Not A Model - Men's Style

Meet Daniel.

Daniel is like no other family friend my parents force me to be polite to. I've known him since I was a little girl, and my sister and I cancel plans if we know he's coming by. He can pick the perfect bag for you, gives great dating advice and dreams of running the streets with me in NYC. He can bust a move to Single Ladies and holds his own in any social soiree. 

He said it best over dinner recently, "Everyone should be like a rubik's cube, complex and colourful."

His sense of personal style is always spot-on and can never be duplicated. He's a natural in front of the camera, and while he's modeled before it's his spirit that makes him special. Check out those combat boots, baby.

Shoes- Wayne Cooper

Pants- Extinct
Sweater- Topman
Scarf- Mayday Market

Not A Model Street (uhh Subway) Style

While waiting for the subway, I noticed 20 year old Ting Zhang, as she brushed by me. Her cozy ash grey sweater, mismatched tights and stunning facial structure caught my attention.

I'll admit I'm still not used to approaching strangers for photographs, and Zhang was super shy and a bit apprehensive. I told her she could say no, as I handed her one of my mini- business cards. Zhang is from China and moved to Toronto to study first year management at The University of Toronto. 

When she finally agreed, she sweetly said, "Well, if you think I'm beautiful enough to have my picture taken, then sure." I think her photo speaks for itself.

Sweater: from China

Tights: American Apparel

Shoes: Birkenstock

Purse: Zara 

Not A Model Street Style

I can't stop running into Jalani Morgan.

Lately it seems that every time I'm in the city, we bump into each other on the street. He's a talented Toronto photographer with a laid back sense of style and awesome lengthy dreadlocks. To me, male street style doesn't always have to be about loafers, pressed shirts and rolled up pants (which is usually how men are portrayed on style blogs) sometimes casual cool and awesome hair can fit just right.

Shirt: band t-shit Broad Way Sleep
Shoes: Nike

It was quite unnerving busting out my point-and-shoot camera and taking a photographer's photograph, especially when I end up cutting their head off. Oops! Anyways, if you want to see more of Jalani check out his fantastic website http://www.jalanimorgan.com/ or follow him on Twitter @jalanimorgan.

Now if you excuse me, I'm off to search the streets for my next non-model...I hope you're ready for your close-up.