tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35386624268933657772024-03-23T05:43:31.257-07:00Fashion: An Anthropological Point Of Viewtteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-56511804976165005332012-09-02T07:32:00.001-07:002012-09-02T08:46:00.857-07:00Shopping Spree!A few posts back I put together a list of my <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/08/falls-basic-must-haves.html" target="_blank">basic fall must have's</a>. I am now happy to say that I can check at least some of the items of my list. I went on a very focused, two hour shopping trip to the Galleria, as Canadians are apt to do. You can click <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/08/falls-basic-must-haves.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check out my list, but what it basically comprised of was:<br />
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Bootcut Jeans<br />
Fun Shirts<br />
Boots<br />
Duffle Coat<br />
Jean Jacket<br />
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It's fine to put a list together and say this is what I need, but it's an entirely different matter to actually go physically shopping and find everything you need at the right price. While shopping I discovered somethings that I didn't know I needed, and others that were on my list, but just not working.<br />
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Here is what I bought from my list-<br />
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Here are some extras that I didn't know I needed, but are useful to have-<br />
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*I also bought a "shirtdress" from Tommy Hilfiger that doesn't photograph very well on the hanger.</div>
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Here are the summer sale items I bought for next year-<br />
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I still need a lot of clothes for this fall, but I think I got a pretty good haul. </div>
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Which is your favourite item I bought?<br />
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P.S. Calling All Shopaholics!</h2>
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In my next post I will be putting together a list of shopping tips. I would love it if you, my readers, would contribute some of your tips and tricks for shopping. Please leave a comment, or send me an email at fashionanthropology@gmail.com. I can't wait to find out what people have to say.</div>
tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-77904572425631845092012-08-29T10:48:00.003-07:002012-08-29T10:52:35.135-07:00Fashion 1969Vogue has been around since 1892, and although I don't have a 1982 edition my Grandmother left one from 1969 when she passed away. I also found a 1969 edition of Glamour magazine. I'm not sure how common old fashion magazines like these are (Vogue is in fairly good condition), but I thought it would be interesting because of my <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/search?q=fashion+magazines" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">latest posts</span> </a>on <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/search?q=fashion+magazines" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">fashion magazines</span></a>.<br />
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Vogue January 1, 1969</h2>
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<span id="goog_1304710599"></span><span id="goog_1304710600"></span>The single most striking thing about Vogue then and now has to be the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/08/5-problems-with-fashion-magazines.html" target="_blank">number of ads</a></span>. Vogue from 1969 had less pages, and less ads, significantly less ads. The price is also significantly less, 75 cents as opposed to six dollars. What I find unfortunately similar about the two editions is the lack of fashion related articles.<br />
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Glamour March 1, 1969</h2>
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I'm not very familiar with Glamour magazine, and it wasn't one of the magazines I reviewed for my <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/search?q=fashion+magazines" style="color: #666666;" target="_blank">previous posts</a>. Glamour in 1969, however, is probably similar to Glamour 2012. Glamour 1969 edition had an astounding number of ads, and virtually no fashion. I think Glamour would be considered more of a women's lifestyle magazine.<br />
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P.S. I found a magazine called <a href="http://www.wallpaper.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Wallpaper*</span></a> that I really like. It is an arty magazine focusing on fashion design and art. If you feel dissatisfied by regular fashion magazines, and you want something a bit more serious I would recommend this magazine. </div>
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I've been wanting to do this post for awhile now. I have so many beautiful purses that don't get featured in my outfit posts. I had the idea to hang them from a tree, but I needed to find the right tree to do it. My particular favourite bag that I don't get to wear a lot is the oversized bag from India. It is such a beautiful bag, but the colours and the huge scale make it difficult to find an outfit to wear it with. Some of the purses you can see <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/06/rose-coloured-glasses.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">here</span></a> in my <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/06/rose-coloured-glasses.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rose Coloured Glasses</span></a> post.<br />
