tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34587371894845526172024-03-05T21:57:35.493-05:00rose&violetteviolettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-66963315548870077652012-03-08T07:30:00.000-05:002012-03-08T07:30:02.292-05:00Marni for H&MAs you probably know, today marks the launch of <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/marni#home" target="_blank">Marni for H&M</a>.<br />
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Marni for H&M offers a great variety of clothes and accessories, both for <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/subdepartment/MEN?Nr=4294916007" target="_blank">men</a> and <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294916007" target="_blank">women</a>. But beware: if you aren't a fan of patterns, then Marni might not be your favorite H&M collaboration. I myself am not really a pattern girl: I prefer simple and minimalist items. But I must say that there are some very pretty items in the Marni collection (if only in comparison with the Versace collaboration, that I didn't like <i>at all</i>). </div>
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Here are my favorites:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/model/2012/F92%2099087%2033012%2099%209999%200.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[STILL_LIFE_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/model/2012/F92%2099087%2033012%2099%209999%200.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[STILL_LIFE_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/99087?article=99087-A" target="_blank">Sweater</a>, 179,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98378?article=98378-A" target="_blank">Dress</a>, 99,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98370?article=98370-A" target="_blank">Jacket</a>, 199,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98365?article=98365-A#article=98365-A" target="_blank">Skirt</a>, 69,95 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98364?article=98364-A#article=98364-A" target="_blank">Skirt</a>, 99,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98141?article=98141-A#article=98141-A" target="_blank">Bag</a>, 99,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98135?article=98135-A" target="_blank">Shoes</a>, 129,00 CAD</td></tr>
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I so badly want this collared necklace. </div>
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But at 25$, we all know that there won't be any left after a few hours. Booh. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98124?article=98124-A#article=98124-B" target="_blank">Collar</a>, 24,95 CAD </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98119?article=98119-A" target="_blank">Bracelets</a>, 34,95 CAD</td></tr>
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What are your favorite Marni for H&M items? Are you going to shop Marni for H&M? If you already did, what did you buy?</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-27469082746750831662012-03-06T07:30:00.000-05:002012-03-06T07:30:01.010-05:00Spring 2012 Trend: Peplum<div style="text-align: justify;">
This continues our series on spring trends: inspiration from spring trends, translated into affordable and accessible items, whether for a full or subtle look.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>The look</b>: Peplums are the essence of feminity, accentuating the curvy shape of a woman's body. It's all about the small waist and notice-me hips with this look. If you don't like to show off your curves, well peplum might not be your cup of tea. Fortunately, there are different kinds of peplums: some with just a slight curve and others with an accentuated curve. There are also different ways to do peplum. You can even manage to put some edge in this femine look, which is my favorite way to wear peplum.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pair with:</b> Because peplums add volume to the hips, you should wear something with a straight shape on the bottom, for example a pencil skirt (whether long or short) or skinny pants (or shorts). A peplum dress is really easy to wear. If you are going for a full feminine look, opt for pastel hues, delicate accessories and embrace it! But if you want to add some edge to it, think of peplums in structured fabrics (why not leather?), and add unexpected accessories: biker boots, sneakers, chunky heels, statement necklace, lots of bracelets, studs, leather jacket, boyfriend cardi, etc. </li>
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<li><b>Where to find</b>: While I only looked online, I found (again) a lot of peplums at Zara. I also found some at H&M, Forever 21, Simons, Mango and Jacob, all retailers with stores in Montreal.</li>
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Also available in black.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/189503/739009/DRESS%2BWITH%2BFRILL%2BAT%2BTHE%2BWAIST" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 119,00 CAD</td></tr>
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Skirts<br />
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Fun mini.</div>
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Feminine and sexy.</div>
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Slight peplum.</div>
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Would look great with skinny jeans.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/189508/631356/LACE%2BTOP%2BWITH%2BFRILLS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 59,90 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/99008?article=99008-A#article=99008-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 29,95 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0018899_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0018899_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/99825?article=99825-B" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 39,95 CAD</td></tr>
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Talk about peplum with an edge.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019321_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019321_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98636?article=98636-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 129,00 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/02928353-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/02928353-02.jpg" width="327" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2002928353&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>, 21,80 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simons.ca/_static/webUpload/731/29_7023-3591_66_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.simons.ca/_static/webUpload/731/29_7023-3591_66_9.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simons.ca/eng/product/ruffle_neck_plastron_cami/7023-3591" target="_blank">Simons</a>, 25,00 CAD</td></tr>
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Try to cinch your shirts to create a peplum-like effect. It might work!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://aka.mangoshop.com/rcs/pics/static/T6/fotos/S9/63200165_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://aka.mangoshop.com/rcs/pics/static/T6/fotos/S9/63200165_02.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.mango.com/CA/p/mango/clothing/all/gathered-shirt/?id=63200165_02" target="_blank">Mango</a>, 79,99 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://aka.mangoshop.com/rcs/pics/static/T6/fotos/S9/61235257_OW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://aka.mangoshop.com/rcs/pics/static/T6/fotos/S9/61235257_OW.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.mango.com/CA/p/mango/clothing/all/peplum-blouse/?id=61235257_02" target="_blank">Mango</a>, 44,99 CAD</td></tr>
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Jackets<br />
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Great to add a feminine touch to any outfit.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019499_1.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019499_1.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98199?article=98199-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 29,95 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jacob.ca/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/r/product_A070280A100_01_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.jacob.ca/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/r/product_A070280A100_01_1.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jacob.ca/crewneck-blazer" target="_blank">Jacob</a>, 99,00 CAD</td></tr>
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Are you going to wear peplums this spring? How would you wear it? Did you find any peplum items that you would like to share?</div>
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<a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-2012-trend-mint.html" target="_blank">Spring 2012 Trend: Mint</a></div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-17512372147963428312012-03-01T07:30:00.000-05:002012-03-01T07:30:01.378-05:00Spring 2012 Trend: Mint<div style="text-align: justify;">
