Fashion Jobs – Mad About Plaid

The popularity of plaid in the fashion landscape has spanned many decades. The traditional pattern was originally known and manufactured as tartan, and used to identify and distinguish clans. Tartan was also worn in battle and used by Scottish rebels in the 17th century as a sort of unifier against the rule of the empire. […]

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Frozen Feline: How To Wear Animal Print

Alike blooming floral patterns, exotic animal prints get lost amongst the sea of blue, black, and grey; a dark period some refer to as “winter.” Designers have kicked this fierce trend up a notch and boldly intensified the colourings of the wild. The realistic, traditional leopard is now more vibrant than ever and offers variations […]

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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Sherpa

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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Calgary Fashion Jobs – A Chic Blanket

We Canadians deal with the harsh winters every year, battling another long and tiring season of cruel temperatures and seemingly endless snow. Thus being the reason why it is so important for us to source out a good quality, durable overcoat, to keep us warm and sane month-by-month. One of the most chic coat trends […]

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – The Mod Squad

What’s black, white and fabulous all over? Why the mod look, of course! Twiggy, Edie, Mary Quant – these were the style icons of an era in which the style was mainly black, white and micro-mini, to say the least. Think clean cuts with bold impact, color blocking, shift dresses and variety in texture. Complete […]

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Get Shorty

Shorts come in all shapes, styles, and colours this season, so get ready to show off your legs. Sweet, flirty, sporty, or daring, you’ll find the perfect pair to match your personal style, which is much more interesting that the ubiquitous denim cut-offs (however much we love them). Pair one of these styles with a […]

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Pretty Party Dresses

Stand out on the dance floor in sultry dresses that are chic and stylish, not cheap or gaudy. Cute cut outs show unexpected skin for a playful, flirty look, and spring-ready neons and pastels are perfect for bright lights and dark corners. These six dresses are sure to make you want to stay out late […]

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Cold Shoulder

Shoulder baring tops are popping up everywhere for spring. Instead of embellishing the shoulder 1940s-style, these pieces have perfectly-placed cutouts to show a little skin. It’s a more demure way to show off your shoulders and add some visual interest to your ensemble, so why not dare to bare? 1. Spotted Shoulder Blouse, $37, available […]

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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Shift Into Spring

With a mid-March heat wave in full effect (in Toronto, that is), it’s hard to resist a spring shopping spree. Make it worth your while with pieces that will work when it’s cool and when it’s warm. Keep an eye out for flirty details, bright colours, and lightweight fabrics in pieces you can still incorporate […]

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Colour Clash

Style 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 […]

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