Photo of the Day: The Classics Part Deux

As I have mentioned before, when it comes to fashion I have a very strong love for the classics. In this case that includes black, leopard print, stripes, a quilted bag and red lips. In these photos, supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress turned fashion designer, Sienna Miller show that a simple yet fashionable look never dies.

Sienna is wearing a look from her own fashion line, Twenty8Twelve and looks every bit confident and chic. Her red lipstick takes the look to the next level.

Claudia wears Chanel's signature pieces, a striped top and quilted bag. The look is taken up a notch with a double C necklace and above the knee slouchy camel boots. Love it!

What are your favourite looks?

Enjoy!

Amanda
amandasfashionspot@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/AFSpot

Ahhh.....THE CLASSICS: Meaning: serving as a standard, model, or guide, of enduring interest, quality, or style

The classics come in many forms the Chanel suit, the LBD, a cashmere sweater and the perfect red lipstick.

The fashionable lady should not only wear the classics, know how to cook up the classics as well.

Some of the favourites are the perfect roast chicken, a juicy meatloaf, the creamiest macaroni and cheese, a basic omelette, and the yummiest apple pie . A couple of my personal  favourites  are the classic roast chicken dinner, which fills the home with the best aroma ever, and waking up Sunday morning heading  to the kitchen , having  that first cup of coffee and whipping up the perfect omelette. 

So when your feeling the need to return to the classics why not head to the kitchen and indulge in some of my favourites or come up with some of your own. And now, a recipe for the breakfast classic the Omelette!

Bon Apetite!

Ingredients:

Serves 1

3 large eggs, preferably room temperature

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 tablespoon chopped scallions and/or fresh herbs

1 tablespoon butter, plus more for serving

Method:

 1.    In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Season with salt and pepper, whisk in salt and pepper, whisk in scallions and or herbs if desired.

 2.    Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat, tilting to coat pan, add whisked eggs to skillet.

 3.   Cook stirring quickly, until eggs begin to thicken, pull edges of omelette

        toward center and tilt pan so uncooked eggs flow to edges.

 4.    Cook until  eggs are cooked through and remove to a warmed plate.

Serve with slices of whole grain toast, and some freshly squeezed OJ and

enjoy.

Donna for Amanda's Fashion Spot
amandasfashionspot@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/AFSpot

Amanda's Fashion Picks.......My Favourite Fashion Pieces

My favourite fashion collections are always couture and resort. Couture always thinks outside the box and resort always gives me the warm, fuzzy feeling that you get when the snow starts to melt and the sun starts to shine. With the constant snow fall that has been going on lately this is the perfect pick-me-up to the cold grey weather.

Elie Saab

Mighty Aphrodite! This couture collection is beyond beautiful. The soft colours mixed with shots of yellow and sparkles create a soft, floaty collection that makes me want to be a part of Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. Ahhh! What a nice breath of fresh, couture air!

Chanel Couture

This show is just pastels, creamy white and delicious all over! It reminds me of cupcakes and confections with the styling conjuring up memories of Sofia Coppolla's Marie Antoinette. The big hair, bows, layers and ruffles are fit for a lady who wears her femininity on her sleeve.

3.1 Philip Lim

This resort collection is fresh, clean and modern, just the way I like it. The large eyelet fabric combined with the whites, greys and blacks adds a sophisticated sexiness that is perfect for day and good for night.

Amanda

Indigenous design meets High Glamour: MCD Jewellery Show

Melissa Clemente's recent show for her Spring 2010 line, epoch was a true hidden jem in the mist a dark alleyway at Bathurst and Adelaide. As you walk in and you are instantly surrounded by groovin' reggae beats and the hippest hip hop tunes.

