Fashion Showgoer

Courtesy of: The Sartorialist

This woman took some risks, but I like how

it all came together. It's unexpected and a little

wonky, yet extremely chic.

Trying on Shoes with My Darlings

Two of my three darling pups have joined me in trying on shoes.

They're not having as much fun as I'm having.

Can you tell? ^^

I bought these shoes last season after saving up.

They're "museum quality". The design is really sculptural

and the colors are gorgeous!

They're also surprisingly comfortable.

These shoes should come with a warning that reads:

"May cause vertigo."

They are one of the highest pair of heels I own.

I'll only wear them with my boyfriend

as my chaperone.

I love the shirt I'm wearing. It's Marc by Marc Jacobs.
I bought it in South Korea while I was teaching and

making some serious dough.

-A reward for all of my hard work!

Ankle Boot, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fall 2008

Leather and Suede Sandals, BALENCIAGA Precollection 2009

What am I going to do about those sandals?

(very loud sigh)

It's a good thing they're a little too high for my liking.

Also, I only tend to spend more on items that

can be worn for many years. Although these sandals

are unique enough to escape all trends, they'd be a

little too sexy and impractical in a few years to come, for me anyhow.

I saw them on my last shopping excursion.

They'll eventually probably go on sale, since

I've noticed that all the atypical shoes (the nice ones),

get left on the shelves.

We shall see.

Leather Leggings

Without a doubt, there is at present

a large following of fashion lovers sporting

tight shiny black leggings everywhere. I'm not sure

who started this craze, but I'm definitely loving the trend!

I own a pair of member's only liquid leggings and they're

great. I can pair them with short skirts, dresses, tunics,

t-shirts, and so much more.

I had actually been wanting a pair of

leather leggings, but couldn't afford to buy any

for the longest time. All of the one's I've seen

are $400.00 to over $1000.00!

But I'll let you in on something...

I'm getting a pair custom made by a seller

I found on ebay.

The store is called, Colors of Passion, and they

will make you a pair that fits you like a glove for

just over $100.00. I'm sure they'll turn out

beautiful and will be just as nice as any other.

http://stores.ebay.in/COLORS-OF-PASSION

Although I like my liquid leggings, I'm opting for

a leather pair, because I believe it will look more polished

and sophisticated. I will also be able to wear them well

after the liquid legging trend fades, which, I'm

very sure it will.

There is definitey, in my opinion, an age limit to wearing

liquid leggings, but my leather leggings will

see me through the years to come!

TRY THESE ON FOR SIZE

-Playing Dressup-
I'm wearing a Club Monaco sleeveless blouse and

high-waisted pouffy skirt. The belt is hand-made by

a Canadian designer named Susana Erazo. I met her

at the ElleShow last year and fell in love with this belt

when I visited her booth. She was so helpful and cool.

She even gave me a discount!

This particular belt was later featured in Elle Canada.

You can view her work on her website,

http://www.susanaerazo.com/

Do you like my shoes?

I do!

And Another Bill Bites The Dust!

Talk about quick service! Thank-you Mel. My sandals arrived today!

These are sooooo chic! (How many exclamation marks can I use in one post?^^)

These lovelies are "vegan". Many long hours went into hand-making

them to look like leather using non-animal and eco-friendly materials.

And that's why they cost so much! But I had no choice...

I couldn't part with them. I used the "cost-per-wear" principle when I decided to

buy these.They're unique and have a twisted yet classic shape.

I'm sure I'll wear them for a long long time. Don't anyone criticize me for buying

another pair! You wouldn't part a girl from her shoes would you?^^

P.S. I may be addicted to shoes. Shhh...don't tell SA! (shoeaholics anon)

Yay! I love these shoes.

I had all the time in the world to search for shoes!

After searching high and low from high-end

stores to high-street to just about

every nook and cranny, I laid my eyes

on these puppies. I found them at Aldo, and they kicked

all the other candidates to the curb!

I described them to my boyfriend

as shoes from outer space, because he doesn't

understand fashion or fashion lingo.

No matter how I would explain, he would see them

as space shoes. And I love him for that!

Anyway, I was so surprised when I tried them on,

because they were so comfortable and sturdy.

I don't own any wedge heels, but

I think I will own more in the future, as they are

super comfortable. I'm all about comfort when it comes

to my feet.

I also saw Mel, my saleslady friend, who

has lovingly agreed to hold a pair of shoes for me.

The store strictly holds items for only 48 hours, but she

told me that she would keep changing the dates on the holding slip

until my next paycheck. She also let me search through their

catalogue for shoes that the store will be receiving in the future! We

sat and chatted about shoes for like twenty minutes.

I'll be sure to thank her with a note when the transaction is complete.

I'll post a picture of my new shoes when they get here.

Tip: It's great to develop a relationship with

sales associates. They can help you when you really need it, and

if you meet a really great person, you can trust

him or her to not sell you something just to make a sale.

I told Mel that I was only there to look, and

she laughed and said it wasn't a problem and looked with me.

Perusing The Cosmetic Shelves

I decided to add a few pictures of me to my blog.

This is the latest one I could find. I'm wearing a tired, old black

coat, but I added some edge with my navy and red

Alexander McQueen skull scarf (barely visible). I'm in love with it, despite the fact

that it has been overworn by celebs and stylesetters alike.

The chiffon is rich and the colors work really well together and

can liven up just about any outfit.

It's a classic, in an odd sort of way.

I wonder if I'll still wear it on occasion when I'm old and grey.

I took this picture for my Korean cyworld blog last summer I think. This was just me having a little fun playing dress up. (It's a Korean thing.)

Mom's Vintage Accessories

This is a not-so-recent picture of me posing to show off my mom's vintage

leopard belt. Green jeweled eyes and rhinestones adorn its gold metal face.

