Posts Tagged ‘Dress’
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
Slips, camis and seamless bodysuits are all often forgotten essentials to the outfitting process. These layering items are integral to providing the right support and look to any number of outfits, especially in the summer, when fabric tends to be particular sheer.
When finding that perfect slip for your favourite summer dress, you have a couple of options. Most slips tend to be seamless, which works best for layering. Silk is often the best fabric for slips since it tends to hang loosely and is slippery against most cotton fabrics that are widely used in summer apparel. For silk dress slips, Aritzia carries a few options that are reasonably priced, starting at $65.
Seamless Spandex/Nylon body-hugging slips are also a popular option and provide support and body contouring in addition to their layering use. Free People offers a number of seamless slip option, my favourites being the Seamless Mini and Seamless Romper.
Transitioning certain summer pieces to the office can often be tricky, but with the right cami, it can be a piece of piece of cake. Basic seamless tanks offer additional coverage, like American Apparel’s Baby Rip Tank Top, in either racerback or spaghetti strap options. For a daintier look, try a lace & silk combination tank top like Dolce & Gabbana’s ultra-feminine version. Similarly, half-slips work fantastically under office skirts, and lace trimmed ones, like Ruche’s tiered version, offers up a bit of interest and added detailing. From basic to lacey and girly, layering pieces are a definite spring/summer necessity.
1. Wilfred Aube Slip Dress, $65, available at Aritzia
2. FP Intimately Seamless Mini, $28.43, available at Free People
3. FP Intimately Seamless Romper, $38.59, available at Free People
4. American Apparel Spaghetti Tank Top, $15
5. Dolce & Gabana Floral Crepe Top, $670, available at My Theresa
6. Antique Lace Half Slip, $28.99, available at Ruche
By: Zoe Alexandra Torell, Toronto, @blueauguste
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Tags: American Apparel, Aritzia, Dress, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, Free People, Romper, slips, tank top, Vancouver Fashion Jobs
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Nothing says (screams) spring like a pretty dress. Warmer temperatures mean bare legs, exposed shoulders and a perfectly easy outfit to put together. There are a plethora of shapes, styles and patterns available to fit every shape and preference. From Parisian blue to macramé, slip into whatever dress suits your perfect spring day.
1. Ilana Kohn Ebel Dress in Tic Tac Toe Print, $355, available at Robber
2. Splendid Parisian Tulip Dress in French Blue, $180, available at eLUXE
3. French Connection Denise Crepe Dress, $228
4. Sparkle and Shine Dress, $78, available at Bicyclette Boutique
5. Staring at Stars Macramé Tank Dress, $69, available at Urban Outfitters
By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto
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Tags: Bicyclette Boutique, Dress, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, French Connection, Ilana Kohn Ebel, Montreal Fashion Jobs, Sparkle and Shine, Splendid, spring dress, spring trend, Staring at Stars, tank dress
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Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated nights of the year; a night where hidden secrets from the year prior are revealed alongside promising hope for what lies ahead. It is the one night a year where you can promote a new you and a new attitude. I’ve rounded up the top five show-stopping trends for NYE dresses, to get you noticed on the dance floor; the dress alone will do all of the talking. These dazzling picks will give you the confidence to show your flirty side and land you the perfect New Year’s kiss. Avoid resolutions, just for the night, and be the life of the party!
Disco Fever: Perfect for a night of clubbing or a bar hopping night out on the town, where you’ll sparkle no matter how dim the lights may be.
Red Hot Tamale: Have a hot dinner date planned prior to watching the ball drop? Pop some bubbly and spice things up with one of these sexy dresses.
Modern Flapper Girl: Dressed with a sense of class and some added sass, and you have yourself the perfect “roaring 20s” party dress. Everyone will be reminiscing about the past just to strike up a conversation!
Lovely Lace: Lace is always feminine while remaining versatile. Both of these picks are muted chic, perfect for a girls night or get together.
Black Bombshell: The classic little black dress can never go wrong. Add some dazzling stilettos and mixed metal accessories, and you’re ready for all the adventures the night may bring.
Make it a goal to dress as unforgettable as the night itself. The countdown is on ladies!
1. ASOS Petite Exclusive Mini Dress With Sequin Front, $97
2. H&M Green Sequin Dress, $18
3. Guess Fit-and-Flare Scuba Dress, $79
4. Alice and Olivia Tracey Peplum Dress, $415, available at Holt Renfrew
5. Sue Wong’s Open Back Feather Hem Dress, $396, available at Bloomingdale’s
6. Parker Architect Beaded Dress, $382, available at Shopbop
7. Topshop Foiled Lace Skater Dress, $90, available at The Bay
8. Express Fit & Flare Lace Dress, $88
9. Motel Medusa Faux Leather Studded Dress, $110, available at Urban Outfitters
10. ASOS Dress With Feather Skirt, $127
By: Jenn McNaughton, Toronto
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Tags: Alice + Olivia, ASOS, Dress, Express, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, Guess, H&M, mini dress, Motel Medusa, New Year's Eve, Parker, Sequin, skirt, Sue Wong, Topshop
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Monday, December 24th, 2012
The sequin trend is fabulous at this time of year for celebrating, so pair as many sequin details together as you can, or simply make a statement with one, either way, you’ll be the life of the party. So, why not start off the year brighter than the disco ball lighting the dance floor at your New Years Eve fete! Starting it off in one of fashions most daring trends could be just the ticket for you in 2013. Jazz up your black blazer straight from the office to that holiday party by pairing it with a sparkly evening clutch, or dazzle your friends in a flirty sequin cocktail dress and shake what you’ve got before the clock strikes midnight!
