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Toronto Fashion Jobs – On a Whim

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

From a bounty of fanciful fruit and vegetables to fantastical fauna, whimsical prints and statement pieces are unabashedly loud this season as quirky, playful products create standout summer style.

Think Dolce & Gabbana’s lovable Spring/Summer 2012 bow-tie pasta earrings or take cues from the bold look-at-me patterns in the latest collections of Marc Jacobs, Marni and Prada. Whether in small doses, or head to toe, these whimsical looks pack all the personality and require little styling or accessorizing – simply let the imaginative whimsy speak for itself! All you will need to pull off this statement trend? One hundred percent confidence!

1. Style Inspiration: Marni Spring 2012 Ready-To-Wear collection, image courtesy of Style.com

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Sliced Citrus Ring, $88 USD, available at Net-A-Porter

3. H&M Floral Dress, $39.95

4. ASOS Collection Patisserie Print Shirt, $62

5. Urban Outfitters Sweetheart Sunglasses, $14 USD

6. Topshop Swan Print Cropped Trousers, 38 Euros

7. Oasis Paisley Print Shorts, $65 USD

8. Aldo Rise Giffee Shoe, $175

By: Megan Correia, Toronto

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – Garden Love

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

 

Flowers: bright, cheery, and hitting retailers again this year. Florals are here to stay, and there are some specific tips for those of you who aren’t big into pattern but are willing to change things up this spring/summer.

Tips: Here’s the thing about floral print, not all prints will be right for you. If you’re bottom-heavy, try to avoid floral denim unless it’s in dark tones. If you’re top-heavy, you should avoid bold printed floral blouses. The 70s inspired floral pattern is the ‘It” floral this year. A few of years ago it was all about the ditzy floral print, but these days, the bolder, the brighter, the better. Always remember to keep it simple ladies, a bold floral means simple accessories and not too much pattern mixing, soft stripes and small polka dots will work, in small doses!

Have fun with the bright colours this year, and check out the listed retailers for a beautiful arrangement of floral patterned pieces. Green thumb not required, but your eye for style is!

1. Citizens of Humanity Floral Thompson, $185, available at Anthropologie
2. Bordered Lobelia Bikini, $78, available at Anthropologie

3. Fluro Foral Print Corset, $58, Topshop

4. Chiffon Wrap Cami, $25, available at American Eagle

5. Fiesta Mini Dress, $118, available at Free People

By: Jo BouSaleh, Vancouver of Hunter and Hare 

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Vancouver Fashion Jobs – The Trendy Bird

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Fly away with the style season’s most prominent animal influence – the bird. From the ready-to-wear runways of Kenzo, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Commuun, the fashion world is alive with swans, finches, doves and the like for Spring/Summer 2012, and they are high style through and through. In small, delicate doses, all-over prints and dramatic artistic renderings this trend is a fresh and chic choice for fashionistas looking to add a unique point of visual interest to their looks and reflect the most popular designs from the runways. After all, birds of a stylish feather flock together.

1. Style Inspiration: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear Collection, image courtesy of Style.com

2. Free People “Flock of Birds Maxi Dress” ($142), available at Shopbop.com 

3. Paul & Joe Sister “Piou Piou Printed Cotton-Blend Shorts” ($235 US), available at Net-a-Porter 

4. H&M “Blouse” ($30)

5. Zara “Bird Print Neck Scarf” ($18)

By: Elizabeth Pryde, Vancouver

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Urban Camouflage

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Although there’s nothing wrong about being a wallflower, you’ll be anything but in this season’s head-to-toe prints. Fall’s subtle prints and darker shades were great for everyday wear, but spring calls for more excitement in the form of floral prints and busy patterns.

All-over prints were seen everywhere from the runways in Paris to the streets of New York, and in all forms too; Whether it was bold over-saturated floral, or more subtle monochrome pattern, or even a stripe paired with a basic color, there’s certainly a print for everyone.

1. Equipment Stripe Two Pocket Collarless Shirt, $506.52, available at ASOS
2. Floral Print Blouse, $19.99, available at ZARA
3. Gosling Long Printed Mesh Dress, $384.12, available at Shopbop
4. Parmaviolet Midi Dress, £55.00, available at TopShop
5. Stripe Tank, $14.95, available at H&M
6. Rose Pattern Pants, $23.90, available at Forever 21

By: Noémie McGovern, Toronto

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Toronto Fashion Jobs – Printed Silk Trousers

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

 

While the catwalks are great places to source outfit ideas and spot trends the sidewalks are equally inspiring. During the Spring 2012 fashion shows, it seemed all the top editors, buyers and bloggers (save the always staid Anna Wintour) were seen sporting luxe printed wide leg trousers. While the pants – in silk, jacquard and satin – were seen on the Celine, Dries Van Noten and Ralph Lauren runways, it seems the style set chose the death throes of summer and the first crisp days of fall to sport these long, billowy pyjama pants. Both comfort and style in one chic package? I’m in.

Whether you’re looking for a dramatic pair of printed pants or would like something a little less conspicuous (à la vintage pyjama pant) we’ve got options for you. Happy shopping!

1. Style inspiration, images courtesy of (from left to right): Vogue.com, Style.com  and The Sartorialist.

2. See by Chloé Small Flowers crepe pants ($595), at Net-A-Porter.

3. Etro printed envers satin trousers ($474), available at Luisa Via Roma.

4.  Forever 21 Flora paisley pant ($23)

5. Topshop Oriental floral pyjamas with top included ($45)

By: Septembre Anderson, Toronto

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Canada Fashion Jobs – One Stop Shop

Monday, April 18th, 2011

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Instead of spending hours combing through store after store for a perfect summer dress, save yourself some time and effort and make just one stop this year – Banana Republic. The consistently fashion-forward clothing line has launched its most inclusive and desirable signature summer dress collection to date. The collection boasts more than 70 beautiful and unique dresses, with the price points ranging from $69.50 to $298.00 (and good news, most are under $100.00!).

Befitting its seasonal inspirations, the collection is filled with exotic prints, bold solids, and a prismatic array of vivid and tropical colours. Not only are the prints and colours exactly what one would want in a summer dress collection, but the fabrics are both summer-appropriate and inherently luxurious: fine linens, silks, and cottons add to the lightness and ease of the pieces. The other bit of good news is that regardless of what event you are dressing for, the collection has a dress for each occasion.

Though we may not be experiencing the warmest of temperatures at the moment, take a cue from the fabulous fashion blogger Blair of Atlantic-Pacific in the picture above who threw a light military-inspired jacket over her Banana Republic Monogram dress. With the easy addition of some warm-weather pieces, these beautiful summer dresses will carry you well into the summer, at which point you can finally get rid of the jackets!

If you’re in nearly any major city then you undoubtedly have a Banana Republic nearby, but should the store be out of reach for you, visit Banana Republic’s online store! Happy shopping!

By: Alexandra Grant, Vancouver

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