BREAKING PLAID: 3 Ways to Wear It Now

A sweet look from the ASOS Fall/Winter '13 Lookbook. Photo via ASOS

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Let me preface this post by saying that I don't have a problem with lumberjacks. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with small towns (if you saw where I live, you'd understand that small doesn't even begin to describe it.) But between bearded axe-wielding dudes, Highland flings and buttoned-up cowboys in dad jeans, plaid can quickly become the punchline of a bad fashion joke.

If you haven't noticed, plaid is everywhere right now. The print was one of the most favoured on the Fall '13 runways of NY, Milan and yes, even Paris, with dresses, skirts and suits covered in très chic tartans of every stripe and colour. Between the mix-and-match plaids at Céline and the 90's grunge vibe at Dries Van Noten, plaid is the print to pick up this season, whether super chilled out for a Saturday afternoon or primped up and polished for a day at the office.

Love plaid but not sure how to wear it? Here are 3 chic ways to get all tartaned up this fall...

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Start Shopping: Joe Fresh E-Shop is Now Live

It's here, it's here! The Joe Fresh online shop is officially live at joefresh.com, and better yet, offering a compelling reason to test out the new site. Enter code JOEFRESH10 at the checkout for 10% off your first purchase if you shop by this Sunday, Oct 6th, plus everyday free shipping with any purchase over $50.

So exciting, right? Happy shopping!

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Top It Off

Photos courtesy Banana Republic 

Take a look at your winter coat situation and let's be honest here. Is last year's topper hanging on by a thread? Are you finally ready to commit to something a little better? The current sale at Banana Republic (which ends tonight, btw) gives you 40% off your purchase. Might I suggest one of these 5 lovely toppers? The cold weather is coming so if you order today, it will arrive at your doorstep - not a torn lining, worn-out shoulder or pilled pocket in sight, just in time for Thanksgiving.

My poor darling 5 year-old is home sick (still). Online shopping is my mini break right now. She likes to do it with me, which probably explains why so many pink items are currently on order. Sigh...

Enter code BRGOLD40 at the check-out. Is it bad that I know that by heart?

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Massimo Dutti E-Shop Hits Canada This Week

Toni Garrn (aka. Leo DiCaprio's gf) and David Genat pose for the gorgeous Massimo Dutti Fall '13 Campaign shot by Mario Testino. Photo courtesy Massimo Dutti

Ever since Zara's upscale big sister arrived in Canada a few years back, I've been obsessed with Massimo Dutti. The brand exudes urban class and confidence and shares a super similar aesthetic to Michael Kors without the budget-busting pricetag. It's a quiet, refined collection - the sort of bumped-up basics that always make you look put together - the kind of pieces you can mix and match endlessly. I was always frustrated by the fact that the only Massimo Dutti was at Eaton Centre (a bit of a trek for a Londonite) but with the new Canadian e-shop launching this week, we can all finally get our paws on the pretty collection! 

Massimo Dutti asked me to pre-shop the site yesterday and I loved what I saw. Prices are all listed in CDN currency including duties (it's so annoying when they're not) with shipping available to most areas of Canada starting at $4.95 (with free in-store pick-up for GTA shoppers). I wanted everything but I finally settled on a beautiful blazer in the perfect shade of red and the comfiest looking printed silk/cashmere pants that I know I'll live in all season long.  massimodutti.com officially launches this Thursday but you can pre-shop the full men’s and women’s collections online now. Loads of temptations here - don't say I didn't warn you...

Which Massimo Dutti beauties are you going to add to your closet this fall? And OMG, how insanely gorgeous is Toni Garrn? xo

I bought this: 

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The 10 Fall Pieces to Pick Up Now

Originally posted in The CLOSET

It's never too early to get a jump on the new season, especially when August already feels like September. Pick up these 10 key pieces to wear now and right into fall...

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