1. Ted Baker London ‘Bowden’ Clutch, $90, available at Nordstrom
2. Vince Camuto Peep-toe Pump, $180, available at TheBay.com
3. Rachel Zoe Sequin Striped Dress, $275, available at Shopbop
4. ASOS Skater Sequin Dress, $275
5. Silence & Noise Blazer, $99, available at Urban Outfitters
6. H&M Sequin Leggings, $40
By: Emily Gray, Vancouver
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Tags: ASOS, Dress, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, H&M, Rachel Zoe, Sequin, Silence & Noise, Ted Baker, Vancouver Fashion Jobs, Vince Camuto
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
Your annual office holiday party is a chance to socialize with coworkers and maybe snag a free cocktail or two. But even though it’s after hours, you should still maintain the same professionalism that dictates your 9-to-5 wardrobe. When you’re choosing your party dress, add some extra flair with luxe fabrics and sparkly details, but stick to silhouettes and styles that leave a little more to the imagination—now’s not the time to get on Santa’s naughty list.
1. Mystery Date Lace Dress, $47, available at ShopRuche.com
2. ASOS Dress with Multi-Coloured Gems, $152
3. Club Monaco Delilah Dress, $229
4. French Connection Solar Heat Tunic Dress, $328
5. Forever 21 High-Low Lace Dress, $34
6. Anthropologie Nipped Brocade Dress, $158
By: Sara Constantineau, Vancouver
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Tags: Anthropologie, ASOS, Club Monaco, Dress, Forever 21, French Connection, Mystery Date
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
December is always a busy month thanks to the holidays. There are gifts to wrap, dinners to cook, trees to trim and of course, parties to attend. From leather to feathers to sequins and more, the 12 dresses of Christmas should keep you ready for any occasion. ‘Tis the season!
1. BCBG Kayla Lace Cocktail Dress, $298
2. J. Crew Kristin Dress, $290
3. Topshop Embellished Panel Maxi Dress, $144, available at The Bay
4. Alexander Wang Inverted Pleated Dress, $266, available at Jonathan + Olivia
5. Joe Fresh Print Dress, $39
6. Gold Hawk Damask Sequin Tank Dress, $420, available at eLuxe
7. Free People Vegan Embellished Dress, $348, available at Bicyclette
8. Milly Sleeveless Embroidered Dress, $407, available at Shopbop
9. French Connection Spiegal Sequins Tunic Dress, $358
10. Nanette Lepore Society Sheath, $398
11. Zara Lace Dress with Feather Skirt, $159
12. Club Monaco Leandra Dress, $249
By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto
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Tags: Alexander Wang, BCBG, Club Monaco, cocktail dress, Dress, embellished dress, Free People, French Connection, Gold Hawk, J Crew, Joe Fresh, maxi dress, Milly, Nanette Lepore, pleated dress, Topshop, Zara
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Friday, November 30th, 2012
It’s time to get your frock on and slip into one of these cocktail dresses to wear for the holidays. Between work functions, family festivities and merry celebrations with friends, there are a number of potential parties that call for a celebratory cocktail frock. As these events draw near and invitations begin ushering in, don’t get stuck in a style rut, wondering the inevitable: “what do I wear?” Glam up your holidays by stepping out in a stunner that will turn heads wherever you go.
For fashionable fetes and festivities, forget the little black dress, a red-hot number boldly announces your arrival or shimmy into lovely lace for a party-perfect frock to wear for all occasions. When it comes to dazzling a crowd, turn up the sparkle in shimmering sequins to spread holiday cheer or fast-forward into the season with a molten metallic cocktail dress that’s all flash and fabulous. Belles of the ball should spend their evenings dancing the night away in flirty-flared frocks or deck their wardrobes with tinsel-inspired trimmings like ruffles for luxurious texture and maximum movement.
Get into the swing of things, it’s time to paint the town with a festive fever that makes you life of the party!
