Style Watch: Coachella 2012 Celebrity Fashion

Every year thousands of people gather to embrace their love for music at the Coachella festival in Indio, California. Celebrities and music lovers of all ages are united for 3 days with their favourite artists whether its rock, indie, hip hop or electronic music!

Aside from the amazing musical performances, we see incredible creativity in fashion during this time. Celebrities and spectators literally revert back to the hippie days of the 70’s, taking boho-chic to a whole new level. People dress specifically for the occasion – sporting clothing you’d never ever see them wearing otherwise. We see celebrities dressed in crop tops, bikini tops, ripped up jeans, rock n’ roll leather skirts, bohemian dresses and print trees in the craziest colours! One cannot really define these looks under any particular style category. There is only one way to say it – its Coachella festival fashion baby!

Here are some of our favourite Celebrity looks from Coachella:

We love how Whit Whit mixed the patterns here- her look is so fun and edgy! You go girl!

Isabel Lucas looks so 70′s in that boho chic maxi skirt and beaded headband. We told you headbands are SO in!

We love Alexa’s military chic style! The army jacket looks great with the light pastel romper underneath.

We just couldn’t wait for the crochet trend to come back- and here it is! Finally! Thank you Kate! You look phenom!

We wish we could go to Cali too and rock out with the celebs, but we’ve been so busy with Pavlyn that it’s not even an option for us right now. Luckily, the Osheaga music festival in Montreal is just around the corner! We are fully planning on making an appearance there this August and will be using the Coachella style as inspiration for our outfits! In fact, we already have our ideal outfit picked out, and it goes something like this:

We hope you like our outfit choice and will be joining us at OSHEAGA in August!!!

Xox0

A&M

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Love Me Tender: Sweet Romantic Look

I don’t know what it is about Spring, but there is romance in the air!  The weather is getting warmer and its time to start peeling off some of those thick winter layers and showing a little bit of skin.

One of the trends I’ve wanted to wear for a while is thigh high knit stockings…they are very romantic without looking over the top seductive and are perfect for the early spring weather. I love the combination of the knit stockings with a short jean dress and a grey pinstripe vest or a grandpa sweater. It’s very sweet and has a lovely school girl feel to it, that is fresh and young. Isn’t that exactly what spring is all about!?

My outfit: Zara Dress, Bedo grey pinstripe vest, Tommy Hilfiger grandpa sweater, Hue Stockings- (The stockings are amazing for wearing with shorts and over tights) , Enzo Angiolini Wedge Lace Up booties.

Sorry about the poor photo quality…I took these quickly with my phone’s camera. But, I hope you like it anyway :)

xoxo

M

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What to wear to: A Spring Bridal Shower

Over the past weekend, I was invited to a bridal shower for one of my girlfriends. Let me tell you, I haven’t been to many of these things before, so finding the perfect outfit proved somewhat of a tricky task.  There are so many rules! You shouldn’t really wear white (or even cream)…you don’t want to overdress…you don’t want to underdress – the outfit has to be…. just right! And seeing that we’ve been having some funny weather in Toronto, it wasn’t easy! After a long debate with my closet, I settled on this navy blue Zara dress, with a halter top and A-line skirt. I love how feminine it looks, especially with the pleats in the skirt – its perfect for a bridal shower or even a Sunday Brunch. Contrasting the feminine side of my outfit is my leather biker jacket – Love the way it looks with the skirt.

Love my Tory Burch Wedges – its my summer staple!

The print on the dress is such a cute detail!

My Outfit: Zara Navy Blue Dress, Danier Black Leather Jacket , Tory Burch Wedges , Gucci Sunglasses.

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Office Space: Classic Everyday Work Outfit

Today, I had one of those days when I had a really hard time deciding what to wear to work! I don’t know about you, but this happens to me sometimes when I wake up (*late) and I stand before my closet staring at the magnitude of clothes with my sleepy eyes…completely confused and overwhelmed! I don’t know why I have such a hard time…maybe its the pressure of the whole situation or the fact that I clearly didn’t get enough sleep! I don’t normally have a difficulty dressing myself…BUT when it comes to crunch time, like when its most important to quickly pick what to wear and run out the door, I literally feel like a deer caught in the headlights!

This is why I’ve decided to have a couple of emergency office outfits ready to go!  After all, a girl should be prepared for days like this. It saves so much time when you’re running late, or when you’re just lazy and want to sleep in instead of spending time picking an outfit! Given that most of us work in an office environment, like me, one has to consider the fact that we have to use some discretion in our clothing choices. This is why I always opt for the classic looks when it comes to picking a quick outfit for work.

Voila! This is the look I chose for myself today, as I was running late! To make it look a little less corporate, I accessorized with some big glasses, pearl earrings, oversized watch, and some bracelets.  Plus, I braided my hair to side for a sweetheart, school girl feel.

I think one can never go wrong with a pin-stripe dress shirt, sleek tailored dress pants, and patent black pumps! This gives a perfect combination of a clean cut look with a slightly feminine twist. Its a total power combo that makes you look so pulled together and professional, no one will ever know you’ve overslept!

