Montreal debrief - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all!

We are heading home from Montreal and I wanted to report out. We had a quiet couple of days - just lots of strolling to explore the Plateau and Mile End neighborhoods, although we did make it to Old Montreal for a night photography class (Airbnb experience) and a day trip to ride the Eye (one very touristy moment!). Our Airbnb was in Mile End, a neighborhood that offered a French take on everything we love about Portland Maine. It was like home but also so, so different. We loved it!

Suz: we went to Damas (we had also gone in Jan 2017 when we were last here). This is one of our all-time favorite restaurants! Best meal of The weekend.

LePed: I did make it to Citizen Vintage and tried on a Philip Lim jacket (too big) and a Maje silk top (too small).

We walked so much I realized I should have picked my trainers. My little sandals and white leather “fashion” sneakers were insufficient for walking in the heat. I have bandaids all over my toes now!

I stayed away from Rue Catherine (we had been there in Jan and I was not interested in the crowds, the expensive designers, or the retail chains.) We did most of our shopping in Mile End, where I discovered two Quebec designers I LOVE and am sure I will seek out in the future.

So, the pictures...

1. New purchases: ribbed sweater from Unicorn (pop up shop). Ballet slippers from Maguire (fave new Quebec designer #1: beautiful, amazingly comfortable shoes). I intentionally bought the shoes in the same color family as the top to try to promote some color integrity in my fall wardrobe. The shoes are called Sienna, and I think this rusty color will be great with the black, navy, and grey that dominate my fall/winter wardrobe. (I also imagine this outfit with jeans and my striped Frame blazer in the fall.) What do you think?

Maguire site in English (they ship to US): https://maguireboutique.com/#

2-4: New purchases: black suede tie loafers from Maguire and an absolutely perfect t-shirt from fave #2 local designer Mylene B. I loved this designer’s aesthetic (greyscale, I felt like this shop was where the two of us meet) - and she was a really sweet person also. I really wish I had tried on/purchased a wonderful short-sleeved white shirt (https://www.myleneb.com/shop/chemisier-tablier).

Mylene site: https://www.myleneb.com/

6: street style: epitome of cool girl French fashion: tattoos, perfect short hair, little tie top, high-waisted cropped jeans,slingback flats.

10: our Airbnb in Mile End

The rest of the pics are some of my outfits.

5: JCrew Point Sue top,white Lucky jeans
7: new Mylene B, BR cropped jeans
8: JCrew Factory dress
9: Banana Republic linen dress
11: Everlane dress (now a litttle right post-wash and with a few extra pounds)

All thoughts welcome!

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5 years ago

kellygirl

Veteran

You have the most elegant casual style! I love everyone of these. The new rust pieces are going to be great for fall too. Thanks for the report! I’m taking notes

Becky

Great purchases! I love how you have a color coordination theme going with each set. Sounds like you had a fab getaway. Your outfits are wonderful. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I love #5 and #11. The street style report is fascinating.

Anonymous

You look so stylish always, just lovely. I am being straight with you, as a very long time former lurker here, I honestly can’t see any weight gain on you, and the dress still looks great.
I love your new purchases in the Sienna family, great shades.

catherine

I love them all. What style you have!

Elizabeth P

You look fab, Viva. And how great to discover new designers! Those black loafers esp are tdf. Are you able to order from them in the future? Or are they b&m only?

viva

ElizabethP: Here is the link. They ship to US, and free shipping within Canada. FYI: according to the salesperson, they "never" go on sale. Their credo is: High fashion, low price - so they try to price fairly from the start. (Maguire is a two-sister company out of Quebec.)

https://maguireboutique.com/#

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

FABULOUS new stuff, Viv. Can see you sport the lot. YAY Team Cinnamon. Gorgeous with dark blue. (My type of shoes, btw!). Special that you and hubs could get away.

Shorter 'do = KILLER. Never seen it this short or highlighted, and it's my fave to date. LOVE.

You look sooooo elegant in #9. My best. Fun to see you define your waist.

Thanks Angie. Defining my waist is interesting right now. If the item fits well (and this dress is a wee tight), I like showing my waist - even a few pounds up and not very fit. So I'm hopeful I will do more of this after I've gotten back to regular exercise.

Suz

I love that rusty cinnamon colour for you! Brilliant purchases. Sounds like you had a terrific time. I love Mile End!

You look terrific in your outfits. How come you look so amazing in kick crops and I just look dumb? I still haven't figured it out. But it's true. Love the stripe dress and the midi, too.

And now I have to follow up your links!

bj1111

i love your sandal collection as well as the new ballet flats. that rusty /orangey color will look lovely on you.

Greyscale

Viva, I love all your travel outfits! Especially with the cropped jeans. And it’s so funny, I’d scrolled down to see the purchases without reading the post in detail. I saw the new black tee and loved it - they scrolled back up and saw that you totally nailed my fashion preferences!

I really love those burnt orange ballet shoes. The shape is so much like real pointe shoes. I’ve had bad luck with ballet flats but I wish that brand was near me so I could try them.

LaPed

Those Maguire ballet flats are amazing! Love all your WIWs, esp 5 and 11. You and Greyscale are making me feel like I need that Everlane tee dress even though I really don't.

Not to totally enable you, La Ped, but I think it would be great on you. I also really like the pale lavender shade it comes in, and that seems to match your pastel capsule... though maybe sage or black would be more versatile.

(Edit: oh drat, it's sold out in most colors/sizes.)

texstyle

kellygirl nailed it: Elegant casual style! I also adore the new items esp. the color you chose, perfect for you I'd guess. Glad you had a nice time on your trip.

these are great shots of you sporting your style---easy-going elegance with shots of color (cinnamon yum) and that #9 dress is lovely as is #8. Getaways save us, right?

rachylou

Fun! Cool shoes esp.

Dianna

All your new pieces are fabulous, but those Maguire flats are tdf. I have always liked your style and I think you look as fab as always.

Style Fan

I love that rust top. I might have to get it. Montreal is so fabulous. Looking at the pictures makes me homesick (Montreal is my fantasy home). We are planning a trip there soon. Your Air BnB looks lovely.

Im especially admiring the purple sandals, but looks like a great travel capsule!

Brooklyn

You look fabulous. Love the purchases, especially the “sienna” group. What are your shoes in no 8?
Glad you had a great getaway.

Sal

It sounds like a great break away....and I LOVE your new purchases. All a bit special and will always remind you of a small vacation. This is my favourite type of shopping!!

I think the rust will play nicely with your neutrals and I do agree that buying two together means you probably already have a good few options (you could add a hat or a belt or scarf too if you wanted a cheapish further addition)....

I love city breaks:)

jill58

Sounds like a wonderful trip and you look great. I particularly love the Banana Republic and Everlane dresses.

Runcarla

Such a calm and elegant travel capsule. You look 'cool French girl chic' too! Great travel shopping scores. Great palette.

Elle

Your new shoe are amazing! And I really love you in that Everlane dress - elegant and summery.

Aquamarine

You look beautiful and it sounds like a great getaway. Nice purchases!

unfrumped

So fab! You are one of my YLF style icons.
What is the pale green dress? I love that on you.

Jaime

You look smashing in every outfit. I like your new buys too!

jussie

Beautiful outfits- simple and gorgeous. Classic!

lyn67

Wow, this was a cool (literally and figurative as well) cool travel capsule! YalwaysLF in your neutrals with a twist! Love the new buys(such a yummy rich colors!) the red entry and the 2 girls on the bike, too!:-)

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