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<br />tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-60502602233194646332012-08-22T08:49:00.002-07:002012-08-22T08:49:46.977-07:00The Best and Worst of Fashion Magazines<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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A couple of posts ago I talked about why I find fashion magazines unsatisfactory. For <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/08/5-problems-with-fashion-magazines.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">the post</span></a> I bought and read Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue cover to cover. Focusing so intently on the content and appeal of the magazines gave me an opinion of which, with all of it's flaw's, was the better magazine. This is by no means a comprehensive review of all fashion magazines, but I would consider these to be in the top 10 most read. These are also somewhat (I that is only a somewhat) more focused on fashion that certain other magazines such as cosmopolitan.<br />
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The things I am looking for in a fashion magazine are mostly the things I criticized in my<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/08/5-problems-with-fashion-magazines.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">previous post</span></a></span>. I want the magazine to have first and foremost good content, content that is relevant and fashion oriented. Magazines have a lot of fluff, I am trying to discern which one has the most satisfying reviews and articles that really have a meaning behind them. </div>
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The second thing I am looking for tends to be more of a focus when choosing a fashion magazine, image and branding. What I mean by this is the visual appeal and professionalism of the magazine. In an aesthetics focused industry this is particularly important.<br />
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What Elle does well is content. I didn't do any technical research, but while I was reading it I got the sense that there was more to read and look, and subsequently less advertisements. I felt like after I read Elle I had actually achieved something, it didn't leave me as empty feeling as the others. The problem with this content is that it isn't fashion based. A lot of the content that I read could be found in magazines other than ones about fashion. I ended up reading movie reviews, book reviews, etc. etc. So although there was stuff there, it wasn't necessarily what I was looking for.</div>
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In addition to not having enough fashion content, Elle also doesn't have the professional feel that I want if I'm going to pay six dollars for a magazine. With all of the content comes the feel that a lot of it wasn't selected carefully enough. Also, generally speaking most fashion magazines of the same kind of curb appeal when it comes to their cover, but to me Elle has always felt a bit sloppier when a look at the front page. Everything seems to be cramped, with too many words. All of this lends to the unprofessional feel of the magazine.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh Vogue, THE fashion magazine to end all fashion magazines, the one that can make or break an entire design career. Vogue certainly has the most pomp and ceremony surrounding it, and there are a few things that set it apart from the rest. The first thing that would make me want to pick up Vogue as opposed to any other fashion magazine would have to be the sense of history. Vogue wasn't started yesterday, and throughout the decades it has managed to maintain its elite status. I find that professionalism and a sense of history go hand in hand when it comes to Vogue. There is something very selective feeling about Vogue, Anna Wintour does have certain standards. The one other thing that I love about Vogue, the photo shoots. In no other magazine will you find such beautiful and inspirational photo shoots, which is something blogs can't offer in the same way.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can also, however, criticize Vogue for its
fashion photo shoots. Besides being an established powerhouse in the fashion
world, the photo shoots are pretty much all Vogue has to recommend itself
content wise. There are only two photo shoots in the particular edition of
Vogue that I have, and I think that's pretty much typical. Not every magazine
has a Grace Coddington, and I think Vogue would be wise to use their best asset
more frequently. My biggest criticism of Vogue has to be that it's not a fashion
magazine it just pretends to be. What Vogue is actually selling is a lifestyle.
Articles on fashion were pretty much non-existent, the photo shoots are the
only cover up. Vogue is the biggest of the three fashion magazines, and yet has
the least content. I would say that because it is the biggest it seems to also
have the most ads, and the fewest articles, almost none of which relate to
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Harper’s Bazaar seems to have a lot of what Vogue
has when it comes to professionalism and a sense of history. Harper’s Bazaar
hasn’t been able maintain the same sort of presence as Vogue over the years,
but I think it makes it try harder, whereas Vogue seems to rest on its laurels.
