text: from ‘a blend of style and individuality’ which is how I've always described my own style growing up,” Kaskiw explains. “I've always envisioned a lifestyle brand of clothing that people could wear that made them feel a certain way: laid-back, cool, and extremely stylish. So, we shortened the name ‘Blend Indy’ and it just stuck!” Sourcing fabric for the handmade items is important to Kaskiw. She keeps things either local or national and chooses,
  “only the softest fabrics.” She prides herself on the quality of materials and works with a number of small Canadian companies. “It's important to shop small and support other small business owners,” she says. You can find Blend Indy products around town at local markets and follow them on Twitter @ BlendIndyStyle, Instagram @ blend_indy, as well as on Facebook at facebook.com/blendindy or blend-indy.com.
  s there anything better than brunch, that social/culinary godsend that marries the best of not only breakfast and lunch, but also the worlds of formal and casual dressage, into a fine occasion renowned for both its enterprising cuisine and promise of good company? I'd say not much, save showing up looking stylishly fit to truly mark the occasion. Whether it’s meeting with in-laws, catching up with some friends, or perhaps even a first (or perhaps 101st) date, brunch means a great many things to each one of us. Be that as it may, and while good food and company are all but guaranteed, one facet that is often carelessly overlooked is that of personal style (it likely being the last thing on our minds). But it's just a simple Sunday brunch, you may interject. It is indeed, but that needn't mean you cannot inject some class into what is predominantly a casual affair by arriving looking sharp and well-groomed, as it will assuredly make the occasion a touch sweeter and memorable. To that tune, I staunchly believe that a gentleman should have a proper outfit earmarked for almost any social eventuality. In this case, this entails taking to heart the hybrid nature of the meal and refashioning it in the context of dressing to effortlessly toe the fine line between smart and casual style domains—essentially a look that is versatile, easy to pull off, and built upon a solid foundation that can be added to or subtracted from as need be.