How to find that perfect outfit for the job interview you’ve always wanted.
By: Caitlin Thompson
1) No matter how tall, short or what body type you are, you can never go wrong with a basic pantsuit. It shows you are professional and ready for whatever may come your way!
2) Punch it up! Give your outfit a little flavor by adding bright colours underneath that basic black pantsuit. It still gives off that professional vibe yet sends the message that you like to think outside the box.
3) Tailor it. Make sure your outfit fits properly. There’s nothing worse than wearing an outfit that’s too big or too small!! You probably already spent a lot on that pantsuit, why not spend just a little more to make sure it fits perfectly. Remember a good suit is an investment; it will last you forever!
4) Walk tall…but not too tall. Don’t wear those 5” spiked heels you wore out dancing last night. Pick something that isn’t going to overpower your outfit, but instead is a nice accent. Flats may also appear too “juvenile”, a good solution to that would be kitten heels; they’re comfortable yet chic.
5) Feel like your outfit is boring? Accessorize it baby! Why not add some trendy accessories to show off your style. But beware; if you’re going to do a chunky necklace, go light on the earrings. If you’re going to do a heavy earring, perhaps skip the necklace. Remember: don’t overdo it. It could give off the impression that you’re unfocused and cluttered.
6) If you’re going for an interview that requires a portfolio, don’t just throw it in any old binder. Consider investing in a professional portfolio holder, that way you’ll not only look professional you’ll also look clean and organized.
7) As women, we put our whole lives into our purses. However when going to an interview try to keep your clutter to a minimum. Opt for a clutch or a small purse rather than your usual hobo bag. Remember: be sure to always keep breath mints and lip-gloss. You never know when you’ll need freshening up!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
hey girls,
just wanted to give you a heads up about a few things .... let me know what you think..
1. i have someone interested in the back cover for advertising. not a 100% "yes" but pretty close. his name is DJ Alonso Mendez and he wants to promote for his growing business of DJing in the hippest clubs for toronto. good idea?
2. launch party for the magazine. i am extremely interested in putting this together with a couple of other girls. anyone else want to help? do we have a date for the launch of the magazine yet?
3.i want to also help out in the organizational part of the advertising, making sure everyone gets what they want and we dont promise more than one space to more than one person. anyone else interested? please get in contact or leave message here.
thanks girls
britt mills
just wanted to give you a heads up about a few things .... let me know what you think..
1. i have someone interested in the back cover for advertising. not a 100% "yes" but pretty close. his name is DJ Alonso Mendez and he wants to promote for his growing business of DJing in the hippest clubs for toronto. good idea?
2. launch party for the magazine. i am extremely interested in putting this together with a couple of other girls. anyone else want to help? do we have a date for the launch of the magazine yet?
3.i want to also help out in the organizational part of the advertising, making sure everyone gets what they want and we dont promise more than one space to more than one person. anyone else interested? please get in contact or leave message here.
thanks girls
britt mills
Easy Evening Eyelashes
How to properly apply false eyelashes for the holiday season.
Have you ever wondered how to get those long, full lashes? Do you go to holiday parties and wonder why everyone’s eyelashes look amazing and yours do not? Follow these six easy steps to apply flawless false eyelashes.
1. Length Matters
Hold the false eyelashes up to your eye; making sure that the end with the shorter lashes is in the corner of your eye. Then check to see if the length of the false eyelashes are the same length of your eyelid, if it is too long then cut the excess off the end with the longer lashes.
2. Tidy Tips
After adjusting the length of the lash line on the false eyelashes, make sure you apply all your other eye make-up, except eyeliner (that is to be done after the false eyelash is applied) before applying the actually false eyelashes. This will make sure you do not get unwanted powder from the eye shadow on the false eyelashes.
3. Sticky Icky
To properly apply the eyelash glue, squeeze a little glue onto a plastic surface and with an opened bobby pin evenly spread a thin layer of the eyelash glue onto the lash line of the false eyelashes. But only put a little bit of glue onto the bobby pin because you do not want glue running down the lashes.
4. Close But No Cigar
Then place the false eyelashes as close to your own lash line as you can. Try not to get any extra glue on your eyelid, but if you do it is easy to peel off when the glue has dried. Remember to place the end with the shorter lashes in the corner of your eye.
5. Perfect Placement
Now that the false eyelashes are on your eyelid, use the other side of the opened bobby pin to push the false eyelashes into the lash line of your real eyelashes. Making sure that you cannot see the lash line of the false eyelashes on your eyelid. This will guarantee a perfect line between your real lash line and the false lash line and will trick everyone into thinking they are your real lashes.
6. Final Touches
Now that the false eyelashes are in place, apply a thin layer of mascara just to give more colour and to create depth with gives the lashes a fuller look. This will be the final step to complete the look of the lashes. If you wear eyeliner this is the time to apply it, obviously when the mascara has dried.
