The pressure is ALMOST over

HEEYYY lovelies x

So I officially finished my portfolio to get into University for Fashion & Design!! Woop! I’m so happy and so excited for the review session invite, and there’s actually one more assignment that they’re supposed to send me along with the invite but that happens in April. I’m really curious as to know what it is! Any who, I’ve done some serious damage to my sleeping pattern. Everyday I’ve been waking up at 2-3pm, and sleep at around 7am. It’s really scary because I’ve gotten too used to this :S

If you haven’t seen any pics on my Instagram, I’ve actually been updating it like crazy in regards to the process of what finances my portfolio. Here’s a few photos!!

DEFINITELY had a lot of this goin’ on… you know, dehydration, and like dozens of cups of coffee and constant scribbling in my journal to keep me sane and “organized.”

I was assigned to initially make a journal on local Canadian fashion retailers, but I decided to add in an international retailer journal as well because that’s really where my heart’s at. Plus, they’re funner to research. I learned. So. Much. From this. Fashion marketing is not ever going to be my forte; I can’t imagine having to constantly write reports and articles on brands, collections, specific pieces, big names in fashion, and just… you know, define today’s fashion in a bunch of words. I totally wish I had the ability to full-fledgedly enjoy that aspect, but I do get very lazy and am so tempted to just use slang and slack it off to get my point across. We’ll leave this to the experts and real fashion geeks

For this, I had to compile two finished art pieces in any medium and talk about why I included them, not a description.

Some more article work… See anything familiar as of recent from this blog?

Some of the stuff I included in my second piece for the “2 Finished Pieces + Brief Analysis” part. In total, there were 9 of these card drawings and I ended up putting them on a pink cardboard with cheetah print for the background (duh!!!). It looked like a mini collection for what I’ve been diggin’ in 2013. Oh, and I used watercolour, HB pencil, and some Copics.

Before adding in all that extra detail on the pink board.

I totally forgot to take pictures of the clothes I made, but they included a grey a-line dress, a black kimono jacket made of suede, a grey cropped turtleneck muscle tank, a sheer white button-up blouse, deep plum trouser pants (there’s a couple of photos on Instagram), and some older clothes I made as a noob like a neon green circle skirt and one of the dresses I made to for my grad photos so I wouldn’t have to buy another one.

Thanks for all the dozens and tons of new follows, and stuff!!! I really, REALLY appreciate it! Wish me luck on my portfolio review! I’ll make a post on how it goes and will definitely be Tweeting about it like nuts.

I’ll put up a new blog post soon that doesn’t have to do with school!! Hehee.

xo

Portfolio Pressure

Hey there!!

It’s currently 5:50am where I’m at and that suddenly feels like midnight to me. Wanna know why? Well, maybe because I’ve done nothing but stay home during my last week of spring break to finish my portfolio for university. I’ve sewn, drawn, painted, written, photoshopped, photographed and most importantly drank tons of coffee to increase my heart rate and chances of surviving. It’s sad because I lost count of all the people and plans I had to bail on.. Sigh!

Literally, from the moment I wake up until the sun rises the following day, I am doing nothing but work. I eat while I work, talk, tweet, write, schedule and blahdiblah as I work. It’s insane, but this is what will get me in school!!

Here’s a peek of what my week’s been like. Enjoy.

See you in the next post!!

xo

Snaps from Tokyo Fashion Week

It’s kind of weird that I’m doing a wrap-up of TFW instead of VFW (where I come from), but it’s just.. my favourite.. country.. ever… for style! VFW wrap-up will be up real soon I haven’t been attending much since my university portfolio due date is this week so I’m really excited and it’s all I’ve been working on!! Wish me luck!

Any who, if you’re wondering, most of these shots are from Style.com and taken by Hbnam or found in the Tokyo Fashion Week tag on Twitter!

Sophie Fisher opening Tokyo Fashion Week

Rita Ora at Tokyo Fashion Week! She’s in Jimmy Choo ‘Mogul’ heels.

Some more Rita!

Anrealage

I need these shoes in my life.

Et Momonakia

Style & Grace from Christian Dada

Final look from Cotoo

Mint Collection

Motonari Ono

Motonari Ono

Motonari Ono

Final look from Conny Groenwegen, wrapping up Tokyo Fashion Week.

