The blog is back baby, and dare I say with a vengeance. This year I'm joined by six fabulous fashion centric babes to write about the Saskatoon fashion scene, and to highlight the designers and boutiques at the Spring 2016 Festival!
To kick off the blog, I would like to introduce the team which includes a diverse group of writers, and our very own blog stylist and photographer. Enjoy today's blog, as each member dishes on juicy fashion reads, must watch netflix shows, 2016 style, and favourite quotes. Make sure to stay tuned for upcoming posts because this is a blog you won't want to miss (prizes anyone? wink wink).
Happy reading :)
NICOLE ROMANOFF - BLOG EDITOR
PHOTOGRAPHER - STYLIST - DANCE INSTRUCTOR - CAT CUDDLER - COFFEE LOVER
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? Nylon magazine (online), fashionista.com, and vogue.com.
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? Fashion: The September Issue Non Fashion: Episodes
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @fashionography - kinda obsessed with fashion photography!
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Aritzia, Two Fifty Two, Tonic, White Dahlia, and Hudson's Bay.
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? Soft off the shoulder tops and dresses, and lace up heels and booties!
BEST FASHION ADVICE? Dress to impress, and it's always better to be over dressed than under!
website: www.nicoleromanoff.com instagram: @nicoleromanoffphoto and @nikki_buttons
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
CANDACE FOX - BLOG CONTRIBUTOR
fur baby mama - political ranter - shoe lover - leather crafter - americano enthusiast
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? Vogue everything - Paris, Italia, China, British, Brasil, Australia
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM?
Fashion: IRIS Documentary...who doesn't love that quirky lady!
Non-fashion: A British comedy, Dr. Foster...I pretty much want to witness her crazy in person. She's smart and completely unapologetic for anything and everything she does. It's perfect.
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT? @net-a-porter, @pantone, and @pittiesofinsta
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Hudson's Bay, Winners, and La Vie Lente.
FAVOURITE 2016 SPRING/SUMMER TREND? Monochromatic. Best done with different shades, textures and fabrics but oh so fun when you get it right. Contrast shoe - and off you go!
BEST FASHION ADVICE? Be different, but be appropriate. It's great to make a statement but be respectful of your audience and environment. There is a time and place for everything.
“The universe may not play fair, but at least it’s got a hell of a sense of humour.”
STEPHANIE HILASH - BLOG CONTRIBUTOR
3RD YEAR U OF S STUDENT - ASPIRING JOURNALIST - TRAVELER
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? Cosmopolitan and Vogue magazine.
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? Fashion: Iris and Non Fashion: Game of Thrones
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @forloveandlemons, @nastygal, and @kyliejenner
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Frakas
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? Fringe! (I love the 70s inspiration on the runway!)
BEST FASHION ADVICE? people are always going to judge, might as well wear whatever you want.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal.”
TRIANNA PALIDWOR - BLOG CONTRIBUTOR
MARKETEER - FITNEss NUT - FASHION AFICIONADO - ADVENTURist - lover of music
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? I love the blog, Harper and Harley, mostly because of her chic black, white, and grey philosophy.
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? Fashion: Scatter My Ashes at Berfdorg's Non Fashion: House of Lies, House of Cards & Mad Men.
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @fitnessontoast
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Luna & Hill, Aritzia, White Dhalia, Swank & everything & anything local!!
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? Bold Chains & Accessories & flowy slip dresses.
BEST FASHION ADVICE? Do you, be bold, and take risks!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/triannamarie Instagram: @triannamarie
“Do what you can with all you have wherever you are.”
TIARA JACKLE - GUEST BLOGGER
FASHION BLOGGER - U OF S STUDENT - NATURE ENTHUSIAST - YOGA OBSESSED - vintage soul
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? I love the Free People Fashion and Inspiration Blog!
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? I don’t have netflix and don’t watch a lot of tv… university takes up a lot of my time (haha)!
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @kate.lavie and @emanuelapitzul
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Winners and Hazlewood.
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? Distressed high-waisted shorts and a baggy tee.
BEST FASHION ADVICE? When it comes to your own personal style - don’t listen to anyone. Wear what makes you feel confident and happy.
Website: www.rawfashionblog.com Instagram: @rawfashionblog
“Sometimes you didn’t want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.”
ERIN CROOKS - BLOG FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER - PROUD MAMA TO A GORGEOUS BABE - SALSA DANCER
FAVOURITE FASHION READ Elle.com, Harpersbazaar.com, and Nylon.com.
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? Fashion: I didn't know there were fashion programs on Netflix, I've been missing out! Non Fashion: Friends (Obviously), the Mindy Project, Arrested Development, and Grey's Anatomy.
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @weworewhat, @sincerelyjules, @jordenkeith, @songofstyle, and @kyliejenner
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? Aritzia, Era Style Loft, Dynamite, and I'm a huge fan of thrifting around the city.
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? I'm loving the come back of 70's colour, and fabrics.
BEST FASHION ADVICE? Stay true to you and what makes you feel the most confident, comfortable, and yourself. Take risks and don't worry what other people think :)
Website: www.erincrooks.com Instagram: @erincrooksphoto
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”
KATE MATTHEWS - BLOG STYLIST
PRO STYLIST - FORMER ELLE INTERN - MUSIC LOVER - CLOTHES HOARDER - CAT LADY
FAVOURITE FASHION READ? The Metropolitan Museum’s hardcover of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty by Andrew Bolton - It’s beyond gorgeous!
FAVOURITE FASHION AND NON FASHION NETFLIX PROGRAM? Fashion: I loved The Director (about Gucci’s former creative director Frida Giannini) and I think The True Cost is an eye-opening must-watch for fashion fans. Non-fashion: Schitt’s Creek—it’s absolutely hilarious!
FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM FEED? @sask_fashion, of course! I also enjoy @thefatjewish - I know it’s wrong to love him, but I just do.
GO TO STORE IN SASKATOON? For myself, Aritzia. For clients (I work mostly with men), Manhattan Casuals and Better off Duds.
FAVOURITE SPRING/SUMMER 2016 TREND? As a woman whose personal style hastag would be #blackonblackonmoreblack, I’m happy that the typically AW palette of grey and black is happening this season.
BEST FASHION ADVICE? Wear what makes you feel good and you'll never go wrong.
Website: www.katematthews.ca Instagram: @_kate_matthews
“Fashion is a way of saying who you are without having to speak.”
Photos - Nicole Romanoff Photography