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by The Backseat Stylers | April 12th, 2013 
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
Proclamations abound that black and white is the trend of the season. The great thing about limiting one’s sartorial choices to opposite ends of the colour spectrum is that it’s hard not to come up with a decent outfit. When paired together, black and white can be ultra chic and classic or avant-garde.
Take Alyssa, for instance. I love her look from head to toe, but it’s the bold black sock and white platform sandal combo that really stands out. Kristin looked striking this week in a floor-length, pleated black skirt paired with a fierce white motorcycle jacket.
Despite being heralded as a spring trend, black and white are a pair that won’t be going away anytime soon.
Samantha Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Ania Boniecka of Ania.B, Victoria
Alyssa Lau of Ordinary People, Edmonton
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by The Backseat Stylers | November 9th, 2012 
Liz Clark of Elizabeth Victoria Clark, Toronto
When it comes to accessories, have you ever thought about wearing a glove-shaped coin purse necklace around your neck? Donning a turban to protect your head from the fall chill? Or hanging a cat sweater casually over your handbag? No? Me neither. But this week’s round of personal style bloggers made just these bold choices for their accessories, and they all look amazing!
Caillianne worked a Maison Martin Margiela at H&M (launching next week on Nov. 15!) glove necklace and a vintage turban into a killer black-and-white ensemble that balanced chic on top with sporty on the bottom. The Beckerman clan can always be counted on for creative ways to accessorize.
There are tons of animal sweaters these days that are super cute and not at all kitsch (though I personally enjoy kitschy sweaters), and Alyssa shows us a fun way of wearing one – without actually wearing it. Hanging a sweater over your handbag is a genius solution because then you can have two amazing tops on you rather than just one (this would be the opposite of ‘less is more’ but would achieve the same effect – a brilliant outfit)!
Alyssa Lau of The Ordinary Peoples, Edmonton
M’c kenneth Licon for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
Anonymous, Halifax (Image Credit: Melissa Jane Dube for Fashion East)
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by The Backseat Stylers | October 12th, 2012 
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
Is there a better way to make a sartorial impression than with a punch of red? I should think not, for it seems that whenever I wear a plain bright red toque of mine someone will always surprisingly declare, “I love your hat!” S recently wore a stunning red lipstick that everyone was obsessed with. An impressed makeup artist – whom I would expect to know everything there is to know about makeup – drilled S about it, while a curiously informed gentleman attempted to guess the brand.
This week, Nelia showcased the colour of the season – oxblood red – with her gorgeous FLARE x ALDO handbag and her elegant MOON Apparel crepe dress. Two looks from one blogger in the same edition of the Lookbook is a first; we just adored the ensembles too much not to include them both!
Looking equally chic was Anik in her burgundy sweater, black midi skirt, leopard-print scarf and camel suede boots – all the elements of a perfect fall getup. Brighter shades of red were no less popular, with Bianca donning cute red socks and M’C Kenneth sporting one of the most beautiful watches I’ve ever seen.
Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Bianca Venerayan of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
Gracie Carroll of Gracie Carroll, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | August 10th, 2012 
Samantha Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
This week’s edition of The Canadian Street Style Lookbook isn’t as much about the chic shoes (though we’re eyeing Alyssa’s metallic smoking slippers), the fabulous accessories (of which Kira has plenty) or even the clothes (though Kristin’s pleated leather skirt is TDF). Instead, all we’re seeing, photo after photo, is gorgeous hair.
From Samantha’s freshly-dyed pink locks to Alyssa’s ombre ‘do (with a crown of flowers to boot), and from Jen’s whimsical braid to Kristin’s impressive top knot, there’s plenty of inspiration for a fun new look for the second half of summer (and fall!).
In fact, we think it might just be time to up our own hair game. S is now officially sporting some freshly-cut, blunter than blunt bangs. Now all she needs is some colour. Think Samantha would mind sharing some of her leftover pink dye with us?
Alyssa Lau of The Ordinary Peoples, Edmonton
Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice, Vancouver
Kira Paran of Northern Style Exposure, Edmonton
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by The Backseat Stylers | June 22nd, 2012 
Robyn Chalmers of Fashionista 514, Montreal
This week, Canada’s best dressed took a break from the usual colour bonanza in favour of black and white with divine textures, cuts, and accessories.
Kristin’s indisputably charming look illustrates the often ignored but serious power of buttons. I’m now convinced that gold buttons are the best kind of buttons, as they transform her blouse from ordinary to extraordinary. Meanwhile, the pearl buttons of her jacket perfectly complement its scalloped trim – primarily in the sense that both are elegant details, but also in that both allude to the ocean.
Rivaling the magnificence of Kristin’s jacket is Robyn’s white jacquard blazer (close-up here). She pairs it with an otherwise all black ensemble of lace, leather and metallic trimmings – unlikely ingredients to a summer-perfect getup. And can we take a moment to ooh and aah over her Preen for ALDO RISE sculptural shoes (close-up here)? They’re downright amazing.
If you’ve ever attempted to wear knitted shorts, then you know they’re the hardest thing to pull off. Bianca does it admirably by incorporating them into an outfit that’s more dark and futuristic, and less cute and casual. Jay has a similar look going on and pulls off his knit sweater with plunging neckline with equal success. Plunging necklines are, of course, a summer style essential. You can take that one to the bank.
Gracie Carroll of Gracie Carroll, Toronto
Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice, Vancouver
Jay Strut of Jay Strut, Toronto
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