heavy petals

According to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, florals for spring are not groundbreaking— but the print is a perennial favourite because it’s beautiful, inspiring and uplifting. This season, designers have supersized the scale and softened the edges to make flowers look like a bold yet serene landscape.

Peggy Singer, 65, and her daughter, Rachel Rusen, 33

When Rachel was growing up, her mom, Peggy, worked for the family business, overseeing a chain of women’s retail stores across Ontario. “My mom and dad always knew what the trends were going to be way ahead of time,” says Rachel, who works as a digital marketer and has cultivated a personal style that’s effortlessly feminine with a trace of edge. “We always had access to clothing samples, so I was able to take risks in school because I was wearing things before other kids.”

Sartorially speaking, Rachel was fearless from a young age. “She’s always been a fashionista,” says Peggy, whose personal style is a fine balance between vibrant and elegant. “She started picking her own outfits when she was three—including accessories!”

Rachel credits her love of and confidence in fashion to her mom, who has always been her biggest champion—“even when I made questionable choices.”

From left: (On Peggy) Dress, $319, tedbaker.com. Earrings, necklace and bracelet, bananarepublic.ca. (On Rachel) H&M Conscious Exclusive dress, $179, hm.com/ca. Beaded bracelets, carolineneron.com. Flower bracelet, bananarepublic.ca.

“I always wanted to make sure she felt body- positive. I tried to lead by example by complimenting her but also complimenting myself.” — Peggy Singer