Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014: Day 5

I realized just how spectacular Day 5 of Vancouver Fashion Week was when I went to pick out pictures to feature here...and had a very hard time picking! I would be very happy if many of the designs I saw on the runway would somehow appear in my closet. That would be just awesome. Fever, Goldie, and Angel Eye London always put together collections that have me itching for a shopping spree. They put together designs which are very wearable, but have a touch of uniqueness to them. For instance, sequins seem to be a big trend for Spring/Summer 2014, but Goldie has taken that trend and made it even trendier by making it into a crop top. On the more conceptual side of things, Dong De Xi's collection had soft yet structured silhouettes which made me fall in love instantly. I thought the sheer ruffled detailing around the ankles was especially creative. I can feel a DIY coming on! It's like someone planned to have 'pretty' designs on one day; one after another, out came gowns of gorgeous tulle, lace, embroidering, scooping backs, and all kinds of volume. The bridal collection from Veejay Floresca was absolutely stunning, with the designs being anything but ordinary. The attention to detail is impeccable, and the couture gowns would be perfect for a bride who wants to turn every head in the room.

I love combining the old with the new, so for my Day 5 look I took some elements from 80's style (monochrome and bright hues) and used modern accessories to breathe new life into an old dress. I spray painted the heels earlier this year for VFW's Fall/Winter shows after picking up a pair of plain white Aldo pumps from the thrift store. Nothing much to it, just stuffed them with newspaper, taped up the sole, and sprayed 'em down a few times. When you can't find what you're looking for, make it yourself!

Dress-Smart Set, Jacket-Double Zero,Necklace-Smart Set, Shoes-Aldo(thrifted/DIY)

Dong De Xi:

Aloysius Liew:

Heiress Swimwear:

Fever London:

Goldie London:

Angele Eye:

Uwi Twins:

The designer duo themselves

Itala Testino:

Amanda Designs:

 

Veejay Floresca:

Noe Bernacelli:

Photo courtesty of Aziz Dhamani: Catching up with Jamal Abdourahman, producer of Vancouver Fashion Week

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Vancouver Fashion Week FW 2013: Day 3

It's unbelievable that we are already finished Day 3 of Vancouver Fashion Week's Fall/Winter 2013 shows. Today was the day I have been waiting for all week, as I saved my best (at least according to myself) outfit for Friday! I fell in love with a pair of too-small highlighter yellow pumps in the thrift store a few weeks ago, and after a failed attempt to find the perfect ones online, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I thrifted a paid of white Aldo pumps and found myself some neon spray paint, and went to town! I'll post a step-by-step DIY if you would like it, but it was honestly as simple as taping the sole, filling the shoes with newspaper, and spraying a layer on each day for 4 days. I love the neon pop of colour in contrast with the leather dress, so I even spray painted a jeweled H&M necklace to match.

The Day 3 shows brought lots of coveted designs from Angele Eye, Goldie London, Fever, Zareen, Lucy Loves Ethel, Veejay Floresca, Carole McClellan, Theresa Chen, and Pouneh Askarian. It was a day of wearable fashion trends: my favourite being Theresa Chen's 1950's paris vintage-inspired collection. The voice of Edith Piaf sang over the speakers while models in perfectly ladylike yet seductive apparel walked the runway. I was in heaven. I am most definitely going to be doing some DIY projects to make my own fur-trimmed caplet. The shows also featured many more key trends including leather and peplum, which we've been seeing a lot of this week already. My favourite combination of the two was a leather peplum jacket by Pouneh Askarian (you'll see a photo of it below). Goldie London's collection also had my heart, with all the sophisticated looks which featured matted sequins. In particular, there was a pair of gold matte sequinned pants that were plain black on the back and sequinned on the front. They would be great for a night out.




Dress-Armani Exchange(thrifted), Belt-my mom's, Shoes-Aldo(thrifted, DIY), Necklace-H&M(DIY), Earrings-from my neighbour

The fashion scene crowd! (from left to right): Felix Tavira, Marilyn Wilson, Rony Walia, Sonia of istylebysonia, and myself
Angel Eye:


Goldie London:




Myself and blogger Angela Estelle. Everyone is wearing baseball caps as a fashion statement these days; I love how Angela changed it up and wore the jersey instead!
Zareen:


Lucy Loves Ethel:


Carole McClellan:

This vest looks so utterly luxurious and cozy!
Theresa Chen:




Pouneh Askarian:


Fever:


Isn't blogger Tairalyn's tulle skirt amazing? And she made it herself! I can't wait for her to put up the DIY post so I can make one myself too!

Clearly leather is here to stay! (I swear we didn't co-ordinate this!) The bloggers here rocking the trend (from left to right): Alison of Styling My Life and Ivy of This Is What We Do.
See you on the runway, Vancouver!
I'll be taking the night off tonight, but I'll be back at the shows Sunday to give you all the highlights of Day 5 at Vancouver Fashion Week.
Happy Styling! xo
~Britta