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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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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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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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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Spring Must Have: The Short Suit

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

As we head into April and warmer temperatures grace us with their presence, we’re feeling motivated and determined to finally crawl out of our winter blues. Spring is the time of the year for growth and rebirth, and that doesn’t just include within our environment; it means us too! Ladies, it’s time to let that skin breathe and opt for shorter lengths to shed some light on your skin.

The great thing about this must-have spring trend is it’s short yet reasonable length that will even be appropriate for the office! The short suit offers a classic tailored look with a modern edge, especially when paired up with other common trends for spring such as bold graphics, pastels, or jewel tones! You can also mix and match tops and bottoms, or create a more eccentric look by mixing contrasting textures.

1. Helmut Lang SS’13 RTW, Image Courtesy of Style.com
2. Tory Burch SS’13 RTW, Image Courtesy of Style.com
3. Jil Sander SS’13 RTW, Image Courtesy of Style.com
4. J. Crew SS’13 RTW, Image Courtesy of Style.com
5. Topshop Mono Floral Shorts, $54
6. Topshop Floral Notch Neck Jacket, $85
7. J. Crew Liberty 3” Chino Short in Chive Floral, $84
8. J. Crew Liberty Quilted Jacket in Chive Floral, $290
9. Theory Noalda Bistretch Shorts, $120, available at Shopbop
10. Theory Lanai Bistretch Blazer, $303, available at Shopbop
11. T By Alexander Wang Pleated Trouser Shorts, $272, Available at Shopbop
12. T By Alexander Wang Boy Blazer, $496, available at Shopbop

By: Jenn McNaughton, Toronto

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Step Outside Your Shell

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

For a look that’s equally striking and sophisticated, stock up on tortoiseshell accessories. This classic pattern acts like a neutral, but it’s much more exciting than basic black. With a warm, brown and gold hued pattern that imitates the shell of the endangered hawksbill turtle, tortoiseshell adds a vintage ‘70s vibe to almost any accessory, from your smartphone case to your shoes and everything in between.

1. J. Crew Tortoise Double Headband, $24
2. Joseph Marc Havana Glasses, $59, available at Clearly Contacts
3. Tortoiseshell iPhone 4 Case, $35, available at Best Buy
4. River Island Tortoise Watch, $44, available at ASOS
5. Tortoiseshell Dangle Earrings, $37, available at Etsy
6. Givenchy Tortoiseshell Shark Tooth Necklace, $515, available at SSENSE

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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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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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Objects of Affection

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

Rekindle the romance this Valentine’s Day and set the evening passionately ablaze on a hot date night out with bold accessories to symbolize objects of affection and spark your love’s flame. Haute hues of pretty pinks and racy reds create the perfect potion of sexy and sweet to send your lovers heart aflutter. Whether you opt for colourblocked confections of red and pink or flirty, feminine touches of traditional tones, sizzle in accents of rouge or rose; either way you’ll raise the temperature on your look of love and make his heart race. Strike your sweetheart with Cupid’s amorous arrow to have him falling in love with you all over again from head to toe. After all, true love deserves the finest finishing touches.

1. Charlotte Olympia Heart Appliquéd Pumps, $1,450, available at Net-A-Porter
2. Lulu Guinness Lips Clutch, $340
3. Kate Spade Bow Belt, $68
4. J.Crew Beaded Rose Necklace, $128
5. Alexander McQueen Printed Scarf, $215, available at Farfetch
6. Valentino Garavani Rose Clutch, $1,444, available at Farfetch
7. Tallulah Tu Red Bejeweled Earrings, $20
8. Charlotte Olympia Floral Platforms, $1,095

By: Megan Correia, Managing Editor, Toronto

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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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