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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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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Festival Survival Kit

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

With Coachella kicking off next week, it officially signals the beginning of festival season. Beyond the obvious fashion considerations, surviving a festival weekend can be a tough proposition without some basic accessories. My first festival, Lollapalooza in 2009, left me soaked and muddy on Day 1 without rain gear or proper footwear, and dealing with record heat while watching Santigold on Day 2. With that in mind, here’s my version of a festival survival kit that will help you stay comfortable – and stylish – all season long.

Footwear: The proper footwear is integral to your comfort at a festival. Sandals can provide relief for heat which is ideal for days that will be dry and hot. My preferred festival shoes though are basic Chucks – they are comfortable, relatively supportive and provide protection from rain/mud should the weather change drastically over the course of the festival.

Hat: The right hat is not only the perfect accessory for your chosen outfit, but a great way to keep cool in summer heat. A lot of festivals tend to sell hats onsite, but my favourite festival hat right now is the Clipperton Fedora from Free People.

Bag: Finding a great bag that can fit all your necessities – and look great too – is a key part of the festival planning puzzle. Bags that are too big will get in the way when you’re in the thick of the crowd, and small bags will leave you with little storage space. A great medium size bag that fits right in to the festival bohemian aesthetic is Spell’s handcrafted Dreamweaver bag.

Sunglasses: Sunglasses are obviously an important accessory for any outdoor activity in the summertime. I recommend buying a couple of cheap pairs in case you break a pair (or two, or three!). Forever 21 has a large and affordable selection of sunglasses in every style from Wayfarers to Aviators.

Water Bottle: A reusable water bottle is an absolute must to stay properly hydrated when the summer heat hits. Bottled water on the grounds is expensive and not so great for the environment, so bringing your own glass bottle is a great option.

Festival Dress: A comfortable, stylish dress is an important part of any festival ready-wardrobe. Maxi, midi or mini – all that matters is your comfort level in the item because chances are you’ll be standing for extended periods of time. American Gold’s Spring/Summer collection has several great festival dress options – my favourite being the daisy patterned Lola Swing dress.

1. Converse Jack Purcell Floral Sneaker, $70
2. Free People Clipperton Fedora, $59
3. Spell & The Gypsy Collective Dreamweaver Bag, $220
4. Forever 21 Round Sunglasses, $7
5. Love Bottle 1000ml Dandelion bottle, $18
6. American Gold Sweet Lola Swing Dress, $156

By: Zoe Alexandra Torell, Toronto

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Spring Trend: Neon

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Don’t be afraid to embrace the eclectic in you! Even the most conservative can find a way to merge classic and daring trends. This season has steered away from pastel in favour of more fluorescent pieces to accentuate our closets. I truly feel that neon can mix with every type of fashion personality but one stylish tip for those who like to play it safe – combine bright tops with simple, neutral coloured bottoms. A pair of skinny jeans will flash out in an instant! Head turning fashionistas may be lured into the great selection of pant suits covering hot pink, green and yellow. Of course, accessories will always be our number one go-to-look for a trend like this one. You will truly brighten up anyone’s day.

1. Zara Neon Box Clutch, $40
2. J.Crew Neon Lace Pumps, $346
3. Forever 21 Neon Skinny Jeans, $29
4. H&M Lime Green Dress, $60

By: Mijana Veljkovic, Toronto

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Calgary Fashion Jobs – Blast From the Past

Monday, February 18th, 2013

The ‘60s are back and in a major way. The colours, the accessories and even the make-up; did everyone see Taylor Swift looking super retro glam on the cover of Elle this month? One major accessory that has made a come back in the millennia is the floppy hat. This piece was made popular from such vintage fashion icons like Edie Sedgwick, Faye Dunaway and Brigitte Bardot. Recently, it has been spotted on the heads of the most stylish women in Hollywood and otherwise.
With all the different styles and materials used to create this timeless piece, it has become the perfect accessory for going to the beach or sporting on a rainy day.

