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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

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

Undercover Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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Undercover, simply beautiful. Jun Takahashi created a really beautiful collection and a very interesting presentation. View the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Undercover S/S 09 Paris. They have the larger hires version of these images and they are stunning. images: same source

i want: Alexander McQueen Striped column dress

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Alexander McQueen and Net-a-Porter teamed up to bring their customers the Alexander McQueen Private Show. It featured a few looks from Pre-Spring 2009 and it includes the dress I salivated over from the menswear show. Alexander McQueen Striped column dress Isn’t it fantastic. Check out the video at the Alexander McQueen Private Show link, it looks amazing in flight.