Black and white prints

BLACK AND WHITE OR WHITE AND BLACK?

Good morning all of you. First of all I want to wish you all a great Spring. One of my favorite season of the year.

You just have this nice weather, you feel the warm breeze and see more colors coming along the way how can you say no to that?

For example the way India celebrate it is through colors by throwing themselves bright  powder shades. It is called Holi by welcoming this new time of the year.

In this case, the mix of black and white prints seen in so many stores are found pretty much everywhere.

Easy access , not hard to find and suits all ages and never gets out of style.

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Always gives that classy and elegant look. Many fashion designers are going for it, among them,

Marc Jacob and more.

Haven't hibernate enough this whole winter? We sure have time to do some cleaning in the closet.

Find the right style that will suit, your personality and your look and make it happen!

-Tania T.

Fashion week SS/2013

FASHION WEEK 2013

As you may know it was all about Fashion week mainly around the world recently. 

My question is which was your favorite one? The one from Paris, Milan, New York or anywhere else?

Any designers' clothes that may have captured your attention?

While I am waiting for you to answer all these questions, I will let you know my favs soon.

Meanwhile have a lovely fashiom Sunday all of you!

Fashion trends 2013

Hello dear readers,

I am quickly snapping my friend's laptop to first of all wish you all a happy new year and a bright future that comes ahead. Make 2013 a full time of innovation and also a revamp of some of the old fashion by bringing them back out.

This year is all about creating your own style with all the fashion knowledge and inspired pictures you may have in mind. BE the head leader in that section and maybe who knows inspire others. Stand out. throw out a new image according to your age and your style.

Make your fashion alive...

ZARA love

Tomorrow will be my last shift at Zara in Ottawa.

This was such a great experience working for this international company.

I have always wanted to work in retail to acquire a fashion experience. I have learned a lot through this entire process.

Thanks to my best friend who helped me get that job and I will always remember my ZARA family!

From another universe

Today' trend is the

GALAXY TREND 

As I was going through my research such magazines and lookbook.nu 

I noticed there was this one style that popped out a lot as I was going through images 

> Galaxy prints

> Milky way prints

> Space prints

> Stars & universe prints

You pretty much find those patterns everywhere, wether it's shoes, nail polish, make-up , accessories and mainly clothes.

You definitely can't be missed when you find yourself into that trend!

Soon

A little while since I haven't posted. It's a little hard without a laptop. 

I am moving soon to another great city called...

MONTREAL

Et oui this place is a great cultural city to be in wether it's for fashion, music, dance or anything else. I am pretty excited and nervous at the same time. Lot's of things to do and lots of fashion homework on the way. 

So guys stay tuned with my blog ok?

xoxo

-T.

The new "black"

Ok so fall is here and when you think about autumn, what colours pop into your mind?

...

Yes warm tones, such as brown, beige, orange, yellow & red. But there is one that shines the most this year:

BURGUNDY

Yes indeed you probably may have seen it on clothes and accessories. ZARA (clothing store) for example carry a large amount of maroon shades as well as other stores such as Urban Planet, H&M and Club Monaco.

The cerise looking tones is more unisex. Women but also men tend to wear clothes that is blood coloured. 

So it is really a good fit for both genders.

Using neutral tones will make this vintage wine look stand out more. You don't want to much diversion as it is enough itself.

In november we need to go to darker, warmer shades as it is getting more cold.

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Here is how to make your own clutch: DIY Fashion, Neon Lace Clutch, Fab Flash

C'est tres "lady-chic"

Yes I am going to talk about accessories today.

What is the best way to dress up elegant and classy just to add up a little something, something to your outfit?

It 's the CLUTCH

These sophisticated pieces have been a lady's best friend over the decade. It's mainly small enough to carry your needs if you plan to attend any night life events. The origin comes from the Victorian era. It helped women to simplify their lives by only carrying what's only needed (make-up, tissues, compact mirror...)

Ornated clutch where you can insert your fingers. Very trendy and useful this year. Can be found at "Town Shoes" or on the shopping website "ASOS"

Some of us like to play it match-matchy by associating the same fabric with the clothes or choosing another material such as:

-silk

-satin

-brocade

-cotton

Nowdays, using cellphones, wallet and other utilities require much more space. Yet we are still going for clutches when it comes to night outs. It's simple, discrete and can be glamorous at times. 

 

You will mostly see these garnements without shoulder stripes (an option). It is seen on red carpets, galas, fashion shows, royalty events and proms.

After all, don't you all want to feel like a Princess?! I know I do!

