Jeanne taps into one of spring’s biggest trends, seeking out jean, chambray and wannabe denim pieces primed for pairing.
Jeanne's Pick (pictured above)
Kenzo
Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., $535
“We love our polka dots! This is such a beautiful treatment of the denim. Very spirited — a real go-to for the summer.”
Feelin' fancy (A)
Kastor & Pollux
$288
“These white jeans are just adorable. They’re a wow without being too in your face.”
Fine lines (B)
T by Alexander Wang
Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, $305
“This has a retro feel but then the design is very clean and very modern. Timeless.”
Day-to-night (C)
Judith & Charles
Bayview Village, $350
“This is a beautifully tailored vest. You could wear this in myriad ways. It would look great with nothing underneath!”
Daring duo (D)
Intermix
130 Bloor St. W., skirt $315 & top $298
“I love this denim print — very refined. Worn together they’d look like a dress but even on their own they’re great pieces.”
High-low (E)
Nine West
Bayview Village, $110
“These are really cute and would be wonderful with jeans — the denim-on-denim trend is so hot.”
Double duty (F)
Aritzia
Shops at Don Mills, $175
“This is a great piece for a woman of any age and any figure. You could wear it as a trench or as a dress.”
Key component (G)
Over the rainbow
101 Yorkville Ave., $194
“Women love these shirts ’cause they’re so comfortable. You can hide anything under here. So relaxed — wonderful styling.”
Cut for cruisin' (H)
Aritzia
Shops at Don Mills, $35
“I just got a new convertible, and I’ve decided I need to wear something like this to protect my face from the sun!”
Step it up (I)
Capezio
Promenade, $75
“Very cool shoe — and not expensive. I just love the look: a subtle print with different shades of blue, a metallic sheen and a wide rubber sole.”
Palatial pants (J)
Free People
79 Yorkville Ave., $186
“These are great for entertaining: very romantic, very hostessy. You have these big slits up the side, so they’re a bit sexy.”
Folk appeal (K)
Stella McCartney
Intermix, 130 Bloor St. W., $1,120
“Oh, I love this little Stella! There’s faux leather binding and stitching that really speaks to the folkloric trend.”
Boys' club (L)
Carbon Toronto
2591 Yonge St., $175
“This is a chambray — there’s such a soft feel to it. It’s very classic, yet feminine because of these fine little dots.”