Spring is going to be here in less than a month, in 21 days to be exact! To mark this countdown, here is some inspiration from spring trends, translated into affordable and accessible items, whether for a full or subtle look.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>The look:</b> Mint is a very delicate and feminine hue, but I think it can also look very modern if the item is a solid, minimalist piece. Avoid lace for a more contemporary look. </li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pair with: </b>To me, mint almost acts as a neutral, so it's pretty easy to wear. Looks great with white, other neutrals (I love the navy + mint combo) or other pastels, if you are a little more adventurous.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where to find:</b> Zara has really adopted this trend, offering a wide range of mint items. Other retailers do have a lot of pastels, but mint is harder to find, even at stores like H&M and Forever21. Topshop also offers some mint items, available online if you are in Montreal area.</li>
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Dresses<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/4886/042/512/4886042512_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935064976" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/4886/042/512/4886042512_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935064976" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/632817/LACE%2BDRESS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 99,90 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2339/460/508/2339460508_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329328057780" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2339/460/508/2339460508_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329328057780" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/189516/716032/ASYMMETRIC%2BDRESS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 59,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Pants</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/9632/040/500/9632040500_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1330096833002" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/9632/040/500/9632040500_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1330096833002" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/753510/SLIM%2BPOP%2BFABRIC%2BTROUSERS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 79,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Skirts<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simons.ca/_static/webUpload/731/29_8848-5299_34_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.simons.ca/_static/webUpload/731/29_8848-5299_34_9.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simons.ca/eng/product/accordion_pleat_skirt/8848-5299" target="_blank">Simons</a>, 29,95 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2972/002/982/2972002982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1328005884520" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2972/002/982/2972002982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1328005884520" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/189517/638506/SKIRT%2BWITH%2BASYMMETRIC%2BHEM" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 45,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Shorts</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/6933/041/982/6933041982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935153994" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/6933/041/982/6933041982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935153994" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/722007/PLEATED%2BSHORTS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 59,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Tops</div>
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Sexy open back.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/0367/105/526/0367105526_2_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329503887561" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/0367/105/526/0367105526_2_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329503887561" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/0367/105/526/0367105526_2_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329503887561" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 49,90 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/3666/062/982/3666062982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935018467" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/3666/062/982/3666062982_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329935018467" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/710055/TOP%2BWITH%2BGUIPURE%2BSLEEVE" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 69,90 CAD</td></tr>
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With little bows at the end of the sleeves!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.topshop.com/wcsstore/TopShopUS/images/catalog/13E05BMNT_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media.topshop.com/wcsstore/TopShopUS/images/catalog/13E05BMNT_large.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=4833382&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=277013&parent_categoryId=208579&pageSize=20" target="_blank">Topshop</a>, 72,00 USD</td></tr>
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Good choice to pair with a sweater or cardi to transition between winter and spring.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019290_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2012/Look_0019290_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[ARTICLE_LOOK_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="341" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/98890?article=98890-A#article=98890-C" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 14,95 CAD</td></tr>
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Just a touch of mint!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2366/459/712/2366459712_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1330097085565" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/0/1/p/2366/459/712/2366459712_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1330097085565" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199003/725514/TOP%2BWITH%2BCONTRASTING%2BCOLLAR" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 39,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Accessories<br />
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Bag (and it doesn't get as easily dirty as white!)</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/1/1/p/4225/104/030/4225104030_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329215948626" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/1/1/p/4225/104/030/4225104030_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329215948626" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/631004/DOUBLE%2BZIP%2BBOWLING%2BBAG" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 79,90 CAD</td></tr>
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Tights.</div>
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<tr><td><a href="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/model/2012/F90%2099538%2092022%2014%201365%202.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[STILL_LIFE_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/model/2012/F90%2099538%2092022%2014%201365%202.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&set=key[type],value[STILL_LIFE_FRONT]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="341" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/99538?article=99538-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>, 5,95 CAD</td></tr>
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Socks.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199003/706535/SHORT%2BSOCKS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 5,90 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=4760797&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=277013&parent_categoryId=208579&pageSize=20&refinements=Color{1}~[green]&noOfRefinements=1" target="_blank">Topshop</a>, 70,00 USD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/1/1/p/1368/101/012/1368101012_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329223790406" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://static.zara.net/photos//2012/V/1/1/p/1368/101/012/1368101012_1_1_3.jpg?timestamp=1329223790406" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-S2012/199002/732033/SANDAL%2BWITH%2BANKLE%2BSTRAPS" target="_blank">Zara</a>, 99,90 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=8799&vid=1&pid=902841&scid=902841023&locale=en_CA" target="_blank">Gap</a>, 29,95 CAD</td></tr>
