Published Feb 26th, 2009

Happy Together

Assembling the perfect outfit means starting  with the basics and building from there.

Suit YourselfAdd some spark to office attire with accessories that pop.

1. Necklace, Couture Designs, $210 at Boutik. 2. Pant suit, InWear, jacket $199; pants $129 at Naked. Floral top, Generra, $320 at Worth. 3. Hip belt, $25 at Naked. 4. Gold ring with purple stone, $42 at Boutik. 5. Metallic heels, Dolce Vita, $255 at Boutik.

1. Grey suit, Velour jacket $550; pants $255 at Leo Boutique.
2. Floral shirt with tie, Junk de Luxe, $200 at Leo Boutique. 3. Blue belt,
J. Lindeberg, $175 at Leo Boutique. 4. Computer bag, Bruxe, $100 at
Leo Boutique. 5. Socks, Happy Socks, $10 at Leo Boutique. 6. Patent shoes, Schmoove, $190 at Leo Boutique.

Graphic Pair Bold is beautiful when soaking up the first rays of spring.

1. Yellow cropped jacket, $189 at Mandarine Couture. 2. Floral print
tunic dress, $89 at Mandarine Couture. 3. Acrylic ring, Karen Scarlett, $10 at Kure Clothing. 4. Pink tote, Her Design, $89 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 5. Purple flats, Sam Edelman, $77 at Pink Sugar.

1. Blue shirt with tie, Junk de Luxe, $170 at Leo Boutique. 2. Scarf,
Buddhist Punk, $178 at Leo Boutique. 3. Sunglasses, RetroSuperFuture,
$141 at Leo Boutique. 4. Black pants, J. Lindeberg, $250 at Leo Boutique.
5. Boots, Schmoove, $275 at Leo Boutique.

Frequent Fliers — Transition dressing means layering patterns, textures and fabrics. 

1. Necklace, Rosebud, $270 at Worth. 2. Plaid trench coat, Bandolera, $276 at Kure Clothing. 3. Wrap jacket, Sympli, $165 at Collage Gallery. Nylon top, Sans Soucie, $245 at Collage Gallery. Bordeaux palazzo pants, Sympli, $125 at Collage Gallery. 4. Yellow bucket tote, Fresa Handbags, $268 at Naked. 5. Scarf belt, Margot Van Lindenberg, $65 at Collage Gallery. 6. Handmade enamel bracelets, Cherry Deacon, $45 each at
Collage Gallery. 7. Shoes, Theory, $220.50 at Holt Renfrew. 8. Lavender stone and silver ring, Jodi Statler, $300 at Collage Gallery.

1. Black four-pocket shirt jacket, Propper, $70 at Crown Surplus.
2. Striped long-sleeve T-shirt, $40 at Crown Surplus. Black and white bird-pattern belt, Catalyst, $90 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 3. Watch,
Luminox, $325 at Crown Surplus. 4. Dutch officer’s pants, $20 at
Crown Surplus. 5. Patent shoes, Schmoove, $190 at Leo Boutique.

Sustainable Chic — Green is in the air with eco-friendly fashion.

1. Wooden sunglasses, iWood Ecodesign, $350 at Riva’s The Eco Store.
2. Tan cropped trench coat, $149 at Mandarine Couture. 3. Scarf,
$58 at Boutik. 4. Cropped cardigan, Generra, $490 at Worth. White shirt, Michael Kors, $125 at Naked. 5. Coin charm bracelet, Bibi Alhaja, $215 at Pink Sugar. 6. Bubble skirt, Whyred, $320 at Pink Sugar. 7. Yellow jelly pumps, Melissa Shoes, $80 at The Gallery.

1. Green multi-pocket vest, Rothco, $55 at Crown Surplus. 2. Purple graphic T-shirt, Twice Shy, $53 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 3. Slim jeans, Good Society, $115 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 4. Black shoes, Terra Plana, $180 at Riva’s The Eco Store.

Eclectic Avenue — Pay homage to history by mixing and matching looks from bygone eras.

1. Gold hoop earrings, $42 at Boutik. 2. Vintage sunglasses, Dior,
$375 at Pink Sugar. 3. Silk floral dress, Bordeaux, $335 at Naked. 4. Gold bangle, Chula, $38 at Naked. 5. Green clutch, Big Buddha, $58 at Naked.
6. Silver ribbon shoes, Mohop, $228 at Riva’s The Eco Store.

1. Graphic T-shirt, Cockpit, $40 at Crown Surplus. 2. Black shirt,
SameUnderneath, $133 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 3. Black fedora, Livity,
$42 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 4. Black and red belt with crest, $50 at
Crown Surplus. 5. Black pants, SameUnderneath, $168 at Riva’s The Eco Store. 6. Black patent American military shoes, $60 at Crown Surplus.

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