cavalli's pieces are special enough they don't need accessories.
if the neon animal prints and exotic flowers worked for givenchy and proenza, i don't see how this collection could go wrong.
get fitted
in case you didn't know, those flat bring ball caps are called "fitteds" or so i was told by a wise source. just cavalli had a hip-hop inspired collection that you could easily see on the likes of M.I.A. but if you don't like the fitteds and big earrings, throw on your stilettos and let the dress do all the talking.
cavalli's pieces are special enough they don't need accessories.
if the neon animal prints and exotic flowers worked for givenchy and proenza, i don't see how this collection could go wrong.
cavalli's pieces are special enough they don't need accessories.
if the neon animal prints and exotic flowers worked for givenchy and proenza, i don't see how this collection could go wrong.
don't quit your day job
i totally didn't realize erdem was the last fall 2012 collection i reviewed! i guess he is top of mind, but i can never resist reviewing his collections.
he stepped out of his norm for resort and although this is sometimes celebrated, it really backfired this season. why would you want to cut up an erdem print and layer it every which way. he definitely wasn't intending a mary katrantzou type of collage, he wanted a country quilt.
or at least that's what it looked like. one word: ick.
he stepped out of his norm for resort and although this is sometimes celebrated, it really backfired this season. why would you want to cut up an erdem print and layer it every which way. he definitely wasn't intending a mary katrantzou type of collage, he wanted a country quilt.
or at least that's what it looked like. one word: ick.
track suits?
back on the reviews for resort 2013, and first up is bottega veneta! a washed out collection that brings back suits. track suits that is! tomas maier apparently thinks the day of contrasting-yet-complimentary jackets and pants are over. it's time to buy in sets again!
the colours were a bit muted, and not as flashy as you may have hoped... but they blend so well together. earth tone pastels i'm going to call them haha
the colours were a bit muted, and not as flashy as you may have hoped... but they blend so well together. earth tone pastels i'm going to call them haha
best boyfriend ever!
so just in case you were thinking i have become less obsessed with ebay, you were definitely wrong and i think i'm actually more obsessed now. i went off ebay for 3 months because frankly, i couldn't afford it, but boy have i come back swinging. swinging home runs that is!
first up is a surprise present from my mama, which was replacing a pair i already had... the j brand 811 midrise skinny is a personal favourite and i had them in pretty pink (among my other pairs). unfortunately, my other obsession with painting my nails got in the way and the one time i ever got nail polish on something it had to be those pants. but do not fear! they have been replaced and they're even pinker!
yet another j brand 811 mid rise win, this time in black. a basic necessity.
okay, now that the easy ones are out of the way, the real fun begins. so you know i'm in love with the london fashion scene, so how stoked was i when this skirt came up from the fall 2011 jonathan saunders collection! i was speechless and feared the auction results. but hey, it didn't get beyond my limit and now i have this amazing wool crepe printed maxi skirt which fits me like a glove. the intricate bird and grape leaf print is just outstanding and exactly what jonathan is known for. so, ebay for the win!
yeah. obsessed and i got endless compliments when i wore it to work on thursday. there's a huge slit up the back too in case you were curious how i maneuvered around!
last but not least, and this one i just got hold of about... 10 minutes ago? through a best offer. turns out my offer really was the best haha. and as a disclaimer, i will say that i have always wanted feather shoes ever since the valentino spring 2010 collection. if you remember those shoes they were like toned down alexander mcqueen and i even thought i was craft enough to buy ostrich feathers and adhere them to shoes, but hey, i never did that. so now i have these gorgeous brian atwood rose gold puppies:
yep, i'm pretty proud of this steal. and by steal, it really was a steal. and they're right up my alley. now i just need to lock down one more purchase and i think i'll go off ebay again for the rest of the summer. it's so hard, but i moved downtown now and i've got a lot more bills to pay! i'd like to keep my credit card under control.
so happy hunting! clearly, ebay gives back (in a very big and generous way) to those who are loyal fans.
first up is a surprise present from my mama, which was replacing a pair i already had... the j brand 811 midrise skinny is a personal favourite and i had them in pretty pink (among my other pairs). unfortunately, my other obsession with painting my nails got in the way and the one time i ever got nail polish on something it had to be those pants. but do not fear! they have been replaced and they're even pinker!
yet another j brand 811 mid rise win, this time in black. a basic necessity.
okay, now that the easy ones are out of the way, the real fun begins. so you know i'm in love with the london fashion scene, so how stoked was i when this skirt came up from the fall 2011 jonathan saunders collection! i was speechless and feared the auction results. but hey, it didn't get beyond my limit and now i have this amazing wool crepe printed maxi skirt which fits me like a glove. the intricate bird and grape leaf print is just outstanding and exactly what jonathan is known for. so, ebay for the win!
