One of the greatest print sources of fashion happenings in Canada is Fashion Magazine. A trio of editors recently posted a video to Fashion Magazine's website summarizing what they felt were some of Spring 2011's upcoming trends coming off the runway from New York, Paris, and Milan.
Some of what we can look forward to in the next season is a continuation of the minimalist trend, with white being a popular and refreshing colour choice, a modern twist on a 70's flashback, and interesting combination of bright colours. Prints such as stripes and floral are also continuing to trend, as well as the rocker look.
To watch the online discussion, with a glimpse into the great designer shows that deemed inspiration, as well as a look into the fabulous and exciting debut of Tom Ford's first womenswear collection, click on the link (the word "video" in the first paragraph) !
Love it? Wear it. Own it!
-Alicia, xo
4.2.11
you really can find fashion anywhere
Style is the best way to say who you are without having to speak
- Rachel Zoe, stylist
One of the incredible things about fashion is that it's an outlet to express to others what you are all about, save a conversation. By glancing at some of the things one wears, you can get a sneak peak into a person's personality, passions, views, and inspirations.
Anyone who knows me is aware that I am a huge animal lover. I've been a vegetarian for about three years, and am active towards liberating animals from the cruelties they face day to day. I like to incorporate this passion into my wardrobe using animal inspired accessories, which is beginning to become a major trend. One of my favourite pieces is this incredible gunmetal snake bracelet with black jewel detail that my mother found for me in the gift shop at the hospital she works at.
Now, a gift shop in a hospital is quite the peculiar place to go shopping for accessories, but it just goes to show if you keep an open mind, you'll never know where you'll find inspiration to add to your wardrobe. Malls are great, but taking a chance to open the door of stores that you've never been into before could open your eyes to something unique! Vintage shops, flea markets, non trendy stores, and family oriented shops bring forth opportunity to find pieces of flair to add personality and interest to a wardrobe.
Love it? Wear it. Own it!
- Alicia, xo
- Rachel Zoe, stylist
One of the incredible things about fashion is that it's an outlet to express to others what you are all about, save a conversation. By glancing at some of the things one wears, you can get a sneak peak into a person's personality, passions, views, and inspirations.
Anyone who knows me is aware that I am a huge animal lover. I've been a vegetarian for about three years, and am active towards liberating animals from the cruelties they face day to day. I like to incorporate this passion into my wardrobe using animal inspired accessories, which is beginning to become a major trend. One of my favourite pieces is this incredible gunmetal snake bracelet with black jewel detail that my mother found for me in the gift shop at the hospital she works at.
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| forgive the webcam shot, digital camera fund in the works! |
Now, a gift shop in a hospital is quite the peculiar place to go shopping for accessories, but it just goes to show if you keep an open mind, you'll never know where you'll find inspiration to add to your wardrobe. Malls are great, but taking a chance to open the door of stores that you've never been into before could open your eyes to something unique! Vintage shops, flea markets, non trendy stores, and family oriented shops bring forth opportunity to find pieces of flair to add personality and interest to a wardrobe.
Love it? Wear it. Own it!
- Alicia, xo
all are fashion?
First of all, I want to start out by letting you all know that I am no type of expert, nor will I ever claim to be.
I started this blog because I love fashion. Not a day goes by where I'm not off in a daydream about an outfit I would love to put together, a fashion show I'd love to attend, a pair of shoes I just have to have, or the money I could blow at that new boutique I read about a couple days ago.
Here's the thing: I'm a short girl at 5'1. I have a little more curve then needed. I'm still at home, but I live small paycheck to small paycheck. I don't have money to lavish myself with designer duds, I don't have the body to pinch myself into all the body-conscious fashions that are on trend, and in the town I live in, shopping is very limited. I'm sure I'm not alone in this situation. So much fashion now a days is geared towards the slender, supermodel woman with her daddy's AmEx card, when in fact those girls are a dime a dozen. What about us girls who want to dress our best, look our best, and feel our best, but who can't afford to buy the 78 new it-items for the upcoming season? What about us girls who could fit a leg, at best, into those sample size couture dresses? What about the real, hard-working, run-of-the-mill girl?
This blog will dip into some of my personal dilemmas, personal and learned advice, tips, education, and stories on fashion, beauty, music, and a whole array of topics that can inspire, reflect, and entertain.I believe that every woman from every walk of life, with every personality, with every body shape, with every size wallet, can be truly fashionable. I want to help other women realize this the way that I have. I'll be posting regularly about what I'm seeing in current fashion, sharing my shopping experiences, displaying personal inspiration, and doing my best to translate the fast-paced, cutthroat happenings of the fashion world into practicality for everyday life.I'll also be posting about new discoveries, whether it be a store, designer, apparel, accessories, products, or anything else I may find that could be of interest, of amusement, or something just random!
Fashion is fleeting. Trends will depart just as soon as they arrive. What may be it one day, may not be it the next. But style is something that, once imagined, refined, and translated,will set you apart. It will last as long as you have the confidence to flaunt it.
Love it? Wear it. Own it!
-Alicia xo
I started this blog because I love fashion. Not a day goes by where I'm not off in a daydream about an outfit I would love to put together, a fashion show I'd love to attend, a pair of shoes I just have to have, or the money I could blow at that new boutique I read about a couple days ago.
Here's the thing: I'm a short girl at 5'1. I have a little more curve then needed. I'm still at home, but I live small paycheck to small paycheck. I don't have money to lavish myself with designer duds, I don't have the body to pinch myself into all the body-conscious fashions that are on trend, and in the town I live in, shopping is very limited. I'm sure I'm not alone in this situation. So much fashion now a days is geared towards the slender, supermodel woman with her daddy's AmEx card, when in fact those girls are a dime a dozen. What about us girls who want to dress our best, look our best, and feel our best, but who can't afford to buy the 78 new it-items for the upcoming season? What about us girls who could fit a leg, at best, into those sample size couture dresses? What about the real, hard-working, run-of-the-mill girl?
This blog will dip into some of my personal dilemmas, personal and learned advice, tips, education, and stories on fashion, beauty, music, and a whole array of topics that can inspire, reflect, and entertain.I believe that every woman from every walk of life, with every personality, with every body shape, with every size wallet, can be truly fashionable. I want to help other women realize this the way that I have. I'll be posting regularly about what I'm seeing in current fashion, sharing my shopping experiences, displaying personal inspiration, and doing my best to translate the fast-paced, cutthroat happenings of the fashion world into practicality for everyday life.I'll also be posting about new discoveries, whether it be a store, designer, apparel, accessories, products, or anything else I may find that could be of interest, of amusement, or something just random!
Fashion is fleeting. Trends will depart just as soon as they arrive. What may be it one day, may not be it the next. But style is something that, once imagined, refined, and translated,will set you apart. It will last as long as you have the confidence to flaunt it.
Love it? Wear it. Own it!
-Alicia xo
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