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simpler, less cluttered look to it. Harper’s Bazaar has the same amount of
content as Elle, yet the professional, elitist feel of Vogue. Harper’s Bazaar
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I had an amazing day yesterday in Toronto. It was my sister's birthday this week, and as her big present we went to see <a href="http://www.cavalia.net/en" target="_blank">Cavalia's Odysseo</a>. I also went to see the special Picasso exhibition at the AGO before the show. I was very excited to see the exhibit because, ironically enough, when I was in Paris this past winter the Picasso exhibit was closed for renovation. I was also excited because I knew the AGO had this great gallery space, perfect for a photo shoot.</div>
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I wanted to emulate the feel of Cavalia by dressing in this circus-esque type outfit. This is actually a top and skirt combination that just happened to match perfectly. The top is from Anthropologie, and the skirt is from Benton. I couldn't believe it when the two colour of blue matched up perfectly, it's as if they are from the same bolt of fabric. This top is an absolute favourite of mine, the silhouette is so beautiful, and the back is actually a corset type construction. </div>
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This is one of my favourite bracelets. I own a lot of blue it would seem, so I end up wearing it a lot. What I like about it is the combination of beads, there are glass, plastic, painted, and even ones with fabric on them. I was so happy when someone complimented me on it.</div>
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Cavalia was an amazing show. It had such a good reception that it was held over twice, luckily for us. I love looking at all the amazing outfits. I have never been to a circus, but this is how I would imagine the outfits would look like. Some of the most impressive ones are in the photo pictured above. What I love about these ones, is that the back of the dress covered the horse, it's the closest they were going to get to dressing the horses. The colours were amazing, and all of the outfits were a multicolored spectacle.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beauty and fashion industry are very closely associated; however, in my mind, they are still two separate entities. Fashion magazines, on the other hand, seem to treat them as interchangeable. I find that too much emphasis is put onto the beauty side of things in a fashion magazine. Almost half of the articles in fashion magazines put their emphasis on beauty and/or lifestyle. In Harper's Bazaar there were five different interviews with women called <i>Beauty Diaries </i>which included diet, fitness, skincare, makeup, hair, and body. Like I've said before I'm not completely adverse to having a little bit of everything, but I still think fashion should be the bigger focus. There are already plenty of magazines focusing on beauty etc. Another example is on the cover of my Vogue magazine. Of the six different cover stories, three are focused on beauty and lifestyle, with only one about fashion. </span><br />
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As surprising as it might sound, I made my first purchase from H&M a couple of weeks ago. I had been in H&M once before, but didn't see anything that interested me, so I decided I didn't really H&M. Lately though I've been desperate to find some good sundresses, so i decided to give H&M another try. This time I was actually able to find many, many things I was looking for. I especially like this dress because of the colour, which I think really stands out against my skin tone.<br />
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I love wearing dresses, and even when I' biking I don't change my outfit. It's perhaps a little more impractical than pants or shorts, but it's by no means impossible. I am inspired by the women who were the first trail blazers when it came to women's biking. This is a link to a <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/search?q=the+sports+collection" target="_blank">previous post</a> I did on the subject.tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-51227694256299521672012-08-05T19:41:00.003-07:002012-08-05T19:41:38.252-07:00Olympic Fashion Gold<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been looking forward to the Olympics for many weeks now. I love the spirit and the coming together of all the different nations and cultures. While I know that the incredible feats of athleticism are what draw people, I've found it interesting to see which countries were able to step it up when dressing their Olympians. On the podium for Olympic fashion are:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was on the fence about the Russian tracksuit jackets when I first saw them. It took me a few days to decide whether I loved them or hated them, I decided I loved them, which earns them a bronze medal. Most countries opt for a simpler tracksuit, but the Russian went full out, and it paid off. I also like the gymnastics outfit of the Russians.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Japanese Olympic outfits work because they aren't flashy. The gymnastics outfits are interesting because they aren't typical, they're much more creative than most. The trampoline outfit is simple, but elegant. Finally the tracksuits. They're certainly nothing special like the Russians, but again they are simple and elegant.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know if it's due to the fantastic colour, but the Netherlands have absolutely owned the podium this Olympics with their outstanding outfits all around. The colour has to be the most amazing part, but a lot of countries don't know how to dress with colour.The two things I find the most amazing are the shoes, and the gymnastics unfirom. Those shoes are so amazing looking, I can't imagine you wouldn't go faster wearing those shoes. Out of all the outfits at the Olympics, the Dutch gymnasts had the absolute best. The sparkly flower was unusual and unexpected, and completely gorgeous.