NOTES FROM PERTH

NOTES FROM PERTH

Glassons off-the-shoulder top, ankle zip pants and knitted denim jacket / Betts Shoes Toffee B sandals / MinkPink round sunglasses / Bad Witch Boutique Cora necklace in Amethyst

A mini "travel diary" from Perth which mainly consists of buildings because Fremantle (an old town) is full of pretty ones. Some of my favourite shots from the trip definitely include this one that I instagrammed and the shots from Hotel Fremantle where there seemed to be creepy ghost clouds lurking?

The days we decided to adventure out were spent shopping or wandering around Kings Park, while 100% of my days were spent in the Birkenstock slides that I was repelled by just a few months back (they're too comfortable to hate for too long, okay?!) And don't let that Summer glow fool you... Perth wasn't *that* hot, but my skin still looked the part thanks to Eco Tan's Certified Organic Invisible Tan (it's without all the nasties!)

While it was relaxing and beautiful, there are exciting things to plan for in the next few months so I'm glad to be back sleeping in my own bed. 

P.S I didn't mean to wear triple Glassons but working there means my wardrobe is 80% by them, oops.

DREAM SEQUENCE

DREAM SEQUENCE

The Fifth Dream Sequence bustier / Glassons ribbed top / Bardot denim (similar) / London Rebel boot via Famous Footwear / Vintage coat & scarf / Forever New bag

 / Bad Witch Boutique crystal necklace

This outfit pretty much sums up how to successfully attend up pop-up sale, wear a bustier in Winter, and discover a new kick-ass brand. My trek to The Bowerbird Group's Collingwood showroom included very early rising and driving in circles in the wrong suburb for half an hour because I'd made a wrong turn, but I walked out with a matching bustier and dress from The Fifth label, as well as a backless, printed dress from Finders Keepers that I'd had my eye on for a wedding coming up in October... and the best part is, I spent under $150 and it feels so good. Mission complete ✓✓

Houndstooth Pattern

Houndstooth Pattern

Why You Need Houndstooth in Your Closet

I have always loved the houndstooth pattern, I find the pattern to be timeless, and the wonderful thing about houndstooth is how adaptable it is.  You can use it to create a very runway-inspired look or wear it more traditionally; either way, it is quite chic.  Houndstooth is a classic menswear print that Chanel had made famous for women in the 60’s.  The pattern has been around for over decades in its classic black and white shades but now is making a comeback in a variety of colours as well.  

If you are brave and bold enough, try wearing houndstooth from head to toe.  The simplest and easiest ways, of course, is to wear a houndstooth printed dress.  You can also get in on the suiting trend and rock a houndstooth suit or, if you want something more flexible and something that offers you more freedom and options, you can simply wear whatever you feel like wearing and top it off with a houndstooth coat.

The Houndstooth pattern makes for great work-wear.  The simplest way to wear this trend is to wear a houndstooth printed jacket over your formals to work.  Also, a houndstooth blazer can easily go from day to night.

The check now comes in a multitude of fabrications and colours, seen on tweed texture pants and slinky silk shirts, there’s something both modern and classic about it.  Pick one piece and keep the rest of the outfit clean and neutral—houndstooth is bold enough to be the sole focal point or a houndstooth accessory, like a handbag or scarf, to keep you from being overwhelmed.  Trust me, you’ll get addicted.

Now, for the really bold and adventurous fashionistas out there, here’s something more challenging: wear houndstooth with other prints. The print on print trend is still in full force so why not add the houndstooth print to your arsenal of printed patterns to mix and match?

SHOP MY PICKS

1.  ALEXANDER WANG Printed Top with Peplum

2.  BOUTIQUE MOSCHINO Houndstooth Blazer

3.  RED VALENTINO Virgin Wool Dress

4.  FALIERO SARTI Printed Scarf with Virgin Wool, Cashmere and Silk

Hand By Hand Aprileo Houndstooth Poncho Wrap

Miusol Women's Formal Houndstooth-Print Dress

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Aimee Song in a classic houndstooth matching skirt suit set.

