The Diary of Fashionologists

Be back soon.

2010-11-05T23:32:00.004-04:00

CURRENTLY WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW.

WILL BE BACK.

Color balance...Spencer, on Queen St. W

2010-09-07T11:27:00.000-04:00

Jak and Jil photographer, Tommy Ton Pic Me Exhibition Launch Party, Part Two

2010-09-06T16:00:00.001-04:00

Anita from IwantIgot (Toronto based fashion blog) was there.

Interns from Fashion Magazine

Jak and Jil photographer, Tommy Ton Pic Me Exhibition Launch Party

2010-09-06T14:04:00.019-04:00

Tommy Ton from JakandJill.com

If you love fashion and photography and follow them eagerly online, you know JakandJil.com.

The photographer behind the beautiful fashion week street style photos is Tommy Ton, who is loved by indutry people, students and fashion lovers. He also has a section on style.com (style notes) as well as GQ.com.

A couple of weeks ago, DOF contributors had an opportunity to attend a very special launch event for his photo exhibition, called PIC ME TOMMY TON at Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street, Toronto.

The party was invite-only, and consisted of industry people, journalists, photographers, bloggers, Holt Renfrew regulars, and local celebrities. It was held at the shoe section, Tommy's photos were everywhere as well as gorgious shoes.

While everybody was sipping on delicious summer cocktails, Tommy Ton, on the other side, was rather busy snapping people's shoes on a special stage like this one in the next photo. This was a special thing for as as Holts staff promised to get the photo signed by Tommy Ton and send it to us individually.

Here is some footage of the event...

Getting shoes' photo taken by Tommy Ton

Continue to Part Two...

Burgandy Leather Jacket...Anthony, on Queen St. W

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Summer lady...Jackie, on Queen St. W

2010-09-06T12:03:00.000-04:00

That hat from Paris....Lance, at Big it Up (hat shop)

2010-07-26T01:42:00.001-04:00

Shoes: Red Wing

Anna on Queens St W

2010-06-28T01:07:00.002-04:00

Now I asked her where she purchased her shoes and she said..townshoes for $29!

A Good shopper knows where to shop good and cheap.

Check Anna's fashion blog, HERE.

Tribal sisters...at North by North East

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Rick and Jen..on Queens Street W

2010-06-28T00:58:00.000-04:00

Grandma's jacket...Helah, on Augusta Ave.

2010-06-20T09:48:00.003-04:00

White...Phoebe, on Augusta Ave.

2010-06-04T10:34:00.000-04:00

Walking chic...Mark, at Yorkville

2010-05-25T19:07:00.001-04:00

From Tod's.

Little blue summer dress...Marie, in Yorkville, Toronto

2010-05-25T18:59:00.002-04:00

Red bow...Osa with her little cousins, at Kensington Market

2010-05-25T18:45:00.002-04:00

Caps...at The Clothing Show

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Long blondie, at The Clothing Show

2010-05-18T08:31:00.000-04:00

At April 25 Style Review Launch Party

2010-05-17T22:03:00.001-04:00

Style Review was launched back in April this year. The Diary of Fashionologists has a page in the magazine, and we are very honored to be part of this momentous event. Congratulations to Rainbow, Ryan, Steven, Genna, Xanthi, and Tinashe, who made it on the magazine, lucky!

With no doubt, Style Review contributors led by co-editors, Stephanie Di Biase and Magda Koziar, has done a spectacular job in bringing local fashion and international fashion scenes together, and created engaging and inspiring editorials. The review and photos of Style Society Fashion shows 2010 are also in there!

You can view the whole magazine online, HERE.

The rest of the post is photos from the launch party!

