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I know I've been MIA...

2011-04-18T22:10:00.000-07:00

Don't be mad! I swear I've been blogging. It's just not on here. I have been interning for PARISPOLICE Clothing Inc. and we are in the midst of launching a new line along with a new website where all of my blogs that I have been working on will be featured. It will have everything from fashion trends, opinion pieces, new designers, people to watch, and even musical features! As soon as the site is launched, I will let you all know.

We recently finished a shoot in Toronto that went incredibly well. It was my first professional shoot surrounded by some of the best. I'm not sure if any of you know this, but I have been wanting to get into styling for a while now, and I got some great experience at this shoot. Let me tell you- I never knew they were so tiring! Here are some behind the scenes shots from the shoot. Alan (the designer and CEO of PARISPOLICE) doesn't want too many of the photos leaked since most of them will be used for the blog and contain content from the photoshoots, so here is just a taste!

More updates to come!
xox

How to Achieve the Golden Globe Hairstyle's!

2011-01-23T11:05:00.000-08:00

This year on the carpet there were a lot of loosely pulled back up-do's. They are meant to look soft and effortless, while still looking elegant and chic. Here are some tips on how to get that effortless hollywood hairstyle! (Tips derived from Vogue.co.uk's Ian Carmicheal along with my own)

Amy Adams

Get the look by parting hair on the side and blow-drying the hair smooth and using large heated rollers or large-barrel curling iron to add wave and movement. Loosely pull the hair back and twist the hair into a low bun, securing with grips, taking care to leave loose sections at the front to frame the face and add softness. Finish with a medium hold hairspray so as to not lose movement. Remember the curls are supposed to be loose, so don't pull the curls in too tight!

Angelina Jolie

Get this look by parting hair on the side, and blow-dry hair with a large barrel brush and fasten large rollers on random sections to create loose, flowing waves (mostly in frontal sections). Use large barrel brush to flip bangs up and away from face, giving a slightly feathered bang. Finish with a medium hold hairspray.

Eva Longoria

Once again, part the hair on the side and blow-dry smooth. Tease the crown of the hair to create lift at the top, and pull hair back into a french twist or bun (your choice!). Ensure the bangs and sides are smoothly combed, but use a pick comb to slightly dishevel the crown to add a modern twist. Finish with a high hold hairspray to ensure maximum hold.

January Jones

Get January's look by applying volumising mousse to damp hair for added lift, and after parting hair to the side, blow-dry hair in sections with a large barrelled brush, curling the ends under as you go. For more effective curls, use large rollers to curl in the ends and brush out when dry. Finish with a shine serum for a super-glossy effect.

Lea Michelle

Get this look by doing an extreme side-part, and using a small curling iron throughout dry hair to add slight movement and softly backcomb the hair from the back of the ears. Tease into place at the back, and gather into a pleat or bun, leaving sections at the front to hang free. The key to this effortless 'do is keeping it unstructured and relaxed. Finish with medium hold hairspray.

Milla Jovovich

Get the look yourself using heated rollers to create volume, before brushing through with a round barrel brush and pinning the hair to one side (parting hair on opposite side with extreme side-part). Tease the hair into large waves with your fingers and fix with strong-hold hairspray.

Mila Kunis

Tip dry hair upside down and spray with a root-lifting product then backcomb from the front to the crown to create height and volume. Fasten into a pouf with pins, allowing the finish to remain rough and textured. Twist into a bun or french twist. Finish with stong-hold hairspray.

Another How-to for you! Leave some comments to let me know if these tips are helpful to you, or if you have any questions or troubles with these hairstyles. I'd be happy to help! xo

Golden Globes 2011- 10 Best Dressed Women

2011-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:00

So as we all know, the golden globes took place earlier this week- and the fashions were amazing. The Golden Globes never seem to disappoint, as many pull out all the stops with beautiful gowns, gorgeous coifs and elegant make-up. There were many trends among the stars this year:

For men: A classic bow-tie was overwhelmingly popular, along with the classic black tux.

For Women:
Surprising Colour: Emerald green was a surprisingly popular colour this year sported by Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis, Elizabeth Moss, and Catherine Zeta Jones. I'm personally not a huge green fan, but honestly these women pulled it off beautifully.