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the biggest disappointments by far, is the Olympic outfits for the host country. I was excited to see what Stella McCartney would do for her countries athletes, but it didn't turn out so well. I find there is no ingenuity in these outfits, they are simply sports apparel with the union jack plastered all over them. They are not nice to look at, which is unfortunate.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I were the judge this is how I would distribute the medals, but I would like to know what your thoughts are. Who in your opinion got gold, and who flopped.</span></div>tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-29121300115035027262012-08-01T11:23:00.005-07:002012-08-02T09:00:46.423-07:00Fall's Basic Must Haves<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My closet is anything but complete. I'm one of those people who would prefer to spend money on a statement jacket that can be worn with a limited number of outfits, than a pair of much needed jeans. Because of this I am missing some basic staples for my fall wardrobe. These are my must buys before fall gets here.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The classic button up shirt is great because it can be used in so many different ways. The button up can transition from business to night time, and casual. Personally, my favourite way to wear a button up is in a fun print, like the two from Anthro, with a pair of jeans. I love it because it's an easy way to insert some colour into an outfit and at the same time have a clean tailored look. I also like to pair a simpler button up, like the last two, with a colourful blazer.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jean shopping has to be one of my least favourite shopping experiences other than shoe shopping. It's great when one finally finds that perfect pair, but the road to get them is anything but pleasant. For me, I am very tall and slender, my hips haven't widened yet, so that what's long enough is often too wide in the hips, and vice versa. It took me multiple stores before I could find a size that fit, completely ignoring any style factor. After going through all of that last year to find some skinny jeans, I was less than inspired to try and find a pair of boot cut jeans. I found out though that certain things just don't work with skinny jeans, so this fall I need a pair of boot cut. Boot cut is actually my favourite jean cut, because it feels slightly more sophisticated and can be worn with a boot (obviously) and blazer, for a clean look.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am very picky when it comes to denim jackets. I find it very hard to find something that doesn't look too farm like. The first denim jacket above I like because of the two tones, which gives it a more contemporary feel. The one below it I like because it is simple and classic. Denim jackets are great to pair with an outfit to make it more casual. One of my rules of wearing denim jackets, is to never wear denim jeans with them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I mentioned above, I don't like shopping for jeans, however, not as much as I hate shoe shopping. It started when I was young. Endless hours of sitting in a kids shoe store waiting for the man to come out of the back with an uncomfortable pair of shoes, that I would eventually agree to buy just to get out of the store. Now that I'm older my problem is sizing. I am fairly tall at about 5'9, but my feet seem to expect me to get even taller, I have a size 11 foot, and I take a 12 in boots (Canadian sizing). COnsidering most stores stop stocking at size 10, it's always a struggle to find shoes. The last time I went shopping for shoes, the lady helping gave me a piece of advice, if the shoe fits, buy it. She said regardless of what it looks like, I have to buy whatever shoe will fit my slender size 11 foot. I think she might be on to something. I have not looked at the sizing option of the above shoes, but I am sure I would be disappointed. Despite all that, I love the look of a tall, brown/tan coloured boot for fall. They work perfectly with boot cut jeans. </span></div>
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<br /></div>tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-21780044908368650912012-07-29T09:13:00.002-07:002012-07-29T09:13:50.064-07:00My Favourite BlogsOf course I follow multiple blogs, and I find each of them have something to offer. There is, however, a difference between the okay blogs I follow, and the amazing blogs I follow. In this post I will explain why you should read them, and why they stand out in the crowd.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Sartorialist</span></a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Scott Schumann<br /><a href="http://muppetandco.blogspot.ca/2011/05/scott-schumann-sartorialist.html" target="_blank">Source</a></i></td></tr>
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The Sartorialist inspires me because of the artistic value of the photographs. I don't go to his blog to find the latest runway style, or because the clothing in the photos are intrinsically beautiful. What intrigues me about his photos are the context and the story behind them. Anyone can wear a crazy outfit and take a photograph of it, but few can make art of it. I don't consider The Sartorialist a fashion blog, so much as a visual account of human nature. Also, as one can see from the design of my blog, I don't shy away from colour and pattern. I find too many bloggers take the minimalist white-on-white approach, which can get a little monotonous. However, The Sartorialist uses white to its complete advantage. Because of the power and impact of the photographs, the minimalist design allows the the images to shine.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/on-the-street-navigli-district-milan-2/" target="_blank">Favourite Photograph</a></span><br />
