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Fashion Chat: Miss World Canada 2012

FASHION IS FUN!!

Miss World Canada 2012

Okay, please take this in the right way. I am not a bully. One of my favourite shows is Fashion Police. I love how Joan Rivers slashes and burns looks to the ground. Fashion is fun, you take it off at the end of the day, so get over it. Tomorrow you can always try again.

Miss World Canada 2012

Miss World Canada 2012 (May 13, 2012) is a wonderful and charitable organization, that promotes young women to aspire to heights of glory on a world stage. Now, let’s talk fashion!! I have never been to pageant before, so I had no idea what to expect–WTF!!! Hideous dresses from head to toe, I don’t think I liked anything. These girls are very young and accomplished, they spend most of their time saving the world, and making me feel bad about my days of shopping and yoga. Therefore, I can not pin blame to these girls for their fashion disasters–that award goes to the pageant stylist (who shall not be named).

Miss World Canada 2012

Prom Queens on crack seemed to be the theme. I was blinded by way too much sequins, taffeta, and embellishment. This group of dresses made RuPaul’s Drag Race look tame. My fellow companion made the best comment, “I didn’t know this was a Halloween show.” I understand a pageant is not a fashion show, but where is the wow factor. These young accomplished girls deserved better styling. ”Hello, grab a steamer people.”

Miss World Canada 2012

Miss World Canada 2012: Attendee (Interesting)

The swimsuit part got male libido racing and cheering for half-naked contestants, but the swimsuits were lack lustre. With Victoria Secret ruling runway skimpy, it’s not hard to steal a few glamour ideas from the angels–I am sure they wouldn’t mind. A beach ball and sun hat, please, my grandmother has better styling at the beach. Where the fuck is the show?!?

Miss World Canada 2012

The male, and female host, also did not have much going on in the style department. Another attendee and presenter, Mr. World Canada, showcased a shiny Jersey Shore outfit, a hot mess, it looked like a condom with legs–I am an equal opportunist when it comes to bad fashion.

Miss World Canada 2012

The highlight of the “show” was when Bollywood entertainer gave the host a dance lesson. Finally, taking home the crown was Tara Teng. Good luck in your future competition Miss. Teng, if you need a stylist, call me.

Tara Teng: Miss Canada World 2012 Winner

MC.

Please take all my comments in fun, remember I am a fashion blogger, not a good-will ambassador, I leave that work to Angelina Jolie.

2012: 05/16
CATEGORY: Fashion Chat
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Muse Profile: Y3

Yohji Yamamoto: Shoe Fetish

The shoe seen round the world, Willow Smith sporting the Y3 high heel shoe, which was captured by every photographer for Spring 2012. I love the shoe!! Most talk shows and “news” shows kept talking about the price. Who cares, real fashion lovers don’t care about price, only style!!! Fuck the price, credit cards take care of that problem.

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Y3 Shoe

What Willow Smith’s fantastic shoe choice made me think about was Yohji Yamamoto. Before Rick Owens ruled street style, Yohji Yamamoto was giving us exaggerated shapes, while blending 80′s Punk into high fashion. Today, he uses Hip-Hop’s shapes, layered with 80′s Punk, and Hipper chic, if we can blend all those together. Well he did.

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Yohji Yamamoto’s Y3 collection, is a connection to street style. Willow Smith is a great example of how we can take apart what is on the runway and make it our own. Labels have become a thing of the past, as every Tom, Dick, and Sally sporting an LV logo bag. Today, real fashionistas still like designer fashion, but look, shape, and context mean so much more.

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Y3 takes all of Yohjo Yamamoto’s main ideas and makes them practical. Made in part with Adidas, Y3 can not be looked at as the little brother to Yohji, but a full on individual brand. Not made for everyone, Y3 take guts and confidence to wear. Goal for Spring, something Y3 to ignite my Spring wardrobe. What about you?

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2012: 05/08
CATEGORY: Muse Profile
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Cover Me: FACETASM

Tokyo Fashion Week Fall 2012: FACETASM

Facetasm Fall 2012

I was doing some research for Tokyo Fashion Week, and I came across one of the coolest collections–FACETASM. I love when I find new things. This Spring I was obsessed with Rick Owens and Givenchy, but Facetasm seems to blend everything I love about both of those collections into one. Also, “hello,” everyone knows I love a scarf, and these are awesome!!

Facetasm Fall 2012

I’ve always felt that fashion today flows from Tokyo street style, into Paris Couture, and then New York mainstream. Milan is always doing its thing on the edge. When I spend time in Japan, I am always amazed that I can wear anything. New York street style is very edgy, like Tokyo, but there is something to Tokyo that is outrageous. Case and point, I am walking down the streets of Shibuya and this girl is waiting for her boyfriend to apply his make-up — flabbergasted! Anyway, I am not here debate “New York Street Style” and “Tokyo Street Style,” both are very unique and amazing to me.

