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by The Backseat Stylers | June 14th, 2013 
Alyssa Lau of Ordinary Peoples, Edmonton
Each week, we dutifully stop by a long, long list of Canadian style blogs to cull the most sartorially inspired personal style images from the past 7 days. The ones that make the cut are those that jump out at us from our laptop screen and make us us shriek “LOVE. IT!!!“, “Sooo good!” or other similarly articulate and analytical remarks.
There are faces you’ll have seen repeatedly in the Lookbook, and for good reason. The Beckermans and their inimitable sense of style amaze us on a regular basis. This week, we have Caillianne, completely decked out in scarlet red, from sunnies to dress to bag to boots. Even the wall behind her is red – that’s commitment.
We love when Dani and Bianca, also frequent features, do the matchy-matchy thing; this week, the blogger duo took on metallic and white and completely killed it, as per usual. Alyssa, one of our favourites from the Prairie provinces, is always surprising us. This week, she took her super sweet floral print frock and floppy hat to the next level when she paired them with a pair of intergalactic metallic silver booties. Genius, really.
As for Ivy, we just have no words. She blows us away week after week with her posts from the West coast, and we can’t help but feature her time and time again. This week’s black and white get-up was no exception. We bow down.
Keep ‘em coming, Canada! We’re loving what you’re wearing.
Kate Masters of Victoria’s Wardrobe, Victoria
Bianca Venerayan and Danielle Roche of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
Ivy Xu of This Is How We Do It, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | March 29th, 2013 
Gracie Carroll of Gracie Carroll, Toronto
With two fashion weeks running simultaneously on opposite ends of the country last week, our favourite style bloggers gathered in Toronto and Vancouver to take in the Fall 2013 collections of Canada’s top fashion talents. They showed up to the tents in their sartorial best, donning standout pieces by homegrown designers.
Gracie and Alexander were both decked out in Canadian wares from head to toe. Alexander’s fierce get-up was all by Calgary native Caitlin Power, from the cobalt blue neoprene jacket to the green printed shirt to the leather pants. He even topped the ensemble off with a pair of blue ALDO sunglasses for that extra patriotic touch.
Gracie sported a coyote and suede coat by Chloé comme Parris that was beyond fabulous, styling it with a printed skirt also by the Toronto-based duo, a t-shirt by Montreal-based Mimi & Coco, a ruched leather clutch by Toronto’s Jenny Bird, and limited edition FLARE Magazine x ALDO shooties.
So many incredible pieces created in our home and native land – hats off to you, Gracie and Alexander, for representing!
Bianca Venerayan and Danielle Roche of Kastor & Pollux, Toronto
Alexander Liang of Alexander Liang, Toronto
Ivy Xu of This Is What We Do, Vancouver
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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 | 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 | September 28th, 2012 
Sydney Hoffman for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
This week, bold and clean cuts, such as Sydney’s elegant vintage (inspired?) coat with charming gold hardware and Joandy’s pencil skirt with cut out front, caught our eye as much as statement pieces, like Sydney’s brilliant two-tone green pants and Joandy’s Givenchy Rottweiler shirt, did.
S and I are planning to sprint to the nearest Joe Fresh to find Nelia’s gorgeous houndstooth blouse for ourselves. Hunting down must-have items is our favourite kind of exercise, and we’re thinking that Lily’s sweatshirt, loose-fit pants and Gucci heels might just be the perfect kind of outfit for such occasions.
Lily Nguyen of Bleed For Fashion, Vancouver
Nelia Belkova of Style Blog, Toronto
Lisa Dengler of Just Another Fashion Blog, Toronto/Zurich
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by The Backseat Stylers | August 25th, 2012 
Justyna Baraniecki of Chameleonic, Ottawa
Denim, denim and more denim took over the Canadian street style blogwaves this week. While jeans are year-round fare, the ensembles featured have a distinct transitional feel to them. Fall is just around the corner, but perhaps it’s not all bad news.
Dani donned a full-length denim jumpsuit that was all kinds of amazing, amplified by a gorgeous statement necklace and stunning hairdo. Zoe and Julia kept things simpler, but no less chic. Zoe’s blue denim shirt and pink jeans combo and Julia’s colourblock sweater and black denim pairing are getting us excited for fall dressing.
