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I (Finally) Caved and Bought The “It” Jacket…

in Fashion, Outfit Post on 02/08/18

Blank NYC suede moto jacket, paired with a faux fur stole from Aerie

If you’re a Toronto-based fashion blogger, winter is a very difficult time of year. Actually, if you’re a Canadian or Northern US-based fashion blogger…winter is a very difficult time of year. It takes a certain level of dedication (and a wee bit of crazy) to go outside in subzero temperatures, take off your jacket and shoot outfit photos. You have to pretend that you’re not freezing and wear sunglasses to hide the pain (and tears) in your eyes. Trust me, I know it’s not easy. I’ve been a fashion blogger for years, and as recently as a few weeks ago, shot outdoors on an exceptionally cold afternoon.

Toronto-based lifestyle blogger, Jackie from Something About That, visits Allan Gardens in the winter to escape the cold and experience the beauty of the tropics

Beautiful pink flowers at Toronto's Allan Gardens Conservatory Cactus and succulents at Allan Gardens in Toronto

Blank NYC Denim Suede leather jacket is a fall and winter closet staple, work with faux fur and black ripped jeans

Jackie is a Canadian fashion blogger, who is wearing a faux fur scarf with a olive green suede Blank Denim Motorcycle jacket Jackie is a Canadian fashion blogger, who is wearing a faux fur scarf with a olive green suede Blank Denim Motorcycle jacket

Jackie is a Canadian fashion blogger, who is wearing a faux fur scarf with a olive green suede Blank Denim Motorcycle jacket

Visiting Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto:

Recently, in an attempt to find a Saturday afternoon activity and new shoot location, Matt and I decided to go to the Allan Gardens Conservatory. It was the first time either of us had been to Allan Gardens. It was a very fun afternoon! There are several different rooms to experience, all with different climates. Some rooms are hot and humid, whereas others are warm and dry. Because of the different climates, the types of flowers and plants will differ from room to room. You will see anything palm trees, orchids, unusual succulents, and cacti – all without leaving Toronto.

One of the best parts about Allan Gardens is that admission is free, which is unheard of in this city. Not long ago, we went to the museum with another couple and despite my student discount (shout out to my student card with no expiry!!), it cost a small fortune for that trip. Granted, it was a really fun afternoon, but I couldn’t believe how expensive it was to get in.

Side note, if you’re a blogger and you’d like to shoot at Allan Gardens, I can’t guarantee whether or not you’re technically ‘allowed’ to shoot there. Lots of other people had their cameras out that day, and no one bothered us about it. On the contrary, we got stopped pretty quickly by security when we tried to shoot at the Evergreen Brickworks.

Beautiful pink flowers in wooden boxes at Allan Gardens in Toronto

Capturing the beauty of the Allan Gardens conservatory in downtown Toronto on a cold winter day

Jackie is a petite fashion blogger, based in Toronto, and she's wearing the must-have Blank suede jacket, with a faux fur scarf as a cute winter outfit idea Jackie is a petite-lifestyle and fashion blogger, from Toronto, showing how to wear a suede moto jacket with black jeans and faux fur

A cactus on display at Allan Gardens

Jackie is a Toronto-based lifestyle and fashion blogger, who uses an Olympus Mark iii camera for her photos

Beautiful hanging wall art, made with succulents

Toronto lifestyle and fashion blogger, Jackie from Something About That enjoying a day trip to Allan Gardens

The Blank Denim Moto Jacket:

As for my outfit, I’m wearing my new favourite suede moto jacket, from Blank Denim. If you read blogs, like ever, then you’ve definitely seen this jacket before. But – I finally caved and got one for myself when I saw it on super sale. My only regret was waiting so long to pull the trigger! It’s soft, yet sturdy and has so many edgy zippers and details to give it interest. I threw on one of my favourite pairs of ripped black jeans and my favourite faux fur stole to complete the look.

SHOP THE LOOK AND SIMILAR JACKETS UNDER $200 HERE:

If you’re wondering about my camera, the one I’m holding (and shooting with) is the Olympus OM-D-E-M10 Mark III with a 45mm f1.8 Lens

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  1. Agnes says

    2018-02-17 at 5:13 PM

    You look great in your new moto jacket! They have been my fave for years and I’m sure you will be abusing yours! Beautiful photos at Allen Gardens 🙂

    xo Agnes
    House of Illusions

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    • Jackie says

      2018-02-20 at 11:25 PM

      Yes – I’ve definitely been wearing it a lot already. I can’t believe it took me so long to pull the trigger!!

      Reply
  2. Varuna Jithesh says

    2018-04-19 at 5:40 AM

    Nice and perfect looking outfit..

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