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by The Backseat Stylers | December 28th, 2012 
Samantha and Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
As occasional style bloggers, we’ve come to a less than obvious conclusion: style blogging isn’t easy. Put on some clothes, snap a photo or two and call it a day, right? Not quite.
So much thought goes into the production of a personal style shot that will keep readers coming back for more. The look: arm party or no arm party? Ankle booties or platform pumps? Hair up or down? The location: this graffiti wall or that one? Open field or busy city street? The pose: look straight at the camera or whimsically away from it? Lean in this doorway or sit on that park bench? It’s enough to make your head spin, but those who do it well have it down to a fine art.
That’s why this year we left the personal style blogging to those who do it like they mean it, and launched The Canadian Street Style Lookbook. There are some seriously stylish folks across our fair nation, and we wanted to introduce them to you. And, as 2012 comes to an end, we decided to take on the impossible task of rounding up our 10 favourite looks from the year.
From fabulous Lookbook regulars like Nelia and sisters Caillianne and Samantha to less frequent but no less chic contributors like Anya and Sydney, we’re in awe of just how sartorially gifted these 11 bloggers are. We bow down to your abilities to keep the outfits creative, the backdrops fresh and your bodies perfectly posed from week to week.
To all who were featured in the Lookbook this past year, thank you for the incredible blog fodder. We can’t wait to showcase more of our favourite bloggers, as well as some fresh new faces, in 2013!
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
Anya Georgijevic of I’m The It Girl, Vancouver
Anik Lacasse-Richard of Montreal In Style, 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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by The Backseat Stylers | December 7th, 2012 
Ivy Xu for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
Canadian winters are worth enduring for one reason and one reason alone: boots! (And possibly layering opportunities.) This week, our favourite style bloggers showed off some fabulous cold weather footwear.
Jay’s Diesel black lace-up boots are too good to be true, and were made for his delightfully oversized camo jacket. While the mixing of black and brown normally makes me shudder, Anik’s two-tone stacked heels are definitely an exception to the rule. I’m also digging the gently scuffed look of the boots, which I’m thinking was either achieved during a holiday shopping excursion at an impossibly crowded mall or at a rodeo. Caillianne’s Balenciaga shoes aren’t exactly boots, but they’re not not boots, either. They simply defy categorization, and that in itself is something worth appreciating.
Anik Lacasse-Richard of Montreal In Style, Montreal
Kimberly Lyn of The Souls of My Shoes, Toronto
Liz Clark for Elizabeth Victoria Clark, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | November 30th, 2012 
Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit, Vancouver/Beijing
As temperatures drop further and further down the thermometer, the wardrobe rotations of Canada’s style bloggers are getting darker and darker. Out with the colour-blocking, in with the black. But when everyone’s wearing black on black on black, a vibrant pop of colour is an uplifting sign that we may be chilled to the bone, but our sartorial spirit refuses to be dampened.
Vanessa‘s bright yellow sweater, Caillianne‘s multi-coloured tie-dye pants and Nelia‘s emerald green statement necklace brightened up their ensembles this week, and put a smile on my face too.
Kimberly Lyn of The Souls of My Shoes (with George Antonopoulos) by George Pimentel, Toronto
Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | November 23rd, 2012 
Lolitta Dandoy of Fashion Is Everywhere, Montreal
When it comes to pants, the most adventurous I get is wearing the same black pair five days in a row, but this week’s edition of The Canadian Street Style Lookbook is giving me major pant envy.
I love the sheen of Kristin’s Express jacquard tweed pants and think that they would be perfect for holiday parties – wouldn’t that gorgeous shade of blue go well with the colour of champagne? Caillianne’s choice of legwear involved decidedly less sheen and a lot more shine. Her dazzling Maison Martin Margiela for H&M leggings with mirror sequins are no less perfect for the holidays and would surely brighten (literally) any holiday occasion. Also looking super chic this week was Liz, who did a brilliant job styling her Isabel Marant snake print pants with neutral pieces.
Liz Clark of Elizabeth Victoria Clark, Toronto
Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Joandy L. for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | November 16th, 2012 
Samantha Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
This week, more is definitely more – more texture, more colour, more personality.
