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Fashion Jobs – Weekend Away: Country Vs. City

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

I’m always inspired by Joe Zee’s posts for ELLE – he has an intuitive and witty approach to styling various occasions’ different ways. His outfits cover everything from baseball games, to first interviews or mom time, which got me thinking about how to style various activities for Summer. In the coming months, long weekends compose many of our mini escapes, and whether a weekend away means jetting to New York, Toronto, or Seattle, or hitting your country cottage or cabin, you will inevitably want to compose a look that meets the needs of your chosen locale. I’ve dreamed up two juxtaposing ensembles for two disparate trips – one for the sightseeing city vacation, and the other for country living. See my picks for each respective jaunt to ensure you are one happy camper, or happy city dweller.

Country Look (Clockwise from left)

1. H&M Denim Jacket, $49.95
2. Club Monaco Panama Hat, $69.50 CAD
3. H&M Lace Top, $23 CAD
4. J. Crew Striped Shorts, $65
5. Ray-Ban Aviators, $157 CAD, available at Shopbop
6. Soludos Flat Espadrilles, $29 CAD, available at Shopbop


City Look (Clockwise from left)

1. Topshop Blazer, $90 CAD, available at The Bay
2. Tory Burch flats, $235 CAD, available at Shopbop
3. Ray-Ban Wayfarers, $157 CAD, available at Shopbop
4. Joie Silk Shorts, $186 CAD, available at Shopbop
5. MICHAEL Michael Kors Purse, $195 CAD, available at Holt Renfrew

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – East Coast Style

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

In response to last week’s post on west coast style, I’ve scoured the racks to find pieces that fit the aesthetic of the east coast girl. While west coasters thrive on undone glamour, our eastern counterparts are heavy on crisp classics. Looks are slightly more tailored, and put together – take a cue from style maven Olivia Palermo who never seems to get it wrong (don’t miss her video for the Outnet here.) While she exudes easy style, not unlike California girls Nicole Richie or Kate Bosworth, she focuses on timeless essentials like Breton striped blouses, tailored trenches, A-line skirts and stiletto pumps. Easterners always seem to have a more cosmopolitan air about them compared to west coast girls, a more structured look, and it shows head-to-toe.

1. Anthropologie Piped Peplum Blouse, $88
2. Club Monaco Alice Double-Knit Dress, $150
3. Zara Blazer with Box Shoulder, $159
4. Club Monaco Striped Cotton Shell, $40
5. Michael Kors Oversized Watch, $294, available at Shopbop
6. J. Crew Tartine Purse, $180
7. Babaton Alvin Shorts, $110, Aritzia
8. Zara Leather Court Shoe, $100

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Fashion Jobs – West Coast Style

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

 

 

Us west coasters have a laid back persona and it reflects in our style. Given the mild, yet tempestuous climate of the Pacific Northwest – the sun is out one minute, and it’s raining the next – layering is key. We generally combine function and form for durability (you never know where you’ll end up outdoors!), so looks tend to be versatile and casual – a kind of undone glamour that’s less structured than our eastern counterparts. Think a mild twist on the California girl: Lauren Conrad, Kate Bosworth, Rumi Neely, or Diane Kruger. Staple fabrics include breezy silks, distressed denim, and soft jersey knits for relaxed silhouettes; leather jackets toughen up floral frocks, and silk blouses dress up denim cutoffs. Outfits work overtime to take you from a bike ride on the seawall, to brunch with your grandmother, to dinner and drinks on a first date. See my essentials that capture the bohemian spirit of the west coast woman.

 

1. Free People dress, $89

2. Talula Acton Vest, $85, Available at Aritzia
3. Forever 21 Straw Fedora, $13
4. Talula Maywood Shorts, $48, Available at Aritzia
5. Club Monaco Carol Parka, $229

6. Monk & Lou Pleated Skirt, $52, Available at Plenty

7. Marc Jacobs Aviators, $104, available at Shopbop
8. Rag & Bone Distressed Skinnies, $245, available at Shopbop
9. Rag & Bone Booties, $525, Available at Shopbop
10. Zara Leather Effect Blouse, $70

By:  Alexandra Leier, Vancouver

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Printed Pants

Sunday, April 7th, 2013

Florals. For spring. Groundbreaking right? But don’t put away your flowery prints just yet. You can still keep spring florals interesting by sporting some bright, bold patterns on your lower half. Stay simple up top or power clash with a printed blouse to stand out from the crowd. Cropped pants keep this look light and summery, while skin-tight leggings are perfect for taking this trend on a night out.

