Lookbook

A s you walk into a Maxi or a Canadian Superstore, browsing the aisles for the regular milk, butter and cheese, the last thing you expect is to land on the perfect pair of bright flats, or the ideal summer bag, or even, what’s this? Ohhhh, pretty printed skirts! That’s exactly how it feels when you walk through a Joe Fresh Style. Joe Fresh Style was founded by Joseph Mimran (the same dude who thought up Club Monaco and Caban). There are so many great things about this "groceretail" store. The prices are extremely affordable (think $14.00 for a 3/4 sleeve tunic), the set-up is uncluttered and actually pleasant. And yes, there are change rooms (unlike other places where you have to assume you are a medium). The staff is quite helpful and friendly. The merchandising makes you want to buy EVERYTHING (I need a cash register in my kitchen right?) On top of all this: It is Canadian! The Joe Fresh area is divided in sections such as womenswear, menswear, sleepwear, loungewear and la...

Note: The Bedo top is racer back with slight shimmery stripes and is a bit sheer so you may have to wear something else underneath, unless you wish to appear slightly nakes...its up to you :)

Dress Zara Basics $49.00 Shoes Transit Spring "ELISOTA" $49.99 TOTAL LOOK FOR: $98.99 *Notice how this outfit does not need much to prove a point. The dress says it all.

Blouse Tristan & America $55.00 Belt Dynamite $12.00 or Jacob for $24.00 Jeans (high waist/ wide leg) Costa Blanca $39.50 Shoes Aldo "Copacabana" $109.00 TOTAL LOOK FOR: $216.49

This would not be a Canadian retail fashion blog without the obligatory Madonna hits H&M stores post. Gucci Girl had previously provided you with the lovely ad a few posts ago. Now it is my turn to show you what material the Material Girl has to offer (oh come on now, I am allowed at least 1 Madonna pun here). Her line is very neutral. She has the blacks, whites, pinks, beiges and let us not forget the accessories. Euh, but $34.90 for sunglasses, not so much... Regardless, the rest of the line looks quite pretty. The wrap dress in black and white is veeery H&M. And the white shift with metallic pattern is almost a copy of the Hot like fire black and white Chanel dress Cameron has worn. Notice there is also a bodysuit present...could this be? Could 1994 really be back? I hope so as bodysuits were quite practical...they don't bunch. In any case, enjoy! For those of you who have the opportunity to hit it up, let me know how it goes. I guess Madonna is definitely her...

When Prada models sashayed down the runway with satin turbans, we all wrinkled our noses (well a t least I did). Then I thought to myself, whatever , it’s ju st Prada being Prada . Later on, I was flipping th ro ugh VogueGlamourHarpers and saw a Ralph Lauren m odel proudl y displaying her black turban with … What’s this? A jewel in the front? (See top right pic). Then sligh t conce r n came over me. If Ralph L aur en , Mr. White blouse and Faded De nim himself had t his… who woul d be next? I g uess I spoke too soon. Now you will be able to g et yo u r own t urban ( see below ) at your local H&M thank s to M ad onna …oh yeah, you hear d right. M i ss Dress you Up in H er Lov e (In Her Love) wants us to wear tur b ans start ing tomorro w, M arc h 22 n d . I am a little too Gap-ish for such a tr end. I really wonder if th is will take off…if it does, I guess I’ll be the only one going: oh my. So, would you wear a turban?

Top (93% Modal & 7% Elastane) Jacob $38.00 Pants Suzy Shier $25.00 or Dynamite for $30.00 Clutch Zara $49.00 Bangles H&M $9.90 TOTAL LOOK FOR: $121.90

Black and white is strong for Spring 2007 and for Fall 2007. It is timeless and will NEVER go out of style - Donna Karan , Viktor & Rolf, Derek Lam , and Gucci (dress on right) were all showing on the runways for all of 2007. It's great for work and transforms to evening wear. Always fresh, crisp and put together, but you can always add a twist to make it fit with this season's other trends of shirt dresses, kimono sleeve, bold prints and polka dots. Black and white works for every body type and budget. Take a look at Club Monaco's display and website - There are tons out there-H&M, Gap, Costa Blanca Zara, Old Navy. Try and mix more frou frou pieces (ruffles, tiered, layers) with another piece that is tailored and fitted in order for balance. For those who are top heavy, wear black on the top and white on the bottom. Let's not forget about the prettiest thing in the world .... SHOES! Micael Kors (right) has a playful wedged heel for the summer which is...

Ok, so in a perfect and slightly skewed world, you just won an obscene amount of money and feel the need to buy some expensive peep toes (after you have given money to family and friends all while curing world hunger of course...) May I suggest a few of these over the top Designer shoes from Elle.com (and yes, people really do walk in these):

Montreal Fashion week is upon us. From March 19th-23rd, you can view some well known designers (as mentioned above) and some up and coming ones as well. For more info, visit their website . Enjoy!

Showing just a little. Giving them just a taste. Playing hard to get. All these strategies have been used by many of us to get what we want…am I right? Now our toes are doing it as well. It is safe to say that this season, the same can go for the trend in shoes. Granted this does go back to Christina Aguilera circa 2005, but still… Peep toes h ave bee n around for a while and yet continue to gain in popularity. They evoke the 40’s look th at d e signe r s were showing on the runway ( Chanel, Cavalli, and Prada to name a few) . They give us just a peek at what is in the shoe: pretty, p retty toes, well at least trimmed toes (please tell me you trim your toes and don’t let them grow out all long and ye llow and curly *wow, I have managed to upset my own stomach*… Wear them to w ork with tights (which is the new legging…haha… f ash ion is so all over the place I even sometimes don’t get it), pair them with your dress (remember, you have like 3 now) or your shorts from last s...