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Earrings.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/11409603-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/11409603-03.jpg" width="261" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=whatsnew_all&ProductID=1011409603&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>, 1,50 CAD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.topshop.com/wcsstore/TopShopUS/images/catalog/61I81BGRN_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media.topshop.com/wcsstore/TopShopUS/images/catalog/61I81BGRN_large.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=4810317&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=277013&parent_categoryId=208579&pageSize=20&refinements=Color{1}~[green]&noOfRefinements=1" target="_blank">Topshop</a>, 15,00 USD</td></tr>
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Are you going to adopt mint this spring? How would you wear it? Did you find other mint items that you would like to share?</div>
</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-43337227463554106262012-02-28T07:30:00.000-05:002012-02-28T07:30:00.452-05:00Online Shopping: d a c e<div style="text-align: justify;">
Because we can't ignore the whole virtual shopping world and it's fun to shop (for real or not) in our pyjamas, this new category of posts will highlight online shopping websites. Don't be shy to share with us your favorite shopping websites! </div>
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Please note that these aren't sponsored posts.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.dace.ca</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.dace.ca/" target="_blank">d a c e</a> is the work of Dace Moore, designer. It is based in Vancouver, Bristish Columbia. The line is manufactured and produced locally.</div>
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d a c e describes its style on the website:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #686765; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">"With styles that possess sophisticated modern lines, the d a c e brand always conveys a sense of classic femininity. Clothing by d a c e is known for its clean lines and for being well constructed, with attention to fit and detail. The pieces are versatile and designed to be flattering and sexy, with an overall classy but fun look – recognizably d a c e.</span> "</div>
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To learn more about d a c e, click <a href="http://www.dace.ca/pages/about" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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What you should know:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.dace.ca/pages/size-charts" target="_blank">Size chart</a>: 2 (XS) - 12 (L)</li>
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<li>Pricing: about 40 CA$ - 300 CA$</li>
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Here are a few of my favorite items available right now:<br />
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I'm in love with this dress.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_tempest_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_tempest_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" width="276" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dace.ca/collections/dresses/products/tempest-dress" target="_blank">Tempest Dress</a> (145 CA$ on sale) </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_virtue_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_virtue_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" width="277" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dace.ca/collections/dresses/products/virtue-dress" target="_blank">Virtue Dress</a> (100 CA$ on sale)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_patience_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_patience_dress_medium_large.jpg?102615" width="277" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dace.ca/collections/dresses/products/patience-dress" target="_blank">Patience Dress</a> (164 CA$ on sale)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_joss_top_medium_large.jpg?102615" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/9532/products/dace_joss_top_medium_large.jpg?102615" width="277" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dace.ca/collections/sale/products/joss-blouse" target="_blank">Joss Blouse</a> (90 CA$ on sale)</td></tr>
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Do you know d a c e? Have you ever purchased something from their website? Would you recommend it?violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-24200809088284022512012-02-24T07:30:00.000-05:002012-02-24T07:30:02.485-05:00Beauty Talk: Eyebrows TipsNow that you are aware of the importance of eyebrows (if not, see this <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/beauty-talk-precious-eyebrows.html" target="_blank">post</a>), let's discuss shape and color.<br />
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You probably have seen this kind of picture everywhere to explain how to achieve the <i>perfect</i> eyebrow (in this case on the lovely Marilyn Monroe).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pinkosmetics.blogspot.com</td></tr>
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Looks easy, right? But based on my experience, if you're anything like me, before starting to pluck, here are some things you need to remind yourself about eyebrows.<br />
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Please note: This isn't a step by step guide on how to achieve perfect eyebrows. These are tips I learned over the years that I find useful and that I want to share with you. </div>
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<b>Eyebrows aren't twins... they are sisters. </b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://labellease.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Megan-Fox-Eyebrows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://labellease.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Megan-Fox-Eyebrows.jpg" width="292" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan Fox (labellase.com)</td></tr>
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Staring with full eyebrows, I had the tendency to over pluck to try to achieve a perfect eyebrow shape. I remember in my late teens, I plucked one eyebrow, then the other would not be perfectly similar, so I plucked the other one, then the first one would not be similar, so I would pluck it again... to end up with almost no eyebrow at all. When I first heard that eyebrows aren't twins but sisters (unknown source), I had an epiphany. I often repeat it to myself, so instead of trying to make my eyebrows perfect, I focus on getting them similar overall, with little imperfections being alright, and maybe even cute!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessica Alba (seeceeme.com)</td></tr>
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This is a true story. Someone, aware of my obsession with eyebrows, once gave me a little magnifying mirror. Oh nothing too much, maybe like 10 times magnifying. Oops! it was not a good idea. As OCD as I am, I was using it daily it and I would pluck every little hair that was not fitting into the line. But when I would see myself back in the normal mirror, uh oh! I would have over plucked, again. One day a friend confiscated the dreaded mirror for my own good. Moral of this story: It's ok to use a magnifying mirror to help you do a more precise job, but don't forget to go back to the normal mirror while doing it, to see your whole face. Now I use a two times magnifying mirror for my eyebrows. Maximum. </div>
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<b>Eyebrows can grow back... but it takes patience.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gwen Stefani in 2000 and 2007 (totalbeauty.com)</td></tr>
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First things first: pluck with caution. If you are like me, wait before plucking, to see if the hair is still bothering you the next day. If so, then you can pluck it. But what if you over plucked? Eyebrows can definitely grow back, but 1) it can be very long and 2) it seems some spots just won't grow back. Aside from my scary almost-no-eyebrow experiences, my eyebrows have grown back. I'm actually in the process of making them grow back even more. How to do it without looking like you forgot to do your eyebrows? Let the hair grow back, do not pluck except for the places where the hair is really out of line. You can put a little beige or taupe powder eye shadow on the empty patches if it looks too awful. There might be some hair growing products to help you grow back your eyebrows, but since I do not use them, I won't talk about them. You might want to consult your cosmetician or doctor.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hayley Williams from Paramore (living.msn.com)</td></tr>