I guarantee that you will end up with flawless false eyelashes following these six easy and quick steps. All your friends will want to know how you achieved such a perfect lash, but do not tell because it is your little secret!
Have you ever wondered how to get those long, full lashes? Do you go to holiday parties and wonder why everyone’s eyelashes look amazing and yours do not? Follow these six easy steps to apply flawless false eyelashes.
1. Length Matters
Hold the false eyelashes up to your eye; making sure that the end with the shorter lashes is in the corner of your eye. Then check to see if the length of the false eyelashes are the same length of your eyelid, if it is too long then cut the excess off the end with the longer lashes.
2. Tidy Tips
After adjusting the length of the lash line on the false eyelashes, make sure you apply all your other eye make-up, except eyeliner (that is to be done after the false eyelash is applied) before applying the actually false eyelashes. This will make sure you do not get unwanted powder from the eye shadow on the false eyelashes.
3. Sticky Icky
To properly apply the eyelash glue, squeeze a little glue onto a plastic surface and with an opened bobby pin evenly spread a thin layer of the eyelash glue onto the lash line of the false eyelashes. But only put a little bit of glue onto the bobby pin because you do not want glue running down the lashes.
4. Close But No Cigar
Then place the false eyelashes as close to your own lash line as you can. Try not to get any extra glue on your eyelid, but if you do it is easy to peel off when the glue has dried. Remember to place the end with the shorter lashes in the corner of your eye.
5. Perfect Placement
Now that the false eyelashes are on your eyelid, use the other side of the opened bobby pin to push the false eyelashes into the lash line of your real eyelashes. Making sure that you cannot see the lash line of the false eyelashes on your eyelid. This will guarantee a perfect line between your real lash line and the false lash line and will trick everyone into thinking they are your real lashes.
6. Final Touches
Now that the false eyelashes are in place, apply a thin layer of mascara just to give more colour and to create depth with gives the lashes a fuller look. This will be the final step to complete the look of the lashes. If you wear eyeliner this is the time to apply it, obviously when the mascara has dried.
I guarantee that you will end up with flawless false eyelashes following these six easy and quick steps. All your friends will want to know how you achieved such a perfect lash, but do not tell because it is your little secret!
Crossword.
Hey guys...
I'm very interested in doing the crossword for the magazine. I know Steph wants to collaborate on doing that with me. Just wanted to make sure that's cool with everyone. I'm a bit of a word game addict, so I'm a little attached to this assignment.
-Natalie Good
I'm very interested in doing the crossword for the magazine. I know Steph wants to collaborate on doing that with me. Just wanted to make sure that's cool with everyone. I'm a bit of a word game addict, so I'm a little attached to this assignment.
-Natalie Good
J'adore les arts!
J'adore les arts!
Toronto is becoming more and more metropolitan, gaining international exposure with industrial, landscape and cultural improvements. Now that it completed it second year, the Paris-originated, all-night arts festival is getting bigger and better. Here are our top five picks to help you survive Toronto’s hip, new, annual arts and culture festival, Nuit Blanche.
1. Boots: With events taking place all over the city, lots of walking is inevitable. Therefore a pair of great boots is essential. Go for something tall (to keep those calves nice and toasty), and a well made, comfortable sole is a must! Might as well work out those gluts as you hit the town!
Joe Fresh- $39.99
2. Coat: As Nuit Blanche is set in the ever-unpredictable end-of-summer, beginning-of-fall season; a coat is a definate necessity. Go for one that’s light, but warm enough to keep you going through all those wee-hour exhibitions.
FCUK - $150.00
3. Bag: It is said that bigger is better, and when it comes to Nuit Blanche nothing could be more true! You never know what interesting finds you may pick up along the way… whether it be a business card, bottle of water, brochure, or a new friend, make sure there’s plenty of space to keep it all!
Anna Corrinna (from Augustina) - $650.00
4. Notebook: As a night filled with art can be very inspiring, we recommend bringing a cute, little notebook to log all those interesting thoughts. With all that wonderful energy floating around, ideas are impossible to avoid, after all, a creative mind must be nurtured.
Indigo - $12.99
5. Hat: Aside from helping to prevent those midnight chills, an interesting hat can work as a great conversation starter! With the city filled with eager and enthusiastic culture-seekers, people seem way more open and friendly and anything to draw attention your way is an asset. Besides, you never know whom you may meet.
H&M - $11.99
*there's a pic, but it's of me... so i left it out since that's not anonymous.
Toronto is becoming more and more metropolitan, gaining international exposure with industrial, landscape and cultural improvements. Now that it completed it second year, the Paris-originated, all-night arts festival is getting bigger and better. Here are our top five picks to help you survive Toronto’s hip, new, annual arts and culture festival, Nuit Blanche.
