The Montreal Styling Diva – Fashion Confessions
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 →
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 →
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 →
(RESUME AUDIO EN FRANCAIS) FRENCH AUDIO SUMMARY I was swept away by this never-before told story of Aldo Gucci told by his daughter, Patricia Gucci. Patricia's mother, Bruna, barely 20, was Aldo's love of his life- but not his real wife (until very much later). She was his mistress, and as such she was kept... Continue Reading →
Styling on the Repeat: Fashionable Friday and a Link up! It's no lie that I'm a proud outfit repeater. And although I put on many different looks to try to give you ideas and inspire you to create your own style, truth is that most often than not I go back to wearing my favourites... Continue Reading →
Time for a fashion change...History shows us how events that change the world affect fashion. Is it time to say good-bye to athleisure wear?
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion... Review: PARACHUTE EXHIBITION at the Mccord Museum of Montreal Do you remember the iconic fashion brand, Parachute? It was all the rave of sought-after underground fashion from 1977 to 1993. A true phenomenon of the 80's. Harry Parnass and Nicola Pelly both worked in sales at Le Chateau... Continue Reading →
