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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Majed by Alexa

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

I love French label Maje for its dedication to relaxed cool-girl chic.  With Alexa Chung as their brand ambassador, the contemporary women’s wear line exudes trendy nonchalance aligned with the likes of Vanessa Bruno, Sandro, and Isabel Marant Etoile.  For spring, Brit It-Girl Chung took on a styling role with the label, entitled ‘Majed by Alexa.’  The collaboration presented a contest where three lucky winners were outfitted by the icon and featured on the site, and Maje also created a pop-up shop boasting Chung’s style picks.  The three-time BFA British Style Icon winner was a natural fit for the label – her affinity to tomboy tailoring, offset by girl-next-door innocence strikes an easy balance between English maverick and English rose – think leather lace up boots, cuffed trousers and boyfriend blazers paired with soft feminine pieces like lace shorts, or silk blouses to create a bohemian rocker aesthetic.  Review my picks that will help you achieve this French meets English love affair look.

1Embroidered Lace Top, $340 USD

2Leather Sandals, $480 USD
3Open Back Lace Blouse, $235 USD
4Cuffed Trousers, $285 USD
5Black Mini Shorts, $235 USD
6Combo High-Low Dress, $425 USD

Maje is available at The Bay

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Designers and the Coffee Table Book

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Every morning, before my workday can officially begin, I must spend a few minutes reading the latest from one of my most important fashion go-to website – style.com! The online bible for everything and anything fashion, their daily blog has inspired me to do so many things from writing to searching for the latest addition to my over crammed closet.

As I was browsing around, I found out about the latest coffee table book to hit the shelves by Financial Times’ fashion editor, Vanessa Friedman. The author decided to write about the world of Pucci and what makes this Italian fashion house timeless to this very day. Many writers have taken this route and have become inspired to create reads both textually and visually appealing. The history behind some of the most famous fashion brands has always been a coffee table favourite including Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture – a praise to one of the most recognized labels in the industry. The purpose of these books is to attract and entertain guests while creating some excellent conversation topics all at the same time.

By far, my absolute favourite has been Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The fashion world’s most stylish twins added yet another to their many titles on top of actresses, designers and most recently, authors. Unlike other designers, these ladies decided to focus not on their countless brands but on the people who have influenced them the most by focusing on other industry talents such as Diane von Furstenberg.

The list goes on when it comes to these books so check out your closest store or library and grab some joe while you’re at it as well!

Images Courtesy of Amazon.ca and Style.com

By: Mijana Veljkovic, Toronto

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Style Icon: Solange Knowles

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

It is hard to say what makes a style icon great, but it is more than just their clothes, or their hair, or the shoes on their feet. It is a certain je ne sais quoi that elevates their everyday outfits and makes them stand out. Solange Knowles is the perfect example of a style icon that can take all the patterns and colour in the world and make it her own. Check out some of my favourite Solange looks and get inspired!

1. Solange at Coachella, Image Courtesy of Just Jared
2. Solange in New York, Image Courtesy of Huffington Post
3. Solange wears White, Image Courtesy of Teen Vogue
4. Solange in Complex Magazine, Image Courtesy of Complex
5. Solange in Blue, Image Courtesy of Styleite
6. Solange at the Grammys, Image Courtesy of Huffington Post

By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto

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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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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Back to Black

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

When spring comes around, we usually picture a bright, pastel wardrobe, but this year spring colours are singing a different tune. The colour of choice this year? Black. That’s right, you heard me, the dark shade usually associated with the wintery months is crossing over into our Spring/Summer season. Not only is this colour choice a statement, but I think adding dark touches during the sunny season is ultra chic. Many lines are beginning to feature dark sultry looks for this season, so jumping on the black bandwagon is really simple. Try a black leather vest over a white lace dress, the contrast of feminine colours with a bit of a hard edge will have all heads turning in your direction.

1. Bebe Devin Studded Sling Back, $159
2. Topshop Cut Out Crop Top, $22
3. Topshop Aztec Jersey Taper Trouser, $28
4. Miu Miu Bow Embellished Bandeau Swimsuit, $245, available at net-a-porter
5. H&M Satin Jumpsuit, $80
6. H&M Leather Skirt with Quilting, $149

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Dresses for Spring

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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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Picnic in the Park

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

As the final patches of snow melt, there is no better time to start planning for your first picnic of the season. Whether you live by the picturesque mountains of Vancouver, or by the finest green parks in Toronto, dining outside in the warm sun is perfect in every Canadian city. Besides the beautiful scenery, the best part is that you can keep your outfit casual and comfortable for a day of good food, good company and always, good fashion.

1. Mango Frayed Denim Shorts, $35
2. Gap Essential Short-Sleeve Crew T, $20
3. Danielle Nicole Layla Tote in Yellow, $95, available at eLUXE
4. Rebecca Minkoff Bonnie Sandal in Black and Teal, $285, available at eLUXE
5. Topshop Camouflage Side Pocket Army Jacket, $88, available at Hudson’s Bay
6. Highlander Picnic Basket, $130, available at Bed Bath & Beyond

By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Pretty in Pastels

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

There is nothing more refreshing than pastels in the spring time. The two almost seem to go hand in hand with one another. 2013 has proven itself to be the year of ultra-fem clothing. Everything from florals to lace and pastels have been coming out of the woodwork and sneaking into our wardrobes. Luckily for us, pastel clothing works with virtually every skin tone and has been seen on almost every runway for the Spring/Summer season. Another great thing about pastels is that you can easily mix and match for a soft colour blocking effect. Try pairing some skinny jeans in a light hue with a pastel top then mix in different shades with your accessories; you’ll be rocking springs freshest trend in no time.

1. Style Inspiration: Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, image courtesy of MTV style
2. Style Inspiration: Alice McCall Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, image courtesy of Living Like Annie-Blog
3. Style Inspiration Talulah Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, image courtesy of Living Like Annie- Blog
4. Style Inspiration: Nicola Finetti Resort 2013, image courtesy of Nicola Finetti
5. Style Inspiration: Chloe comme Parris Spring/Summer 2013, image courtesy of Chloe comme Parris
6. Style Inspiration: Chloe comme Parris Spring/Summer 2013, image courtesy of Chloe comme Parris

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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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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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Spring Cleaning Your Closet

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

As you welcome March with open arms, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the new season – including spring cleaning your closet. I know, I know, it can be a tedious task to go through the wool sweaters that piled up over winter, but look at this as an opportunity to take stock of what you currently own, so you can shop smart for your spring wardrobe. Here are just a few of my favourite pieces that you should be making room for!

1. Levi’s Authentic Trucker in Forever Dark, $98, available at eLuxe
2. Aldo Grumney Heels, $80
3. Zara Coloured Methacrylate Box Bag, $36
4. Jovonnista Clare Shift Dress, $162, available at Bicyclette
5. Biko Petra Necklace $145
6. Kingston Large Wrap Bracelet, $90, available at eLuxe

By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto

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