Some fashion industry experience is priceless, but how do you determine if yours is? And when is it okay to work for free? Those new to the industry, those fresh from school, and those doing favours for friends will often find themselves working for nothing. The balance doesn’t lie in the salary, but in the […]
Read moreNicole Bridger’s breathtaking collection was unveiled to a packed house at the Salt Building Thursday night in Vancouver. Models sporting elegant, clean, feminine designs sauntered down the runway to the beat of deep, soul-gripping music. A stunning combination of neutrals and rich colours such as burnt-orange, forest-green, aubergine and deep-yellow were set dramatically against the […]
Read moreZoe Kravitz shooting Vera Wang’s Preppy Princess ad campaign. What better way to celebrate an engagement than with a party, especially when the wedding is a royal one. Last week I attended an engagement party for the world’s favourite couple: Will and Kate. Hosted by Vera Wang’s Preppy Princess, guests were treated to high tea […]
Read moreAs soon as we are ready to bid adieu to winter coats in order to make way for spring, the fall fashion shows begin. And once again, we crave the winter season. This is the dilemma of every fashion-lover, but we anticipate the future months regardless by adding to our fall shopping wish lists. I’ve […]
Read moreWho moved my shoe? Yes, this is a spin-off title of one of the most famous books on “work change”, called “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. Just months ago, my company acquired a new CEO and with new leadership comes a lot of CHANGE. The company has gone through a massive organizational re-structure […]
Read moreVancity Buzz The good people at Vancity Buzz keep us Vancouverites informed of what’s happening in this beautiful city of ours. From urban development, to sports and entertainment–they know what’s going on! The shopping section is of particular interest at Style Nine to Five, of course, keeping Vancouver’s fashionistas current with new store openings and […]
Read moreThe Georgia-born, London-based designer David Koma is launching an ultra-limited edition capsule collection for Topshop on February 16. Koma is known for his sculpted, body-con designs and it looks like this collection will be no different. The five dresses in the line feature his signature metal details and edgy, sultry silhouettes. The dresses run around […]
Read moreMélissa Nepton (above) showed a Fall/Winter 2011 collection full of fur accessories and layers of neutral knits and silks. It’s quite refreshing to see a collection that is actually appropriate for our chilly Canadian winters! Post-Vernissage presented by TRUSST club. She specializes in fashion design and media arts, his areas of specialization are product design […]
Read moreIn honour of Cupid’s holiday we’ re looking at the couples who always look fabulous together on the red carpet. While out with your SO, the key is not to dress alike (see Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the 2001 American Music Awards), but to complement each other. Armie Hammer and his wife, journalist […]
Read moreCall it a crusade for the single ladies – this year, I am banishing my woeful single Valentine’s Days of the past in lieu of a celebratory holiday for none other than myself. I am even going to insist upon calling it “V for VALERIE Day.” And how do I intend on marking such a […]
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