1. Anthropologie Saturated Floppy Hat
2. ASOS Cut Out Heart Floppy Hat, $25
3. Eugenia Kim Honey Eather Trimmed Sunhat, $315, available at Net-A-Porter
4. Eugenia Kim Wide Brimmed Hat, $390, available at Net-A-Porter
5. Forever 21 Pleated Floral Floppy Hat, $13
6. Forever 21 Scarf Tie Floppy Hat, $13

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Printed Tights

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Lately, one of the biggest trends that I have been seeing everywhere is printed tights. I, just like everyone else, have gone absolutely crazy for them. I started noticing a rise in their popularity around the holidays, the funky trend transformed basic pieces like the little black dress into a whole different kind of outfit. I remember first spotting the trend in subtle ways like monotone argyle prints and polka dots in dark hues, but lately they have become brighter and bolder than ever before. Not since Cindy Lauper’s leg spray paint disaster in the ‘80s have we had such a fun, flirty way to accessorize our stems. With ombre and even scenic options, the possibilities are absolutely endless.

1. Pretty Polly Dolly Polka Dot Tights, $15, available at Urban Outfitters
2. Gipsy Paneled Net Tight, $16, available at Urban Outfitters
3. Forever 21 Denier Heart Pattern Tights, $10
4. Forever 21 Floral Lace Tights, $8
5. H&M Lace Printed Tights, $15
6. Trendy Legs Cherry Print Sheer Tights. $27

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Colour Crush

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day this year, nurture a budding spring love affair by falling all over again for my all time favorite trend of the season: pastels! For the past few years we have seen a fresh emergence of chalky colors in denim and I have to say I am not quite over this trend quite yet, in fact it is only becoming more loveable and versatile. Try tone-on-tone muted prints in a fun pedal pusher, paired with pastel florals-of-plenty ripe for the picking on the top-half in a girly cardigan or flowy blouse. If you’re a little reserved and classic in your approach to adding colour into your daily drab, take baby steps in the relationship and try a versatile utility bag for day or a pop of color in a belt or bangles layered up on your wrist. Sometimes all you need is to take a chance on something new to find true love in a new trend!

1. Style Inspiration: Sweet Treats inspire cheeky spring pastel trends this Valentine’s Day, image courtesy of School Time Adventures Blog
2. Le Chateau Flower Print Dress, $169
3. Material Girl Skinny Jeans in Seashell Pink, $30, available at The Bay
4. Versace Floral Print Pant, $790, available at SSENSE
5. H&M Blouse in Mint Green, $30
6. Chloe Paraty Shoulder Bag in Periwinkle Blue, $1950, available at SSENSE
7. Forever 21 Patent Belt in Lemon Zest Yellow, $6
8. Michael Kors Buckle Enamel Bracelet in Turquoise, $95
9. MICHAEL Michael Kors Striped Espadrille, $75

By: Emily Gray, Vancouver

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – The New Cardigan

Friday, February 1st, 2013

Cardigans are the perfect layering option during these sub-zero temperatures. Luckily, cardis are no longer boring and bulky. Now, depending on the rest of your outfit, you can choose bright colours, patterns or embellishment to help you stay warm and stylish.

1. Gap Eversoft Thermal Knit Cardigan, $65
2. Lauren Ralph Lauren Patterned Shawl Cardigan, $66, available at The Bay
3. Line Knitwear Sadie Cardigan, $150, available at eLUXE
4. Forever 21 Polka Dot Cardigan, $34
5. Club Monaco Sophia Sweater, $180
6. Kate Spade Cardigan $198

By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Frozen Feline: How To Wear Animal Print

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

Alike blooming floral patterns, exotic animal prints get lost amongst the sea of blue, black, and grey; a dark period some refer to as “winter.” Designers have kicked this fierce trend up a notch and boldly intensified the colourings of the wild. The realistic, traditional leopard is now more vibrant than ever and offers variations of colour hues, like pinks and purples, for a fantasy cat print. Also a newly introduced pattern is the snow leopard. More of a muted grey, icy blue combination skin, the snow leopard gives the same allure as her relatives and leaves us enticing more.