The Colour to Wear: The dusty roses and baby pinks were by far the winners for most popular gown colour this year at the Globes. Stars such as Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Sandra Bullock, Lea Michelle, Diana Argon, Megan Fox, and Maria Menounos were just to name a few who wore the popular colour. The dusty rose is great because it can accent almost any skin-tone beautifully- I approve.

The Hair: The hair this year was very old hollywood chic with loosely pulled back coifs, french twists, and pin-curl type locks. (If you love this look but need help achieving, look for my next post on how-to's for old hollywood hair with a twist!).

The Make-up: It's safe to say that the make-up this year was not bold at all- except for the lips. Bold, red lips were very apparent on the carpet this year. Skin tones were very fair, with faintly rosy cheeks and elongated eyes. Simple-looking make-up was key on the carpet.

Here are the top 10 best dressed women from the carpet!

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa
This brown sequinned strapless princess dress is by far the winner in my eyes.

January Jones in Versace
This red fringed cut-out dress with a plunging neckline is incredibly sexy on January. I loved when she walked her legs would show through the fringe skirt (unfortunately this isn't seen in photograph).

Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé
This backless, form fitting Armani looked gorgeous on Anne. The squared sequins that make up the dress made her sparkle, and the puffed shoulders added an extra edge.

Lea Michelle in Oscar de la Renta
Okay so the colour is kind of pepto bismol-esque... but the construction of the dress is just to die for! Plus, Lea definitely pulls off the colour completely!

Mila Kunis in Vera Wang
This one-shouldered, emerald green Vera Wang has SO much texture happening. It looks as though it is wrapped around Mila's body in several different ways to fit her with perfection. And did I mention the gorgeously draped train? Love.

Kailey Cuoco in Catherine Kid

This beautiful strapless nude dress is so pretty with its tiered skirt with asymmetrical lines and slight train. "The Big Bang Theory" star looks like a modern day princess!

Amy Adams in Marchesa

This navy, fitted to the knee, strapless gown is so beautiful with Amy's red locks. The ruffled lace bodice adds character, and the silky looking skirt and train portray such elegance.

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
This form fitting, scoop necked strapless number accents all of Sofia's best ASS-ets. The corset in the back (unseen in photo) puts everything in the right place, and again the very popular train is shown as well.

Julie Bowen in Tadashi Shoji
This dress is very reminiscent of the recent Marchesa collection pieces with the beautiful feather-like ruffles at the shoulder and trailing down to the train.

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab
This dusty-rose butterfly sleeved dress so elegant on Scarlett. The sheer looking, flowy dress with exposed back is so gorgeous with great beadwork and floral accents.

7 Ways to Wear a Scarf

2011-01-09T19:52:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure about all of you, but I've been under the weather all week and it's probably largely because I am underdressed walking around in the cold winter air. This video was shown to me by a friend, and I think it's great! The girls show 7 different ways to tie a scarf to suit your style and to help you stay warm this winter! After the video I have also featured several different styles of scarves and where to get them! Enjoy!

Circle Scarf- American Apparel in "Cream"
Price: $34.00
This scarf comes in 46 colours! It is somewhat similar to the circle scarf shown in the video, and there are even more ways to wear it (all are shown on the AA website with different pictures and videos). This piece is a must.

http://store.americanapparel.ca/rsa0503.html?cid=726

Hooded Scarf- French Connection in black/white pattern
Price: $29.99 (On Sale from $48.00)
This Scarf is great for winter time with its large hood and scarf to keep you nice and warm. It is made completely of acrylic, and the pattern is different but not too loud- so you can wear it with almost anything!
http://canada.frenchconnection.com/product/woman+collections+accessories/TSAR4/HOODED+SCARF.htm

Ruffled Edge Scarf- ModCloth in Plum
Price: $34.99
I have a very similarly styled scarf in black from H&M. I love the ruffled edges, because no matter which way you wrap it, it looks so elegant and effortless. I love simply wrapping it loosely around my neck several times, but with that much fabric there are so many variations to work with!
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Hats+Scarves/Shawl+My+Life

Fringed Shawl/ Scarf- ModCloth in Mocha
Price: $39.99
This fringed scarf is perfect, because not only can you use it as a scarf, but you can use it as a shawl as well (and it looks great with a skinny belt at the waist!). Unfortunately this garment was so popular it is currently sold out on ModCloth, but if you can find a similar style, that's all you need! ModCloth frequently brings popular items back as well, so keep your eye out.

