The Montreal Styling Diva – Fashion Confessions
Today touches on a subject I can never get enough of: Fashion history. And about that- I'm pretty sure fashion history buffs everywhere were pretty stunned by some of this year's Fashion Week runway shows- I certainly was! I was especially blown away by the beautiful interpretations taken from historical references. Here's my short analysis... Continue Reading →
I don't work in a regular office- so as a fashion teacher my attire doesn't have to be formal or conventional...unless I want it to be! I feel quite lucky that inspiration and creativity are the guiding factors for what I wear to work each day. For me, dressing up for work goes hand in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
5 Days of Knits to Keep Me Warm and Chic! Don't know about where you live, but around here it's been damp and chilly. That infamous line of 'it's sweater- weather' has never felt more real than now in Montreal. But let me tell you, that I've never really been a sweater girl...meaning I don't... Continue Reading →
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 →
Looking your best at work is important. You want to make a good impression on clients, bosses, and co-workers, and dressing well is one way to do that. Of course, not everyone knows how to dress for a business meeting. If you're unsure of what to wear or just want some tips on taking your... Continue Reading →