Balmain Pre-Fall 2017 collection

Sofie valkiers

Akris Resort 2017 Fashion Show.

Ellery Pre-Fall 2017 Fashion Show

Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Autumn:Winter 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Wanda Nylon Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show

 

Thank you so much for reading my post on the Houndstooth pattern!
Till' next time xo






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Meet New Yorks Fashionable Young Professionals at the Most Exclusive Fashion Event during NYFW 2015

Meet New Yorks Fashionable Young Professionals at the Most Exclusive Fashion Event during NYFW 2015

The Emerging Trends Fashion Show debuted its runway presentation last Fall as part of NYFW 2014. This February, we bring you "The Emerging Trends Fashion Celebration Event" as part of NYFW Fall/Winter 2015. Meet New York's trendiest young professionals and network with fashion industry's finest while we spin the best tunes from major runway shows around the world.
During the past 8 years, SYNERGY has demonstrated enormous success with our international events in Paris, London, and NYC. The Emerging Trends Platform has grown while working with fashion forward creatives, major sponsors, and press such as Vogue UK, giving emerging designers an extensive opportunity to market and in many cases launch their brands.
Our Fashion Week Spotlight event is an exclusive industry event which will bring professionals who love design, beauty and style. This event is curated with the most amazing collaboration of decor, ambiance, music, and visual arts. The event will be hosted by Miss NY United States 2014: Julia La Roche with Miss MA USA 2015 - Polikseni Manxhari and Miss Maine USA 2015 - Heather Elwell.
Featuring:
- Red carpet paparazzi entry with professional photographers
- Fashion installation by Gate 26 Modern Vintage, Sabrina's Boutique Jewelry, Palomino Jewelry & Annick Levesque showcasing timeless European high fashion
- Video preview highlighting runway shows from top brands worldwide (Milan, London, Paris, Beijing)
- Mingle and network with NYC’s fashion elite in an uspcale private venue
- Enjoy complimentary beauty bar services to VIP guests
- Dance to our carefully selected soundtrack inspired by fashion films from the past 10 seasons
Dress Code: Fashionable, chic & creative evening wear encouraged. This is a 21+ event.
Official Website: http://www.theEmergingTrends.com/ny

Nick Verreos Judges Fashion Club's Prom Advice Scholarship Competition!!!

Nick Verreos Judges Fashion Club's Prom Advice Scholarship Competition!!!

Best Prom Line and Store...

Decisions Decisions: Nick Verreos Judging the Prom Advice 2011 Scholarship Competition

Yesterday, I had the honor of judging the FIDM FashionClub.com Prom Advice 2011 Scholarship Competition as part of my duties for the FAB PromAdvice.com site this year--which also included blogging on Prom Dresses, What Not To Wear, and How to Take a Good Prom Photo, as well even admitting what Prom Outfit Mistakes I made, back in the day...

I was also enlisted as the "Celebrity Judge" to chose the winner of the Scholarship Competition. High School Students from all over the country submitted their entries for two separate contests: The First, more geared for students wanting to go into Fashion Design, were assigned to Sketch a Prom Fashion Line of your own creation--three sketches, including fabric swatches plus a "Theme Board" for Inspiration.

The decor at the Fashion Club's headquarters, FIDM

And the Second, more for students wanting to go into the Merchandising or even Visual Display Majors, were tasked with designing an Imaginary Prom Attire Boutique, again using Mood Boards, showing layout of the store, special "Giveaways", maybe how the website for the store would look, and so on. The winners of each would get a Full Year Scholarship to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--my Alma Mater and the school which I am the Spokesperson for.

Fashion Club's Wall of Prom Fashion Goodies, Fashion Club Headquarters FIDM

I took my job as Celebrity Judge very seriously since I knew that the future of TWO students' lives---or the next year of the life--was at stake. I arrived ready to take a look at all the entries, all the boards, all the sketches and finally narrowed them down to my Top Faves.

