K-Stew lookin' sulky

Here's a picture of Kristen Stewart at the 2010 ELLE fashion awards, wearing Emilio Pucci.

Disclaimer: I am not a fan of K-Stew. AT ALL.

BUT! I really like this dress, it's kind of art deco/origami.

HAHAHA WTF. Whoooo am i!?! talking about "art-deco" pfff. I really have no idea what i'm talking about... but this dress reminded me of Project Runway season 1. Jay Mc Carroll designed an art deco dress inspired by the chrysler building, and the triangles on this dress reminded me of it! EHHH... well, kind of. But what a gorgeous garment!!

THE purple cow

Ever heard of the term, "purple cow" ? Coined by author, Seth Godin, most marketers should be familiar with this concept; basically, if you were to drive down the highway, you would see lots and lots of cows. Your initial reactions will probably be, "ZOMG! BROWN COW!" Eventually, as you drive by more and more brown cows, you become less and less excited about them. But then within the sea of brown cows... leapin' lizards, you see a PURPLE COW!!? So, the moral of the story is to be something out of the ordinary (the purple cow), something remarkable that people want to talk about. If you can be the purple cow, you're pretty much hot2go.

I'm pro-GaGa but don't like to talk about it much because everyone either LOVES/HATES her. No, her songs are not the best songs ever, but she IS THE purple cow (likewise, the new business model). In a music-world filled with indie-darlings, boy bands, auto-tuned rappers, and singer-songwriters lamenting over lost love, there is no one else in the music industry even remotely similar to her. Good or bad, everyone talks about GaGa's antics and the strange things she'll come up with next.

She's revolutionized the music and fashion industry with the use of social media. She tweeted to her fans that her new single "Bad Romance" will be debuting @ Alexander McQueens Spring/Summer show in Paris back in October(ish?). Fans were able to stream the show online, but the servers eventually crashed due to the overwhelming traffic to the site.

Non-fans can easily point their fingers and dismiss her as "attention-seeking"/she is only doing it for the "shock-factor", or "her clothes are so effing weird". While yes, GaGa's actions may be provocative, they are also laced with social commentary (if you caught her interview with Oprah, you can skip this part). Rewind back to the 2009 MTV VMA's where she bled to death on family-television - as strange and disturbing as that was, you probably didn't know that she was paying homage to the late Princess Diana, who was killed by the paparazzi.... yaknow, the FAME MONSTER? (OHHH!!!) Further, the song "Dance in the Dark", is about a girl who will only have sex in the dark because she's ashamed of her body / women and men feeling insecure about themselves. If the brand of GaGa is about accepting yourself/the things that make you different, and celebrating your unique-ness rather than feeling ashamed about it --- How can you condemn GaGa as a bad thing???

Not to mention, she is an exceptionally talented musician. If you get the chance, try to find some of old videos of her on YouTube when she was still known as "Stephanie Germanotta". LEGIT.

THAT SAID (the point of this long-winded post), these Lady GaGa Barbie dolls are totally old news (DIY by some guy named Veik from Beijing) but I haven't gotten around to blogging about them until now... can someone please buy me these GaGa dolls! -- please and thanks :)

ps - more "doll" posts to follow!

(images via The Skinny)

so, a dyslexic man walks into a bra...

I have to give Britney Spears some props... it seems as though she was way ahead of the game when she released her Slave4U music video...

babyyyyy don't you wanna... dance up on me?

... because I was perusing some Spring 2010 collections the other day and couldn't help but notice that some designers (Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, John Galliano, Nina Ricci, D&G, Just Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier, among others) had taken notes out of Britney's book -- after all, she was at her peak of fame, success, physical fitness, etc. when Slave4U was released... getting inspiration from the past and re-inventing it for new collections is what fashion does anyways, right?

But before you get all prude-y and "omg, those brazen little hussies are wearing lingerie as clothes... HO FO SHO!", hear me out when I say that shape wear & dainty underthings worn alone as dresses actually looks really nice. Indeed, some collections did really well in incorporating lingerie-as-clothing in a subtle, delicate, dainty, and feminine way (such as Nina Ricci & Alberta Ferretti), but other collections just screamed, "OH haiii... LOOK AT MY BRA!!!"

(Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 rtw - via style.com)

Even Joe Fresh jumped on the lingerie-on-the-outside-boat (coming soon to a Superstore near you!) The rest of their collection is pretty cute though; plus, I'm on the market for some summer work/office clothes anyways so there are a few shirt dresses that I have my eye on. But I definitely won't be rockin' the whole bra-over-my-shirt-fashion-victim thing.. ehh, I'll save that for Britney.

(Joe Fresh Spring 2010 - image via Google)

riding dirty

with salt stains on my regular winter footwear & as a semi-follow up to Sophie's post about winter wardrobing, i think it's time for some weather appropriate footwear.

currently, i've been rotating between my uggs & rocket dogs

seeing as how we probably have about 6 more months of winter left, it's still not too late to mitigate this unfortunate situation.

criteria:

1. fashionable.

2. functional:

a) salt-stain resistant

b) inexpensive

($110 max, before tax.... yo i'm rhyming like it's going out of style)

c) for those rare days when it's really warm out. like, -10C warm.. and the snow starts to get a little slushy.. but muddy. these boots need to be easy to clean.

(ps - i don't think i'm "hood" enough to pull off timberlands, nor do i want to spend $300 on boots that will get really dirty anyways)

the snow outside is a serious death wish to most footwear. i'm thinking rain boots, but is that too easy?

& not that i'm planning to climb glaciers any time soon, but YO.. are Sorel boots cool? they're kind of alright..... riiight?..... cuz they're starting to look reeeeallly good to me right now. but i can't tell if it's because i'm desperate for shoes that won't get ruined in the snow OR if they're actually alright. the more i look at them, the more they start to grow on me.

left: the equestrian rain boot from urban outfitters.

right: Sorel.. i don't know what style. Torino, perhaps?

please advise!

ps - does anyone know how to get salt stains out of UGGS?

{get baked} Do you macaroon?

It would be far to much to ask for such a gorgeous dessert to be easy to make. Ah the horror or egg whites. But on second look, these little darlings don't seem overly difficult. I have posted the recipe and the associated pictures in hopes that Marie will get over her egg white nightmares, start lifting a few weights to prepare for the minutes of mixmastering that are ahead of her, and bake some of these for all of us to enjoy. She is the master baker after all. 

Parisian Macaroons (oh ya they are French too...making their cool factor go up by at least 10x)

• 1 1/4 cups plus 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup (4 ounces) finely ground sliced, blanched almonds
• 6 tablespoons fresh egg whites (from about 3 extra-large eggs)
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. To make the macaroons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and ground almonds. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites with salt on medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high and gradually add granulated sugar. Continue to whip until stiff glossy peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the confectioners' sugar mixture until completely incorporated.
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Fit a pastry bag with a 3/8-inch #4 round tip, and fill with batter. Pipe 1-inch disks onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. The batter will spread a little. Let stand at room temperature until dry, and a soft skin forms on the tops of the macaroons and the shiny surface turns dull, about 15 minutes.
3. Bake, with the door of the oven slightly ajar, until the surface of the macaroons is completely dry, about 15 minutes. Remove baking sheet to a wire rack and let the macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet. Gently peel off the parchment. Their tops are easily crushed, so take care when removing the macaroons from the parchment. Use immediately or store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
4. To fill the macaroons: Fill a pastry bag with the filling. Turn macaroons so their flat bottoms face up. On half of them, pipe about 1 teaspoon filling. Sandwich these with the remaining macaroons, flat-side down, pressing slightly to spread the filling to the edges. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Macaroon Filling

• 3 large egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into

Directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk egg whites and sugar. Set mixer bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and heat mixture, whisking often, until it feels warm to the touch and sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Transfer bowl to the mixer, and fit with the whisk attachment. Whip on high speed until mixture is stiff and shiny, 3 to 5 minutes. Add butter, one piece at a time, and continue mixing until butter is thoroughly incorporated. The filling can be kept, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before stirring.

(the angels wanna wear my) red shoes

EHHHH, sorry for the lame title. I tried to compensate by posting the video...

However, what isn't lame are these RED wedges I got at H&M today! I'm super pumped about them.

Not sure what I'm going to pair them with yet, but I imagine that they'd make a simple dress look stunning. I don't know if people actually read our blog, but if you've been following, you'll notice that all I seem to blog about is either (a) Emma Watson or (b) things that are RED.

