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Knot Cool

October 2, 2014
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The Details //
Dress, Nicole Bridger
Faux Leather Jacket, Joe Fresh
‘Joust’ Booties, Dolce Vita
Black Bag, Phillip Lim for Target
Sunglasses, Le Chateau
Rose Papaye Lip Colour, Lise Watier
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You know what? Sometimes, you just need to rock an all black outfit.  My trick to making this look more fun and less funeral, is mixing different fabric textures and a pop of colour on the nails.  My inspiration? This Nicole Bridger  dress.  It’s soooo comfortable, it almost feels like wearing pyjamas out in public.  My only complaint was that the length looked great in the fitting rooms, but when I got home, I felt like it was just a touch too long.  The hemline ended up hitting my calves at their largest point, something I definitely don’t want to make appear any larger than they are!  I quickly scanned my bedroom for a quick solution and there sat a pile of hair elastics.  I’d remember seeing some knot details recently and tried tying the black hair elastic around like a mini fabric bun – and it totally worked!  I now wear this dress all the time, knotted of course, because it’s incredibly versatile.  Gives everything a bit of a throwback, I remember tying hair elastics on my shirts back in the 90’s.  All trends come back around, I tell ya!

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Check, Please!

October 2, 2014
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The Details // Photos by Bethany
Checkered Print Longline Duster Coat, TOPSHOP
Window Pane Pelmet Mini Skirt, TOPSHOP
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Photography by the amazing Images by Bethany
Exciting news, fashionistas!  TOPSHOP, one of my go to shopping destinations, is opening up a brand NEW location in Richmond Centre!  Clear your schedule this Saturday, October 4th because there’s going to be a huge store opening bash from 10am – 2pm!  We’re talking a ribbon cutting, blogger ambassadors, a DJ, first dibs on their latest merchandise, and who know what other amazing and fun activities they have up their sleeves?!  I’m of course unfortunately out of town this Saturday, but my contributor Noelle will be there in my place.  She’s much funnier and more stylish than I am, so I really think you all traded up anyway 😉  Be sure to keep up with their live coverage #TopShopRichmond xoxo

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Vancouver Fashion Week

September 29, 2014
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The Details // Photos by Jen
Crop Top, The Latest Scoop
Midi Skirt, Joe Fresh
Hat, Forever 21
Mary Jane Pumps, Joe Fresh
Sunglasses, Le Chateau
Assorted Bracelets, J.Crew
Rings, Pandora

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As seen on StreetScout.Me  and Vancity Buzz

I hadn’t been to VFW in years.  The last time I went, I was this young fashion student with no idea how to network or even attend a fashion show.  All these years later, I am so grateful to be a bigger part of it all.  Really puts everything into perspective that I did end up reaching some of those former goals, even if doesn’t seem like it at the time.  Fast forward to now, I was asked by the awesome BC Living to write an article showcasing my favourites from the shows.  Wore this fun number on the first day of presentations and got to meet/see some really awesome local talent.

Curious about the top spring/summer trends for 2015?  Check out my BC Living article here!

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Peace Out

September 27, 2014
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Photo by my pal Jamie Lauren Photography
Sorry about that brief hiatus.  It was a ton of pre-vacation stress, and it was just one of those weeks where everything was going wrong.  My phone crashed and lost everything on it (seriously, go back all your stuff up right NOW.  It was my iOS8 that was corrupt).  I’ve been car-less because the brakes need to be fixed and I just didn’t have time to deal.  Austin injured his spine and gave us all a major scare.   I took too much on and scrambled to squeeze every single event in.  But alas, it was all worth it.  Just heading to the airport now for a much needed getaway.  In celebration of my dad’s 60th and my parent’s 30th wedding anniversary this year, we’re taking a family vacation.  Something we haven’t done for a very long time.

I look forward to catching up on my work poolside in Kauai and spending time with the fam.  We’ve never been to this particular island in Hawaii, so any recommendations are of course welcomed 🙂    And as always, be sure to follow in real time on Instagram @aliciafashionista xoxo

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Fashion Week

September 15, 2014
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The Details //
Black Tank Top, Joe Fresh
Yellow Flower Lace Skirt with Scallop Hem, Joe Fresh
Navy Blazer with Black Trim, Phillip Lim for Target
Mesh Mary Jane Pumps, Joe Fresh
Cat Eye Sunglasses, Le Chateau
Bag, Phillip Lim for Target
Nail Polish, lacc 1997
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I didn’t make it to NYFW this year.  I was soooo close to booking, but just decided it wasn’t meant to be this time around.  Next September though, I promise you that I will be in New York for fashion week!  It’s something that just needs to be crossed off the bucket list.  Despite my lack of attendance, I obviously kept up with the shows via Instagram and style.com, and it’s actually this J.Crew look from their S/S 2015 collection that inspired this outfit.  Don’t you love when you find a photo of outfit inspiration and you already have the pieces to complete the look?  It’s like having all the necessary ingredients for a new recipe!  Just might have to recycle this one for all the VFW related events this week.

