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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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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Athlete’s Foot

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

The time is ripe for a little ode to kicks. In years past, I would not have been caught dead writing a blog post about wearing sneakers outside the gym, but as times change and trends emerge, I am actually on board when function meets fashion. Reasons for the call to action are mainly because sporty, casual fashion attire needs equally athletic accessories and because they are a superb accompaniment to skinny jeans, I suggest going full force with a fun pair of color blocked trainers. Athletic sneakers are classic, and though you can’t pair them with everything, you cannot go wrong with a black or white pair. Just wear what feels comfortable, unless comfortable equals really alien-looking sneakers.

For the less die-hard, follow these simple guidelines: low-tops with dresses, skirts and relaxed trousers, and high-tops for skinny jeans. Low-tops go best with skirts and shorts because they avoid the dreaded “cankle” effect that high-tops may cause. However, high-tops are great with skinny jeans – tuck the ends into the tops of your sneakers – because they further accentuate the long, slim cut of your pants.

1. Style Inspiration: Sport Luxe Streetstyle, image courtesy of Going Teen
2. Style Inspiration: Downtown Cool Streetstyle, image courtesy of Going Teen
3. Style Inspiration: Urban Chic Streetstyle, image courtesy of Going Teen
4. Zara Colored Sneaker, $90
5. Nike Free Training Twist Trainers in Mint, $140, available at ASOS
6. Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Trimmed Sneakers, $485, available at SSENSE
7. Lanvin Metallic-trimmed Leather Sneakers, $730 available at Net-A-Porter
8. New Balance New Sky 101, $40

By: Emily Gray, Vancouver

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Montreal Fashion Jobs – Sneaker Chic

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Join the race to Spring’s pumped up footwear. Outside the runway shows this season, we saw our favourite fashion elite sporting an unconventional trend, which had fashionista’s changing out of their heels and into, dare I say? Gasp! – Sneakers! From the street to the runway, there was everything including built in wedges to hot high-tops and these sporty chic sneakers were seen in the spring/summer ready-to-wear collections of Marc by Marc Jacobs and Richard Chai Love.

Isabel Marant has become the reigning champion of luxe sportswear, especially most recently with the explosion of her wedged sneakers on the fashion scene. Typically luxe sportswear style is paired with heels to add the chic factor to the lightweight fabrics and on-the-go designs, but this season I found trendsetters dressing down their outfits with a pair of their favourite pumped up kicks.

If you’re a bit on the petite side, avoid wearing high-top sneakers as these shoes are all about leg and height. You don’t want to wear anything on your feet that will cut you off or make you look shorter than you really are. Instead stick to a low-cut running or tennis shoe. Using lively bursts of colour, pretty pastel shades or colour blocking is an effortless way to “sneak” in a few fresh trends that will surely breathe a breath of fresh Spring air into your sneakers. Incorporate the chic sneaker into your ensemble, even if your wardrobe is filled with ultra-feminine pieces. The key to working the sneaker the correct way is to opt for a cool, casual feel with your outfits. Pair them with unfussy minimalistic pieces and simple, sleek silhouettes to give your look those clean lines sportswear is all about.

Remember, no athletic activity required. On your marks, get ready, set, go!

1 & 2. Tommy Ton snaps street wear sneakers and Susie Bubble outside the 2012 Spring/Summer Ready-to-Wear shows, image courtesy of Style.com
3. Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic Leather Studded Sneakers, $805, available at Luisaviaroma

5. New Balance 1400 Sneaker, $90 USD
6. Lanvin Black Canvas Cap Toe High-Top Sneakers, $630 USD, available at Bluefly
7. Nike Zoom Elite Sneaker, $89.99 USD, available at Foot Locker

8. Alexander Wang “Dillion” Sneaker, $385 USD, available at La Garconne

By: Megan Correia, Toronto

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