One small step for peace 11:56 PM

Braided bunch 11:50 PM

Jammie Tart for Man of the Cloth 10:50 AM

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Where the grass meets the sky 6:07 PM

Get this party started 6:03 PM

Pumped up kicks 6:01 PM

Bang pop 5:53 PM

Hanging on a moment of truth 1:20 PM

Something old, something new, something borrowed 11:43 AM

Welcome to what promises to be another summery week in the Mother City. The reality of varsity has finally begun to sink in, but this clearly hasn’t been having any effect on people’s style and dress sense. It’s all because of the amazing weather – most of us are inspired to try on looks that wouldn’t work in the heart of a wet winter or during a scorching summer. My favourite look for this week is a sort of season mixer, taking things I usually wear during summer and mixing it with winter wardrobe items.

I chose a simple denim-T-blazer look. It’s simple and light enough for Jammie sessions during the day and the blazer is my cover-up for those irritating chilly afternoon lectures. The T-shirt is from Weird Willy which used to be available at YDE (according to my current knowledge they are no longer in existence). The blazer is from Vertigo and the denims are vintage Wranglers that I bought in Obz during Obz fest last year. The boots are from Markham, and from what I’ve seen around campus, they’re highly popular and an affordable buy. It’s not surprising that Markham chose to repeat it with slight variations from last years design. I inherited these Rayban’s from my grandfather and have been rocking them since the eight grade. I found the bandana in a thrift store in Mowbray. I have a newfound obsession with bandana’s, and wear them as head bands, scarves and arm accessories all the time. If Lady Gaga could bring them back in her Judas music video then surely her devoted Little Monster is entitled to try it out with all his looks too.

Lastly my belt is one of many things which I found in my dad’s closet and which I absolutely treasure. I was looking for a gently distressed tan belt for Eid last year and after hopeless efforts of boutique hopping in town for nearly a month (Eid shopping is always crazy) I found this gem at home. The agreement was that I would wear it for Eid and then return it afterward as it is my dad’s favourite “work” belt. Fat chance of that ever happening! I love it because it’s been genuinely distressed, nothing a factory somewhere in the Far East can produce with a machine. Speaking of Eid, I wish all my fellow Muslims a positive and enlightening Ramadan. It’ time to reflect and be closer to your spiritual self while opening a passage to a greater connection with God. That’s exactly what it is – a personal spiritual journey. Everyone has the right to determine the extent to which they choose to embrace tradition and religion, keeping in mind that the line between the two is often blurred. The way I see it, it’s about going into a new phase of life knowing who you are but being willing to find sustainable ways of improving your spirituality. One is supposed to take from this holy month all good things and incorporate it into your daily life. What you choose to take from it is entirely up to you though. No one has the right to judge you.

So here’s to a better understanding of ourselves, our faith and our purpose. For everyone. (And of course a better understanding of our own personal style too!)

Peace, Love & Fashion

Mo

À cœur vaillant rien d'impossible 11:31 AM

Go play outside! 11:47 PM

When my heart blossoms 8:44 PM

Summer in the middle of winter 1:57 PM

Lovely leather 1:55 PM

Off to a tracking start 6:27 PM

Welcome back Tartlets! I hope that everyone has rested and rejuvenated fully during the vacation. Are you ready for a semester of fabulous street style and fashion? Judging by the huge turnout of leather satchels, over-sized knits and military boots on the first day of the second semester, I foresee a very eventful couple of months ahead! So here's the outfit that I wore today. I chose a Grail blazer and  Craig Port track pants (yes, you read correctly). The whole sweat/harem pant look has finally forced its way into my sea of skinny jeans and I have to admit that they are extremely comfortable! I teamed it up with a pair of black leather brougues from Markham, a deep v-neck T from Vertigo and a skinny scarf from Woolworths. Oh, and I almost forgot to introduce you to my new friend Taylor. Taylor is the latest addition to my family of leather bags so keep an eye out for him around campus. Poor Suzie (my tan satchel) needs a break! The best of luck to all of you, in your studying and styling pursuits. Who says you cant balance studying with an obsession for fashion?

Peace, love and fashion
Till tomorrow

Mo

I heart 70's 80's on Church 11:41 AM

Denim does it 9:12 PM

'All the world's a stage' - WS 8:53 PM

Check out the Harem 10:15 PM

To the power of three 10:14 PM