Author archive for Nia Schindle

  • Beach, Please: Sultry Swimwear for All Summer Long

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/07/05
    Dig out the SPF and the inflatable unicorn—pool season is fast approaching and it’s time to prep your dip-ready wardrobe. While we’ll always love chic high-waisted bikinis (hello retro!) and minimalist maillots, this season we’re opting for swimwear with unabashed attitude. Itty-bitty bikinis? Check. Sculptural skin-baring cutouts? Check. Sultry mesh insets and made-you-look macrame? Yes, please. From a red-hot spliced […]
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  • Beneath it All: Summer Shapewear Essentials

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/06/26
    The foundation of a flawless summer wardrobe starts underneath it all. From convertible bodysuits to silhouette-sculpting slips, we’ve rounded up five of our favourite summer shapewear staples to see you through the season.   THE PLUNGE-NECK BODYSUIT Va Bien Firm Control Plunge Bodysuit $80 Perfect for plunging necklines and curve-contouring silhouettes, Va Bien’s boned bodysuit will be your go-to for […]
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  • Catwalk Cues: Opulent Accessories Right Off the Runway

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/06/21
    Take a break from your tried-and-true spring essentials (we’re looking at you floral prints and woven straw beach bags) and tap the cues from the catwalk for something a little more opulent and over-the-top. Mismatched earrings replaced typical coordinating pairs for a bold accessories statement, while slinky chainmail chokers and luxe anklets put a glamorous twist on nostalgic ‘90s style. […]
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  • The Jetset Gent: Summer Travel Essentials

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/06/16
    Whether you’re jetting off overseas or setting up camp in the woods, a well-thought wardrobe will make summer travelling a breeze. Make sure these staples from Jack Wills make your must-pack list: Ithon Jacket in Dark Green $149 For combating unexpected elements, a wind-shielding shell like this surplus-inspired nylon jacket will keep chills at bay. Jack Wills Campbell T-Shirt $39.95 […]
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  • Hero Handbags: The Most Incredible Carryalls of the Season

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/06/09
    A handbag is the one fashion piece that says a lot about your personal style, and this season’s carryalls are bold, beautiful and demand to be seen. These designer handbags were made to spark conversation with over-the-top metallics and incredible embellishments. Take the House of Alexander McQueen, who embroidered an exquisite heraldic bird onto supple calf leather, or Burberry who […]
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  • Revved Up: 4 Ways to Wear a Moto Jacket for Spring

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/05/31
    The mercury may be rising, but it doesn’t mean you need to ditch your favorite outfit topper—ours being the ubiquitous biker jacket. Club Monaco gives the well-loved moto staple a warm-weather makeover with supple suede and a soft blush palette in this sleek Cecilia style. The perfect coverup for overly air-conditioned offices and cool summer nights sipping wine on the […]
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  • Girl Next Door: Low-Key Spring Essentials

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/05/29
    When it comes to spring style, bright palettes and floral prints reign supreme. While we love all things over-the-top (hello romantic ruffles and rainbow brights!), we’re also feeling the season’s low-key vibes—think girl next door, if the girl next door was a carefree skater chick with tousled sun-bleached hair, beat-up Vans, and the most perfectly imperfect lived-in jeans. Current/Elliott’s latest […]
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  • Catching Rays: Spring 2017 Sunglasses Trends

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/05/26
    Whether you’re shielding the sun’s rays or just need a quick cover up before dabbing some concealer under your eyes, sunglasses are always the styling go-to. This season the runways showed a shift to bold and unabashed—frames were blown up in size at Fendi, and rims were forgone altogether at Illesteva. When it comes to all-out glamour, the answer is […]
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  • The New Romantics: Spring Dresses You’ll Love

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/05/17
    When it comes to spring style, love is most definitely in the air. This season designers were infatuated with romantic details: wispy lace, dainty floral appliques, frothy tiered ruffles, pretty pintucks, and layers and layers of languid silk. Color palettes remained soft and feminine, from saccharine blush shades to milky creams and vibrant floral prints, while flowing dresses were the […]
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  • Boardroom Boosters: Men’s Office Essentials

    By Nia Schindle on 2017/04/28
    Whether you’re scaling the corporate ladder or spearheading your own startup, a well-rounded office wardrobe is essential in sealing your executive status. We’ve outlined our top edit of stylish workweek staples from online menswear authority MR PORTER that will see you through the new quarter and beyond: an immaculately tailored wool suit, an indispensable white shirt, a rakishly printed pocket […]
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