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The Canadian Street Style Lookbook – July 20, 2012 Edition

by The Backseat Stylers | July 20th, 2012


Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto

Sometimes, scouring personal style blogs for sartorial genius to feature in The Canadian Street Style Lookbook feels a bit like window shopping. The more blogs we click on, the longer our wish lists get. This week, we’re coveting Nelia‘s Nella Bella satchel. It’s a lovely shade of orange, looks very chic, and appears to be quite functional. Consider yourself warned Nelia: keep an eye on your bag if a Backseat Styler is within a 2 mile radius.

Lily is safe since she’s on the other side of the country from us. Given the opportunity, though, we certainly wouldn’t mind getting our grubby paws on her fierce Wolf Circus brass necklace. And classic YSL Tributes. And eye-catching pink polka-dotted jeans – who knew they could look so chic! Just send the entire ensemble over via good ol’ Canada Post, won’t you? Please and thank you.

We also hadn’t a clue we were in such desperate need of Wilfred‘s grey trousers until we spotted them on Elizabeth. On a separate note, she happens to be the target of some serious hair envy on our part. Awkward confession? Forget we said anything about that. As you were.


Lily Nguyen for Bleed For Fashion, Vancouver


Niki Blasina of A Haute Mess, Vancouver


Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice, Vancouver

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The Canadian Street Style Lookbook – July 6, 2012 Edition

by The Backseat Stylers | July 6th, 2012


Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice, Vancouver

This week, Canadian style blogs put on a lesson in wearing prints. We got palm trees, swans, and even floral two ways: sophisticated and ladylike from Jen, and loud and outrageous from Niki.

Jen styled her floral print pencil skirt with a classic black boucle jacket and black patent shoes, opting for a muted colour palette. Niki, on the other hand, did the opposite; she accessorized her colourful floral blouse and shorts ensemble with equally eye-catching sunglasses and wedges. We adored both looks.

M’c Kenneth seems to have gotten the same memo Niki did. His turquoise and green palm tree print shirt, fuchsia blazer and bright white shorts combined for a perfectly-orchestrated colour explosion. Little fashionisto indeed.

Not feeling the flora? How about some fauna. Ivy paired her lovely swan print blouse with matching teal pumps and a flower-adorned box clutch for a rather whimsical summer look.

4 Vancouver bloggers, 4 ways to wear prints. So, what’s the sartorial plan for next week?


Martha Tryshak of With Love Gabrielle, Toronto


M’c kenneth Licon of Little Fashionisto, Vancouver


Lisa Dengler for Lookbook.nu, Toronto

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The Canadian Street Style Lookbook – June 29, 2012 Edition

by The Backseat Stylers | June 29th, 2012


Ryan M. Cheung, Toronto (Image Credit: Stefania Yarhi for Textstyles)

I’m excited to announce that Jentine is the first person from Hamilton – where I live – to be included in The Canadian Street Style Lookbook! I live near the McMaster University campus, where the meaning of casual chic extends to wearing pajama pants in the middle of the afternoon, but Jentine is an example of the stylish Hamiltonians who focus more on the “chic” in casual chic. Her autumn-hued Marc Cain bustier crop top and thrifted Ralph Lauren cobalt skirt are a perfect pairing!

If the boys on campus dressed more like Ryan and the girls like Kelsey, I think I would be more interested in going to school. I’m completely envious of Ryan’s Ben Sherman gingham shirt and shoes, and love the vintage feel of Kelsey’s look. Her scalloped suede bottoms (Is it a skirt? A pair of shorts? Who knows!) are beautiful.

I imagine that my style will be similar to Alyssa’s look once I’ve become a successful professional in New York City, working in a contemporary art gallery and visiting my future friend Grace Coddington at the Vogue offices during my lunch breaks.


Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust, Toronto


Alyssa Lau of The Ordinary Peoples, Edmonton


Kelsey Dundon of The Anthology, Vancouver (Image Credit: Sherry Lu)

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The Canadian Street Style Lookbook – May 25, 2012 Edition

by The Backseat Stylers | May 25th, 2012


Gracie Carroll of Gracie Carroll, Toronto (Image Credit: Jillian Botting)

While the Victoria Day long weekend brought much-needed relaxation to Canadians, this week’s highlights in Canadian street style indicate that no vacation was taken from dressing fabulously.

Gracie’s monochromatic look is genius; the colour and length of the ensemble keep the layering of different textures light enough for spring. Ania’s restrained take on the neon trend – in the form of a yellow bra – is refreshingly different and elevates her casual chic look from moderately sexy to super sexy. Robyn manages to make white shorts seem like the best idea ever (an exceedingly challenging feat) by brilliantly combining them with a sheer mullet blouse and elegant blazer.


Niki Blasina of A Haute Mess, Vancouver


Robyn Chalmers of Fashionista 514, Montreal (Image Credit: Lolitta Dandoy of Mode de rue)


Elizabeth Victoria Clark of Chic Heroin, Toronto

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