Magic Squares

Drawing by Kyler Kelly

I'm predicting that these graphic, geometrical heels gracing the Louis Vuitton runways this past Spring are going to be a huge inspiration in upcoming footwear trends.

Dubbed the "Magic Square" collection, these low-heeled pumps would add an easy sort of intrigue to any chic wardrobe. The long, pointed toe, the thin block heel, the graphic oversized bow...they represent the perfect marriage between minimalism and art in footwear, with a healthy dose of whimsy (they totally remind me of French animation à la Les triplettes de Belleville!)

What do you think of these Magic Square pumps?

                                                          

Dorothy for the Day

Every girl needs at least one pair of red-shoes. I especially love these because not only are they Valentino-inspired (see my previous post about this), they remind me of Dorothy's ruby slippers. I have to be honest, I've gotten mixed reviews about these shoes- people either love them or hate them. I, for one, am on the love side.

Which side are you on? 

Zara red shoes/Zara skirt/Michael Kors top

Summer Days Are Drifting Away...

 ...but that's not going to stop Debbie and I from living out the final golden days of summer with our take on nautical resortwear. Forget the sailor pants and stripes with red, our version is all about light, airy and pretty! And personally, I can't let an outfit go without a hit of colour.

 Photos by Kyler Kelly

Jackie - Garage striped crop top/Modcloth skirt/Globo wedges

Debbie - White Forever 21 dress/thrifted belt/Ray Ban sunnies/Espadrilles from Les Ailes de la Mode.

                                              

Poolside Chic

Photos by Kyler Kelly

 

I like to call this my "poolside chic" look and if I could, I would wear this outfit every day. This look embraces a few of my favourite style components: a high waist, a great hat, and a neutral sandal. Sometimes I wish summer could last all year long, but alas, the presence of seasons makes way for more exciting fashion adventures. 

But for now...let summer live on! 

Nine West hat/White F21 bandeau top/Thrifted white shorts/Club Monaco cuff/Franco Sarto sandals

Festival Mode & Design: Day 4

 

 

Outfits: Jackie - F21 floppy hat/Garage crop top/thrifted maxi skirt/thrifted sandals/Costa Blanca bucket bag

Debbie - Gap jeans/Topshop top/Wedges from Winners/thrifted Liz Claiborne hat

Shows: Ice Cream, Sweet Lemonade - Barila

Ice Cream, Sweet Lemonade - UNTTLD

Les Montreal(ER) In Fashion du Festival

Highlights: The whole festival was a lot of fun! We met some interesting vendors and bloggers, saw some amazing fashion and of course got to be models for a day. And considering the price tag of all these shows (free!) we really couldn't have asked for a better week of fashion...except maybe less wind and rain!

                                                                                                                   

Festival Mode & Design: Day 3

Day 3 of the Festival Mode & Design featured one of my favourite shows so far: "Fashion and Film on the Same Stage."Having been a film major in university, my heart swells with joy when these two worlds come together. I've always loved observing fashion come alive in cinema and it's probably the reason I started loving fashion. Anyway, back to the festival, Jackie and I took a long lunch break to attend the fashion and film show featuring a tribute to the following 10 cinematic inspirations:  

Audrey Hepburn

Catherine Deneuve a la "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg"

Bonnie and Clyde

James Bond

Woody Allen a la "Annie Hall"

James Dean

Moulin Rouge

Almodovar and Penelope

C.R.A.Z.Y

Sex and the City

Outfits: Jackie - F21 striped dress/Modcloth handbag/Dynamite Blazer/thrifted sandals

Debbie - Zara white blazer/American Apparel shorts/Urban Outfitters blouse/thrifted shoes

Shows: Fashion and Film on the Same Stage

Highlights: The first Audrey Hepburn look and the sexy Moulin Rouge outfits.