Speaking of red, I'm super bummed that I STILL haven't been able to find a pair of red olympic mittens :( Actually, I bought a pair last week at Southgate (I arrived at the Olympic wear section only to find middle-aged ladies savagely grabbing like, 10 each. f&ck off.) and being the only pair left, they were an L/XL! LAME! So I gave them to my father and re-commenced my hunt for these mittens. Obviously, everyone & their grandmothers have these now but I'd still like a pair (so that I can match everyone at the Olympics.. ha ha ha, nawt) - cammmmon... they're RED!!! CAMMONNNNN.

image via google: olympic red mittens

Call me Pocahontas, but..

I've been on the market for some moccasins for quite some time but hadn't found a place that sold nice, comfortable, & affordable ones + I haven't been inside a mall in months (it was probably for the better), and I finally got a pair today!

Minnetonka ankle hi-tramper boot (image via Gravity Pope)

Okay so when I went to google image these boots, several images of Kate Moss & Nicole Richie popped up wearing different variations of these boots. Kate Moss wears the black front lace knee-high ones EVERYWHERE... I guess Minnetonka is kind of a big deal in the moccasin-shoe-world, apparently?! Yikes, I missed the memo!!! (confession: school & extracurriculars 24/7 provides little time to keep up with fashion. Especially moccasins.) -- anyways, they are INSAAANELY comfortable. Probably won't be wearing them very much this winter though... cuz if I did, it would be a death-wish for these boots.

I also got these Steve Madden loafers, because (contrary to popular belief) loafers are the sh&t. They may be old-people shoes, but they are kind to my feet. And at only $30 (regular: $110) - how can you go wrong?

HAPPY BOXING DAY, Y'ALL!!!

(and a belated Merry Christmas)

Sadly, it's a materialistic holiday (you get presents on Christmas & then you go buy yourself some MORE things the day after), but whatever... Confessions of a Shopaholic.. in Edmonton = story of our lives. The holidays aren't really complete without going boxing day shopping... amiright!?

new addiction

www.looklet.com - my ultimate time-killer/procrastinator/i wanna go window shopping but it's too f&cking cold outside/outfit inspiration/-website. you can browse through their extensive designer wardrobe, pick a model, and dress her up with accessories! it's impressively life-like. it's like paper-dolls... but on crack!

instead of studying this weekend, i styled some outfits instead! find me on looklet:

marieclare -- let's be friends :)

GRACE F&CKIN' KELLY!!!!!!!

Pardon my French.... and pardon my inexcusable absence. It's been a whirlwind of a semester!

Last month, my friends & I flew over to Boston to attend the Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business Conference. The timing of it couldn't be more perfect as it was during the weekend of fall break & Remembrance day! WHAT A TRIP! some highlights:

- Anthony's Townhouse = sketch.

- Some of the speakers on the panels that I got to listen to: CEO of Disney Anne Sweeney, President of Magnolia Bakery Bobbie Lloyd Petracca, Zulema Griffin (from Project Runway), & President/CEO of SweetRiot Sarah Endline -- LEGIT!

- stumbled upon a Johnny Cupcake store, and met JOHNNY CUPCAKE himself!

- "Haaaaaahvaahhhd"

- Scorpion Bowls -- anyone who goes to Boston needs to go to this place called "Hong Kong" & have one of their infamous Scorpion Bowls.

- clam chowda

- UNO snack hours

- partying with the locals

- Fenway Park

- Hyatt's free breakfast!!?!?!?!?!?!.... FREE????

- FALL LEAVES!! (beautiful fall season there. it's legit, too. Unlike quasi-2-week "fall" here)

On the second last day of our trip, my friend and I also had a chance to visit her friend who lives in Providence. He gave us a tour of Brown campus, which is absolutely GORGEOUS. It looks like the story-book ivy league typical college experience. The running joke was that I was going to Providence to stalk Emma Watson... little did I know....

