The Find: pretty pastel clothing and accessories to take you from winter to spring
The Find: pretty pastel clothing and accessories to take you from winter to spring
By Frances McInnis |
By Frances McInnis |
We’re pining for spring weather—and spring clothing. Luckily, seasonal shopping starts early this year: pastel colours were a trend in the winter and they’re going to continue to be this spring. With some clever styling (read: tights and sweaters), you can wear many of the tempting new garments in stores now, even though there’s still snow on the ground. Below, we round up our favourite candy-hued items from around the city.
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- The drapey fit of this <strong>Wilfred</strong> silk charmeuse jacket works over jeans and a tee for now. And with rolled up sleeves over a sundress in a few months. $235.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Aritzia, multiple locations, <a href="http://aritzia.com/Wilfred-CHARONNE-JACKET/47233,default,pd.html?dwvar_47233_color=3529">aritzia.com</a></em><br />
- The Find: pastels
- The Find: pastels
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- Despite its candy colour, this <strong>MinkPink</strong> ombre sweater is heavy enough to keep you warm under a coat. Ditch the outerwear come Easter. $135.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at JacFlash, 1036 Queen St. W., <a href="http://jacflash.net/">jacflash.net</a></em><br />
- The Find: pastels
- The Find: pastels
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- <strong>Fjällräven’</strong>s packpacks are Swedish classics for a reason: they’re durable, lightweight and come in over a dozen colours, including faded lilac. $74.99.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Te Koop, 421 Queen St. W., <a href="http://www.te-koop.ca/product.php?id=1981&id4=23510_465.png&id3=465%20-%20Violet">te-koop.ca</a></em><br />
- The Find: pastels
- The Find: pastels
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- A ladylike blouse like this mint one from <strong>Club Monaco </strong>works for the office all year round. $129.50.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Club Monaco, multiple locations, <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=19523906&cp=12249921.12266416.12454891&ab=ln_women_apparel_shirts">clubmonaco.com</a></em><br />
- The Find: pastels
- The Find: pastels
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- <strong>J.Crew’s </strong>latest iteration of its classic no. 2 pencil skirt is in a lightweight cotton tweed. You only have to wear it with tights for another few weeks. $148.<br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/skirts/PRDOVR~48588/48588.jsp">jcrew.com</a></em><br />
- The Find: pastels
- The Find: pastels
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- This versatile <strong>Foley and Corinna</strong> tote’s grey tones mesh with your all-black winter outfits. Try it with another pastel come spring. $475.<br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://www.eluxe.ca/en/foley-and-corinna-mid-city-sky.html#">eluxe.ca</a></em><br />
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- <strong>J Brand’</strong>s mid-rise twill pants are snug right to the ankle. They fit into boots with no folding now, and will look sharp with flats when the weather is nicer. $213.<br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://www.jbrandjeans.com/811_MidRise_Skinny_Leg_in_Magnolia/pd/cl/6538/np/90/p/3252.html">jbrandjeans.com</a></em><br />
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- The Find: pastels
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- Artist <strong>Hannah Harris </strong>makes her bracelets using vintage earrings. This mint green one is going to look great against a tanned wrist when the sun’s shining—and a cream sweater until then. $55.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Made You Look, 1273 Queen St. W., <a href="http://www.madeyoulook.ca/site/product.php?productid=16264&cat=255&page=8">madeyoulook.ca</a></em><br />
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