The original Franco-American fashion connection has long divided designers like Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang between residences in New York and Paris for respective fashion seasons at their eponymous labels and the French fashion houses they creatively direct. The cities’ disparate contributions to the fashion world have made them competitive entities that are mutually exclusive […]
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The blogger trend has changed the way people like to share their love of…well…anything! I definitely have my list of bloggers that I follow on a daily basis from street style to beauty tips. You’re on StyleNineToFive’s blog right now because we’re on your own list of daily reads. Every city has its own personality […]
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It seems like almost everybody these days is a fashion blogger. Your roommate discusses with fervour the intricacies of WordPress vs. Blogger and you think you recognize that girl from Psych 101 from Lookbook.nu. The key to being a successful blogger is a distinctive mix of personality, an excellent sense of style and compelling content […]
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Throughout history, a woman wearing a fur coat represented a glamorous lifestyle. The elegant accessory became the quintessential garment for luxurious living, everybody from movie stars to royalty were seen donning these extravagant pieces. Eventually, consumers became more educated on the horrible way these accessories were created and the fur coat became less popular than […]
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You say you want a style revolution for 2013 so begin the New Year by transporting yourself back in time to a high-spirited era that’s mad for mod. The swinging 60s make their return this year with retro brilliance that’s a bold blast from the past. Looking through your rose coloured lenses, you’ll gain perspective […]
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Personally, there’s nothing worse during the cold winter months than having cold ears! This season I made it my mission to not only stay warm, but also look fashionable while walking my dog. I even had a friend knit me a turban headband for Christmas and got back an old pair of rabbit fur earmuffs […]
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DSquared, Obakki, David Dixon, Pink Tartan, Matt & Nat – Canadian designers are indisputably taking the fashion world by storm, marking our home and native land a key player when it comes to cutting edge style. There’s nothing more delightful to a fashionista of the True North than the discovery of new and upcoming Canadiana […]
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Mother Nature can make dressing stylish challenging in these beyond freezing temperatures, however, us fashionistas will not let her win! There are many trendy winter skirts and dresses for this time of year, but why leave your shorts for only hot and sunny temperatures when you can be rocking your legs during cold months as […]
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Combining both her French and Canadian inspirations together, Montreal based designer, Jessica Hofman, has been very busy preparing for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. Known for her romantic Parisian style, Hofman has looked to her fascination with ballerinas as the main theme to her collections. The women of Paris have always seemed to show very little […]
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Tired of being referred to as “plain Jane” or is that even a name you have self-awarded to yourself? Sometimes, that fresh mental outlook is in need of some physical revamping. A change in wardrobe selections, colour palette and even hairstyle can sometimes be just what you’re calling for, after some sort of change happening […]
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