Before heading to Brown, we grabbed some lunch, bought hoodies, and candy to bring back home with us. Incidentally, when we started walking towards campus, class had just ended and so I had a chance to oogle at everyone's cute fall outfits. Then, we crossed the street and walked through this tunnel of some sort and in the distance a petite Hermione-looking blonde girl walking and talking............. could it be?... was it actually?... no...it couldn't be............ HOLY SH&T! My eyes went real big and couldn't help but gawk at Emma Watson walking right past me (with a tall lanky male friend) -- OMFG. IT WAS MEANT TO BE!!! I didn't get a picture because it all happened so quickly and I was caught completely off guard. My friend's friend (who was showing us around campus) had told me not to get my hopes up because people who've been going to school there for 4 months have never even seen her before and he had only seen her twice. She's so naturally pretty in person (even if she always look like she's scowling). Hair tied back, dress, tights, and a blue scarf. We made eye contact, but it might've just been because we looked like goons trying not make a scene hahaha.

But anyways, NBD, I saw Emma Watson & now my life is complete.

Confessions of a Shopaholic...living in Edmonton

Look how happy she is..and warm as well!

So sometimes I catch myself thinking about the next outfit I can wear or what I can purchase online to get just a bit closer to the fashion world. Then I snap back to reality and realize that noone here probably cares. However.... Ms. Jane Aldridge DID get invited to the Crillon Ball and gets to wear Chanel! Carly, Ree, and Bev we've wasted too much time idling. We need to take some pictures quick. Anyways, it's useless trying to plan an outfit around a mountain co-op equipment backpack and a down-filled winter coat. It's been UGGS and leggings as of late and there is a limit to how many long shirts/sweaters one has.

I refuse to give in to the UGG's this winter (but they're so cozy and convenient). I want fashionable hiking boots from TODS (from Neiman Marcus) but then I need a sweet jacket to match...then a purse. So where can I find all these things? I want cheaper high-end goods and the only solution I can think of is shopping online and consignment?

Shopping Online:
1) There's this site I found called shoesandyourmom.blogspot.com To be honest it looks sweet at first glance but then you realize that authenticity can never be guaranteed and shippers are from all over the globe. I saw a cute fushia miumiu bag but then she was shipping from "singapore". RED LIGHT. lol. Being asian gives me this natural distrust towards the Asias. You never know if anything is real these days.
2) Neiman Marcus ships to Canada. Net-a-Porter doesn't have much of a selection. These places have old-lady-looking stuff as well. Guaranteed Authenticity is a plus
3) Love the OutNet.com I love perusing through it because everything is priced down by 50-60%. Mind you, sizes are limited and styles are 'soooo last year' but who cares? 3.1 Phillip Lim is timeless no matter the season. This is a site that I trust. You can zoom in on the item and it's shot at all these angles. "Oooh it's racerback...very nice". Brands from Chloe to Alexander McQueen are featured but don't expect a lot of products for your desired designer. We're getting a little closer...
4) Kijiji. com....don't even bother!! Kijiji in Edmonton sells UGGS, Aldo shoes, and Keds last time I checked. Ya, no thanks, I'll go to the Bay for those.

Consignment:
1)Vespucci's is all you need to know. There's a couple other consignment around that area aka. Highstreet but they overprice items like Diesel and Parasuco. Vespucci carries everything from Club Monaco sweaters to Tahari pant suits. I am still in search for Ferragamos in my size. My mom snagged a beige pair there...how dare she.
2) If I am being ignorant, please inform me of any other sweet consignment stores in Edmonton
3) Oh I forgot! My mom's closet is where I've been shopping. Anyone who's mom wants to give away her clothes, let me sort through them first.

Stores:
1) H&M-probably the best thing we got
2) Winners on Calgary Trail- they sell D&G, M Missoni, R.E.D Valentino..notice all the acronyms? Pink Tartan? I love it all though..but this sweater from M Missoni I wanted was $600...eeyeaaa
3) Holt Renfrew...you cut out Marc Jacobs. Now you only appeal to ages 50+. Well done I applaud you.


Solution: We need to open a store selling The Row, Chloe, Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, etc, etc,etc. Yaya I complained about a $600 sweater..but notice how we'll run the store? =discounts my friends...Places where cool hipsters can find some nice layering pieces to go look effortless chic by matching it with vintage pieces? No, not you Indie folk...you already infest (is that too harsh?) the streets of Whyte Ave.

Reality check: Can we ever be as adorable as the French? or rocker-chic as the English? or creative as the Spanish? How would you describe Edmonton style? I would say: keeping warm. Can we ever look cool writing an exam? Most importantly do we care? The answer to all these questions is NO.