yeah. obsessed and i got endless compliments when i wore it to work on thursday. there's a huge slit up the back too in case you were curious how i maneuvered around!
last but not least, and this one i just got hold of about... 10 minutes ago? through a best offer. turns out my offer really was the best haha. and as a disclaimer, i will say that i have always wanted feather shoes ever since the valentino spring 2010 collection. if you remember those shoes they were like toned down alexander mcqueen and i even thought i was craft enough to buy ostrich feathers and adhere them to shoes, but hey, i never did that. so now i have these gorgeous brian atwood rose gold puppies:
yep, i'm pretty proud of this steal. and by steal, it really was a steal. and they're right up my alley. now i just need to lock down one more purchase and i think i'll go off ebay again for the rest of the summer. it's so hard, but i moved downtown now and i've got a lot more bills to pay! i'd like to keep my credit card under control.
so happy hunting! clearly, ebay gives back (in a very big and generous way) to those who are loyal fans.
back on the air
hello, hello to anyone out there!
i have taken a bit of a break from blogging because quite frankly, work is keeping me busy enough. i'm at a bit of a disadvantage where my blog isn't my job, i have another full-time commitment (in case you're curious, i'm an assistant buyer for the ecommerce division of one of the largest luxury retailers in canada). so yes, that takes a bit of my time haha. plus the commute downtown toronto wears down a couple hours as well! all in all, i know, no excuses, and i say this all the time, but now i have no choice.
the resort 2013 season has begun with bottega veneta and chanel, so the video reviews will start again! i got a great reaction last season, so i'm hoping that resort 2013 brings in some new viewers and my existing viewers can't wait to see these new reviews. resort doesn't have as many collections as a fall would, but does that mean i will do less videos? probably not. it just means i'll have to skip far less. i get to review most of the collections! yay! plus they trickle in much slower so i can keep up (relatively).
to stay tuned, you can follow my blog on bloglovin, subscribe to my youtube channel, or follow this blog on blogger! so many ways. OR you can be really crazy and go like my facebook page which updates anytime i post on here. take your pick, or just be diligent about checking back because i have a feeling these are going to start pouring in. here's yet another option: maybe bookmark my page? yes, that would be truly touching. i'm getting a little full of myself now, so i should probably stop here.
stay tuned for chanel and bottega. cheers!
i have taken a bit of a break from blogging because quite frankly, work is keeping me busy enough. i'm at a bit of a disadvantage where my blog isn't my job, i have another full-time commitment (in case you're curious, i'm an assistant buyer for the ecommerce division of one of the largest luxury retailers in canada). so yes, that takes a bit of my time haha. plus the commute downtown toronto wears down a couple hours as well! all in all, i know, no excuses, and i say this all the time, but now i have no choice.
the resort 2013 season has begun with bottega veneta and chanel, so the video reviews will start again! i got a great reaction last season, so i'm hoping that resort 2013 brings in some new viewers and my existing viewers can't wait to see these new reviews. resort doesn't have as many collections as a fall would, but does that mean i will do less videos? probably not. it just means i'll have to skip far less. i get to review most of the collections! yay! plus they trickle in much slower so i can keep up (relatively).
to stay tuned, you can follow my blog on bloglovin, subscribe to my youtube channel, or follow this blog on blogger! so many ways. OR you can be really crazy and go like my facebook page which updates anytime i post on here. take your pick, or just be diligent about checking back because i have a feeling these are going to start pouring in. here's yet another option: maybe bookmark my page? yes, that would be truly touching. i'm getting a little full of myself now, so i should probably stop here.
stay tuned for chanel and bottega. cheers!
it could have been better
so the style.com magazine has put out two issues so far, and the fall issue was smaller? complete slap in the face to the infamous "september issue" of every major publication each year. dropping the first 215 spring 2012 issue (which was phenomenal) down to a measly 165 pages for fall 2012? pathetic considering who they are. they are the main resource for everyone when it comes to runway shots!
you may not need this issue, but i hope spring 2013 is better. and maybe they can start doing menswear and the seasonlets (resort and pre-fall). cheers!
you may not need this issue, but i hope spring 2013 is better. and maybe they can start doing menswear and the seasonlets (resort and pre-fall). cheers!
