aritzia shirt and maxi skirt // vintage blazer // zara purse // urban outfitters booties // front + co. scarf and ring
why does it always seem to be that the less money i have, the more i want to spend? my fall wishlist is growing and i keep falling victim to that dreaded ‘sale’ word. funds are depleting, but my closet is begging for more! honestly, i have filled so many online shopping carts lately, i fear that certain sites will start blocking me from pretending to purchase!
luckily, i have put my credit card away (for now) in anticipation for my birthday and christmas. although, i did fall weak to a new zara purse and majorly on sale suede urban outfitters boots. i also couldn’t say no to the latest teambuy.ca deal. $50 worth of american apparel goodies for only $25. actually saving money if you really think about it š
have you been obsessed with shopping lately? how do you curb the cravings?
I had the incredible honour of meeting one of my favourite Top Model judges, Mr.Jay Manuel. He was at Sears in Pacific Centre last week for the launch of his new womenās clothing line, ATTITUDE.
I was ill prepared with interview questions, and instead decided to simply talk to him about the line. It was surprising to find out that he isnāt just knowledgeable about the design process, heās incredibly involved. Perhaps I just envisioned celebrities attending a few design meetings and slapping their name on the finished product.
Jay Manuel is very passionate about how looking good makes you feel good (in case his ability to always be flawlessly put together didnāt give that away). He always wanted to start a clothing line, long before his life in the industry. His grandfather was a tailor and would give him a new suit every year for his birthday. Perhaps this is what helped him have such a great eye for detail. He wanted to create a clothing line with elements of high fashion from all over the world that everyone can wear, and I really think he is achieving this with ATTITUDE.
We had a great chat about blazers, the one item he feels every woman should have in her closet. He knows the importance of having a great fitting blazer, which was his thought process behind the black suit in the ATTITUDE line. He had a 1970ās YSL suit in mind, with dramatic long sleeves, shoulder darts, and a wonderful matching trouser.
With recognizable attention to detail and an extensive design process (they do their fittings for each size in each piece, which is both costly and time consuming), ATTITUDE is definitely worth checking out. Jay added āI received a tweet from a woman who is a size 14 and found a jacket in the line that fit her so well, it was as though it were tailored just for her.ā Jay looked right at me with his perfect smize and said, āThat kind of feedback means weāve done our job.ā
blouse from next (uk) // cardigan, belt + wrap bracelets c/o plum // trousers from zara // bangles from h&m // hat from urban outfitters // jeffrey campbell 99 tie boots
bardot maxi dress // plum earrings // forever 21 sunnies // gifted bracelets // american apparel hat
nothing like looking back at some photos from only a couple weeks ago and wondering how the last few months flew by so quickly. and it’s not even summer that has escaped me. according to the calendar, it’s almost october. i think i’m still trying to complete my july to-do list…slightly behind š
taking an hour and a half detour on the way back from portland to stop at cannon beach was the best decision we’ve ever made. the oregon coast really is as beautiful as people say. we spent a few hours enjoying a relaxing picnic on the beach while people watching. it was a beautiful warm day, perfect for a simple maxi dress and floppy hat. although, i could barely hang onto my hat in such extreme winds! and an afternoon at the beach wouldn’t be complete without a photo shoot (in my world anyway). although, photos can barely do the views enough justice. you must see it for yourself! next time we plan on staying beach front and venturing into portland on the way home, we just can’t get enough! have you ever been to cannon beach?
hope everyone is having a great week. i’ve been a really bad blog friend lately, but I promise to pop by every one’s sites this week to catch up! xo
Anya is a young fashion blog fan who contacted me a while ago asking for career advice. I was so impressed by her initiative. Pretty sure at 16, I had no idea what I was going to do with my life (perhaps I still don’t?) Her love of fashion and writing was so admirable, I had to suggest she try writing something for aliciafashionista.com! Please join me in welcoming her to the blogsphere and let her know what you think of her Celebrity Style Picks!
Iāve never really known who Kendall Jenner was until I was flipping through a Seventeen magazine and a friend of mine pointed her out and started gushing over her style (sheās a half-sister of the Kardashians, if you were wondering). And I have to admit, for someone whoās younger than me; she has some awesome fashion sense. This indigo dress is adorable and I especially love the peek-a-boo sleeves!
