Running Around Town in Blue Suede Loafers

Bench Don't Walk Fly Cardigan with 7 For All Mankind Raw Hem Jeans

When it comes to running errands, at times I like to do so fashionably. This was one of those times. Reason for wanting to dress decently was pre-determined by the need to stop for dinner along the way. But at the same time the outfit needed to be comfortable enough for the errands. Jeans are usually my go to’s for just that. And lately I find myself wearing mostly 7 For All Mankind because they are seriously comfortable.

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Flying Into Fall With This Pink Cardigan

Bench Don't Walk Fly pink cardigan

Don’t Walk, Fly.

Every time I wear this pink cardigan from Bench I get asked what the Don’t Walk Fly on the patch means. At first my response was, I don’t know, I didn’t buy it for the patch. I just really liked the pink sweater. But after having someone outright ask if the verbiage was intended to encourage drug use, I had to step back for a moment and think about this, as annoyed by the comment as I was. First off, no reputable brand and clothing designer would put language on their clothing intended to encourage drug use. And even the suggestion was absurd. So then I had to really think hard on it. Because apparently this patch was a big deal to everybody who had to ask me what it meant. Continue reading “Flying Into Fall With This Pink Cardigan”

Summer Must Have – High Waisted Denim Shorts

Bench high waisted denim shorts

Home is Toronto. That’s for sure – no matter how far away we roam we’re always drawn back to the place we call home. Since my childhood I’ve had the pleasure of calling different parts of Toronto home. From west to east, downtown to uptown, (and eventually north of the city). It has been really nice to experience the different ambiances generated by the uniqueness of each neighbourhood. With that being said, shooting these shorts for Bench and their tagline #LoveMyHood running through my head. As such, these photos had to be shot in a place that at some point was my hood.

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