1. Boots: With events taking place all over the city, lots of walking is inevitable. Therefore a pair of great boots is essential. Go for something tall (to keep those calves nice and toasty), and a well made, comfortable sole is a must! Might as well work out those gluts as you hit the town!
Joe Fresh- $39.99
2. Coat: As Nuit Blanche is set in the ever-unpredictable end-of-summer, beginning-of-fall season; a coat is a definate necessity. Go for one that’s light, but warm enough to keep you going through all those wee-hour exhibitions.
FCUK - $150.00
3. Bag: It is said that bigger is better, and when it comes to Nuit Blanche nothing could be more true! You never know what interesting finds you may pick up along the way… whether it be a business card, bottle of water, brochure, or a new friend, make sure there’s plenty of space to keep it all!
Anna Corrinna (from Augustina) - $650.00
4. Notebook: As a night filled with art can be very inspiring, we recommend bringing a cute, little notebook to log all those interesting thoughts. With all that wonderful energy floating around, ideas are impossible to avoid, after all, a creative mind must be nurtured.
Indigo - $12.99
5. Hat: Aside from helping to prevent those midnight chills, an interesting hat can work as a great conversation starter! With the city filled with eager and enthusiastic culture-seekers, people seem way more open and friendly and anything to draw attention your way is an asset. Besides, you never know whom you may meet.
H&M - $11.99
*there's a pic, but it's of me... so i left it out since that's not anonymous.
Service Piece
TOAST THE HOST
Throwing parties for your friends and loved ones can be one of the best parts of the holiday season, find out how to get through this year with some hints that will award you top hosting honours.
Hosting holiday parties can be a stress-filled event, especially if you’re going it alone. As they say, the best defense is a good offense, which in party terms means be organized, prepared…and if all else fails, stocked with wine. Here are a few basics to get you party-ready this holiday season.
Dress to Impress
Beyond picking a date for the special event, the very first thing a good host should do, is decide the mood of the evening. The formality of dress you choose will set the tone for the party, and give your guests an idea of how they should prepare themselves beforehand. Don’t be afraid to be direct and tell your guests exactly what kind of dress you expect from them, it will ease your mind and make their pre-party prepping time much easier.
You are Cordially Invited…
Once you’ve decided on the style of party you will be throwing, it’s time to select the perfect invitations. It’s important to note here that less is most definitely more. Whether you’re throwing a wild bash, or an elegant dinner, a simple card with a fitting design and beautiful penmanship will get your point across without being obnoxious. Browse through your nearest Chapters/Indigo, or other specialty book store for ideas, or if you’re feeling creative make your own.
Menu Please!
Knowing what kind and how much food to serve on the night of a fete, can be difficult to measure, especially if you know a guest is a vegetarian or allergic to something. The easiest way to ensure everybody is happy, and that there is enough to eat, is to go potluck. Ahead of time, figure out what kinds of dishes you’d like to serve, and mock up a little menu to send to your guests, via email is probably the easiest. This way they can all choose something to bring, so you don’t end up with more than one of anything, and you’ll know that your guests will all enjoy at least one item.
Deck the Halls
Arguably, this is the most crucial aspect of your pre-party set up. I am of the camp that a minimalist approach to decorating is always better, and at Christmas time I think this is especially true. A beautiful way to add some fun to a formal soiree, especially if the party is taking place in a large, wide open space, is to blow up a large number of balloons and scatter them on the floor. I would also advise you to stay away from a lot of traditional Christmas decorations, like Santa, in favour of more beautiful and dynamic pieces. Think lovely homemade wreathes, and delicate white twinkle lights. Martha Stewart is a genius in this department, pick up one of her books, and have fun creating.
Throwing parties for your friends and loved ones can be one of the best parts of the holiday season, find out how to get through this year with some hints that will award you top hosting honours.
Hosting holiday parties can be a stress-filled event, especially if you’re going it alone. As they say, the best defense is a good offense, which in party terms means be organized, prepared…and if all else fails, stocked with wine. Here are a few basics to get you party-ready this holiday season.
Dress to Impress
Beyond picking a date for the special event, the very first thing a good host should do, is decide the mood of the evening. The formality of dress you choose will set the tone for the party, and give your guests an idea of how they should prepare themselves beforehand. Don’t be afraid to be direct and tell your guests exactly what kind of dress you expect from them, it will ease your mind and make their pre-party prepping time much easier.
You are Cordially Invited…
Once you’ve decided on the style of party you will be throwing, it’s time to select the perfect invitations. It’s important to note here that less is most definitely more. Whether you’re throwing a wild bash, or an elegant dinner, a simple card with a fitting design and beautiful penmanship will get your point across without being obnoxious. Browse through your nearest Chapters/Indigo, or other specialty book store for ideas, or if you’re feeling creative make your own.
Menu Please!
