C'est Ma Fête

This young woman was hanging out with her friends on top of Mount Royal.  Another take on the big black and white trend.  On her cheek, with eyeliner, she'd written "C'EST MA FETE" which means "It's my party."  What a charming way to spend your birthday!  Her pigtails add to the fun and 'do what I want' girly attitude. Normal 0 false false false ...

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Le Penseur

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Bicyclettes

Apparently here in Montreal, you can pick up these bikes anywhere in the city, and return them anywhere there's a designated slot.  So cool!   I think these girls took a pretty classy approach to biking and site-seei...

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OTLO - Sneaker Search

Sneakers by lea281 1.  Athletic - best sleek, "high-tech," and in deliberate neon colors. 2.  Classic and a little girl-next-door. 3.  Interesting fabrics like chambray and quilt. 4.  High tops take a soft turn.  ...

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Update on thrifting

I visited my first Value Village today.  There was a red and black fit and flare dress I was really tempted on getting because it fit perfectly, was made out of a good weighted cotton, seemed brand new, and was only $15.  However, there were several different dresses from that same brand (eShakti?) which seemed sort of suspicious.  Does VV get their clothes from manufacturers as well...

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Thrift shop - I'm gonna pop some tags...

Thrifting is slowly becoming my newest area of "fashion study."  Compared to normal retail shopping, it might be considered the true test of creativity and intuition.  I like the challenge of looking past grungy surroundings and a appraising piece for what its true potential is.  When each item is one of a kind, you both have to keep mental focus in the clutter and keep an eye out...

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Alma mater

Sunshine Peony Strapless Dress - JCrew  /  Bracelet - Coa...

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OTLO - The Classics

As the time is coming where I'll be needing more professional clothes, I realized that I'm missing a lot of the basics.  Some investment pieces I want to look into: 1.  A leather watch.  I've been eyeing this Georgia Three Hand one from Fossil. 2.  A white silk blouse - one that's loose but still hangs well.  It's hard to find them without breast pockets.  I think...

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No finals slump here

I met Madison on the second to last day of finals season.  I was impressed in how she kept put-together and creative with her outfit and hair, even while everyone else was stressing out in sweatpants.  She said dressing nicely helped her study - I imagine it puts you in a more serious state of mind. I really liked her mix of colors, subtle pattern combination, and cute proportions -...

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Boy's Appreciation Dinner

This dress showed me the ever importance of tailoring - I didn't have time to go and take it in at the straps so I had to wear a cami underneath, but it still bulged a bit in the back and I had to adjust myself every once in awhile.  Such little things make big differences. Sequin scales dress - Bebe  /  Wedges - Seychell...

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Art focus

I visited SCAD to take pictures with Peter for another of his photography assignments.  There were also a lot of really cool art installments on display that were created by students for various other concentrations and classes as well.  I took pictures of the fashion related ones.  Unfortunately these didn't have plaques with artist credit!   These were actually made out...

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