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Hats+Scarves/Cinnamon+Mocha+Scarf

Let me know what you think of these "how to" posts. I think they are great for giving people new ideas on how to wear certain items, or even how to do certain hair/ make-up tricks. I am thinking of doing a few of my own "how-to" instructional videos. I aim to please, so let me know what you want to see!

People's Choice Awards 2011: Best and Worst Dressed Men and Women!

2011-01-06T13:54:00.000-08:00

The very first award show to kick off 2011 aired last night- the People's Choice Awards 2011. Of course, it was a star studded event with the Twilight cast, Katy Perry, Vanessa Williams, and the like. Although, one major nominee and fashion icon- Lady Gaga- was not in attendance. So although there wasn't the incredible wow factor that you get from a huge star like Gaga, there were still some sharp looking men and women (as well as some who really should have put more thought into dressing themselves).

The following are the best and worst dressed men and women from the blue (not red) carpet last night!

Best Dressed Women:

Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian

The Kardashians looked great together last night! Of course, all of their dresses accented the "girls" with their sweetheart necklines, but I absolutely love the draping of Khloe's dress (center). Both Kourtney and Kim decided to go with a neutral coloured shoe so as to not take attention away from the gorgeous look at me patterns on their dresses.

Selina Gomez Blue Carpet

Selina Gomez Performance Gown

Selena Gomez appeared on the red carpet in a dusty rose cocktail dress (pictured right) in matching coloured peep toe-ed heels. For her performance she wore this gorgeous, flowing sweetheart neckline dress showing off her gorgeous legs, paired with beautiful golden strappy sandals. Hard to believe she's only 18!

Taylor Swift Blue Carpet

Taylor Swift was another gorgeous starlet, in a dusty peach coloured coloured cocktail dress with her seemingly one shouldered, flowy cocktail dress. T-swift also went with matching peep-toe strappy sandals, although decided to make her lips pop with a bold, deep red.

Tiffany Hines Blue Carpet

Tiffany Hines, co-star on the new Canadian show Nikita, was sporting a beautiful royal blue dress with solid black fringing at the base of the dress, as well as black fringing on the exaggerated shoulder. The exposed look of the black boning is edgy, as well as the many accents added to the body of the mini. She very wisely chose to wear a simple black pump, so as to not distract from the dress.

Ashley Benson arriving

Ashley Benson, star of new show Pretty Little Liars arrived on the blue carpet looking very "hollywood chic" (the theme of the awards). Her one-shoulder dress with simple black and white shades and clean cut, a-symmetrical lines and a bold lip/ nails were gorgeous. Her pulled back mane (which looks effortless!) was very common among the starlets last night.

Alyson Michalka, Ashley Tisdale

Alyson Michalka and Ashley Tisdale are the stars of the new show Hellcats. I love their loose coifs pulled back and slightly curled. Tisdale's maxi dress has gorgeous colours and accents her tanned skin well. Michalka's sixties style simple black dress paired with a gorgeous silver and black shrug makes her look very mature.

Best Dressed Men:

Chris Colfer, Blue Carpet

This Glee star is known on the show as having a great flair for style, and his real-life personality draws the same parallel. His black vest with asymmetrical zippers paired with his dress shirt rolled to the eblows looks edgy and chic. Love his style.

Jerry O'Connel, Blue Carpet

Jerry O'Connell, star of the new show The Defenders, looks great in his classic style matte slate grey suit. His hair is tousled effortlessly, and looks like a picturesque hollywood chic man.

Zac Effron, Award Show

Zac Effron looks stunning in this 3-piece suit with a slight sheen to it. His navy tie creates a slight pop of colour, and his new buzz cut shows off his great facial features. Just sharp.

Worst Dressed Men and Women:

Raven Symone, Blue Carpet

Just no. This is like Black Swan gone wrong (movie, not racial profiling here people). That Jacket is terrible. So unflattering... paired with leather pants and slicked back ponytail? I can't even talk about this anymore. This is why she has dropped to the D-list.

Kid Rock, Performing

Oh no, Kid Rock. Seriously, a furry cowboy hat? Paired with a fur and suede vest? And a Silver stitched navy shirt? And acid washed jeans? He was never really a fashion icon, I guess, but I feel like he has enough money to hire a good stylist... right?! At least he put on a good performance.

