The first five shows were by LaSalle College students and featured the designs of Melis Nur by Nur Kurban, Leigh Rose, Eunmi Kim, Jun Young Kim, and Synikal by Byron Abad. They were followed by Justin Zachary and Francesca by Pamela Ordonez. The Francesca collectino was definitely one of my favourites, and I felt like they were the most true to my style. And definitely loved the 40's hairstyles too! Lastly, my favourite collection of the evening was Mackenzie Jones featuring Danielle Cameron; if it gives you goosebumps, you know it's good!
Here are some trends I noticed on the runway:
- Peplum
- Pastels
- Coral
- Winter white
The last collection of the night was an absolutely stunning finale. It was more than just a runway show, it was a performance! The models posed and danced their way down the runway to a set of some of my favourite songs. Many people were called it the Twilight show, because the songs seemed to all be from the Twilight soundtrack. It was a very romantic performance. The detailing of the designs was beautiful and the exaggerated figures made it all seem like a beautiful fantasy. I especially loved the feather train and the tied straps on the first dress of the collection. And that last gown-wow! I recognized this one from pictures of another runway show awhile back; it's a little hard to forget those antlers... I loved the sheer straps attached to the corset: it was a lovely combination. Lastly, the men's white jacket had the look of a prince's, with it's tassled shoulders. In all-white it was very modern and classy, and definitely would make a perfect piece for a formal event.
What were your favourite collections of Vancouver Fashion Week?
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Jun Young Kim
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Joshua Langston over at Baroque Dreams was nice enough to ask for a photo, but the photos won't be up for a little while, as his blog is currently under construction. Keep checking back for when his post on VFW is up! Lovin' those shoes!
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He may have been bashful to get a photo taken, but the Lookbook photographer looked so great in the bowtie and chambray shirt we couldn't help but snap a pic!
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And you can see my fabulous bestie/photographer rockin' the leather and Raybans. She picked up the shades from the Vancouver Blogger Sale a couple weekend ago! At first she didn't think they suited her, but I think they look awesome on her!
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Happy Styling! xo
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday at Vancouver Fashion Week: What I Wore
For my first fashion show ever, I couldn't have asked for a better night! The shows were fantastic, we had good seats, and I met so many other fashion-obsessed Vancouverites! We were second row from the front, right at the front of the runway, thanks to the VFW Lookbook Team.
I've divided the night up into two posts: the first is on my outfit for the event, and the second part will be on the show itself, and my favourite collections of the night.
I chose to try something completely different for this fashionable night. In honour of the start of Spring, I thought I would experiment with some colours and styles I don't wear very often. The royal blue skirt was one of the pieces I picked up from the Vancouver Blogger Sale from blogger Cee of Coco and Vera. I loved it when I saw it, and I love it even more now that I've discovered how to style it! It flows so beautifully, and its skinny gold belt is the perfect touch.
I wanted to try something different with my hair too, and went searching on Pinterest (of course!) for some ideas. I tried a few, but apparently just because it's split into 4 steps doesn't make it easy...so I made up my own 'do and tied 3 braids into a messy bun.
During the break between shows, I met up with VFW's Marketing girl Katrina (follow her @meowgarita), who has been racing around making VFW an exceptional experience! She was sweet enough to introduce me to a bunch of fashion industry people as well as other bloggers; it was a great night for meeting new faces! And I was totally glowing when a photographer asked for a picture, and then modestly said he was shooting for a magazine called FASHION. FASHION!!! Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. We'll see which looks get picked to actually be featured in their magazine soon enough!
I'll keep you posted, you'll see my favourite looks from the show coming up soon!
Coat-Forever 21, Shirt-Suzy Shier, Skirt-H&M (bought from Cee of Coco and Vera), Shoes-g:21(Walmart), Clutch-Payless
I've divided the night up into two posts: the first is on my outfit for the event, and the second part will be on the show itself, and my favourite collections of the night.
I chose to try something completely different for this fashionable night. In honour of the start of Spring, I thought I would experiment with some colours and styles I don't wear very often. The royal blue skirt was one of the pieces I picked up from the Vancouver Blogger Sale from blogger Cee of Coco and Vera. I loved it when I saw it, and I love it even more now that I've discovered how to style it! It flows so beautifully, and its skinny gold belt is the perfect touch.
I wanted to try something different with my hair too, and went searching on Pinterest (of course!) for some ideas. I tried a few, but apparently just because it's split into 4 steps doesn't make it easy...so I made up my own 'do and tied 3 braids into a messy bun.