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If you ever read the warnings on a box of hair dye, you probably know this. Hair dye is really dangerous for eyes and should not be used to dye your eyebrows. You could go blind. Is that enough of a warning for you? Well, it wasn't enough of a warning for me. Remember my orange eyebrows? If not, read <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/beauty-talk-precious-eyebrows.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I also dyed my eyebrows using some facial hair bleach (like Jolen): I would put the mixture on my eyebrows for a minute or two and it would just slightly lighten them and the results were pretty good. If you do decide to dye your eyebrows, be aware that it is dangerous and that you need to be extra careful about your eyes. A cosmetician or a hairdresser is probably the best to do it. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarlett Johansson (disconaplondon.com)</td></tr>
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This is something I personally have a hard time with. With my eyebrows naturally being slightly darker than my natural hair color, I thought they were too dark when I dyed my hair blonde. I then learned that eyebrows should match your hair color, with some exceptions. For example, it's ok for a blonde to have darker eyebrows than her hair. If your hair is dyed black, maybe you should consider brown eyebrows, not as harsh as black. But in the end, it all depends on what you like. To color your eyebrows without dyeing them, you can use pencil eyebrow liner, mascara-like eyebrow color, liquid eye shadow or my favorite, powder eye shadow. Remember to go lightly to keep eyebrows looking natural.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (posh24.com)</td></tr>
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Take this tip from the girl that once sported the uni brow, haha! But what I mean is that aside from major eyebrow imperfections, letting your eyebrows close to their natural shape and color <i>might</i> be the best and easiest thing to do. We have seen natural eyebrows coming back in trend and I believe this is a good thing. I am myself trying to grow my eyebrows to their natural shape (but not the uni brow!). It's really a work in progress. Even if there are trends in eyebrows shapes and colors, I think that natural but polished eyebrows will always be appropriate.</div>
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Do you have any other eyebrows tips to share?violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-55891144033726105672012-02-22T07:30:00.000-05:002012-02-25T14:18:00.702-05:00The Del Rey Mulberry Bag<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you like her or not, Lana Del Rey now has her own Mulberry bag, called "Del Rey". Presented on Mulberry fall show at London Fashion Week, the bag will be available in May 2012 in five colors, starting at 1250$.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">news.aufeminin.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">news.aufeminin.com </td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think it's a really cute and classic bag. But sadly not very practical for everyday life, where you need to carry around your lunch, groceries and other errands. I'm not quite sure if the Del Rey is going to be quite as popular as Alexa Chung's Mulberry bag, the Alexa.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexa Chung and her more than famous Mulberry Alexa bag<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">But we have seen the Alexa everywhere... are we starting to get tired of it? I personally think it's time for a change, but I can't say that the Del Rey bag is going to be the change we need.</div><br />
What do you think? Do you like the Del Rey bag?<br />
<br />violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-73798154493851609842012-02-20T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-25T13:40:41.022-05:00Beauty Talk: Precious Eyebrows<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">For most of my life now I have been obsessed by eyebrows (among other things like every OCD person out there).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It all started in 6th grade when I realized that I had somewhat of a... uni brow. My eyebrows were out of control and they, sigh! touched each other in the middle. (No, I won't show you a picture of that.) After the scary uni brow experience, I really became obsessed over the perfect eyebrow shape and even color. My eyebrows are naturally a little darker than my natural hair color and when I dyed my hair blonde, my eyebrows looked too dark (as least according to me at that time). I tried to put blonde dye on them... and they became orange. No kidding! (No picture of that either, but I clearly remember everyone laughing while trying to convince me it wasn't <i>that</i> worst.) For about a month, everyday I had to put foundation on my eyebrows and then some taupe liquid eye shadow to tone the orange down. It was horrible. And I'm only talking about color here...!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before going further on eyebrows, I wanted to make sure that you are fully aware of the importance of eyebrows. Are you? I know bleached eyebrows are a big runway trend (key word: runway, not real life), but to prove my point, let's see how some of our favorite stars would look <i>sans</i> eyebrows.</div><br />
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I warn you: this isn't pretty. Ready?<br />
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Anne Hathaway<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">damncoolpictures.com</td></tr>
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<div>Jessica Alba<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzepQnM1ChrXRX253anuHIbXoYAXoZAuCMAkMZYj_LWAEszsW82WT8NAqya1LG31GXrzSppwqVBdBwz1DodcB6jIZ2l0NsDhpvARFgMr75uAf89vsdDxWMkl3CxCUR7nz_ABqrgCBEEbN/s400/celebrities_without_eyebrows_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzepQnM1ChrXRX253anuHIbXoYAXoZAuCMAkMZYj_LWAEszsW82WT8NAqya1LG31GXrzSppwqVBdBwz1DodcB6jIZ2l0NsDhpvARFgMr75uAf89vsdDxWMkl3CxCUR7nz_ABqrgCBEEbN/s320/celebrities_without_eyebrows_05.jpg" width="247" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">damncoolpictures.com</td></tr>
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</div><div>Natalie Portman</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglX8MW6zA7s_tFFNzFEKzL8m264Q0FnVEknl9C3pqClA1KH5PFhuS47VAnYRMy5IE0OW9ESOqloO3EIGuJc5LVzn7Ggk7JKRMYPiEcYKw3SwGMIAmCoD3PD2CcbImW3hHwMLTTdQyYXcoa/s400/celebrities_without_eyebrows_08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglX8MW6zA7s_tFFNzFEKzL8m264Q0FnVEknl9C3pqClA1KH5PFhuS47VAnYRMy5IE0OW9ESOqloO3EIGuJc5LVzn7Ggk7JKRMYPiEcYKw3SwGMIAmCoD3PD2CcbImW3hHwMLTTdQyYXcoa/s320/celebrities_without_eyebrows_08.jpg" width="227" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">damncoolpictures.com</td></tr>
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</div><div>Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfcRbmLeQNJOltBIw4eOAcW3YxGKrINlLrtGRVleMvxS1nSd0uWBRzreXNqjA0lE3AKpt52_9T6vMdzzCcK_FNI00hqic30Vc5Iy-AWh8cVQhhZ3c5B6lioEA3hjP4uL43_epm1JvvSh_/s400/celebrities_without_eyebrows_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfcRbmLeQNJOltBIw4eOAcW3YxGKrINlLrtGRVleMvxS1nSd0uWBRzreXNqjA0lE3AKpt52_9T6vMdzzCcK_FNI00hqic30Vc5Iy-AWh8cVQhhZ3c5B6lioEA3hjP4uL43_epm1JvvSh_/s320/celebrities_without_eyebrows_10.jpg" width="299" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">damncoolpictures.com</td></tr>
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<br />
Catherine Zeta-Jones<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTLNv4oRXCVIrCtQBS-9enqsiImaa_5MH3ddb_hAYIT7z5l0NlxEvaiBd1rEJG7h3nA3so0ooPYLUJYgl05K0UZJWArPY5RhrKJycSgW0bK4RGVGXHjK2ZC01M8nIZmEK-3yWfLDGdOWp/s400/celebrities_without_eyebrows_23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTLNv4oRXCVIrCtQBS-9enqsiImaa_5MH3ddb_hAYIT7z5l0NlxEvaiBd1rEJG7h3nA3so0ooPYLUJYgl05K0UZJWArPY5RhrKJycSgW0bK4RGVGXHjK2ZC01M8nIZmEK-3yWfLDGdOWp/s320/celebrities_without_eyebrows_23.jpg" width="169" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">damncoolpictures.com</td></tr>
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Convinced? Do you cherish your eyebrows now?<br />
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To be continued, stay tuned. In the meanwhile, do you have any eyebrows horror stories to share?</div></div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-15440888962558507602012-02-16T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-16T08:00:08.652-05:00Inspiration: Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 9<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I told you <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">last Monday</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, I watched the fashion shows from Montreal Fashion Week at home. It was the first time and I absolutely loved it! It gave me the opportunity to watch all the shows live, even those not open to public.</span></div>
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Being no fashion expert, I decided to show you what inspired me at this 22nd edition of Montreal Fashion Week. </div>
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<b>February 9</b><br />
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<b>Rud Styled by Rudsak</b><br />