The Beckerman sisters showcased their incredible new pieces from the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection. Let’s face it, this H&M collaboration is so good that pretty much anyone wearing any piece from the collection would be declared the best dressed in town. Caillianne’s metal chain ring necklace lets you know that if you get in her way she will mess. you. up. (But seriously, Caillianne and the rest of the Beckermans are THE sweetest people ever!). Samantha’s belt jacket is, in her own words, “UN-REAL.” Or was it “AWESOMESAUCE?” Either way, she looks fierce beyond words, and we probably wouldn’t want to mess with her either.
Anya looked drop-dead gorgeous when she met Nicola Formachetti, creative director of MUGLER, at The Room Vancouver recently. I have to say that hers is my favourite look to date, from the very first The Canadian Street Style Lookbook post until now – and we can’t even see the shoes (they’re fabulous, I’m sure). Her Max Mara top is elegant, dramatic, sexy…it’s DIVINE! High praise, yes, but definitely well deserved.
Anya Georgijevic of I’m The It Girl, Vancouver
Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Wei Wei T for Lookbook.nu, Montreal
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by The Backseat Stylers | November 2nd, 2012 
Ania Boniecka of Ania.B, Calgary
It’s already November but I’m still searching for that perfect fall jacket. I have had my mind set on a quilted bomber jacket – Vanessa’s is perfect! – but this week’s street style has me thinking that maybe just one fall jacket isn’t enough….
M’c kenneth took advantage of the chilly weather to layer an elegant dark green coat over a wool blazer. I myself layer my jackets as fall nears winter – usually a leather jacket underneath a fall jacket – and admire how M’c kenneth’s look has presence but isn’t bulky. Another fan of layering is Justyna, who wore a wool jacket underneath an on-trend fur collar jacket. Her lovely vintage cherry-printed dress put a smile on my face.
On those rare warmer days, a blazer can provide just the right amount of warmth. Nelia donned a sophisticated tuxedo jacket over a beautiful brocade peplum suit, while Krystin looked super cute in her polka dot blazer, striped blouse, and bowtie.
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
M’c kenneth Licon for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
Anik Lacasse-Richard of Montreal In Style, Montreal
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by The Backseat Stylers | October 26th, 2012 
Dani Roche of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
This Tuesday, in between shows at World Mastercard Fashion Week, our always impeccably dressed friends Nelia and Kim were commenting on how they both happened to be wearing green trousers by Joe Fresh when, funnily enough, S realized that she herself owns both those pairs! The leaves may have changed colour already, but green can still be spotted all around.
We’re super jealous that Vanessa managed to get her hands on this season’s “it” item, the green Kenzo tiger embroidered sweater. Dani wore a beautiful H&M gradient sweater, while Anik’s neon green blouse complemented her perfectly fitted houndstooth pants. Speaking of houndstooth, the print continues to be a popular trend, and Joandy effortlessly pulled it off with a sophisticated black and white look.
Enjoy the final day of Toronto Fashion Week, everyone!
Sydney Hoffman for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
Chloe Wise of Naughty Mess, Toronto
Anik Lacasse-Richard of Montreal In Style, Montreal
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by The Backseat Stylers | October 19th, 2012 
Anik Lacasse-Richard of Montreal In Style, Montreal
How does one do a statement piece justice: by letting it be the centre of attention, or by mixing it with other equally singular pieces? This week, Canadian bloggers showed us that either approach produces fabulous results!
Anik carried an on-trend animal print briefcase, Gracie broke in her gorgeous new velvet and mother of pearl sculptural wedges by Tom Ford, and Lisa sported a bright tropical-print jacket from the Maarten Van Der Horst for Topshop collaboration at London Fashion Week. Each of these pieces was the star of their respective ensemble.
Meanwhile, Samantha was decked out in statement pieces that more than made up for the apparent retirement of her amazing blue hair. The vintage leather vest with the rock ‘n’ roll hand signs, the plaid Comme des Garçons pants, and the Isabel Marant Berry boots are all stand-out pieces that are even more brilliant together.
Samantha Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Lily Nguyen of Bleed For Fashion, Vancouver
Kimberly Lyn of The Souls of My Shoes, Toronto
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