MY PHOTOSHOOT.....!!!

EDIT: I've added more photos! See below.

Model: Sarah Garcia; Photographer: Drew Willis; Hair: Cindy Jong; Make-up: Shawnna Downing

Seems like I've been waiting FOREVER for these photos to be finished. I was just too excited (and a little nervous) to see how they turned out. These photos were taken for my Fashion Styling class at Blanche Macdonald. My first look was based on this YSL runway outfit and the idea of young femininity:



BUT! My major inspiration came from my one and only fav Frida Kahlo:

The final result with the hair and make-up, makes me think "Ale Ale Alejandro".......:











blouse: Vintage, maillot shorts: American Apparel

My next look is a nod to utilitarian clothing, but I wanted to do it in the subtlest way possible. I "made" the skirt by wrapping and draping this wrinkled scarf and strategically pinning it. The last thing I wanted was for it come off as army-ish, so I decided to create a hat by replacing accessories with a chic asymmetrical do and by opting for muted grey hues. Shame, shame we can't see the shoes, though :*(








top: Community by Aritzia, scarf/skirt: Zara

All in all, I am so happy with how the shoot turned out! Can't thank the hair & make-up team, and Drew enough!

xx,
J

to keep or not to keep

thigh-high suede boots & trench: Zara 

This ultra-femme classic (I need to take a break from my Fashion Advertising project... clearly) only set me back $180. I just don't know whether to do the right thing as a poor student and return it, or follow my heart's desires and keep it. So conflicted, but since Zara has a great return policy, I still have 2 weeks to decide...... 

Short-listed

blouse: Wilfred, cycle shorts: H&M, boots: Frye

It has been a long time since I have updated. I blame school for that. 

A skeptic at first, I saw no function or life past "mass acceptance" for these shrunken leggings. 

I realize the cycle short is probably at "mass acceptance" now in the realm of fashion blogging. Just visit LOOKBOOK.nu and you'll find it being worn in so many different ways by bloggers around the world. I just can't help but notice that although these were almost sold out at H&M in Vancouver, they're practically no where to be seen on the street. What actually convinced me to get my own pair (aside from the price of $6.95) was a blog I ran into while doing a project where they compiled photos of fashion bloggers wearing cycle shorts of different lengths and styles, making them look completely wearable. There's actually so much you can do with them, and they're a definite staple this summer.

omg, one more thing: I did the unthinkable and tried on the clog Miu Miu sparrow platform and I'm sold..... that is, in the hopes that no one else in Vancouver will understand their beauty, and they'll end up on discount. Although, $545 doesn't seem so steep for platform clogs (to me, anyway) ...   

crushing on these....

These 5" beauties bring a whole new meaning to "crazy cat lady". The S/S 2010 Miu Miu collection is filled with these playful prints. I think I'm so in love. So far, I've only come across the clog version at Holt's. 

The "Sparrow" print, already completely sold out on net-a-porter.com... and already mass-replicated? The Nasty Gal's take: 

That was fast... 

Featured on Ladylike.com!

Big thanks to Lady Patricia over at Lady Like for featuring my recent DIY headbands!

Check it out HERE :) 

Here's the step-by-step for a rainy day: 

Step 1: Measure the elastic around your head while leaving at least half a centimetre or so extra once you cut it, so that the head band isn't cutting circulation off anywhere...

Step 2: Sew both ends of the elastic securely and trim off any unfinished threads.  (Excuse the chipped nail polish)

Step 3: Take the zipper and remove the mini staple (if any). Un-zip it approximately 3/4's of the way down, and fold the opposite ends as pictured. 

Step 4: Once you have sewn the ends of the zipper down, sew the zipper piece onto the elastic wherever you please. I would suggest to sew the heart piece directly above where you sewed the elastic ends together to end up with a flawless, cheap&chic, headband.