it has been more than one year...

...since the release of these beautiful python and leather skinned, chain strapped shoulder bags. Why can't I stop thinking about them?!




The mauve one in particular. Maybe, one day...

la Parisienne idéal

Finally found that photo from Mr. Sartorialist...






Fancy those shoulders, because I most definitely do.

my oxford infatuation continues

Today marked the first day of Spring here in Toronto! As we head into this new season, we expect longer days, sunshine and more smiles. We leave behind long nights (though they were quite fun), dreary days and most importantly ruined shoes due to salt stains and slush!



Here I present to you the Sergio Rossi Oxford Lace Ups I plan to soon purchase (for quite a lovely deal too!) These babies stuck out to me so much one day last October, while cruising The Sartorialist, I had to blog about the woman wearing them.

I deem these my rays of sunshine and welcoming into spring.




As Karl Lagerfeld says, "Buy what excites you, not just for the simple act of shopping."

my most recent acquisitions

come to my feet. wrap around my body.

she's been hiding in France

and PFW is [almost] over!
London's win with me was Louise Goldin's F09 line. Stunningly Dark.
Paris, I'm still undecided.

a twist on dementia

Launched in tandem with Gareth Pugh's show during Paris Fashion Week, this film created in collaboration with Ruth Hogben, showcases the designer's Autmn/Winter 2009 collection.

my review?
frantic, intense, emotionally contesting.
deep, dark, INVIGORATING and INSPIRING.

Talk about a film evoking loads of fashionable emotion.

Please click THIS link to watch Gareth Pugh Autumn/Winter 2009 film

Miss Louise Brooks

Adapting the 1920's into this 21st century.
Though, maybe a little toned down.

via

Let Loose. This is the Tomboy, all grown up.

There is no time better than now to be reliving your active, lively youth through the stylistic endeavors of your favorite old, and up-and-coming designers.

It may have begun with the introduction to the boyfriend tank (which Alexander Wang does so well). The luxe blazer came along, originally claimed by YSL in 1966 with le smoking, lovingly updated by Dior Homme pour Femme in F08. Following with pants of all sorts, the world was introduced to ethnic-inspired dhotis and jodhpurs galore and most recently the “boyfriend jean” (if you're into jeans that is), topped off with a proper chapeau and towering high heels, but only for those who dare.




No time has ever been so kind, loose fitting and comfortable (only for clothing, needless I remind you) – enjoy these fits now, at last they are finally here to stay.

my loveS!

pics c/o Lost in the WILLDERNESS

more to come ;)

best tee around

the cliche white tee [no names necessary] has had its overrated glory for quite sometime now. its simple crew and plunging v-neck worn with such ease... but most definitely worn out by many. [ to covet with compassion ] space fb created their unisex white tee (purchased for maybe $9 or less at one of their sales along St-Laurent... not the actual store). i purchased this tee a few years ago... stretched, washed and worn it out, but it still holds so much character and its seams so well (despite the reviews of their awful quality, i've had no problems!)

the unisex garment (if created right and with care) is something i am quite fond of - allowing both genders to share in such a creation means it was made with that extra love that some of us just want to feel ...but can never really feel.

i only wish that the most simple item held in peoples closets was paid more attention to, more often. viscose, cotton blend designer tees are nice sometimes - but at 100 bucks a pop - I'd most likely be living in the cold by now with only two things in hand ...a peppermint vanilla latte and my blackberry. god, what does this say about myself.

now i ponder, will i ever find another one of these precious tees?

you know when you want to be somebody at some moment in time?

well i want to be her...

Yohji Yamamoto S09

LL

So I missed her hosting her girlfriend Samantha Ronson's set at Ultra, on good old Queen West last Friday. Oh well...
LOOK AT THOSE LEATHER LEGGINGS (I've yet to purchase a pair of any sort of legging - I figure I'll start with a pair similar to these.)

Robin Thicke

Ever since the release of Wanna Love You Girl with Pharrell, I've had such a fangirl crush (one of my many) on Mr. Robin Thicke. Yes, the son of famous Canadian Allan Thicke of Growing Pains!

