ROOTS x DOUGLAS COUPLAND

I am kind of surprised with the collaboration that surfaced recently - Douglas Coupland designed a few wearable items and accessories for Roots.. I have read a few of his books, so while I’m surprised an author decided to take on this type of assignment, I’m pleased with some of the pieces that he’s come up with. It’s very true to his nature.

Oooh, circuit-board skirt, scarf and leggings! I think at the very least, the skirt (and the scarf) will have to be added to my closet.

Thanks for the heads up, geekigirl! Images are from roots.com.

Also… Hey! It’s been a while. I’m still here! I’m trying not to melt in this humid, hot, awful mess of a city… and I have been in hiding since Bieber/Earthquake/G20/Blackout. Oh, Toronto - so full of surprises.

Helmut Lang Resort 2011

Helmut Lang Resort 2011. I love.

Source wwd.com

Michael Kors wins CFDA Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award

Yo go, boy!

Source: wwd.com.

Yumm @ Michael Kors Fall RTW 2010… although it’s kind of depressing cause we haven’t really enjoyed the heat yet!

Source: style.com.

Paige adds leather!

I love denim and I love leather - and together, they make the perfect match! So, I was pretty glad to hear that Paige is planning on launching a leather line as well.

The first go at leather will include 5 different styles of lambskin jackets that will be releasing in July - prices ranging from $200-325 (not confirmed that this is MSRP).

One of my favourite outfits is really soft, girly, lacy materials coupled with a sexy asymmetrical leather jacket. And a pair of Doc Martens :)

I’m not usually one for the denim companies expanding into other categories (I say stick to what you’re good at), but I have noticed that some Rock & Republic shoes and bags have caught my eye (though I try to convince myself that they aren’t as awesome as I think, just because a denim company designed them). I must get that out of my head.

In other news, I am reading a Stieg Larsson book (the first of the trilogy: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and I can’t put it down - I was skeptical, but after reading 300+ pages in just 3 days, I think it’s safe to say that it’s a good one *thumbs up*. It’s just a shame that I can’t buy this for the Kindle yet (shush boyfriend, you and your Kobo!)

Tibi Calla Lily Dress

In the theme of patterns, I present to you something I want:

(hey, Boyfriend, hint hint)

(jk)

(he doesn’t read my blog, anyways)

(sigh)

TGIF, folks!

Available @ shopbop.com.

Rebecca Minkoff Holiday 2010

I didn’t really coin Minkoff as a fashion designer. Her bags are alright (at one point, I really wanted a Morning After bag, but after I saw it in person, the leather just didn’t rub me the right way). However, I saw the Minkoff dresses (like this one - swooooon!) and my faith was restored.

Rebecca Minkoff Holiday 2010

I love the quilting of the leather! Of course, it’d be something I’d have to touch in person, but that swingpack is definitely an idea.

source: wwd.com

Colour story.

Hi all! It’s been a while. I’ve been busy. Busier than busy. I am losing out on the pretty, sunny, kind-of-warm days of late as I’ve been stuck in the office for longer than normal. Perhaps it’s a new ‘normal’? I digress.

My wardrobe consists of a handful of colours: black, grey, white and fuchsia. I thought I’d change that this year and have purchased a whole slew of pretty, colourful (and some floral! gasp!) dresses (though, I’ve had to order them online cause I’m usually at the office for so long that stores close without me, *sadface*).

One of the dresses I bought is the Diane von Furstenburg Madamoiselle X dress.

DvF Spring 2010 rtw.

It’s gorgeous, right? I die. It’s so light, airy and silky chiffon-wonderfulness against the skin. I can’t wait until the weather warms up and I can wear it!

In conclusion: I need to put my stupid credit card away.

Hermès Launches Fine Jewelry

Hermès launched a 14-piece jewelry line designed by Pierre Hardy.

“Hermès is not a very precious universe,” Hardy explained in a room at Hermès that typically houses the firm’s collection of vintage objects ranging from trunks to rocking horses.

“I simply went back to its roots and to the horse’s hoof, taking the roughest, strongest, almost radical element and giving it the most feminine, the most modern interpretation.”

When I first saw the hoof ring and necklace, I was confused. I didn’t know whether I liked it or not, but the more I stared at the ring, the more I am starting to adore it. Unfortunately, like with most other pretty things, I can only dream and stare at this through a computer screen. Prices for the collection start at a cool $23,675.

[source: WWD]

Brian Reyes: You’re alright.

Holy effing wow. BEAUTIFUL.

I’m not really one for patterns - but this is absolutely beautiful. I can’t get over how gorgeous this dress is! If only I had the extra $1250 lying around to add this to my closet. Sigh.

Available @ Shopbop.com.

Who is your favourite American designer?

Yeah, yeah. I’m Canadian.

I was reading my email (this happens sometimes) and WWD is asking people to vote for their favourite American designer (yeah, that’s right, I spelled it ‘favourite’). That’s an interesting question cause there’s so much talent all over… but my answer would have Alexander Wang.

(although I can’t tell what options they present in the contest on WWD because I’m Canadian - boo urns!)

Proof? In the pudding!

I love minimal design. And I love leather and texture. And lastly, I love slightly androgynous looks.

Alexander Wang - Pre-Fall 2010/Fall 2010