It seems that the solution to end-of-summer blues just might be a new pair of jeans or two. See you at the nearest Gap?
Dani Roche of Kastor & Pollux for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
Ania Boniecka of Ania.B, Calgary
Julia Monson for Lookbook.nu, Toronto
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by The Backseat Stylers | August 17th, 2012 
Kate Horsman of Bullet With Butterfly Wings, Vancouver
With Equipment-type blouses and peplum tops taking over our closets, we haven’t been giving our t-shirts as much love as they deserve lately. This week, Kate and Jay reminded us how a not-so-basic t-shirt just might be the statement piece our wardrobe is missing.
Kate paired her Givenchy angry dog tee with a maxi skirt, denim vest and, of course, her big dog Sarge. Fierce. We wouldn’t want to mess with Kate or Sarge. Jay, on the other hand, went whimsical, donning a Lanvin for H&M embellished t-shirt and matching (unembellished) shorts for an all-white, summer-perfect look.
Our t-shirt rotation is looking woefully inadequate, thanks to Jay and Kate. We’re now officially on the hunt for the perfect tee! Perhaps a fabulous printed Clover Canyon piece, à la Brooke?
Yavar by TorontoVerve, Toronto
Jay Strut of Jay Strut, Toronto
Lily Nguyen of Bleed For Fashion, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | July 13th, 2012 
Lisa Dengler of Just Another Fashion Blog, Toronto
We’re all about the men this week here at The Backseat Stylers. But instead of the usual suspects like Gosling and Beckham (and Mr. Backseat Styler, of course!), it’s Nigel, Spencer and M’c Kenneth who are making us swoon with their…outfits. Can you blame us really?
Blogger/photographer/model extraordinaire Nigel knows not only how to pull together a stellar ensemble (that denim vest! that army tee! those accessories!), but also how to take a great shot. We secretly have a (style) crush on him. Sshhh. And if we were 19-year old men, we’d want to dress just like him.
Then there’s M’c Kenneth, the adventurous one who expertly paired fuchsia and a palm tree print last week and this week schools us again with a mixed print getup of florals, python and even a bowler hat. Pitch perfect outfits, week after week. Colour us impressed.
And finally we have Spencer, a newcomer to The Canadian Street Style Lookbook who is certain to become a regular. Pink shorts never looked so dapper, styled with a classic black blazer, crisp white button-down shirt and requisite pocket square. But, truthfully, he had us at Hawaiian print skinny tie.
Spencer Edwards of Propr.postur, Montreal
Rachael Jane of Rachinald, Winnipeg
M’c kenneth Licon of Little Fashionisto for Lookbook.nu, Vancouver
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by The Backseat Stylers | June 1st, 2012 
Jay Strut of Jay Strut, Toronto
This week’s most exciting moments in Canadian street style involve champagne, cake, and cowboys and Indians. Intrigued? Read on!
Expertly juggling two phones and a glass of champagne in hand, Jay looked more like a star than most Hollywood celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival. His tuxedo jacket is nothing short of incredible, and its ivory colour do the shawl lapel and cuff buttons far more justice than black would. This million-dollar look is certainly an impressive change from when I last saw Jay in Rihanna-esque denim cut-off shorts, singing “CAKE CAKE CAKE…!” at an amazing RiRi-themed bachelorette party for Nelia.
Speaking of cake (I definitely didn’t bring up that Rihanna song just to make a smooth transition), Elizabeth’s bag conveys some great words of wisdom from Kate Spade: “Eat cake for breakfast.” This reminds me of that one time I ate two cupcakes for breakfast, immediately passed out from an overdose of sugar, and dreamt that Val Kilmer was my friend.
Sadly, there is no way to use “Speaking of Val Kilmer…” as a logical transition. Caillianne, whose outfit was inspired by cowboys and Indians, looks like she’s ready to take down anyone who gets in her way. But actually she wore this to her father’s birthday dinner.
Chloe Wise of Naughty Mess, Toronto (Image Credit: Lewis Mirrett for FASHION Magazine)
Caillianne Beckerman of Beckerman Bite Plate, Toronto
Elizabeth Victoria Clark of Chic Heroin, Toronto (Image Credit: Steven Lee for Holts Muse)
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