Oh! The bag is vintage Capezio. It's made from the softest buttery leather!

S'More Balmain Please

The structured shoulders remind me of Balenciaga. (Forgive me for warping the images. In an attempt to

size down the images using my cursor, the models' faces became distorted. But maybe, this is a good thing...^^)

I love all the jackets from this collection. Had I the money, I would have loved to get one. (HEARTBROKEN SIGH)

This look is so cute and

edgy. I'm liking the shoes!

This look is available

at Saks.com.

The dress is Haute Hippie

and the shoes are

Dolce Vita and they are

relatively inexpensive.

Balmain

Balmain Structured Shoulder Jacket

Me likey!

I'm loving these shoes!

Presenting My Latest Obsession

I've posted previously that I wanted to purchase a few vintage

vogue magazines. Sadly, I waited too long and was not able

to get my hands on the ones I really wanted, which dated back

to the 1900s. I am still very happy with the ones I was able to get.

One is a traveller's issue from 1947 and the other is a Christmas

Gift issue from 1953. The latter has great significance because

that was the year my mom was born. I've greatly enjoyed looking

through the pages. The clothing, accessories, and ads featured in the

magazines are all so beautiful. I have decided to frame them as

art and will hopefully be able to find the right place for them

to be hung. I will also be collecting more illustrated vintage fashion

magazines in the future. I think they'll look so chic

hung together somewhere.

This is me at Toronto's L'Oreal Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2009 collections. After a whole day's worth of shopping and dining, my boyfriend and I were able to catch one of the last shows of the evening. We were able to see Andy The Anh's new collection for spring, and it was quite good. I didn't upload any pictures from the show, because my camera pretty much produced only blurred photos. It was quite a spectacle. The show featured an electric violinist who played adaptations of Nirvana and other modern songs.

Spring Shopping List

Blazer

Killer Dress

Killer Sandals

Note: Learn to build your wardrobe on a budget by investing

in a FEW key pieces each season. Choose clean and classic shapes

that will stand the test of time, OR go for something really

unique and striking that will never go out of style.

Keep in mind that spending a little more on these pieces

will be worth it in the long run.

(I have this great little blazer in my closet that I

bought about 5 years ago. It was a little pricey, but thanks to

it's clean lines and great construction you'd think I bought it yesterday.)

I will be investing in a longer blazer this year that can be

dressed up or down with jeans, a tank and skirt, or a cute and sexy dress.

When it comes to shoes, I don't mind splurging

for a well-constructed and well-designed pair.

Shoes can be like walking art and can (with the risk of sounding

trite) "make or break an outfit".

While I'm not one to wear an ensemble that screams

for attention on my small frame, I'm starting to feel quite

comfortable in shoes that aren't so shy.

I'm loving the black strappy little thing above.

Buy Now And Read: Kate Moss Style by Angela Buttolph

Anyone who believes that Kate Moss is a true style icon will enjoy this book. I certainly did. Angela Buttolph tries to answer the question: Was Kate Moss born with style? Read and discover how the world of fashion found her, how she developed her unique sense of style, and how she has turned into one of the most powerful fashion icons of our time.

Gush

Ooh... These are to die for!

Don't let them intimidate you.

I saw a gorgeous girl wearing these

at Holt's over her skinny jeans.

She was so chic.

I couldn't help but gush over them

as well as her lipstick red Birkin.

Let's hope Louboutin comes up with something

similar next fall and also hope that he

doesn't make them too steep -in heel and price!

Knowing me, I would also be more

comfortable in a pair that hit just over

the knee.

Latest Obsession: Original Vintage Vogues

I am currently saving up for some vintage vogue magazines. I've got my eye on a couple issues from the 20's, 30's, 50's, and 60's. They are completely intact and in good condition. I can't wait to go through them. It will be wonderful to see all the fashions from the different decades. Moreover, it will give me some insight into the lifestyles of women in the past. I may decide to place the covers in frames, but this will devalue them, so I'm not so sure. In any case, I am definitely excited to get my hands on a few issues!

Following the Sartorialist - Courtesy of Vogue

For a look at fashion around the globe, look to the Sartorialist. He captures fashion in every form - good or bad.

Inquiring Mind: Really, how many NEW designs have designers come up with in the last decade, which have not been reminiscent of past decades?

When we look at the designs that have come off the runway in the last decade or so, how many of them are unique and not based on designs from past decades? For a few seasons now, we have seen collections where designers have created beautiful pieces reminiscent of the past. My favorite collections include designs that have modernized looks from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Don't get me wrong. I'm so happy that I get to rummage through my mother's closet to find pieces that I can incorporate into my current wardrobe. I love emulating past style icons, such as Twiggy in my babydol mod dresses or Audrey Hepburn in my high-waisted skirts. But I'm left wondering, if we are continually looking towards the past for inspiration, what do we have in the modern age that strongly defines our era? When we look back at the 80's, which is a big trend these days, we can clealy depict what the fashion was like then. Today, where you see inspiration being pulled from all eras, what image will come to the mind's of people who ask: What did they wear in the 21st century? Well, I'm not complaining at all. I love everything there is to do with fashion. I was just curious that's all. I'm wondering now, if anyone else feels the same way. Hmmm....

Jill Stuart Fall 2008

Check out Jill Stuart's fall collection at http://www.jillstuart.com/ . It's quite girly as always and quite trendy. I love the over-the-knee high boots! Jill Stuart is somewhat affordable, so even if you're
strapped for cash, you could buy a
couple of investment pieces every so often.

Must-Haves for Now

Leather Bombers

High-Waisted Skirts

Dark Leggings & Tights

Cute Lil Booties

(Featured Booties: Christian Louboutin - Sigh...)