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To be honest, Style Bubble is actually my ideal of a fashion blog, it's my inspiration in terms of what I want my blog to be. The posts on Style Bubble are always done with a certain level of professionalism found on few other blogs. Reading one of her posts is more like reading an article in a fashion magazine. In fact, I find reading Style Bubble more satisfying than reading a big name magazine like Vogue or Elle (on which there will be a post soon). Susie is able to incorporate her own personal style into her posts without focusing solely on her clothes. Some of the more interesting posts I find, are the ones on young, up and coming fashion design students. I find it difficult to get proper information on fashion, and the young up and coming talent in popular fashion editorials, so for this, I go to Style Bubble.<br />
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There is no better blog than Atlantic-Pacific to get a straight up dose of fashion inspiration. Each outfit is carried out with such perfection and attention to detail. There is no denying that this woman is a fashionista in its truest sense. Her outfits are glam, but are often quirky and colourful to make it feel fun and easy. While Style Bubble sets my standards for writing, Atlantic-Pacific sets my standards for a outfit posts. Atlantic-Pacific is also unique because of the lack of words. Blair lets her photos speak for her, which is a refreshing difference from so many blogs that manage to write a lot without saying anything.<br />
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I love my romper, it's the only one I own, but it's one of my favourite summer outfits. I fell in love with this romper last year when I went to Anthropologie and because of the great sales price I had to buy it. The unfortunate part is that I didn't feel confident enough to wear on a regular day-to-day basis. It seemed like more of an outfit for going out rather than wearing around my house and town. However, lately I've come to the conclusion that just because clothes aren't a simple t-shirt and shorts combination they need be worn on a more special occasions. This blog has also been a great way for me to experiment more with my everyday outfits etc. </div>
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Rompers perhaps not the most practical piece of clothing ever designed, and as one other blogger mentioned, make sure to allot extra time for going to the bathroom, very true. Despite this, I love the easy summer feel of this romper. The length is just right, as is the upper body fit. The problem with rompers that I often find is that they are either too childish or too sexy. This romper has more of childish feel to it, but in a whimsical sort of way. </div>
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<i>Wimbledon Tennis Romper</i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Today women's sportswear is a huge multimillion dollar industry, with brands like Nike and Adidas dominating the retail market. Women dressed in short shorts and skirts, and tight tops made from synthetic fabric are a common sight in gyms all over North America and Europe. As I discussed in my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sports-collection-part-1.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">last post</span></a> </span>even wearing these clothes outside of gyms and other sporting complexes has become increasingly popular and considered publicly acceptable. There was a time however, when a woman playing tennis would not dream of wearing the ultra short dresses and skirts donned by today's players. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The acceptance of women playing sports grew during the early 1900's, but women's sports were considered social events rather than physical activity. Popular sports among women included croquet, archery, riding, tennis, and most importantly, bicycling. Around the middle of the 1800's women started to use bicycles as a means of transportation more and more frequently. This was a liberating factor for women in more ways than one. Due to the nature of bicycles, and their inability to be ridden side saddle, women's clothing had to adapt to be more user friendly. Hoops were abandoned and free flowing skirts with bloomers underneath were standard women's bicycle attire. This was one of the first steps in liberating women, and allowing them to be more independent. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>As time progressed other sportswear also became less restraining, which meant women were now able to compete more actively, rather than being passive in their sporting endeavours. Golf blouses progressed so that the sleeves had more give and women were able to do a full swing unhindered. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Horseback riding was the original means of transportation for men and women before the introduction of bicycles. Because of the long dresses and the multitude of underskirts worn by women, they were required to ride sidesaddle. Riding astride was still highly discouraged for women well into the 20th century, until pants became acceptable women's wear. Riding sidesaddle hindered women's ability and control of the horse because of their awkward positioning. My great aunt was a world champion horseback rider who was required to ride sidesaddle during competitions. Despite being less practical than riding astride my aunt was still able to compete in, and win against male competitors riding astride.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Women's sportswear is a story of liberation. If it weren't for the bicycle women might have still been wearing giant hooped skirts for thirty or forty years more. The history of women's sport tells us a great deal about the restrictions and social expectations of women throughout the ages. This is just another example of how history shapes the clothes we wear.