D Squared outfitting Canadian Olympic Athletes

Dean and Dan Caten should be getting ready to display there work for the Canadian Olympic Teams this February for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Since their spring/summer collection 2010 was a boy scout, outdoors style it will be interesting to see what they have in store for the these future Olympians. Its never a dull moment when D squared is involved and ill be watching the ceremonies waiting for the reveille!

Heres a peak at what they thought-up for the Mens’ & Womens’ collection for spring/summer 2010 see if you can predict what they have in store. My prediction is they will be in the spirit of things, because i dont think they have a lack of creativity here!

Prada Spring 2010

Prada Spring 2010 was full of raw frayed edges and colorful beach print. Somehow she turned a businesssuits’ into beach wear by just taking a pair of scissors and cutting it off, pairing it will ocean inspired prints, it all pulled together in hybrid collection. The tear drop sham paired with the tear drop sandals as seen below, looked amazing walking down the runway like water falling off her. Something is going on with Prada and critics seem to like this frayed-expensive look. Looking into the future with a positive attitude helped create this masterpiece.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton at Spring 2010 Fashion Week

Hippie circa 1973 is the envision for Louis Vuitton Spring 2010.When you get past the afro-wigs, this collection is full of bright feminine flowing patterns, Fitted jackets, and all legs. Strappy pink sandals with baby doll dresses are my favorite items… Of course louis’ signature bag is back, his new color this season is a violet matched with a camel light brown. I find this collection very summer /happy/ chic for the yacht. but rather dull…. i guess im still fixated on the Stephan Sprouse collection. ( Dont tell anyone thats from last year…) Its a little bit edgier and young… These bags are a little more sporty than my grandmas Louis, but i guess thats what some people like.

Lets revisit Some Stephan Sprouse, just to see the major different in Vuitton, change can come when someone is truely inspired. Or maybe Im just keen on the bright graffiti sytle letters, over a traditional bag.

Spring 2010 H & M men’s collection….skirts? SKIRTS!

Spring 2010 H & M men’s collection is offering a men’s skirt….that’s right S K I R T ….

Now usually I am big fan of H & M because they take looks from the runway and make them affordable and available to the consumers in the same season… but you always do have to be careful when shopping in H & M because not all the looks can be pulled off by everyone, to put it nicely. It’s easily to become overwhelmed with the high-fasion/hipster/rock’n’roll style of H & M. But that’s also why I love it. So I was shocked at the men’s skirt, but it seems very H & Mish.

Not only is the men’s skirt a big stretch but they also made some hideous MC hammer shorts for men, that I will be disgusted to ever see on the street…… ohhhh it will be a interesting spring for men at H & M! YUK!!  (although slightly hard to see the definition of the shorts, cause he is also wearing tights!)

Winter Coats

This winter season has been somewhat disappointing for me due to wool coats for Women. The problem is that Women’s coats are very thin flimsy usually less than 5mm thick, and men’s are thick structured warmer jackets usually 1cm thick of wool…. I have yet to find a warm thick women’s wool coat, and vice versa there are very few men’s jacket’s that are so thin. So why is it that women, who are usually more cold have crappy thin ‘fall-like’ jackets for winter??? Very disappointed in all the designers of these thin jackets. When what women are really looking for, what I am really looking for is a WARM jacket that’s also fashionable. Its not fun to be freezing in -15 in your cute little paper thin jacket. The solution that I found was a vintage wool women’s jacket from the 50’s. This wool coat was made suitable for cold weather, and still looks amazing.

Hot Holiday Gifts- fashion forward

Sooo the biggest weekend of shopping is coming up this week, and instead of buying random odd gifts for someone you care for, here are some hot hoilday gift ideas….in random order cause their all great!

Cashmere Scarf or Silk Pashmina great in every color to go with every bag.

Spa Gift Certificate: Every Lovely Lady and Man loves to get pampered, whether its a massage, scrub or facial you can go wrong with with little bit of love.

