It's All White In Winter

 It's finally winter here in Toronto. We have been experiencing snowy and freezing temperatures during this month of February. As usual, everything outside is covered with snow. It is all white around us. This week was New York Fashion Week, there were brave fashion ladies who ventured out wearing white all over. Wearing winter whites is for the brave ones who want to stand out and stylish all year round. Just make sure to avoid the slush. 

 

 

 

Photo Credits: Fashion photos are from Phil Oh at Vogue.com and Tommy Ton at Style.com.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Style Setters: Editors In Military Green Chic

As much as I try to avoid posting about Street Style during Fashion Week, I have to admit that I truly enjoy watching them at Vogue.com and Style.com. I actually view them more than the actual Collections except from some favourite Designers. One of the people that I truly admire on Street Style are the Magazine Editors especially Emmanuelle Alt, Editor in Chief of Paris Vogue, her fellow Editors from Paris Vogue and Sarah Harris, one of the Editors at British Vogue. One of the things they all have in common is that they dress simply but so chic. It must be their confidence and nonchalant attitude towards fashion where they do not have to stand out and compete with everyone. They are definitely trendsetters. As you can see here, they are wearing military green outfits so well  paired in khaki, denim, black pants or head to toe military green. This is making me want to purchase one now if I can find some. Military Green will be perfect for this Fall. 

I love Emmanuelle Alt's outfit here from her shoes, military green jacket, and the Saint Laurent Fringe Bucket Bag. I am not a fan of the Fringe bag trend but this Saint Laurent Fringe Bucket Bag on Emmanuelle makes me want to buy one now.  

 Sarah Harris, Editor at British Vogue and Editor at Paris Vogue both wore the same Military Green coat in their own way. 

Photo Credits: Tommy Ton at Style.com and Phil Oh at Vogue.com

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Stripes For Fall Style

For Fall, I am just mad for stripes. Especially the stripe collared shirts paired with denim pants or with a black skirt which were popularly worn during New York and London Fashion Week. The flexibility of wearing stripes goes along well with any outfit whether it be jeans, skirt or just match a stripe top with a stripe skirt as shown on the black and white outfit on the top right hand photo. Whichever way you decide to wear your stripe, wear it with confidence and style. As for me, I have purchased more stripe shirts mostly in light blue as shown above. I have also purchased the black and white stripe on the middle photo which will go well with my black pants, denim pants or skirts too. Are you inspired by stripes for Fall? 

Photo credits: WWD, Joe Fresh, Vogue.com

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A New Day at Louis Vuitton

 The much anticipated Fashion show in Paris by Nicolas Ghesquière was his debut collection for Louis Vuitton. Before the show, talented photographer, Juergen Teller photographed  some clothes and accessories from the debut collection in an album called A Dozen Girls which also included views of Paris exclusively seen from the Louis Vuitton Headquarters along the Seine River in Paris. This collection from Nicolas is very French, sublime and pure. It does not have the showmanship of Marc Jacobs past collections and fashion shows but that is alright. It is just the beginning. Nicolas is building a strong foundation to start from at Louis Vuitton then will start on building his own portfolio based on his design principles and blending it with Louis Vuitton's history of craftmanship and design. As he stated on his letter below, it is a start, a new day, full of inspiration, hope and lots to look forward to in the coming seasons.

 

 

  

 

 

An Excerpt from a personal letter from Nicolas Ghesquière before his Debut Collection:

Today is a new day. A big day. You are about to witness my first fashion show for Louis Vuitton. Words cannot express exactly how I am feeling at this moment... Above all, immense joy at being here, in the knowledge that my stylistic expression is at one with the Louis Vuitton philosophy. The proud legacy. The inspiring history that looks to the future and to the world. The quest for authenticity and innovation. The desire of timelessness.

- Nicolas Ghesquière, Creative Director, Louis Vuitton

(Letter from Net-A-Porter Instagram)

May you all have an inspiring weekend!

Photo credits: Juergen Teller for Louis Vuitton, Style.com

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Best of British Fall Style

Union Jack Minaudiere by Alexander McQueen available at Holt Renfrew Canada.

Oh British Style, they are always the coolest, unique, eccentric and quite androgynous. The kind of style that I like as British Style always have this freedom to dress the way they like to, very well put together and looking so original. It was in Britain that Punk Fashion emerged during the 1980s. Here in Toronto,  we tend to blend both the British and American way of dressing very well. Walk along our Bloor Street and there is an abundance of British Style everywhere from Alexander McQueen, Burberry and finally a newly opened Mulberry Boutique. We should not be surprised since Toronto is actually the capital of English Canada. Lucky for me, it saves me a trip to London for now. Only for now.