BOMBSHELL: anais pouliot
anais pouliot
is a 5'9" canadian model with brown hair and brown eyes. she hails from chicoutimi, quebec and has blown up on the runway scene this past fall 2012.
this girl was everywhere in london. opening and closing shows that i was at and considering she's canadian, i had to profile her. her lips are definitely her signature as they give her a very sensual look. i actually had no idea she secured campaigns in fall 2011! silly me. she was the face of nina ricci eyewear, louis vuitton and sonia rykiel. i don't like louis vuitton, but girl looks pretty fab. her unique features are definitely a large factor in her picking up beauty and eyewear campaigns.
she's like a french lindsey wixson without the teeth gap. like madonna after some photshopping.
this girl walked 27 shows this season and most of them were big names. she lost some shows she has walked before like louis vuitton and lanvin, but hey! there's always spring 2013.
anna sui, christian dior, john galliano, temperley london, peter pilotto, erdem, giles, miu miu, paul & joe, jean paul gaultier, sharon wauchob, dsquared, roberto cavalli, antonio marras, blumarine, jonathan saunders, mulberry, topshop unique, nicole farhi, michael kors, marc by marc jacobs, oscar de la renta, carolina herrera, marc jacobs, diane von furstenberg, zac posen and prabal gurung
is a 5'9" canadian model with brown hair and brown eyes. she hails from chicoutimi, quebec and has blown up on the runway scene this past fall 2012.
[german vogue may 2011, nymag]
this girl was everywhere in london. opening and closing shows that i was at and considering she's canadian, i had to profile her. her lips are definitely her signature as they give her a very sensual look. i actually had no idea she secured campaigns in fall 2011! silly me. she was the face of nina ricci eyewear, louis vuitton and sonia rykiel. i don't like louis vuitton, but girl looks pretty fab. her unique features are definitely a large factor in her picking up beauty and eyewear campaigns.
she's like a french lindsey wixson without the teeth gap. like madonna after some photshopping.
[louis vuitton fall 2011 campaign, nymag]
[sonia rykiel, nina ricci eyewear fall 2011 campaigns, nymag]
aldo campaigns get a whole lot of exposure. maybe that's just in canada because they are a canadian company as well! (and i love when they cast canadian models like jessica stam). they have expanded internationally at an insane rate which means as the face of aldo, anais will be everywhere too!
their use of terry richardson has made the brand more fun, but some of the props he uses are just weird. i'm not going to complete the sentence, but doesn't the palm tree look a little like something else... but that's richardson's style isn't it
[aldo spring 2012 campaign, models]
this girl walked 27 shows this season and most of them were big names. she lost some shows she has walked before like louis vuitton and lanvin, but hey! there's always spring 2013.
anna sui, christian dior, john galliano, temperley london, peter pilotto, erdem, giles, miu miu, paul & joe, jean paul gaultier, sharon wauchob, dsquared, roberto cavalli, antonio marras, blumarine, jonathan saunders, mulberry, topshop unique, nicole farhi, michael kors, marc by marc jacobs, oscar de la renta, carolina herrera, marc jacobs, diane von furstenberg, zac posen and prabal gurung
[fall 2012 collections, style]
catastrophe never looked so good
to follow up with my original congratulations to giles for having lindsey wixson in his show, here is my review! the burnout technique was inspired, if not a little much on some fabrics. i prefer the lower contrast in the creamy nude versions. and the feather details at the hemlines make fraying fabric quite delicious.
too bad i didn't get to go to the show. that was heartbreaking especially because i got an invite for spring 2012 with the swan hats! come on giles. i'm such a die-hard fan. howabout you make it up to me with a front row seat next seasons? okay deals.
too bad i didn't get to go to the show. that was heartbreaking especially because i got an invite for spring 2012 with the swan hats! come on giles. i'm such a die-hard fan. howabout you make it up to me with a front row seat next seasons? okay deals.
[giles fall 2012 collection, style]
the dark horse
whoahhhh i haven't posted this on my blog and i deeply apologize. i had done this on my youtube channel and i forgot to link them. see! subscribe to my channel and you wouldn't have missed a beat. but rather, i shouldn't miss a beat, so i'm sorry.
i know i said i wouldn't review gucci because i didn't really like it. but i took a second look and i realized i had something to say to all the people who gush over it. this is the same reason why i did that louis vuitton review everyone hated and called me ignorant for. because sometimes your love of a brand blinds you from some overarching problems with a collection.
also, i have no idea why i couldn't get a thumbnail of me instead of this pixelated one of olga sherer in one of the amazing skirts. at least it's a look i liked!
i know i said i wouldn't review gucci because i didn't really like it. but i took a second look and i realized i had something to say to all the people who gush over it. this is the same reason why i did that louis vuitton review everyone hated and called me ignorant for. because sometimes your love of a brand blinds you from some overarching problems with a collection.
also, i have no idea why i couldn't get a thumbnail of me instead of this pixelated one of olga sherer in one of the amazing skirts. at least it's a look i liked!
[gucci fall 2012 collection, style]
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