Leather Gloves: they come in amazing color and are a luxury of life in the winter and extremely classy. like these Burberry ones on the runway!

A great bottle of perfume: whether you go with the classic sent or a new fresh smell, you cant go wrong with yummy smells!

Jewelry: Watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, gold, silver, plastic, i think anything shiny can make anyone smile.

Call me Old Fashion but i still love mixed tapes… i mean a customized playlist!! Sneak it on, or just give it to that special someone… still soo cute! & great for students!

Designer Bags: Everyone needs a new purse, book bag, or murse. Check out this 2010 Hermes Camel colored bag. (p.s. camel is so hot right now)

Board Games: Who doesnt love to snuggle up next to a fire and play a board game up at the cabin?? Everyone!!

Comfy PJ’s and Slipper!!! The love of new flannel or silk soft PJ’s!!

Happy Shopping!!!

Must Haves For Winter 2009 – Top Ten List

10) Pattered stockings or leggings: So cute with a simple black dress or simple skirt. And can show your personality and a some color to your winter blues!! Great with Ankle booties too!

9) Ankle booties!! Coming in great colors like purple & red with the basics too! Theses look great with every outfit, and go from day-to-night very easily!! I LOVE my booties!!

8 ) Leather coats: Makes any casual outfit look rich and amazing!! Black and brown are hot with a big 80’s inspired collar. Great for right now, before it gets too cold, and also a great Finnish to a layered look.

7) What would a cold winter day be without a great hat or toque!?!?

6) Great Winter shades, not only to reflect all that snow thats coming soon but to feel great with one more accessory.

5) Suede over the knee Boots: are back from last year! great with skinny jeans or just leggings, i think black or brown are the best color so they blend with your outfit more.

4) Long Earrings: Dangling with feathers or metal one ear or both is all very hot this season!

3) A great sheath dress- every girl needs a new dress for all the holiday parties! Make a statement and be the best dressed!!

2) Something Purple: Jewel tones are very hot, especially somethings rich amazing doesn’t matter if its tiny or your whole dress, you need something purple!!

Last but Never least the Number ONE thing to have this winter 2009

1) Fur: whether its real or fake fur- there is amazing fake fur out these days!! This is all over the run way, from full jackets, cuffs, collars, hats and anywhere else they can think to put it!!

Black is Black

Going into autumn and getting closer to winter everyday means that we see the dark skies more than we see the sun. Its true already I am waking up in the dark and definetly coming home in the dark. This is showing in the fashion of  today. Black Black Black. Its true I do have my favorite black cashmere sweater and may pair it with wool dress pants on occasion with a chilly morning. But we dont want to get caught in a rut of blackness. So I do believe that an amazing black out fit has the power to make anyone feel like a million bucks. Just dont wear it every day!

 

Montreal Fashion Week: Denis Gagnon

Denis Gagnon, the leader of fashion in montreal! This 2009 spring/summer collection was so popular that Montreal Fashion Week put on a last minute second show because there was too many people in line, to the most anticipated show this year. The dresses were multiple shades of grey and black with a futurist liquid-like dresses accessorized with sliver beading and multiple zippers some functional but most not. Amazing sharp but soft ruffles played up in collers and side embellishment.

And of course it wouldn’t be a Gagnon with out some flare at the end. This time, glasses with a black nose and lots of flashes mostly dark.

Montreal Fashion Week: Helmer 2009

This was an amazing show of impeccable design with an amazing transition of dark black lace to color patchwork dresses. Staring out with a dramatic church like tones from Gregorian chants. Helmer’s Flawless dresses would make any girl gush for a night out on the town. The extraordinary beadwork, feathers and ribbon lead the design with the embrace of dramatic hats and veils. From the dark funeral ambience to the bright day dresses this show was a hit. Also spotted in the front row was Canadian fashion icon Philippe Debuc.