Tag: Fashion

  • ACCESSORIES SATURDAY | DOGEARED

    Dogeared, known for personalized jewelry, spices up Summer with their new collection. This season, focusing on anklets and charms with inspirational messages, you can keep the hope alive as you show off those ankles at the beach. Though I didn’t go for the anklet as I have what we refer to as “cankles”, I spruced…

  • NOTES FROM THE RUNWAY | CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2013-14

    Another Chanel story begins at the Grand Palais, where M. Lagerfeld took us to the future, but in the present. On a deconstructed theatre stage, back dropped with megalopolis, he gave us old world meets new works in typical Chanel fashion. Continuing with the brands staple tweed, outfits used the jacket as an accessory rather…

  • MANUELRACIM OPENS FIRST RETAIL LOCATION IN NEW YORK CITY

    ManuelRacim opens first retail location in New York’s TriBeCa. A contemporary label providing made-to-measure men’s shirts, known for their quality, fit and design, drew inspiration from interior architect Jean-Michel Frank. Taking clients to 1920s Paris, shortly after “la Belle Époque,” guest are greeted by a style adviser who helps create the best shirt for you. Starting…

  • FALL/WINTER 2013 PRESS PREVIEW | MISS SELFRIDGE

    This season Miss Selfridge, took a Victorian approach to the collection. Described as “a romantic fold story,” this Fall/Winter line was more reminiscent of the Lana Del Rey’s ofCoachella meets Victorian life, meets punk. Filled with bustier tops, crocheted overlays, fitted highneck dresses and floral rompers, this is a style maven’s dream come true. Focusing…

  • HAIR HOW-TO | EMMA WATSON’S “BLING RING” PREMIERE BRAIDS

    Mario Russo, leading expert hair stylist and owner of Salon Mario Russo shares how to recreate Emma’s intertwined braid style. Products needed: §  Bumble and Bumble Surf Shampoo and Conditioner §  Oribe Light Moisturizing Cream § Oribe Dry Texturizer §  2 ” diameter sized round brush §  1 fine-toothed comb §  2 clear Hair Bungees §  4-6 bobby pins §  Moroccanoil Medium Hold hairspray Step-by-step instructions: 1. Wash hair…

  • FALL/WINTER 2013 PRESS PREVIEW | EVANS

    Look here, plus-size fashionistas! No longer will we drown our style sorrows in those unflattering shirt tents, or dampen our diva like spirits in an all-black ensemble. Evans Fall/Winter 13 collection has everything we need to show the world that we love our curves and we’re going to flaunt it. This season Evan comes with…

  • FALL/WINTER 2013 PRESS PREVIEW | DOROTHY PERKINS

    This season Dorothy Perkins conceptualized three look: “modern, clean-cut daywear; opulent, embellished casual wear; and statement evening wear.” By the looks of it, they’ve created a collection fulfilling every necessity for a new wardrobe. All the pieces from accessories and knits to fur bombers and shirts were designed in prints and silhouettes so dramatic and…

  • RIDING IN STYLE WITH UBER

    In an unknown city no one wants to stick out like a sore thumb and not take public transport, but not all railway systems are easy to comprehend. Especially in Toronto. So for my recent trip, I used Uber everywhere I went. It was the easiest, most convenient way of traveling. And because your card…