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FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Get in line

We love how classic nautical stripes look a bit tougher when you swap navy for black.  It still says spring, but with a slight edge. Dark, opaque hose and flat oxfords keep the short hemline tame, not trashy.

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Fashion » At the shows

Toronto: Nada presents 3D fembots of the future (also, her fall collection)

Fashion on the silver screen is nothing new. Previewing a fall collection worn by fierce fembots from the future in mortal 3D combat, however, definitely felt fresh. Donning our 3D glasses (and munching on strawberry Twizzlers) we sat back and took in Nada’s Fall 2010 presentation, a video dubbed Future Fashion/Fashion Future.  Taking full advantage of a collection that hinged on female strength and visions of the future, the 7-minute movie took us through a video game-style martial arts match complete with swinging lead pipes and warriors outfitted in metallicized python-embossed leather pants, aggressive jumpsuits and tech-y coats. The only drawback? We didn’t get a great look at the collection. Featuring only special editorial pieces, the film seemed to center more on the magic of technology than the clothes. (There were brief glimpses of the collection in a rotating digital closet where the invisible game player could choose a beauty look, outfit and weaponry.)  The designer was coy on whether she would continue dabbling in cinematic feats for future collections, but I can’t help but speculate that these won’t be the last special effects we’ll see from Shepherd.

You can view the movie on nada3D.com, where there’s also info on ordering your own set of Nada 3D glasses.

Click on the images below to see stills from the video as well as looks from Nada’s Fall 2010 collection.


Fashion

Sarah Jessica Parker charms the crowd at The Bay

Photography by Tom Sandler/Courtesy of HBC

Flanked suited-up security guards, the entrance to the new Halston Heritage area at the Bay Queen Street was buzzing yesterday evening. Anxiously awaiting Sarah Jessica Parker, the new president and chief creative officer of Halston, were media types, socialites, designers (a dapper looking Wayne Clark was there), devoted Room shoppers and even political types, specifically the prime minister’s wife, Laureen Harper. Read the rest of this entry »


Daily Steal

The daily steal: Gumball (faux) pearls, $18

I’m a sucker for the classics (my lifelong quest for the ultimate white shirt will surely attest to that), so strands of gleaming pearls are right up my alley. But I’m not ready to look like my grandmother just yet. These oversize beads ($18, at Sears) riff on the country club staple but manage to maintain young and modern–perfect peeking out from a crisp collar.

See more of spring’s top jewellery in our Spring Accessories Guide.


FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Plane Jane

FMlovely0110b_196Lovely in…an Amelia Earhart-inspired outfit
Spotted: Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto
Why: It may be that we recently saw the movie Amelia, but the way our Lovely has thrown on tiny driving gloves and aviator sunglasses with a little fur peeking out from her bomber jacket, has got me picturing her ready for take off. She brings it all back down to earth with a casual high-waisted jean and fringed, boho bag.

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Fashion

The daily steal: Jewellery, buy one get one free

Charm bracelet, $16, necklaces from $18

Charm bracelet, $16, necklaces from $18

Shopping for accessories just got twice as nice! Though the program isn’t new, I’ve just found out that when you buy one accessory at Reitmans (reitmans.com), you get a second free! Whether you take advantage of the deal to layer up your necklaces or go the gift-giving route, this was one tip too good not to share.


FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Rad hatter

FMlovely0110c_196Lovely in…a tricky topper
Spotted: Queen and Bathurst Streets
Why: The porkpie isn’t a look that’s easy to pull off, but the combo of bangs and blunt ends makes it work. With a gamine quality that’s neither feminine nor frou-frou, our Lovely takes a page from Buster Keaton, in pared-down pieces and his signature chapeau.

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FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Boho beauty

FMlovely0110D_196Lovely in…Seventies-style separates

Spotted: Queen Street West

Why: We’re happy this Lovely decided to forgo the Farrah Fawcett waves in favour of modern versions of seventies staples: the wide-leg jean, natural leather boots, a shearling coat with oversize collar and stacks of gleaming bangles.  Same vibe, a whole lot less polyester!

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FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Working girl

FMlovely0110a_196Lovely in…eye popping colour
Spotted…Queen Street West
Why…We love the hit of carnation pink satin beneath a long, cuffed boyfriend blazer–perfect for brightening up work wear basics. Definitely inspires us to update our own winter wardrobes with a flash of fluoro.

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FASHION Lovelies

Street style: Knit wit

FMlovelyJan15_196Lovely in…woolly winter layers
Spotted…hopping on the subway at Bathurst station
Wearing…aviators, open-weave scarf, vintage sweater coat, soft, slouchy pants and black lace-up shoes.
Why…Mild winter days pose a particular fashion problem–too warm for the parka, but too cold for a light jacket.  This Lovely expertly cocoons in chunky knits and a loosely wound scarf and keeps hair simple with an easy topknot.

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