Lauren Conrad: TURQUOISE OVERSIZED CLUTCH photo credit here, here, and here
This clutch. Words canāt even describe just how wonderful I think it is. Itās such a gorgeous oversized clutch, maybe even ā¦ the perfect clutch? Maybe? And even though itās such a bright color, Iām sure you can still have fun with it in terms of styling. By the way ā if you were wondering, this is a Marc by Marc Jacobs Airliner Magazine Clutch in Foam.
Selena Gomez: CAMEL RIDING BOOTS photo credit here and here
Iāve ogled Selena Gomezā style for a while now. She has that āI-just-threw-on-whatever-but -itās-going-to-look-fabulous-no-matter-whatā look mastered. Thus, I stumbled upon these beauties. Honestly, are these boots not WORKS OF ART? This is pair of Modern Vintage Mack Riding Boots in the color Rum. But from my understanding they arenāt for sale anymore and even if they were, they retailed for over 400 dollars, so something tells me I wonāt be seeing these in my closet anytime soon.
Blake Lively: PLEATED SKIRT photo credit here and here
I love this skirt! (Shocker, eh?) I love how high-waisted it is, I love its shade of white (trust me, there are plenty of whites out there!) I also love the ācrinklyā look that the pleats give it (enough to make me start craving crepes). I found a pretty similar skirt from ASOS and no, itās not white, but itās a cute skirt nonetheless. Iāve been really drawn to salmon colored things lately so Iām pretty sure itās my subconscious mind telling me to eat more fish or somethingā¦hmm.
Emma Stone & Rihanna: HOT PINK LIPS photo credit here and here
You probably guessed it. No, this isnāt a fashion trend. Itās a makeup trend, but makeup is fun, right? Anyhoo, hot pink lipstick is very in right now and anyone can pull it off as long as they know how. I pulled up one picture of Emma Stone and one of Rihanna to show that pink lips it can look good on multiple skin tones. Hot pink lips look great with simple black winged eyeliner (Gel liner is great by the way, in my opinion). With simple eyeliner, pink lips it donāt look overdone!
kelsey of the anthology could have easily been one of the models!
i really had no expectations before the standing armed spring/summer 2012 preview but i must say, i was absolutely blown away by the collection! the ivory, coral, and gold colour scheme was perfectly complimented by the neutral brown, tan, and green hues. the use of lace, mixing of patterns, and eye catching silhouettes are what really made this collection stand out for me. i also loved how the fashion show was done with models standing around the perimeter of the room, the perfect way to get a good look at each piece.
it was a really fun evening, a big thanks to social chair for the invite. now i’ll have to save my pennies to purchase that bright patterned maxi skirt (in the first collection photo) next spring!
bardot blouse // aritzia shorts // nine west shoes // forever21 jewellery // fine finds scarf // co-lab purse
i am very disgruntled with an aspect of my life right now. for months i have endured frustrations in search of a solution, but am left puzzled and seemingly trapped. though i hate to generalize it, with my 25th birthday fast approaching, i canāt help but feel that it is, in fact, a quarter life crisis. when i close my eyes and picture what i thought life would be like at this age, i am living a completely different life. and for the most part, it’s actually better than i ever could have imagined! logically, the time has come to fix what is bothering me instead of complaining about it. i know my friends are sick of listening to me whine š
thankfully, a great idea hit me like a surprise slap in the face and i am so, so relieved. itās going to be risky and very spontaneous, but i am beyond ready to take a leap and try something new. yes, i’m being vague, but when i can tell you more details, i will. for now, i am grateful to have such a wonderful support system of friends, family, and of course, all of you!
hope you have a lovely weekend, it’s supposed to be hottest days of the entire summer here in vancouver! big internet hugs and kisses xo
a completely surreal moment to be featured in the september issue of vancouver view magazine…twice! among some amazing and talented fashion bloggers on pages 42+43, and then again on page 63 at the pinkberry launch. i can’t wait to get my hands on a printed copy of it, i just still can’t believe that i’m in a magazine! to read the articles, click on the pictures above.
thank you all so much for your ongoing support, it means the absolute world to me š
i love that cougar, a canadian company that has been around since 1948, puts a lot of thought and love into their footwear. their boots are made to withstand even the harshest of elements, including a waterproof guarantee (that’s considered a major bonus here in raincouver). spending the money on cougars really feels like you’re investing in something practical, yet fashionable that you know will last you a long time.
and so, i was just thrilled to be sent these limited edition cougar pillow boots! only 900 hundred pairs were made in this beautiful tan colour. the red fleece lining is so soft, i can honestly say these are the comfiest boots that i own. is september too soon to be wearing my winter boots? i sure hope not š
