I got to work with one of my fave models recently, Renee Thompson who is not only stunning but also full of amazing energy on the set. I also finally got to work with Renata Kaveh, who is an incredible photographer. Here is the final result for Kenton Magazine.
Renee also took some behind the scenes for her Reel2Runway project. I will post the behind the scenes soon.
Dazed & Confused
One of my all time fave movies about the 70’s is Dazed & Confused and recently it seems to be gaining popularity again. I have been finding amazing wardrobe inspiration from it. Here is some pieces to get you started:
BDG skinny leather belt $15 @ Urban Outfitters
Peace be with you crop top $40 @ Global Warming Tees
Denim Sheffield Cut Off Shorts $165 @ Rag & Bone
Lulu Fringe Bag $275 @ Club Monaco
Champions Originals $40 @ Keds
Sierra Women’s Strappy Wedges $80 @ Toms
High Waist Flare $225 @ 7 for all Mankind
Jules Smith Coachella Necklace $85 @ Shopbop
Joie Sadira Top $270 @ eluxe
Dara Ettinger Stephanie Ring $115 @ Shopbop
Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 $22.50 @ Fresh
Recently I got to work with an amazing up and coming photographer, Glensius Calixte and one of my fave makeup artists, Bree Powell. The shoot ended up in Institute magazine. Here is the final story: Viva
The other day I was touring around Dannijo‘s website and I was going through their press section when I saw the most exciting thing, Dannijo is launching a shoe collection. How did I miss this? I am so excited to see it when it launches this fall. Until then, here is the WWD article I scooped off of Dannijo’s site, as I just had to share this exciting news.
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M
It has been confirmed, the next designer collaboration for H&M will be Maison Martin Margiela. The collection will launch in stores November 15th. Let’s see if it will be as conceptual as Marni’s collaboration. I am hoping they will still use the quality materials like we have been seeing in collections past. Stay tuned for images when they are released…
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Next H&M Collaboration:
Rumor has it that the next H&M designer collaboration is going to be Maison Martin Margiela according to WWD, not Tom Ford as was originally being talked about before the Marni launch this past spring. Could this be
another successful collaboration like Marni or more of a miss like Comme Des Garcon amongst the fashion community. I am definitely interested to see what will be the result if the rumors are true as I am a huge fan of Maison Martin Margiela as well as MM6. Right now according to the twitterverse it is definitely mixed reviews though. If this is the case expect to see the collection as an off-holiday launch. What are your thoughts?
Designer and retailer collaborations are definitely some of my favourite fashion treats as of late. I love the special pieces made and the support the designers are getting from the mass retailers. The capsule collections at J Crew featuring the winners and runners up of the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund is one of my favourites. Unfortunately for all the Canadians, we have to buy online as the J Crew stores in Canada aren’t carrying the pieces, but I say they are worth the shipping cost. My favourite collaboration out of the three is Pamela Love who was one of the runner’s up this year. The amazing jewelry designer has delved into clothing and the pieces are AMAZING! Here are the three designs she came up with and I am definitely a fan.
The styles are selling out fast and are only available from May 17th to June 14th so if you like them get shopping!
Most Memorable Looks At 2012 Met Gala
Every website and blog are talking about the best dressed or the worst dressed at this years Met Gala. I always find it interesting that no one puts together a list of the most memorable looks. These are the ones that will be remembered for years to come and referenced. So here is my list of the most memorable looks. Some may be good, some may be bad but the one thing in common is they will never be forgotten.
all images from style.com
So it is no secret that when I find something amazing I usually become obsessed. Dannijo is definitely no exception to this. Dannijo, the brainchild of two sisters, Danielle and Jodie, is an amazing jewelry line that makes some of the most incredible statement pieces, and has a huge fashion following especially with style fave, Man Repeller. Yes the prices are on the higher side, but I can definitely vouch that they are well worth it, as they are items you will keep and cherish for years to come. As well whenever I wear mine I get stopped everywhere over them. Dressed up or down, wearing one of their pieces always brings me joy. I have posted some of my fave pieces to start your addiction with!
Toronto
Lately I have been getting asked on set and by others where I personally like to shop in Toronto for my clothing and accessories considering that I shop for a living as a stylist. Well I definitely have a few of my fave one stop shop places:
8 Prince Street Suite 101
This amazing boutique located in Summerhill is one of my favourite places to shop, in fact there are times where I go in on a weekly basis. Sydney and Marisa, the two owners and friends, have made their love of amazing fashion and style feel like one of the most amazing closets to browse through. They are also amazing with all their customers and have special ordered items in from some designers, a definite plus. My major addictions lately there are: Dannijo, Finn, Iro, Helmut Lang.
180 Avenue Road
The Cat’s Meow is my absolute favourite vintage store in the city. Louise has made it feel less like the expected vintage store and more like a fabulous boutique. I love how the pieces are colour blocked and you can find some amazing finds including big named designers. They also have modern designer resale. This is definitely a great place to check out. I have gotten beautiful vintage dresses that were completely flawless.
A great place for basics like the layering tanks from Talula Babaton, which are one of my absolute must have’s, as well as great unique pieces from their private and exclusive labels, Talula, Talula Babaton, TNA and Wilfred. They also have a great selection of denim and other designers.
50 Bloor Street West
This is definitely one of the more pricey places to shop, but if you can afford it, Holt Renfrew does have some great brands available to you. A few exclusives I love from them are Burberry Cosmetics and Jo Malone. As well there is a great selection of Alexander Wang and Rick Owens. If you can, I definitely recommend going in to personal shopping, using an amazing shopper like Marlo Szellos is a great way to open yourself up to new ideas of what to wear and how to wear it. I find Marlo always catches stuff I personally miss that I then find I can’t live without.
Hazelton Lanes: 87 Avenue Road
I absolutely love the staff at the Hazelton lanes location which makes it even more dangerous when I pop in! They merchandise the store less by brand and more by story which makes it a very fun way to shop. With lines like Miu Miu shoes, Pamela Love jewelry, Free City and then amazing selection of Sandro, Charli and Etoile by Isabel Marant. It is truly a shoppers paradise.
Hopefully you enjoy these stores as much as I do. Happy Shopping.