Anneli and Stephanie

Kit

Tyler and Chanelle

Mike

Jennie and Shraddha

Check Jennie's Fashion Uncensored blog, HERE.

via http://stylereview.weebly.com/

At The Clothing Show...Monique and Kelisha

2010-05-17T10:18:00.001-04:00

At HOTMESS Magazine Launch Party..showcasing OCAD talents at White House Part 2, Toronto

2010-05-16T23:28:00.008-04:00

At HOTMESS Magazine Launch Party..showcasing OCAD talents at White House Part 1, Toronto

2010-05-16T19:17:00.013-04:00

*Sneak peak*

HOTMESS is a new magazine which showcases fresh OCAD talents. The launch party was happening this past Saturday, and DOF had a chance to stop by. The magazine is almost like a gallery on a booklet. Behind the stylish creation and gathering of insightful works (variety of art pieces from illustrations, photography to jewelries, paintings) by OCAD students is Sabrina Scott, an illustrator and a student at OCAD. Check her out at:

http://sabrinascott.ca/blog

To grab a copy of HOTMESS, reach Sabrina at sabrinadraws@gmail.com

Black...Canice, on Queens West, Toronto

2010-05-10T12:21:00.000-04:00

Old in the new...Nathaniel, Queens West, Toronto

2010-05-10T12:02:00.003-04:00

On Young Street, Aziza

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Lego bag...Liam, on Queens West, Toronto

2010-05-10T11:40:00.001-04:00

Tinted glasses..., John Street, Toronto

2010-05-10T11:30:00.002-04:00

Old Jazz Era's touch...Ngadi, Baldwin Street, Toronto

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Country dolls...Nicola & Chloe, Toronto

2010-05-04T02:03:00.002-04:00

Red...at Club Mansion

2010-04-30T01:11:00.000-04:00

Somewhere on Richmond Street...

2010-04-30T00:54:00.003-04:00

Sunny day plaids....Ryan, on Campus

2010-04-29T17:17:00.001-04:00

Fanshawe Fashion Show 2010: Unbound

2010-04-29T14:35:00.010-04:00

Fanshawe College’s Fashion Design program holds an annual fashion show to showcase the collections of that year’s graduating class. This year’s show, “Unbound”, was held at the London Museum, and featured evening wear, athletic wear, swimsuit collections, and street wear. Here are some of the highlights:

The show was judged by industry insiders like David Dixon, Leesa Butler (Producer of the F-List), Erin O'Brien (an Editor at Flare Magazine), and Maggie Bill (Wardrobe Director of ET Canada). Look for Unbound Magazine, featuring the students' collections, which will be bundled with Flare's September issue all across Canada.

Style Review Launch Party

2010-04-24T18:41:00.004-04:00

THE DIARY OF FASHIONOLOGISTS and STYLE SOCIETY presents:

STYLE REVIEW LAUNCH PARTY

at Cello Supper Club

99 King Street, London

April 25th, at 22:30

We will be photographing at the event.

DOF is featured in the magazine, with photos of Genna, Rainbow, Ryan, Steven, Xanthi and Tinashe.

Here are some Behind-the-Scenes videos, Enjoy!

Magazine cover will be unveiled at the event. Be sure to come and pick a copy tomorrow!

For sneak-peak photos, go to facebook event, HERE.

Our favourite Brit's...Charlie & Xanthi..., Downtown

2010-04-24T00:22:00.002-04:00

Adrienne and Her Mittens, Outside Weldon

2010-04-20T18:57:00.004-04:00

Mittens - "Wherever my mom got them when I was 7."

Sean, Emma, and Stefan, Outside the Spoke

2010-04-20T12:00:00.004-04:00

Fashion Au Courant- April 11-18

2010-04-18T22:27:00.011-04:00

I. Fashion Too Serious?- Gaga Scribbles on Her Purse

So Lady Gaga upset some serious fashionistas this week when she was caught in a Japanese airport with the words, "I love little monster, Tokyo love." This by the way is the same Hermes Birkin bag that Samantha in Sex and the City got fired by Lucy Lu over. Maybe this $6000 purse is a big deal?

II. An Ode to McQueen- First Book Published

A book entitled, Alexander McQueen, Genius of a Generation, written by Kristen Knox is the first book written about McQueen post tragedy. The book traces McQueen's life story, starting with his childhood to and ending with his private show in Paris after his death. The photo filled 128 page volume (120 pages of photos) will go on sale in May.

III. The Face Hunter- Famous Photographer Speaks at The Room

Well known Yvan Rodic, better known as the Face Hunter, was in Toronto on Thursday at an event hosted by The Society and Balenciaga. The event was held at The Room at The Bay, and there he answered questions about the crowd, particularly pertaining to his new book.

