I had the pleasure of meeting up with Nicole Durnin, the owner of the new clothing boutique in Gastown, LYNNsteven. Named after her mother and brother, this boutique offers fun, flirty styles with some edge. Her all white aesthetic and custom designed racking system makes for a clean and organized shopping experience.
Currently you’ll find labels like: Paige, J Brand, Lauren Moshi, Rory Beca, Daftbird and Isabel Lu and many more. You must drop in for a visit and take a look at my 2 current obsessions:
1. The amazing circular storage room that is made of stacks of old books.
2. A Isabel Lu dress for $160 CDN that is now on sale for 20% off. The zipper ruffle details are music to my ears.
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No matter how much you want to resist it, shoulders are a big focus for fall/winter 2009. This trend of course, perfect for those lacking in the that department but obviously not recommended for those who shy away from showing off their shoulders.
Achieve the look without going over the top by going with a simple fitted dress silhouette in a solid palette. Let the strong shoulders do the talking for once and have fun with the dramatic look.
If you’re looking for a deal, I found my dress on ASOS’s clearance section for $38.77 USD.
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The best way to shine this season is to go sequins. I know that some of you are still resisting to the 80’s come back but there is a way to support the decade without having to go totally retro. You can take simple shapes of tunics, tanks and leggings and turn them into something special with the help of sequins.
I prefer the dark sparkles, you can shine without being too out there. Although it’s usually meant for occasion, nothing is stopping you from wearing a simple sequin tunic over a pair of leggings, paired with a leather jacket during the day.
Don’t be afraid to sparkle this season!
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*Photos: Silver dress, Balmain |Black dress and leggings, Gucci | Sequin bubble skirt, H&M | … more …
I am definitely not scared of mixing things up, which is why this Alexander Wang dress caught my eye.
Perfectly evening yet, perfectly comfortable - Wang’s two-tone, two-style dress is the winning ticket.
Wang uniquely combines a silk charmeause dress with a thin jersey racer-back tank, creating a couture look that one can actually wear.
If you’re lucky, you may be able to find one for yourself at your nearest Barney’s. I found it on sale for $349 USD.
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The perfect blend of rock and pretty, S.Love masters this balance, creating fashionable ready to wear pieces.
The “Jett” dress ($595 USD) is the one that is “oh so me”. The short strapless bustier top is coupled with a hand-painted design skirt.
Made of stretch satin and nylon jersey, the Jett dress is not only comfortable, it’s a perfect fit!
It’s your lucky day as the S. Love collection can be purchased on-line and they ship internationally.
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