Denis Gagnon Structured Leather Jacket available at Reborn
Paul & Joe Annelise Lace Blouse available at my-theresa
Forever 21 Lace Tank available at, of course Forever 21
Current/Elliott Black Leggings available at my-wardrobe
House of Harlow Lace Ankle Boots available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Valentino Laceland Tote available at Browns (Hold tight – it’s sold out!)
Balmain‘s Cotton-canvas studded military blazer. 6,225 (USD). Available at Net-A-Porter.
Alexander McQueen‘s Lace embellished bustier top. 1,995 (USD). Available at Net-A-Porter.
Current/Elliot‘s Cropped legging jeans. 250 (Euros). Available at Colette.
Givenchy‘s Mock Croc Sandals. On sale for 355 (GBP). Available at Browns.
Balenciaga‘s Lune Bag. 770 (GBP). Available from Browns.
Lara Bohinc‘s Morgana choker. 785 (GBP). Available at Browns.
Lara Bohinc‘s Crusade bracelet. 285 (GBP). Available at Browns.
As I’ve grown older, my eye for good quality sneakers aka trainers, has become more refined. I admit, I’ve always had good taste in sneakers, but now I can easily spot a really good one when I see it. And believe me – it takes skill, particularly when concepts are slapped together – in the laziest or excessive ways- and then suddenly considered the must-have item of the season.
I don’t like my sneakers to be pretentious, well – maybe just a little. But pretentious meaning they’re equal parts fashion and art. Yes, I truly do believe in wearing art on your feet.
The Top Ten Hottest kicks for 2009/2010 (so far):
Bernhard Willhelm - 204 (Euros). Available at Far Fetch.
I do quite like these all-black leather high-tops. What’s particularly interesting is the piece of lace intertwined with the shoe laces that are strapped through the shoe.
Ann Demeulemeester – 541.44 (CAD). Available at Luisaviaroma.
Sneakers don’t get more euro than this. Beautifully punk black suede sneakers with triple buckle embellishments. If you’re a sneaker lover who’s got class – you wear these.
John Galliano – 475 (USD). Available at Style Drops.
With the patent leather and rivets, I can see these being very popular amongst the hip-hop community. Look at the buckle details, it’s riveting.
Rick Owens – 695 (GBP). Available at Browns Fashion.
Almost a boxing style shoe, what’s wonderful about this shoe is not just the black/white colourway, but the zipper along the side and elongated tongue.
Billionaire Boys Club – 276 (CAD). Available at Ssense.
High-top black canvas sneakers with white city print. How cool is that? I’ve never been one for the whole BBC/Ice Cream shenanigans, but I love the simplicity of this shoe. you may be looking at the shoe thinking “What’s so simple about it?” well, the minimalism with architectural element. This shoe is very art deco.
Paul Smith – 315 (USD). Available at Style Drops.
Leather multicoloured shoe with a heavy psychedelic reference. Enough said.
Raf Simmons - 301 (Euros). Available at Colette.
Neoprene sneakers – the cool irony. Too cool to wear scuba diving, though they don’t look like shoes you’d wear everyday.
Pierre Hardy – 350 (Euros). Available at Colette.
Drawing slight reference from the De Stijl movement, these remind me of works by the infamous Pieter Cornelis Mondrain. There were only 500 pairs available worldwide.
kris van assche - 491 (CAD). Available at Ssense.
These starch white Nappa lambskin sneakers remind me of an astronaut heading off to the moon. These babies sold out quickly, and we’re not sure if we’ll ever see them again.
Swarovski crystalized x Jeremy Scott sneakers – 2500 (Euros). Available at Colette.
Would someone really be that crazy to wear 5000+ dollar crystalized sneakers with wings? You betcha. Jeremy Scott made winged sneakers the rave for 2009 and this is a perfect way to end off the year. A true gem, Swarovski showed the world that they can be just as street as the rest of them. Kudos to Jeremy for constructing such a daring fashion statement.