Knowing what kind and how much food to serve on the night of a fete, can be difficult to measure, especially if you know a guest is a vegetarian or allergic to something. The easiest way to ensure everybody is happy, and that there is enough to eat, is to go potluck. Ahead of time, figure out what kinds of dishes you’d like to serve, and mock up a little menu to send to your guests, via email is probably the easiest. This way they can all choose something to bring, so you don’t end up with more than one of anything, and you’ll know that your guests will all enjoy at least one item.
Deck the Halls
Arguably, this is the most crucial aspect of your pre-party set up. I am of the camp that a minimalist approach to decorating is always better, and at Christmas time I think this is especially true. A beautiful way to add some fun to a formal soiree, especially if the party is taking place in a large, wide open space, is to blow up a large number of balloons and scatter them on the floor. I would also advise you to stay away from a lot of traditional Christmas decorations, like Santa, in favour of more beautiful and dynamic pieces. Think lovely homemade wreathes, and delicate white twinkle lights. Martha Stewart is a genius in this department, pick up one of her books, and have fun creating.
IT’S GOING TO BE A BRIGHTER DAY!
A Whiter Brighter Smile in Just a Few Easy Steps!
Do you ever feel as though when you smile a yellow glare radiates from your mouth? You clearly see that your smile is dull. Unfortunately that does not stop you from refusing to go see your dentist, just incase he/she actually gives you a white smile. Or maybe it’s for the simple fact that you have no time. You prefer to sleep in on a Saturday morning till 3pm then book a cleaning appointment because his receptionist has sent you many “you’re due for your cleaning” cards, has made numerous phone calls to your place and left messages on your voice mail reminding you to give them a call when you receive the message.
It’s simple: a beautiful smile consists of beautiful white teeth. This, for some, is not clear enough.
Situation One: You have a cocktail date at 8pm, you have been running around all day to get your work done and so you quickly run home and realize you have an hour before your date is knocking at your front door. You’re wearing a wonderful outfit and fabulous heels, but your smile is so dull. What do you do?
Situation two: Your out with friends and one has brought a camera to capture all your precious moments. When the pictures are developed and plastered on the latest version of MySpace™, everyone looks great but “Uh-oh” your smile. You’re embarrassed. It would have been better if you had just taken all the pictures instead of showing off that tarnished smile. What do you do?
It’s easy! A few products at your nearest drug store can simply fix this oral disaster. Must purchase; Crest spin tooth brush, Crest white day tooth paste, Crest white night tooth paste, floss, tongue scraper, Listerine whitening mouth wash and Crest whiting strips. For a constant white-bright smile simply follow these steps.
Step 1; in the morning brush with spin brush and crest white day toothpaste.
Step 2; open a pack of crest whiting strips and place strip on top and bottom teeth. Keep in for a half an hour.
Step 3; remove strips and rinse mouth with water then quickly brush again.
Step 4; floss each tooth individually
Step 5; scrape tongue gently with tongue scraper and clean.
Step 6; rinse with Listerine whitening.
Repeat steps at night also for a constant white-bright smile. Although if you feel that these products are putting a hole in your pocket then it’s even simpler.
The next time you make a visit to your dentist ask for a little bit of pumice-that gray sand like substance that the hygienist mixes with water and cleans your teeth with and while you’re at it ask if they have any tongue scrapers available. They should be more then pleased to help you with your requests. Don’t forget your new toothbrush and floss that they hand to you at the end of your appointment. With these items and a non-whitening mouth wash, which yes, is cheaper will still have an overall effect on your smile.
Step 1; dab your new toothbrush in the pumice and start brushing from the gums down on your upper teeth and from your gums up on your lower teeth.
Step 2; floss each tooth individually.
Step 3; gently scrape tongue with tongue scraper.
Step 4; rinse with mouthwash. When following either the all whitening product steps or the simple and inexpensive steps you’re guaranteed a whiter, brighter smile.
This is especially for the ladies who wonder why the red carpet high heeled glamazons have such a bright smile. Ladies, to those who are elegant in red, purchase a red and delicious apple lipstick and apply a blue tinted gloss over top to enhance that fabulous white-bright smile!
Do you ever feel as though when you smile a yellow glare radiates from your mouth? You clearly see that your smile is dull. Unfortunately that does not stop you from refusing to go see your dentist, just incase he/she actually gives you a white smile. Or maybe it’s for the simple fact that you have no time. You prefer to sleep in on a Saturday morning till 3pm then book a cleaning appointment because his receptionist has sent you many “you’re due for your cleaning” cards, has made numerous phone calls to your place and left messages on your voice mail reminding you to give them a call when you receive the message.
It’s simple: a beautiful smile consists of beautiful white teeth. This, for some, is not clear enough.
Situation One: You have a cocktail date at 8pm, you have been running around all day to get your work done and so you quickly run home and realize you have an hour before your date is knocking at your front door. You’re wearing a wonderful outfit and fabulous heels, but your smile is so dull. What do you do?