1. J.Crew Collection Silk Pant in Painter’s Floral, $576
2. Club Monaco Renay Petal Print Crop, $140
3. H&M Tapered Trousers, $40
4. Painted Rose Leggings, $32, available at NastyGal
5. Secret Garden Cropped Skinny Pants, $39, available at ShopRuche
6. ASOS Trousers in Bold Floral Print, $70

By: Sara Constantineau, Vancouver

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Spring Finds Under $100

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Spring has bestowed us with countless trends to shop – Sixties Mod, geometrics, leather embellishments, Nineties, neon and ruffles to name a few. To compromise my urge to break the bank by trying all of them, I decided to scout out the best pieces under $100 to cover a range of styles. Whether you crave a little leather embellishment, a stark black and white print, or a bright burst of neon, the pieces below will add instant spring-ready style to your current repertoire.

1. Zara Leather Shopper, $99
2. Club Monaco Laura Collar Necklace, $99
3. Talula Harlem Jacket, $98, available at Aritzia
4. H&M Printed Trousers, $30
5. J. Crew Striped Maxiskirt, $90
6. H&M Jacket, $70
7. Wilfred Free Croix Scarf, $60, available at Aritzia
8. Wilfred Free Rhoda Shorts, $65, available at Aritzia

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – St. Paddy’s Day

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day is always a fun occasion to celebrate and luckily this year will be very easy to coordinate outfits because the pantone colour of the season is Emerald Green. Neon colours are huge this season, but I’m excited to see this shade outshining others, because year after year colours, such as pink, blue and yellow, take the limelight. With that said, this weekend is a perfect opportunity to shop and focus on this beautiful shade to try on and stand out from the ‘default’ colours everyone else is wearing! I think it’s no ‘luck’ the Irish are so stylish; fashion is being individual and standing out from the crowd with confidence, beautiful colours that often get overlooked is a perfect palette to do just that. St. Paddy’s day will be a fun day/night as usual, but when you’re holding your green beer this year, hold it in style!

1. Style Inspiration: Eva Longoria at a Sheba event, image courtesy of People
2. H&M Dress, $35
3. Style Inspiration: Blake Lively’s Beautiful Earrings, image courtesy of Glamour
4. Stella & Dot Liz Drop Earrings, $64
5. Style Inspiration: Olivia Palermo in a fur vest and green skirt, image courtesy of InStyle
6. Club Monaco Lynnie Skirt, $45, available on Shopbop

By: Michelle Morton, Vancouver

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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Inspired by Prada Fall 2013

Monday, March 4th, 2013

Miuccia Prada’s womenswear collection for Autumn Winter 2013 captured the designer’s vision of “raw elegance” through disheveled glamour. Models strutted down the runways, hair unkempt and lips rouged, to a Hitchcock Heroine film noir music motif. The look juxtaposes high and low elements, where vintage silk slips pair effortlessly under tailored coats and luxe furs. Waistlines are nipped and shoulders exposed, riffing on Fourties’ style silhouettes. To channel Miuccia’s vision, pair plush pieces like Club Monaco’s faux fur vest over a simple black dress, or a rich leather skirt under a cable knit cardigan. Metallic embellishments add an edgy finishing touch here, transcending these ensembles between late night and early morning. As always, this Prada girl is modern, mysterious and perfectly undone.

1. Style Inspiration: Prada Fall Winter 2013, image courtesy of WWD
2. Club Monaco Faux Fur Vest, $70
3. Wilfred Duroc Dress, $110, available at Aritzia
4. LD Tuttle Metallic Sandals, $561, available at Shopbop
5. Warehouse Pleat Lace Dress, $93, available at ASOS
6. Club Monaco Skinny Belt, $29
7. Alexander Wang Pelican Satchel, $1,265, available at Shopbop

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – What to Pack for a Tropical Trip

Thursday, February 28th, 2013

With March around the corner, Spring Break is in the air and many of us are packing our bags for a holiday in the sun. Packing can cause quite the conundrum (for me, it’s narrowing down shoes), but to beat the heat, the old adage ‘less is more’ applies. The key is versatility: your items have to work double time to take you from the beach to cocktail hour. I’ve narrowed it down to twelve holiday essentials to make packing a breeze:

A dress that will take you from day to night: As an LA based label, PJK makes great pieces for the sun, and this dress is no exception. Part of the exclusive collaboration with the Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine, this cream frock is a poly silk blend to flatter your figure and maintain your cool.

Sunglasses: A great pair of shades are a must-have for anyone (fashion oriented, or not) and Karen Walker’s shades are as glam as you can go. A favourite of Atlantic-Pacific’s Blair Eadie, these gems take basic beach attire to the next level.