I’m utterly jealous of everyone who got to attend. One day, I will make it over to Tokyo for Fashion Week! Looking at these photos already get me so giddy inside!!

xo

Clover Canyon Los Angeles

So, I wanna introduce to you guys a clothing brand based out of LA that I stumbled upon not too long ago, lurking through Taylor Tomasi Hill’s Instagram @ttomasihill… I think. I can’t remember, but when I think of how I found this brand, I think of her! So we’ll leave it at that for now.

What makes me go absolutely CRAZY about Clover Canyon is– you probably have already noticed– their prints!! Their eccentric, crazy, trippy, cheerful and crazy amount of prints they put in just about every single design are amaze balls!! I am a HUGE fan of print, and these guys know how to execute it very, very well. A lot of people have this thing against print-on-print but it’s really only a matter of how you wear them– don’t let the prints wear you, they can be really controlling of your appearance!

Some of their prints remind me of the things you’d see at traditional clothing markets in Africa, the visual player on Windows Media Player or Apple, really trippy movements of light, the garments and robes of ancient kings and queens, and so on…

Clover Canyon is mainly a women’s wear brand, founded in 2011. Quite new for a brand doing so well, hey?! A lot of celebrities have actually been sporting looks from them. Their SS 2013 collection has become a serious matter to be desired and coveted over…

Their tailoring and attention to detail is amazing. I love a great garment that 1) has fascinating print, 2) wonderful design and silhouette, 3) tailored to be perfectly structured around the body as is.

I’m really digging the ensemble of the printed trouser and blazer in the above picture on the far left. I’m really a fan of sharp, structured designs and I feel the pointed-toe heels make the tuxedo-esque look empoweringly feminine! Their clothes look wearable for an everyday-eyecatcher mindset and every piece of seen from Clover Canyon carry that wow factor in a design. I can honestly say I’ve never seen any other brand quite like this; the consistency of their ability to catch the attention of what could’ve been potential “overlookers” never failed to amaze me. There hasn’t been one piece that looks plain or boring.

I’ve got one request to make: Clover Canyon, PLEASE set up a shop up here in Vancouver!! For the sake of my unfulfilled desires, we NEED you!

“Christina Ricci looked gorgeous in our Cool Rider Dress, styled by @mrbradgoreski“

Paula Patton posing with her hubby, Robin Thicke, in Clover Canyon at Sundance Insitute Benefit in LA

Solange Knowles during SxSW in a Clover Canyon outfit from their Spring 2013 collection

If you guys are interested in Clover Canyon, here’s a link to their Twitter and official website:

@CloverCanyon

http://clovercanyon.com

I recommend you check them out if you’re really into the  ”WOW factor” type of clothing!

xo

2013 Kids Choice Awards: Purple & Orange Carpet

Hi guys

So I watched the 2013 Kids Choice Awards today– and yes, I did vote! I stayed home as plans had quickly shifted mid-day. Today was really unstable but at least I got to do something: witness the outfits of very familiar faces at the KCAs.

What I really like about the dress code at KCA is that you don’t necessarily have to dress up too fancy for it, just.. look good. I mean, Kylie Jenner and Jaden Smith in a Msfts hoodie, Selena Gomez in a cute soft peplum and white shorts, and Dwight Howard in practice attire.. this isn’t the Grammys! And it’s the Kids Choice Awards, so the attire all the celebs wore today were pretty appropriate. Here’s a recap on some of the winning nominees and what they wore to the event.

Jaden and his sister, Willow, on the Orange Carpet. I adore how the spikey-haired star matched her white dress a pair of tough Chanel boots– it really sets the tone for an innocent angel who can kick ass!

Okay, so for a while now, I’ve been really into that black-on-black attire so that means I’ve definitely been obsessing over Jaden Smith’s style for about… 4 months now? Longer, maybe? Keeping up with his Instagram @msftsrepublic makes me wish his entire closet showed up in mine. Yep, a closet full of all black boyish clothes– like a dream to me. Kylie’s been on the black-on-black kinda thing too; they seem pretty close!

Here’s Kylie in similar, all-black (kind of) attire by Msfts as well, and her favourite Cartier bracelets.

She was constantly asked on the day of the KCAs why she showed up in a hoodie, and not all fancied up, like the other ladies who showed up, in more dressy attire. She mentioned in her Keek, “because nobody else was gonna do it!” Kylie really typified that she can still rock a casual outfit even at an award show. GET IT GIRL! Comfy is everything!

Here’s Katy Perry showing some legs in a printed Herve Leger dress in beautiful pointy Louboutins! She’s wearing earrings by Nikki Baker and EF Collection, along with bracelets by Melinda Maria. Katy Perry won the nomination of Best Female Artist against Adele, Taylor Swift and Pink! Amazing, yet again not a surprise, Katy!!

Here is the ever so talented Victoria Justice in a Pia Pauro dress and a Nancy Gonzalez clutch!! Her dress really makes it seem as if it’s summer time because of the fun patterns and bright colours.. but what gives? This took place in LA, where it’s always summer. She also won the award for Favorite TV Show, even though the show stopped airing not too long ago! Impressive!

Here is Miranda Cosgrove who shows up in a very vocal and bold Stella McCartney dress, peep-toes by Giuseppe Zanotti and a Jimmy Choo clutch. She was also a nominee for Favorite TV Show.

The gorgeous Pretty Little Liar’s actress (Aria) Lucy Hale arrives to the KCA’s in a wonderful Dior dress that has the perfect amount of volume and pleating below the waist, Brian Atwood shoes and a Bauble Bar necklace. She presented the awards with Logan Lerman for Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp.

The Twilight Star, Kristen Stewart, arrives in a beautiful ensemble by Osman and shoes by Christian Louboutin. She is nominated tonight for Favorite Movie Actress recognized for her role in the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn pt. 2, up against The Hunger Games (Jennifer Lawrence), The Mysterious Island (Vanessa Hudgens), and The Avengers (Scarlett Johansson). Eventually, after being covered in slime during the show, she changes into a pair of comfy black flats.

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Selena Gomez’s outfit was so cute and fitting for the event! Not too casual, not too dressy. Her outfit was sitting on the line between plain and elegant; simple. She’s wearing a super adorable Oscar de la Renta peplum top and shorts, along with what looks like stunning velvet heels by Gucci and a Diane Von Furstenberg clutch. She also happened to pick up an award for Favorite Television Actress for her work in Wizards of Waverly Place!

Dude, seriously. I haven’t a clue of where Johnny got his outfit from, but I REALLY dig his whole look! He looks like some grungy western cowboy-esque type of guy. I love it, he stood out the most to me in the KCAs, and it literally speaks ‘Johnny Depp’! So, he ended up coming home with an award for Favorite Actor in Dark Shadows. Sick show, Depp! Can’t get over his outfit.

xo

Recap of World Mastercard Fashion Week/Toronto Fashion Week!

So WMCFW, aka Toronto Fashion Week, wrapped itself up today! It started on Sunday along with Tokyo and Spain Fashion Week, and I was keeping up as best as I can with how Toronto was going.

Some really really awesome designers were there such as Pavoni, Joe Fresh, Stephen Caras, Lucian Matis, Thomas Balint, Mackage, and the beautiful and talented Caitlin Power!!! I’ll show you guys a few of my favourite shots that I found while looking through #wmcfw.

Lucian Matis from @a1exanderliang

Lucian Matis plaid gown @a1exanderliang

Lucian Matis finale from @a1exanderliang

CAITLIN POWER <3 @a1exanderliang

Rudsak from @a1exanderliang

Thomas Balint from @a1exanderliang

Close-up on Pavoni backstage!!

Pavoni<3 This is too couture. The fringes and the beading make this dress a total masterpiece.

Pavoni, I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. I love it. This looks like this dress is a part of her and resembles of some winter princess. I wonder how long the handsewing took for the beads/crystals..? Absolutely going crazy over the fact that it’s nude-on-nude-on-nude and the crystals make it look like her skin is literally sparkling.

Stephen Caras backstage. Amazing. Looks like something designed for the Grammys.

Stephen Caras. Wow.

Stephen Caras, for that sexy silky bedroom bride.. hahaha

Caitlin Power with those amazing sharp lines and signature panelling. My. Fave.

Caitlin Power. How does one cut so perfectly…?

Caitlin Power final walk

Thomas Balint, very clean, simple, classic… all black. Love it.

Tomas Balint, a gorgeous choice of maroon

Thomas Balint, final walk

xo

PS… I might do a post on Tokyo Fashion Week soon because it’s my favourite culture EVER to look for style, uniqueness and creativity. I’m very excited for that. Their last runway show is today. More posts on VFW this weekend! Finale is on Sunday!

Vancouver Fashion Week update p. 2: Day 1

HELLOOO!!!

Here’s a cute recap of what went down! I was late for the show and showed up on time for Pandora, Papillon, Nikkie Babie and Shelley Klassen to showcase, but other designers already did prior like EIK, Mirae Kim, Emily Hart, and QiQee by Kidde Itto.