The key for continuing to sport this trend throughout the winter is a statement coat, pant, or boot. The faux fur leopard print coats are perfect for standing out amongst the pack and are reliable for keeping you toasty during the extreme cold flashes we have been having. A slim fitting animal print pant or trouser is a fun way to dress up a normal jean. Accessories, such as a clutch or belt are perfect pieces to incorporate a subtle jungle print into any outfit, adding a bit of edge.

Be mindful that a leopard doesn’t like competition and often wins the battle in the end. Translate this same concept throughout your ensemble when dressing in the morning; keep accessories muted and opt for the rest of your pieces to be similar shades of a dark colour. It’s easy to mix other popular trends into your outfit, but stick to shape and textures versus contrasting prints, as animal prints tend to speak for themselves. Dark contrasting pieces will ensure the animal print is most striking. Most importantly, be confident, and your sophistication will shine.

1. Nine West Candy Shop Medium Clutch, $75
2. Club Monaco Leopard Skinny Belt, $45
3. Sam Edelman Petty Snow Leopard Booties, $165, available at Shopbop
4. Steve Madden Jancey Leopard Print Pump, $90
5. The Gap Faux-fur Leopard Jacket, $65
6. Topshop Knitted Leopard Print Sweater, $72, available at The Bay
7. DKNYC Faux Leather Leopard Print Tunic Top, $100, available at The Bay.
8. Nasty Gal Jordan Leopard Jeans, $79
9. Nasty Gal Donna Leopard Moto Coat, $79
10. Forever 21 Leopard Print High-Low Dress, $28

By: Jenn McNaughton, Toronto

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Edinburgh Envy

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Tartan has shown up repeatedly this Fall on everything from scarves to leggings, but Karl Lagerfeld’s spin on Scotland’s style for Chanel Pre-Fall 2013 has influenced this season’s wares beyond the nation’s print. The Kaiser ensconced his models in chunky knits and lavish tweeds, dominated by innovative Fair Isle, tartan and argyle pairings.

To channel this look, forego the less-is-more adage, and iterate Lagerfeld’s insouciant approach to excess: luxe fabrics, like Zara’s pearl embellished velvet jacket, gilt costume jewelry and texturized knits all make fine pairings for the lavish look.

1. Style Inspiration: Chanel Pre-Fall 2013, image courtesy of style.com
2. Forever 21 Denier Plaid Tights, $10
3. Club Monaco Candace Angora Snood, $69
4. Christian Louboutin Tartan Pumps, $845, available at Net-a-Porter
5. Zara Turtle Neck Knitted Sweater, $30
6. Zara Velvet Biker Jacket, $140
7. Sandro Javanaise Skirt, $125
8. Torn by Ronny Kobo Skirt, $117, available at Shopbop
9. ASOS Diamond Jacquard Sweater, $72

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Meet Me At the Barre

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

The other day, I finally got around to watching the movie The Black Swan. Though everybody fell in love with the story line and cinematography, I of course, fell in love with the clothing. The figure hugging pieces and soft pastels associated with the art of ballet are the epitome of femininity and the reason I have been obsessed with ballet style clothing lately. Luckily for us, classic pieces and colours never seem to go out of style when worn the proper way. So throw your hair into a bun and get ready for this year’s wardrobe filled with soft pinks and creamy whites. Step aside ballerinas of the world, we’re stealing your style.

1. Forever 21 Jacquard Tulle Skirt, $15
2. Dynamite Chiffon Tunic with Studs, $37
3. H&M Jumper $35
4. Chloe Leather Ballet Flats, $485, available at Net-A-Porter
5. American Eagle Open Stitch Cable Sweater, $49
6. Christopher Kane J brand Lace Trimmed Skinny Jeans, $736, available at Net-A-Porter

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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