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A-line shape.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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Duffle coat details.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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Brown shades.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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<b>Anastasia Lomolova</b><br />
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Pleats, pleats, pleats!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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<b>Lyn</b><br />
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Beautiful knits.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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<b>UNTTLD</b><br />
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Rib cage-like ornaments.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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Texture and sheerness.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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Mix of textures, once again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
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Did you see these fashion shows or other shows presented on February 9? What inspired you?violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-58073886146704809482012-02-15T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-15T08:00:05.514-05:00Inspiration: Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 8<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I told you <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">last Monday</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, I watched the fashion shows from Montreal Fashion Week at home. It was the first time and I absolutely loved it! It gave me the opportunity to watch all the shows live, even those not open to public.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being no fashion expert, I decided to show you what inspired me at this 22nd edition of Montreal Fashion Week. </div>
<br />
<b>February 8</b><br />
<br />
<b>Ça va de soi</b><br />
<br />
Softness and minimalism.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-08_18483157_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-08_18483157_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Samuel Dong</b><br />
<br />
This red dress.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429941_10150577393549088_55717904087_8640879_646270432_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429941_10150577393549088_55717904087_8640879_646270432_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<b>Abol Eco Haute Couture</b><br />
<br />
All recycled materials... without looking like patchwork.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408978_10150577473979088_55717904087_8640979_1316149469_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408978_10150577473979088_55717904087_8640979_1316149469_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Black, white and a train.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427730_10150577474594088_55717904087_8640984_1925408332_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427730_10150577474594088_55717904087_8640984_1925408332_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<br />
Pretty dresses that could make wonderful wedding dresses.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424465_10150577473404088_55717904087_8640974_2032723263_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424465_10150577473404088_55717904087_8640974_2032723263_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<br />
Did you see these fashion shows or other shows presented on February 8? What inspired you?<br />
<br />
To be continued tomorrow.violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-23757530516477464552012-02-14T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-14T08:00:08.888-05:00Inspiration: Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 7<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I told you <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" target="_blank">last Monday</a>, I watched the fashion shows from Montreal Fashion Week at home. It was the first time and I absolutely loved it! It gave me the opportunity to watch all the shows live, even those not open to public.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being no fashion expert, I decided to show you what inspired me at this 22nd edition of Montreal Fashion Week. </div>
<br />
<b>February 7</b><br />
<br />
<b>MARTIN LIM</b><br />
<br />
Graphic dresses and coral.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403135_10150574665254088_55717904087_8634874_81228742_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403135_10150574665254088_55717904087_8634874_81228742_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Long, flowing dresses.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396259_10150574666154088_55717904087_8634883_28068084_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396259_10150574666154088_55717904087_8634883_28068084_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Hanging strips.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427519_10150574665314088_55717904087_8634875_1234782893_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427519_10150574665314088_55717904087_8634875_1234782893_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<b>Annie 50</b><br />
<br />
Lace insert and full skirt.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421341_10150574760459088_55717904087_8635101_1131703080_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421341_10150574760459088_55717904087_8635101_1131703080_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
Eiffel tour print.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428350_10150574760984088_55717904087_8635108_1705306555_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428350_10150574760984088_55717904087_8635108_1705306555_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<b>Dinh Bá Design</b><br />
<br />
Black on black.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423656_10150574937089088_55717904087_8635452_552517065_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423656_10150574937089088_55717904087_8635452_552517065_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Mix of leather and frills.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402494_10150574937519088_55717904087_8635457_2016371465_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402494_10150574937519088_55717904087_8635457_2016371465_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<b>Eve Gravel</b><br />
<br />
Leather skirt and printed coat.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://images.lpcdn.ca/924x615/201202/08/468579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.lpcdn.ca/924x615/201202/08/468579.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Colorblock sequins.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-07_21512668_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-07_21512668_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Grey stripes.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425795_10150574966264088_55717904087_8635507_413256257_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425795_10150574966264088_55717904087_8635507_413256257_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Feathers.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426317_10150574966614088_55717904087_8635512_277918106_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426317_10150574966614088_55717904087_8635512_277918106_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div>
<br />
Lady like and casual.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425653_10150574966794088_55717904087_8635515_277888238_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425653_10150574966794088_55717904087_8635515_277888238_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Did you see these fashion shows or other shows presented on February 7? What inspired you?<br />
<br />
To be continued tomorrow.</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-55861860362904649462012-02-13T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-13T19:21:45.413-05:00Inspiration: Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 6<span style="text-align: justify;">As I told you </span><a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">last Monday</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, I watched the fashion shows from Montreal Fashion Week at home. It was the first time and I absolutely loved it! It gave me the opportunity to watch all the shows live, even those not open to public.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being no fashion expert, I decided to show you what inspired me at this 22nd edition of Montreal Fashion Week.<br />
<br />
<b>February 6</b><br />
<br />
<b>Tavan & Mitto</b><br />
<br />
Mix of textures.