This is an exerpt from a Style Notebook article,

"He was most animated when speaking about why he shoots only twentysomethings. “Teenagers haven’t found their individuality yet, and thirties and over don’t need to wear style, they have lifestyles. Those in their twenties only have what they wear to express themselves. They’re still in school, they have small apartments and whatever jobs. Clothing is what sets them apart. It’s all they have.”

All black...Katrina, on Richimond Street

2010-04-15T14:34:00.003-04:00

Ransom...Anthony, at Weldon

2010-04-15T14:25:00.003-04:00

Jacket: Urban Outfitter

Flannel: Uniqlo : website

Pants: Wings + Horns

Shoes: Ransom x Adidas : website

Fashion Au Courant- April 3-11

2010-04-11T14:39:00.037-04:00

Before I begin, just wanted to apologize for the lack of a post last weekend... exam season, you know how it goes...sorry again!

And here now is this week's fashion news...

I. LG Fashion Week

So LG Fashion week ended last weekend, so many great designers showed off their F/W 2010 seasons. One that I thought was interesting is Sunny Fong, a former contestant on Project Runway Canada. He chose to showcase his VAWK label at the Royal Ontario Museum [ROM]. I liked it as it reminded me of Paris and how they use culture rich places like the Louvre as venues.

Designer Sunny Fong

Models Strutting at the ROM

[photo source: thestylenotebook.com]

II. Ryerson's Mass Exodus

Ryerson certainly lived up to all expectations this year at their Mass Exodus. For those who don't know, the Mass Exodus shows the designs of Ryerson's fourth year fashion students, this year's theme was "In Bloom", symbolizing a feeling of organic transformation.

Jeanne Beker commented on the show saying, "It’s a shame we didn’t see more of this level of theatrical fare at LG Fashion Week. This is the future of Canadian Fashion!"

Gorgeous Backdrop at the Mass Exodus Show

[photo source: acidbleachchic.blogspot.com]

Designers that everyone is talking about:

Amanda Lew Kee- minimalist collected of layered chiffons, stretch nylon and nappa leather

Genevieve Pearson- used different types of leather to make some really cute and flattering jackets with silver finishing details

[photo source: acidbleachchic.blogspot.com]

III. Being Fashion Conscious- New face of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

I'm sure that many of you have been seeing the new Fashion Targets Breast Cancer with Kim Cattrall. What many of you may not know is that this campaign was created by Rethink Breast Cancer, which is a Toronto based Breast Cancer Foundation.

The women who run it are amazing, and always doing inventive things to raise money. Right now they've teamed up with Kim Cattral for their new line of Target T-shirts, as well as Harley Davidson. T-Shirts are available for purchase May 1st at Joe Fresh locations.

Patterns, No patterns, All black everything...Tyler and Kit, at Weldon

2010-04-09T18:07:00.003-04:00

Sweater bought in California

From Gravity Pope in Vancouver : website

Colour accent + casual...Ann, at Weldon

2010-04-09T17:44:00.004-04:00

T-shirt and Jacket - Urban Outfitter
Jeans - Levi's
Shoes - From China
Wallet - thrift shop
Flannel - Honest Ed's in Toronto
Personal Style - Old clothes, I like to take my mother's clothes,
she was very fashionable back in the day
Favourite magazine - Vogue

Cloudy Spring...Ashley, at Weldon

2010-04-08T11:17:00.005-04:00

Coat: Lolita on Richmond Row

Leggings: American Apparel

Dress: H&M

Earrings: From Beijing

Personal Style: Bubbly personality but chic, not too many details, elongate legs

Modern hippie...Tribal...Steph, on Grass on campus

2010-04-08T09:43:00.003-04:00

Photo by Christian

Leg warmer: From Bolivia

Sandels: Yellow Shoes : website from Montreal

Pink sneakers...Crystal, at Concrete Beach

2010-04-08T08:38:00.002-04:00

Photo by Christian

Ring: Made by friends with zipper

Scarf: Made from old dress

Shirt: Apocalypse

Pants: H&M Kids

Shoes: So hip it hurts : website on Queen West in Toronto

White pleated pants...Jacky, on Campus

2010-04-08T08:33:00.001-04:00

Photo by Christian

Top: Aritzia

Necklace: ALDO

Shoes: Forever 21

Flowers...Charlie, on Campus

2010-04-04T23:32:00.001-04:00

Sweater: Value Village

Skirt: H&M

Jean + Burgundy... Eileen, on Campus

2010-04-04T23:31:00.000-04:00

Shirt: Value Village

Boots: Cinderella at Kensington Market

Jean Jacket: Got it from a warehouse in Calgary

Summer sandles...Jessica and Cara, on Concrete Beach

2010-04-04T23:21:00.001-04:00

Student Profile No.3: Natalia Zurowski, the Travelling Model

2010-03-30T13:16:00.022-04:00

“ The best feeling for me is to stand in an airport, not knowing anyone, and knowing that I m going to a place totally new.