Thanks to Sarah Burton, Creative Director at Alexander McQueen for continuing the edgy and elegant cool style of the Fashion House. Here are some Alexander McQueen flats for Fall. 

Even Burberry's Fall Bags are on trend for Pink and Black with their version of the Rockstuds.

Go Red for this Burberry Bag. A statement in minimalism and elegance for Fall.

Finally, here is Mulberry's Boutique in Toronto. For the longest time, Mulberry Bags are only available at Holt Renfrew. Now, they have their own Boutique along Bloor Street offering more choices and style.

The new Mulberry Willow Tote.

Mulberry Dress, Boots and Lily Shoulder Bag for Fall. The new Suffolk Bags in red and black.

A Bonus...

The latest hottest British Actor, Benedict Cumberbatch was in Toronto to attend the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of his upcoming movie, The Fifth Estate which is a film about the Wikileaks scandal. Doesn't he look so dashing and handsome?
(Photo credit: Hello Magazine Canada)

Here's another Bonus...

Dan Stevens (on the left) aka Matthew Crawley of  Downton Abbey was in Toronto to attend the Premiere of the movie The Fifth Estate which he is starring with Benedict Cumberbatch. On the right is British Actor Tom Hiddleston who is also in Toronto to attend the premier of his movie, Only Lovers Left Alive.  All three Actors are very talented, handsome and gorgeous. So which British actor is the hottest?
(Photo credit: Hello Magazine Canada)


May you all have a wonderful weekend!

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Fall Style: Pink & Black

For this coming Fall, there are lots of Pink and Black on the Runway Collections and Accessories especially on Bags and Shoes. Pink is a great alternative for Red or Black. During Fall, we tend to wear darker colours because of the gloomy weather but there is an alternative now by wearing Pink. Will you wear Pink for Fall? Why not give it a try and add some colour and joy to your Fall Wardrobe. 

Balenciaga bags in Pink and Black. 

Valentino Rockstud flats in Hot Pink and Black.

Actress Carice Van Houten wearing a Dior gown in Pink and Black during the Premiere of the movie, The Fifth Estate at this week's Toronto International Film Festival. (Photo credit: Hello Magazine Canada).

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PFW 2013: Paris Blues

Although not in Paris, Anthoropometrie sans titre (ANT 84), 1960, Yves Klein, painted in Blue that closely resembled the Lapis Lazuli, now famously called the International Klein Blue (IKB). I saw this painting exhibited at the Musee D'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC) in Nice. Yves Klein was born in Nice, France and became one of the famous French contemporary artist in the World after the post Impressionism period. 

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy cover in the January 2013 Paris Vogue.

Blue is my favourite colour. I am just attracted to anything Blue. When I look into my closet, all I see are different shades of blue in my clothes, bags and shoes. Even when I shop, I unconsciously buy something blue first before I pick another colour. It was just right timing that the Turner Classic Movies Channel presented the other day the Classic 1961 American Film Paris Blues starring Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier. Both Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier played the part of expat American Musicians who fell in love with two visiting American women in Paris. The film also starred famous musician Louis Armstrong and the musical score was composed by Duke Ellington.  The movie was a combination of love story, Jazz/Blues music and of course the charms of Paris. It is a great movie to watch. For now, here are some inspiring Blues from the Paris Collections. Paris Fashion Week For Fall 2013 begins this week.

Celine

Celine Luggage Phantom in Croc Cobalt Blue available at Holt Renfrew.

Celine Trapeze Bag.
(Photo credit: Phil Oh)

Celine Coats in Blue. 

Celine Envelope Bag.

(Photo credit: Phil Oh)

Dior

Dior Spring 2013 Print Campaign.
The Dior Spring 2013 Collection is now designed by Raf Simons. I find the Dior Collections now so pure, has a clean silhouette, more focused on the clothes and wearable. The ideas and talent of Raf Simons are evident in their Print Campaigns which are just so inspiring and beautiful.

Oscar Winner for Best Actress, Jennifer Lawrence for Miss Dior.
(Photo Credit: Hello Magazine UK)

My Blue Dior Gaucho shoulder bag designed by John Galliano for Dior.

Saint Laurent Paris

My friend's ChYc bag.

Balenciaga

I am so attracted to this Blue City Bag.

Chanel

Chanel Blues from Chanel Spring 2013 Collection.

 

I am loving this Blue shade and those Chanel Blue sandals! 

Photo Credit: Vogue. com

May you have an inspiring week!

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