Situation two: Your out with friends and one has brought a camera to capture all your precious moments. When the pictures are developed and plastered on the latest version of MySpace™, everyone looks great but “Uh-oh” your smile. You’re embarrassed. It would have been better if you had just taken all the pictures instead of showing off that tarnished smile. What do you do?
It’s easy! A few products at your nearest drug store can simply fix this oral disaster. Must purchase; Crest spin tooth brush, Crest white day tooth paste, Crest white night tooth paste, floss, tongue scraper, Listerine whitening mouth wash and Crest whiting strips. For a constant white-bright smile simply follow these steps.
Step 1; in the morning brush with spin brush and crest white day toothpaste.
Step 2; open a pack of crest whiting strips and place strip on top and bottom teeth. Keep in for a half an hour.
Step 3; remove strips and rinse mouth with water then quickly brush again.
Step 4; floss each tooth individually
Step 5; scrape tongue gently with tongue scraper and clean.
Step 6; rinse with Listerine whitening.
Repeat steps at night also for a constant white-bright smile. Although if you feel that these products are putting a hole in your pocket then it’s even simpler.
The next time you make a visit to your dentist ask for a little bit of pumice-that gray sand like substance that the hygienist mixes with water and cleans your teeth with and while you’re at it ask if they have any tongue scrapers available. They should be more then pleased to help you with your requests. Don’t forget your new toothbrush and floss that they hand to you at the end of your appointment. With these items and a non-whitening mouth wash, which yes, is cheaper will still have an overall effect on your smile.
Step 1; dab your new toothbrush in the pumice and start brushing from the gums down on your upper teeth and from your gums up on your lower teeth.
Step 2; floss each tooth individually.
Step 3; gently scrape tongue with tongue scraper.
Step 4; rinse with mouthwash. When following either the all whitening product steps or the simple and inexpensive steps you’re guaranteed a whiter, brighter smile.
This is especially for the ladies who wonder why the red carpet high heeled glamazons have such a bright smile. Ladies, to those who are elegant in red, purchase a red and delicious apple lipstick and apply a blue tinted gloss over top to enhance that fabulous white-bright smile!
Bead It!
A how-to for the do-it-yourself diva
Have you ever looked at a piece of jewellery and thought to yourself, “I could do that myself...if only I knew how”? Well, here’s your chance. Beading is actually a simple and fun way to get nice jewellery without the not so nice price tag. To get started, all it takes is a trip to your nearest craft, or even dollar, store. So here it is; a simple how-to to make a basic beaded necklace.
What You Will Need:
To start off, you will need wire, 2 jump rings, and a lobster claw clasp. These can usually be found all together in a kit at the craft store. The only real “tool” you will need is pliers, and they don’t even have to be good ones. Now for the fun stuff... the beads! Start with a small package of what are known as seed beads. Next, get approximately 15-20 slightly larger, contrasting beads, or, if you feel like it, they could be completely mismatching. Whatever you want.
Ready, Set, Bead!
Now that you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to get started. First, cut your wire to the desired finished length of your necklace, adding about an extra inch so you can tie it off. Next, tie one end of the wire to one of the jump rings and attach the ring to one side of the clasp. String on 10 seed beads and 1 big bead. Repeat this sequence for the entire length of the wire. Make sure to leave about ½ and inch at the end to finish it off. Once again, tie the end to the other jump ring and attach it to the other piece of the clasp.
Voila! A handmade, unique necklace that was much cheaper and more fun than buying one at the store.
***if chosen for the magazine, i will be taking step-by-step pics
Have you ever looked at a piece of jewellery and thought to yourself, “I could do that myself...if only I knew how”? Well, here’s your chance. Beading is actually a simple and fun way to get nice jewellery without the not so nice price tag. To get started, all it takes is a trip to your nearest craft, or even dollar, store. So here it is; a simple how-to to make a basic beaded necklace.
What You Will Need:
To start off, you will need wire, 2 jump rings, and a lobster claw clasp. These can usually be found all together in a kit at the craft store. The only real “tool” you will need is pliers, and they don’t even have to be good ones. Now for the fun stuff... the beads! Start with a small package of what are known as seed beads. Next, get approximately 15-20 slightly larger, contrasting beads, or, if you feel like it, they could be completely mismatching. Whatever you want.
Ready, Set, Bead!
Now that you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to get started. First, cut your wire to the desired finished length of your necklace, adding about an extra inch so you can tie it off. Next, tie one end of the wire to one of the jump rings and attach the ring to one side of the clasp. String on 10 seed beads and 1 big bead. Repeat this sequence for the entire length of the wire. Make sure to leave about ½ and inch at the end to finish it off. Once again, tie the end to the other jump ring and attach it to the other piece of the clasp.