Board Central: Take a look at some of the boards from entries received for the 2011 Fashion Club's PromAdvice Scholarship Competition

Then, after about an hour of deliberation--and some support from my two FashionClub.com girls at the office, I did it! I chose the winners!!! In the end, it was pretty obvious who the two Winners would be and I "signed off" on my decision. Soon enough the winners will be receiving "those" phone calls and/or Congratulatory emails Yeaayyyy!).

Congrats to the Winners--I'm not telling you now but you'll find out soon enough!---and Hope everyone had a great Prom Season 2011!!!!

MFW, Day 1

MFW, Day 1

Transitioning between London and Milan seems to be the smoothest part of my Fashion month, every season. It's like actually catching a break from all of that Fashion Week madness, especially with London being slightly more chaotic than Milan ;) Do not get me wrong, I love the energy of LFW and there is nothing that suits more my lifestyle and personality than a busy schedule in an extra-busy city, that said, for some reason, Milan simply is more tidy, methodical. There is a reason for everything that happens in Milan; no fuss, no moss !

For my first day at MFW, I wore this snake print twinset from Sinequanone, courtesy of my friends at Wilshire Fashions in Montreal. I love me a good matching ensemble and this silky duo happened to be just what I had in mind for Milan. I find it is very reminiscent of the 1970's Italian era in all its glory. At the time, Fashion Week was held only twice a year and lasted a couple of days in the Fashion capital that was (and still is!) Milan. Paris was on its way, three short years later…

It may sound funny but what really made me fall for this dress was the camel leather halter collar; I have a thing from neutral details. Plus, I had the perfect pair of Go-go-like suede boots, rounded square oversized sunnies and camel leather handbag to complete my look. The 1970's are famous for many things when it comes to Fashion. Among them, the glamour wear and tailored style stood out strongly during the decade, with boots at the height of their popularity, becoming the accessory of the hour. Despite the widespread boho vibes, loads of girls would opt for a more elevated style inspired by 1940's movie star glamour.

The only thing missing here would be more volume in my hair. Yes, yes, big hair is a thing too ;)

Snake Print Sleeveless Dress c/o Sinequanone, through Wilshire Fashions

Snake Print Sleeveless Jacket c/o Sinequanone, through Wilshire Fashions (similar here)

Boutique Olivia Camel Suede Boots (similar here)

Boutique Olivia Camel Leather Handbag (similar here)

Forever 21 Oversized Sunnies (similar here)

'Dawn' Lansen Timepiece c/o TRIWA

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Today's Everyday Fashion: Celebrity Inspired

Today's Everyday Fashion: Celebrity Inspired

Inspired by: Who What Wear

This Olivia Palermo look is one of my all-time favorite celebrity outfits. I wish I could afford her actual outfit (those shoes!) but for now I will stick to the closest thing I've got hanging in my closet.  I love the high heels for a night out, or for a more casual backyard soiree (where I wore it a couple weeks ago), then earthy sandals will do. Would you wear Olivia's outfit? What shoes would you wear?

Skirt: Express c/o, $30 (same, similar)
Top: Express, $25 (similar, similar, similar)
Heels: Colin Stuart/MJR Sales, $24 (similar, similar)
Flats: Nine West/DSW, $60 (similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

- 80's inspired fashion -

Blu Bijoux  /  American Apparel  /  Boutique to You
Dillard's  /  Charlotte Russe  /  Target  /  Neiman Marcus
ASOS  /  Adidas  /  Mink Pink

Also - in celebration of The ‘80s: The Decade That Made Us, a three-night series on National Geographic starting April 14th at 8pm EST, I'm sharing some of my favorite 80's fashion. I'm pretty sure I will never tire of neon. Ever. :-) What are your favorite 80's trends?