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-06_18510240_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-06_18510240_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Mustard, midi skirt and pockets.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422786_10150572063664088_55717904087_8627479_1474847856_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422786_10150572063664088_55717904087_8627479_1474847856_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
White-white in winter.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400235_10150572063924088_55717904087_8627484_1420319010_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400235_10150572063924088_55717904087_8627484_1420319010_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br /></b><br />
<b>DUY</b><br />
<b><br /></b><br />
Peplum tops and dresses.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-06_20014282_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://fr.louloumagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2009-02-06_20014282_photo_by_Jimmy_Hamelin.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br /></b><br />
Textured stripes.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417304_10150572174749088_55717904087_8628076_1557945564_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417304_10150572174749088_55717904087_8628076_1557945564_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Mélissa Nepton</b><br />
<b><br /></b><br />
Cozy knits.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423220_10150572252614088_55717904087_8628283_1580733312_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/423220_10150572252614088_55717904087_8628283_1580733312_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
White collar and lace insert.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421313_10150572252994088_55717904087_8628293_1062039788_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421313_10150572252994088_55717904087_8628293_1062039788_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Jimmy Hamelin, SMM</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<b><br /></b><br />
Did you see these fashion shows or other shows presented on February 6? What inspired you?<br />
<br />
To be continued tomorrow.</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-63081280514015520962012-02-09T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-09T08:00:00.526-05:00Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 9As I told you <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" target="_blank">Monday</a>, I'll be watching the shows from Montreal's fashion week at home <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SensationMode?sk=app_196506863720166" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
My own fashion week schedule:<br />
<br />
<b>Thursday, February 9</b><br />
<br />
18h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=rud_styled_by_rudsak&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Rud Styled by Rudsak</a><br />
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21h00 - Collectif: <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=unttld&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">UNTTLD</a>, <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=anastasia_lomonova&lang=en" target="_blank">Anastasia Lomonova</a> & <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=lyn_par_jocelyn_picard&lang=en" target="_blank">Lyn</a><br />
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18h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=ca_va_de_soi&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Ça va de soi</a> *Open to public<br />
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19h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=samuel_dong&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Samuel Dong</a><br />
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To be continued tomorrow.violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-87385614445504019042012-02-07T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-07T08:00:13.550-05:00Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 7As I told you <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2012/02/montreal-fashion-week-fw12-february-6.html" target="_blank">yesterday</a>, I'll be watching the shows from Montreal's fashion week at home <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SensationMode?sk=app_196506863720166" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Tuesday, February 7</b><br />
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18h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=martin_lim&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">MARTIN LIM</a> *Open to public<br />
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19h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=annie_50&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Annie 50</a><br />
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20h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=dinh_ba_design&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Dinh Bá Design</a><br />
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21h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=eve_gravel&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Ève Gravel</a><br />
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To be continued tomorrow.violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-38398158072077439722012-02-06T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-06T08:00:02.373-05:00Montreal Fashion Week F|W12 - February 6<div style="text-align: justify;">
As you probably know, today marks the opening of Montreal's 22nd fashion week, presenting fall and winter 2012 collections. </div>
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But don't worry, you can still catch a glimpse of the fashion week! You have two options: pay to get in (and several shows aren't open to the public) or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SensationMode?sk=app_196506863720166" target="_blank">watch the shows live</a> in the comfort of your home, on the web. Last year, I bought tickets and went to Nadya Toto's show (see my "review" <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2011/02/nadya-toto-la-smm20-mon-experience.html#more" target="_blank">here</a>, in french). I really enjoyed the show and the overall feeling of being there<i> as it happens</i>, but this year I will be watching from my couch. </div>
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<b>Monday, February 6</b><br />
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18h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=tavan_mitto&lang=en&lang=en">Tavan&Mitto</a> *Open to public</div>
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20h30 - <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/designers/designer.php?person=melissa_nepton&lang=en&lang=en" target="_blank">Mélissa Nepton</a><br />
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For all the shows presented on Monday and the complete fashion week schedule, click <a href="http://montrealfashionweek.ca/horaire/runway.php?lang=en" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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To be continued tomorrow.violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-68053778929615363612012-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T08:00:06.621-05:00I Want: Cheap Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1015036164&VariantID=" target="_blank">Necklace</a> CAD15,80</div>