Voila! A handmade, unique necklace that was much cheaper and more fun than buying one at the store.
***if chosen for the magazine, i will be taking step-by-step pics
Halston We Have A Prada
A Look Behind the Curtain of a Copy Cat Runway
When paying extreme amounts of money for designer clothing, wouldn't one want to know they are paying for something that is relatively unique and self-expressive? Lately that doesn't always seem to be the case.
In recent seasons, as the Fall & Winter, Spring & Summer lines roll out something rather correlative is to be noticed. After comparing many outfits from many designers, it is fairly easy to recognize that some are almost too similar. Searching through countless outfits, you may also find countless familiarities. Granted however, most designers use many of the same resources for calculating their next season move. Unfortunately this does not only concern the clothing, but also the shows themselves. There are a few particular designers who set the bar much higher than others. The expectations of the buyers and the consumers are then also heightened.
Anyone attending these dramatic, international shows want to see something equally or more extravagant and intriguing than the previous, and this also goes for the designers in-store operations. Understandably, but regretably many designers use similar tactics to evoke their customers interest and desire to buy.
The photo examples to the left and below illustrate how similar the garments can be. Below the silk blue Versace has a very familiar look to the silk mauve Alberta Ferretti, not only in fit but also the colour tone. Also below, the curved Prada pump and the curved pump from Dsquared has a parallel concept.
So for all of you self-proclaimed fashionistas out there, if you're looking for a "sui generis" look, your best bet is to come up with something completely out -of-the-box. But if you're content and loyal to a specific designer or brand, than continue buying what they're showing.
When paying extreme amounts of money for designer clothing, wouldn't one want to know they are paying for something that is relatively unique and self-expressive? Lately that doesn't always seem to be the case.
In recent seasons, as the Fall & Winter, Spring & Summer lines roll out something rather correlative is to be noticed. After comparing many outfits from many designers, it is fairly easy to recognize that some are almost too similar. Searching through countless outfits, you may also find countless familiarities. Granted however, most designers use many of the same resources for calculating their next season move. Unfortunately this does not only concern the clothing, but also the shows themselves. There are a few particular designers who set the bar much higher than others. The expectations of the buyers and the consumers are then also heightened.
Anyone attending these dramatic, international shows want to see something equally or more extravagant and intriguing than the previous, and this also goes for the designers in-store operations. Understandably, but regretably many designers use similar tactics to evoke their customers interest and desire to buy.
The photo examples to the left and below illustrate how similar the garments can be. Below the silk blue Versace has a very familiar look to the silk mauve Alberta Ferretti, not only in fit but also the colour tone. Also below, the curved Prada pump and the curved pump from Dsquared has a parallel concept.
So for all of you self-proclaimed fashionistas out there, if you're looking for a "sui generis" look, your best bet is to come up with something completely out -of-the-box. But if you're content and loyal to a specific designer or brand, than continue buying what they're showing.
In the Hood..
An easy to sew sleeveless hoodie, that will make your neighbors come knocking on your door to find out where you got it from.
It was May 2007 when I made the discovery that it was time to take on something new. Little did I know at the time, was it a fashion show of my own. The date was finally set and I had 3 weeks to sew everything. That’s when I discovered this easy to sew most wanted piece of the show. The all time old but newly discovered sleeveless hoodie.
I started picking through all of my stuff (for my fashion show) that I had collected over the years to be sewn one day, when I found this old big 80s sweater.
Being in love with any sort of hoodie I realized this would make an excellent piece for the show.
I originally designed it as a woman’s piece and then realized that it worked amazingly on both men and woman.
All you need is:
1. One ginormous old sweater
2. One 23” or 24” zipper (this depends on the length of your sweater).
3. One shoe/drawstring.
4. Two eyelets.
5. A hoodie that you like the fit of (this is for measuring).
Steps:
1. Cut the sleeves off the sweater
2. Lay your own hoodie in the middle of the sweater and draw a line with a piece of chalk from the armhole to the bottom of the sweater to get the new shape for your hoodie. Cut your new armhole and your new side seam.(leaving a ½” seam allowance for the sides and a ¼” seam allowance for the armhole)
3. Start sewing along the chalk line (with an ½” seam allowance.) from just under your new armhole down to the bottom.
4. As you sew your armhole, turn under your ¼” seam allowance to get a clean finish.
5. Draw a line on the inside of your sweater down the centre front. Cut down your line and insert zipper. (How to sew in your zipper: www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00168.asp)
6. Cut open the sleeves of the sweater lengthwise and lay right sides together. Measure the opening of your neck and trace out the shape of your old hoodie vertically on to your sleeves using the same size opening as your neck. Leave a 1” seam allowance on the opening of the hood and a ½” seam allowance everywhere else.
