In honour of black history month, we will be spotlighting black fashion icons that have had a huge impact on the world of fashion. These people have redefined fashion through their own unique styles, and we will be showing appreciation to their contribution to fashion. Dorothy Dandridge Classics always stay in style. Dorothy Dandridge was…
(source) With Black Friday around the corner, most of us are probably thinking of one of life’s greatest joys: shopping. However, as students, we’re often limited to our allowances from our parents. This makes shopping difficult when we’re alone: we’re not really capable of affording good quality clothing. So, many of us turn to fast-fashion:…
In the 80’s and 90’s, the Club Kids, a youth group of dance personalities led primarily by party promoter Michael Alig, were a defining force in New York’s underground party scene. One Club Kid who can be commonly recognized by those born outside of the Club Kid era is RuPaul. RuPaul is a drag queen…
Think high-calibre beauty, electric atmosphere, luxe-urban aesthetic. Think the place to be for Calgary’s edgiest sophisticated fashion and art lovers. Think fashion blogger’s networking wet dream. Think PARKLUXE 2015. Promoting Artists Redefining Kulture, although you probably know them as PARK, is a local not-for-profit organisation; self-proclaimed “young professionals making culture happen” who seek to create opportunities…
Since its inception in 1989, BCBGMAXAZRIA has been sophisticated, yet accessible. I remember a few years ago when I found one of their shirts at Winners and felt really upscale walking around in it after I inevitably bought it. Founder and CEO Max Azria has strived to bring the fashion of his hometown of Paris…
During summer, it often seems like you’re stuck in a period of endless nights where you can do whatever and sleep in till whenever with next to no obligations. Then, September rolls around and you can’t lounge on the couch all day in your pyjamas binge-watching Freaks & Geeks. It’s back to school time. And while…
For many fashion is a struggle, for others it comes naturally, but what truly defines an individual is his/her style. Style speaks louder than a million words and phrases put together; it is what creates a first impression and reflects one’s story: a story of individuality and a story unique to its circumstances. Many of…
Are you tired of your winter sweaters and heavy boots? Are they still your go-to? Look no further because I have personally compiled a list of my favorite summer looks for this year. LIGHT & AIRY This summer I am really looking forward to lights. Light colors, light fabrics, and generally brightening my wardrobe…
To the girls who are graduating from high school this year, have you bought your grad dress yet? I myself, have not. I have searched extensively for dresses online, and have come across a number of different styles. Here is a collection of my top 5 favorite dress styles (all photos are taken from jjshouse.com): 1. A-line…
2014 marked a big year for fashion. From the return of turtlenecks to the evolution of menswear-inspired outfits, the range of trends that were birthed, and a lot of them rebirthed with modern spins, were innovative and definitely sparked discussion in the fashion community. There will be mixed reviews to everything, and when it comes…
Last week, I made a post collection of my favorite sweaters for girls. But sweaters are in no way restricted only to girls. A sweater with a good cut and a nice fit looks great on any guy. In my opinion, sweaters on males should fit body shape casually – not too tight and not…
So wintertime is cold. And it just so happens that winter takes up a third of our Calgary year. Being an optimistic sweater lover, a long winter season means a long period of sweater weather. The best sweaters are warm, soft, and fashionable. It’s better to buy a sweater in store rather than online, to…
Iridescent fabrics, daring cut-outs, and elaborate sequins. We saw all these trends and more at this year’s September fashion month, where the world’s top designers showcased their works in the major fashion-capitals of the world; New York, London, Paris, and Milan. This season was filled with shocking new looks, which in turn gave us a sense…
Chalking hair is a great way to temporarily dye hair. It doesn’t take much time to chalk hair, and it’s easy to do. For those of us who prefer to change styles frequently, chalking is perfect as it isn’t permanent. Additionally, chalking hair is cheap and doesn’t damage your hair, so don’t worry! You can…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…