Originating from traditional Japanese geisha attire, kimonos appeal to that hybrid between elegance and effortless bohemian. The kimono-style jacket is a great alternative to a cardigan or shawl, making it perfect as the summer days transition into fall. Mix and match a flowy topper with jeans, leggings, shorts or your go-to maxi dress for some […]
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 moreBikini weather is already here, but it’s never too late to start up your toned and trimmed plan, especially when it means you can sport new pieces from the Michi activewear line. Designed by Calgarian-born and Toronto-based Michelle Watson, Michi is a hot new luxury active line for those in need of some sartorial inspiration […]
Read moreDenim shorts should be a part of everyone’s summer wardrobe. Versatile and classic, it’s easy to live in your favourite pair all day. Here’s how to wear a simple pair of denim shorts morning, noon and night, no matter your weekend plans. The Shorts: Hadley Denim Shorts, $78, available at Abercrombie & Fitch. For grabbing […]
Read moreWhen we were younger, my besties and I showed our friendship by rocking makeshift string bracelets and cheap “BFF” necklaces. As much as I love my girlfriends, it is long past the time that we graduate from dollar store jewellery. Show love for your sisters with some grown-up arm candy. Stack, layer and mix them […]
Read moreVancouver’s Water Street hosted the ultimate in chic recently as Obakki presented their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Ethereal, flowing dresses, breezy silhouettes, painterly prints and a touch of minimalism were key elements in the collection. Designer Treana Peake maintained her signature rocker-chic aesthetic as models strutted the catwalk sporting disheveled do’s and black smoky eyes. Obakki […]
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