I often wonder if the saying 'history repeats itself' was actually meant for fashion. Everything we wear or have worn comes from some prior inspiration- and that can go as far back as Antiquity and beyond! Fashion is cyclical. Don't believe me? Send me an image of any clothing item, and I'll root it back... Continue Reading →
Why We Wear What We Wear
Why do we wear what we wear? Even if this sounds like such a basic question, it's actually quite complex and its reasons and answers are way deeper than just an afterthought. We never really question what lurks behind the so-called simple act of getting dressed. And along with that goes the theory that fashion... Continue Reading →
Coping with the Winter Blues…in Style
For some of us January means back to work, and a new beginning with that new semester. For teachers, it means the winter session is here. Unlike the fresh start in September, after a great summer holiday, the winter session presents itself right after the exhausting and over consuming Christmas break (what break?). There's really... Continue Reading →
The Language of Colour
Today we look at styling through colour- and the language of colour. Yes, dressing up in bright clothes can be fun and trendy- but there's a deeper meaning to it all! Why do you choose to wear certain colours over others? Is it about trends, seasons, morphology, a uniform...? Some colours (as those for specific... Continue Reading →
Paris Street Fashion
Need some styling inspiration? Magazines and social media aren't cutting it? I strongly recommend you hit the city streets and check out what people are wearing...in real life. And what's even more fun is people watching when you're traveling. That's exactly what I did last October when Paris street fashion became my obsession. I snapped... Continue Reading →
Vintage Shopping in Paris
When shopping in Paris, get ready for vintage to keep crossing your path. It will be impossible to avoid- even if it's just for curiosity's sake. Vintage shopping in Paris is abundant...especially if you're in the right place: Le Marais district. Truth be told, we did a lot of walking until we hit the right... Continue Reading →
Shopping for Fabric in Paris
Paris Fabric Hunting! Initially I had my mind set on perusing textile museums in Paris, and the like...but then, in keeping with the whole Paris Fashion Project mind-set- I decided to go rogue instead! Yes! Shopping like a local in the traditional, long-standing textile shops is what I decided would be way more fun. So... Continue Reading →
Shopping Local in Paris
Impossible Not To Shop Local in Paris Everyone is keen on shopping locally. It's a no-brainer how it's a win-win situation for both people and country. For most of us in North America, we really have to search and go out of our way to make this possible. For the most part, especially when it... Continue Reading →
Attending a Paris Fashion Show
A Paris Fashion Show Ever felt like attending a Paris fashion show, but didn't know where to start looking? If you're not really part of the fashion industry, you may feel left out or unaware, since most events won't be directly announced to you. But there is still a way of attending certain events that... Continue Reading →
The Paris Fashion Project
Introducing The Paris Fashion Project Did you miss me? I took a short business trip to Paris and put together this Paris Fashion Project for You, my Beautiful Fashionistas! I had the opportunity to peruse Paris for chic fashion, streetwear, vintage and textiles- along with some travel blogging- and I want to share it all... Continue Reading →