My outfit: Club Monaco Pinstripe Two tone Dress shirt,  Zara Woman Navy Blue tailored Dress Pants, BCBG Generation Black Patent Leather Pumps, Michael Kors Black Leather Bag, Marc Jacobs Glasses

I hope you like my basic office look and it helps you on those difficult mornings when you just don’t know what to wear to work :)

xox

M

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Girl On Fire: Jennifer Lawrence

So, we just went to see HUNGER GAMES, starring the beautiful Jennifer Lawrence.  (SPOILER ALERT!!!) The movie was so intense, we were both sitting on the edge of our seats, praying for Jennifer’s survival! Obviously, we haven’t read the book and had no idea how this tale-twisting story would end, so every turn in the plot left us clenching onto our arm-rests. We were so relieved when Jennifer’s character, Katniss, survives by basically beating some strong bad guys, tricking the game maker and outrunning three enormous mutant dogs! YAY! GIRL POWER! Overall great film, definitely tres entertaining, but left us with some unanswered questions (or perhaps a sequel in the making?)

What we didn’t have a doubt about is that we loved Jennifer Lawrence in the movie!  She is  just so feminine and graceful and is definitely not the type of pretty girl you would normally expect to win in a fight like the Hunger Games. Yet, she has this poise that reminds us that she carries the strength and determination and courage of Katniss, making her perfect for the role!

Oh Jennifer, you are just so fierce! Jennifer Lawrence is not your typical 21 year old! She is beautiful and determined, getting one of Hollywood”s most coveted roles in The HUNGER GAMES! Already an Oscar nominee, we’re sure that you’ll be seeing a lot more of her as she takes on the world with her award winning roles!  Next on the list, is a film called ” The Silver Linings Playbook” where she plays Serena, with co-star Bradley Cooper.  We’re totally rooting for her!  Go00..Jen!

xoxo

A&M

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Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2012

As we’re getting our wardrobe ready for summer 2012, we’ve started to reflect on what the world’s largest fashion houses were putting forth for the upcoming season. Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton has particulary been engraved in our minds, and continues to inspire us endlessly.  What happened in the last collection of Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 can only be described as MAGICAL. The audience became witness to Jacobs’ fantasy turned reality, as models entered the runway seated on the white horses of a carousel. One by one, the models walked the runway in this surreal fairytale of a show, which only a visionary like Marc Jacobs could bring to life. And of course, Jacobs was dead on with the hottest summer trends – the dreamy pastels, feminine silhouettes, a-line skirts, and lace are exactly what we’re after this season. The highlight of the show was Kate Moss, looking like a fairytale in a white baby doll feathers dress and a silver headband. Embodying the theme of the show, Moss exuded feminine softness and elegance, all the while maintaining that fierce look of strength in her eyes. It is amazing to see how designers like Marc Jacobs can not only turn dreams into reality, but also predict upcoming trends with such clarity. As spring is already here, it will be interesting to watch how Jacob’s predictions are coming to life. After all – isn’t that what fashion is all about? Dream big, but live even bigger!

Bet the audience had to pinch themselves twice to make sure they’re not dreaming!

Bold eyes contrasting crisp white and lace

Exaggerated femininity was a strong theme at the Marc Jacobs’ show for LV

From mint greens, cupcake pinks, to ice blue, dreamy pastels rocked the show

Kate Moss was the show stopper in this adorable outift!

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How to Wear the Trend: Colour Blocking 101

Do you ever find yourself flipping though fashion magazines and marvelling at the beautifully put-together looks, showing strong contrasting colours and prints and then you try to recreate the look yourself and find it completely impossible? This happens to us all the time!

Colour Blocking is not a revolutionary concept anymore. Fashion houses, bloggers and celebrities have all embraced this colourful trend and  mastered the art of colour blocking . Yet, so many girls, us included, find it so difficult to play with colours.

The problem is that most of us are used to playing safe when it comes to fashion – sticking with neutrals and adding only splashes of colours to the look. Its hard for us to step into the current colour revolution and throw the rules out the door! But ladies, its time to start playing by a new set of rules. Understanding a few simple colour principles actually results in some really amazing styling! We’ve put together a little 101 guide to colour blocking to help you recreate your own looks.

RULE #1 : USE FLATTERING AND COMPLIMENTARY COLOURS 

• Make sure that you combine colours from the same family for a harmonious look – For example you can create some amazing combinations by pairing bright pinks with vivid fuchsias, or turquoise with royal blue!
• Stick to the same tone – by keeping warmer tones like orange and red together

RULE #2: DON’T BE AFRAID TO MIX UP CONTRASTING COLOURS

• Think of colour combos that you find on opposite sides of the colour wheel-  try putting a regal purple skirt with a contrasting fiery orange blouse- the result will be amazing
• If you would like something to go with the spring pastel trend- try lime green with melon or rosebud pink for a pleasantly jarring combination

RULE #3: GO FOR NEUTRAL SHOES /BAG

• With all these colours in your outfit, its totally fine to throw in a splash of neutral. Whether you are wearing coloured denim or a complete colour-blocked outfit, the best way to balance it all out is with a pair of neutral shoes – we’re thinking nudes and blacks. Once you’ve mastered the art of colour blocking, you can start exploring different shoe/bag options, but as a beginner, we believe that neutrals are the way to go!

Hopefully, that will help you out! We will definitely use our own advice in colour blocking and come up with some amazing looks to share with you ladies.  In the mean time, we would love to hear your thoughts on colour blocking!

xoxo

A&M

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