Month: October 2008

i got: Oakley Frogskins Re-release Sunglasses

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Oakley Frogskins Re-release Sunglasses I had a pair of Frogskins in 1987, I loved them to death. I thought they were the coolest thing ever. They got scratched and then lost. They came back into my life in 2007 when Oakley decided to bring them back from the dead. I have to admit, I’m loving them to death all over again. Be a part of our history with a new spin on a pop culture classic, the Oakley Frogskin®! At Oakley, we’ve spent decades creating original works of art that reinvent both technology and style. To celebrate the rich history of our brand, we decided to re-release a ground-breaking style that can be traced back more than twenty years to our “garage” company roots. First introduced in 1985 and originally available in over 50 colors, the Oakley Frogskin was a part of the 80’s pop culture, a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House. “The Terminator” was in the box office and Run-D.M.C. was in certified gold. We have resurrected the …

IE6 works, I have confirmation

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Hi IE6 folk. If you’ve abandoned reading the blog through a browser you can now return. IE6 is displaying the blog again in it’s entirety. I checked it out at work and one of my readers emailed me to tell me that she can once again view my blog from work.

Louis Vuitton Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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Louis Vuitton was quite stellar this year. Marc ported the obi belts and the colour palette from his Marc Jacobs collection to LV and they look fantastic. This collection reminds me a lot of YSL’s Africa collection (which I saw parts of in Montreal). I’m sure this was intentional and perhaps a nod to the dearly missed designer. Frillr has the Runway Video for Louis Vuitton up. I downloaded it and watched it on my Nano one morning going to work. You have to see it, just amazing. You can see the whole collection at Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Complete Collection

New Theme

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I upgraded the site so I decided to change my old theme. It was giving my IE6 readers and issue and I was having a hard time fixing it. It’s much easier to scrap it and try again. Let me know what you think in the comments, especially you IE6 readers!

I want – I got on your mobile phone

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Can’t get enough I want – I got? Bored on the bus or streetcar? Sick of listening to your professor in class? Need to look like you are involved in something before that smelly man on the subway hits on your? Well then, you need to read I want – I got on your mobile phone. Visit mippin.com/iwantigot to get your fix!

L’Oreal Fashion Week Spring 2009 – Holt Renfrew celebrates Canadian Fashion

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After a season off the Holt Renfrew celebrates Canadian Fashion event was back on the LFW schedule. This is one of my favourite events of fashion week. It gives you the ability to see the clothing up close and meet the designers. This season it was hosted by Adrian Mainella of Fashion File instead of the free for all type atmosphere that was present in previous ventures. A clothing designer was paired up with a jewelry designer to showcase the work. There was a little Q&A session with each designer pair conducted by Adrian. First to show was partners in crime, Greta Constantine and Dandi Maestre. I’m a big fan of the designers work. They really complemented each other in the presentation, which was different from the runway show where I thought Danni’s accessories overpowered the clothing. Get rid of the handbags and what do you know, balance is once again restored. I had a bit of bias at the show too because I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Greta collection …

Ann Demeulemeester Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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I have a few favourite collections from Paris so far: Balenciaga, Rick Owens and Undercover. Ann Demeulemeester is now a the top of this list because of the sheer volume of looks I liked. Everything she did was pretty much perfection. See the rest of this collection at the Fashion Spot – Ann Demeulemeester S/S 09 Paris images: same source

geekiviews: Care by Stella McCartney

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My package of Care by Stella McCartney skincare products came by FedEx today. Just in time too, I was about to make my quarterly purchase of Dermalogica products. My friends at Matchstick like me being a guinea pig. Yay! The line consists of: Nourishing Elixir, 5 Benefits Moisturising Cream, 5 Benefits Moisturising Fluid, Gentle Cleansing Milk, Purifying Foaming Cleanser, Toning Floral Water, Calming+Soothing Elixir, Radiance+Youth Elixir and the Nourishing Night & Day Cream. The packaging is pretty. I’ll be diving in and using this product instead of my regular Dermalogica products baring any allergic reactions. Watch this space for my opinions.

Balenciaga Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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At first look, I wasn’t into the Balenciaga Spring collection. I’ve looked at the collection again and seen the details. I’m now a fan. Nicolas Ghesquière has gone heavy on the Sci-Fi and I love him for it. It’s not quite like Spring 2007, my dream Balenciaga collection, but it’ll do. I’m going to name the shoes The Tron Shoes. I can’t say I would wear them, but they intrigue me because of their construction. It’s more than a sock over some shoes. images: www.thefashionspot.com, style.it

i want…

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I found Paraphernalia jewelry through the i heart Luxe newsletter. I was instantly hooked. Sleuth Typewriter Necklace We at Paraphernalia design beauteous and wholesome accoutrements for both Ladies and Gentlemen. We are much inspired by both vintage illustrations and 19th century magicians. We also enjoy the odd, the unusual, the uncanny and the bizarre, in all the aspects of beauty. Everything is handmade by Ms. Vanda in her studio in Manchester, United Kingdom, using vintage illustrations, printed and cut acrylic, and silver-plated findings. We strive to provide extraordinary, beautifully original pieces at affordable prices, so that you may embellish yourself with merely a pittance. Anatomica Skull Necklace – I always say the skull trend is dead, until I see perfection like this. Fauna Cat Tail Brooch Fauna Confused Owl Brooch images: paraphernalia.nu

Versace Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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I’ve been quietly drinking the Donatella koolaid for the past few seasons. I can’t get over how much I like the work that is coming out of that house right now. Some larger photos for you to examine, clicky click! See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Versace S/S 09 Milan images: thefashionspot, frillr.com

Montreal 2008 – Yves Saint Laurent Love

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There was no photography at the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit so I never felt that compelled to blog about it immediately. I did purchase something hilarious though, a YSL paper doll book called Yves St. Laurent Fashion Reviewby Tom Tierney (I just discovered some of his other books, OMG!!!!!). I really regret not buying 2 copies, just so I could cut up one. images: scans by me and mmfa.qc.ca