Beach Cover Up: Tunics are an essential piece to pack. They can stand-alone and still look good.

A Floppy Hat: SPF is only one way to protect your skin from the sun, so a wide brimmed hat is both functional and fashionable.

A Good Beach Tote: Club Monaco’s preppy resort collection offered a plethora of great items this season, and the balance of Breton stripes and paisley print on this tote, is equal parts bohemian and nautical.

A lightweight blouse: Finding a versatile shirt that works in humid climates is hard to come by. This piece by Zara will match with shorts or high-waisted skirts, and pair well under a denim jacket.

A cozy wrap: Even hot climates can get chilly, but this Community Ionic Cape has got you covered for chilly evenings and air-conditioned plane rides.

Denim Jacket: Jackets can take up a lot of room in your suitcase; so if you need to narrow it down, choose a cropped denim piece. They pair well over dresses or shorts for sightseeing or evening cocktails.

A printed scarf: Accessories are easy ways to transform your outfit (especially if you are re-wearing the same pieces).

A Bikini: Presumably, you won’t narrow it down to just one, but if you do, opt for a strapless piece to save you from bad tan lines. This season, ruffles are big, and coming in around $100, this suit tops the trend at a reasonable price.

 

A pair of cuffed shorts: While cutoffs are an easy piece to pack, opt for durability when packing shorts. The Dillon style from T. Babaton will take you to the city, the beach or the bar.

A pair of wedges or espadrilles: Essential to take you to cocktail hour. Wedges are easy and they match well with almost everything, plus they offer comfort too.

1. Man Repeller X Patterson J Kincaid DVaress, $295 CAD, available at Shopbop
2. Karen Walker Sunglasses, $234 CAD, available at Shopbop
3. J. Crew Teddy Tunic, $282 CAD
4. J. Crew Summer Straw Floppy Beach Hat, $48
5. Club Monaco Susie Tote, $150
6. Zara Blouse, $46
7. Community Ionic Cape, $75 CAD, available at Aritzia
8. Free People Denim Jacket, $151 CAD
9. Club Monaco Ivy Silk Scarf, $80 CAD
10. Basta Surf Reversible Bikini, $105 CAD, available at Shopbop
11. T. Babaton Dillon Short, $60 CAD, available at Aritzia
12. ALDO Ohar Wedges, $90 CAD

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Holographic Elements

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Transitional dressing between seasons can be dismal, especially post-holidays, so I was delighted when I came across See by Chloé’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection for mid-season fashion inspiration. In its third season, the contemporary womenswear label featured a more effervescent approach to its usual bohemian aesthete, through the use of metallic sheen. The result? A collection that felt simultaneously retro and modern, where quilted metallic bomber jackets and silver ankle boots stand up against sixties inspired maxi dresses, slouchy pant-suits and silk chiffon frocks.

Paris’ diffusion label wasn’t the only brand to recently showcase metallic. Holographic hues and iridescent embellishments showed up on various resort shows, and most notably, Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 13 RTW collection. To invoke instant insouciant cool-girl chic a la Stella and Chloé, opt for small pops of sparkle, and the trend will speak for itself.

1. Style inspiration: See by Chloe Pre-Fall, image via Style.com
2. Wilfred Minou Camisole, $60, available at Aritzia
3. Zara Printed Velvet Kimono, $139
4. Free People Galaxy Oxfords, $189
5. Anthropologie Metallic Leather iPhone Case, $38
6. Club Monaco Alexa Sweater, $140

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Valentine’s Day for the Single Gal

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Trailing the heels of our Valentine’s Day gift guides, we thought we would switch it up and show you the best way to celebrate the evening as a single girls’ holiday, dressed to impress. Think brave, bold, embellished and most of all fun. For a night out on the town, classic wardrobe pieces like a LBD and statement jewellery go a long way. Opt for old school glamour to channel a romantic vibe, updated with youthful details and frills to keep the look fun and flirty. Incorporate twists on the traditional romantic red, with pieces like Talula’s Yula dress in ‘Lobster’ from Aritzia, or Zara’s gathered shoulder jacket in coral. This year, drinks and dinner with your closest crew never looked better – just make sure to finish the look with a killer pair of heels.

1. Club Monaco Pouch, $130
2. J. Crew Cardigan, $108
3. J. Crew Beaded Rose Necklace, $150
4. Talula Uula Dress, $65, available at Aritzia
5. Zara Coat, $159
6. Christian Louboutin pumps, $845, available at Net-A-Porter

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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