During the break between shows, I met up with VFW's Marketing girl Katrina (follow her @meowgarita), who has been racing around making VFW an exceptional experience! She was sweet enough to introduce me to a bunch of fashion industry people as well as other bloggers; it was a great night for meeting new faces! And I was totally glowing when a photographer asked for a picture, and then modestly said he was shooting for a magazine called FASHION. FASHION!!! Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. We'll see which looks get picked to actually be featured in their magazine soon enough!
I'll keep you posted, you'll see my favourite looks from the show coming up soon!
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Look of the Week: It's Vancouver Fashion Week!
It's officially Fashion Week in Vancouver!! This is the first time I've been a part of all the action, and it's very exciting. Last Saturday after the Blogger's Clothing Sale I was spotted by the style spies of VanFashionWeek, who featured me on their Facebook Lookbook. And as a result, I won two day passes to Fashion Week for today! I'm so ridiculously excited and actually nervous for tonight. I've never been to a fashion show before, and I've been planning my outfit all week! I'll post photos of the event as soon as I can.
Are any of you attending Fashion Week events in Vancouver this year?
Trench coat-Kensie, Dress-Monteau, Belt-Costa Blanca, Shoes-Fioni, Earrings-Gift from my neighbour, Hosiery -LaSenza
Are any of you attending Fashion Week events in Vancouver this year?
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Fashionable Eats: Happy Macaron Day!
I was very restless in class all day today, because all over Vancouver bakeries and coffee shops were giving out free or discounted macarons in honor of Macaron Day - and for many, proceeds were going to charity! Macarons have really taken off in Vancouver over the last 2 years, and I have become completely obsessed with them too. They are the definition of a fashionable eat, with their adorable rainbow of Colours and delicate flavours. And they are perfectly paired with glass of champagne!
So in lieu of not being able to go out eating macarons all over the city today, I sat in my class putting together a list of all the places in Vancouver that sell Macarons; some I have been to, while others will go on my list of places to try. If you know of any others, please leave a comment!! One of my favorites still has been the macarons from Thierry. They are a good size, a perfect mix of crisp and chewy, and the ones with berries/pulp in the middle are incredible!
You can also check out The Urban Tea Merchant, who have a delicious looking array of tea-infused macarons. Here's a list of other places you can find macarons in Vancouver:
- Thomas Haas
- Leonida's Waterfront
- CinCin Ristorante
- Bel Cafe
- J'adore les Macarons (online, pickup in Vancouver)
- Ganache Patisserie
- Kitchening with Carly (at UrbanFare)
- French Made Baking
- Soirette
- Stuart's
- La Baguette et l'Echalote
If you have reviews on any of these places, please let me know! I'm going to make it my mission to try them all! Oh and of course, when you go out for macarons and tea, it is mandatory to play dress up :) so make sure you're looking fabulous as you divulge on these petite treats!
Treats from Thierry on Alberni and Burrard
A set of macarons from Ganache Patisserie. Small, but delicious ganache, I must say!
Some cheap macarons from T&T market. Not very good quality, but when you're desperate, they're there!
A pistachio macaron from La Baguette et l'Echalote. Not the best, but they are such a cute treat while meandering around Granville Island.
A selection of macarons from the Little White House in Fort Langley. Quite a ways away from downtown Vancouver, but SO worth the trip! This place has amazing macarons AND an adorable setting! Highly recommended.
The Little White house's macarons! (They also have special occasion ones, and others that change regularly.
So in lieu of not being able to go out eating macarons all over the city today, I sat in my class putting together a list of all the places in Vancouver that sell Macarons; some I have been to, while others will go on my list of places to try. If you know of any others, please leave a comment!! One of my favorites still has been the macarons from Thierry. They are a good size, a perfect mix of crisp and chewy, and the ones with berries/pulp in the middle are incredible!
You can also check out The Urban Tea Merchant, who have a delicious looking array of tea-infused macarons. Here's a list of other places you can find macarons in Vancouver:
- Thomas Haas
- Leonida's Waterfront
- CinCin Ristorante
- Bel Cafe
- J'adore les Macarons (online, pickup in Vancouver)
- Ganache Patisserie
- Kitchening with Carly (at UrbanFare)
- French Made Baking
- Soirette
- Stuart's
- La Baguette et l'Echalote
If you have reviews on any of these places, please let me know! I'm going to make it my mission to try them all! Oh and of course, when you go out for macarons and tea, it is mandatory to play dress up :) so make sure you're looking fabulous as you divulge on these petite treats!
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Treats from Thierry on Alberni and Burrard
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A set of macarons from Ganache Patisserie. Small, but delicious ganache, I must say!
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Some cheap macarons from T&T market. Not very good quality, but when you're desperate, they're there!