I just feel, ‘amazing’ ”

Who are you?

My name is Natalia Zurowski. I am born in Germany, I came to Canada when I was a couple of years old. I model and it changed my life for the better.

How long have you been modelling?

Almost 2 years, on and off.

How did this modeling start?

I was scouted at 14 years old my parents didn’t really approve in the beginning. Later on, I got to know Chantale Nadeau, a renowned booker based in Toronto and is known internationally.

In my first year university, I did not think what it was going to be - I had a boy friend and I was in my own bubble. I just decided to contact her, whether she likes me or not, I just wanted to try. She contacted me to come to Toronto for measurements. I did a test shoot, and I was at Weldon when I saw my first photoshoot that they sent me, and I literally screamed. Then, the modelling thing started to appeal to me. Beginning of March 2008, I met some agencies, at this point I am only in for a month. My mothering agency (Chantale Nadeau) suggested going to China. After a contract and final exams, in May, I was off to Shanghai, China.

What kind of work have you done so far?

I am one of the shorter girls, so I do a lot of commercials and campaigns. Runway is not my forte.

Tell me about your mothering agency.

When you travel for the first time, it is kind of like the buddy system. My friends Julia and Amber and I went together. Your parent can come with you, once you are 18, but after you have to go alone. Julia is one of my best friends. It’s crazy how close you become with people. It’s like creating a new family. My agency books me with different agencies in other countries.

What is your favourite experience so far ?

One of my favourite works was in Malaysia. It was for a clothing line from India. They paid me to go shopping, for my flight, my accommodations. I got to meet a variety of people from India and Malaysia. I loved it because I got to see a whole new world in a couple of days.

What are some of the cultural shocks you’ve had?
Shanghai, China. It was my first time being in a new environment by myself. I didn’t know what to eat, where to buy stuff.
What do you like about working as a model ?

Just meet the most amazing people in the industry. Getting to see all the exotic places that I would have never gone to. If I ever have kids, I could tell them about all the amazing experiences I had and am proud of.

Some of my best friends, the people I trust, are from HK, South Africa, England and Australia. If I wasn’t modelling I wouldn’t have met these people.

There is a stupid stereotype of models being stupid. In foreign countries, maps are not in English. And you are required to run around from all day from 9am-6pm.

In Malaysia

On living overseas and traveling:

When you live in a new country for 2, 3 months, you get the first look of how people live, contrary to a vacation of a week or two. I love the experience of being thrown to a new situation. I feel more at home when I am not home, not knowing the laungage. It’s weird, it’s messed up but I think I have Phobia of routine (chuckles.) I feel more rejuvenated when I am at somewhere new.

I’m never scared of travelling by myself. It made me really open. I feel so different now.

If I didn’t take on modelling, I probably married my boyfriend. If I would have lived in London, I feel like I would have failed my parents, because my parents moved me to Canada to give me a better my life, and I found this opportunity. If I was in Poland, I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am today.

In Malaysia

What are some difficult experiences you had?

In Shanghai, they are very critical about body type. Generally there is a constant pressure for model to be thin. In Asia, it’s not even like that...

Once, my friend and I were standing beside each other for casting. The people were pointing at us, laughing…speaking in Chinese…they could have been saying anything. So I feel uncomfortable sometimes, because they are only judging about your appearance - they are just so critical.

But you have to be tough about that in this industry. That’s just Asia, that’s how they are. I just remember not to take it personally. I was also once told too skinny. That's same as being told I am fat. Everybody is looking for something different. You are signed up for this to be criticized. One critique, so what? Next day you’ll go to a different casting and they might like you. Overall, you have to take the good and the bad.

