Posted on November 25th, 2009 by lori
The latest video on Style.com is making me pine for Paris.
I’ve only been to the city once, very briefly. I spent a weekend running around the gorgeous streets with a former flat mate, soaking up the culture and fashion. It was one of the best weekends of my life.
I think it’s time I plan my return.
P.S. Michelle Jank is a genius! I combine fragrances to create my own signature scent as well. Adore her jewels.
The other day I bought a top with some shoulder pads - and it wasn’t to complete a retro Halloween costume.
So, the beloved 80s look, made outrageously popular by Joan Collins and the rest of her Dynasty crew, is back with a vengeance. The pads have taken this fashion lover hostage. I was weary at first, but now I’m in love.
I first got the hint that power dressing was making a comeback when I interned with a fashion designer in London earlier this year. She was constructing some pretty angular jackets. Her inspiration? Grace Jones…
So, when I got back to Canada and saw the racks at Holts and beyond being stacked with the puffy shoulder, I wasn’t surprised. Now that I’ve fallen head over shoulders for the new look, I’m wondering what all you lovelies think of it?
Has the fashion world gone too far? Should us fashionistas stick with the designer versions rather than asking our mom’s for their old Dallas day gear? Should we forget the trend altogether?
Here’s some Balmain from next season’s ready-to-wear collection seen at PFW to give you some food for thought:
Today Gwyneth Paltrow told me about this fantastic new business that brings sugar rushes to the masses (one of my goals in life).
Treat Street operates in Los Angeles much like a lemonade stand but sells gorgeous snacks to passersby. It’s like hot dog vendors without the grease, stale meat and repulsive smelling burnt onions. Hurrah!
I must start one of these in Toronto. Let’s make it a franchise, ladies!
