Thought this outfit just screamed cool. Yeah…it may be a little tame, but I like it. Is it sort of like Jessie’s outfit last week? Slightly. Don’t care. Maybe that just says something about us and cool jeans.

Duffy Boat-Neck Cashmere Sweater.

Rag and Bone Galaxy Skinny Pants.

Lavin Monk-Strap Shoes.

Victoria Beckham Textured Leather Messanger Bag.

Isabel Marant Beaded Necklace.

Please feel free to contact us with all your wardrobe desires.

Michelle@jessiecarlson.com

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So, as Jessie mentioned we are working with The Room at The Bay downtown. We have had an amazing couple of weeks and are both drooling over the amazing clothes, shoes and bags. The response has been great and if you haven’t checked it out yet… give us a call,we would be happy to give you a tour and show you our favorite things.

Like this:

The Proenza Schouler PS1 bag.

The PS1 bag hit the scene in 2008 and quickly became a mainstay of the brand’s identity. The bag has no label, no designer icon, nothing. Yet, it is widely known by fashion and bag junkies the world over.

It’s an ‘it’ bag. But in a subtle way. Google it, you will see what I mean.

The next time you see me I will be carrying the black version of this bag because when I walk by them everyday it is becoming unbearable not to own one.

The arrival of JCrew to Canada?? O, happy day! No, sadly not in Vancouver but in Toronto…but  it won’t be long before we get one too. I am a recent convert to JCrew. I absolutely love their kids clothes and they happened to send me their “other” cataloge since I gave them my address.  Yes, its preppy and yes, sometimes you get it home and you find it doesn’t wash and wear so well…but sigh…it’s still cute. And in the heat of summer… it’s the perfect choice for pool days and bbq’s at the beach.

I bought this dress on a recent trip to Seattle. I love it and it looks so good with all my belts. $78.00

These tanks are great and easy to wear and look… they are on sale…$19.50.

I love this tuxedo shirt. Might be good for the rainy days…of which there seems to be many. $150.00

Can’t do a blog without a shoe. Love the espadrille. Not so good in the rain as I found out first-hand. $118.00

So what are you wearing to bed? You won’t be lonely for long in something this cute.

www.jcrew.com

I thought I would add some of my favourite summer shoes as there are so many great shoe sales circulating in the city. Holt Renfrew, Gravity Pope, B2, One of a Few…the list goes on and they all have great styles on sale right this very second. Of course, not all our favourites are on sale yet…soon…trust me.

Rachel Comey. Gravity Pope.

A.P.C. The Block.

Rag and Bone. Misch.

Paloma Barcelo. Net-a-Porter.com

Surface to Air. The Block.

Bernardo. Gravity Pope.

Don’t you just love seeing a well-dressed man? I do. And I think with the right staples in a closet (with wooden hangers, of course) getting dressed will be easy and looking stylish a give-in.

These are the basics for spring with a few little tips. Pass them on to your hubby or tell your freinds to give me a call if they need a little help.

Pants. Straight jeans with a rolled cuff. The rolled cuff is popular right now for women and men and allows you to do something a little different with your old or new jeans or trousers. Jeans: Levi’s. Linen Pants: Ralph Lauren.

Woven Tie. Love this tie. A great trend for spring. Worn casually with a short-sleeved shirt and jeans or dressier under a suit jacket.

Blue Blazer. I think I may have mentioned this blazer in a previous blog. Worth mentioning again. Looks great with khaki’s and jeans. If you want to re-think date night, might be worth investing. Rag and Bone.

Cargo Shorts. Any of my female clients know I tend to stray far away from anything cargo…but I actually like it for men. Less is better. Not too much cargo. These are perfect. Ralph Lauren.

Street Shoes. I recommend street shoes for any of my male clients that want help in the lifestyle department. I don’t think you have to go crazy and get a “skate shoe” but a nice leather sneaker is fun and hip. Converse.

Summer Sandal. This is a hard sell on most men. So I suggest this kind of sandal if you want an alternative to the traditional flip flop. Plus you can wear them to a dressier event with trousers and a nice sweater. I find that some men don’t like things between their toes. Apparently they appreciate comfort. Strange, I know. Paul Smith.

Great T-shirts. I like a good black v-neck on a man and amazing white tee-shirts are essential wardrobe staples. Spend a bit of money on these. You will wear them frequently and the H&M ones don’t look the same once you’ve washed them. Levi’s.

The Polo Shirt. It’s a preppy look. I love it. I think most men look great in a polo shirt. Looks great with jeans or under a blazer. Can’t go wrong with the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt.

Cardigan. This camel color is great for spring. I loved the color of the shirt underneath too. Again, Ralph Lauren. ( i swear i am usually not this brand biased)

Swim Shorts. Ok here’s the deal. Most men wear shorts that are too long. The trend is mid-length. This length is really flattering and age appropriate for men over 25. Just my opinion. I recommend at least having a basic black pair and then adding some of other colors. Orlebar Brown(black) and Hartford (grey).

Weekend Bag. I think all men should have a great carry-on bag. Actually EVERYONE should. This one is from Surface to Air and is fantastic and it was under $200.

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