I won't give up! I'll try to be stylista in this place called Edmonton, Alberta no matter the cost. Who's with me?

P.S. Good luck to my blogging buddies for Finals

GraceKelly?GraceKelly?GraceKelly?

While we're on the topic, Vogue Italia did a spread in their September Issue featuring Emma Watson!!! Seriously cannot get enough of Emma Watson; especially Emma Watson in couture, zomagaaaah. So opulent yet so classic. (Eat your heart out Miley, you will never be capable of this kind of class.)

Sadly, I couldn't find ALL of the HQ images. You should just go & Google the rest. You won't regret.

A Famine of Beauty

Okay, so I'm not entirely sure if "The September Issue" will be playing in our theaters on August 28th... it IS Edmonton after all :S But I guess if it WAS going to be shown here, Carly would've bought her tickets already. Carly, the editor-in-chief of our magazine at school (waaasssupppp Lazy Faire!), has been working her a$$ off getting OUR September issue ready for print. Confusing conversation often ensues as one of us would be referring to September Issue (the movie) & the other referring to Lazy Faire's September issue. Ridiculous hahaha.

PS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GURRRRRRL!!!

Anyways, below is a clip of Anna on the David Letterman Show. Enjoyed her comments about his socks. Anna is capable of making a funny! Loooooove her.

"IT'S FAMINE OF BEAUTY HONEY. MY EYES ARE STARVING FOR BEAUTY!"

Spotted...

OMG.Leighton Meester & Ed Westwick featured in the upcoming issue of Elle.

The picture speaks for itself.

xoxo, Gossip Girl

Get Baked

  Pistachio Pound Cake

      White Coconut Key Lime Cake

Double ChocoRaspberry Pie

While the Gov. works on legalizing marijuana, I've been doing some baking of a different type. It has always been my dream to a.) own a bakery b.) bake wedding cakes c.) have some sort of online store that ships baked goods all over the world. Le Sigh. 

In the mean time, I'll have to settle for baking for the drones at the office (especially my manager who seems to be growing by the day...it's not my fault I swear) 

Here's a little sample of what I've been concocting as of late.

Smitten

It's been a while!!

As a post-"Wearable Wednesday" & pre-"Fashion Friday"+ August creeping upon us, I can't help but drool over Fall 2009 ankle boots... OMG.

(from top to bottom) Stitched leather ankle boots, Giuseppe Zanotti; Washed denim boot; Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci; Suede zippered ankle boots, Balmain

Looove the Fall 2009/Winter 2010 of thigh-high boots too.

(From top to bottom: Emilio Pucci, Gareth Pugh, & Rodarte )
Just so you know, the look is no longer limited to the seasoned dominatrix & prostitutes

the Half-Blood Prince...

... comes out on Wednesday & really has nothing to do with this post, aside from Emma Watson.

See, I've been holding back from posting more Emma & more Fall 2009 stuff. It's summer, and we should really try and enjoy the minimal amounts of "summer" that we get here by not thinking about Fall, cuz before you know it, it'll be snowing... AGAIN! Ehhh... but it was only a matter of time until I'd cave and do another Emma or Fall post. And I've been waiting forever to post this one... because...

OMG. EMMA WATSON = The Fall 2009 face of BURBERRY.

The kohl-liner. I wish I could wear kohl-liner like her.

She's also rumoured to be designing a new clothing line for teens, with plans to donate the proceeds to UNICEF. AMAZING!

Why I ♥ Vancouver: Reason #5923871064

Walking past Holt Renfrew in downtown, we saw a window dedicated to Garance Doré!!?!?!

Just got back from Vancouver this weekend; am experiencing severe west coast withdrawal! I've never actually BEEN there (family vacations+dance competitions don't count). OHHH man, I absolutely LOOOVE Vancouver (minus the PST, the inordinate amount of children, and the rain... but i can live with rain). It's a big and busy city, but still SO laid back (it must be a west coast thing) + the beach is RIGHT THERE!!! I don't know, I just like the vibe and atmosphere... not to mention that even at night, the streets in downtown are always so busy that I don't feel the need to grasp onto my rape whistle so tightly, hahaha. Plus, it's sooo beautiful by the ocean! AAAHH. Must find a way to legitimize my change of residence to Vancouver...

