Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Canadiana: Charlotte Hosten


Charlotte Hosten: Blue Collar

If you're looking for a unique necklace to up your style anti this Holiday season, Canadian designer Charlotte Hosten is your answer!  Her designs have been a stylish favourite since Montreal fashion week this spring, and ever since she has been a go-to recommendation for clients' looking for statement pieces.  


Charlotte Hosten: Berlin Gris

For holiday, Charlotte Hosten's pieces are the perfect way to update any of the dresses, or separates, you already have in your closet.  Since each piece makes such a statement no one will remember you are recycling that dress you wore last year!


Charlotte Hosten: Boucle Ghana

... and the best part, when the holidays are over, these pieces look just as amazing with jeans and a t-shirt!  So treat yourself to a statement piece and take your Holiday, and casual wardrobe, to a whole new level!

all photos courtesy of www.charlottehosten.com

Monday, November 29, 2010

Wendy's Words: One of a Kind


all photos sourced from www.oneofakindshow.com
 
I had the pleasure of heading to the One of a Kind Show in Toronto with my creatively inclined mother on opening day.  We managed to see most of the show (although with so much to see, it's hard to say for sure).  These are a few of my faves!


ARTISTS

Vicki Carruthers "Be Yourself" - acrylic paint on paper

Vicki Carruthers, booth
U-06: her colourful art is so playful it makes me smile!
Erin Vincent, booth R-37: vintage inspired mixed media art
Tammy Shane, Booth Q-34: her poppy paintings are beautiful



ACCESSORIES

Lemon Park - resin bangles, small and large

Lemon Park, booth O-36: colourful resin work and semi-precious stone necklaces
Lilliput Hats, booth P-07: loved trying on all the stunning hats. They transport you!
HOI BO, booth S-19: the hand-waxed cloth bags blew me away 



FOOD

Forbes Wild Foods - pickled milkweed pods

Forbes Wild Foods, booth D-21: crazy wild foods that taste delicious!
Coach House Shortbread, booth D-24: perfect hostess gift for the holidays
Sweet Truth Candy Co., booth C-47: melt in your mouth delicious toffee

If you're heading to the show I hope you have a ball and get some of your shopping done at the same time - I know I did!

Until next time!
Wendy

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Inspired by... D.


D. is a very successful entrepreneur in a male dominated industry.  She really loves neutral colours and has a down-to-earth yet edgy personal style.  She was in need of an outfit for an evening industry award's ceremony she hosted where she wanted to feel glamorous without being overdressed.  A sequin skirt and metallic blazer were the perfect combination to get evening flare, while maintaining  professionalism and being comfortable for her on stage - so important!  D. is looking forward to wearing these pieces over the holiday season, and pairing the blazer with jeans for her everyday life!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Camel for Holiday 2010


Camel is one of those hot Fall colours that looks great on women with warm colouring.  There are some really simple ways to wear this colour to your holiday parties, especially as outerwear.  A camel coat is such a staple classic piece, even if you buy this piece specifically for the Holiday season it will stay with you for years to come.  


For a more conservative work appropriate office party look, a wool camel skirt is a great choice!  Pair it with a beautiful blouse, statement necklace, animal print heals, and some fishnet tights for a pulled together playful look.


Since camel is such a golden brown, when it is made in a shiny fabric or sequins it tends to look more like gold.  This camel sequined blazer is the perfect way to jazz up anything in your closet, and make even the simplest dress holiday ready!  

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Inspired by... G.

G. works in an industry that encourages creativity, so she has a lot of flexibility with what she wears during the day.  After our first appointment together - filled with lots of chatting, closet cleaning, and organizing - we came up with a personal style that feels great for her... sexy boho!  One way for her to express this style is to pair sexy skinny jeans with down to earth boots, slouchy shirts, and textured accessories.  In this outfit, G. is on fire!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Wendy's Words: Walk the Walk


Michelle Germain, Ashley Wiinnington-Ball and Wendy Woods enjoying the festivities!

Walk the Walk Fashion show is such an amazing event, and a fashion show like no other.  The focus is on the women, and showcases each of their diverse personal styles with the help of the beautiful Canadian designs available at Shopgirls.  One such beautiful design is the navy dress I'm wearing by Individual. This dress makes me feel like a lady, confident & sexy, and makes me smile.  I got a lot of compliments on this dress throughout the night so I'm very excited to wear it a lot during the Holiday Season!  



"Models" final walk at the end of the show.

All the models in this fashion show are Shopgirls' customers, and each have their own unique personal style.  I worked with each of them to put together 2 outfits that made them shine on the runway.  They all did amazingly well and owned the catwalk!

Video by Cliptheory.com

The show is a fundraiser for Windfall, Canada's only new clothing bank, which helps men, woman, and children feel confident through outfitting them with brand new clothes.  To get a feel for the essence of the event, take a peak at this amazing video by cliptheory - a progressive video company producing content that counts! 

Until next time!
Wendy
Related Posts with Thumbnails