While Summer is my favorite season, it’s so yesterday and I’m ready to break out the Fall clothes. So many things I need (err want?) yet so little cash. Luckily, Joe Fresh’s Fall collection lets you hit on the key trends without blowing the bank. All these pieces can be easily incorporated into any wardrobe for the perfect mix of high and low style. I share with you some of my favorite looks. Hands off the motorcycle jacket and utility parka. So mine.

This October, look out for the dedicated Joe Fresh Store opening at 540 Granville Street. 2 floors and 14,000 square feet of shopping goodness.

Jan Tong, The Style Spy
jan@thestylespy.com

Motorcycle Jacket - $49 CAD
Boyfriend Chinos - $24 CAD
Embellished Tee - $16 CAD

Stripe Sweater - $24 CAD
Slim Boy Jeans - $39 CAD

Sweater Sweatpants - $39 CAD
Utility Parka - $49 CAD

Mohair Cardigan - $29 CAD
Silk Shirt - $39 CAD
Tweet Skirt - $39 CAD
Studded boots - $159 CAD
Necklaces - $14 - $19 CAD

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This week we bring you the man behind StyleQuotient, PAUL MELO. If he looks familiar, you’ve probably seen him roaming the streets of Downtown, Vancouver with his other half (and former Girl of the Week) Sunny Shum, capturing Vancouver’s street style scene. With a great sense of style himself, it’s about time we got him on the other side of the camera lens! A Visual Media Designer who is intelligent and charming yet down-to-earth, meet Paul.

Wearing…head to toe navy - TopShop henley under a blue REISS button down, under a French Connection Cable Knit wool sweater, paired with WESC slim dark denim and Black two-toned Suede/leather Gravity Pope ankle boots. Nixon Black-on-black watch.

My personal style is…Hip/casual.

Wardrobe staples…Good dark denim, clean white V’s, and a few well-cut black blazers.

Most recent purchase…Obakki white dress shirt.

Favourite designers…Neil Barrett, McQueen and Vincent Schoepfer.

Fall essentials…Scarves… boots, and timeless peacoat in black and in navy.

Fashion advice for guys…
1. Learn how to buy clothes that fit. Most men wear clothes (suits especially) that are too big.
2. Well made shoes.
3. Details.

Footwear of choice…Rokin Derbys. All leather construction so comfortable you can skip the socks.

Repeat buy…American Apparel white v-neck tee.

Guilty pleasure…Zara. Great design that I wish were better constructed and with better fabrics.

Favourite local hot spots…Fairmont lounge, Nook for Italian, Ben Kei for noodles and Bistro Sakana for sushi.

I never leave the house without…My camera!

Nicole Soon, The Style Spy
nicole@thestylespy.com

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Mulberry created a fashion firestorm when they released the Alexa bag, named after British style icon, Alexa Chung. The hotly coveted book bag with two buckled straps is structured while relaxed and nothing but effortlessly cool. While I’d love to have my very own Alexa bag, my wallet would hate me for it. Fortunately, I see a lot of other handbags taking on this similar style for Fall. Casually slung over the shoulder, it’s the perfect preppy carryall whether you’re heading off to the office or the campus. I think I need to get one stat.

Jan Tong, The Style Spy
jan@thestylespy.com

Aldo Lamantagne $42 CAD

Aldo Harvley $45 CAD

Aldo Flatt $42 CAD

ASOS Leather Twist Lock Satchel $117.95 USD

ASOS Dark Leather Slot Through Satchel $109.53 USD

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Saddlery Sophie Convertible Satchel $478 USD

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