Monthly Archives: November 2011

CHEAP MONDAY DOUBLE SHOT: A/W 2011 & S/S 2012!

I am not fond of Winter. Here in Vancouver it means grey skies and rain. And more rain. So, any reason to look forward to spring sounds good to me!  My favorite Swedish label Cheap Monday have already released their … Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE: NEW DESIGNER COLLABORATION – MARNI x H&M

Check out this exclusive video of the new collaboration between Marni & H&M! On March 8th 2012, a Marni at H&M collection will be released worldwide! The collection mixes Tribal prints with Bauhaus graphics in a playful, colorful way that catches the … Continue reading

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THE DUTCH ARE FROM THE FUTURE

Future Sentiments are from Amsterdam, and they definitely have a unique style. Though not overly complicated, their tops stand up on their own so well that anything else you wear would need to be a lot more subdued (black jeans … Continue reading

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CAP IT OFF.

Today’s post is  by guest blogger, Jill Magee-Fosdick!  Check out her lifestyle blog,         Stuff I Love! One of the best ways to finish a winter look is to add a great hat. Fall/Winter 2011 has a  showcase of awesome options. … Continue reading

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Street Wear and Kids Bikes: ANIMAL BMX

BMX and street-wear go together like peanut butter and jelly …and even more so in the street-riding scene on the American East coast where hip-hop and BMX go hand in hand. Quintessential brand Animal has always been on the forefront … Continue reading

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Socks, Baby.

Royalties makes excellent socks. Really, who doesn’t love a good pair of socks? I found this wonderful Parisian company in WAD magazine, and felt they deserved recognition.  They do one thing, and they do it well, and I commend them … Continue reading

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Lookbook.nu x Armani Exchange Holiday Winter Wear Collection

Social style website Lookbook.nu  latest brand collaboration features excellent jackets, coats & blazers from the Armani Exchange Holiday Winter Wear Collection, styled by LOOKBOOK.nu’s own Rachel, Jenny, Erika, Shea and Bethany. Textured Aviator Coat styled by Rachel-Marie Jones Bookmark on … Continue reading

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TRAINERSPOTTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2011/2012

Trainerspotter. To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. I will refrain from making any statements like “they’re blowin’ up” seeing as Trainerspotter‘s dedicated icon is a hand grenade. What I will say is that Trainerspotter … Continue reading

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QHUIT (Q8) Fall/Winter 2011

One of the front runners of French street wear right now is QHUIT(or Q8 if you like).  According to the world-respected WAD magazine (and hands down my favorite mag) “QHUIT is becoming one of the pillars of French street-wear”. Founded … Continue reading

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A Brand Born Out of Pride of a Son for His Father

Before we talk about the clothing, first I need to say that I love to Freeman T. Porter story: Freeman T. PORTER was a U.S. Army soldier from St. Louis, Missouri, with a suggestive first name. He landed on European … Continue reading

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Mr. Last name First name (Style on Ryerson)

I really love Ryerson’s jacket. I’ve always wanted a pair of those shoes. I am jealous because I would look silly in that hat, and he doesn’t.  PS you smell like tequila. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading

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One for the Boys: How to Size a Suit

Came across this excellent video on proper suit sizing that every well dressed man should know.  This video is one of an entire series from clothiers T.M Lewin, and they have an entire YouTube channel dedicated to sartorial education. It’s … Continue reading

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Holy T and A! It’s The 2011 Victoria Secret Fashion Show!

Now, lets not kid ourselves. I would be hard pressed to call any of this “fashion”…. maybe “bedroom fashion”.  But really, this is a circus. A circus with sparkles and boobs. And that’s OK with me. Kanye was there. Nicki … Continue reading

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Murder at Lululemon

More controversy from the worlds leading yoga apparel retailer. Via The Huffington Post: Last week’s guilty verdict in the trial of 28-year-old Brittany Norwood — accused of first-degree murder in the grisly slaying of her 30-year old co-worker Jayna Murray … Continue reading

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The Best of Fall Fashion

From the runways and the streets, fall fashion is here.  I asked my friends what their favorite parts of fall fashion were, and they let me know that everything from the cool days and rosy cheeks to the boots, coats, … Continue reading

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Breakdancing is Still Awesome.

This post has nothing to do with fashion, but everything to do with creativity.  Little known fact about me: when I was much younger, and much thinner, I was a competitive breakdancer. Fo Real…. but trust me, I was never … Continue reading

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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo vs Trent Reznor vs H&M

Fashion, Movies and Industrial Music…together at last! The North American version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo will be out soon, and I am excited for the movie, and the Trent Reznor composed soundtrack! I loved the score that … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Kitsilano

Saw this fellow while out on my lunch break from work. Only had my iPhone, but his scarf really caught my eye, so I had to get a quick photo.  He’s got a great all-around look for the Fall, with … Continue reading

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