Fashion Fears

1.  2.  Having to change perfect outfit plans because the weather forecast was wrong. 3.  Buying something that goes on sale the next week. 4.  Wearing an item you just bought to the same store, because they might think you stole it. 5.  Needing to wear uncomfortable underwear due to the dreaded VPL.  6.  The dilemma between shaving your legs and wanting...

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Body paint

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Pop art passing

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Falling for Victoria's Secret Fall 2013 Lineup

My mom has been ordering clothing from the Victoria's Secret catalogue for as long as I can remember, and I myself can attest to their customer service, trusty shipping, and quality fit and fabrics.   This Fall, they seem to be stepping up their game even further.  I want almost everything from the new collection.  There are a lot of leather pieces and luxe materials, and tomboy...

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Pink playsuit

I like the back detail of the straps.  It cuts down a little on the flowy-ne...

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African Aesthetic

These were part of the African art exhibit at SAM.  I thought it was really interesting how the shapes were strictly aristocratic European, but done in African materials.  Perhaps a commentary on colonialism or power struggle/identi...

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30 Years of Japanese Fashion exhibit

Some time ago, I mentioned that I attended Akiko Fukai's talk on her exhibit, 30 Years of Japanese Fashion.  I was finally able to go see it myself!  It definitely tickled my inner fashion geek.   The above is part of the 2D to 3D series.  When laid flat, they are very geometric and origami-like, but when put on the body they have a whole new life and drape.  Managed...

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Spikes on Pike Place

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I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22

Beaded t-shirt dress: Runway Paris brand, bought at Oh La La boutique on St. Laurent boulevard, Montreal Can't believe I used to hate this song! haha ...

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Boutique 1861

Can't believe I didn't post this till now, but this is from my recent trip to Montreal!  My aunt took me to THE IT store in town - 1861.  This is a picture of the St. Laurent boutique (it's a bit bigger than the St. Catherine, with some more selection.)  They were serving pink lemonade and maracons!  Some of the best I've had, mind you.  The music was perfect as well. ...

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Fashion vocab: Flat top

Apparently these hats are called 'flat tops,' because of their bri...

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