Once September hits, it’s time to shop for jeans. When you invest in a classic quality pair you can wear them season after season. But every girl’s got to branch out from the dark denim skinnies once in a while. This fall, denim trends call back to the 70s and 80s, with bright colours, exotic […]
Read moreWith the start of fall comes the usual runway affair with everything textured, decadent, and warm. Who could blame us? After summer’s strong rays and chlorinated waters, our skin just wants to be pampered. This season, fabrics are all about LUXURY! Models were working silk, leather, velvet, faux-furs, and animal print (including some envious python […]
Read moreStyle inspiration: Giambattista Valli Fall 2011 RTW. Photo courtesy of Style.com. Here is the new rule in colour theory for 2011: clash it. Unconventional combinations of bright hues are on point for fall, not to mention, it’s a refreshing contrast in a sea of black. Think red and pink, orange and yellow, and blue and […]
Read moreLace Up Boots Lace up stiletto boots—like this pair from Alexander McQueen—were a common fixture on the fall 2011 runways. Add a touch of BDSM to your wardrobe with the Air Euphemia Tall Boot by Cole Haan, $398. Oversized Clutch Miu Miu took the always-chic clutch and blew it up to oversized proportions. Get the […]
Read moreFootwear fetishes can be rewarding, yes. We all know that a great shoe is the secret to any great outfit. But, with heels as tall as six inches high making the transition into daywear, a love of fine footwear can also be extremely painful. This season, fashion’s fiercest cobblers are taking a different approach – […]
Read moreYou’d have to be living under a rock to have not noticed the fact that in terms of fashion, the 1970’s have come back with a vengeance. The most accessible style out of this resurgence of 70’s silhouettes are definitely flare pants. Depending on the fabric, flare pants are not only the most easily interpreted […]
Read moreWith no new episodes of Mad Men this summer, we were going into withdrawal, but now you can get your fix with Banana Republic’s new collection. Fashion is essential to the critically acclaimed AMC series, which uses long line bras, fitted waistlines, and impeccable suits to evoke the era of the 1960s. Janie Bryant, the […]
Read moreJean Paul Gaultier fall/winter 2011-2012 – photos courtesy of www.festivalmodedesign.com. For four days every year, downtown’s McGill College Avenue is closed off and turned into an outdoor urban fashion oasis – giving city residents and tourists alike a much anticipated dose of designer duds, glamour, and enough eye candy to feed any fashion addiction. As […]
Read moreJuly has come and gone, but hopefully Mother Nature will be kind to us this month too. I’m not giving up on the warm weather just yet, and neither should you! Keep your summer glow inside and out with some affordable, key items that were trendy this season, but will transition nicely into September. Leopard […]
Read moreCall the racecourse your new runway. Spending a day at the races is one fabulous affair, complete with big hats, equestrian attire and dapper gentlemen. Think British high society, a la Kate Middleton. Pair clean lines with feminine silhouettes and emphasize fewer colours to avoid looking costume-y. The ultimate accessory? Your cap, of course! 1. […]
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