Fashion
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Hell is Empty, The Devil is Here
The reason Hell was empty was not because Shakespeare said so but because this fabric was literally the devil in my life at that moment. Naturally, before I found out this fabric was the devil I really did design this dress with devil’s horns in mind as inspiration. Why? I have no idea except for…
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Backstage: Vegan Fashion Show
My friend had asked me to help out backstage at the Vegan Fashion Show which took place on Sunday, 3rd of December. I have helped backstage at a few fashion shows and this one was without exception a busy hub for all things fashion, Vegan Fashion that is. This show was featuring sustainable and vegan…
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Blue Jersey
This dress was one of my first stretch fabric projects, I have since fallen in love with using stretch fabrics. Stretch jersey is not only comfortable to wear but a lot more fun to work with, requires less fit adjustments and edge finishing. This stretch jersey was purchased through Swatchon. Super comfortable, I love wearing…
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Denim Jumpsuit = Comfort
If I had to choose one thing to live the rest of my life in it would probably be a denim jumpsuit, and probably this particular one. Unfortunately I am posting this way too late and it is no longer available… but here are alternatives. This jumpsuit I purchased a while back from one of…
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Release Party: Blue Number
The beautiful Raquel Khan’s new single With You is out now and I had the lovely opportunity to go to her release party! I was not sure what to wear for the occasion and at the same time I did not know where to go shopping, or whether I would even have the chance to…
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Dress for 401 Clothing: Embroidery
As mentioned in my last post I have had the lovely opportunity to create pieces for a collab collection with the brand 401 Clothing for the FashionweekTo runway. It all started with the creation of this dress in particular. The embroidery was all done by me with my simple sewing machine on top of thin…
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Collab Collection: 401 Clothing
I was asked by Shehab, owner of 401 clothing to do a collaborative collection for FashionweekTo. The first FashionweekTo show was held on November 4th, 2023 at the lovely Grand Bizarre building in Toronto. I have created a few of the female pieces for the collection that were featured. The brand draws inspiration from Ancient…
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Little White Jumpsuit is The New Little Black Dress
Some shots from the lovely Oshawa’s Parkwood Estate. I am featuring this cute white jumpsuit. I love a good jumpsuit and this one was comfy and classic which is currently on sale on their site… I paid full price :,( It’s by the brand Ever New, found at The Bay here in Canada… Am I…
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Elbaz + Lanvin
I was deeply saddened to find out about the death of Alber Elbaz; former creative director of Lanvin. He passed away from Covid at age 59 on April 24th, this is yet another reminder of how grave a problem this pandemic is. This sad news took me back and I found myself drowning in the…
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Canadian Tuxedo My Way
Here is one trend I never thought I’d buy into: Bucket Hats. When I was a child I hated them all, could just hear my parents saying ‘don’t forget your hat’ and then forcefully pulling it onto my head… what changed? I don’t know but something possessed me and told me to try it out…
Savoir-Faire Life 