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Club Monaco coat & tights, dress c/o Spank, sweater c/o Splendid, Sigerson Morrison flats
Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, jewellery c/o Brooklyn Designs, H&M men’s cap
I like to think of this look as a modern fusion of Elaine Benes (a personal hero) meets 19th-century British newsboy, complete with a little newscap. Matt and I had planned for a relaxing day at Granville Island and I wanted to stay as comfortable (and warm) as possible, so of course the precious cargo that is my mind had to be protected from the cold with this ever-so-slightly-ridiculous H&M men’s find.
At any rate, the laid-back vibe of the outfit worked as a good backdrop for some lovely new gold pieces from Brooklyn Designs – especially loving my dainty gold bracelet with pavé detailing, particularly when paired with this red stone-studded gold bracelet I had bought during my heyday as a braces-wearing, bushy-browed 15-year-old living in Saint-Émilion. I actually wish I could find old pics of myself to show you me in my teenage glory days (read: the most unattractive years of my life), but I can’t find them anywhere. When and if I do find them though, there’s one really special gem of me wearing fake blue contacts and eating my poisson en chocolat de Pâques (Easter fish made of chocolate) with a lot of gusto.
Anyway, today I’m definitely doing something the 15-year-old me probably never envisioned: I’ll be walking in the Vancouver Home + Design Show‘s Style Friday fashion show sponsored by Park Royal, and I have the pleasure to be taking part in it alongside several other Vancouver bloggers including her waise choice, Prairie Girl in the City, LittleFashionisto and Two Sevenths. I’ll be doing a recap next week, so stay tuned! I love my outfit from what I could tell during the fitting and am excited to share a few snaps of it!
Have an amazing weekend!

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27 Comments

  1. 10.12.12

    Is there anything you don't look amazing in?? I love the pairing of the masculine cap with the dainty and delicate necklaces. Have a great weekend!

  2. 10.12.12
    Mounette said:

    I will not imagine a combo between those colors but it is very nice!
    Kiss
    aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

  3. 10.12.12

    I love this outfit!! Such a great combination, that jacket looks sooo cozy, especially with the knit underneath. You look great in that hat actually!! Have a great weekend 🙂
    xJennaD

  4. 10.12.12

    love the pretty necklaces. you're so beautiful my dear

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  5. 10.12.12

    Beautiful fall pics here, love that coat!
    xo K
    http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

  6. 10.12.12

    I love that jewelry! And rock that runway, Alex! 🙂

    xo, alison*elle

  7. 10.12.12
    allie said:

    Ah, the background is GORGEOUS! My dad rocks those hats all the time, & you look tres chic. Hope Whole30 is going well for you! So glad to have you girls as support.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Allie at http://www.alliewears.com

  8. 10.12.12

    Those tights and the navy skirt go SO well together 🙂 beautiful outfit Alexandra! x

  9. 10.12.12
    Kimberly said:

    Such a gorgeous fall look – you are the queen of perfect layering and so jealous that you look this pretty in a hat! 🙂

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  10. 10.12.12
    Well... said:

    That cap really is too perfect! I love the jewelry you're wearing too and the trench 🙂

    Trendy Teal

  11. 10.12.12

    The mens cap fits you well! i love the inspiration for this look and it looks like you'll have your weekend full with wonderful stories to share next week

  12. 10.12.12
    Melissa said:

    This coat is one of my favourite things ever. I really love it. I also wish I could wear hats. I just feel so self conscious in them!

    Have fun modeling today! I'm sure you're going to look amazing.

    Melissa

  13. 10.12.12
    jules said:

    yay! best of luck with the show!

    xo julesinflats.com

  14. 10.13.12
    Stefani said:

    Beautiful fall outfit! I really like your coat! Have fun at the show 🙂

  15. 10.13.12

    I LOVE that hat! So cute! Good luck at the show, I hope you have tons of fun!
    Sapir
    thesapphirequeen.blogspot.com

  16. 10.13.12
    lauren said:

    loving this color palette and equestrian style. You suit fall fashion so well 🙂

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  17. 10.13.12

    Adorable! I love that hat.

  18. 10.13.12
    Kacie said:

    You look gorgeous and the background looks gorgeous too!

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  19. 10.14.12

    beautiful outfit!
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  20. 10.14.12
    Carmen said:

    Great jacket and hat 🙂
    xx
    http://www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

  21. 10.15.12
    Z said:

    I love the layering of your necklaces. Good luck in the fashion show!!

  22. 10.15.12
    t said:

    Love the cap! I used to have a navy one that I wore all the time. Maybe I should get another one?

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  23. 10.15.12

    Dying over you & these photos! You're just absolutely stunning!!
    xo, amy

  24. 10.15.12
    Elisabeth said:

    This outfit is so cool! Love your jewelry and the cap looks so good on you (it wouldn't suit me at all)!

    xxx
    E from Helsinki
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.fi/

  25. 10.17.12

    love the necklace- I am very into crystal/quartz/arrowhead type jewels recently

    XO Jenny
    http://www.jennyscribbles.com

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