Pauly Perette, Blue Carpet

Dear Ms. Perette, why would you take a perfectly good dress and stamp your campaign for "No Hate" on it. Sure, I get the cause... but use your voice. Not your dress. And PLEASE get a new hair cut. Not to mention that if you are so pale you are turning blue, don't wear a white satin dress. It isn't helping anyone.

Who knows.

So guess what this guy's job is. To talk about style at the PCA's last night. Who hired this guy? They should be fired. First of all... hot pink and black? No. White Sungasses on men is a no to begin with... and wearing them on your head... while televised... at night... with a scull scarf??? This no-name might get himself a name by just looking like a sheer idiot.

Vanessa Williams

You look like you are wearing a garbage bag tied at the waist. That is all.

So that about wraps up the fashion at the 2011 People's choice awards for this year. I apologize if I offended you by showing the world your favourite star can't dress themselves properly... but let's be serious. They make enough money to hire a good stylist. Happy New Year!

Unfortunately...

2011-01-04T10:03:00.000-08:00

I knew that taking on the task of finding men with great style in Ottawa would be difficult, but I at least thought I would find some men with great style. I'm not talking about just having the ability to coordinate a shirt and jeans properly... I'm talking about men that stand out because of their ability to be different and appreciate proper layering, nice shoes, clothes that fit, and clothes that aren't something everyone else in the city has. It's like everyone who is a fan of Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle, and even the unfortunate print-"artist" Ed Hardy all live in Ottawa. If I had to be in another room surrounded by the same plaid and checkered shirts, I might have a seizure. Anyways, the point is that finding men in Ottawa with great style proved to be unsuccessful, and instead I will be focusing on the men in Montreal. It will have much better content, I promise. Plus, I actually have a camera now (thanks Mom), so the photos will be much better quality.

I would also like to take this opportunity get you all to send me photos of men with great style in your area! Obviously I will chose the ones I find to be the best, but I want to see what different areas have to offer.
You can e-mail me at christelle.nicole@hotmail.com with the subject "Well dressed men" (So I know it's not spam!). Look forward to seeing what you've got! If possible, please state information such as the city you are in, and the brands the men are wearing.

And the winner is...

2010-12-24T21:07:00.000-08:00

Men with great style! For the first Bizoux Bizoux poll, 80% of you want me to feature men with great style from my visit in Ottawa. Best task ever? I will scout out these men over the next week... photograph them... and find out what exactly they are wearing! Great style in Ottawa can be tough to find at times, so you boys better bring it! I'm excited.

PS- Sorry for the lack of posts lately! Holiday season is getting hectic. I will stop slacking... promise.

Christian Louboutin's Spring 2011 Collection Release!

2010-12-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

What girl in their right mind wouldn't adore a pair of those classic red-soled Louboutin heels? Today is the release of Louboutin's Spring 2011 collection, and needless to say, there are some shoes to die for. My mind always thinks the higher the better... but I wanted to include a variety of heel heights for everyone this time. So many girls I know never wear heels (I know, they're nuts), so there are definitely some great flats and kitten heels for you nutters.
Of course, all of these you can find (with the rest of the collection) on Christian Louboutin's US Website:
http://us.christianlouboutin.com/

"Elisabeth"- Fuchsia Suede
US $775
Heel height: 4.7"

"Ecotrash"- Natural Cork
US $1,095
Heel height: 5.9"

"Rollerboy Spikes"- Beige Suede (Men's)
US $1,195

"Pigalle Spikes"- Navy Denim
US $975
Heel height: 4.7"

"Brandaplato"- Champagne Satin/ Fishnet/ Leather
US $1,125
Heel height: 5.5"

"Lucifer Bow"- Black Leather

US $995
Heel height: 5"

"Miss America"- Polkadot Leather

US $775
Heel height: 6"

"Bibi"- Taupe Osterich Legs
US $1,565
Heel height: 5.5"

"Maggie"- Black Leather/ Suede
US $895
Heel height: 5.5"

"Atalanta"- Cognac Leather
US $795
Heel height: 3.5"

"Fiere"- Jade Suede
US $795
Heel height: 2"

"Ballerina flat"- Black and Grey Leather
US $595

"Corta Mia Flat"- Silver, Suede and Leather
US $695

Show-off Shoes for the Holidays!

