Bench Fall Collection - Heritage Range

Fall is here! It's time to bring out those sweaters, hoodies and jackets. I went and checked out what Bench had in store for the fall season, and loved what I saw.

I've always been a big a fan of Bench stuff - nice fit, well made, great attention to details and cool looking! Not sure if you know, but Bench recently introduced the all new Heritage Range! I picked up two tops and both happens to be from the Heritage collection.

The Heritage Rage is a collection developed with vivid colours and exciting new fabrics! Through state of the art fabrics, the classical shapes of the funnelneck, zip through hoodie and the corporation logo hoodie were reinterpreted and brought to an all new level. The styles can be summarized as: minimalist, consistent and expressive. What an understatement!

The two items I picked up from the Heritage collection were the corporation logo hoodie and zip through hoodie - no surprise there, I'm a hoodie kind of guy : )

You can't go wrong with the corporation logo hoodie - it's a true classic. I like the minimalistic design with a hint of logo love. I love the small details: those colourful tips on the cords - an iconic element of the Bench Heritage Range. I went with the red - I just love that shade & it's perfect for fall : )

The other top was the zip through hoodie. It's simple and sophisticated at the same time. Again, the details! Love the tonal logo tapings along the zippers and the hood. I decided to go with the black - more practical.

Both the corporation logo & zip through hoodies are in nano fleece - a cozy feel and super comfy!

What do you guys think of my picks? Do you shop at Bench? Click here to check out all their fall collection!

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.

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 - UNIQLO X KAWS Tshirts

I'm super excited that Uniqlo will finally be opening here in Toronto this September at the Eaton Centre & also at Yorkdale later in the fall.

My fav from the collection.

If you're a fan of Uniqlo, I'm sure you heard of the UT line (Uniqlo-tshirt). Their latest collaboration was with New York based artist KAWS. Artist Brian Donnelly's distinct pop-infused and animated designs were used on tshirts, tote bags and room shoes.

  

When it was first released in early Spring 2016, the collections was an instant hit - it was quickly sold out both online and in-stores (in the US)! Luckily, Uniqlo relaunced the collection offering a second chance for those who weren't able to get their hands on any of the items.

Click here to view the whole Uniqlo X KAWS collection. They're actually on sale now : )

Thanks to my friend Teresa, she was able to help me get four of my fav ones from the collection all the way from Taiwan! Take a look below to see how I wore them.

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