Vancouver Vogue: red lips

Monday, February 16, 2015

Look of the Week: Plaid & Bows

And the plaid obsession continues...I can't help it, I tell you! Especially when there are bow involved too. I am helpless to bows and plaid.

I found this adorable dress from online shop Chicwish, which I had never purchased from before, but when I saw this dress, I just had to have it! I couldn't believe that it literally arrived 5 days after I purchased it (with regular, free shipping, might I add!). And the quality? SO pleasantly surprised! I can pretty much wear this out as a coat, the fabric is so nice and thick.

PS. Did you notice the new 'do? I finally bit the bullet and had April from Is. Salon in Yaletown chop off a solid 8 inches of my hair so I could finally try out the the ever-popular lob (long bob) hairstyle. I must say, I am totally loving it! So much easier to take care of, and I can't wait to give the beachy wanves look a try.

Outfit: Dress - Chicwish | Purse - JustFab Queenly | Boots - Miss Smart | Earrings - Forever 21

Makeup: Eyeliner - Lise Watier Feline | Lipstick - L'Oreal Colour Riche in British Red | Nails - Revlon Gel Envy in High Stakes

Monday, January 23, 2012

Designer Spotlight: Prada Auto-Inspired Shoes 2012

My boyfriend forwarded me an article on Gizmodo presenting Prada's new 2012 Spring shoe collection, inspired by Classic American cars. The shoes have a fierce look to them, with old fashioned tail lights on the heels. For a moment, it almost looked to me like a lipstick was coming out the back of the heel, but I got what they were going for.

Now, some people probably think these are just a little 'out there', and I won't be buying a pair for myself, but I considered how I would style them if I did. For a hot, sleek look, I would wear them with a pair of black skinny trousers, a fitted blazer, and a slightly oversized t-shirt. A tight ponytail keeps the look refined, while red lipstick adds to the fierceness of the auto-inspired heels. Is it coincidence that I picked driving gloves for a post on auto-inspired shoes? It was completely subconscious...but fitting, no? Throw on some shades to seal the deal!

I actually really like this look, now. Maybe I wouldn't mind a pair of these Prada inventions after all. Hopefully my dad, being a car fanatic, would be more understanding of me splurging on these hot rod heels??

What do you think; just plain strange or a bold new shoe? Would you wear them? They'd be sure to make a statement either way!