2010-12-12T19:16:00.000-08:00

New Years? Christmas parties? Hanukah? Kwanzaa? The holidays are just around the corner, and I bet you are freaking out about what to wear! Well, luckily for you, I had the incredibly arduous task of staring at gorgeous shoes all day to find the perfect ones for you. It was hard to narrow it down, but there are lots of gems here (15 to be exact!). There is quite a price range between all the shoes, so I'm positive you can find something to suit you and your budget! At the very least, we can admire some beautiful pumps.

Jimmy Choo

"Zafira"- Soft suede sandal with Swarovski crystals in "nude" (available in pewter).

$1,932 (converted from 1,450 Euros)

Heel height: 5.7"

This gorgeous strappy peep-toe sandal with Swarovski crystals will demand attention at the party.

http://www.jimmychoo.com/sandals/zafira/invt/015zafirasue/

"Cosmic"- Glitter fabric shoe in "bronze".

$699 (converted from 525 Euros)

Heel height: 4.8"

This sparkling rounded toe platform with reflective base is a classic look for any party.

http://www.jimmychoo.com/shoes/cosmic/invt/103cosmicgfa/

"Marine"- Nappa sandal with Swarovski crystal discs in "black".

$1,859 (converted from 1,395 Euros)

Heel height: 4.3"

This black leather strappy sandal with leather ankle straps and crystal discs portrays true elegance.

http://www.jimmychoo.com/sandals/marine-/invt/015marinenap/

Alexander McQueen

"Grinling Gibbons Gold-heeled Show Boot"

$2,339 (on sale from $3,895)

Heel height: 5.9"

This work of art from Alexander McQueen (inspired by Grinling Gibbons) has a mixture of crocodile skin and suede atop an extremely well detailed gold and black floral base accented with gold buckles. Myyy favourite. Too bad it's sold out- not like I could afford it!

http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us/en/shop/Womenswear/spring-summer-10/Shoes/Boots/P-GRINLING-GIBBONS-GOLD-HEELED-SHOW-BOOT.aspx

Christian Louboutin

"Bridget's Back"- Silver spiked bootie (available in black and gold).

$3,985

Heel Height: 5.5"

This spiky gem is pretty hard to find, but the style is amazing.

http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/total_madness

"Toundra Booty"- Suede and Coyote Fur in "Taupe" (available in black).
$2,095
Heel height: 5.5"
I have been advocating fur this season and these strappy fur booties will go great with some elegant tights and a little black dress.
http://us.christianlouboutin.com/toundra-booty-fur-14644.html

"Pigalili"- Studded and Glittered in "Silver".
$3,545
Heel height: 4.7"
These edgy studded heels shine and are such a glamourous style piece for the winter holidays.
http://us.christianlouboutin.com/shoes/pigalili-120mm-14408.html

Steve Madden

"Faame"- Champagne Satin (available in black)
$109.95
Heel height: 5.5"
This three-tier peep toe with bow accents and satin exterior is classic and elegant and its neutral colour will make a great addition to a delightful cocktail dress.
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=53016&np=127_282-397_459

"Fifi"- Pink Fabric (available in black)
$99.95
Heel height: 5.5"
This ballerina inspired soft pink peep toe with crinoline-like fabric that bunches through the middle of the upper reminds me of a tutu! So adorable.
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=53017&np=DirectSearch&sp=FIFI

"Cammyy"- Black leather
$83.95 (On sale!)
Heel height: 5"
This simple black platform has an edge on all other with its large ankle strap accented with a leather bow!
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=51716&np=DirectSearch&sp=CAMMYY

"Caryssag"-Multi-coloured glitter (available in black and off-white)
$129.95
Heel height: 5"
This glittered stiletto is a great colour as it is not common, and the style is very similar to the Jimmy Choo glitter pump, but at a much more reasonable cost!
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=51508&np=DirectSearch&sp=CARYSSAG

Karen Millen

"Placed Sequin Court"
$316 (converted from 199 Pounds)
Heel height: 3.9"
This round-toe stiletto adorned with various types and colours of sequins is sure to catch the sparkle in someone's eye! I know, I'm lame, don't judge.
http://www.karenmillen.com/Placed-sequin-court/Footwear/karenmillen/fcp-product/903000055330

"Necklace Artwork Peep" (available in black)
$215 (converted from 135 Pounds)
Heel height: 3.9"
This off-white stain heel with an artistic jewelled side accented with pleated and ruffled satin puts a regular peep-toe on another level of cute!
http://www.karenmillen.com///karenmillen/fcp-product/903000055352#GBP