It’s not just any trend – lets be clear. It’s translucent, nerdy and fashionable. Clear frames have been the understated must-have for 2009, let’s hope that more people will pick up on it for 2010.
Set 1. Hot Topic
Set 2. Moscot
Set 3. Ray-Ban Wayfarers
Set 4. Super
Set 5. Browns Fashion
Set 6. Sabre
Cheryl Cole is not known on the northern hemisphere of the planet (at least not enough to have an impact), but in the UK she’s beyond media darling. She’s somewhat of a quasi-God to the slebrity-obsessed and fashion press a like.
She is beautiful, that’s for sure. And her story is relatable. She grew up on the rough side of England on an estate ( over there, the estates are not-so-good). She won a reality TV competition landing a spot in group Girls Aloud (basically, a contemporary, modernized version of Spice Girls). Surprisingly, the group hasn’t crossed over as their predecessors did. But her life is a fairy tale – with a lot of loopholes. She married mega-rich Soccer Pro Ashley Cole (He plays for Chelsea), and over a short course of time her look has gone from chav, to WAG, to a woman all her own. However, she still has a bit of that Chav mentality complementing her history of bar fights and potty mouth square offs with other celebrities. But as they say, you can take the ghetto out the hood, but you can’t take the hood out the ghetto. Regardless of her raucous ways, she’s graced countless magazine covers and has been placed at the top of almost all of UK’s best dressed lists. While I do definitely question all the hype, I have to salute the fact that she made the cover of British Vogue.
I’ve never seen Ms. Cole look as good as she did within those pages. And I don’t think I ever will again. I do believe it’s a good idea for her to revel in her fame while it’s around. Her style counsel is steering her in the right direction; I sure hope that she’ll settle into her look and become a true fashion icon.
Get The Look
The Top – Chale Pussy-Bow Blouse by Diane von Furstenberg. $261 (CAD).
I do prefer a long-sleeve with sequin leggings – especially with sequin leggings. I also prefer if the blouse covers the bum and it doesn’t look like this one does, but chances are you may have a coat on top anyway.
The Pant - Dégradé Sequin Leggings by Stella McCartney. $837.20 (USD).
Apparently they’re sold out. You’ve got to be kidding me. These are the most gorgeous sequin leggings I’ve ever seen. The dégradé effect adds elegance and in a way, it tells you how to wear them. Start light as a top and make sure the shoes are dark – but not brown or black, please.
The Shoe - Taupe Moos pump by Aldo. $90(USD).
The Accessories:
The Broach – I found this Cream Pearl and Crystal Cluster Brooch for $14.99 (USD) by White Aisle.
The bracelet – Silver-tone Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli. $1,415 (USD).
The Bag - Lace Detail Bag by Zagliani. 3,565 (GBP). Available at Browns Fashion.
There’s nothing sexier than actually feeling sexy. OK, I take that back.
The key to unlocking a woman’s self confidence lays within the garments that accentuate her curves. There, that sounds a lot better.
Yes, this is indeed true. There are many women that believe to wear less is to attract more men; Mark Fast designs with less cloth for women who want to feel more sexy.
The Canadian-born couturier designs body-hugging knitwear blending Lycra, viscose, angora and wool fabrics, with results that sway, sashay and wrap around the silhouette.
There’s a lot of legs and bare shoulders to spare. There are plunges, drapes and slits for the bold and the reckless. There’s a minimalism in Mr. Fast’s designs, but it’s juxtaposed with fierceness a la the fringe and sheer effects.
Be advised that the prices are high, stemming into the 1,000 (GBP) area and up.
I guess that also means that you better keep up your membership with the gym and be comfortable with at least four inch stiletto heels.
I love this collection. And you’re damn right I’d wear every ounce of it. I’ve been wearing skin-tight American Apparel dresses for a while now, I’d like to switch it up a bit.
Available at Browns Fashion