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2. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_handbags_totes&ProductID=1005757403&VariantID=" target="_blank">Bag</a> CAD 31,80</div>
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3. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_bracelet&ProductID=1015036030&VariantID=" target="_blank">Bracelet</a> CAD 9,80</div>
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4. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_earrings&ProductID=1086808010&VariantID=" target="_blank">Earrings</a> CAD 4,80</div>
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5. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_handbags_clutches&ProductID=1086807867&VariantID=" target="_blank">Clutch</a> CAD 31,80</div>
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6. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_bracelet&ProductID=1005756527&VariantID=" target="_blank">Bracelet</a> CAD 1,50</div>
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7. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_handbags_shoulder&ProductID=1008585858&VariantID=" target="_blank">Bag</a> CAD 41,80</div>
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8. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_earrings&ProductID=1005756524&VariantID=" target="_blank">Earrings</a> CAD 3,80</div>
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9. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_handbags_wallets&ProductID=1002929845&VariantID=" target="_blank">Coin Purse</a> CAD 5,80</div>
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10. <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=acc_bracelet&ProductID=1015036870&VariantID=" target="_blank">Bracelet</a> CAD 4,80</div>
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It's January. We are all broke. Well, I know I am. To be honest, I'm on a serious shopping diet. Anyways, the clothes available in stores right now are either Boxing Day residues or previews of spring collections, which sadly we aren't going to wear before a couple of months. </div>
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But I still get bored by my clothes (perhaps I should do another <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/p/30-for-30.html" target="_blank">30 for 30</a>?). Luckily, one of the easiest ways to spice up outfits while not spending too much money is by changing or adding accessories. I enjoy going to Forever 21 when I want cheap and trendy accessories, so I took a virtual look at the accessories section. What's even better is that I found a gift card in my wallet so I might even get a couple of them for real!<br />
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Where do you shop for cheap accessories?</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-76209617293464231812012-01-23T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-05T10:56:13.552-05:00The Size of The Sizes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Let's talk about something that really bothers me.</div>
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Am I the only one feeling that <b>stores like H&M and Zara's sizes are getting smaller and smaller</b>?</div>
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Even though I might have been slimmer a few years ago, my size at H&M is constantly getting higher. To be honest, I'm almost on the verge of not being able to fit in their clothes anymore. And the terrifying thing about this is that I'm clearly not plus-size. What is going on, H&M?!</div>
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It really makes me feel angry for all the girls who might be a little bigger than me. Are those stores sending them the message that they are overweight? We all know that the population is getting bigger, so why are those stores going the opposite way? Are they trying to target younger people, maybe pre-teens for instance? And if this is the case, where are we, young (and not so young) adults going to buy our clothes? Should we just all diet? </div>
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What are your thoughts about this?</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-80106378984722328462012-01-20T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-20T08:00:04.968-05:00Confessions of a PinaholicWonder where I've been hiding since the beginning of 2012?<br />
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Well, I've been pinning like a mad men. On <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, that is.<br />
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If you're not hooked yet, Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. And it's extremely addictive. I warn you.</div>
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You can check out <a href="https://pinterest.com/roseetviolette/" target="_blank">rose&violette's account on Pinterest</a> and find what inspires me in style, hair and makeup but also in various topics such as home and weddings (why not!). If you don't have a Pinterest account yet, just ask me and I'll send you an invitation, so you too can become a crazy pinner and make me feel less guilty to spend all my free time on it. Ha!</div>
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Happy pinning everyone!</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-25724058676757659952012-01-04T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-04T08:00:06.482-05:00Hello, 2012!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a very stylish 2012.</div>
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If you follow this blog for long enough, you might remember that I did make some fashion-related wishes for 2011 (see <a href="http://roseetviolette.blogspot.com/2011/01/aurevoir-2010-bonjour-2011.html" target="_blank">here</a>). I think I succeeded for most of them, but this year I need to go even further with my fashion sense.</div>
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My fashion-related wishes for 2012:</div>
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1. Buying only clothes and accessories that really add something to my wardrobe.<br />
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2. Buying classic and quality items.</div>
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3. Stop following every trend that suits me and focus on building my personal style.</div>
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4. Clean up my closet more often.</div>
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5. Continue to push the limits at work and wear what I really feel like wearing (and still be professional and appropriate).</div>
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6. Continue to overdress and wear my beautiful clothes for any occasion. Life is too short to save pretty dresses for weddings (which happen like, every five years or so?).</div>
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7. Thrift more (I give it another try). </div>
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What are your fashion-related wishes for 2012?violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-68161998662983636892011-12-14T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-14T08:00:14.586-05:00Beauty Talk: Makeup and Acne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Based on the 3 million views of this video by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DiamondsAndHeels14" target="_blank">DiamondsAndHeels14</a> on YouTube, you have probably already seen it, but I had to share it with you. </div>
