J’adore…
Posted by: Septembre on: February 9, 2010
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner why not wear a kiss from your lover around your neck.
Thanks to the Etched Sterling Silver Kiss by Danielle Crampsie you can do just that without looking frou frou. All you need to do is put on some lipstick, kiss a piece of paper and Ms. Crampsie will transfer etch the imprint onto a piece of sterling silver. Available at Made You Look.
J’adore…
-Septembre
J’adore…
Posted by: Septembre on: February 7, 2010
I am addicted to shopping. For some reason I just can’t seem to stop (quite possibly because I don’t want to stop). Today I went to an outlet mall to buy a pair of workout running shoes and some workout shoes. I decided to go into Aldo Shoes just to look. Well 15 minutes and $70 later and I am the proud owner of a pair of sky high Zinke studded booties.
They were originally $180, were discounted to $130 and then were on the 50% off table. How could I say no?
J’adore…
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Agent Provocateur’s New Jewellery Collection
Posted by: Septembre on: February 7, 2010
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Agent Provocateur is best known for sexy lingerie but their new jewellery line is equally as seductive. The luxury lingerie brand has paired up with BJB Limited to produce the fine jewellery line. The results are a tempting mix of both naughty and nice and combines delicate gold jewellery with chains, little horns and bows.
Agent Provocateur Slave For You Double Ring $300USD
Slave Bracelet & Ring $550USD
Dark Fairytale Bangles $700
Dark Fairytale Ring in Black Rhodium $150USD. Also available in Gold and Rose Gold
If twice is a coincidence and three times is a trend (as US Elle’s creative director Joe Zee often says) then we’ll be seeing a lot more rings embellished with chains in the coming months.
-Septembre
Quote, Unquote…
Posted by: Septembre on: February 7, 2010
“It can’t always be about reality – if we just put reality on the pages of a fashion magazine, there would be nothing to strive for.”
-Guido Palau, hairstylist, in Teen Vogue Handbook, An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion
The Highs and Lows of Fashion: Military-esque Suede Ankle Boots
Posted by: Septembre on: January 28, 2010
I immediately fell in love with these Christian Louboutin suede ankle boots when I saw them. I absolutely love the military-inspired button and loop detailing and the hidden platform for a little extra height. As per usual the $1313.76CAD price tag was a bit of a deterrent.
Then I stumbled upon these Charles Albert Women’s New 1347 Booties for a fraction of the price. They have a lot of the features that I love about the Christian Louboutin pair (button and loop detailing, hidden platform, suede look) with a palatable $34.95USD price tag. If you’re interested I would hurry up. There are only two pairs left.
-Septembre
Ezra Constantine Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook
Posted by: Septembre on: January 23, 2010
In October I attended Greta Constantine’s Spring/Summer 2010 fashion which featured the premiere of GC’s menswear label, Ezra Constantine.
“Ezra is kind of a harder edge type of clothing line for men,” said Anita Clarke of the blog I Want I Got (whom I interviewed after the show). “It’s more directional, more edgy, not the type of thing that all men are going to wear but it’s a good mix to what we normally see from any menswear designers in Toronto.”
The show was held in the humongous garage of an Audi dealership which enhanced the streamlined ruggedness of the menswear collection.
Well the lookbook has hit my inbox and it follows the rough and tumble theme that was seen on the runway.
“With a collection inspired by the ‘gang’, Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill take their client on a dark, perilous journey through the hostile life of those that wake when you sleep and disappear with morning light. In a world consumed with fear and instability, Ezra Constantine offers its clients a collection of 20th century armour. Both contemporary and dark, utilitarian and restless the pieces form the uniform for the man of tomorrow.“
I absolutely love those leather motorcycle pants and the entire lookbook reminds me of Fight Club with Brad Pitt and Edward Norton (one of my favourite movies). I am very excited to see the growth and evolution of Ezra Constantine.
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Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Campaign
Posted by: Septembre on: January 22, 2010
Alexander McQueen has revealed his Spring 2010 campaign and I must say it is my favourite campaign yet.
The campaign features model Raquel Zimmerman wearing one of McQueens colourful reptilian designs (including a chartreuse pair of the famous lobster claw heels) amongst a bevy of equally colourful writhing snakes.
J’adore…
What do you think of Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 campaign?
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Quote, Unquote…
Posted by: Septembre on: January 22, 2010
“Like poetry, fashion does not state anything. It merely suggests.”
-Karl Lagerfeld, via Twitter (@Karl_Lagerfeld)
The Highs and Lows of Fashion: Wedge Boots
Posted by: Septembre on: January 20, 2010
Fashion designer Rick Owens is one of the fashion industry’s It boys. Known for his avant-garde designs and an abundance of black, leather and hardware-heavy creations his designs are among the most coveted and these leather wedge ankle boots are no different.
However, at $1,350USD they may be a tad bit out of a few fashion enthusiasts budgets.
Aldo shoes offer a similar design at a fraction of the price. The Tureson ankle-high wedge booties with concealed wedge are a stylish yet affordable alternative.
-Septembre
Squaring the Square By Lisa Shahno
Posted by: Septembre on: January 20, 2010
I stumbled upon the Squaring the Square collection by Lisa Shahno and I was drawn in by the complexity and simplicity of her designs. Her collection “is based on a similar division principle – as in the title problem. The whole collection is based on rectangular pieces of various length and width ranging from rectangles to squares sewn together and bonded in different order” resulting in geometric-inspired architectural pieces.
I really enjoy the pairing of the complex construction with a very simple colour palette. To see more click here.
What do you think of Lisa Shahno’s designs?
