Drew Barrymore graced the cover of the May 2009 issue of Elle Magazine. Under water she draws inspiration from a beautiful graceful mermaid. That soft flowy dress makes me want to jump in the sea.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Fashionable Tweets
For all you twitterers out there who also enjoy a relaxing afternoon reading a copy of your favourite fashion magazine, ever wondered what someone such as, Lisa Tant has to tweet about? What about Rachel Zoe?
With the benefits of technology, you can now read what your favourite fashionable insider has to write about all day, everyday.
Check out, http://fashionism.ca/Fashion/Articles/fashion_insiders_twitter.htm and tweet away!
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/.
FASHION Magazine Fashion Lovelies Contest!
If you are a reader of Scott Schuman's, The Satorialist you may look at those fashionable people and think, Hey! I've got great style. I want someone to take a picture of my hot outfit.Well, you fashionable readers here is your chance. FASHION Magazine is currently hosting a Fashion Lovelies contest in which it's readers can submit a full length photo along with your name and city to lovelies@fashionmagazine.com. Each photo accepted photo will be voted on by fashionmagazine.com readers and whichever photo has the most votes wins.
What makes this contest even better, is that the winner will receive a $500 gift card from none other than Holt Renfrew! How cool is that?
Follow this link for more details and send those fashionable photos! http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/fashion-lovelies/2009/05/29/whos-the-loveliest-of-them-all/
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Top Ten Commandments of Fashion, Shopping and Everything in Between
As a fashion graduate and writer, I am often approached with questions about fashion and style. Therefore, I thought it would be very helpful to Amanda's Fashion Spot readers, to have a fashion guide to assist them through their style journeys.
Read on for the beginning of the Top Ten Commandments of Fashion, Shopping and Everything in Between:
1) Thou shall dress for your body type
Whether you are pear-shaped, an apple, boyish or an hourglass, the best way to get the most out of your wardrobe and look like a million bucks is to wear clothes that flatter your shape. If a certain cut or trend looks great on one person it does not mean it will look great on you. As a general rule,
-Pear-shapes emphasize your top half with colours and prints. Keep the bottom half darker.
-Apple shapes emphasize your bottom half with items such as, white or coloured pants. Keep the top half darker.
-Hourglass? Emphasize your waist, think belts.
- Have a boyish figure? Wear body-skimming cuts and create curves with strategically placed details
2) Thou shall wear colours that enhance their features
I always say, if a colour does not look good on you, then why wear it? It's always best to wear things that make you feel the most confident and flatter what the Lord gave you. As a general rule,
-If you have lighter features such as, blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin, try pastels, light greys, bright blues, oranges and pinks.
-If you have medium features such as brown hair, brown eyes and olive skin, try jewel tones like raspberry shades, emerald green and cobalt blue.
-If you have red hair and freckles, try neutrals like olive green, browns and khakis. Pink, burgundy and teal shades look great on you.
-If you have darker skin, dark hair and eyes, bright colours are your best friend.
Overall, everyone can pull off white, black and any colour as long as you find the right shade for you. When going shopping, experiment a little and look for colours that really make you pop!
Stay tuned for the remaining Top Ten Commandments of Fashion, Shopping and Everything in Between!
Razzle, Dazzle, Sa-zzle: Sandra De Brito the Jewellery Designer
Ever look into your jewellery box and find all of your pieces a little dull? Do they lack that extra dose of sparkle? That added pizzazz? Well, problem solved!
York University student and jewellery designer, Sandra De Brito designs an affordable line of jewellery ranging from necklaces, earrings and everything in between. Her jewellery collection use materials such as, pearls, glass beads and turquoise with her earrings being one hot commodity.
After taking a jewellery class at Joseph J. Piccinini, Sandra knew that jewellery design was the place for her. Often sporting her own Sa-zzle designs at school, a night on the town or strolling through the city, her jewellery is always the standout piece of her wardrobe.
Her delicate yet individual designs serve as excellent layering pieces for a casual, stylish look or any formal affair. Providing beautiful pearl bracelets, chandelier earrings and glass rings, Sa-zzle has got you covered!
Prices range between $3 and $25 with anklets costing $8 and rings costing $3. Sa-zzle jewellery is a perfect stylish and recessionista treat for your jewellery box.
For more information contact about Sa-zzle contact: Sandra De Brito at (416)658-1362 0r (647)802-1556 and email: sandra_de_brito@hotmail.com.
Amanda
Behind-the-Scenes: Bandits in Bows presented by Maybe by Sarah Catalfo
I've got nine lives....
Cat's eyes........
Abusing every one of them and running wild!
All while wearing a shiny, sexy body suit of course.
Don't forget to reserve your spot at the 2009 fashion show presented by Maybe by Sarah Catalfo on August 13th at the Rivoli on Queen Street West. The show starts at 9pm with a performance by Lauren Elle and an extra dose of wild and glamorous fashion.
It is a must see event so make sure to confirm your spot. Send an email: amandasfashionspot@gmail.com with the subject line: "Bandits in Bows" and make sure you don't miss out on the satin tights with models strutting for their rights for style.........
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