Spring Style: Prim and Proper
Spring Style: Prim and Proper
By Toronto Life | April 28, 2014
By Toronto Life | 04/28/2014
Krystin Lee, 27, blogger and PR specialist at the manufacturing company Masco Canada (Image: Norman Wong)
For a decade, womenswear lines have been stealing from men’s closets (see the boyfriend jean, the slouchy blazer, the tasselled loafer). But judging by the explosion of pastels and demure hemlines at fashion parties lately, it’s time to dress like a lady again. Designers seem to agree: Kimberley Newport-Mimran’s Pink Tartan shop is full of pleated skirts, and Tanya Taylor’s collection is awash with hand-painted flowers. The key to keeping it all from looking tooth-achingly sweet? A punk twist like a chunky bangle or studded heels—Donna Reed by way of Debbie Harry.
271321 Krystin Lee, 27, blogger and PR specialist at the manufacturing company Masco Canada (Image: Norman Wong) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-01-e1398458854201-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-01.jpg 667 1000 {"copyright":"\u00a92014 Daniel Ehrenworth c\/o ImagingTree.com"} https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-01/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-01 0 0
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271322 Chloé’s eau de toilette smells like fresh-cut roses—and looks pretty beside the sink. $84. <em>Sephora, 1-877-737-4672.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-02.jpg 1000 1000 {"copyright":"\u00a9 Carlo Mendoza 2014"} https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-02/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-02 0 0
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271323 The vivid print on this A-line frock adds a punch of personality. $348. <em>Ted Baker, Yorkdale, 416-783-0380.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-03.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-03/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-03 0 0
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271327 Ultra-bright, girly hues update a classic d’Orsay pump by Manolo Blahnik. $735. <em>Holt Renfrew, <br />
416-922-2333.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-07.jpg 1000 1000 {"copyright":"\u00a9 Carlo Mendoza 2014"} https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-07/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-07 0 0
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271324 Local e-tailer Pink Lovebird Boutique specializes in bold baubles. $44. <em><a href="http://www.pinklovebird.com/" target="_blank">Pinklovebird.com.</a></em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-04.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-04/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-04 0 0
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271325 Lafayette 148 New York’s lightweight overcoat is just right for chilly spring evenings. $1,100. <em>Holt Renfrew, 416-922-2333.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-05/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-05 0 0
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271326 Santa Maria Novella, a 400-year-old pharmacy in Italy, uses whole milk in its luxe soap. $22. <em>Gravitypope, 1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Spring Style: Prim and Proper Spring Style: Prim and Proper https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-06.jpg 1000 1000 {"copyright":"\u00a9 Carlo Mendoza 2014"} https://torontolife.com/style/spring-style-prim-proper/slide/spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-06/ spring-style-2014-prim-and-propper-06 0 0
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