Author Archives: SevenDollarPants
Day Trippin’ – Wine Country Ontario
To escape the city this past weekend, the bf and I took our bikes on the GO train and headed to St. Catharines. After 2 bike malfunctions and a few wrong turns, we made it to the first winery called … Continue reading
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TO Contributor: Lindsay 1
It’s contributor Friday! Here’s a blog post from Toronto based Lindsay… It’s finally time! This week I officially packed up all my winter knits and did a wardrobe change over. I unpacked my favourite summer pieces that have been hiding … Continue reading
Pink Lady
Speaking of leopard print tights (in my previous post), here I am wearing them again with a charcoal coloured angle cut skirt from Zara and bright pink blazer from Zara as well. Boots are from Top Shop, and I finished … Continue reading
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Floral and Leopard
I was pumped to see that Renee of Eat.Live.Shop showed an outfit of mine on her floral and leopard print story yesterday. I absolutely love her blog and find her DIY projects so inspiring. I used to do a ton … Continue reading
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UK Contributor: Nikki 2
It’s contributor day!! Check out Nikki’s second post… I have an aunt who once modeled in NYC and tells a story of dating Chris De Burgh, and every time I wear this dress I think of her (que: Lady in … Continue reading
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About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now
I absolutely love Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival – North America’s largest documentary festival. We’re so lucky. I went to see the HBO documentary About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now – a film that features the legendary models from the … Continue reading
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Polka Dot Grunge
I bought this cute polka dot dress from H&M last week. It’s feminine and girly but I decided to make it casual with combat boots and a leather jacket. This look is more me and I was able to ride … Continue reading
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Key Style Pieces for Spring
I recently wrote an article for The Burlington Post (HER section) on key style pieces for Spring. If you want to add a few new things to your wardrobe to keep your look current, check out my suggestions…
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Little Green Dress
I think it’s safe to say this green dress is ‘vintage’ H&M. I purchased it 6 years ago. WOW. I still like it. I’ve worn it dressed-up with tanned legs and black booties, dressed down over leggings and flats, and … Continue reading
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The Corsage Project
Where did the week go? Insane how time flies. Last weekend I volunteered at an awesome charity event called The Corsage Project. It was created 12 years ago to help young women in financial need attend their prom by providing … Continue reading
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PIOLA Toronto
When I first saw PIOLA restaurant I was actually in Mexico. The sign looked familiar and sure enough, Toronto had just opened one up too on Queen West. Piola is a casual pizzeria with locations around the globe serving thin … Continue reading
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Level 99 in Mandarin
I’m on a coloured jeans kick. Here are my mandarin coloured jeans by Level 99. These are the Janice ultra skinny but they sit a shorter on the ankle than the argon green pair. I threw on my chambray shirt … Continue reading
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Level 99 Jeans
Coloured jeans are one of my top must have items for the Spring/Summer season. I fell in love with the fit and shades of Level 99 jeans. This particular pair is the Janice ultra skinny in argon green. I absolutely … Continue reading
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Ici Bistro
I went to Ici Bistro on Harbord street a few days ago for a lovely birthday dinner. It’s a tiny little gem that serves French fare…or what foodies call cuisine nouveau classique. The food is melt in your mouth delicious, … Continue reading
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UK Contributor: Nikki 1
Check out my British contributor – Nikki’s first post….. When people ask me what I miss most about home, I inevitably say Taco Bell (miss you 7 layer burrito). But what I really miss are the Value Villages North of … Continue reading
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The Floral Blazer
The floral blazer is one of my top must haves for the spring season. I was on the hunt for the perfect floral blazer for quite some time and finally approved of this one the moment I saw it on … Continue reading
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Floral Explosion
I’ve been gravitating towards floral print items for the past couple seasons now, and I’ve gathered quite the collection. My newest addition is this sheer floral top from H&M. I paired it with pleated shorts from H&M as well. Shoes … Continue reading
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Singing In The Hail
I had planned a blog shoot on Sunday and wasn’t going to let a little rain or hail stop me. It was a bit ridiculous and cold, but it still worked! I always tend to wear this knit dress when … Continue reading
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UK Contributor: Nikki
I’m VERY excited to announce a new British contributor to SDP. Everyone meet Nikki! She hails from Toronto but lives in the UK and has great thrifty style. She’ll be contributing twice a month to give us a taste of … Continue reading
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Lumberjacket
Spent the day strolling the ocean in sunny BC! These pictures were taken in Kitsilano beach and I definitely look like a lumberjack. Denim shirt from Zara, puffy vest from Joe Fresh, and plaid jacket from Aritzia. It’s not as … Continue reading
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Brunello Cucinelli Inspired
One of my all time favourite designers is Brunello Cucinelli. He’s from Italy and I had the opportunity of meeting him a few years ago. Brunello began his collection in the 1970s with coloured cashmere sweaters and now he has … Continue reading
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No Jacket Required
I’m LOVING this crazy warm weather. I can’t believe it’s March and I’ve been leaving the house sans jacket. Even this outfit had too many layers for our rising temps. I’m wearing a vintage skirt I picked up in Belgium … Continue reading
Date Night On Roncey
The Toronto restaurant scene is all about meat and comfort food these days and so many new places keep popping up. On the weekend I went to Hopgoods Foodliner for dinner and The Ace for drinks – both on Roncesvalles. … Continue reading
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