The 401

Jacket? thrifted
Jeans? Loomstate, Winners
Booties? Modern Vintage, Winners
Tee? Mossimo, Target

Jacket? Ben Sherman
Dress/shirt? Aritzia, inherited from her boss
Jeans? ?
Booties? Coach
Fold-over clutch? Club Monaco

I know a few of you faithful readers have already seen this work of fabulousness some call a jacket. I bought it a couple months ago and immediately put it on and did an outfit post. But as explained, I never actually wore it out (which for the record, is the only time I have ever done that... I was just so excited I had to show you...). So, I thought Toronto Fashion Week would be the perfect debut for the jacket. Lin and I were invited to go to Jessica Biffi's show and we were pumped to attend the debut collection of the truly lovely runner-up of Project Runway Canada. But some things are not meant to be... I seem to have bad luck with traffic in my quest to support Jessica (see here).
This time I got off work very early, raced home, put my face on and left my house with enough time to get to my destination twice over. Yup, too bad my windshield wiper broke and I had to get off the highway and drive side-roads, leaning over peering out the passenger side windshield. Thankfully, Matt works on the way to Toronto and I went to his work and switched vehicles. But there was a rainstorm and everyone seemed to be driving like their windshield wipers were broken too and it took me over 2 hours to do a 45 minute drive. Worst drive ever. I said bad words. Linda and I finally arrived at the location and watched people exiting the show. Suckage. Apparently, the show went something like this....

We still went in for a bit, talked to some old classmates and then went to Winners to heal the pain. New jeans and some quirky shoes later I felt a bit better...

We made it to the after party so we could congratulate Jessica. A few pics...

Ry-High reunion.

Linda and another stylish Ryerson kid, Blair. Blair is wearing a hat from her own collection feathered. If one of you lovelies is getting married or just getting fancy, check her out. What can I say? I got talented classmates... whatever, I have a blog...ahaha

Let them eat cake... and we did.

Jessica cutting the cake. I asked for and received a big piece of cake. I can pack it away like a Dutch teenage boy but I was no match for all the fondant. I was defeated.

So, cake and Winners were good but I'm still bummed we missed the show. We'll be there next time Jessica! Blame the 401...stupid highway...