7. Sew the hood together leaving the front still un-sewn.
8. Place the eyelets 2” up from the bottom of the hood and over 2” from the side, and pull the drawstring through.
9. Sew the front of the hood closed, carefully holding the drawstring in place, with a 1” seam allowance.
10. Attach the hood to the neck of your sweater with a ½” seam allowance, carefully catching the top of the zipper tape in between.
This is NOT the PIC I will be using. But it's just to show you guys an example of one!!!!
Also there will be pics for every step.
It was May 2007 when I made the discovery that it was time to take on something new. Little did I know at the time, was it a fashion show of my own. The date was finally set and I had 3 weeks to sew everything. That’s when I discovered this easy to sew most wanted piece of the show. The all time old but newly discovered sleeveless hoodie.
I started picking through all of my stuff (for my fashion show) that I had collected over the years to be sewn one day, when I found this old big 80s sweater.
Being in love with any sort of hoodie I realized this would make an excellent piece for the show.
I originally designed it as a woman’s piece and then realized that it worked amazingly on both men and woman.
All you need is:
1. One ginormous old sweater
2. One 23” or 24” zipper (this depends on the length of your sweater).
3. One shoe/drawstring.
4. Two eyelets.
5. A hoodie that you like the fit of (this is for measuring).
Steps:
1. Cut the sleeves off the sweater
2. Lay your own hoodie in the middle of the sweater and draw a line with a piece of chalk from the armhole to the bottom of the sweater to get the new shape for your hoodie. Cut your new armhole and your new side seam.(leaving a ½” seam allowance for the sides and a ¼” seam allowance for the armhole)
3. Start sewing along the chalk line (with an ½” seam allowance.) from just under your new armhole down to the bottom.
4. As you sew your armhole, turn under your ¼” seam allowance to get a clean finish.
5. Draw a line on the inside of your sweater down the centre front. Cut down your line and insert zipper. (How to sew in your zipper: www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00168.asp)
6. Cut open the sleeves of the sweater lengthwise and lay right sides together. Measure the opening of your neck and trace out the shape of your old hoodie vertically on to your sleeves using the same size opening as your neck. Leave a 1” seam allowance on the opening of the hood and a ½” seam allowance everywhere else.
7. Sew the hood together leaving the front still un-sewn.
8. Place the eyelets 2” up from the bottom of the hood and over 2” from the side, and pull the drawstring through.
9. Sew the front of the hood closed, carefully holding the drawstring in place, with a 1” seam allowance.
10. Attach the hood to the neck of your sweater with a ½” seam allowance, carefully catching the top of the zipper tape in between.
This is NOT the PIC I will be using. But it's just to show you guys an example of one!!!!
Also there will be pics for every step.
Service Journalism Piece
DIYtrends Pretty In Punk….
Toughening Up never looked so Pink!
Punk rock has always been known as being hard, loud and dark. Emerging in the 70’s with bands such as the Ramones, the Heartbreakers and Blondie, the music was extravagant and outrageous, as was the fashion. The scene was much of a DIY movement, with young kids creating their own styles as well as creating a new movement in music history. The punk scene began very trashed-out with extreme hair, accessories that could duplicate for weapons, and clothes often mistaken for rags. The late 70’s incorporated what was called American Hardcore with bands such as The Misfits, Black Flag and the Sex Pistols. The fashion at these times were shocking and rebellious, many of them based on designs from Vivianne Westwood, and modeled from icons such as The Ramones and Johnny Rotten. Main styles included band t-shirts intentionally torn, leather jackets, blazers, motorcycle boots, tapered jeans and dress shirts with symbols of anarchy and crucifixes.
The 80’s continued the Punk tradition, however becoming for mainstream and hardcore. New bands emerged as well as new fashions. Dr. Martens became a staple as well as combat boots. Jeans remained tapered, however were now adorned with chains, studs and bleach. Tartan and plaid, as well as t-shirts became the new uniform for Punk. Another evolving trend was body piercing and tattoos, as well as extreme accessories such as spikes, chokers, all adopting in a sexual style.
1. LUCITE SKULL CUFF STRETCH BRACELET
Part of the new Memento Mori Collection - "Remember You are Mortal." An update of a TARINA TARANTINO classic, this stretch cuff bracelet features lucite panels with crystal-eyed skulls interspersed with Swarovski crystals.
$100.00
Toughening Up never looked so Pink!
Punk rock has always been known as being hard, loud and dark. Emerging in the 70’s with bands such as the Ramones, the Heartbreakers and Blondie, the music was extravagant and outrageous, as was the fashion. The scene was much of a DIY movement, with young kids creating their own styles as well as creating a new movement in music history. The punk scene began very trashed-out with extreme hair, accessories that could duplicate for weapons, and clothes often mistaken for rags. The late 70’s incorporated what was called American Hardcore with bands such as The Misfits, Black Flag and the Sex Pistols. The fashion at these times were shocking and rebellious, many of them based on designs from Vivianne Westwood, and modeled from icons such as The Ramones and Johnny Rotten. Main styles included band t-shirts intentionally torn, leather jackets, blazers, motorcycle boots, tapered jeans and dress shirts with symbols of anarchy and crucifixes.