-T.

Ottawa style contest

Dear readers, dear Canadian people, I am announcing you this interesting contest happening

at this very right moment in Ottawa...

The city is looking for the best dressed people.

All you got to do is take a photo of your personal style and post it either by 

twitter, instagram or by Facebook, for the chance to win an iPhone 5!!!

Make sure to hashtag (#) #OTTstyle. You have got until October 26 to enter this contest. The personal style picture with the most votes wins the phone.

So use that time to showcase yourself and having the chance to win something that everybody want!

Skulls for fashion

October has arrived and what can I say, the best season to be dressed is obviously fall. This month is perfect for trench coats, combats boots, leather jackets, ankle boots, leggings, scarves. But there is

this one trend who still has a huge impact in the fashion industry which is...

SKULLS!

 Sweater with spikes and skulls print

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The young generation are attracted by this type of prints, that have been seen in the streets, fashion shows, accessories such as shoes and scarves but mainly clothes.

 Steve Madden 's collection > shoes

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In the early 90's skulls didn't have as much impact as now.
As of today we have a different vision of it and more people tend to follow this "new trend"

Some of these accessories will give you this ''edgy punk look''.

Well why not accentuate your style don't dress up too... how should I say that...

BORING.

XO

-T.

The Minnie Mouse icon

This season, the press is mentioning it, talking about it, it's all over. I am talking about the "Minnie Mouse wanna be".

This is an homage to the world wide known icon. Many designers stepped up by creating different pieces related to the Disney face.

Here is a list of the designers:

-Giles

-Michael Van der Ham

-Richard Nicole

-Piers Akinson

-Bunney

-Husam El Odeh

in collaboration with

-Luke Hersheson

-Katie Hillier

-Lulu Guinesss

-Tatty Devine

-Terry de Havilland

Minnie was born in the 1920's precisely 1928. Her look inspired many of us. Her bow, her polka dots and graphic colors is found everywhere and for all ages (hair style included!) 

There was a fashion show in London called :

"The Minnie Mouse must-haves". The purpose of that show was to collect the money for a program named Bazaar fashion art foundation.

Gerlan Jeans New York fashion week Spring/Summer 2013

I, myself own a Minnie mouse sweater and I feel like all my childhood memories are coming back!

I've always been a Minnie Mouse fan and will always be!

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A preview of my next portfolio

This is my next portfolio for a street urban look...

 

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A "kitsch look" what does it mean?

The word "kitsch" is actually a german word, which represent a form of art mostly "tasteless", as often described. Most of the people use massive objects and make them look "cheap".

This term started in Munich between the 1860's-1870's. As you can observe "kitsch" in English would be translated as "sketch" (for example: paintings). It's an idea that represent something.

What I am trying to explain is that a "kitsch look" would be a form of art, that looks mostly messy but fancy at the same time. Like an unfinished product that still have that beautiful look.

Enough about the writings more about the explanation through the pictures

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This look goes more for a "catch eye" look. It's all about bright colors, mix colors and crazy looks. Some can be extreme some discrete (rare). How can you not perceive when someone dresses up like this?!

 [Karmin]

One nation known for that type of style are the Japanese. Traveling there and seeing their audacity being put into fashion gave me chills. And I admire them for that.

 [magazine Vogue Japan fall / winter 2012-2013]

Kitsch can be extravaganza. You will see all kind of fantasy prints. It's all about putting your creativity into it and not care what other people think.

  

Madonna would be a great example for it. She made a strong impact in the 90's as well, where you would see women in pink fluo leggings with yellow neon t-shirts. Let's not forget it's still in vogue as of right now. Proof?

Well with this new artist Rita Ora who is the perfect example.

I am done here with the history. Guys remember you don't want this season, meaning fall to be boring, make yourself shine from the rest of the crowd.

Oversized sweaters

Oversized sweaters are always great comfort for women as for men.

Beside feeling extremely good in them a lot of us like to make this garment fashionable in our own ways. 

Wether we buy wool or cotton, everyone has their own preferences right? September is around the corner or should I say tomorrow so get ready to change your wardrobe a little.

You can pretty much pair it up with leggings (best option) it gives you a taller silhouette, as well as a belt to give a shape or/ and boots. For men mostly with a pair of jeans or cotton pants for the fall.

Ladies don't hesitate to steal your dad's, brother's or boyfriend's sweater!

I would say that I am obsessed with them ever since. My advice? Wash them gently as they treat us gently too.

 Ashley Olsen in s stunning pose wearing something simple

THE SWEATER

-T.

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