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Roxymandy March 29, 2015

Bold and Bright Patterned Workout Pants

I hate working out. It’s the worst. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I’m excited to run outside, because the whole indoor running thing for me is not happening right now.

Wearing a baggy t-shirt and track pants doesn’t work for me when it comes to workout clothes. It motivates me more when I’m wearing something that looks good. The better I feel, the harder I work. Or the more cake I eat, the harder I work. Either way, when your outfit is sharp, it can brighten your mood and hopefully put you in the right mindset to work out.

In this post I’m wearing a jacket from Adidas, and workout pants I picked up from Winners by a brand called RBK (not Reebok, but I can’t find information on them online), and this is exactly what I wear when I run in the spring. A light jacket like this won’t keep me warm standing still, but when I’m running it’s perfect.

Last year I did a round up of some of my favourite workout clothes, and this year I’ve put together another list of my favourites – this time of just colorful workout pants! I think everyone has black workout pants, but there are some amazing options with patterns right now.

I pretty much want every pant included in this post! Check out my wish list below.

Adidas Originals Curso All Over Print Leggings

Adidas Women’s Rita Ora O-Ray Leggings

Adidas Women’s Ultimate Fit High Rise Pants

Reebok Women’s Yoga Paradise Capri

Women’s Reebok One Legging

Nike Run Dri-Fit Epic Lux Printed Tights

Puma Clash Women’s Long Tight

Lole Women Celeste Leggings

American Eagle Outfitters Floral Leggings

Roxymandy March 27, 2015

Soia & Kyo Fall/Winter 2015 World MasterCard Fashion Week

I was back in Toronto for World MasterCard Fashion Week on Thursday, and it was a pretty crazy day!

My friend and I started off at Her Majesty’s Pleasure for cocktails and pedicures, and then a dinner nearby at Cibo Wine bar. After the show at WMCFW we even hit up the official Grey Goose Afterparty at America Restaurant, but the main event was the 8:00pm Soia & Kyo show.

Soia & Kyo design jackets for both men and women, and prior to the show I searched the brand and found quite a few past designs I loved. I was excited for the show!

Everything that came down the runway was completely wearable. I feel like most shows at WMCFW have a few designs that you would love to wear, but would never have the opportunity to because they are just too couture. In this show everything looked easy and comfortable, even when the designs were more complicated and formal.

Images 1, 5-19 courtesy of George Pimental.

Roxymandy March 25, 2015

David Dixon Fall/Winter 2015 at World MasterCard Fashion Week

My first day of this year’s World MasterCard Fashion Week began on Tuesday, and I started it off with the David Dixon show. This year he is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his label, and the show was absolutely packed.

Everyone was buzzing around us with excitement for the show, and also trying to politely claw their way to the closest chair to the runway!

The show started with a look back at the designer’s two decades of work, followed by a video of David Dixon himself reflecting on his work and the industry he is a part of.

The show also started with a quote from Joan of Arc, who was one of the inspirations behind his line.

The models had MAJOR hair. Tousled braid’s that were loosely pulled together inspired me to get a hold of some mousse, and some voluminous hair extensions stat!

The model’s wore a black and while color palette, and most of the designs sported corsets and bustiers. Every outfit made me think that the woman wearing it looked empowered, and almost like a female warrior. It was fierce!

My favourite part was the capes and coats that came down the runway.

There was lots of leather and wool for this Fall/Winter 2015 line, and the show finished off with beautiful flowing dresses that really brought everyone’s camera’s out.

I loved the collection, and I thought it was a really wearable line for a gal heading to an event in Toronto. Some of it was maybe a bit more risqué for some, but I would love to wear any of it!

Here are a few of my favourite looks from the show!

Photo(s) 1, 5-9 courtesy of George Pimentel.

Roxymandy March 23, 2015

Floral Kimono’s For Spring

I’m so ready for spring! I love walking into stores and seeing florals everywhere. This weekend I went nuts buying dresses and skirts with any kind of floral pattern.

A couple weeks ago I went on a weekend trip to the U.S. and bought this pretty kimono from Forever 21. As soon as I saw the pattern I was sold.

Floral Kimono’s are everywhere for spring right now, so they are easy to find at pretty much any price point. I chose to wear this one with jeans, but I can’t wait to wear it with jean shorts, or even as a cover-up with a bathing suit.

With festivals like Coachella coming up, this easy-going, flowing top would fit in perfectly with the music fesival vibe if you wanted to style it that way.

Check out a few more I’ve shopped online below as well!

Forever 21 Floral Watercolor Kimono

ASOS Warehouse Floral Kimono

Ardene Beige and Black Floral Kimono

Free People Sammy Raw Edge Kimono

TOPSHOP Oh My Love Floral Longline Kimono

Roxymandy March 16, 2015

Street-Style Worthy High Top Sneakers

One of my favourite things to look at online are photos of street-style. Pinterest even has a category for it now, so I’m not the only one. I think it’s more fun to look at those types of styles rather than haute couture which is pretty unattainable for the average girl.

I really love the way people style sneakers into their wardrobe – especially high top sneakers.

I’m pretty obsessed with these new Nike High Top Sneakers I got last month at Holt Renfrew. I wear them any chance I get, and they are so comfortable! Stylish and comfortable are usually two things that do not go together in fashion, so I’m a happy girl.

I asked for these shoes for Valentines Day from my husband, and he thought I was a little crazy until he saw them. He thinks they are pretty awesome too. Which is good, since he paid for them and all.

Now I want to add more high top’s to my shoe collection, and here are a few more of my favourites below!