Opening her show with a powerful performance by Philipino artistic group, Santa Guerrilla the stage was set for a show filled with dancing and an eclectic mix of feathers, wood pieces and surgical steel. Clemente was inspired by Phillipine and tribal culture which was apparent as the models dressed in black, made their way down the runway showcasing gold plated necklaces and red rubber beads.
Standout out pieces include a pair of earrings with shoulder grazing gold chains with red beads adorned at the ends. These earrings are perfect for anyone who wants to stand out at a holiday event or New Years Eve party. In fact all of these pieces are not for the faint at heart. Clemente's designs are meant for a woman who wants to stand out with an extra dose of glamour and a hint exotic flair. With a pair of yellow floral print disc earrings with large red beads being fit for a queen.
For all the ladies that love a statement necklace Clemente had you covered. With materials ranging from, fringe, glass and bamboo these exquisitely designed necklaces were as fabulous as the earrings. My favourites included a white feathered necklace offset by a collection of gold chains a la Chanel and a longer full necklace with an assortment of red, white, black and crystal-like beads that were reminiscent of a tropical fruit. Another memorable piece includes a bib-like necklace that was decorated with the same gold discs used on the chandeliers in many Philipino households.

The Melissa Clemente Designs jewellery show left me feeling inspired and excited. As a lover of costume jewellery and accessories that tell a story, this pieces did that and more. True standouts for the eccentric fashionista who loves to visit the AGO or the young fashionista who wants to have a fun night on the town.

Amanda

Chanel on the Big Screen: Coco Avant Chanel

If you were as frustrated as I was when you could not find the movie listing for one of the biggest fashion movies of the year, Coco Avant Chanel fear not my friends. 

On the film's official website ,you will be able to see full listings for the film, which at this point appears to only be showing at the AMC Theatre right by Yonge & Dundas. The show times for the film appear to be from today until Thursday with the last film showing at 9:35pm, so hurry up and get there!  

Amanda

Razzle, Dazzle Me :The Fall Clothing Show

This past weekend was The Fall Clothing Show. A famous affair where designers, vintage connoisseurs and craftspeople extraordinaire come together under one roof and sell their best pieces. 

This year there was something for everyone: an abundance of wool pieces including cloche hats and shredded wool shawls, popular feathered headbands and mix 'n' match clothing from House of Spy. There was an excellent selection of vintage clothing ranging from 1940's to 1980's, full of fur coats, plaid shirts, leather boots and evening dresses, this section of the event certainly had you covered for the chilly season. 

Although this was The Clothing Show, I must say it was the jewellery and accessories that took centre stage. Colourful feathered head pieces were everywhere, eclectic layered and charmed necklaces could be found on nearly every table and almost every vintage booth had an assortment of classic quilted bags (Is it just me or is Chanel in the air?) and interestingly, bright yellow pumps.

Between my mother and I, the only items that we picked up were a beautiful selection of vintage jewellery including, a cameo necklace, a diamond brooch, a pearl necklace, a gold plated anchor charm bracelet, cream quilted bag and gold chain link bag. 

I guess this all goes to show that you that cannot judge a book by it's cover (in this case a title) because you never what little treasures you may be able find. 

Amanda

House of Jazmine hits MTV Canada

Over the past couple years, several fashion related television show have hit the airwaves, Project Runway, Project Runway Canada, the Next Top Model franchise, Stylista and the list goes on. The latest one to hit television is MTV's House of Jazmin, a reality show that follows young L.A. fashion designer, Jazmin Whitley put together her fashion collection, Li Cari. 

Like all fashion related television shows, this one seems to be entertaining and worth tuning into. Jazmin Whitley is a fresh 20 years old and has had aspirations of becoming a fashion designer for much of her life. Her main influence is the Coco Chanel and she strives to be a good role model for other budding fashion designers.

Check out House of Jazmin on MTV on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at 10:30pm. 

Amanda

Photo of the Day

Lily Allen strikes a pose Audrey Hepburn-style in these new advertisements for Chanel's new handbag line. I love the classic fashion inspiration.

Amanda

Photo of the Day

Glamorous, classic and effortlessly chic. What more can be said?

Amanda