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What I’m Wearing: Meow

6 October, 2009 Nelia Leave a Comment

Have been sick since Saturday, and I think my hacking cough and the permanent disgusting snot fountain flowing out of my nose are making my co-workers want to move far FAR away from my cubicle. So what do you wear when you feel like sticking your head in the oven? Why leopard print, of course! Inspired by Scott Schuman’s “The Fashionistas” spread in Vogue Pelle, I decided to put on the printed cardi on top of my comfy (if only slightly wrinkled) button-up and my fave Zara satin pants (aka the only pants that fit). Strangely enough, leopard print or not, I felt slightly better. Not as sick as a dog…maybe as a cat? To test my groundbreaking theory of “fashion heals”, tomorrow I might actually wear clothes that are ironed! Stay tuned!

Mission Impossible: Boot Shopping

21 September, 2009 Nelia 2 Comments

If there’s an upside to Fall, it would have to be shopping for Fall clothing. I’ve been boot hunting for a while now, and while I did pick up a pretty nice pair of Over-the-Knee Boots from Guess, I still am searching for that perfect pair of biker boots for my more casual days. And although (my) history shows that I tend to neglect my flat boots, I think this time will be different! Here’s some boots I spotted at Zara recently. Should I get black, brown, grey, or beige biker boots? Studded? With buckles or chains? Suede or leather? So many options…it’s really tough to just pick one! What’s a girl to do?!

Zara Lookbook Fall/Winter 2009

17 September, 2009 Nelia 1 Comment

Oh Zara, how I love thee! Another wonderful lookbook from my favorite Spanish store. Awesome styling, a lot of classic pieces mixed in with some trendy items, and the result is pretty great! My fave is the layered fur vest with a leather jacket underneath. I am definitely going to try that! The leather skirt is also a must-have piece for fall. Are you excited about fall clothes yet?

More photos after the jump!

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What I’m Wearing: Summer White

18 August, 2009 Nelia Leave a Comment

I don’t wear white often. This year especially…no sun = no tan = no wearing white! I don’t want to look ghostlier than I already do. But after Emma Roberts’ Teen Choice Awards appearance, I just had to dust off my old white Zara frock! Kinda reminds me of the one that she wore. Somewhat.

Organic Style: Taylor and Victoria

17 August, 2009 Nelia Leave a Comment

First of all, I want to apologize to the girls for not remembering which name belongs to which girl. As usual, carrying a million things in my hands, I never have enough time or limbs to write everything down.

With that out of the way, the first thing that caught my eye about these triplet (they also have a brother) sisters is Taylor’s (?) tucked in menswear inspired oversize striped shirt. I just love how effortlessly cool it looks with a pair of light denim shorts. It’s one of my all time favorite looks! Clean and simple. Her bag was pretty amazing also…can’t really see it here though. My bad. What you can see though, is her cool ring that she got in Egypt (lucky girl). Again, I am a sucker for all things turquoise…and for me, this just adds the element of unexpected to her otherwise all-American look.

Victoria’s outfit is equally chic, combining a white cotton peasant blouse with slim-ish cuffed black pants, and of course those awesome ruffled sandals from Zara! Love, love, love! And her grey bag is not too matchy-matchy, yet still is in keeping with the overall tone of the outfit. Absolutely adore the chain necklace with tassels (they are going to be everywhere this Fall)! I think it toughens up her airy top.

I wonder what these two fashionistas have got in their Zara bags?

Topshop – Marianne

17 August, 2009 Nelia Leave a Comment

Recently, I got a faux fur vest from H&M, thinking that I’d pair it with some shredded skinny jeans, and my brown suede fringe boots. Boho love inspired! A/W 2009 Marianne collection for Topshop is all that, and much more! Love the colors, the sequins, the faux furs, and over the knee boots! Oh so wish that we had a store in Toronto, but alas, would have to order online…or search for an equivalent look at Zara or H&M. Don’t you just love the wild child Marianne Faithfull’s 60s style?! I certainly do!

More pics after the jump!

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Zara Trends Fall/Winter 2009

5 August, 2009 Nelia 1 Comment

Zara will always have a special place in my heart. Not only because I once worked there, but also because there’s no other company out there that imitates the latest and the baddest trends the way Zara does. The company always seems to be having legal woes due to blatant copying of some designers’ work (Zara’s “Balmain” shoes are one recent example), but season after season they keep on going on.

I know that it is not nice, and even legally questionable, since Zara’s “designers” essentially steal others’ creative ideas…But in terms of making fashion available to everyone, not just the privileged few, Zara must be thanked! Take those “Balmain” shoes, for example. I mean, really…who (other than Beyonce and JLo) in their right mind would spend nearly $3000 on a pair of super trendy shoes?! Not anyone I know! But coughing up $200 for a pair of Zara knockoffs is definitely more palatable, especially if it lets the wearer enjoy practically the same look for less. Creative plagiarism of course, will always be a crucial topic for those in the fashion industry, but for everyday people like you and me – trends will come and go, but Zara has been and (hopefully) will always be a place to turn to, to get a quick fix of the latest, perhaps not the most lasting, fashions.

With that, here’s Zara’s Fall/Winter 2009 Trend Photos. Love, love, love everything! If you haven’t been to a store in a while (it’s so messy there during their semi-annual sale), I urge you to pay them a little visit soon! Awesome dresses, boots, skinny pants, jackets…Pick up a few trendy items (aren’t those thigh-high boots fab?), and some classics (trench coat, anyone?) too! The new collection will make you wish it was fall already!

One more pic after the jump!

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What I’m Wearing: My Birthday

1 June, 2009 Nelia 1 Comment

Birthday in less than 1 week. Panic is starting to set in. Only 5 years till I’m 30!!! Time is a-running out, yet so many things on “the list” are left untouched and unfinished…Welcome to my yearly birthday freak out.

This year, I am getting much closer to the big 3-0 mark… This year should be worse. But this year is different. Different, because at this moment, actually feel very content. And feel like for the first time in a little while have time to actually live my life and be happy (stop and smell the tulips, lilacs, etc).

Got no complaints and no regrets. And to celebrate all this happiness, I will stuff myself into a Herve Leger inspired dress by H&M. Put an oversized Zara “boyfriend” blazer on. Wrap a hardcore-hardware belt around my waist and stick my feet into Zanotti-esque Balmain-ish Aldo shoes. Will dance till no longer am able to stand. Will drink Malibu and Pineapple juice (or Coronas). Will not think about the unaccomplished, but instead will celebrate the items crossed off my list. Like swimming with the dolphins, or visiting my best friend in Switzerland, or finally getting my Canadian Passport. Instead of dreading being “another year older, none wiser”, will seize the day and……..Oh, who am I kidding??? I am 1 Jello cup, 2 grey hairs and 5 back pains away from the nursing home! I hate birthdays!