Montreal Fashion Week

The other night I had the pleasure of working PR/Guest List at the DUY fashion show at Montreal Fashion Week and ended up socializing and partying the night away watching several other shows and sipping champagne until midnight. I met an array of talented, creative, and fashionable individuals that night: jewelry designers, bloggers, fashion PR girls, writers, photographers, designers, models, etc. I love going and volunteering my time to events and productions where I can mingle and surround myself with other creative individuals who have the same interests as me. It definitely keeps me motivated and inspires me to strive to accomplish everything I want in life. Okay, enough of the sappy, cheesy, motivation talk and on to some of the photos I took that night of the shows and people I met.

On a side note: DUY's show was absolutely incredible!! He is such a down-to-earth, creative individual who is definitely gaining more and more attention from the press. He uses several contrasts between femininity and masculinity through the pairings of light, whimsical fabrics against heavy, edgy textures. To view the full collection and collections from previous seasons visit his website: DUY.

DUY

Marie Saint Pierre

The Crowd

Stefania (left) and I (right) spending some time together after the DUY show.

Going Through My Closet...

A typical Sunday afternoon for me consists of organizing all of the clothes, books, jewelry, and shoes that have been neglected on my floor throughout the busy week while sipping some Chai tea in my big San Francisco mug and listening to The Sheepdogs.

Here are a few of my favorite items I found in the piles of clothing that have been accumulating around my room:

In love with my new Sandro leather motorcycle jacket!

....also love it with this thick fur collar.

I don't usually like leopard prints BUT I find this sweater from Zara so cute. Couldn't resist buying it!

I've always loved denim shirts, I find them very rustic Ralph Lauren Americana (which is, as all of you readers already know is my favorite style) so I obviously had to buy yet another one to add to my denim shirt collection. However, this one is different because it's shorter in length, very fitted, the sleeves are extra long, the blue is SO intense, the shape and style of the pockets are more Western, and the denim is so incredibly thick it's phenomenal. Definitely one of the best denim shirts I've ever seen!

I've been sporting this wool braided outdoor headband almost every day in this cold Canadian weather. I love how large, warm, and cozy it is and the color is so pretty and goes well with everything.

I had been wanting these gloves for so long and had my eye on them at Club Monaco for months until one day they sold out, but thankfully I went back and I guess someone returned them because there was ONE pair left and they ended up being 50% off! The most beautiful leather gloves I have ever seen, couldn't be happier!

Emerald City by Jennifer Egan is a compilation of short stories which range in topics of fashion, traveling, photography, art, love, deceit, and desire. Her writing style is pleasant and captivating making these stories highly enjoyable and inspiring. Next up is A Visit from the Goon Squad which is also written by Egen.

Sh*t I Say..

This is so embarrassing, yet also amusing that I'm guilty of saying several of these lines in both of these 'Sh*t Girls Say' videos. There are so many out there now, but these two seem to be the funniest and the ones that give me the most deja vu moments. Enjoy :)

And don't lie...I know most of you readers out there are guilty too!!

Country Chic Inspiration

I have always had a love for the preppy, country, Ivy league, Ralph Lauren, Americana-Britania-esque classic style, but at this moment it is stronger than ever and I really just cannot get enough. I have created a sort of inspiration board depicting this style and also provided a 'how to' outfit that emulates this style. Right now the thing I want so so badly in my wardrobe is a Barbour jacket. It is my dream. Might I just add how envious I am of my brother who is living in Scotland at the moment. Oh how I wish to walk through the countryside dressed in forest greens, tweeds, and worn-out brown leather *sigh*.

1. Scott Nickol Women's 'Fair Isle' Sock (Fern) - YMC

2. By Malene Birger Fancie Cable-Knit Wool Cardigan - NET-A-PORTER

3. Frost River Mini Knapsack (Earth) - YMC

4. Barbour Woomen's Jacket - Barbour

5. Rail Straight Jeans in Madewell Wash - Madewell

6. Uniform Wares 150 Series Watch (Rose Gold) - YMC

7. Roeckl Sheepskin Mittens (Brown) - YMC

8. Mark McNairy Grained Boot (Mid Brown) - YMC

Ode to Mtl

Here are a few discoveries I have made lately and they pertain to my homeland of Montreal!

I have a minor (actually more like major) crush on Anthony Bourdain and he has a new travel/food show called The Layover where he visits his favourite cities around the world for just 24 hours and basically says where to eat if you're only in these cities for a short layover. You MUST watch this episode, not only is it absolutely hilarious, but he does an excellent job showing just how good the food here is.

I've also added a funny/cute little Montreal sweater I found on Acne Studio's website for men.