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{Giveaway} Go Chic Or Go Home

April 24, 2012
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This week’s giveaway is brought to you by the lovely Go Chic or Go Home! GCOCH is an amazing photo-sharing community that offers everything you need to make the most of your daily wardrobe and style: your closet, inspiration, friends, and shopping.  I find the boards super relatable and not at all intimidating, which is a definite plus!
Now it’s your turn to Go Chic or Go Home!  They’re generously offering you a $50 Gift Card to a retailer of your choice* including Madewell, J. Crew, ModCloth, Shopbop, Nordstrom, etc!
*only includes retailers featured in the “shop” section of Go Chic or Go Home
All you have to do to enter is:
1. Request an invite and JOIN Go Chic or Go Home*
*if you are already a member of Go Chic or Go Home, you are more than welcome to enter as well!  Just log in so that your account is active during the giveaway period.
2. Then leave a comment on this post saying that you joined and what you think about the GCOCH Community!
Contest is worldwide, one entry per person.  Contest closes Tuesday May 1st, 2012 at 7 pm PST.  Winner will be chosen at random.
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joie de vivre

April 22, 2012
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striped shirt from h&m // black skirt from the archetype // shoes from nine west // bag from aldo // necklaces c/o olivia solie // black ribbon from my craft bin // marc by marc jacobs watch // barefoot contessa sunnies
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{photos by jen}

this outfit shall be filed away as a must bring to paris one day.  a girl can dream, right?
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{on my radar} hlaska

April 20, 2012
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Kaleidoscope Card Wallet – Red + Camel $85 | Kaleidoscope Zippered Check Wallet – Teal $215 | Retro Superfuture Sunnies – Ciccio Burnt Havana $154 |  Media Pouch – Turquoise $55 | Kaleidoscope Slim Check Wallet – Yellow $195
My old wallet was hanging on by a thread (literally) and was starting to be the source of embarrassment whenever I had to pay for something.  As one who is constantly on the lookout for beautiful and original pieces, I was so delighted to discover Hlaska.  Based out of San Francisco, Hlaska locally designs an makes fine leather bags and accessories for both ladies and gents.  Apparently their flagship store is on Fillmore and next time I’m in SF I am sooo paying them a visit!
In recent years, I’ve also learned that it’s better to invest in a great, quality piece that you can be proud of!  We use our wallets every day, so I’d have to logically conclude that a new Kaleidoscope Zippered Check Wallet was perfectly justified!  I adore its delicate 3D pattern and it’s made with the softest leather.  The zipper closure was a must, as I tend to have receipts spilling out everywhere.  I love the bright yellow colour and the fact that it can accommodate my many cards.  Already received so many compliments on it, which is when I love to brag that it’s an original piece form San Fran.  Based on that alone, I couldn’t be happier with my Hlaska wallet.
Now I have my eye on the retro looking sunnies.  Thinking I NEED them for the summer, don’t you?

P.S. I was not in any way paid to write this.  Opinions are genuine and my own.  Just wanted you to know 🙂

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happy 4 year blogiversary

April 14, 2012
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{photos by jen}

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aritzia tank top // joe fresh gold sequin mini skirt // gifted necklace // vintage shoes // marc by marc jacobs watch
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4 years ago today, i was mourning the loss of my beloved nana and needing some sort of avenue to help me grieve.  my friend danielle who had been blogging for years, convinced me to get typing and start one of my own.  and on april 13th, 2008, i began this incredible adventure!
this blog has changed my life in every way possible.  i’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing people and make great new friends.  there have been unthinkable opportunities both personally and professionally.  i am forever grateful.

so, thank you!
without all of you reading this right now, aliciafashionista.com would not be.  your support means the world to me and i look forward to another great year of blogging!  time to go celebrate!  happy friday xo

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how to style coloured denim {nighttime}

April 12, 2012
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black and gold sheer VERY jacket from plum // old black tank top //  bb dakota mattox pant in poppy // mint green suede faryl robin pumps from dakota group sample sale // assorted bracelets from h&m, plum, and alden rae // gifted marc by marc jacobs watch // necklace from urban outfitters
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don’t know if it’s my age, but what i feel best in for a night out on the town has changed drastically.  during my bar star years, i’d often feel as though i had show skin in order to fit in and look “hot”.  of course now, i feel sexiest by wearing something i’m comfortable and confident in.  it took my a long time to recognize that.

challenged myself to style these jeans last friday evening for a concert at the biltmore.  complimenting the coral with classic black, accompanied by gold and aqua accents.  kept things pretty basic, but (hopefully) still interesting.  the best part?  i was covered up and comfy…it was a win win!