1. Alice + Olivia Lace Tiered Dress, $795
2. Dorothy Perkins Red Party Dress, $48
3. Hoss Intropia Silk Dress, $393, available at StyleBop
4. Jason Wu Silk Peplum Dress $3,720, available at ShopBazaar
5. Joe Fresh Print Dress, $39
6. Mango Velvet & Sheer Dress, $29.99
7. River Island Cut Out Dress, $40
8. Tibi Cap Sleeve Dress, $495
9. Topshop Sequin Dress, $65
10. Rag & Bone Metallic Brocade Dress, $995, available at Net-A-Porter
By: Megan Correia, Toronto
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Tags: Alice + Olivia, Dorothy Perkins, Dress, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, frock, Hoss Intropia, Jason Wu, Joe Fresh, Mango, Peplum, Rag & Bone, River Island, Tibi, Topshop, Toronto Fashion Jobs
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
The holiday season can get pretty overwhelming, trying to cross everyone off of your list, attending countless events while still maintaining your sanity. One way I cut down on the stress is to multitask with my holiday wardrobe. The difficult part is finding the pieces that are able to transition from the conservative office to a fun, fresh evening look. Lucky for us, many Canadian retailers have the same idea. I personally love Jacob and Club Monaco clothing; I find their attire to be so fun and feminine, yet conservative and classic at the same time. Another store worth checking out is Canada’s leading department store, The Bay which carries a wide range of designer brands from high to low end apparel including two of my favorite lines, Top Shop and BCBG MAX AZRIA. Don’t fret if you can’t make it out to the busy malls, check out websites like net-a-porter.com which offers a range of amazing designer clothing. No matter what you choose, these brands will help you look fabulous from day to night.
1. BCBGMaxAzria Kloe Lace Dress, $322, available at the Bay
2. Club Monaco Rilei Wide-Leg Pant, $99
3. Elizabeth and James Larissa Knotted Stretch-Tulle Mini Dress, $385, available at Net-a-porter
4. Jacob Bow Neckline Satin Shift, $99
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Clarice Flower-Print Twill Skirt, $295, available at Net-a-porter
6. Topshop Black Scuba Peplum Skirt, $60, available at the Bay
By: Layan Barakat, Toronto
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Tags: BCBGMaxAzria, Club Monaco, Dress, Elizabeth and James, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, Jacob, Lace, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Montreal Fashion Jobs, Peplum, shift dress, skirt, Topshop, tulle, twill
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Monday, September 17th, 2012
Revive the renaissance era this season with brocade motifs, sumptuous fabrics, rich tapestries, and ornate embellishments for fall’s most dramatic and prominent trend that has designers and fashionistas alike going for baroque. Elaborate trimmings and gilded accents add to the opulence and lavishness of this beautiful baroque period trend that will have you donning 17th century inspired duds with old world flair. Elevate this European charm with palatial adornments like gleaming jewels, ornamented filigrees and embossed prints for ultimate decadence a la Dolce & Gabbana. Luxe metallics offer a royal high polish shine to everyday looks if you’re not up to this over the top and excessive trend. To achieve a style status that is of grandeur quality, don intricate beaded pieces and opulent embroidery with plush velvets or silk satins for a copious contrast. For a modern twist on this old world look pair extravagant trimmings with lustrous leather for a sleek and sexy contemporary look. Step aside minimalism, fall’s beautiful baroque is reigning supreme this season.
1. Style Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection, image courtesy of Style.com
2. Rare Sequin Cap Sleeve Dress, $62, available at Topshop
3. J Brand Brocade Skinny Jeans, $390, available at Farfetch
4. Lipsy Baroque Mesh Top, $40
5. Tibi Baroque Print Skirt, $153, available at Boutique1
6. Topshop Velvet Boots, $98
7. Tarina Taratino Baroque Earrings, $88, available at Endless
8. Dorothy Perkins Baroque Cross Necklace, $22
9. Santi Jewelled Clutch, $313, available at Endless
By: Megan Correia, Toronto
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Tags: baroque, boots, Calgary Fashion Jobs, Clutch, Dolce & Gabbana, Dress, earrings, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, J Brand, Jeans, Lipsy, mesh, Rare, Santi, Sequin, skinny, skirt, Tarina Taratino, Tibi, Topshop, Velvet
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
Timelessly elegant and sweetly sophisticated lace is one trend that we continue to see receive a contemporary, chic update each new season. Fall 2012 being no exception, designers like Erdem, Jason Wu, and Nanette Lapore re-created classic romantic lace with a twist, mixing the pastel or neon trends from the Spring and Summer in with darker, more prominent fare to reflect the cooler season ahead. A perfect mix of sweet and sexy, this remixed feminine lace gets a touch of bold saturated color to create lust worthy standout style amongst a sea of earthy tones and brooding black. To amp up lace’s modern makeover opt for pieces that are overlaid and appliquéd over top a neutral shade like black, or come in vivid colors and sleek silhouettes for high-fashion style. The end result is lavishly luxe and richly opulent, leaving us to once again covet this new crop of pretty lace pieces.
1. Style Inspiration: Erdem Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection, image courtesy of Style.com
2. Mango Floral Lace Dress, $100
3. Lipsy Lace Front Tee, $35
4. J.Crew Collection Lace Trim Blouse, $260
5. French Connection LFW Lace Dress, $72
6. Topshop Bonded Lace Peplum Top, $28
7. Topshop Lime Lace Peplum Pencil Skirt, $40
8. H&M Knee Length Pencil Skirt, $40
By: Megan Correia, Toronto
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Tags: blouse, Dress, Erdem, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs, French Connection, H&M, J Crew, Lace, Lipsy, Mango, pencil, Peplum, skirt, Tee, Topshop, Vancouver Fashion Jobs
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