The holiday season is ripe with picture-perfect pairings that come to mind as easily as the opening chords of “Deck the Halls.” Cabernet red dresses and studded pumps, bulky knits, metallic clutches and tuxedo pants worn with glittering cocktail jewellery, tried and true couplings I know will get you through the holiday party circuit. Whether […]
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Picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies… This season’s fascination with kaleidoscopic prints recalls the Beatles’ 1967 chart-topper, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, riffing on elements of perspective and tantalizing the eye. Marc Jacobs and Miuccia Prada both conjured this look on Fall 2012 runways and added […]
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Take a cue from the Rodarte sisters this season and add a little faux Sherpa to your winter attire. For fall/winter 2012, the American duo showcased unexpected elements of shearling on coats and sweaters, mixed in with maxi skirts and rough knits, for a rugged, yet romantic aesthetic inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s, Australia. To channel […]
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December is always a busy month thanks to the holidays. There are gifts to wrap, dinners to cook, trees to trim and of course, parties to attend. From leather to feathers to sequins and more, the 12 dresses of Christmas should keep you ready for any occasion. ‘Tis the season! 1. BCBG Kayla Lace Cocktail […]
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Saddle up and prepare to wrangle pure style in this summer trend as designers’ global travels and inspiration will have you channeling the wild wild west. To find your inner cowgirl cool, look no further than the collections of Marc Jacobs, Isabel Marant and Thakoon where their pairings held […]
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If you are on the hunt for a fun summer accessory, look no further. Whether it’s a purse, clutch, carry all, or wristlet, a neon handbag perfectly accents any look for any time of day. Bright, colourful and daring, it is the perfect piece for the dog days of summer. While too much neon has […]
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On the catwalk this season designers displayed their love for craftsmanship by bringing 3-D textures to life in their spring/summer runway collections. Featuring an assortment of embroidery, crochet and macramé, openwork designs play with prints and patterns to create a look that can incorporate bohemian or brocade flair. To achieve the coveted free-spirited bohemian style that summer […]
Read moreCan you hear the beat? Yup, Coachella is just around the corner. It’s music festival season ladies. This isn’t the time of year to pack on a whim and see what happens, although here you probably could get away with it. Careful planning is often taken at this event, where next to the music, fashion […]
Read moreFlowers: bright, cheery, and hitting retailers again this year. Florals are here to stay, and there are some specific tips for those of you who aren’t big into pattern but are willing to change things up this spring/summer. Tips: Here’s the thing about floral print, not all prints will be right for you. If […]
Read moreFly away with the style season’s most prominent animal influence – the bird. From the ready-to-wear runways of Kenzo, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Commuun, the fashion world is alive with swans, finches, doves and the like for Spring/Summer 2012, and they are high style through and through. In small, delicate doses, all-over prints and […]
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