FFWD Fall Fashion

It is always challenging to shoot spring in winter and fall in summer so after posting about the amazing installation, River of Light, this summer, I decided to set the ffwd fall fashion issue against it as a backdrop. I love the way Creatmosphere lights their projects and it made me think of fall and the changing colors of the trees.  Colin Way was so fast on this one as we only had 2 hours between it getting dark and when they cut the power to the installation at Prince's Island Park. Teslin Ward did the make-up at the studio, beforehand along with Phillip Elliot on hair, and we set up a makeshift wardrobe room in the park. Kelsey Sirucek from Mode Models and her boyfriend Jeremy Scnieder were good sports as the weather here in August was terrible. In fact there was a huge thunderstorm (with hail!) right before we left for the location. All in all a fun shoot and it was amazing to see the installation so late at night with no one else around.

  

You can view the full story on line (we had a page cut!) and pick up your hard copy this week.

Layering

I know it is only just summer here in western Canada but I am already thinking of fall. It's out in the stores and really, it's been so cold here that it's hard not to think about wool and leather and fur. In a way it is more of a non seasonal way of dressing that works in this climate with opportunities for layering. Here are some of my favorite layering looks for fall.

One of my favorite ways is how Marc did it at Louis Vuitton, just throw a chunky knit over a great dress! What a terrific way to use some of your summer dresses in the fall or keep warm on a cool summer evening.

I love the skinny belt Prada used with those thick sweaters.

 Dries Van Noten's casual fleece with a dressy floral.

I am especially enjoying the contrast of the casual and the formal. It is a great way to work the ladylike trend without getting too prissy. If you need me I will be in my closet digging out my old chunky knit sweaters. 

Prada

Looks like I will be getting some Prada socks this fall. And shoes.


And do you think these collars are sold separately?

Ladylike neutrals, a pop of color, and a whole lot of texture. I love it!

Vogue Collections

How I am planning my fall wardrobe. Best 50 bucks you will spend!

I ❤ Marc

Let me share with you the accessories trend of the season; FUR BAGS. 

BEAVER BAGS!!

Everyone knows I am a sucker for fur, so holy shit, put it together with Marc Jacobs and BANG! POW! I haven't been this excited about handbags since, well, ever! Every other collection seems to have at least one in every conceivable style and skin. I will NEED to save up my money for one. The only thing I can hope is that it is too weird for everyone else and I can get one on sale! I just have to wait until JANUARY to buy one (or receive one for my birthday *hint*). 

PS This Roger Vivier one is the one everyone is getting all pissy about but I think it's because it has the cute little raccoon head on it! Aw! I hope it has the tail on the back!