All the girls – particularly in Canada – are going crazy for Mackage. And what do you know… slebrities such as Blake Lively, Will.I.Am, and Lindsay Lohan are too.
Mackage is Montreal-based – which doesn’t surprise me as I do believe that it is the fashion capital of Canada - and it’s great to see Canadians supporting Canadian bacon. Prices range from $490 to $680.
Whether it’s a tiny streamline inside a coat, cuff or an added degrade effect, a great look this winter is splashes of pink on your outerwear. Yes, instead of that bland grey, or black, invest in a piece that’s sizzling in hot a pink embellishment. It’s a statement that will never go out-of-date rather, becoming more refined with age. Matter of fact, I don’t think many young’uns are keen on the trend yet (which might be why Balmain’s pointy shoulders are plastered in mags rather than the pink effect). But it looks good on any age.
If you’re from the colder parts of the planet (Sweden, Antarctica and of course, Canada), you need more than just a cute jacket. Your closet can easily stack at least ten jackets for all occasions and season changes, but it’s imperative to have that one winter coat nestled away for when the dreary storms go from bad to excruciating.
For those of us stuck in minus-thirty temperatures, we’ve become so used to just being warm, we don’t pay attention to looking good. But thankfully, with the help of the Italian-brand Parajumpers we’ve found salvation.
It’s quite a coincidence that designers from one of the warmer parts of the world is producing jackets for the heaftiest snow storms, but we all know that the Italians know how to do fashion, and they’ve added some historical elements (being inspired by the 210th rescue squadron in the Anchorage, Alaska) to give you your money’s worth – a true investment piece.
See website for price details.
The Kodiak Parka
LONG BEAR – Long down parka
Denali Leather – Ground field parka
Winter time is coming, and for this issue I wanted to give you ins-and-outs of getting a fabulous coat for the coldest and fashionably perplexing season of the year.
One one hand, winter allows for the opportunity to bundle-fashion multiple trends without looking like a fashion-criminal (because the objective is to be warm, regardless of the layers), however, it’s frustrating because you’re stuck between investing your hard-earn money into that one particular item that will defy all fashion trends for years to come – the winter coat.
Living in Toronto, Canada admittedly for me is frustrating because there really isn’t much of a selection for fashion winter shopping. Which is quite a coincidence because if there’s any place in the world that knows about the cold and fashion - it’s us.
When I lived in London, UK, even the average daily paper (and there were about five or more of them) dedicated at least two pages of fashion spreads from the most expensive to the cheapest yet fashion-forward brands in the city. Here, to utter the word Stitches, Sirens or Suzy Shier(cheaper brands – with the exception of H&M or Zara) amongst the fashion elite is to draw a pitiful glare. (So, when I finally find the right images, I promise to post some great product shops from these “lesser valued” brands.)
But for me, as much as I have deep admiration for the high-end designer, until I have enough disposable income that I can afford to take care of my responsibilities (mortgage, car, and other bills), donate to charity, travel and still have money left over, it’s really not feasible to purchase a luxury coat in replacement for something much more practical. But that’s why I enjoy looking. I get inspiration from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stefano Pilati, and Riccardo Tisci. I’m also proud of Michael Kors for creating different tiers for his broad range of clientele. And while I’d love the idea of wearing a cashmere-blend wool coat, or a goat fur peacoat, or, a silk-blend cape – which would all look luxurious on while walking through droplets of crystal-like snowflakes - I’ll have to opt for another route, for now.
Have a Look.
With these particular coats, while they’re a steal to the average luxury shopper, they’re a bit of a stretch on the cheque book for the rest of us, but they’re worth the investment if you’d like to keep them in your closet for longer than the current season. I’d like to think that these are not too dated; they’re more like timeless pieces that look fab, have a bit of edge and are made by some recognized fashion brand.
It’s good to mix and match your wardrobe. The key is to make sure that if you’re going to break the bank, make sure that the winter coat has all the proper commodities (can you wear it for at least two to three years?).
Have a look.
These are an absolute steal. And when I say that, I mean it from the bottom of my fashion-obsessed heart. It took a lot of frustration, countless browsing, and digging through dozens of online stores to get these fashion finds, but believe me, it was well worth it.
Have a Look.
