of year. While we've all been taught about the dangers of jealousy, how can any woman, no matter how sane, help herself? You hear them clicking down the sidewalk behind you. You see them on the periphery in the playground. Then in line at Starbucks, they are literally right in your face as women on both sides go to pull out their credit cards. And we know we don't need them. I mean, most of us have a spare pair of boots and an extra handbag in our closets (I happen to be blessed with a rather large contingent of back-ups). But, we all know it has nothing to do with needs at all. It's about wanting, craving, have-to-have-ing that sublime handbag. It's about knowing that those sick boots you saw on that twenty-something will make us feel twenty-something again. And we work hard, damnit. We deserve them and so we should have them, whether we actually need them or, like me, we really, seriously do not. Butwe'llwearthemeverydaysowhenyouthinkaboutitthatwayyoucanjustifythemanyway. There. 

Let's do this. Here are my fav mostly-neutral but oh-so-pretty fall handbags and boots. I already did another handbag round-up last month but as I said, I just couldn't help myself. I hope you understand...

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15 Boots Worth Buying This Fall

While shoe shopping is obviously fun, I never take my boot-buying decisions lightly. Between the right height, a comfy fit and a perfect style, there are loads of things to consider when investing in a bang-on boot. iVillage.ca asked me to pick the 15 boots I think are worth buying this fall and so I went on a virtual spree. Read on for the ones that are making me swoon right now...

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Found: Beyond Beautiful Boots

I'm not sure what's happening at Joe Fresh Style these days, but I believe there's been a little shake-up in the shoe department.  I saw these the other day and fell head over heels in love.  If you like Rag & Bone's celeb-fave Newbury booties or Jeffrey Campbell's beautiful boots, you'll love these stacked-heel boots from Joe.  They're sturdy, vintage-inspired and completely versatile.  Plus, they look totally luxe at Joe Fresh Style prices.  Hooray! 

The Stacked Heel Ankle Boot is available now at Joe Fresh stores nationwide ($79, joefresh.com)

P.S - Are last year's boots starting to look a little worse for wear?  Check out my under-$200 Fall Boot Guide on iVillage.ca today!