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many of you probably don’t know oberhofer.  i knew little of them myself, only one song ‘i could go’ that i’d stumbled upon (video at the bottom).  but, youtube has this lovely new feature where if you’re listening to a band, a little message in the corner alerts you when and where the band is playing in your town!  so i got some friends together and we enjoyed an intimate $10 oberhofer show at the biltmore.  they were awesome live, their entire ‘time capsules II’ album is going to be my summer anthem!  the night ended with a bunch of us dancing on stage while the band played an encore and the entire band came out and partied with everyone afterwards.  definitely a night i’ll never forget! 

for all you lucky ducks going to coachella, they’ll be there and you must go see them!  and for the rest of ya’ll, if you like what you hear in the videos below, you should definitely buy their album!

{disclaimer: video above is my own, though i own no rights to the song.  video below is not mine and again, i own no rights to the song.  just go buy the cd!}

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how to style coloured denim {daytime}

April 9, 2012
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yellow tunic blouse and seagull ring from forever21 // colourful scarf from the gap // coral bb dakota coloured denim from muse social fashion house // graham and spencer sleeveless trench from dakota group sample sale // leopard print seychelle pumps and assorted bracelets from plum // gifted marc by marc jacobs watch // barefoot contessa sunglasses
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okay, i’m eating my words.  only a few posts ago, i proclaimed that i could NEVER buy coloured denim and here we are….in coloured denim!  i just couldn’t help myself while browsing around at muse, these coral bb dakota mattox pant had to be mine!  and though intimidated at first, i was determined to figure out the best way to style them.  wore them almost every day last week!
because i was cursed blessed with dancer thighs, i found that i felt most comfortable with a long piece, like a sleeveless trench for more of a balanced leg proportion.  then i decided to go crazy and play around with colour and pattern!  i kept the palette to hues that were in my scarf and threw in a leopard print shoe as a bit of a surprise.  lastly, the neutral coloured trench thankfully breaks up an otherwise offensively bright combination.  and next up? how i wore these coral pants for a night out on the town!

what do you love to pair with your coloured denim?

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minty fresh

April 6, 2012
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snakeskin clutch from plum // vintage white tie front bow blouse // black skirt and ring from h&m // forever21 sunnies // black, white, and grey colour block heels from zara

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i absolutely LOVE all things mint this season and was so pleasantly surprised to find this mint coloured sweater at the bottom of my drawer!  i also found a similar coloured tank top, it’s amazing what you can discover when you clean out your closet!  now i can spend my money on other things, like these new zara beauties.  they were a bit of an impulse buy, but what can i say?  shoes are my weakness!

and there’s no better way to kick off easter, than with pastels and cute heels.  helloooooo long weekend!

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Alden Rae Giveaway – CLOSED

April 4, 2012
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Open my jewelry drawer (actually please don’t, it’s such a mess) and you’ll find a large selection of wrap bracelets in various colours.  This includes my very own Alden Rae piece, seen in my last post.  Wrap bracelets have such great versatility, as they’re enough on their own, or can add a little something to a stacked arm party!  
Alden Rae and I would love for you to add this gorgeous Black Crystal Wrap Bracelet , a $49 CDN value, to your jewelry collection!

To Enter:

1. Give Alden Rae the ol’ LIKE on Facebook

2. Comment on this post or the Alicia Fashionista Facebook Page to tell me that you entered (and perhaps how to get a hold of you).

Contest is worldwide, one entry per person.  Contest closes Tuesday April 10th,2012 at 5 pm PST.  Winner will be chosen at random.

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out of the box

April 2, 2012
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blush chevalier aritzia blazer // cream lace shell c/o
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// floral print pants from anthropologie // wolf circus necklace c/o // alden rae bracelet // silver disco guess pumps // grey co-lab purse from plum // forever21 sunglasses

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i never thought i’d be buying trousers that are so…so…fran drescher on the nanny circa 1996!  but i find them oddly flattering (and i happened to miss the cut off date to return them), so here i am in floral printed pants.  paired them with a lace textured blouse and disco inspired heels to really embrace a go big or go home kind of attitude.  my very own version of a fashion risk!  i might even gasp mix them with a different print next time!  getting really rebellious thoughts here.  soon, i’ll be breaking all the fashion rules and find myself on the fashion police’s most wanted list!  my family will be so disappointed, and my reputation tarnished.  all the while, thinking “who knew pants could be so dangerous?”

p.s. can you tell i’ve been watching a lot of gilmore girls recently?  their fast paced nonsensical chatter really starts to get to you!

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