So as you may or may not know, TomFW is currently happening.
Yesterday was the first day of runway shows. I spent most of the morning
running around getting ready for the day, but 3pm hit and suddenly it was time
for lights, camera, action!
First show was Parloque, It was a type of
boxer, meets urban street wear look. I enjoyed the color palette, bold kimonos
and long shorts, but a bit unfinished around the edges. Next, Nuvango; mostly
tank tops and tees with leggings and scarves. All done in high voltage graphics
all hand sewn and constructed here in Ontario. My favorite show of the evening
was Philippe Dubuc, from Montreal, also a winner of this year’s CAFA. He's well
established and it showed; his collection was handsome and polished. Neoprene
shorts, mesh jackets, joggers and suits. I skipped Kennith Barlis, and after
seeing the photo's I was sad I did, but being cooped up inside makes you
irritable. Next was Pedram Karimi, I applaud his hunger for avant-garde, but it
was not polished or ready for a runway just yet. Last was Swam, and I skipped
this completely, I wanted to go home, after the constant seating catastrophes,
I was finished with fashion week for that night.
My outfit for the eve was a wild one; I
went to A Home Run vintage boutique in Kensington Market and grabbed these
amazing striped shorts. Paired it with my polka dot tee from the vintage shop
and threw the manfriend's Philippe Dubuc long sleeve around my waist so I could
wear it home. Fashion week front row always gets grab bags, so having a tote
big enough to stuff goodies in is always useful. I took my favorite royal blue
Aldo for the eve and thrift shop kitten heels for the road!
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| photo - The Walking Canucks |
necklace - from Osafo
polka dot shirt - vintage thrift
shorts - A Home Run vintage boutique
wrap around - Philippe Dubuc
tote - Aldo
kitten heels - Bruno Magli
This heat is amazing! Toronto is gorgeous, and my tan looks amazing.
Despite the fact that its Monday, I'm happy! I woke up this morning with a vicious headache, so I went back to sleep until noon, had brunch and got to work. I may or may not have had a Caesar during my meal, so I came home a little bit more chipper, anyway, makes for a more eventful day!
How was your Monday?
x -the collector
Despite the fact that its Monday, I'm happy! I woke up this morning with a vicious headache, so I went back to sleep until noon, had brunch and got to work. I may or may not have had a Caesar during my meal, so I came home a little bit more chipper, anyway, makes for a more eventful day!
How was your Monday?
x -the collector
I had a lot of fun with this look. Bit sassy I may say, I feel naked, well I am naked. Remember when Rihanna wore that nude dress to the music awards or whatever, well, I'm doing the same thing, except I'm not wearing a thong under.
The nude dress I found while walking in Chinatown. I saw it in a shop window and thought that I might try it. It's a great slouchy for those days around the house, or can be sauced up for a night on the town.
The heels are a bit much, but whose counting, I love these puppies. I only wear them on occasion and find that no matter where I wear them, I always get complements.
Necklace is from Anice jewellery in Kensington Market and the dress/overcoat I purchased in a thrift shop in Parksville.
The whole outfit, I must say, is how do you say; Mother not approving!
I'm tired of magazines telling me what is "trending" and what isn't. For myself, I could never listen to that, I need to follow my own beat. As you can see my Toronto Law jersey dances to its own drum, and no, I did not go to law school.
Pleats will be in for the rest of my life, so when I saw this adorable pleat skirt, I grabbed it. When I was in Arizona, on my way out of the boutique I saw it had a twin, only in navy blue, same size, the lady gave them to me for a dollar each. The shoes I wore during my graduation, and the bag is a piece I found at Aldo on sale! I was in need of a solid coloured bag, and blue always makes me feel better.
This outfit it super girly, with a hint of tomboy hidden gracefully in the pleats. I love this outfit, its totally me!
PS-
Blue is my favourite colour.
x - the Collector
Photo's by The Weekenders Fashion Blog
Pleats will be in for the rest of my life, so when I saw this adorable pleat skirt, I grabbed it. When I was in Arizona, on my way out of the boutique I saw it had a twin, only in navy blue, same size, the lady gave them to me for a dollar each. The shoes I wore during my graduation, and the bag is a piece I found at Aldo on sale! I was in need of a solid coloured bag, and blue always makes me feel better.
This outfit it super girly, with a hint of tomboy hidden gracefully in the pleats. I love this outfit, its totally me!
PS-
Blue is my favourite colour.
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| Shirt: Salvation Army Skirt : Vintage from Arizona Bag : Aldo Shoes : Payless |
Photo's by The Weekenders Fashion Blog
You know it's fashion week and who better to show you great fashion than the ladies of Toronto. Here are some crazy and amazing women who love color, crazy and of course, have great style.
Before I ran off to work, I asked my flatmate to take my photo. Maybe I should hire her to be my full time photographer ;]
So, what do you think my dear friends? Am I chic, classy and sophisticated?
So, what do you think my dear friends? Am I chic, classy and sophisticated?
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| Molehair Jacket Green Dress Blue pleat skirt Italian Booties Georgio Armani Clutch |
Photo's by Kassi Scott
x- the Collector
I
was so blessed to have had the opportunity to sit front row at Toronto's very
first men's fashion week. I got to meet some amazing photographers, PR reps,
videographers, designers and models. I was overflowing with happiness and
bubbling with joy at the fact that I was with such amazing people! I am pleased
to share the photo's of my crazy outfits that I wore during TOM*FW
Opening
night on August 11th was one of my favorite outfits; it was cheeky, colorful
but sexy all at the same time.
This
outfit is called 'Bulls Baby!'
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| Snapback from Kensington Market Jersey from a friend Clutch: JR from a thrift shop shoes: Just Fab, from a friend |
The
first night of TOM*FW, I wanted to be comfortable more than anything, no
stress, no mess. I wore my Big Yellow dress and a pair of sandals, hair down
and no frown.
This
ensemble is called Mellow Yellow.
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| Dress: Thrift Shop in Parksville BC Standing with Paul, professional, suave and sexy model backstage at Christopher Bates |
Second
night I wanted to wear something that was subdued but loud all at the same time
[does that make sense?] You know about my obsession with color, so why not wear
something colorful, fun and stand out like a green thumb!
This
outfits called Green Giant!
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| Sports bra a Christmas gift from my mother Jacket: Algo- Vintage Thrift Shorts: Razz International from The Kit and Kaboodle in Parksville Belt: vintage Scarf: Paul Nathaphol Shoes: JC from Chocolate Shoes Queen St. Toronto |
Go big or GO HOME!
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| Bunny Ears: Fashion Crimes Jacket: Thrift Shop Shirt: vintage Dress: Tabula Rasa Bag: BCBG Lapel Pin: Just SultanTO |
x - the *Tom* Collector