In Malaysia

Who are your favourite models?

Hilary Rhoda and Ali Michael
My favourite canadian model is Drea Vujovic

On Asian and European modeling markets in the world:

Europe is good for editorials, breaking out new faces, and for exposure. You don’t make much money.

If you want to make money, you go to Asia. For me I could go to Europe. With my look, I think it’s my advantage to go to Asia. I have baby face, so it works in my favor in Asia. I was offered to go to Greece, but after seeing Asia, it was almost like an obsession. I’m constantly talking about it to friends like I am a spokesperson for Asia. I feel like I can go to Europe anytime, but especially when I am young and offered to go to Asia, that kind of offer is not always there. Vietnam, Thailand and Japan…such a cultural difference, where as in Europe, because tourist industry is developed it is not difficult for me to tackle on. I have family there so it’s always available to me and it doesn’t feel like a big cultural experience to me.

In Malaysia

Are you planning on modeling in the future?

I want to do it as long as I can. At the same time, I want to keep up with my education.

Next year, I am going to Singapore. After graduation, hopefully Europe and do my master there. I will never do modelling it as a full time job. It does not provide stable income at all.

I'd love to go back to China, Singapore, Malaysia, HK and maybe Tokyo.

How about modeling in Canada while you are here?

It is too hard to go to castings here, expensive, and time consuming. I wish I did live in Toronto. Toronto Market is tricky. It is a mature market in a sense. They want the girls to be 5’10" and tall. They want older looking models. I am also filled with plans right now.

Have you thought about doing fashion shows at Western?

I thought about it, I’m not really for runways. I think it’s great what they are doing. I think it’s great to expose Western talent. It also gives them a taste of what the industry is like.

Can you give advice to people that may be interested in doing what you do?

If you do modelling, you should be humble about it. You are lucky, because a lot of people don’t get the chance, so be modest about it. Shorter girls, don’t be intimidated by the tall girls on runway. You won’t be doing editorials, runways, you’ll be doing commercials and campaigns. Don’t give up. Just go out there and Do it. You’ll be faced with rejections. Take it as criticism and grow from it. If you are 100% serious about it, do your best to get into it. If agency tells you to change this and that, you have to do it.

Tell me something about you other than your brilliant modelling experience.

I have Black belt in karate. I got 3^rd place in Ontario when I was 13 years old. I did almost for 9 years from 3^rd grade to 10^th grade.

Ready for summer...Teron, on Campus

2010-03-30T11:45:00.002-04:00

A night out...Selina and Donna, at the Wave

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Selina

Jacket - Bought by mom when younger

Donna

Top & Skirt - H&M

Going to a band show...Deana, in UCC

2010-03-30T11:37:00.001-04:00

Love the little necklaces.

Hand made graphic tee...Mike, on Campus

2010-03-30T11:32:00.003-04:00

Photo by Christian

Spring...Leanna, Bronwyn and Gwenna, on Campus

2010-03-30T11:29:00.001-04:00

Photo by Christian

Fashion Au Courant- March 22-28

2010-03-28T23:01:00.019-04:00

I. The Power of Style- LG Fashion Week

Today began the first day of LG Fashion Week in Toronto. How I wish I was there... however tonight the guest list was by invite only. Designer IZMA opened the week, followed by a launch party with DJ Honey Dijon.

Design by IZMA

[photo source: life.com]

Designers that will be featured this week will be Ryerson's School of Fashion (my favorite), Preloved, Pat McDonagh & Pink Tartan.

To see the full schedule, click here.

II. Weezi- London Ontario's Very Own

Local beloved designer Weezi (Lisa Gaverluk), was featured in the London Free Press this week sharing how she uses social media to promote her designs.

For those who don't know Lisa, she went to Fanshawe, graduate of '89, and her shop is here in downtown London:

Lisa's designs are inspired by the 40's, 50's and 60's, and she often uses re-used/recycled fabrics in her designs.

For anyone wishing to support local designers, or vintage recycled fashion, check the store out.

