Chanel

Can somebody explain this Chanel couture to me please?

Nuff said.

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! 

Lucky

Check out these horse shoes by Iris Schieferstein at the Virtual Shoe Museum.

New work

This was a shoot I did in March for my take on the spring/summer trend of underwear as outerwear and they are being shown as the banners for the Calgary Fashion site. I used vintage coats from Cat's Eye Vintage under some intimate apparel from the Bay and Holt Renfrew (don't worry there were tights on underneath!) and paired it with some beautiful Jewelry from Rubaiyat and Holt Renfrew. The colored wig epaulets were inspired by Martin Margiela and were on loan from Deva Dave and I paired it with an amazing Prada necklace. The photographers, Wilkosz + Way, used a flashlight or two to create the lighting effect. I actually helped by waving one of the flashlights around as did the make-up artist Alicjia Wilkosz; it was a real group effort! And of course I used lots of color, quel surprise, and my favorite model, Ania B!