Facetasm Fall 2012

The Facetasm collection designed by Hiromichi Ochiai, did a great job blending street style into a streamlined collection that is sophisticated and wearable. When a collection pushes the limits of style while keeping it wearable is always refreshing. Fashion produces so many collections, but for the average consumer most looks are not practical. This collection has some great fashion and style elements. Created for both men and women, this collection has wonderful points for all. I hope you will find as much inspiration from this collection as I did.

Facetasm Fall 2012

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2012: 04/20
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Fashion Chat: Onassis

Mere Mortal

Hello all, I’ve been a bit M.I.A.. With finals in front of me, and a jammed back schedule behind me, I’ve discovered, I am a mere mortal. Sick in bed, nursing my wounds with food. Of course my mind drifts to clothes. What can a mere mortal buy when stuck in bed. My mind went straight to one of my favourite boutiques in New York: Onassis

Onassis Clothing -New York, NY

Guilty, I am one of those people who pretty much hates everything in my closet at the end of a season, so I pretty much want everything new. One thing I love to wear is designer clothes, and I’ve been known to splurge on designer duds. However, my credit card does not always agree, but I love clothes. I like to mix high and low clothing because it looks fresh and non-pretentious. Hence, I am always looking for the right pieces to fill in my season gaps.

Onassis Clothing -New York, NY

When it comes to fashion, Women rule the world. The choices are endless for women. Men on the other hand are left with very little choice. For creative style, designer duds always seem to be the way to go, but what do you do when you don’t have an endless bank account? Onassis clothing caters to a real male’s wardrobe. Fantastic basics with classic design. I spoke with Josh Garcia, Onassis marketing director, and Andreu David, Onassis creative director about their design philosophy. Andrew also gave me a look at his must-haves for the season. I didn’t get to do much shopping, while at New York Fashion Week, but I had to make a stop into this clothing oasis. Before you get started on your Onassis shopping spree, you have to B-line to their wonderful café in the back, a shopper needs full energy!

Onassis Clothing -New York, NY

Club Monaco, Zara, and H&M have always been a great back-up for guys who want style at a reality price. Well, I found my new favourite reality clothing spot; Onassis is an amazing clothing boutique based in New York. Therefore, you know the style is relaxed and cool. I picked up a few things myself. They also have a boutique in Tokyo, which is a must stop destination in the city. Onassis clothing is also available online, which brings New York to your door step. Problem solved for my mortal moment.

Onassis Clothing -New York, NY

2012: 04/03
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Cover Me: Riddle Me This…

Stepping Up

During NYFW Fall 2012, J.Mendel gave us a big show. Front row seats were full of celebrity guests. Fashionable noted, two sunglass clad twins. Also spotted front row was fashion commentator and stylist, Mary Alice Stephenson. I got a chance to speak with fashion’s globe-trotting Queen backstage at J.Mendel.

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J.Mendel: Pre-Fall 2012

For this year’s Academy Awards red carpet breakdown, Wendy Williams called on Stephenson. She has also dressed major celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, and she is a major contributor to Harper’s Bazzaar, so I knew I was in good hands talking about the inspiration for the J.Mendel show. Minus her credentials, I may have been a little taken by all her compliments to my outfit.

J.Mendel Fall 2012

Kristen Wigg won Oscar gold in J.Mendel this year. J.Mendel is known for amazing furs and modern evening wear, which did not disappoint. I picked a few pieces to highlight Fall 2012.

J.Mendel Fall 2012

2012: 03/21
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Closet Confessions: Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012

Crisis Averted

I can’t say Spring/Summer is one of my favourite fashion seasons. I envy all those light airy people cycling the seawall, playing volleyball at the beach, and sauntering down sideways in light tee’s and cut off shorts–WTF. I am hot, I hate everything in my closet, and I can’t wear layers, I am in consent denial.

Rick Owens: Spring/Summer 2012

In my Givenchy post, last week, I hinted that sometimes I feel lost in my clothing decisions. I felt in a bit of a crisis, as I am watching all these great colourful clothes for Spring. What the hell I am going to wear. Givenchy had some nice ideas, and I have become a great fan. However in my denial of Spring, and of course always shopping a season ahead, boots for Fall entered my mind all weekend.

Rick Owens: Spring/Summer 2012

Therefore, like any fashionista, I was up till 5am scouting every website to find a good pre-season deal. I didn’t find any boots, but what I did run across was some amazing stuff from Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2012. My friend in NY is always wearing his clothes, but I never felt compelled to wear Rick Owens myself. My friend is super creative and works magic with a make-up brush, so I leave creative identity to him. However, Rick has won me over.

Rick Owens: Spring/Summer 2012

These gender bending creations summed a time of breakout expression. Leading my critical thought, Madonna “What it feels like for a Girl.” The concept of men in female garments, has been done to death in the nineties, but Owens has made if feel masculine and contemporary. The looks are strong and confident with no apology–I like that.