Floro...Yuan & Leanne, in UCC

2010-03-27T11:08:00.003-04:00

Coat: Goodwill

Bag: Some Western Store, bought by dad

Cartoon Tee...Tom, at SSC

2010-03-27T10:49:00.001-04:00

Tee: Present from Grandmother

Photo by Christian

Velvet green...Rima, on Campus

2010-03-27T10:45:00.001-04:00

Photo by Christian

Spring Polka Dot...Kaleigh, on Campus

2010-03-27T10:42:00.002-04:00

One-piece: Zellers

Photo by Christian

Young and ready...Matt & Doug, on Campus

2010-03-26T17:21:00.003-04:00

Photo by Christian

Latin taste...Charlie, representing SUR LA

2010-03-26T09:32:00.001-04:00

Photo by Christian

Black and white...Ryan, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-25T22:41:00.001-04:00

Photo by Christian

New hair....Josef, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-23T15:00:00.001-04:00

Print...Leah, at Weldon

2010-03-23T14:58:00.002-04:00

Jeans...trendsetting...Mike, on Campus

2010-03-23T14:55:00.002-04:00

Black and red...Samantha, at Spoke

2010-03-23T14:47:00.001-04:00

Fashion Au Courant- March 15-21

2010-03-22T14:11:00.016-04:00

I. Fashion Gone 3D

[Photo source: BlogTo.com]

Toronto based designer, Nada Shepard (photo: left side), who has a self-titled women's line, Nada, unveiled her Fall 2010 collection- on the big screen. The designer's collection was viewed at Scotiabank Theatre using 3D film, the seven minute movie entitled Future Fashion/Fashion Future, featured fierce Fembots in combat.

This exploration of using different media to exhibit collections isn't new, as Gareth Pugh has shown us, displaying entire runway shows in short abstract movies, Nada has taken it to the next level with the 3D addition.

[Photo source: BlogTo.com]

You can check out the film here.

II. Forget Ken, I want to Play with Draper

So for all those fans of Mad Men, (those who aren't, you should be), you will be able to take home your very own Don Draper, or my favorite, Joan Holloway, doll this summer.

[photo source: fashionista.com]

Mattel has acquired licensing rights to create four Mad Men character based dolls. These dolls are being targeted to the 'adult collectors market'. The collection will be entitled the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, they'll be retailing for $74.95, and only a limited edition amount of 10 000 dolls will be manufactured per character.

III. CFDA 2010 Nominees Announced

This week, the CFDA nominees and honorees were announced. Of the few, Alexander McQueen will be honored with a posthumous Tribute award, Marc Jacobs is up for womenswear, Proenza Schouler is competing for accessories and Michael Kors will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.

CFDA President Diane Von Furstenburg and Host Nadja Swarovski

[photo source: vogue.uk]

To view a complete list of the nominees/honorees click here.

Velvet & Shiny material...Shannon, at Weldon

2010-03-21T15:46:00.008-04:00

Meet Shannon, one of the most well-put outfit people I've seen on Campus.

I was glad to run into Shannon again.

Check out some of her outfits from last year, here and here.

Minimal and flared jeans...Farai, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-21T15:43:00.003-04:00

Patterned scarves...Ugbad, Awa, and Farai, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-21T15:24:00.005-04:00

Self-made skirt...Hope, on Campus

2010-03-20T12:50:00.002-04:00

Skirt: Self made

Shoes: Garage sale for 50 cents

Bodysuit: American Apparel

Tights: Urban Outfitter

Trench girly...Sigrid, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-20T12:45:00.001-04:00

Coat: Mango

Scarf: H&M

Sunglasses: ALDO

Tights: American Apparel

Shoes: Copenhagen

Camel Monotone...Lindsay, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-20T12:33:00.003-04:00

Jeans expert...Marie and Samantha, on Campus

2010-03-19T17:29:00.000-04:00

Recommandation - http://www.bleudame.com/

Rima @ The Spoke

2010-03-19T11:28:00.003-04:00

Meet Rima Spotted@the Spoke.
Coolest girl. She makes her own line of knit circle scarves. Holla at me and we'll hook you up.
Sweater: denim and leather, adorable knit cardigan both Value Village.
Rings: silver on silver on silver

Chelsi

http://mynewfavaddiction.blogspot.com

Simple and accent...Ida, on Campus

2010-03-19T08:20:00.001-04:00

Jeans - Guess, self-altered

Necklace - Random boutique

Preppy Camel....Matt, on Campus

2010-03-18T14:14:00.001-04:00

Scarf - Mexx

Cardigan - Tommy Hilfiger

Bag & Shoes - Kenneth Cole

Striped tights...Beth, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-18T08:05:00.000-04:00

Little Pow! ring...Josinah, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-17T18:56:00.001-04:00

A clothing swap: "Bring Stuff, Buy Stuff...reduce your footprint and say NO to sweatshops!"

