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May 08
2010

Posted by: Kanan Kothari

The MET Costume Institue Gala: Summer Trends

Kanan Kothari

The MET Costume Institute Gala is one of the most exciting nights of fashion all year. Celebrities are out and no one is playing it safe.  Here’s a quick wrap up of the best dressed.  My best dressed list of course involves who looked great and rocked their dress the best, but also which looks are the most fashion convertible.  Meaning...which celebrity styles from the MET Gala can any fashonista take on and own herself this summer.

I love Emma Watson. She always looks age appropriate and elegant and this evening was no exception.  She was beautifully sporting a floor length, asymmetrical, Burberry gown (for whom she is a spokes model).  Asymmetrical was huge last summer and it is back again this season.  The easiest way to wear this look is a fun and playful one sleeved tank.  It works on all body types and gives a simple outfit a sexy flavour.



Ok, so clearly not any gal can pull of the Marchesa dress Blake Lively wore, but there is a huge style cue to be taken from it.  The colour. This deep blue (nearly navy) compliments almost every skin tone and can be done in many different ways in your summer wardrobe. Try a great skirt in this blue or even fun accessories, like a leather bag or wedged sandals.  We all can’t have Blake’s killer body, but we can easily incorporate this great colour into our closet.




Finally, something that I often shy away from, a little shimmer or sparkle.  Many belles of the ball showed off this trend, including JLo and Sarah Jessica Parker.  Another great look for the summer months which instantly make any outfit more feminine.  If you’re not the uber girly type, try adding some twinkle through smaller accessories like a hair piece, a belt of a little clutch.





Who do you think was the best dressed of the night? And, what are some of the summer trends you are looking forward to rocking?













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Apr 25
2010

Posted by: Kanan Kothari

Emerging Brands: The Art Company

Kanan Kothari
Tagged in: Vancouver , toronto , Tony Pappas , The Art Company , summer , spring , Spank , spain , shoes , Rue St. Denis , Montreal , Mochico , mens , leather goods , ladies , la rioja , hand made , Fashion , clothing , casual , brands , Balisi , accessories , 2010

I love fashion; shoes, clothing, handbags, accessories, the works.  I guess that’s why I find myself blogging about it all the time. There’s something about the way fashion acts as its own character in a girl’s life – kind of like NYC as the fifth character in Sex and the City.  So, naturally, discovering cool new brands is one of the biggest thrills for me. It’s like adding a new weapon to your arsenal, or perhaps a nice shiny instrument to your toolbox. 

One of the most kick-ass shoe collections I’ve recently discovered is The Art Company.  Their collection is all hand crafted in La Rioja, Spain, resulting in some seriously quality goods. This is no shoe scam either, like Camper who charges “Made in Spain” prices for a product mostly made in an assembly line elsewhere.   

The Art Company features mens and ladies casual kicks, with a truly original look.  Some of my top picks from their Spring/Summer 2010 line are below, but check out the website yourself to see what looks are for you.

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Mar 10
2010

Posted by: Kanan Kothari

Celebrity - Designer Collaborations: Yay or Nay?

Kanan Kothari

JLo creating her own scent, Victoria Beckham designing jeans or P. Diddy launching a clothing line are certainly not new news to anyone.  Especially not to me, since I am both a slave to fashion and addicted to celebrity gossip.  However, I have yet to purchase any item which is celebrity created.  My reasoning was mostly that of general snobbery, where I strongly opposed celebrities designing fashion, accessories or scents and expecting people to buy them based purely on their fame.  Something about the whole thing smelt of entitlement to me, and I’ve pretty much boycotted all along. 

My boycotting ended a few days ago when I noticed the line of jewellery designed by Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, Michelle Trachtenberg, was being released for Spring, in partnership with Coach.  I have to admit the collection is beautiful. It has a very Betsy Johnson-esque flare. Lots of great pieces – necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, all hand set in Swarovski crystals.







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Mar 10
2010

Posted by: Sarah M.

How to Look Like a Million Bucks (without breaking the bank!)

Sarah M.

It's all in the details!

The term 'investment piece' is thrown about quite frequently in the fashion world, and not without good reason. When it comes to the consistently necessary pieces in your wardrobe - a great pair of jeans, a stunning party dress, your everyday handbag - you may want to invest a little bit more money in brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moschino and D&G amongst many, many other designer brands that have lower-priced lines. Keep in mind that these items are not the same for everyone; if you're a bohemian freelance graphic designer living in Kensington Market chances are your choices in this respect are going to be worlds apart from a Bay Street condo-dwelling mutual funds banker, so it is imperative that you take into account your personal wardrobe needs and lifestyle when deciding what you'll get the most value out of.

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Feb 05
2010

Posted by: Kanan Kothari

Spring/Summer 2010: Easy to Wear Looks

Kanan Kothari

A wise lady once said the only way to get through the dreary January-March stint is to (perhaps prematurely) begin looking forward to spring and summer shopping!  I know this sounds like a bit of a stretch to some, especially many men out there. But, the advent of summer inspired colours, mini skirts and tank tops is a real site for sore eyes when you’ve been stuck in a down jacket for 5 months.

 

If you’re like me, and frankly cannot afford to go out and buy every Calvin Klein handbag or Diane von Furstenberg skirt for the coming season, I recommend trying to find a few key runway trends to integrate into your already existing spring/summer wardrobe. Here are a few that will help you shake off the February blues and which shouldn’t be too hard to replicate at a much cheaper price…

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