Workwear Inspiration: Holts Muse black and white




courtesy of Holts Muse

  Errmehgerd..This is so my puuurr-fect work outfit! lol.  I am so inlove with the black and white with a pop of red.  Its's so tastefully done! I am loving everything from the Giorgio Armani Bag in red (sooo cute!) to the peplum three-quarter length blazer.  The blazer is the basic black but the style is anything but basic! I was hesitating to purchase a striped skirt as I thought it would be somewhat difficult to find pairings for it, but this has convinced me! lol.

Where do you get your outfit inspirations?

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Local Talent: Pink Tartan

Now I remember why I get giddy at the mere mention of fall!! *smiles*

A proud canadian, it's important to support the local talent in succeeding on the world stage...It is therefore a pleasure to write a short profile on an absolute fave local designer, Kimberley Newport-Mimran of Pink Tartan.

Designer: Kimberley Newport Mimran

Founded: 2002

Resume to date:  buyer at HBC, development & merchandising of denim and menswear at Club Monaco

Style: luxe lifestyle clothing that goes from 9-5 in the office to the cocktail hour.

If you ever get the chance to check out her fashion, nationally they are available at Holt Renfrew and a few chosen stores at The Bay.  They are also available in the US in stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue, along with her new showroom in NYC opeaning in 2004.  It is great to see Canadian talent rise and show the world that it has great talent!

To check out her website, Pink Tartan Website

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear: Loves it.

The world of fashion moves two steps ahead of the normal world, and anticipates the ever-changing trends of the public.  I always get excited about fall during summer and thus, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the sneak peak of Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection.  I had my eye on one designer in particular, Chloe.

For those that know me well, I rarely spend my hard earned $$$ on the designer clothing.  I much rather invest in another lux, handbags.  Ever so often, however, I do venture to the designers to get ideas on the upcoming season and what looks good and what may not. 

Chloe
Under the hands of what style.com has mentioned to be the first female designer at the Fashion house of Chloe since Phoebe Philo, Hannah Macgibbon shows her take on the Chloe Fashion 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection.  Exciting! Finally! A woman back to take the healm.  Mind you, she was also a protege of Ms. Philo, who I believe has her own line now (must put on the list to check out!).

So her colour of choice was quite obvious from the first few photos of the Runaway show in Paris.  Lots of neutrals, beige and camel tones.  In fact, one of the most recognizable pieces she has which I've seen so far in two mags, is the Jumpsuit--one being in the Fall preview section of the July 2010 of Harper's worn by Cameron Diaz. 

I love that this colour is once again the dominant colour for fall.  It's fresh and chic, casual but yet dressy.  As style.com desribes it, it's 'grown up' and a new take on the fashion house and it's old flirty, feminine style.  The mens wear inspired looks are just gorgeous.