2010-03-17T09:00:00.001-04:00

As I was passing by the Concrete Beach today, I saw a little flee market that I could not resist walking into. U found out it was an anti-sweatshop clothing swap organized by Amnesty International UWO.

Amnesty International UWO is a chapter of Amnesty Canada's Youth and Student cluband is committed to the perusal, exposure, discussion and advocacy for universal human rights.

Holli-Lynne, one of the exec for Amnesty International UWO

Tal trying on a sweater

Adrienne trying on a flannel shirt

They will be running the same sale on

Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

Instead of travelling all the way to Value Village or Goodwill, you can bring your used clothes/books here, and buy other used pieces! Please let your friends know.

For more info on Amnesty International UWO, make the visit to this sale to obtain a pamphlet that explains the incentive of this event, or check out the website

Chilling in the sun...Rima, Mike and Steven, on Concrete beach

2010-03-17T08:49:00.000-04:00

Ballet elegance...Niousha, on Campus

2010-03-17T08:45:00.000-04:00

Polka dot backpack...Alex, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-17T07:32:00.000-04:00

Warm spring...white & black...Sara, on Campus

2010-03-16T16:10:00.000-04:00

Bag: I don't remember...Value Village?

Scarf: H&M

Shoes and Sweater: Goodwill

Gloves: Antique store

Denim on Leather @ the Barking Frog

2010-03-16T15:22:00.005-04:00

I meet the most interesting people in washrooms.

Chelsi

http://mynewfavaddiction.blogspot.com

Minimalism...Michael, on Campus

2010-03-16T12:30:00.000-04:00

Shoes: Vans

Watch: Nixon

Shirt: The Gap

...love the shoes.

Sitting pretty in the sun...Leah, on Concrete Beach

2010-03-16T01:32:00.001-04:00

Hat & Coat. Club Monaco

Skirt & Shirt: Goodwill

Shoes: Talize

Bag: Value Village

Leah works at Club Monaco! :)

Fashion Au-Courant- March 8-14

2010-03-14T23:24:00.035-04:00

...What happened in Fashion this week.

I. Paris fashion week

Miu Miu

Wunderkind

Louis Vuitton

So who didn't love Paris Fashion Week? Designs from Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Chloe, Dior, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton, and many many more were caught strutting down the runways. Overall the designs seemed very feminine, always with exceptions of course...such as the 70's powersuit.

Fall trends: Suits, Appliqués, knee length skirts, and of course... lots of layers

Colour Trends: Browns and Off White's, with pops of Purple and Electric blue

[photos from: style.com & refinery29.com]

II. Chanel- KL Tackles Global Issues, Fashionably Of Course

Karl Lagerfield is now joining Stella McCartney by taking the stance with green fashion. Chanel had their models strolling through a wilderness of icebergs and splashing through icy waters, wearing plenty of fur- all faux. Lagerfield says, "Fake is not chic – we have got a new Chanel tweed to stop copies – but fake fur is."

I didn't think that such a large fashion house would make such a bold statement, but Karl always knows what the young kids like. Now all we need is LV to jump on the bandwagon.

[photos from: style.com]

III. Telephone Video- Smart Fashion?

What do cigarettes, diet coke and a phone hat have in common? Lady Gaga. Apparently, any material given to the right designer, can be turned into high fashion. Although, the look will probably only be able to be pulled off by the Lady herself of course.

Lady Gaga released her new track this week, Telephone, featuring Beyoncé. The video was outrageous of course, but the fashion was even crazier. I wondered what Lady Gaga would wear after the death of McQueen, and here are some of the eccentric replacements...

Crime Scene Tape by Brian Lichtenberg

Chain and Jumpsuit by Viktor & Rolf

Cigarette Sunglasses and Shoes by Haus of Gaga

Telephone Hat by Fred Butler

Overall I wasn't personally a fan of the fashion in the video, although I did think the phone hat was quite cute. Even though Lady Gaga's outfits are all normally very avant-garde, you can still see the art and thought in the pieces. I found that lacking with these outfits.

