What I mean is – can the average person pull this off?!

I came across this first photo on The Sartorialist blog with photographer Scott Schuman commenting that this mixed pattern look is one of his favorites of the season. Now of course she looks beautiful, in context at Paris Fashion Week – but really, how many of us can get away with a mishmash outfit? Unless you’re a model or attending a fashion event, I think it takes style and grace to pull it off.

Not sure about this…Fashion editor Julie Sarr-Jamois pictured on All The Pretty Birds is well-known for her mismatching – but fur and bananas?

Of course Tommy Ton for Style.com

There are a lot of Mr. Newton’s really great street style shots at Harpers Bazaar. A few recent from Paris…

This sort of matches, but Toronto’s Sarah Nicole Prickett can pretty much pull off anything!

Next: Color-blocking! Apparently when it comes to wearing color this season – ANYTHING goes!

photo: The Cherry Blossom Girl

ChickAdvisor.ca asks in their recent DIY Half Moon Manicure blog post – Hot or Not? And I had to share this after seeing The Cherry Blossom Girl’s tres chic, jewelled half moon manicure .

The new trend, following the spring 2011 runway look, is to reverse the french manicure, leaving nails blank and just adding color to the ‘moon’ as opposed to the Dita Von Teese classic of leaving moons white. Two tone would be hot using trendy spring 2011 pastels or grey too.

Apparently celebs are already making this popular (who knew) so I better get on it. Just need to get me some 3-hole reinforcement stickers and try it myself.

photo: jakandjil.com

As always, holiday party dressing is about glitter and glam: sequins, baubles, shine and pizzaz! Nowadays any Aldo Accessories or Forever 21 has you covered in the accessory department, but oh what fun it is to fashion your own!

1. Super easy no-sew Faux-Fur Vest @ psimadethis.com >>

2. Stunning glam Feather Adornments for ankles, necks… @ lovemeaghan.com >>

3. Still fashionably beautiful for 2010 – Embellished tights and nylons @ monoxious.com >>

4. Lace Bunny Ears are sure to stand out @ theseams.blogspot >>

5. Try on a Turban @ apairandaspare >>

I have been so obsessed with knits lately and am finally ditching my hoody collection for comfy cocoon sweaters and cable knit leggings. It could be because shops are full of knits this season, or because of the frigid weather and my desire for warmth. Either way, my obsession continues as I keep buying sweater dresses, over-sized knit cardigans and chunky cowls!

I absolutely love the following from some of the few Canadian knitwear designers we have Heidi Ackerman (first 2 pics) and Line Knitwear:

However, it seems there are many, super talented knitwear designers coming out of the UK and other parts of Europe – and I had to share these awesome pieces:

Laura Theiss

Sandra Buckland

For so much more, check out http://the-dark-knit.blogspot.com

Native/Southwest/Navajo Trend 2010
Some ‘native’ finds from Toronto and Canadian designers:

Native print tee and other hand-printed clothes: Pretty Raccoon
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyRaccoon?ref=top_trail

Bead Bracelet/Happiness Peyote Necklaces: Native Vision
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nativevision?ref=top_trail

Fringe pouch: Honey Dip Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/people/honeydipjewels?ref=ls_profile

Lasercut walnut necklaces: Miju and You
http://www.etsy.com/people/MijuAndYou

Mukluks and Moccassins: Get Outside Shoes (Toronto and online)
http://www.getoutsideshoes.com

Genuine Native sweaters: Canadian Sweater Company
http://www.canadiansweater.com

Aztec Leggings: Urban Outfitters
urbanoutfitters.com

Fringed Cardigan: Forever 21
http://canada.forever21.com

Feather Earrings: Deedee Bird
http://www.etsy.com/shop/deedeebirdDesigns

Aztec Scarf: Lalouka http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lalouka

Obey Navajo/Tribe Jacket: Shop Adorn http://www.shopadornonline.com

YYZ Living Magazine stormed Nyood this month to launch it’s new magazine. For those who don’t know, YYZ Living Magazine covers the stylish topics of art, fashion and culture in Toronto.

With the cool weather here, animal skin was the look of the night, with fur coats and vests, leather dresses and lots of leopard print. Editor in Chief Annie Lam Shivani Kumar rocked leopard stilettos with her leather panel dress, perhaps channeling the tone of the evening for the other fashionable guests while managing editor Annie Lam donned a  silvery python print dress and black heels with silver spikes.

Musician Anna Cyzon in a grey Danier leather jacket and fur-topped booties

Actress Kerry Laifatt pretty and preggy in a flowing leopard frock

Eryn Shannon in one of the most worn trends of the season: a plush fur vest with friend Julia Che in a knee length fur coat and leopard pumps

Nicholas-Sean warded off the cold with a fur vest

The weather’s been sooooo beautiful lately but seeing as it is fall, it is bound to get chilly without warning very soon!

I found my plaid cape two years at Goodwill or something and most of the bloggers pictured here were wearing their plaid capes last year,  but since we’ve recently started seeing good ol’ celebs sportin’ capes just lately, it will likely be at your local Forever 21/Urban Outfitters/Anthropologie in no time.

This is sort of what I’ll look like this fall in my blue cape

photo sea of shoes

photo the-coveted

photo loveloveloveus

photo riding pretty

Next for fall….ponchos…

Everybody (back) in denim.

I personally think this whole denim trend is re-emerging a little early. Jean jackets, vests and head to toe denim… Therefore, I give it about 2-3 years to hit its max.

In the meantime, looks from our Canadian friends at Fidelity…