Also, I’ll be at the Digital Darlings Photoshop Course this weekend and I’m thinking that you should too!  There’s only a few spots left, as Bria (you might recognize her as the editor of Framework Magazine) is amazingly talented and I just know this weekend’s tutorial will be completely game changing.  Today is the final day to register, so don’t miss out.  All the details and how to sign up can be found here!

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This

September 10, 2014
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We’re heading into that fall madness and I just needed to take a moment to stop and breathe.  This collage so perfect captures the serenity that I wish I was experiencing right now.  Holding onto these last days of summer and smiling.  This is also one of my favourite quotes from Pride and Prejudice, which also happens to be one of my fav movies of all time. I especially love the latest remake with Keira Knightley and have watched it about 100 times.  Anyway, back to the craziness that is today.  Hope you’re having a good one xo
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Into The Wild

September 9, 2014
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The Details //
Leopard Dress (worn as top), ASOS
Black Skirt, H&M / similar
Booties, Dolce Vita / similar
Sunglasses, Forever 21 / similar
Hat, Forever 21 / similar
Coral Lip Colour, REVLON Colorstay
Butler Please Nail Polish, Essie
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I really like purple accents for fall.  In the right shade, I think it adds something really great, especially to an all black look.  With this in mind, I recently ordered this leopard dress online, but when it arrived, it was too tight in the hips to wear as a dress.  I was slightly disappointed at first, but quickly looked at my resources and decided to make it into a top instead.  Glad that I didn’t have to give it away, I really adore the print!

Hope you’re all having a great week 🙂

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Vancouver Roots

September 6, 2014
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The Details // Photos by Jeremy
Dress, Forever 21
Sunglasses, Le Chateau
Vest, Front and Company
Booties, Miz Mooz
Bag, The Gap

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As seen on StreetScout.Me today!

This spot is so quintessentially Vancouver to me.  For many reasons, but mostly because it is a symbol of my family’s heritage in this beautiful city.  My grandpa paid the head tax to come over to Canada from China.  He raised a family here in East Vancouver and spent a lot of time in Chinatown. And now as things do, everything has come full circle.  I’ve moved back to East Van from the suburbs and have an office space right down the street from this very landmark.

I was so excited when Sabrina and Jeremy wanted to shoot here.  It only took us 5 minutes (and one angry honk from a bus) to get these shots, and they are some of my favourites of all time.  I love what that view behind me represents and feel proud to be standing in a spot that my grandparents worked hard to make sure I got to be.  Anyway, be sure to hop over to StreetScout.Me to see more of this look and some awesome Vancouver street style!

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Sports Day

September 4, 2014
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The Details //
Dress, Graham and Spencer (old)
Watch, 1:FaceWatch
Sneakers, VANS x Little Burgundy
Canvas Tote Bag, The Bay

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So let me get this straight.  I can throw on my favourite summer dress (that has been around for more years than I’d like to admit to you right now and I somehow still fit into it, sooooo it’s obviously a favourite…) and pair it with a cute pair of sneakers and I’m ‘on trend’?!  Thank youuuuu, fashion!  The sporty look is an absolute go-to lately, and you don’t even need to be athletic to wear it!  I mean, I NEVER would have been Sporty Spice when playing Spice Girls back in the day.  I was Ginger all the way.  But really, only because Posh and Baby were already taken.  I was a bit of a wimpy kid (not an athlete, see above).  Anyway, I really love when I a trend allows you to add inexpensive accessories to freshen up an otherwise tired piece.  Much like this gorgeous 1 Face Hunger Watch.  Which, isn’t just a pretty face.  This watch does a whole lot of good!  I chose the hunger watch, which can feed up to 16 people and an investment I can most definitely be proud of.  Please visit 1 Face Watch Canada to learn more and to purchase one for yourself!

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