& Naturally, we drove down to Seattle for some shopping. TARGET = fantastic; had a field day with the Sonia Kashuk brushes (ended up getting the Coral Reef/Hidden Treasure Limited Edition Brushes)
For Love 21 (the separate accessory store for ForeverXXI) -- didn't even step in because I'd probably sell my soul. Plus, my parents were pressuring me to hurry up so that we could go find The Rack (Nordstrom Rack. If you've never been, think of Holt Renfrew + Winners. Major eye-sore but can be very rewarding when you find some good deals). Um, shoe racks made me want to cry TEARS of joy and pain...

Obviously could not leave The Rack empty-handed:

Got these Vince Camuto Victorian-inspired lace-up booties for ~$35USD

Not a big fan of pants/jeans, but considering that I live in the arctic circle for 8 months (does not make for ideal dress weather) I got some generic denim (including a black pair to wear to the office - suck it, casual Friday), and soft-leather camel coloured MIA skimmers.

Surprisingly didn't do a lot of shopping in Vancouver aside from an AA hoodie because I was being cocky about the weather (it was f&ckin' GORGEOUS) soooo I didn't bring a jacket/sweater. HOWEVER! Beverly & I hit up some vintage shops and I got me a vintage Gucci purse. It's really old though, because the lining is flaking. There's black specks all over my stuff :( WTF DO I DO!!!?!?!?!? Please advise.

Le sigh.... one day..

L.A. Candy

Lauren Conrad promoting her new book, L.A. Candy; wearing Philip Lim 3.1

Just finished reading Lauren Conrads new book. It's about a girl named Jane, who I imagine is the fictional version of Lauren, who moves to L.A. with her BFF Scarlett -- physically described to look like Audrina, but actually very brainy (HA HA). Anyways, Lauren... I mean, JANE (actual typing error, that I decided not to correct) moves to L.A. to work for high-profile event planner, Fiona Chen, who is a straight-up b&tch (perhaps a hybrid he-woman version of Lisa Love+Kelly Cutrone); and Scarlett starts attending her classes at U.S.C. -- both girls unassumingly living their lives and ready to take on all the excitement and challenges that L.A. has to offer. Then, while out clubbing at Les Deux they get scouted by a producer from PopTV who wants to film their everyday "boring" lives for a new reality-tv show!

The characters are way too simple/predictable: Jane twirling her hair on her finger when she's nervous, Scarlett being frustrated at how idiotic everyone is because we can't all be as smart as her, Fiona Chen the difficult boss lady who pretends to be nice to Jane in front of the cameras, Jesse the bad boy who has a repuation for being Hollywood's resident womanizer but wants to change his ways and be a one woman man, blah blah. You get the point.

Plot and characters aside, you can't help but wonder if that's how The Hills was actually filmed. Actually, the main reason I wanted to read the book was to get a "behind the scenes" process of what it's like the film a "REALITY" TV show. Pretty interesting. OVERALL, this novel stayed mainly on the surface, making it a really easy read. There were lots of parts that lend themselves to further development. I mean, it was no "Devil Wears Prada", but I'll likely go & read the rest of upcoming books in what is supposedly a 3-part series. Maybe even watch the movie too just cuz (and consequently lose all my street cred, but whatev.)

H to the M

H&M

Jimmy Choo will join the likes of Matthew Williamson, Roberto Cavalli, and Viktor & Rolf ( Yes I know I left out Madonna). Yes that's right, H&M is once again graced by fashion genius. Shoes will range from $60-$200 which is a steal right? Let's hope the ladies of Edmonton won't care to pay hundreds, because I know a couple of Edmontonian fashionistas that will be there lining up. See you there.

poise

My FAVORITE darling fashionista is gracing the August 2009 cover of Teen Vogue!!!!

Words cannot express.

Will let the pictures speak for themselves.

I don't know why young girls can't emulate Emma Watson instead of that annoying pouty Miley-character. There's a certain grace and poise to Emma that's so intriguing. Maybe it's a British thing?

(I've got some more Emma Watson to blog about, but am trying to resist the urge to post Fall 2009 goodies ... sigh. I don't know how much longer I can wait. Will keep you posted.)