Turns out REMG will be bringing him down on the 6th of October at the Kool Haus in Toronto. Perfect timing as it will be my post-birthday celebration. Come whoever pleases *blushes*



Click this link to hear SHOOTER by Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne

one of my favorites! =P

For the (love of the) Young & Rebellious

Fall has finally crept upon us, but of course with fashion always been at least a season and a half ahead the Spring 2009 RTW Topshop Unique line has been released - and it definitely ain't for the (old and) faint of heart. If you know me (personally), you know I'm not too fond of Topshop, but this collection has given me a slight change of heart and I'm proud to admit it.

"There was nothing profound about the love-heart prints, jumpsuits, parachute-silk batwing tops, and reruns of teddy boy and new wave tailoring, and it was a relief. Trying too hard isn't a good look for either Topshop's customers or a high-street brand, however on-it the brand might be. Result: For the first time since it debuted in 2005, this collection stopped pretending to be what it isn't, and came over as genuinely young."

So youthful, so pretty, so LONDON!!!

the swedes always do it right and i will never tire of this video. lykke li is the proper way to start the day.





slowly reverting back to phase one.

Five Decades of Loveliness

"1963 and it all kicks off....

This season, Ben Sherman asked British Designers PPQ, notorious for beautiful dresses, to create a range to illustrate & revive musical style. The collection consists of 5 dresses, one for each era, which instantly gives the 'decade' an identity.

LIMITED EDITION"

consumerism at its finest

i am a slave to this lifestyle of modern consumption, as if my 'blog' does not already prove my distastful acts - there is no doubt that hedonism is found through love (of materialistic objects) as well as in the simplistic ways of life
( but i say, why not let the two be concurrent? )



the sunnies have been ordered and a new mobile to choose from is hopefully on it's way!
my very outdated and slowly dying RZR is in need of a proper replacement.

Miss Sixty

entire collection found HERE

I've always had a soft spot for luscious lamb leather, oversized darker than thou shades and the unholiest of holy four inch heels. Though this may seem like the attire of a dominatrix, I prefer to plainly call it 'bad ass' - a title I'd like to refer to my lifestyle as... only on weekends, of course. This badass style of mine thankfully adorns the creations of those lovely designers at Miss Sixty.

Branding in the 21st century is more important than ever. Within each household name holds a history behind it. Miss Sixty is a line of clothing that is part of the Sixty Group brand created in 1990 and then launched in 1991 (that including the ubiquitous Sixty, Energie, Killah, Murphy&NYE, Refrigiwear, Richlu, Kblost, Bandits du Monde and Baracuta - http://www.sixty.net) - synonymous for it's youthfulness and 'described as having a strong identity and versatile personality that distinguishes it from other clothing lines'.

Those young minded individuals who choose to portray the [Miss Sixty] image exude an off-beat, yet exciting aura to them - from their famous denim to recent runway collections, the people at Miss Sixty have been doing just that to cater to their clientele. And their clientele (with all fingers pointing to me) is one happy puppy.


Models who have represented the brand are Irina Lazareanu and Jessica Stam. Avid followers, include the most-recent frontrow-ers: Anne Hathaway, Chloë Sevigny, Ashley Olsen and Milla Jovovich.

My badassness continues with my most recent purchase of the Zonaida tote. An unexpected visit to the Sherway Gardens location led me to this purchase, as well as its exchange for the high waisted, medium washed denim, adorningly named "Mila" from Spring 2008 collection. No matter what cut you choose: high waisted, straight, regular fit or their sinful second skins, quality and a tickettotheoneyouwantinyourpants is what you're truly paying for.

The new collections can be found on the website www.misssixty.com

Here are my new pantalons, which if you're lucky, just might be found on your bedroom floor

hiatus passed

as i struggle in the library to start writing my final paper for the school semester, the birds eye view of the Toronto Life [rainy] Square does nothing to stimulate my brain, or fingers for that matter. alas, i procrastinate and fill a temporary void by surfing the interweb ...my findings have ensued utter loveliness and also have finally let me write about something, that of which is truly blogworthy.

it has been announced that Comme des Garcons will be collaborating with H&M to produce an affordable line for the working middle class (wo)man. Rei Kawakubo's avant-garde style is said to attract an older, more mature crowd versus the line-up of teeny boppers (except i) that awaited the cheetah printed pieces of crap (X my satin collared blazer) from the previous Roberto Cavalli for H&M line, that came out last Fall 2007.

more information can be found HERE and HERE