The 80’s continued the Punk tradition, however becoming for mainstream and hardcore. New bands emerged as well as new fashions. Dr. Martens became a staple as well as combat boots. Jeans remained tapered, however were now adorned with chains, studs and bleach. Tartan and plaid, as well as t-shirts became the new uniform for Punk. Another evolving trend was body piercing and tattoos, as well as extreme accessories such as spikes, chokers, all adopting in a sexual style.
Modern day most of these elements still exist in the hardcore and Punk scene. Many trends are still present, with many new styles evolving. The scene these days has many different categories; punk has become more recognized in mainstream fashion, with many designers incorporating punk elements. Such designers include; Alexander McQueen, Vivianne Westwood, John Galliano, Anna Sui and Jean Paul Gautier.
This season incorporating a hint Metal, a dash of studs, and a pinch of plaid can turn any style Punk. Here are some examples of How to Pretty up Punk:
This season incorporating a hint Metal, a dash of studs, and a pinch of plaid can turn any style Punk. Here are some examples of How to Pretty up Punk:
1. LUCITE SKULL CUFF STRETCH BRACELET
Part of the new Memento Mori Collection - "Remember You are Mortal." An update of a TARINA TARANTINO classic, this stretch cuff bracelet features lucite panels with crystal-eyed skulls interspersed with Swarovski crystals.
$100.00
2. MEMENTO MORI SKULL PENDANT NECKLACE
TARINA TARANTINO
Tarina's new, re-designed Skull Collection is entitled "Memento Mori" - Remember You are Mortal. This gorgeously layered pendant features a lucite skull with crystal eyes framed with glass pearls, flowers, bows and crystals, on an 18" chain strung with matching Swarovski glass pearls and crystals.
$170.003. Vivienne's Tartan Large Soft Yasmin Bag Red 3433
TARINA TARANTINO
Tarina's new, re-designed Skull Collection is entitled "Memento Mori" - Remember You are Mortal. This gorgeously layered pendant features a lucite skull with crystal eyes framed with glass pearls, flowers, bows and crystals, on an 18" chain strung with matching Swarovski glass pearls and crystals.
$170.003. Vivienne's Tartan Large Soft Yasmin Bag Red 3433
Outer cloth: 60%wool and 40% polyesterLining: 100% polyesterLeather finishing and metal safety pin charmSize: 45cm x 25cm x 25cm Handles: 40cmLong detachable shoulder strap also included: 122cm x 4cm
Price: £370.00 / $743.70
4. Rock & Republic
Low-Rise Skinny Leg Jean, Warped Blue Metallic Wash
$282.00
5. Black And White Hound’s-tooth Scarf
Hot Topic
$14.99
Hot Topic
$14.99
Second Skin
The perfect sweater for every shape!
Now that we can no longer grip to our summer styles it is time to commit to the perfect winter sweater. Green and red reindeer jumpers given to you by your elderly aunt will no longer be permissible attire for the classy urban women. Instead, here are some fool proof tips on picking the perfect winter sweater for your shape.
Pear Shaped
Small on top and broad on bottom means that you want to bring more focus to your top half. This makes you lucky because this winter printed sweaters and stripes are all the rage. Feel free to jump on the band wagon with a cool plaid hoodie or a horizontally stripped pull-over. These prints will give the illusion of being proportionate from head to toe.
Athletic
This perfectly toned body type may not be blessed with the boobage but there is always a way to enhance what you’ve got. For you ladies feel free to crawl into a comfy empire waist sweater which will give the appearance of curves in all the right places. Also, the loose fitting bottom will be a good place to hide that extra piece of fruit cake you just had to have this Christmas.
Top-heavy
These lucky ladies blessed up top need a sweater that is made of a light-weight fabric which means no knits. Light weight fabrics won’t add bulk to a place which is already filled out nicely. When looking for a sweater also look for a v-neck to draw attention to the face and maybe even a little bit of décolletage, but a little bit is the key!
Round
Ladies who are bigger in the middle need a little synching. Create a foe waist with a thin rap. Tie it at the narrowest part of your body to create the hour-glass figure you crave. Also, the gathering in a rap will hide any tiny imperfections and leave room for that always bigger than needed holiday dinner.
Hour Glass
Since you are all the chosen ones you can almost pull off any sweater. But to look absolutely astonishing and fit for the season a knitted belted sweater with oversized buttons down the front would be perfect. This will accentuate the tininess of your waist and the fullness of your hips and chest. To add a little bit of playfulness, the oversized buttons will draw attention and give it a subtle sexy look that is appropriate for all occasions.
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