// Next to New: Black and White

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Welcome to the Next to New style series, a collaboration between Physical Canvas and owner Julia Clara of Clothing Mentor to showcase fab finds from the resale store. Every month, I will highlight emerging trends and tips to create a cohesive look for your style pallet. 

One thing you should know is that spotting sophisticated second-hand clothing has always been an intrinsic passion of mine. I love the challenge of walking into a resale store to find something that is unique and timeless across all eras. So what better way to celebrate the first Next to New blog post but with a black and white outfit from head-to-toe. Can we say classic?

This look incorporates three major trends for fall: oversize coats, layering, and cozy sweaters all wrapped into one. You’ve probably seen oversize coats draped over the shoulders of celebrities and taste makers on blogs and magazines sites. It’s the art of the cape at its finest- a fashionable floor length jacket layered on top of a fantastic skirts and sweaters adds flair and sophistication! The cozy cowl neckline of this Divide sweater adds bulk and warmth in all the right places for a comfortable yet stylish look 'on the go' paired with a metallic Express skirt.

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Accessorized with an Ivanka Trump handbag and vintage snake-charmer cuff, this classic black and white look would never be detected as anyone’s sloppy seconds.
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Ivanka Trump handbag $35// Express skirt $12// Kasper jacket $16// Snake Charmer cuff $5
Sunglasses $7// Torta Caliente Patent boots $11// Divide Sweater $8

// Target Tuesday | Peter Pilotto Set



Peter Pilotto Look #1


Hello My Little Targettes!


It's..... T A R G E T | T U E S D A Y S

With nearly 70 printed pieces from the latest Target debut, Peter Pilotto for Target was made for this girl right here! Yes, the entire collection is nothing short of genius as seen on the website of Target last week after the released of their look book. After reviewing the looks, I couldn't help but realize how spot on I was in my October post What to Expect from Peter Pilotto for Target. Of course, the ever so idiosyncratic printed dresses, florals, cover ups, knits and tailored pencil skirts galore proved to be in abundance. BOOM...I'll take three of each please and thank you.

Of course you know, I'll be all over this collection as I was for Target's collaborations with Phillip Lim, Missoni, and Jason Wu. hate to break it you but I'm no newbie to Target's collabs-nope not one bit. Out of all of the collaborations I can definitely say with confidence that this is the line that best represents my style due to the playful use of colour and architectural prints. In today's post, I decided to create a look for each week until the release on February 9th! I'm definitely conjuring all sorts of outfits now by the minute.
The Entire Peter Pilotto For Target Lookbook Is Out!
This colour-blocked blazer is a cool blue just waiting for me to pair with a pencil slim skirt. I paired a few favorites from my wishlist of items that in a oh-so-glamorous perfect world. 

Keep your eyes peeled for my next Peter Pilotto for Target looks as we count down the days together until February 9th!

Peter Pilotto Look by PhysicalCanvas featuring a nyx lipstick

Nine west shoes
ninewest.com


Janis Savitt gold jewelry
bergdorfgoodman.com


House of Harlow 1960 gold jewelry
$33 - coggles.com


Nyx lipstick
$11 - target.com.au



// Merry Christmas From me & Maddy


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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!

Who doesn't love the holidays with family and friends?! I hope you are enjoying this special time of year with your loved ones as much as I am.

Here are a few pictures that Lucas took of Madison and I...we've already coined our part of the world as 'Country Cool' as an answer to Street Chic! Anyhoo enjoy!

Take care, stay warm and enjoy the day from me, Madison and Lucas (behind the camera as always)!


IMG_4238 final Charlotte Rousse velvet blazer//Macy's leggings//Vintage cape//

// Five Fab Frames | 2013 Winter Collection | by Warby Parker

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More than 38 million Americans wear glasses or have had corrective lenses prescribed to them (which accounts for hmm… 64% of the population, while 12% of the country wears contact lenses). And you should care because….??? Well, I’m glad you asked because the odds that you wear glasses or know of someone who does is highly likely- which means, this one’s for you (and the plot thickens).

For as long as I can remember, I was always that kid that told the optometrist that I could barely read the exam chart, (which to my credit was probably very true) so I was always able to score the coolest frames from the over-sized red Sally Jessy Raphael glasses to the more fashionably non-prescription flip-up Dwayne Wayne glasses.  So it’s no surprise that my love for glasses has grown fonder over the years into my adult hood (enter Warby Parker).

You may remember my Warby Parker review back in 2012 which I received great feedback from my readers! So naturally, the  ‘rustic meets modern’ 2013 Winter Collection prompted another review to pair your cold weather-hues with your favorite  winter past time activity. The collection features six new shapes in five colours, including two-tone acetates all for $95-including prescription lenses! Curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to partake in the ‘Home Try-On’ program for an up and close personal look of five of my favourite frames for the perfect fit (note: I only tried on five frames-two being very similar in shape in varying colours but the full collection can be seen here). I'm already feeling like a Warby Parker model...here goes!


Welty | Plum Marblewood

The curved browline and slim acetate construction of Welty’s keyhole bridge frames gives a first-class combination even this casual wintery puffy vest.

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 Lyle| English Oak

 For a day and evening look, the English Oak is a classic round frame which creates a great contrast with your favorite winter turtleneck.

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Chamberlain| Saddle Sage & Whiskey Tortoise

Available in two different colours, these assertive yet bold frames have a strikingly square shape with a sturdy bridge that is versatile enough to accentuate a low-key office look by day and a hipster look by night.

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 Edgeworth| Sage

The epitome of classic, these 1940s-inspired keyhole frames feature slender temple arms, crafted from Japanese titanium for retro lovers looking for a good vintage piece to incorporate into their wardrobe.

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Overall, my favourite feature of all the frames is that although Warby Parker offers frames for men and women, their frames are adaptable enough for either gender. Whether you’re looking for a gift for yourself, or for one that truly keeps on giving, consider purchasing a pair (or pairs!) from the Warby Parker Winter Collection.

Which fab frames are your favorites? 

Disclaimer- This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Warby Parker. All opinions expressed are mine and one hundred percent honest.