Over the Knee Boots

I am so happy that so many designers are doing the

over-the-knee boots for fall 2009! I posted last year that

I really wanted to buy a pair this fall, and now I will surely

be able to find a pair. I swear that Kate Moss was probably

the one who kickstarted this trend way back when she

was photographed traipsing around London looking so

chic and effortless in hers. I can't wait! I'm not spending a

dime until fall comes around for I've seen way too many

beautiful things!

Jane Aldridge

This fashion darling needs no introduction. Jane Aldridge,

has been featured in TeenVogue and TeenVogue Korea.

It's hard to imagine that this inspiring gal is only in her mid teens!

She has a truly innate sense of style and is not afraid to express

herself sartorially. If you haven't checked out her blog yet,

it's worth seeing! Her mom, Judy Aldridge also has her own

blog and is also very stylish in her own right.

She also runs a new vintage clothing store online and is

designing clothing!

I am waiting for her clothes to be available online.

She has designed a beautiful blouse, which screams for attention!

I will have to post a picture up next time.

Before I forget, here is the link to Miss Aldridge's blog,

where you can also find a link to her cool mom's blog.

http://www.seaofshoes.com/

Thanks to blogger Jane Aldridge for letting everyone know about Sophie Arancio's (pictured first) blog!Miss Arancio is like the female Sartorialist and takes beautiful photos of really cool people. She herself is very beautiful and very stylish as well. I love the picture just below Sophie's. I love the French! They are so forward in fashion and effortlessly chic! Style seems innate in them. I wish I was French!

You can see Sophie Arancio's blog at:

http://www.nast-magazine.fr/

Repurposed Lego Jewelry

I love these cuff-like bracelets by Emiko Oye!

I found these bracelets on http://www.objectfetish.com/

a shopping website that features artists from around the world.

Emiko Oye not only creates jewelry but sculptures

as well, using recycled materials.

Her work has been exhibited in the US and in Europe.

I personally like the first and last bracelets!

Shots from British Vogue January 2009

By far, British and Paris Vogue along with British Harper's Bazaar

have got to be my absolute favorite publications!

I loved the fall issues from 2008 and I'm loving the spring issues

as well. There's just so much to observe and take in from them.

When I pop into Chapters and see a new issue on the shelf,

I feel like I do on Christmas morning!

The issues are released like 2 months after

their publication date here in Canada, but I don't hesitate.

I've been cutting back though, because they cost so much...

Some Killer Spatted Heels

This ad was taken from British Harper's Bazaar.

These shoes are SO COOL!

Mom's Retro Vintage Dior Sunglasses

I had found this pair hiding in my mom's accessory drawer back in the summer.

I was flipping through a magazine the other day and saw a pair of

Dior sunglasses being advertised for this spring. They were exactly like

my Mom's old pair. A perfect example of how fashion is cyclical...

These look so much better than in the pictures.

I remember looking at a photo of my mom and me at a theme park.

She had a leopard print top on and had these sunnies on.

When I find the picture, I'll be sure to post it!

My mom's got such great stuff. She was more into fashion

back in the 80s and 90s than she is right now.

She's still gorgeous though!

CHANEL

HAUTE COUTURE

PRINTEMPS 2009

The haute couture collection was

so crisp and clean. The entire collection,

according to Karl Lagerfeld,

was inspired by a fresh sheet of white

paper.

This could be felt not only in

the design of the clothes,

but in the hair ornaments, and in

the set as well.

The collection begins with several

suits, each made up of several

pieces.

They featured the same structured,

yet light silhouttes all done in

a contemporary style.

You will then be amazed at

all of the intricate details

in the looks to follow.

The lace, beadwork, sequins,

fabrics, and cuts are so beautiful.

The pictures here do not do

the collection any justice.

You must go to the CHANEL website

and view the entire collection.

http://www.chanel.com/

Jill Stuart Fall 2009

Fall 2009 looks have already been released along the runways

by many designers. I haven't followed up on all of the shows, but of course,

I am very much liking the Jill Stuart collection, especially the shoes and lace

up boots! Jill Stuart always remains true to her girlish and ethereal

customs, but there was definitely a rock and roll vibe.

Many other collections were also showing a lot of black,

white, and leather, but in a very mannish tone.

My Lambswool Vest

I'm wearing a Jill Stuart dress from the fall 2007 collection.

I bought it overseas in South Korea.

I actually wore this outfit on my last trip to Toronto

with my grandma -minus the boots!

(I wore flat boots that day, which, I actually borrowed from

my grandma. I guess you can call them vintage!)

I bought this black curly-haired lambswool vest

on the Internet a while ago. There were three different lengths

to choose from, and I ended up choosing a shorter

length. I think I would have preferred the longer

cut, but this will do.The quality is so great in

comparison to its cost. Maybe in the fall I'll order

the longer one.

My poor Bangul! He's looking at all that wool and

thinking, 'I hope I'm not next!'

His fur is very similar. Its curly and soft!

Actually, I believe the wool was sheared, so

there wasn't any cruelty involved.

My other little dog is actually preoccupied in

the picture. She had spotted something on top of

the table and wanted me to get it down for her.

(By the way, sorry for the boring backdrops.

This room is actually my sister's.
It's the only room with enough lighting to take pictures.)

A Gift From My Better Half

For my 25th birthday, my boyfriend took me shopping

and said that I could buy anything I wanted.

After hours of perusing, I chose these ankle boots.

(They're called "Bang Bang" and

I think they're quite befitting to celebrate turning 25!)

These are also one of the highest pair of heels I

own. They boast a 10cm heel!

I won't go anywhere with these on without my boyfriend in tow.

We've dated on and off for over 8 years,

and he's never done this before!

I never expected it, but it was

a nice surprise.

I will treasure these forever.

Thank you for being so patient.

Thank you for liking them, even when I know

you really don't.

I know how you hate ankle boots!

Thank you.

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.