There is a growing trend of fashion blogs in the blogosphere, making fashion news readily available at our fingertips. Fashion blogs are a great way to keep up with the latest styles and trends. There are plenty of Canadian fashion and beauty blogs to choose from, but these 15 caught our eyes.
If you see one that catches your eye and want to know more about it, you’ll be happy to know that Chris will be having in-depth one-on-one interviews with each of them. Chris will feature a blogger each week for the next fifteen weeks so you can get to know them a little better.
These fab bloggers deliver you the best indie and high-end designer styles, and tell you where you can find them, and sometimes even for less. For those looking for a personal style re-vamp, the latest on high-end designer news, or coverage on the latest fashion events, these blogs have it covered. Check them out!
The Top 15
Toronto Street Fashion
For local Toronto fashion trends, Toronto Street Fashion has great tips and advice on where to get all the latest trends. While still keeping up with big name designers, they also feature great local Toronto designers from fashion to jewelry. This trendy blog shows you the best styles you can keep up-to-date with. Those of you interested in the style trends of Toronto will not want to miss a post from this blog!
Kendall Donaldson
Kendall Donaldson gives fashion an artistic view with her fashion blog. She showcases her vintage finds – many pieces which have come from her grandmother, and displays them in a look-book format. She gives a quick story behind her outfits, which makes the blog much more personal. For a personal edge behind a great look-book, check out Kendall Donaldson for some very unique styles.
Girls Of TO
Another great way to check out Toronto fashion and events is making a stop at the Girls Of TO. The authors of the blog, Dani and Ally, make a great effort at getting the best fashion, nightlife, events, and beauty news to you – and they keep it in the GTA. The girls deliver trendy news you didn’t think existed in Toronto. Just when you thought you’ve heard and seen everything there is fashion-related in Toronto, the Girls Of TO bring you more. Keep up with their blog for the latest on Toronto fashion and local events.
A Haute Mess
Fashion lives strong in Vancouver! Nikki Blasina delivers all the fashion advice you need and provides photos so you can mimic her creative style. Her selection of fashion is ample, and she also provides her followers with posts on beauty, lifestyle, and other fun pieces of information that make for a great read. If you aren unsure of a new trend, A Haute Mess has it covered. Entertain yourself with her fun content and amazing sense of style.
The Girl With The Messy Hair
For a peek at a great sense of style paired with real-life content, this blog is perfect to keep up with. Kristine Diane Faustino recently moved to Canada from the Philippines and brought her personal style with her. She matches photos of her outfits with content about her adjustment to western Canada. She manages to find unique clothing and accessories from stores you wouldn’t look twice at, and manages to pull off a great look.
Pop Champagne
When it comes to fashion and beauty, Ottawa may not get a lot of buzz. Pop Champagne on the other hand, changes this. She makes sure Ottawa makes its mark in Canadian fashion. For celebrity fashion reviews, Q&A’s with hot designers, and her take on the latest trends, Pop Champaign is a great blog fresh from Ottawa. She displays look-book photos of herself wearing well-put-together outfits, and shares advice on beauty. To give Ottawa a chance in the fashion world, take a look at this blog.
Fashion Assist
This blog is living proof that fashion never ages. The author of this great fashion blog hosts a space for lovers of fashion to come and “chit chat” about the latest trends. Fashion Assist targets women 35 and over, however she also inspires the young fashionista as well with her great sense of style and real-life persona.
I Want – I Got
Looking for the hottest designer trends? I want - I Got has them! Anita Clarke loves shopping, and fashion and she loves sharing these things with you. Her great sense of style is reflected in her blog, and through the items she posts as “I want” and “I Got”. You can check out her blog to see all the trendy styles and accessories that are currently in style – and she let’s everyone what’s so great about them!
Shopsterium
Here’s a realistic fashion blog that we can all relate to. Dejana Bajic is a student and lover of fashion who has devoted her time to bringing her readers great fashion they can identify with. She features Toronto Street Style in which she snaps photos of regular people sporting trendy styles on the streets of Toronto. Another great section of her blog focuses on how to get a celebrity style. Celeb Style Steal is a great way to get the same look as a celebrity, without having to break the bank on designer brands. Shopsterium is a great way to keep your look updated.
Jak & Jil Blog
If you’re looking for the latest in Haute Couture, Tommy Ton has it in his blog Jak & Jil Blog. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look at the fashion world, you will also get to see the most up to date designer fashions. For photos of models and fashion moguls outside their careers – Tommy Ton has it covered. Only the most stylish haute couture finds its way onto his oh-so popular and exclusive blog.
Toronto Textstyles
Looking for real street style? Toronto Textstlyes features an abundance of street style. . Stefania has an eye for urban style mixed with high-end fashion, and always seems to stumble upon some of the trendiest styles seen in Toronto. She also attends local fashion events where she snaps photos of the designs, and shares them with her readers. Interested in what the hot styles are on the streets of Toronto? Stegania will make sure you get the best of the best on her blog.
Fifth Sparrow
When you think about Manitoba, fashion doesn’t usually come to mind. However, Louise, blogger of Fifth Sparrow proves that thought wrong with her look-book blog. She captures her outfits and shares them with her followers, while writing a little blurb on what she’s wearing and where she found it. Her sense of style is a mix of thrift store finds and fashions of the present.
Calgary Fashion
A neatly organized fashion blog from the western point of view, Calgary Fashion is a great place for those on the western side of Canada, to get their fix of fashion news and updates. From contests to fashion events, Calgary Fashion has it covered. This blog misses nothing fashion-related on the western front, and you will be pleased with its quick, yet fulfilling content on each of the topics.
Final Fashion
A different perspective on fashion is displayed on fashion illustrator Danielle Meder’s blog, Final Fashion. From Danielle’s perspective you get the gist of fashion from an illustrator’s point of view. While most fashion blogs are a little on the loud side, Danielle offers a calm, refreshing space to catch up on fashion for a more behind-the-scenes peek. Danielle’s blog is professional yet interesting. Her outstanding work of sketches is displayed throughout her blog. A must-read section of her blog is her paper doll project, which brings a whole new understanding to the paper dolls you created in grade school.
Dress Me Dearly
Focused on style that’s classy and professional, Janis Galloway delivers fashion that’s both practical for work and play. Her perspective on fashion is interesting, and she has her own sense of style, while still giving everyone the opportunity to do the same. She makes sure her readers know where she finds all her clothing and accessories, and is never afraid of purchasing knock-offs to look up-to-date with the designer fashions. For a light read related to fashion, shopping and lifestyle, and picture-perfect photos of her great outfits, take a look at Dress Me Dearly.
Want To Know More?
Interested in knowing more about these blogs, or perhaps the face behind the blogger? No problem! Your favourite fashion blogger, Christopher of the Fashionist, will be reviewing each blog with an in-depth interview with each of the bloggers.
In the meantime, we want to know: What’s your favourite fashion blog? Comment below and tell us where you go to keep updated on all the latest fashions and trends.
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