Dandiness...Lucky, on Campus

2010-03-13T17:44:00.002-05:00

Shoes: John Varvatos Converse, got it about 10 years ago in Europe

Jeans: Prps : website, NY

Sweater: Marc Jacobs

Jacket: Vintage

Broche: Taken from aunt

Posing for DOF...Dan, at Spoke

2010-03-13T17:38:00.002-05:00

Jacket: Badlands vintage in Toronto

colour layering...Alia, on Campus

2010-03-13T17:35:00.001-05:00

Skirt: Joe Fresh

March Fashion Events at Western

2010-03-10T10:24:00.001-05:00

:: March 11 (Thursday): Infusion Fashion Show "EDEN"
@Music Hall

Key. Latest in fashion, along with highly skilled dance competition and live music, showcases talents of young designers
Charity. Infusion Canada "In support of young cancer survivors"
Info. http://www.infusionfashion.com/

:: March 19 (Friday): OHM Fashion Show "ROCK YOUR VOGUE"
@Centennial Hall

Key. Music and fashion, linking haute couture to the Rock n’ Roll care-free attitude, features original designs from at least ten young fashion designers
Charity. Canadian Cancer Society
Info. http://www.ohmfashionshow.ca/about.html

:: March 20 (Saturday): KUCSC Fashion Show "CITY OF LIGHTS"
@Centennial Hall

Key. High fashion, confidence, poise, and diversity, showcases clothing from retail stores as well as designs from independent designers
Charity. Lymphoma Foundation
Info. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?v=info&gid=156272741911

:: March 25 (Thursday): AOII Fashion Show "FASHION FORWARD"
@Mansion

Key. Reflecting more edge and futuristic trends, showcases talents of creative students, performances
Charity. Juvenile Arthritis
Info. http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=316177241804&ref=mf

:: March 27 (Saturday): CAISA Fashion Show "ICONIC"
@ London Convention Centre

Key. Talents of students such as choreography, talent acts, and innovative fashion designs, one of the biggest student-organized fashion show in the country running for twelfth year
Charity. Children's Health Foundation
Info. http://www.caisafashionshow.com/

Black leather jackets x Marc Jacobs bags...Friends, Josef & Lauren, at UCC

2010-03-10T09:00:00.001-05:00

Josef

Jacket: Goodwill

Hat: Billabong

T-Shirt: American Apparel

Hoodie: Free City : website

Jeans: Cheap Monday : website

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Lauren

Jeans: American Eagle

Shoes: Steve Madden

Scarf: H&M

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Pink socks...Shivani, on Campus

2010-03-09T09:24:00.001-05:00

Jacket: Kensington market

Scarf: Mom's scarf

Necklace: somewhere in US

Skirt: H&M

Shoes & Bag: Kensington market

The Red Doc Martens....Steph, at Weldon

2010-03-08T15:34:00.002-05:00

Bags: From Equador

Jeans: Blank Jeans

Shoes: Doc Martens : website

The Band Man...Sandy, on Campus

2010-03-08T15:18:00.006-05:00

Glasses: Present from girl friend

Jacket: Bought in Waterloo

Shirt: Forever 21

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Pants: Levi's 510 Skinny from an outlet in Florida

Shoes: Talize

What I want right now: I am waiting for a new pair of boots from Frye: website

The Red Dress & the Vintage boots...Eileen, at the Spoke

2010-03-08T15:08:00.003-05:00

Cardigan: Salvation Army

Boots: Boots from 1942, found in Flashback in Kensington Market

Dress: Late 50s Vintage dress, found for $5 in Toronto and altered myself

Shirt: Goodwill in Toronto

the Argentina leather bag...Shaun, in front of Weldon

2010-03-08T14:52:00.004-05:00

Jacket: Club Monaco

Bag: From Argentina

Shoes: Converse store

Pants: American Apparel

Hat: Joe Fresh at Loblaws

Sunglasses: Sunglass Hut

Slim Fit...David, at Weldon

2010-03-08T11:40:00.000-05:00

Jacket: From Korea

Flannel: Urban Outfitter

Jeans: Nudie Jeans : website