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A pistachio macaron from La Baguette et l'Echalote. Not the best, but they are such a cute treat while meandering around Granville Island.
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A selection of macarons from the Little White House in Fort Langley. Quite a ways away from downtown Vancouver, but SO worth the trip! This place has amazing macarons AND an adorable setting! Highly recommended.
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The Little White house's macarons! (They also have special occasion ones, and others that change regularly.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Vancouver Blogger Clothing Sale
If you follow me on twitter, you should already know about the Vancouver Blogger Clothing Sale which happened at the Waldorf Hotel this past Saturday. A handful of Vancouver's fashion bloggers were there, including Coco and Vera, To Vogue or Bust, Her Waise Choice, Nina on the Moon, Alison Elle, The Unprecedented, The Doctors Closet, Miss Melissa, Alicia Fashionista, Angela Matina, Prairie Girl in the City, Style Struck, and Glitter in my Viens.
It was an amazing sight to see so many incredibly fashionable girls lined up around the block to get in! The event went off without a hitch, and me and my photographer/bestie were there just in time to be one of the first 50 people in line! This means we were the lucky recipients of some awesome swag bags! There were all kinds of discount codes and coupons in there, and even a lovely set of bracelets courtesy of the adorable Vancouver shop Barefoot Contessa!
Once inside, I could felt anxiety like I was about to go Boxing Day shopping. So many clothes, so many new people to meet! And all for super cheap! But we took our time and moved from table to table, and browsed the great selection of pieces. I found four new items to clothes to add to my closet, which I am very excited to style here on my blog over the next little while!The first was an adorable sky blue polka dot dress for summer, as well as a royal blue skirt with a skinny gold belt: both from the cloest of Cee of Coco and Vera. I love her classic style and these pieces will fit perfectly into my wardrobe. I also picked up a gorgeous full black skirt from Alicia Fashionista and a cute shirt to match from To Vogue or Bust!
It was so exciting to finally meet the girls behind the blogs I've been following- and they were just as stylish and lovely in person as they are on their blogs! All in all, the sale was a great success. Here's some photos we took from the event:
Me and the lovely Anna of Definitely Anna, another Vancouver blogger!
It was an amazing sight to see so many incredibly fashionable girls lined up around the block to get in! The event went off without a hitch, and me and my photographer/bestie were there just in time to be one of the first 50 people in line! This means we were the lucky recipients of some awesome swag bags! There were all kinds of discount codes and coupons in there, and even a lovely set of bracelets courtesy of the adorable Vancouver shop Barefoot Contessa!
Once inside, I could felt anxiety like I was about to go Boxing Day shopping. So many clothes, so many new people to meet! And all for super cheap! But we took our time and moved from table to table, and browsed the great selection of pieces. I found four new items to clothes to add to my closet, which I am very excited to style here on my blog over the next little while!The first was an adorable sky blue polka dot dress for summer, as well as a royal blue skirt with a skinny gold belt: both from the cloest of Cee of Coco and Vera. I love her classic style and these pieces will fit perfectly into my wardrobe. I also picked up a gorgeous full black skirt from Alicia Fashionista and a cute shirt to match from To Vogue or Bust!
It was so exciting to finally meet the girls behind the blogs I've been following- and they were just as stylish and lovely in person as they are on their blogs! All in all, the sale was a great success. Here's some photos we took from the event:
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Me and the lovely Anna of Definitely Anna, another Vancouver blogger!
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Spring Inspiration Board
Since it actually SNOWED here today...it's seriously necessary to start thinking about spring. Positive thinking, right??? Here's some more spring inspiration to follow up the previous Look of the Week! Those pastel colours are everywhere. Throw on a cozy sweater to make the transition a little easier, and start wearing those sheer pale beauties sooner!
1,4,6a,8,13,15,17,18 – WeHeartIt, 2 - MildChaos, 3 – Shabby Apple, 5 - HighStreetCardigans, 6 - Fashiolista, 7 - Emily00694, 9 - FashionLeaka, 10 - GaryPepperVintage, 11 – Valentino, via DustJacketAttic, 12 – unknown, 14 - BeigeIsDead, 16 - Fashiolista, 19 - Adore-Vintage, 20 – DustJacketAttic, 21 - Kerti
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Feature on Young Hip & Chic: Fashionista of the Week!
I woke up this morning to see I had been featured on one of the fantastic blogs I am following: Young Hip & Chic! It's written by a super stylish girl by the name of Tweety Elitou, and if you haven't seen her blog before, you really should take a peek! Her posts are always really interesting, and she features a great variety of strong, female style figures. You can read my interview on her blog here.
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