Back-to-School Fashion: Mix It Up With Layers, Pattern And Textures

We bring you a new back-to-school fashion photo shoot to get your style wheels turning. But remember the most important fashion tip of all, have fun with it!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID HOU
STYLING BY CAROLEE CUSTUS AND JAYNE RAE | MAKE-UP BY VERONICA CHU
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: DENISE WILD | EDITORIAL INTERN: MELISSA FARGAS
MODELS: Bobbi, Suzanne, Stephanie, Nichole from Peace Management | Jason from Bikerton Model & Talent
Shot at Francis Lieberman High School in Toronto

No matter what your focus in school or out, express your style with mixed textures, patterns, and loads of layers.

Stephanie (left) is wearing: Shirt, $50, Gap. Sweater, $65, Emily the Strange. Kilt, $80, McCarthy Uniforms. Jacket, $80, H&M. Necklace, $28, ring, $7, Lilith. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Bobbi (second from left) is wearing: Element Tee, $30, West 49. Jacket, $78, tote, $60, Gap. Vest dress, $30, pants, $50, H&M. Flower, $6, Goody. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Jason is wearing: Top, $68, McCarthy Uniforms. Jacket, $80, pants $50, bag, $40, H&M. Shoes, $130 Skechers.
Nichole (right) is wearing: Shirt, $30, sweater, $45, shorts, $35, belt $10, H&M. Necklace, $28, flower, $13, Lilith. Shoes, $90, Skechers.

Change it up with a casual cap, a bold necklace or a bow tie detail on sportswear.

Suzanne (left) is wearing: Jumpsuit, $40, H&M. Top, $69, Necklace, $20, Lilith. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Bobbi (centre) is wearing: Tee, $40. Jean Machine. Vest, $50, Jacket, $46, Powder Room. Pants, $30, H&M. Belt, $45, Gap. Bow tie, $2, Lilith. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Stephanie (right) is wearing: Billabong shirt, $60, Artsy Bag, $30, West 49. Hoodie, $60, Powder Room. Jacket, $160, Jean Machine. Necklace, $58, Lilith. Pants, $50, hat, $20, H&M. Shoes, $90, Skechers.

Colour comes back in jewel tones [think emerald and amethyst] and soft textures.

Bobbi (left) is wearing: Shirt and tie, $35, H&M. Jacket, $89, Lilith. Jeans, $80, Jean Machine. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Nichole (centre) is wearing: Shirt, $55, Gap. Sweater, $40, skirt, $50, H&M. Tights, $20, Jean Machine. Element jacket, $110, West 49. Shoes, $90, Skechers.
Suzanne (right) is wearing: Dress, $40, leggings, $30, jacket, $80, H&M. Boa, $25, Lilith. Shoes, $90, Skechers.

Stand out in unexpected layers.

Suzanne (left) is wearing: Top, $40, Lilith. Shorts, $30, jacket, $60, H&M. Leggings, $30, Jean Machine. Emily the Strange belt, $30, West 49. Pearls $20 and $28, Lilith.
Stephanie (top) is wearing: Top, $25, belt, $10, bag, $17, H&M. Pants, $70, Gap. Blazer, $50, poncho, $40, Reitmans.
Jason is wearing: Shirt, $30, pants, $40, H&M. Ripzone top, $30, Power Room. Billabong jacket, $75, Billabong blazer, $120, West 49. Shoes, $125, Skechers.