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This girl is truly amazing (and very talented in makeup application). It must take a lot of courage to do a video like that. Honestly, I would not be able to do it. As an acne sufferer myself, I <strike>rarely</strike> never go out without any makeup on (except maybe on days when I'm sick and I have to get to the hospital). </div>
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I really wanted to share this video with you is because it shows how makeup can do miracles for your self-esteem. We always hear about those "makeup free" days and how we must accept ourselves for what we are and bla bla blah. But let me tell you: makeup can act like a pair of bright red pumps or sexy skinny jeans. Of course, too much makeup doesn't look good, as too much cleavage or too tight clothes won't look good. But makeup should not be considered as bad per se. I guess this is my point. <b>Don't judge the girl with makeup.</b> If you happen to have pretty skin, good for you. But for some girls, especially those with acne or other skin problems, <b>makeup, more than an accessory</b> (because I do think makeup can be a very cool accessory, as a necklace or a scarf), <b>can actually be empowering</b>.</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-50241359478816278902011-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-10T15:22:50.431-05:00City Fox by Style & Conscience<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1640846781/style-and-conscience-presents-city-fox" target="_blank">Style & Conscience presents City Fox</a>: upcycled leather and fur boot cuffs. This a project based here in Montreal and they need your help to make it happen!</div>
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The boot cuffs are made of 100% upcycled fur, leather and fabric from vintage fur coats and are so pretty! </div>
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My favorite color is City Fox. It just looks so soft and warm!</div>
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You can preorder your fur boot cuff for 195$, which will help Style & Conscience achieve their goal of $5K by Saturday, December 17th, to have the funds for the project. </div>
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I will definitely support this very cool, eco-friendly and local project. Will you?<br />
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It all started with this picture of Alexa Chung at Valentino Ready to Wear Spring 2011 show.<br />
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I first noticed the dress, with the oh-so-cute bows on the shoulders. I think this is the way to do strapless! Then, I saw that her shoes have kittens on it. Yes, KITTENS! No way. I never thought at my age, I would be jealous of someone wearing kitten shoes. But it happened.</div>
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It might not show on the picture, but she's wearing the pump version of the kitten shoe.</div>
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After a search on the web (thanks Rose!), I found them. They are from <a href="http://www.charlotteolympia.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Olympia</a>.</div>
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Maybe in another (cat) life.</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-44756124721178505122011-12-05T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-05T08:00:15.106-05:00Inspiration: Emma Stone - 2011 MTV Movie Awards<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This picture of Emma Stone is absolute perfection. The Bottega Veneta dress is simply stunning: I love the black lacy fabric with the gold, silver and bronze underlining, the bow at the waist, the high but sexy neckline, the frills at the bottom. The caramel clutch, the metallic pumps, the hair, the makeup... every single thing is amazing. </div>
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While shopping at H&M, I saw this <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/97713?article=97713-A" target="_blank">dress</a> that kind of reminds me of Emma's Bottega Veneta dress.<br />
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I think this is what you call love at first sight. Of course it's not as pretty as Emma's, but it has a similar vibe with the nude lining, the high neckline and the defined waist. The polka dots add cuteness and the sleeves are great (untoned triceps, anyone?). </div>
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It's now waiting in my closet for the perfect occasion.</div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-9201165554465868402011-12-02T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-02T08:00:13.916-05:00Fashion Reading: Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself<a href="http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/51SArN-gLnL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/51SArN-gLnL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself by François Nars<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This is not a book about fashion, but I decided to talk about it anyway because it is so inspiring! Yes, this is a makeup book. There are makeup tips but this book really is interesting because of the pictures of people with and without makeup. The results are unbelievable. It's inspiring because no matter how you look, makeup can accentuate or minimize features in your face. This is true for women (and men) at every age. Between the before-after pictures, a transparent page tells you which product was applied and where. I cannot wait to try some of the makeups!<br /></div><br />Did you read Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself? Did you like it?<br /><br />Any suggestion of fashion, style and beauty books?violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3458737189484552617.post-31371569451584916002011-11-30T08:00:00.003-05:002011-11-30T08:00:11.337-05:00Violette: Casual at Work<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bBGdS7giF5k/Tr3B_LLoewI/AAAAAAAAGKY/EKorJhRj7E4/s640/2011_11_111.jpg?gl=CA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 462px;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bBGdS7giF5k/Tr3B_LLoewI/AAAAAAAAGKY/EKorJhRj7E4/s640/2011_11_111.jpg?gl=CA" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sclr8JNgVI4/Tr3CGfaa4iI/AAAAAAAAGKo/-U2h7iYnzWw/s640/2011_11_115.jpg?gl=CA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 462px;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sclr8JNgVI4/Tr3CGfaa4iI/AAAAAAAAGKo/-U2h7iYnzWw/s640/2011_11_115.jpg?gl=CA" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMCrqXvq4LE/Tr3CDDjR0PI/AAAAAAAAGKg/kWQ0ikR1mm4/s640/2011_11_113.jpg?gl=CA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 462px;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMCrqXvq4LE/Tr3CDDjR0PI/AAAAAAAAGKg/kWQ0ikR1mm4/s640/2011_11_113.jpg?gl=CA" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHeuBOFR657PrdB3aYBoXVq50Tg9p9juan9HyvjYanA0L7GHg7uStFQP8ltG7jH8S5R-yFK2uvguXC3W295UnjihR9XVLqylLgi_A8s_Xz42DudTggo0ThnXdsi6UXtMhyphenhyphenanxgYBCAloe/s640/2011_11_116.jpg?gl=CA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 462px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHeuBOFR657PrdB3aYBoXVq50Tg9p9juan9HyvjYanA0L7GHg7uStFQP8ltG7jH8S5R-yFK2uvguXC3W295UnjihR9XVLqylLgi_A8s_Xz42DudTggo0ThnXdsi6UXtMhyphenhyphenanxgYBCAloe/s640/2011_11_116.jpg?gl=CA" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Work. Joe Fresh sweater, Swapped skirt, Aldo shoes, Topshop bracelet</span></div>violettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10100976706222032987noreply@blogger.com0