Showing posts with label style spotlight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style spotlight. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Channeling My Inner Max

blazer: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel crest embroidered blazer $680
shirt: Dolce & Gabbana fitted cotton shirt $100
skirt: Burberry London
shoes: Shellys London crest skimmer flat $29.99
hat: Forever 21 red beret
tie: Textured multi-stripe tie $59.50
glasses: School Boy glasses $9.99
necklace: Scissors necklace $220

In a previous post I discussed the wonder and amazement that is Rushmore. It is one movie that inspires me over and over again. Currently I am on the hunt for a crested blazer so I can channel my inner Max Fischer. I have yet to find one, but using the addictive Polyvore, I created an ensemble perfectly suitable for Rushmore Academy. (click to enlarge)

Monday, June 23, 2008

Harlequin Romance

There is something so magical about multi-coloured triangles. The modern Harlequin brings new life to every type of person, and in turn, those people bring something new to it as well. Keeping this ancient pattern alive with a funky twist.
Vivienne Westwood A/W '89 collection
Alison Goldfrapp for her 2008 album Seventh Tree
Jan from Hel Looks snapped 11 April 2008 at Louis Vuitton opening at Esplanadi
editorial match to an ION article about the humble t-shirt
I just need to know where to find this t-shirt. It is a style I am definitely wanting.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Regina, Please.

Not only does Regina Spektor have a beautiful voice, but she has impeccable style. Does she have a stylist? One never knows. But what one does know is that she is one hot tamale.




Can I own that captain's hat, please?

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Coney Island Baby

Every month a delightful little magazine appears in the shops along Queen Street West. Called ION, this little gem of a magazine includes interviews with up and coming designers, beautiful editorials, info on the latest movies, music, books, happenings, and delightful little cartoons (some of which offer a 19+ giggle). Even with it's headquarters located in Vancouver BC, people all over Canada can enjoy this pint sized wonder.
Oh, and did I mention that it is free?





This is the best editorial I have found in this magazine to date. I am smitten. Each outfit I want even more than the one before it. I especially adore the last one, with the tap suit, thigh-high socks, and red bow tie. I'm going to rummage through my wardrobe and see if I can unearth similar items. To start, I've got the bow tie (courtesy of Courage My Love for $2). Now to find the floral tap suit. Something tells me I need a trip to ye ol' thrift store. Tally ho!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

A Spring in my Step!

I went shopping today, avoiding studying as per usual. I meant to just take a trip to the local Presse International for a May magazine or two (which were not yet released, unfortunately) and I stumbled upon a lovely little shoe store called Lustre, a stone throw away from Carrot Common. Now I usually have nothing but back luck in shoe stores (being a women's size 11) so I didn't have high hopes. But what I found was beyond imaginable. Many gorgeous shoes by Kenzie, Bobbi Blue, Seychelles, and more. Each shoe displayed wonderfully on plates of glass held up by knotted white rope. They also carried wonderful bags, large enough for a small dog (but I do not condone carrying dogs in bags, it's just not right) and this one lovely distressed leather wallet that I would give my pinky finger for. Needless to say, I made a purchase. And an excellent one at that. If you haven't heard of Seychelles shoes, you best check them out. They just scream divinity and handcrafted wonderment.
http://www.seychellesfootwear.com/
Here are a few snapshots of my latest pair of spring shoes that will literally knock your socks off, which will be appropriate since we are heading into spring.

It's nice having a plethora of new shoes to wear for the spring, which I do, sitting conveniently in piles on my bedroom floor, just waiting for the warm weather to stay long enough for a jaunt in the park.
Another pair of shoes I can't wait to crack open are my apple red Ferragamo t-strap sandals. But we'll not mention those, and their break-the-bank cost of a little over $400.
What shoes are you dying to wear? Let me know!