End of Season! End of Season!

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The end of season deserves two exclamation points for a number of reasons. Though the end of summer may seem like a very depressing time as stores begin to stock up on their fall collections and magazines start advertising fur coats and leather boots, we can't help but feel that spurt of excitement at the thought of a new season commencing. A new season always feels like a page is being turned. We get to experiment with new fashion trends we may have never tried before and dig into our creative souls for inspiration on who we want to be this year. Fashion is all about self-expression and as a Canadian, you have the privilege of wearing every type of clothing possible due to the disparity in weather conditions upon each season. What is the correlation, you ask? With all of these diverse temperatures, the world of fashion is open to you and the explorative options are endless. While living in the heat may be wonderful and pleasant, you'll never know what it's like to slip on a luxurious fur a la Rachel Zoe and feel that warmth as you step outside in -30 degree weather. In Canada, anything is possible and therefore, your self-development can go a long way. Now, allow me to get to the point.

Let's talk about 8 reasons the end of season is the best time of year.

NUMBER 8

Sales, Sales, Sales

Though this may seem obvious, it is crucial to this list. We can detach ourselves from those sad emotions arising at the thought of winter by heading to the stores and getting all our favourite summer pieces on sale to store for next year. It may sound like unhealthy depression shopping, but who's counting.

NUMBER 7

New Collections

This is the perfect time to get a taste of what's to come. With all the stores giving us a sneak peak, it's the perfect opportunity to plan that new wardrobe.

NUMBER 6

Fashion Week

The absolute BEST part about the end of season is that it is usually followed by Fashion Week. Though the thought of winter may be depressing, Spring Fashion Week in September reminds us that the warmth is still within our reach.

NUMBER 5

Wardrobe Surprises!

Allow me to elaborate. Remember last season when you

 bought those leather lace up booties and couldn't wear them because the weather wasn't quite there yet. You can now take them out of that hiding place and slip them onto your feet because Fall is here!

NUMBER 4

New Beginnings

New clothes generally signal new beginnings. Though one chapter is ending, another is beginning. It's time to start dreaming again.

NUMBER 3

Transitional Clothing

Nobody will judge you at this time of year for wearing boots with shorts. Take full advantage while you can.

NUMBER 2

Another Excuse To Shop

For those of you who shop scarcely throughout the year, this is your time. You may not shop often, but end of season is deal time and that money you've been saving is about to get its due.

NUMBER 1

Time To Discard

This is the perfect time of year to refresh that wardrobe but getting rid of items you no longer wear to make room for the new. And there's nothing more refreshing than cleansing.

It's time to look at the positive. Stop thinking it's the end and start looking at it as a new beginning.

xoxo,

Bella

You Know You're Canadian When...The Fashion Edition

Last year, I wrote a post about the Canadian Thanksgiving and entitled it: "What I Am Thankful For: The Fashion Edition". Today, we talk about the unpredictability of the weather, a phenomenon of which we are all in denial. Here are the top ten Canadian fashion idiosyncrasies.

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Toronto Street Style

NUMBER 10:
You know you're Canadian when...there's a snowstorm on the first day of spring and you bring out that spring jacket anyway. If your calendar says it's spring, then it's spring.

NUMBER 9:
You know you're Canadian when...you're buying sandals in March even though you know it'll be snowing until the end of April. Best be prepared.

NUMBER 8:
You know you're Canadian when...you obstinately wear your highest heels in the slush on a night out even though you know it might destroy them. Snow won't stop us from looking our finest.

NUMBER 7:
You know you're Canadian when...you check the weather forecast daily for the disappearance of that minus sign. Even 0 is preferable.

NUMBER 6:
You know you're Canadian when...your outdoor winter gear costs 5 pay checks (They're all necessities).

NUMBER 5:
You know you're Canadian when...your closet is filled with coats because frankly, they are more important than your outfit which probably won't be seen.

NUMBER 4:
You know you're Canadian when...your excitement mounts as you discover that the beanie is the biggest Fall trend.

NUMBER 3:
You know you're Canadian when...you glare at anyone who questions your fur coat (it's cold!).

NUMBER 2:
You know you're Canadian when...you enviously read tweets about spring fashion in warmer countries.

AND THE NUMBER 1 REASON YOU KNOW YOU'RE CANADIAN:
You wake up every morning hoping spring will magically arrive.

Happy Sunday!

Bella

Get On The Green Scene

Have you heard? There's a disease travelling from Canadian to Canadian called: The Winter Blues. I have it, you have it, and the girl next door has it. It is highly contagious. There is only one cure to this disease and it's not what you think. The arrival of spring is beyond our control and there is no physical medication to take.The past weekend brought the cure we like to call The Irish Greens. As winter spreads through the ides of March, we yearns for that sunshine and crave spring greenery to spurt from the ground. It's also St. Patrick's day, reminding us once again of the green that we lack in our lives. In a sense, it is a protest, demanding the return of the colour green while celebrating Irish culture. Two birds with one stone? I think so. So, let's celebrate green through the one item of clothing we use most at this dire time of year: the transitional jacket. As the weather fluctuates from -5 to +4, we like to play with the variety of jackets in our closets. Here are some of the jackets and coats that permeated the streets of Fall Fashion Week. Have a look and get inspired!

The Green Biker Jacket

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The Lavish Greens

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The Lime Green

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The Girly Green

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The Green Fur

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Happy St. Patricks Long Weekend! May the future be greener for all of us!

Bella