If I name-dropped Prada what would you visualize in your head? Is it bland, mom-style purses in beige? Nylon backpacks with triangular logo patches, perhaps? Whatever it may be, it’s unfortunately not very exciting. That’s really too bad though because Miuccia Prada designs some of the most intelligent, man-repelling, quirky clothes every season (that I am not ~fabulous~ enough to wear, but someone else could pull off impeccably). So do away with that silly stigma you have about Prada’s work and here’s an ode to her genius. read more…
Conversation Starting Makeup Looks For Socially Awkward People
Last time we covered jewellery that could aid you on your quest for friends but maybe you’re the kind of person that needs a little more help than that. Despite your best efforts, people are still avoiding you like your that kid in third grade who didn’t have fancy tear-aways but had lots of phlegm instead. Instead of shuffling alone to the music with a drink in hand or pretending to curiously browse the host’s self-help books you should try these makeup looks to get someone anyone’s attention. We’ve even prepared you for possible conversation (you know, that scary thing your mom keeps trying to have with you): read more…
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Tagged beauty, Beauty Tips, Chanel, gareth pugh, givenchy, holidays, Parties, prada
FYI: How We're Keeping Our Feet Warm This Winter
Some of us thought we could get by wearing thick socks with our sandals because we’re not ready to give them up yet. Unfortunately, we spent the weekend looking like that math teacher you made fun of instead of a fashionable blogger type…oh well. If this weekend taught us anything, it’s that you should pack away those open-toed shoes and start looking for boots. Here are the most drool-worthy ways to keep your feet warm this winter (the key phrase here drool-worthy, not wallet-friendly): read more…
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Tagged alexander wang, Boots, How-To, Mason Martin Margiela, prada, Winter Boots, winter fashion
Street Style Lookbook: M.O.D.
Model off duty – or, if abbreviated, M.O.D. – is a concept that has absolutely nothing to do with “mod” style (read: Twiggy). Rather, it is a comfy/chic/casual/effortless ensemble worn by models…who…are not…on duty.
Though we have no idea if the entirety of the following lovely (and very stylish) ladies are actually models, we’re deeming their put-together looks worthy of the title. If anything, Toronto Fashion Week is just around the corner! read more…
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Tagged american apparel, BCBG, celebrity style, Forever 21, Helmut Lang, model off duty, Nike, prada, Roots, street style, Urban outfitters
EYE CANDY: Fall Campaign Videos That Are Just The Best
Creative, innovative, and downright eyeball-deliciousness; these are a few things that make a stand-out fashion film. In celebration of the potential wonders that are campaign videos, let’s go through some of the best fall offerings that are anything short of film magic and pretty dresses.
WARNING: may spark inspiration that prompts you to quit your day job. read more…
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Tagged Best Fashion Campaign Videos, eye candy, fall fashion, Fashion Videos, lanvin, Phillip Lim, prada, Sonia Rykiel, taro horiuchi, Valentino
Street Style Lookbook: Everything Leather
As fun and fantastic as summer is, 40° temperatures are usually not very accommodating of garments of the leather variety. However, now that there’s a slight chill in the air, we can finally bust out ALL of our leather things; coats, knee-high platform boots, and pantular butt-covers included. read more…
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Tagged Brandy Melville, Leather, leather jacket, Mackage, marc jacobs, motorcycle jackets, prada, Roots, street style, Topshop, Urban outfitters, zara
7 Reasons to Get Hyped For The Great Gatsby
HEY let’s break rules today! What I’m about to say would have Coco Chanel shaking a diamond-clad, disapproving finger my way buuut… Despite her infamous motto for anti-abundance I’m here to tell you that this season more is more. That’s right – pile on the diamonds, glitter or BUST! It’s officially 2 days 7 hours 57 minutes and 30 seconds until the Canadian release of Baz Luhrman’s highly-anticipated 3D adaption of The Great Gatsby. In true 1920s hyper-opulence and access, fashion, film and music are puttin’ on the ritz to celebrate the film’s release! You’ve already had six months to get extra-super excited for the sparkle-saturated cinematic treat, but in case your enthusiasm is running dry, here are 7 more reasons to get hyped for Friday’s box office big-ticket!
* Cue the fireworks * read more…
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Tagged Beyonce, Carey Mulligan, Jay-Z, Lana Del Rey, Leonardo DiCaprio, miu miu, movie, movie soundtrack, prada, The Great Gatsby, Tiffany & Co., toby maguire
Your Comprehensive Guide To Rocking High Tops
High-tops have continued to make impressive comebacks, and have the power to amp up anyone’s wardrobe. Available in more varieties than ever before, there’s something for everyone in the world of high-top sneaks. Here’s a quick guide on how to style your new killer kicks. read more…
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Tagged ASOS, Bikkembergs, celebrity style, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Converse, DR MARTENS, Giuseppe Zanotti, maison martin margiela, Miranda Kerr, Nike, prada, shopping, Sincerely Jules, Sneakers, Song of Style, The Man Repeller, trends
EYE CANDY: Some Of The Coolest Fashion Films
Style and the silver screen collide in a whirlwind of mind-blowing short films featuring your favourite brands. Get transported through a 1950s Americana Fantasy, take a sartorial trip with McQueen, and let Azealia Banks teach you the right way to whip your hair back and forth. read more…
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Tagged A$AP Rocky, alexander mcqueen, alexander wang, Azealia Banks, campaign, Campaigns, Chanel, prada, Sølve Sundsbø, Steven Meisel, T BY ALEXANDER WANG
The 12 Best Runway Moments of 2012
Impressive shows, amazing collections, memorable moments – from Paris to New York and everywhere in between, here are 12 2012 runways I just can’t get off my mind. read more…
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Tagged alexander mcqueen, Balmain, Best of 2012, Comme Des Garcons, diane von furstenberg, dries van noten, Jonathan Saunders, Justin Bieber, Louis Vuitton, Paris Fashion Week, Peter Pilotto, prada, Rochas, runway, Victoria's Secret
