Showing posts with label Karl Lagerfeld. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Karl Lagerfeld. Show all posts

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Laugh, if You Love Perfume!

Everyone noses the right way to start off the New Year is with a laugh! While browsing the internet I stumbled upon this hilarious video from the 1997 VH1 Fashion Awards.

If you love fashion, if you love perfume and if you love the '90's you will love this video.

What are your favourite fashion spoofs? Don't forget to let me know in the comments, Facebook and Twitter!

Click here to have a laugh!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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
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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Trick or Chic?: How to Infuse Fashion Into Your Hallowe'en Costume

It is my favourite time of year as I am inundated with a zillion fashion events to keep up with, the holidays are fast approaching and most importantly the one night of the year, when it is perfectly acceptable to wear a shockingly scary outfit, Hallowe'en!

But who says that your costume has to be ghoulish, freaky or scary? Why not try to something a little chic and dress up as your most cherished fashionista or fashionmista? What better way to see what it is really like to be like one of your fashion favourites for a day and show your love for all things fashion and style?

There are so many fabulous people to choose from but the ones that truly stood out that evoke a true signature style are none other than, Anna Wintour, Rachel Zoe, Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano. Each have stood out for not only their career accomplishments but trademark style. Check it out below for costume ideas on how to dress as your fashion favourites!

All About the Boys


Karl Lagerfeld-When you see this man not only do you think quilted bags and double interlocking C's but you also think of a man who is in charge and knows a thing or two about how to put together a tailored and edgy ensemble. The best way to achieve this serious look come Hallowe'en is easy as pie:

For the hair, visit your local costume shop and pick up a white wig with a ponytail or if you have long, hair smooth it back and apply baby powder or temporary coloured hair spray.

For the clothes, get a velvet or satin black tailored blazer with matching pants. If you don't have one, check your local vintage store. Add a white ruffled button down and black bow tie or long tie underneath the jacket.

For the accessories, pick up silver cross chain necklaces and medallions as well as motorcycle gloves to add the edge. Don't forget the signature black sunglasses as they are the cherry on the sundae of this look.

John Galliano-Known for his magical and threatrical designs, Monsieur Galliano does not forget to add a whole 'lotta flair to his daily ensembles. With his signature tops hats and thin mustache, he always stands out. To achieve this fashion forward look follow these steps:

For the hair, purchase a long super straight bronde wig. Also, if you don't already have facial hair, purchase a thin fake mustache and soul patch or you can get some fun fur and facial glue to improvise.

For the clothes, invest in a low cut button vest and tight pants. You can have fun with it and invest in a pattern suit set with lotsa sequins!

For the accessories, wear an ornate cross, edgy, spiky rings and the signature top hat! Have fun with it and add some sequined ties, bows or faux flowers.

Where my ladies at?


Anna Wintour-as editor-in-chief of the fashion bible, VOGUE Miss Wintour's look screams authority with the dark square sunglasses with a slightly rounded edge and fabulous fur coat. If you ever wondered what it would be like to be the queen bee of fashion for a day, here's your chance!

For the hair, you must purchase a light brown bob wig for it is just too perfect and too cute. Try buying a wig made for flappers as most of them are bobs.

For the clothes, Anna Wintour is often seen in an oh-so-chic fur coat and printed shift dress. Perfect for a lady and perfect for a fashionista. Try black tights with your dress due to the chilly weather.

For the accessories, black plastic sunglasses and statement necklace, preferably one with baubles galore. Also, try a slim gold or leather strap watch to add a touch of sophistication.

Rachel Zoe-The Zoeinator is everyone's favourite stylist. With her hilarious and fashionable reality show, The Rachel Zoe Project in which she seems to have a catch phrase for literally everything (literally) she shows that working in fashion is no piece of cake. Re-creating her famous boho-chic look is like one, two, three.

For the hair, if you don't naturally have blonde wavy hair invest in a wig. You can also purchase some blonde hair mascara to create her California sun kissed hair. For her signature waves, whip out the old curling iron.

For the clothes, there could not be a true Rachel Zoe look without her staple fur vest and wide leg jean. Make sure to invest in a flow-y blouse underneath. If you are in the mood to wear a dress, check out a vintage store for a colourful and printed lightweight butterfly sleeved maxi dress.

For the accessories, oversized sunglasses, oversized clutch and wedges. Need we say more?


There you have it! Your guide to being fashionable and fabulous this Hallowe'en. Email or tweet me your Hallowe'en looks!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Sunday, October 3, 2010

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
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Sunday, January 3, 2010

A Day in the life: I Had a Fashion Dream


Welcome the year 2010!

Here we are starting a new year as we begin making our fashion resolutions. Whether it is to experiment more with our wardrobe by wearing more colour or taking that sewing class you have always thought about, we all have something we would like to accomplish this year in the fashion world.

For me, my fashion dream has always been to work in the New York fashion industry. If you live in the western world and love fashion that is the place you need to be. The Big Apple is home to all the major fashion publications, designers and pr companies including, Vogue, Marc Jacobs and People's Revolution.

Two years ago I had the privilege to take a trip to Manhattan. I visited FIT, the garment district and 5th Avenue and instantly fell in love. New York City has an infectious energy and after my trip I knew that I was destined to be there. Ever since then, I have made it my number #1 goal to move to New York for the summer of 2010 and get an internship with a fashion magazine. It's a huge leap but I knew that if wanted to achieve my dreams I would have to take some risks.

If my experiences within the fashion industry have taught me anything, it has been to take risks, work hard and dream big. How else will one achieve all their fashion dreams? So this year make 2010 the year of taking risks. If you have always dreamed of moving to Paris to work under Karl Lagerfeld, do all that you can to get there, if you love fashion photography, start a street style blog or if you have always wanted to get into writing, start submitting articles to your local newspaper.

Dream big and go for it! Life is too short for a bunch of coulda', shoulda', wouldas' so take life by the horns and achieve your fashion dreams!

Amanda

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Career's in Fashion

Vogue magazine's younger sister, Teen Vogue will be a launching a guide to getting started in the fashion industry and the book will hit bookstores on October 5th. 

It is the perfect back-to-school treat for any individual who is in need of a little guidance when it comes to getting your stiletto in the fashion industry. The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion includes behind-the-scenes advice and tips from editors, writers, stylists and designers including, Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld and Amy Astley.

If you head over to Stylehog.com a fun and informative Canadian fashion blog you will be able to read more about this helpful book. For a faster route, click on this link to view a video of Amy Astley herself describing the upcoming book, http://www.stylehog.com/blog/fashion-flick-how-to-get-a-job-in-fashion/.

Amanda

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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

Friday, July 24, 2009

Photo of the Day

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

Amanda