Rick Owens: Spring/Summer 2012

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Fashion’s new direction of deconstructing rules, has built a new construction of male identity. As to not make my post so designer driven, I am posting some street style photos to bridge fashion creativity and street reality, based on Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

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Street Style: Rick Owens

Daine-Walker-Wooster-St-An-Unknown-Quantity-Street-Style-Blog2: Interview with this blogger to come...

Wong Faye: Rick Owens Shoes

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2012: 03/19
CATEGORY: Closet Confession
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Fashion Chat: Jeanne Beker

“What You Takin’ bout Willis”

If you told me I would be talking to Fashion Television Host Jeanne Beker one day, I would say your smoking crack. Well light up the pipe because, I am in a haze. Recently during NYFW Fall 2012, Reem Acra show, I had a moment to chat with Fashion Television host, Jeanne Beker, about her career and fashion insight.

Reem Acra: Runway Fall 2012

Let’s start with the show, Reem Acra, Fall 2012. say what?!! Yes, not many of us our familiar with this designer. Well let me tell you who does know Reem Acra: Madonna, Taylor Swift, and Jennifer Lopez. Madonna wore Reem Acra to this year’s Golden Globe Awards, and won, well best dressed for me, and Jennifer Lopez has also been seen in a Reem Acra creations. The collection was sexual, sensual, and fun; the models were confident walking down the runway. Also, Reem Acra has an amazing Bridal collection that is on par with Vera Wang. Here are some looks from NYFW Fall 2012.

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2012 Univision Winter TCA Breakfast: Jennifer Lopez in Reem Acra

Back to Ms. Beker. What do you say when your faced with a women you’ve grown up with your entire life. Living in rural Alberta, she was my only connection to the fashion world. Over 25 years in the business, and still going strong. Hence, you will see how nervous I was speaking to Fashion Television’s talk Queen.

Reem Acra: Runway Fall 2012

First, I must say she was delightful. To be honest I’ve had my eye on her job forever, plotting my move to conquer, however after meeting and chatting with her I concede. I will be more than happy to find my own way, as Jeanne is the master of her craft. Growing up, my battle was between Tim Blanks and Jeanne Beker, both Canadian, and both covering fashion. Tim always seemed to be on point about his assessment of each collection: smart, insightful, and exact. Meanwhile, Jeanne felt more free and unrehearsed. I met both during NYFW Fall 2012, and I respect them both as trail blazers for Canadian fashion coverage. Both put Canada on the map, as champions for fashion. We may not have pockets as deep as Americas, but damn it, we’ll help you sell shit and expose you to the world. “Well done!”

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I must have done something right in my life, at some point, because as I think back and wonder how, not only do I get to share space with Jeanne Beker, but she is standing in front of me talking. I hope you enjoy my backstage interview with Jeanne at Reem Acra. I skipped interviewing the designer, to wait and speak with Jeanne, it was a toss-up, but I am glad I did.

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2012: 03/14
CATEGORY: Fashion Chat
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Raw Edges: Baiyu

BAIYU @ VDS

When you get to an after party, you only have one thing on your mind. Whose wearing what! Well, maybe only me. Victor dE Souza (VDS) had a wonderful after party during NYFW Fall 2012, and he is the man who dresses major singing sensations like Rihanna, Gaga, and Cyndi Lauper, so when I spotted Baiyu, I shouldn’t have been shocked.

Baiyu: Official Website (Source) http://www.baiyuonline.com/site/

I noticed this fashion savvy singer front row during the VDS show. Her style was eclectic and luxurious, “girl, I see your Chanel bag.” Her fur hat was fitting for the cold NY air, but her personality was all sunshine. Check out our Muse Closet interview with Baiyu, to hear how this lovely song bird describes her style.

Baiyu: Backstage @ VDS

When Baiyu told me she was a singer, I was curious to know her musical style. I admit, l’ve grown up listening to Asian pop music, so my mind was racing to see if this girl was on my iTunes playlist–I was wrong. This American Asian signer sent me her track, and I almost fainted–girl has soul.

Baiyu: Official Website (Source) http://www.baiyuonline.com/site/

Her music, like her personality, is electric. Her smooth alluring voice reminds me of great R&B divas. Her singing chops are authentic and original, like her style. I am now obsessed with her, and her music is on my iTunes in full rotation. Check out her videos and music for yourself. (Baiyu: YouTube Channel)

VDS SHOW

2012: 03/07
CATEGORY: Raw Edges
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Fashion Chat: Miss World Canada 2012

Muse Profile: Y3

Cover Me: FACETASM

Fashion Chat: Onassis

Cover Me: Riddle Me This…

Closet Confessions: Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012

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Raw Edges: Baiyu

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