Stuff I Wore - VANS All Weather MTE

Vans unveils All Weather MET Footwear and apparel collection, built to endure Mother's Nature's harshest weather conditions from the mountains to the streets. The collection offers an upgraded series of classic Vans footwear and apparel silhouettes that employ weather-resistant technology and construction while staying to Vans' timeless aesthetic.

Designed for the elements, the All Weather MTE collections presents outerwear pieces that mirror Vans's MTE footwear collection. Coated with durable water repellant (DWR), these progressive jackets will keep you warm and dry during the cold and wet winter seasons - perfect for Canadian winter! Don't be fool by some of the mild days we had here in Toronto, winter is not over yet. So, definitely go check out Vans All Weather MTE collection, now in stores.

The jacket I'm wearing is the Kilroy MTE. Very on trend - paying homage to the bomber! I loved that it's hooded - option for extra warmth. And with the bright orange quilted lining?! So cool looking! This is perfect for those crisp, frigid days.

As for the All Weather MET footwear, Vans enhanced models of iconic silhouettes including the Sk8-Hi MTE, Sk8-Hi 46 MTE, and the Old Skool MTE. The collection features premium Scotchgard-treated leather and suede uppers, warm linings and a heat retention layer between the sockliner and outsole to help keep feet warm and dry. A Vans constructed lug outsole takes advantage of over 20 years of snow boot history, infusing timeless style and modern technology into footwear that embraces the cold seasons.

 

Jacket - Vans Kilroy MTE
  Sweater - Vans
Joggers - Express Men

Shoes - Vans SK8-Hi MTE

Sunglasses - Marc By Marc Jacobs

Thoughts on this look/outfit? Make sure to leave me a comment. For more info about the VANS All weather MTE, click here.

J.Crew's Introduces Men's Stretch!

Great news! With a bit of flex and a little more give, J.Crew introduces a new collection of men's suits, pants and shorts with added stretch.

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Whether running to the train or the office, riding or walking to lunch, it's suiting that doesn't feel stuffy and denim, chinos and shorts that don't compromise style for comfort.

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The Stretch collection is now available in stores and online. For more info, click here.

H&M Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd

Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd is a complete wardrobe of essential pieces, chosen by one of the world's most celebrated artists, who also happens to be Canadian, Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd!

The collection mixes utility and streetwear sihouettes with tailored lines, bringing together the important menswear statements of the season. Mark your calendar - the collection will be available in every H&M store that carries menswear, as well as online, from March 2.

"I had a great time selecting my Spring Icons at H&M. I love the mix of urban pieces like bombers and hoodies with tailored shirts and blazers. Every Piece is both effortless and fresh, which is just how menswear should be," says Abel Tesfaye.

There's a sharp street style look to the Spring Icons Selected By The Weeknd collection. A beige cotton bomber has the perfect details, from its ribbed hem to the round terry black patch at the chest. Hoodies are key pieces, with a flattened kangaroo pocket at the front, either in black or in olive. Wear over raw-edged jersey T-shirts that sit loose on the body and match with tailored pants functionally updated with a drawstring waist. Outterwear is important, such as the biker jacket in pleather for a light modern feel, or the zip-up work shirt in faux suede. Meanwhile refreshed tailoring brings clarity and sharpness, like mandarin collar cotton shirts, a semi-constructed blazer that's the perfect outer layer, or a lightweight double-breasted belted spring coat that's the quintessential finishing touch.

Now, who's excited about this Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd collection? I can't wait! I'm a Weeknd fan! Plus, I absolutely love the collection streetwear theme and colour palette. Here are some of my fav pieces = will probably pick up, come March 2 : )

Stuff I Wore - Uniqlo Ultra Light Down

Even though winter doesn't officially arrive until Dec. 21, Toronto had already gotten plenty of snow and some very COLD days.

To keep me warm this winter, I picked up the Ultra Light Down Parka. Definitely a winter essential. It's comfy & extremely lightweight! There are a few colours to choose from - I went with my fav, green.

Not only does it keeps me warm but also stylish at the same time : ) I like that it's compact, sleek looking and not bulky. It has simple, sporty design details, with easy-to-operate zipper pull and zippered hip pockets. Plus the glossy shell adds even more sporty style.

 Some more great facts about the Ultra Light Down:
• High collar to block out the cold
• Premium down provides excellent insulation and superb warmth
• Lined with heat retaining aluminum - trap heat inside the garment
• Water repellent
• Comes with a storage pouch for convenient portability

For more info about Uniqlo, click here.

So, how are you keeping warm this winter? What's your winter essentials?

Parka - Uniqlo
Shirt - Joe Fresh
Joggers - Express Men

Watch - Daniel Wellington

Sunglasses - H&M

Shoes - Puma Fierce 

Stuff I Wore - Uniqlo!

I'm sure by now you all have heard that Uniqlo had finally arrived in Canada! There are TWO locations: Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Have you visited/shopped there yet?

I'm a fan of Uniqlo and in this 'Stuff I Wore' post, I'd be featuring some items from Uniqlo - jeans and the hoodie.

I love hoodies in general and now had added another one to my collection. This white Dry Stretch Long Sleeve Sweat Full-zip Hoodie is part of Uniqlo's active line. It's super soft and comfy - perfect for layering and for the Fall season! The hoodie features: Fiber technology that quickly absorbs and dries moisture. Perspiration dries up instantly, so the fabric remains dry and refreshing.

Uniqlo offers a wide selections of denim. This is actually my very first pair of jeans from Uniqlo. I'm not sure what took me so long. They are great, super comfy and I absolutely love the fit! I went with the Stretch Selvedge Skinny Fit Tapered jeans style.

 

Hoodie - Uniqlo
T-shirt - H&M
Jeans - Uniqlo

Watch - Timex

Sunglasses - H&M

Shoes - Adidas Ultra Boost 

Make sure to go sign up and become a Uniqlo E-member! You'll be first-in-the know about new arrivals, promotions, in-store events and much more. Happy shopping!

Stuff I Wore - Joe Fresh Fall Collection

I can't believe that Fall is already here. Eventhough Summer is my fav season, I do always look forward to Fall fashion! All the great colours and layering up opportunities! For all your Fall fashion essentials - the place to check out is Joe Fresh! The one stop place where you can pick up great fashion pieces for the whole family! Also, their price points are great - very affordable/reasonable for great style and quality pieces!  For all of Joe Fresh latest Fall styles, click here.

I've been wearing nothing but t-shirts & tank tops this summer. So, it was a great feeling to put on a long sleeve for a change : ) You can't go wrong with a button down shirt - make it a plaid one, the print/pattern for the season! It's the perfect layering piece too. There are many great colour to pick from, but I have a thing for green, so I went with this dark green shade.

I've been wearing jogger pants pretty much everyday for the past six months. Not only because I like the way it looks but mostly because they're super comfy! I was so happy to see these twill jogging pants and picked a pair up right away. The twill fabric is perfect for the Fall cooler weather and I just love the fit!

These fresh kicks are by Converse - the Counter Climate collection. More info about these great Chuck II in my future post.

As mentioned before, Joe Fresh fashion are very reasonable priced. I picked up my whole outfit for under $100! That's 3 pieces; a plaid shirt, twill jogging pant and active jacket!

Stay tuned to my instagram feed stardchiu to see how I outfit/style these pieces in different ways. Happy fall fashion shopping!

Stuff I Wore - Three Stripes

Jacket - Adidas Originals
T-shirt - TopMan
Denim joggers - Express
Bag - Kanken Backpack from Fjall Raven

Shoes - Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber