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Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

I don’t know about you, but Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2012 ad campaign, shot by Steven Meisel, and starring Daria Strokous and Kati Nescher has me coveting everything. Those intricate eyelet lace dresses, the pointy silver pumps, the chic suiting – it’s all so feminine, and has me day-dreaming of macarons, marshmallows, and Paris.

Or perhaps it’s the candy-garnished milk shakes that have me drooling. Either way…sign me up!

One more after the jump!

Style Fille: Claire Danes

Ok, so I am not a fan of Claire Danes’…BUT…this look is so good, I just couldn’t resist. I don’t know about you, but I adore her red Valentino lace frock! It’s so chic and perfect. Love it so much, that if it was available online, I might’ve actually clicked “Buy”…accidentally. Ok, maybe not (I still have bills to pay), but I seriously couldn’t stop staring at it for good five minutes (and that’s a long time, y’all!). I also love the fact that she didn’t over-accessorize, and kept it nice and simple with her black pumps, and clutch.

Do you like this look? Obviously, you do. AMIRITE? Let me know in the comments.

Photo Credits: Just Jared

LG Fashion Week: Pink Tartan Spring 2012

I can’t believe it’s almost December, and I am still posting LGFW reviews! At least, as with other spring previews, it gives you (and me) something to look forward to this winter. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

So, on to Pink Tartan Spring 2012. French tunes leading the way, attendees were in for a Riviera-inspired treat. Chic black and white frocks, striped jackets, and cigarette pants were all perfect for trotting the streets of Nice, looking like you belong.

My favorite pieces included anything striped (obviously), shiny red (or blue) pants (so fun!), and dresses that looked office-appropriate, yet dressy enough for a night out on the town (best combo ever).

Overall, Pink Tartan Spring 2012 certainly wasn’t a groundbreaking collection, but I loved it nonetheless. Most pieces had a timeless feel (save for the shiny red pants) that I’ve been needing to infuse into my own wardrobe. In my opinion, the more wearable, modern classics, the better.

What do you think of Pink Tartan’s spring collection? Let me know in the comments.

Photo Credits: Jenna Marie Wakani via Toronto Life

Miss Sixty Spring 2012 Preview

Two of my favorite things about running a blog are meeting people who are passionate about the industry and what they do, and seeing pretty clothes before they hit the shelves. Last week, at the Miss Sixty showroom, I got to do both! Deanna from Miss Sixty was super sweet, and as the perfect(est) brand ambassador – she wore Miss Sixty head-to-toe, making me want to check out the clothes !

She walked me through the Spring 2012 arrivals, which included a ton of pretty summer dresses, flirty tops, and of course, denim, denim, denim. My fave Miss Sixty pieces included a lace print mini skirt, pleated blue dress (below), convertible trench-dress-bolero, a couple of gorge jackets, and colorful shoe-candy! Just looking at all of those fun pieces made me feel happy, and not as depressed about the impending winter (brrrr).

I also got to take a peek at the Killah collection – a line for younger girls, but which I could totally see myself wearing in a heartbeat! Should I admit that? Either way, the Killah Spring 2012 collection was chock-full of flirty dresses, cutesy tees, polka dots, stripes…oh my!

Before this preview, I haven’t stopped by the Miss Sixty Yorkdale store in ages. What about you? When was the last time you shopped there? Perhaps it’s time for a re-visit?

Versace for H&M Preview

Are you counting the days until the glam Versace for H&M collection hits the stores? Will you be lining up?

Last week, I got to take a sneak peek at the collection, and was happily surprised with the quality of the pieces. From embedded studs, to soft leather, to vibrant colors – it all looked very good. But if I had to choose just one piece to splurge on (sigh…any purchase nowadays is a splurge), it would be the high-waisted palm-tree-printed skinny jeans – hands down, my favorite.

Which Versace for H&M pieces are on your wishlist? Share in the comments.

Check out more photos from the sneak peek on our Facebook!

Mary Katrantzou for Topshop!

News broke this morning that Topshop (that we finally have in Canada – hooray!) will be collaborating with London-based designer Mary Katrantzou! Katrantzou’s artfully printed frocks have first caught my attention at The Room, where I was too terrified to even glance at price tags on her beautiful pieces of art that we call dresses. And we all know that…if you’re too scared to look, sadly, you can’t afford it. So you can imagine how happy I was that after all the drooling and wishing for a chance to own a piece by Katrantzou, my dreams are (sort of) coming true!

The collection, consisting of 14(!!!) pieces is slated to drop next February, according to the Style Bubble. And though you certainly won’t be paying anywhere near regular prices for this Topshop collab, it will still cost you a pretty penny, with this dress going for GBP 350. But no matter, the die-hard Katrantzou fans will be delighted at this lovely collab, and judging from the preview pics, we’ll be getting a bang for our bucks – the preview dress looks stunning, even if it’s a little less dramatic than her original designs. But for a fraction of the price, who’s complaining?

This is definitely one of the best fast-fashion collabs ever…certainly in the same league as Lanvin for H&M. Are you as excited as I am? Share in the comments, lovelies!

Photo Credits: Style Bubble

What I Wore: Indian Summer

I loved every minute of this Thanksgiving weekend! Sunshine, ice-cream, patio-ing, strolling the streets of Kensington market, wearing shades, dress and sandals…in OCTOBER! So many things to be thankful for. I couldn’t believe my luck, but I could definitely get used to this. 99H9F4K4GMKK

How was your weekend?

I Wore: Dress – Jacob; Shoes – Marc (Imelda); Backpack – Chanel; Necklace – c/o Caroline Neron; Ring: YSL; Bracelet – Expression at The Bay; Headband – H&M; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

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Style Blog, October 11th 2011 | Tags: Caroline Neron, Chanel, dresses, Expression, H&M, Imelda, Jacob, Marc, Organic Style, Ray Ban, The Bay, What I Wore, YSL
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Versace x H&M Sneak Peek!

We should say SPASIBO to Vogue Russia for showcasing the upcoming Versace x H&M collab in such detail! Loud prints, body-con silhouettes, and gold, gold, gold all over the place – just what I had expected! I am definitely planning to pick up a few pieces from this collab, especially the silk dresses, and the bold jewelry. At this point, November 17th could not come soon enough.

Are you as excited as me? Or is this collab leaving you cold? Let me know in the comments!

More photos after the jump!

H&M Conscious Collection Fall 2011

When H&M’s latest Conscious Collection photos landed in my inbox, my eyes immediately lit up. I think this season’s romantic florals, combined with ultra-feminine silhouettes, and moody colors create a perfect look for fall. The collection, which brought to mind Erdem’s grown-up florals, was said to be inspired by the “sweet romance of Swedish folklore”. Every piece in the collection is made with sustainable materials, from organic cotton or linen to recycled wool and organic hemp – making sure the designs aren’t only gorgeous, but eco-friendly as well. H&M’s Conscious Collection Fall 2011 will be hitting the shelves on October 6th, and will include home decor items, as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories.

What will you be buying?

Photo Credits: H&M

Banana Republic x Mad Men Collection

Banana Republic x Mad Men Collection is now in stores! The show’s Emmy-winning costume designer Jenny Bryant collaborated with the retailer to create a 65-piece capsule collection of clothing, accessories, and shoes inspired by the uber-popular show.

You can expect to see a lot of 60′s silhouettes, leopard prints and grown-up florals galore, tailored suiting and dresses, and the cutest classic pumps I’ve seen in a long while. I absolutely loved the cream lace dress from the collection, as well as lace tops (that come in both black and white), which to me, are classic pieces that will never go out of style.

The clothes are definitely reminiscent of the show, but aren’t at all costumey. “The collection for Banana Republic is amazingly modern and chic and contemporary, in terms of cuts and fabric,” says Bryant. Because, presumably, not everyone is blessed with Joan Holloway’s killer hourglass proportions.

Banana Republic x Mad Men ($13-$475) collection is now available online and in stores.

Banana Republic x Mad Men Cocktail Party

If you are a Mad Men lover, or simply appreciate the art of dressing well, then make sure not to miss out on this opportunity. On August 11th, 2011, Banana Republic will be throwing parties all over Canada to celebrate the launch of their Banana Republic x Mad Men Collection – free cocktails and all. You’ll get to shop the limited edition collection, which is full of striking feminine pieces for the ladies, and immaculately tailored suits for the gents. Oh, and did I mention the free booze? Don Draper would be so proud.

If you’d like to drop in and check out the collection, jump to see the list of participating locations.

H&M Party Collection 2011

Just got this in my inbox, and could not wait to share! Hell yeah, H&M Party Collection 2011! I’m loving all the masks, and disco-inspired pieces so much! But the stand-out (for me at least) are those shoes with the golden heel – so very Pierre Hardy, but (dare I say) more fun.

So what do you think? Are you liking the sneak peek from this year’s H&M Party Collection?

Photo Credits: H&M

OBJECT for Danier by George Antonopoulos

As promised, here’s a quick sneak peek at OBJECT by George Antonopoulos for Danier Leather – an all-Canadian collaboration that will be available in stores and online in August.

Sometimes, a designer creates a collection that feels nearly tailored for you – it has all the “perfect” pieces, and all the silhouettes you never knew you needed, but now need so badly. That’s how I felt about OBJECT. The only hiccup is…as much as I’d like to think so, it wasn’t created solely for me, and lots of other people felt a personal connection to the collab - which, I guess, is a sign of a very good collection.

Creative director George Antonopoulos put a lot of thought and care into his first designing collab with Danier. He picked quality leathers (Italian lambskin for most), slaved over the most miniscule details (lining or no lining, raw hem or not), and as a result, designed a perfect collection for a confident modern woman.

As I try to narrow down my list of wants down to a manageable few pieces, I can’t help but gush about the gorgeous dresses with leather sleeves, leather pants that will hug your curves in all the right places, thanks to the added stretch, leather tank that will look as good with a pair of jeans, as it does with a killer OBJECT leather tulip skirt, and the grey leather trench? Forgetaboutit. OBJECT is also chock full of great accessories - a dreamy art-deco-looking patent leather belt with gold or silver hardware, a couple of unisex leather clutches in faux croc, as well as a kick-ass leather tote. If I had the funds to purchase this entire collection, I don’t think I’d need to buy any other piece of anything for fall – everything I need (for work or play) is there already!

Antonopoulos, a fashion stylist by day, definitely knows what women want in clothes (as well as what works), and his first collection delivers the goods in a simple, yet stunning way. I’m certain, that come fall, OBJECT for Danier will be on everyone’s wishlists. The question is…what will your OBJECT of desire be?

Banana Republic Spring 2011 Signature Dress Collection

Can you believe the weather these last few days??? Rain, flurries, wet snow, and some more rain and snow on top of that…Can hardly tell whether it’s April or December! Thank goodness, the Banana Republic lovelies invited us to take a look at their Spring 2011 Signature Dress collection – inducing dreams of warm summer days, outdoor weddings, and garden parties.

This season’s dress collection offers more than 70 dress styles priced from $85 to $370, “ranging from black-tie to evening wear to stylish knit maxi dresses that take you from beach to chic”. Among my favorite styles, were the lovely floral dresses (both maxi and midi), and one super chic white lace shift – perfect for the office, yet dressy enough for a night out on the town. According to Simon Kneen, Creative Director of Banana Republic: “The collection was designed with the greatest intentions: to fulfill every woman’s fantasy of opening a closet and discovering one dreamy dress after another – each a vision destined to dress life’s every occasion”. And as a self-proclaimed dress girl, I must admit, I am very tempted to add more than a few of these dresses to my own closet.

Many pieces are in stores already, with new styles arriving each week. Check them out online or at the store near you…and happy shopping!

What I Wore: I’m Like a Bird

When I saw Flare Magazine’s “Prom Part Deux” contest entry requirements, I knew I had to try my luck. All I needed to do was write about my own Prom, and describe why I might deserve to have another go at it. After finding out that I won 2 tickest to the Prom at the ROM event, as well as $1000 gift certificate from BCBG, I was seriously jumping for joy. But upon further reflection, me #WINNING meant that I truly did have the best worst Prom story ever. And that, my friends, is hella sad.

Not to rehash my way too long Prom fail story, here’s just a quick summary of things that happened on Prom night (and before):

- Lost luggage on my way to Prom (dress, shoes, accessories…everything!)

- Couldn’t find a last-minute dress replacement, so I went with a very simple aka blah choice

- My mom’s hairstylist gave my shoulder-length hair some major whippage, making me look very Marge Simpson (sans le bleu)

- At Prom, my first attempt at dancing resulted in a broken heel

- Best friend loaned me some shoes from her mom’s car – black rubber cloggy type monstrosities

- Oh, and since I’ve spent my senior year studying abroad, I went without a date

So you might see now that I needed another chance at Prom. After much consideration, I went with this BCBG Max Azria Runway number. It was just too perfect for twirling, and I fell in love with the pleated side-skirt-thingamajig.

So, thank you Flare, for giving me a chance to experience Prom again…this time with a great date, a lovely dress, and a pair of heels that didn’t buckle on me. One could even say that I…had…the time of my life! And I owe it all to you.

I Wore: Dress – BCBG Max Azria Runway; Shoes – D&G; Earrings, Necklace – Aldo; Bracelet – H&M; Ring – Forever21

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