ALDO

"Spaziano"

$80

Heel height: 5.75"

This gorgeous platform fitted in vintage-inspired floral textile and accented with a tiny ankle strap is a unique and wallet-friendly option to spice up your shoe collection!

http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/trends/galactic/women/81421914-spaziano/92

Dolce Vita

"Tavi"- Suede jewelled heels

$170

Heel height: 3.5"

Dolce Vita's fit is so comfortable, these suede sequin and jewelled heels will only go unnoticed when you're wondering why you feel no pain!

http://www.dolcevita.com/Tavi-Jeweled-Suede-Heels/PAOIICENFCOKEPIO/product

Smart Design Mart 2010

2010-12-09T16:27:00.000-08:00

Let me preface this by saying I am a Smart Design Mart newb. A new friend of mine introduced me to it, and I am so glad she did. Essentially, Smart Design Mart is a gathering of designers and vendors (mostly local) in a large space that is sectioned off for each designer to create their own unique mini boutique-like space. There is a large variety of vintage vendors, jewellery designers, clothing designers, furniture and decor designers, artists, bath and beauty product vendors, and the list goes on...
Many of the vendors and designers I spoke with don't have their own boutiques, but rather only sell online or have some of their items featured in various boutiques. So Smart Design Mart enables them to showcase all of their stuff in a very personalized and informative fashion. Some of the jewellery, garments, and accessories we were eyeing were so original. You can definitely leave this place with a number of unique pieces- and fortunately it comes around about 3 times a year!
Unfortunately, we didn't use our time wisely enough so I only got around to seeing about a third of what there was to offer. Here are some of the pieces I really loved...

"Caesar Pony" from Emily Birnbaum had some of the best vintage jewellery that I've seen in a while (pictured on left). Very good condition, very authentic looking (not just some home-made earrings from the 80's!), and very beautiful. Not only that, but she had some great furs, beautiful garments from different decades, and I loved her bags. If you love vintage, check her out on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/caesarpony

"La La Yeah" Leather was another favourite of mine. She had various leather shoulder accents like these (in photo left and right) in different designs. These go for about $50. Well worth it if you ask me. She also has a variety of edgy leather jewellery with different studs, geometrics, cut-outs, etc. Look her up! www.lalayeah.com

"Deborah Adams" is another great designer that was showcasing her recycled leather bags and other various accessories. Her bags were gorgeous, soft, and well priced at only about $120! They came in a variety of colours, with antique gold chain straps, and an overlapping fold with a fringe tassel accent. I had to pick up one of her fringe leather-collared chokers. Unfortunately this photo doesn't do it justice (I apologize my blackberry is my only camera at the moment). They come at only $20! Unfortunately she doesn't have a working website yet, but you can contact her at deborahadamsdesign@yahoo.ca

Here are a few other designers/ vintage vendors I checked out but didn't get a chance to photograph myself (photos used from their websites):

"Norwegian Wood" had some gorgeous, original, and great quality jewellery and clothing. The black fringe bodysuit on the left and the strips of fabric shrug on the right are some stand-out pieces. They have so many different pieces, do yourself a favour and check them out at............. www.norwegianwoodonline.com

"Seven days of vintage" is a pop-up vintage store that hosts 7-day sales changing locations frequently. They also had great furs, clothing and accessories. Keep your eyes on these girls!

http://sevendaysofvintage.blogspot.com/

"Rose and Ruby", love love love! This lovely jewellery designer re-surfaces and re-constructs vintage pieces that she can also re-create with a similar design. Her pieces are one-of-a-kind art, so get your hands on something original that will set you apart from the rest!

http://roseandruby.tumblr.com/

"La Raffinerie" is another designer makes her jewellery out of vintage and are limited editions. Tassels, fringe, spikes, oh my!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaRaffinerie

This is only a taste! I urge you to go check out more of Smart Design Mart! There are maaaany more pictures and more information on their website: http://smartdesignmart.blogspot.com/

-Bizoux Bizoux

Maybe the greatest thing since sliced bread... ?

