Proenza Schouler Spring 2009 Shoes Lev Lino Okay the crazy heels at Proenza Schouler have won me over. Green Nero These boots, so ridiculous but so attractive. The open toed sandal boot combo is working for me and I’m loving the heel detail. images: zappos.com
Ilaria Nistri Teal Chiffon Mini Dress I love the black and teal pattern of this dress and the slight draping. Perfect summer mini. image: ssense.com
69 Vintage Buy the Pound Thursday Nite Craft-Raft Tonight, April 9. 2009 Thursday Nite Craft-Raft and sail on down to 69 Buy the Pound for a nite of afghan-tastic crochet magic!!! Let the lovely Linda Varekamp introduce you to the wonderful world of crocheted afghan squares- beginners welcome – all for a good cause!!! The more squares YOU crochet, the bigger the afghan WE can make for charity. Class starts at 6:30pm and goes til 9:30pm at 1234 Bloor St. W and it’s FREE!!!
On the weekend I visited the Dots exhibition by the ceramic artist Mary Anne Davis at Tinku Gallery. The exhibition runs from April 3rd – 30th, 2009. NY-based Mary Anne Davis is an accomplished ceramic artist whose work has shown in museums and galleries across the U.S. Her ceramic art has appeared in publications including Oprah Magazine, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Elle Decor, and Metropolitan Home. You can download the exhibition catalogue for more information about Mary Anne. The gallery is run by a friend of mine from Twitter, Amrita. She also has a gallery blog called Tinkutales. I’ve seen a few exhibitions at her gallery and I enjoy her taste very much.
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Olympia Black Leather Sandals You wouldn’t know by the weather in Toronto but it’s Springtime and I’m getting sandals on the brain. I’m kinda over my gladiators. I barely wore them last year as I didn’t have the heart. There were too many bad knee-high gladiator boot sandal things going on and in horrible colour schemes too. I’m now looking for more interesting sandals to fill the void. This is where these Olympia Black Leather Sandals from Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent come in. You can purchase these sandals through the Canadian online retailer S|Sense. Shipping is free for Canada.
During LG Fashion Week I had the opportunity to test out one of LG’s new mobile phones the LG TE365 Neon. I love playing with gadgets so I accepted. A full QWERTY keypad for fast texting, quick access to your favourite social network sites, and threaded SMS keeps you in touch wherever and whenever you want. It also comes with a 2.0MP camera, a music player that supports 4GB of music, and a trim design that easily slips into any pocket or purse. Dimensions :101.6 x 50.8 x 16.8mm Weight :08 grams (3.65oz) Battery Life Talk Time :Up to 4 hours, Standby Time :Up to 250 hours Camera :2.0 megapixel Digital Camera Messaging Type :QWERTY keypad for text entry Ringer Type :64-chord polyphonic ringer Voice Recording and Memo :Yes Scheduler/Calendar :Yes I’m a Blackberry user so going to a plain messaging phone is always a step down for me. However, the phone itself is compact and small. The slide out keyboard felt pretty sturdy and not flimsy. The screen was a good size and the …
I don’t know what went through my head when I agreed to review the new Kat Von D book High Voltage Tattoo. I don’t really know much about her besides the fact that she was on reality tv and is a tattoo artist. I didn’t watch her shows, they aren’t my thing. Typical rock/stripper chick is what I labelled her prior to reading this book. I’ve discovered that she’s a talented artist. I’ve discovered that I kinda like her. The book features a short bio, history of her career in the tattoo world, a tattoo map of her body and representative examples of the genre using examples of her work on her clients and friends. Some of my favourite things in the book are: The presentation of the book. It fits in perfectly with her style down to the font. Her tattoo map is pretty detailed and impressive it hard for me to imagine getting one tattoo let alone the number of ones Kat has to warrent such an in depth analysis. She sets the …
The Grumpy Owl was interviewed by Coilhouse as one of their Style Vanguards. You can read it here at, Coilhouse Style Vanguard: Ryan Oakley. Of course here is another video by the man himself. Vanity from Ryan Oakley on Vimeo.
‘I Am’ Franke FW08 Fashion Film Video by Franke (fran.kee) – MySpace Video . A new Spring 2009 capsule collection by FRANKE will arrive later this month (April 2009) at Chasse Garde. This collection is exclusive to the store. Les rêves sont nécessaires à la vie Since I don’t have any photos of the collection yet, I thought you might like to see the FRANKE Fall 2008 fashion film. 'I Am' Franke FW08 Fashion Film
Horse Print Jersey Dress by Thomas Burberry I don’t have a real interest in horses. There isn’t some childhood love behind this I want. It’s just a really great dress.
I found this posts called The Reaction that had the buyers explaining the footwear trends from Fall 2009 – 2010 season. You can read the original articles at The Reaction on WWD.com – March 9, 2009 and The Reaction – WWD.com – March 16, 2009 Barbara Atkin, VP of Fashion Direction, Holt Renfrew Strongest Trends: “The extreme platform and sky-high heel, but also the return of the single sole. Strappy winter shoes that can transition from season to season. The overdesigned statement shoe is still important, and the ankle boot is strong with cutouts.†“Must-Carry†Styles From Milan: Gucci’s thigh-high, long stocking boots Burberry Prorsum’s rubber platform hiking boot Prada’s single-sole Mary Janes with studding and fringe Shift in Buying Strategy: “We are not going to be overly assortive, or as broad as we have been in the past. Rather, we’ll offer the most important DNA from each collection that speaks to our strong point of view.†Stephanie Solomon, Fashion Director, Bloomingdale’s Strongest Trends: “The decorated shoe, over-the-top embellishment with feathers, beads, buckles and nailheads. …
[FAT] – Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week 2009 When people talk about inventive, pioneering and contemporary events where the latest innovators in fashion, art and music can break into the scene, they talk about |FAT| – Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week. This multifaceted annual event showcases 200 of the most original fashion designers, visual artists, musicians, performers and dancers across the country and beyond. In April 2009 over 5,000 people across 4 explosive days and nights will come together to connect, create and experience the next big thing. For ticket info and to get inspired, visit www.getfat.ca The Fermenting Cellar The Distillery District 55 Mill Street E. Building 6 Toronto Date: April 21-24, 2009, 6pm – 1am every night Price: tickets $20 at select locations, $25 at the door image: JENNIFER ALLISON – Walking Tall getfat.ca
Stellite Limited Edition Ring by Stefania Lucchetta This is one of the coolest rings I’ve seen. It’s made of this material called Stellite, which is a cobalt-chromium alloy. There were only 30 of these rings made. Not only am I nerding out because of the Stellite, but I’ve seen this gem on the website Made and designed using models and three-dimensional software It’s a pricey ring and you can find out the price by clicking the link. Available online only. Stefanie Lucchetta website P.S. Luisaviaroma.com ships to Canada, US and Europe for free!
The Grumpy Owl went to his tailor and filmed it. “At the Tailor” Trailer If you always wanted to know what goes down in a tailor’s shop, here is your chance. At the Tailor from Ryan Oakley on Vimeo.