I met up with some sick new bloggers I befriended not too long ago, such as Britta of Vancouver Vogue and her photographer BFF Chantal, and Tina of Initialed! Check them out in the links at the bottom of the post!

Pandora

Nikki Babie

LOVE LOVE LOVE

some Shelley Klassen!

  

Papillon!

Met some wonderfully dressed people and bloggers <3

Didn’t get the 2 on the left’s names, but the two on the right are Joseff and Bernard! Links on the bottom

Links to amazing bloggers I met:

Vancouver Vogue - Also a lot of VFW updates! I missed day 2 but Britta has them here for you!

Initialed - Tina

Seffinisto - Joseff

Grazing Fashion - Bernard

xo

Vancouver Fashion Week update pt. 1: Opening Gala

HEY GUYS!

Haven’t posted in a minute.. or a thousand minutes, you know. My university portfolio is due real soon and I’m excited yet nervous and I’m not even done!! But in the meanwhile, amidst all this madness, I’ve been attending Vancouver Fashion Week.

This event happens twice a year in October and March, and this time they’re showcasing fall 2013 collections by emerging designers, established and international designers. Students from LaSalle in Montreal showcase their designs, local retailers and even designers from Europe.

So far, I’ve attended the opening gala at the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday and it was pretty… pretty packed. Boboli, a Vancouver-based brand, also a local carrier of high fashion, showcased their fall 2013 collection.

There was a GREAT variety in fabrics! They used nylon that looked like it was packed with down, leather, pleated and non-pleated chiffon, cottons, draping fabrics, suedes and twill. This came along with so many other silhouettes for the fall, which is wonderful because they showed how versatile they are in their collection and there’s literally something for every occasion: casual men and womenswear, work and business attire, heavy and light outerwear, and lots of evening wear. There were dresses, long evening gowns, jackets, cardigans, polos, shorts, bombers, suits and trousers.. just about everything. Also accompanied with also a variety in prints such as a reoccurring one, leaves (totally appropriate for the fall niche), flowers, zebra prints, trippy 3D stripes and square/diamond monogram patterns.

I absolutely fell in LOVE with the printed red bomber and the black cut-out dress which extremely accents feminine curves. Menswear was gorgeous—a variety of business and work attire, and also casual pieces you could wear out on the street. My favourite had to be the polo tee with the trippy 3D stripes which had a pop of bright orange lining! I’m a big fan of things that pop out!!

If you haven’t heard of Boboli, you can find along Granville st in Vancouver. They have very high quality tailoring and also carry other brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Armani, Neil Barrett, Missoni, Stella McCartney and Dries Van Noten.

You can think of Boboli as a local, mini Fifth Ave. NYC along downtown Vancouver. Kind of reminds me of Holt Renfrew

After the Boboli showcase, other designers showed some of their teasers at the opening gala like Goldie from London, Theresa Chen, Evan Clayton, Nikkie Babie, EIK, and so many others.

Really was excited to see a designer from London to come down and show his stuff—ENGLISH FASHION IS OBSESSION!! UK and London style are literally my new muse—besides Tokyo, which will forever be an incurable disease—and when I think of London fashion I can hear someone narrating my thoughts in an English accent… hmm…

Check the next post for day 1 updates on VFW

xo

My sister can take decent photos!

Had somefun around the neighbourhood. It was beautiful out, couldn’t waste it inside!

Xo

Highlights of LFW 2013

So it’s been five days of London Fashion Week. Here are some highlights that poked at my heart.

I compiled all these on Paint (bougie hey) so if you wanna see a larger shot of all these collections, just click.

DAVID KOMA FW13

LUCAS NASCIMENTO FW13

MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC FW13

ORLA KIELY FW13

SIMONE ROCHA FW13

SISTER BY SIBLING FW13

Overall, I think David Koma, Sister and Moschino did SUPER fantastic!! I’m such a big fan of prints and variations of tailoring beyond the norm. I find these brands have a mega variety in fit and personality in each piece, which got me so excited and I’m dreaming to see these in my closet ASAP.  The material is so varied and the prints are IN. SANE. I am a huge lover of print, especially cheetah and when prints are paired with opposite textures brings the best of both worlds together! Not to mention I’m also a giant fan of leather.. but I could never wear real leather seeing as my favourite animal was a cow as a child!

Stay tuned for more.

xo