Busy Bee

Happy Friday Ladies & Gents !

Ughhh - so busy ! School, Work, MFW, Blogging, Hmwk !! Oh, the life of a student..All this to say, I will have Day 3 & 4 of MFW up by tomorrow. Sorry for the wait.

Have a fab day !
Kisses,

xo

Let's talk fashion.

Goodmorning fabulous people of Montreal ! Once again, Mother Nature tried to ruin our perfectly coiffed hair, head-turning pumps, & striking ensembles– when will she learn? A little snow never stopped our ladies from looking their best.


Alright, let’s talk fashion. We had a quite the line-up yesterday night; Micalla, Anomal Couture, Annie 50, Dihn Bá Design, Bodybag by Jude & Mélissa Nepton. Micalla designer Camilla Jørgensen stayed true to her Scandinavian roots by integrating clean cuts & multi-functionality into her designs.  This Danish designer really knows how to step onto the scene with a bang, surely making her MFW runway debut an unforgettable one. Jørgensen captures nature’s colours & uses the most rarest & beautiful stones in her creations. The models rocked the catwalk in sheer glamour; sultry red lipstick & angelic soft curls – very Jean Harlow. Sporting sweet heart necklines, fitted yet elegant black dresses & accessorizing in sparkly, brightly-coloured, crystal drop earrings, necklaces & bracelets, the audience was left in complete awe.  

Red lips, soft curls, gold necklace - perfect



Brightly coloured drop crystal earrings & matching necklace


 Sonia Leclair, another debutante at MFW exuded seduction with her line Anomal Couture. The line’s look intrigued & mesmerized as the models paced up & down the runway in tight long pencil skirts, bustiers & pleather-wool bodysuits. The entire Fall/Winter collection is fierce & futuristic, mainly black with touches of camel & gold. Original & timeless, perfect for the city’s fashionistas !

Futuristic shoulders add edge while the a-line skirt exudes elegance



Black pencil skirt & black blazer with shoulder peaks

 No stranger to MFW, Bodybag by Jude enchanted the crowd with her Fairytale-themed collection. Fruit props in hand, violent red lips & pale white skin, I felt like I was watching Snow White come to life – minus the dwarfs ! The line included stripes & herringbones against dark colours such as navy blue & brown while touches of red, cream, greyish green & taupe add flavour to her wool & knit creations.


Fabulous colour combinations. It all compliments itself so perfectly

Snow White inspired - she's even holding a basket of fruit !



Winner of “La Collection”, TVA’s runway reality show, Mélissa Nepton closed the show. This born-&-bred Quebecker showed the world that you can still be sexy & stylish even if that means adding a few extra layers. Wool, cashmere, silk & satin in soft grey, cream, black, taupe & charcoal are all sources of her asymmetrical & versatile pieces. My favourite look ? Cream riding pants paired with a cashmere soft grey scarf that can be worn as a cape with giant fluffy pompoms. With this outfit, I’ll be all bundled up for winter & still do it with style – thank you Mrs. Nepton !

Looking fabulous & warm - best of both worlds



Oversized fur oven mitts - perfect for our -30 winters



That's a wrap-up for Day 2 of MFW. Thanks again for all your support, I can't even begin to explain how much it means to me !

Kisses,

xo

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I don't do fashion - I am fashion

Sunshine or snow, hot or cold, fashion never falls victim to the weather – especially, not in this city. Ladies & gents came in full fashionable force; heels, hosiery, lace & all. Unfortunately, I had school and so I missed Ralph Leroy & the debut of Rud, Rudsak’s new sister label. From the pictures I saw, it looks like I missed quite the show. For the first time in – well, ever, Leroy featured female models in bright red tights, vampy makeup & tweed. The male models also wore the red tights paired with ankle-length pea coats. Rud’s collection was absolutely perfect for the younger & edgier customer. With daring nylon cuffs and collars and down-filled sleeves, these wool body coats were exactly what I would have needed for a day like yesterday (too bad I have to wait a whole season).




Nylon cuffs & belt, down filled sleeves, fur hood

In love with jacket & absolutely need those black leather studded boots !



 

Brown suede blazer & bright red tights.



 

Vampy makeup, tweed set paired with bright red tights - edgy yet chic 



Last night, Nadya Toto wowed with her display of fitted Victorian-style gowns. Ruffles, peplums, tulle, feathers, pompoms, fringes, she threw them all together to create her black & cream peek-a-boo lace separates and gowns. Her collection included a blend of high-cut necklines and low-hanging hemlines. Her finale gown which was my favourite, did indeed confirm that she truly is the lady of embellishments. With a plunging V-neckline and frilly feathered shoulders, this dress was the perfect blend of boldness and elegance.



Amazing - love the ruffles & fringes

 

Gown - plunging V neckline & frilly feathered shoulders



One of my favourite pieces- Can't go wrong with black & cream peek-a-boo lace



Victorian-style frilly dress topped with white cropped blazer



Last up on the catwalk was a video & live movement fashion performance presented by local boutique Trusst. Karl Latraverse & Ying Gao definitely went against the status quo when designing this think-outside-the-box collection. The models with their own cameras in hand snapped pictures of the audience and photographer pit - while introducing a convertible and versatile piece of fabric that could be worn as a scarf, hood, skirt, bag, cape or shrug.  

Trusst - versatility meets practicality





Trusst - With a camera in hand, these models are ready to play paparazzi

 

Follow me this week as I explore the city’s unforgettable and incomparable fashion week. 

xo

Website is finally up & running !

Yes ! My page is finally up & running - just in time for Montreal Fashion Week. It is already 4pm & I am just about to get ready. Cocktails at 6, Rudsak at 7 & the fabulous Nadya Toto at 8. Busy, busy night ! Stay tuned for blogs, interviews and plenty of pictures. 

xo