Cocktails are always better when you enjoy them for a cause, non? The same could be said of fashion shows. And what do ya know — Fashion’s Night Out Vancouver combines them both.
Next Tuesday (the 8th), The Bay’s beautiful White Space will be putting on a show at V Lounge at Earl’s Yaletown. You’re invited! Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to Out in Schools, a nonprofit that works to end bullying. Want in? Get your tickets here.
Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week closed Friday night with a spectacle — Prophetik by Jeff Garner. With live bluegrass music, theatrical designs and an indoor snowstorm, Garner put the show back in fashion show.
His collection was inspired by the court of Louis XV with loads of floor-sweeping gowns.
Some of which seem like the kind of thing the Lady of Shallot would wear.
But I was most drawn to the menswear. I loved, loved, loved the jackets. Cropped, quilted, and recycled, one of them was even crafted from the designer’s childhood bedspread.
Now that’s a fitting way to put Eco Fashion Week to bed.
Hmmm… me neither. Must have gotten lost in the mail. No matter, though. You can still accessorize like an Academy Awards attendee.
Vancouver’s own Tiffany Haziza of Buddha and the Raven Studios was asked to design a special something for Oscar gift bags. She created lovely pearl necklaces for the affair, but my favourite designs are her beaded bracelets. Would love to stack them and wear them all at once.
Want to get your hands on some? You can order online here. And unlike your invitation to the Oscars, they’ll make it through the mail just fine.
[Images from Buddha and the Raven.]
You kind of have to dress green (it’s only polite). So I chose vintage, as did EFW president Myriam Laroche, by the way.
This vintage leather clutch, a gift from my sister, is perfect for toting my camera, my notebook, my everything. Want to see my EFW photos and post? You’ll find them on VitaminDaily.
This print reminds me of the night sky.
And not just any night sky, but the kind you can only see when you’re away from city lights.
You know the kind — they have stars. Lots and lots of stars.
And even though this silk blouse (by the Podolls, from Body Politic) isn’t the type of thing you wear when you’re out in the middle of nowhere, it sure does make me want to go there.
[Second photo by Dominic Kamp]
To the sneak peek of Illuminate Yaletown.
The party celebrated the unveiling of the art installations that will be taking over a few downtown blocks this weekend. And it was quite the affair. Mayor Gregor kicked it off, noting that it was one year ago that the Olympic torch made its way into Vancouver. (Can you believe it’s been that long?)
The party highlight for me? The glow-in-the-dark bracelets that served as drink tickets. They would have looked ever so cool with my H & M bangles, don’tcha think?
But instead of my illuminated Tron suit (truth: I don’t own one) I wore this.
I’d like to think that sparkly beads are kind of like the analog version of a proper lit-up ensemble.
So put on your sequins and head to Illuminate Yaletown this Saturday and Sunday. You’ll feel like part of the illuminati, even if only for a weekend.
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It’s true of documentaries (have you seen Catfish?) and vintage jackets.
I have no idea where this woven wonder is from (it’s label-less) but I’d imagine it’s from some far-off land.
Wore it with piles and piles of fake gold. (If fake gold were actually worth its weight in gold, I’d be a wealthy woman.)
But only on warmer days. As bulky as it is, it’s not that cozy (curse you, cotton!). Which means it’s perfect for those weird spring days.
P.S. Let’s make like the subjects of Catfish and connect on Facebook, mmkay?
One was chicken. (I don’t cook often. This is noteworthy.)
The other was this vest. Out of this pirate-themed t-shirt.
I’ll post the recipe tomorrow. (For the vest. The chicken didn’t turn out very well.)
One, you never suffer from donor’s remorse. And two, you’re ready to fall in love with a piece all over again. As soon as you see something slightly similar on the runway.
I fell head over heels for Roberto Cavalli’s 2011 resort collection (I think it’s the hippie in me). And one dress in particular, a porcelain blue and white boho number, reminded me of the bohemian maxi dress that’s been mine for a few years now.
Yes, the print, the colour palette and the cut are all different, but the frolic-in-a-field feeling is the same.
I found it in Barcelona when I was travelling with my girlfriends. So to track down something similar, you can head to Spain (and I highly recommend you do) or you can head to Holt Renfrew and grab the Cavalli (also a delightful voyage).
To find a bag like this, though, I’m afraid you’re going to have to go to Thailand. Any excuse to travel, right?
P.S. Shop till you (name) drop. This Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th, Lola Home and Apparel is offering all you lovely Anthologizers an additional 20% off sale merchandise. Just name-drop The Anthology at checkout and you’re golden.