2010-12-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Okay, so you wore 4-inch heels out to the bar, and it's been about 4 hours of dancing with your girlfriends.If we do the math, 4 hours multiplied by 4 inches equals maybe these shoes were seriously a bad idea. Yeah, sure, you looked hot for the first 3 hours, but painfully limping everywhere when the fourth hour rolls around is definitely not a good look for you. Trust me. So instead of being that girl walking barefoot because another step in those painful shoes feels like it could be the death of you, wouldn't it be great if you had a pair of flats folded away in your purse?

Yeah, it's real. I read about these little miracles a while ago and thought they were genius. Nobody brings a huge bag to the bar to carry their extra pair of shoes in, but you can fold these little gems away in your little clutch! They come in various styles and colours, and they're super cheap (around $20-$40!). I realize this isn't informing you of the latest and greatest designers, boutiques, styles, etc., but you're welcome for saving your feet. Here are a few of the brands that carry the fold-able flats:

http://www.tootsiefootsie.co.uk/index.php?cPath=24_36&osCsid=7201fd9adc13375fcdaac70d34665a34

www.cityslips.com

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2010-12-07T12:42:00.000-08:00

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Top Ten Must-Have Jacket Styles

2010-12-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

So it's getting pretty cold outside, and everyone is pulling out their jackets to keep warm.
Let's save everyone from the eyesores of the frumpy, dreadfully boring Columbia jackets and show the world you can be warm and still stay fashionable. Of course, accessorize freely with cute scarves, gloves, and hats, but start off with these beauties:

Brand: Amandla (No website found)

This pastel rose coat with elizabethan puffed sleeves to the elbow- and fitted toward the wrist- is a beautiful stand-out piece for the fall/ winter. The cinched waist and ruffling of the overlapped fabric at the rear is extremely feminine and chic. Not to mention the gorgeous floral accent on the chest outlined with gold is very flirtatious. Brighten up winter with this fresh coat.

Brand: Ida Sjöstedt http://www.idasjostedt.com/

Fur has made its comeback and it's time to use its warming attributes to the fullest this winter! Don't worry animal lovers, faux-fur does the tick too. Don't hesitate to add some great fur mittens, or even a hat! The elaborate fur collar, cinched waist, and a-line skirt give a very flattering shape. The contrasting bold buttons are a nice touch, too!

Brand: Karen Millen http://www.karenmillen.com/

So, I kind of love Karen Millen's jackets. Her cuts and styles are so flattering and up-to-date. This military-style jacket I especially love because of its double-breasted buttons shaped in a "V", which accentuates a small waist. The peter-pan collar fits right in with the military style (which I am obsessed with right now). A beautiful every-day coat.

Brand: Karen Millen http://www.karenmillen.com/
This gorgeous tweed double-breasted jacket is my favourite by far. The gradation from the grey to black is beautiful. It builds on your basic trench. The notched black collar draws attention to the face, and the black belt draws attention to the tiniest part of the waist. Love love love!!!

Brand: Miss Sixty http://www.misssixty.com
Bold colours in the winter are a grand gesture to draw attention without doing anything at all. This lovely peacoat with ballooned wrists actually detaches at the waist for double use! Wear it at full length, or cropped- that collar will shield you from the wind either way!

Brand: Monsoon www.monsoon.co.uk/

This is a great loosely fit jacket with buttons adjoined across the chest. The neutral colours are fitting for winter. I like this style especially for the body conscious. It hides lots of imperfections with its straight lines. The long vertical lines created in the front by pleating elongates the torso, as well.

Brand: Noir&Blanc http://www.noiretblanc.se/
Noir&Blanc is such an innovative company with edgy designs. This black coat with two lines of studs vertically flanking each other, a cinched waist and added material to accentuate the shoulders make this a great find!

Brand: Ivana Helsinki http://www.ivanahelsinki.com/
This poncho-style coat is very chic. It drapes over the body very nicely. Ponchos are wonderful this season... along with many loose garments like sweaters, cardigans, vests, etc. Pair this with some wool leggings and some great over-the-knee boots and you're set.

Brand: S'nob http://www.snobdesign.com/
This poncho-style camel coloured coat is another of my favourites. I love the bat-winged sleeves and the exaggerated pointed wing collar. The tie at the waist ensures you show off your shape and don't get lost in all the fabric. This is definitely a must-have.

Brand: Shock http://www.shock.se/

Spice up any standard trench with a great print! When wearing animal print, try to stick to one article instead of various items at one time. You don't want to end up looking like a forty-year-old has-been wearing too much print, hair over-dyed and smoking cigarettes. Scary.