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by The Backseat Stylers | May 10th, 2013 
Sydney Hoffman for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
This week’s Lookbook is an unintentional ‘who wore it best?’ moment. A certain Zara fold over skort has become a favourite among Canadian style bloggers, and we’re loving all the different ways it’s being styled.
Ivy wore her white skort with a sculptural jacket and oversized printed tee for a futuristic vibe, while Joandy paired hers with floral, vintage Versace for a summery feel. Lisa went for a sportier look with her black skort, donning a chic blazer, dapper loafers and a cute panama hat for good measure.
So who wore it best? They’re all so good – it’s just impossible to choose just one.
Ivy Xu of This Is What We Do, Vancouver
Mo Handahu of Lion Hunter, Halifax
Cara McLeay of A Fashion Love Affair, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | May 3rd, 2013 
Bianca Venerayan of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
We’ve been spotting metallic bags everywhere lately, and it’s not surprising given that they complement the current black and white trend so perfectly. Case in point: Bianca‘s fun black leather shortalls (want!) and silver candy wrapper clutch (adore!) combo.
Not to say that metallic accessories don’t go just as well with other colours. We love how Lisa paired a romantic palette of soft pink and white with a lovely rose gold clutch. Perfect for spring!
Jay Strut for Jay Strut, Toronto
Lisa Dengler of Just Another Fashion Blog, Toronto/Zurich
Jen Tam for Her Waise Choice, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | April 19th, 2013 
Vanessa Cesario of The Brunette Salad, Toronto
The weather is slowly but surely getting warmer, which means the time is ripe for showing some leg.
Donning oversized retro sunglasses, a fedora, and an embroidered jacket with leather sleeves, Lisa would fit right in at Coachella. Alyssa layered a neat black shirt with a Kenzo-esque tiger over a white skirt with sheer panels, while Vanessa paired a paneled three-quarter length skirt with a vintage bomber jacket and some seriously enviable abs.
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
Nigel Lew of The Honest Romantic, Vancouver
Anik Lacasse Richard of Montreal In Style, Montreal
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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 | January 25th, 2013 
Bianca Venerayan and Dani Roche of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
It’s been impossibly cold this week. While some of our favourite style bloggers have taken to hibernation, others have put on a brave face and stylish coat and continued to look enviably chic. Kudos to you all! We’ve chosen the hibernation route ourselves.
Aside from being in awe over everyone’s winter style blogging prowess, we’re also in love with so many of the outfit details this week. The velvet bows on Gracie‘s shoes, the spotted print of Nigel‘s shirt, and the absolute perfect shade of burgundy of Michelle‘s handbag are inspiring us to shed our parkas and head out in something fabulous.
Even if just for a minute, before we run back inside for a cup of hot cocoa.
Liz Clark of Elizabeth Victoria Clark, Toronto
Gracie Carroll of Gracie Carroll, Toronto
Michelle Zhang for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | January 18th, 2013 
Jay Strut for Jay Strut, Toronto
In the winter months, when our outfits start to match the weather outside, a vibrant pop of color can go a long way. Especially when it’s a bright red, as seen on Anik and Jay this week.
While Anik chose a classic wool coat to top off a head-to-toe black ensemble, Jay unexpectedly paired his white tuxedo jacket with a pair of leather sweatpants. One colour, worn two very different ways. Both styled to perfection.
Samantha Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
Krystin Lee of Suburban Faux Pas, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | January 11th, 2013 
Lisa Dengler for Lookbook.nu, Toronto/Zurich
While most of us bundled up in our winter coats over the holidays, Nelia wore the most charming outfit during her vacation in Punta Cana. She couldn’t have looked any more perfect for a tropical getaway in her white daisy lace dress, pink earrings, and yellow bracelets.
Though it’s not nearly warm enough for naked limbs at home in Canada, Ania and Dani surprised us with their midriff-baring looks this week. I’m the kind of person who will wear three shirts under a parka in zero degree weather and stare incredulously at anyone wearing anything less, including joggers in spandex, barelegged ladies in skirts and ballerina flats, and boys walking around on campus in gym shorts (WHY???).
I would wear snow pants regularly if that were acceptable among adults. I admire Ania and Dani for being brave enough to show some skin in minus-zero weather, and looking chic and totally badass (and not insane) while doing it.
Ania Boniecka of Ania.B, Calgary
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
Bianca Venerayan of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | January 4th, 2013 
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
A few days ago S and I went outside – coatless – to take photos for our new feature, Shop Like a Backseat Styler, and I must say, it wasn’t easy. S suggested that I pose in the snow against a backdrop of conifers, which seemed like a great idea – very editorial – until I stepped onto the pristine layer of snow and my loafers disappeared in the snow. We nixed the plan for a scenic setting and decided to shoot in the middle of the street, and as S took shots of me I tried to pretend that the cold wind wasn’t blowing my hair into odd formations or making my teeth chatter. When we got home to look at the photos, I discovered that my desperate attempts to look casually cheerful had turned out looking more like a grimace….
How do style bloggers regularly brave the cold to share their outfits with us? On some occasions sheer willpower is sufficient to venture outdoors, but when that’s not enough amazing outerwear is the answer. Ania’s wool jacket stands out with its speckled texture and dramatic lapels, while Joandy’s sweeping coat combined with punches of bright yellow make for a powerful look. It should come as no surprise that the ever avant-garde Sam recently sported the cozy Maison Martin Margiela x H&M duvet jacket. I imagine it feels like a perpetual hug….
Lisa Dengler for Lookbook.nu, Toronto/Zurich
Ivy Xu for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
Gabrielle Lacasse of Dentelle et Fleurs, Montreal
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by The Backseat Stylers | December 21st, 2012 
Justyna Baraniecki of Chameleonic, Ottawa
There are two incredible street style photos this week that literally made my jaw drop.
Justyna is an obvious one – she looks like a 7-foot-tall goddess who has just stepped out of a fairy tale. Her lace blouse is gorgeous, but it’s her full-length skirt, comprised of layers of sheer red fabric, is the highlight of her look. The clothing, the pose, and the snowy background combine for a breathtaking image.
Another stunner this week is Aliya in her dark denim shirt with contrast stitching, gold skirt, and chic hat. The brim of her hat swooping over her face makes her look rather mysterious, don’t you think?
Jen Tam of Her Waise Choice, Vancouver
Aliya Akhmedeeva of Click To See More, Montreal
Lisa Dengler of Just Another Fashion Blog, Toronto/Zurich
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by The Backseat Stylers | December 14th, 2012 
Liz Clark for Elizabeth Victoria Clark, Toronto
The winter is always marked by a sartorial sea of black, but just because you give in to wearing the darkest of shades – to match your feelings toward the bitter cold, no doubt – doesn’t mean that you can’t still stand out in the monochromatic crowd.
Looking super chic in a black leather dress with square printed panels, Samantha opted for some intriguing surreal accessories, like a Maison Martin Margiela for H&M hair necklace and bag featuring a glove as the bag strap. From the same collaboration came Elizabeth’s cozy oversized turtleneck, which she wore with an incredible pair of perfectly-fitted over-the-knee boots. I was overcome with envy when I saw Jay’s leather quilted bomber, which I would wear in a heartbeat if it came in my size (I hope Santa is reading this). I’ve been a bit obsessed with quilted jackets recently, and Jay’s is definitely one of the best I’ve seen.
Julia Monson for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
Aliya Akhmedeeva of Click To See More, Montreal
Jay Strut for Jay Strut, Toronto
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