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>(I found these articles very informative: <a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/sports_fashion_until_1960.htm" target="_blank">Sports Fashion</a>, <a href="http://fuzzylizzie.com/golfclothing.html" target="_blank">Women's Golf Attire</a>)</i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Running is definitely not my favourite thing to do, but my tennis coach has told me to do a 10 minute run everyday. Instead of making it a wasted opportunity, I got creative and put this running outfit together. Who said style and sports don't go together? I switched out my boring shoelaces for some MAC Cosmetics ones that I got for free at school. Have you done any physical activity today? No? Well then stop blogging and get out there :)</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*This is a 3 part post. Find part 1 <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sports-collection-part-1.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">here</span></a>.*</span></i></div>
</div>tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-66489188769876917842012-07-12T13:19:00.000-07:002012-07-12T14:28:53.377-07:00The Sports Collection- Part 1<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I maintain that any article of clothing worn should make one feel great. Be it clothing to do work around the house, to go to the grocery store or, in this case, sports clothes. Sweats and tracksuits were originally made for sporting activities, running, biking, soccer etc. These sweat and tracksuits slowly grew in popularity until they were considered acceptable as everyday clothes. Although I definitely don't endorse wearing athletic apparel in everyday life, I do think that just because one is doing sports, one must not take just as much care in the clothes they choose. It's a matter of psychologically feeling as wonderful as possible, because I know that when I wear sloppy clothes, I feel sloppy, and when I wear a polished outfit, I feel polished.</i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This will be a series of three posts, each with a different athletic outfit worn by me and more insight into the world of athletic apparel. In the next post I will look over the history of athletic apparel, for women in particular. </span></i><br />
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<br />tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-9678088543061173982012-07-04T09:53:00.003-07:002012-07-13T19:27:08.370-07:00Is Fashion Art?In a word, YES.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Piet Mondrian, Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow, 1930<br />www.wikipedia.org</i></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Looking at these two pieces of "art" side by side, how could one argue the contrary? Although it's true that the painting is the original work of art and the dress came after, the dress is essentially exactly the same thing in a different medium. If it were to have been the dress that were designed first, and not the painting, would the painting still be considered the proper art piece and not the dress? </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>There are many different art mediums, from sculpture to watercolour, and glass to photography. Why then have textiles been widely ignored as a legitimate medium? According to the Oxford dictionary art is:</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This would mean fashion, at its least commercialized, would fit into this category perfectly. No one can deny the creative and imaginative power at work when one looks at a McQueen or Lacroix creation. While this definition might include the words 'painting' and 'sculpture', it also includes the word 'typically', not exclusively. If it were to say "exclusively painting and sculpture" dozens of art forms, such as the ancient art form of print making, dating all the way back to the 2nd century AD, would be excluded. In regard to the last part of this definition, one has only to look at the photos underneath to understand that they were not meant to be worn, but admired. The next time anyone sees someone on the street dressed in any one of these outfits, please, do tell me. Their purpose was not a functional one; the body is merely the canvas on which the artist works. </span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, Haute Couture and Ready to Wear are the equivalent of fine art prints and a giclée reproductions. The first is for the soul, the second, the pocketbook. The above creations are haute couture first shown on the runway. The likelihood that they will ever been worn off the runway is slim. They are meant to be admired from a distance, or behind a glass case in a museum, much like a sculpture. Haute couture is often not economically viable, and living with my father, who is an art dealer, I have come to understand what it takes to be a struggling artist versus one who can feed oneself. The first paints from the soul, for their own soul and no one else's. The second paints for the taste of the ruling class. Much is the same in fashion. Many designers start in the realm of Haute Couture only to find it economically unstable, thus they start a Ready-to-Wear collection in order to pay for their true passion, haute couture. It is from Haute Couture that the geniuses like McQueen have felt the most like artists, not from the commercialized world of Ready-to-Wear. </span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Made for the general market and sold through shops rather than made to order for an individual customer</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 20px;"><i>These definitions might define who the clothes are made for and their approximate value, but they say nothing about the creative content and craftsmanship of the garment. This makes me think that there really isn't a definition of either one, and that it is completely up to the designer to define each garment they make. </i></span></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I like about this dress is that it has the illusion of being long, but it actually falls just above my knee. This means that, compared to a regular maxi, it doesn't swamp me in fabric and make me look too old. As I wrote in my <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/06/it-started-with-maxi.html" target="_blank">previous post</a> about the 70's, maxi dresses have made a huge comeback in the last couple of years, and although I don't pay much attention to trends when dressing myself, I was more or less dead on with this dress. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dress, overall, has a nautical feel to it. The sort of Missoni style stripe pattern imitates the waves in an ocean, and the straps of a sort of sailor knot connecting it to the dress. In addition to this, the fabric is very light and easy, something easy to slip into for everyday wear. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking through the online slideshow of all the resort collections on Vogue.com I started to see an emerging pattern. As most people are aware, the really big thing last year was vintage floral prints. They were all the rage on skirts with high, elastic waist bands. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While this trend has come, and, more or less, gone, it made way for the styles of today. In the latest resort collections, it's hard to not find a wide legged pantsuit, or a maxi skirt. All of this is leading me to believe we are leading to a resurgence in the flower power of the 70's and everything else that goes along with it. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Above are two outfits from two very sought after brands, each of these outfits are from their latest respective collections. The second outfit, by Balenciaga, is that oh so popular maxi skirt. For the past year or so the maxi has been working it's way back into our wardrobes ever since last summer. Last year, the must have item was by far the maxi dress. No woman's wardrobe was complete without one of the long, flowy creations, often in bold colours are flower print.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The very first photo is of a suit by Stella McCartney. The extreme masculinity and formless shape make the look unisex, rather than overtly feminine. In addition to this, the pants are big and flared at the bottom, and the pattern a masculine check. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These two outfits, by two current designers, show the reemergence of key 70's style characteristics. It's as if we have been following the same pattern begun the 70's. The first trend to emerge now, and in the early 70's, was the maxi. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The maxi can be seen as the uniform of the hippie's, a symbol of the flower power revolution that dominated the beginning of the decade. Back-to-nature was a big influence in the early 70's, as was multiculturalism and different ethnicities. As can be seen in the maxi dress to the left, the print has an oriental feel. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Starting in the 60's, moving into the 70's, women started to take on more roles traditionally for men. To do this women didn't want to wear restricting garments as in the past, they wanted to be considered equal, this spawned the unisex look. The Stella McCartney suit above is a perfect example of unisex style. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This suit by Balenciaga for his latest collection could be just as much for a girl as a boy. The muted colour, and male tailoring make it a great example of unisex dressing. In addition to this, the designer has accessorized the model using a briefcase type bag which makes, the business like, unisex look even more prominent. Notably the hair of the model is completely wrapped to have the appearance of a short hairdo. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This suit, circa 1972, is very much similar to the one above, in that it is not immediately recognizable as a women's suit. The muted colours are again present and the little tailoring there is does not accentuate a woman's natural curves. The most visible differences are in the collar and pockets, which are constantly evolving. </i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These pants evoke a certain disco era feel. The wide legged, flared pants were a popular choice towards the end of the 70's due to fashionability of disco. The choice of fabric and colour also add to the disco style. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The pants in this outfit are of the unisex style. This particular pattern has been very popular among men's suits, but rarely seen in women's. The low crotch is also more of men's pants cut than women's. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This dress and top are part of the ethnic, folksy vibe from the beginning of the 70's. They draw from different cultures from all over the world. Many designers from the early 70's moved away form the hub of Europe to find inspiration, and instead drew from places like Tibet and North American Native dress. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This represents yet another style of dress from the 70's. Drawing on the gypsy/flamenco look, this dress has a full, uneven skirt and a billowy top. The gypsy/flamenco look was another way of drawing expression from different cultures and ethnicities. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>To finish, this a very obviously disco inspired outfit, with the flared pants, and the metallic colour that would shine under the dance lights. The disco revolution happened towards the latter part of the 70's, which explains the move into padded shoulders, and also that signature puffed hairdo. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>While I think I might be a little late in predicting this come back, I have become even more sure of myself as I write this post and really take in the styles. The 70's was most definitely not my favourite era, but I can't deny the significant counter revolutions that took place and are reflected in the fashion of the day. One thing I am grateful was brought back into style, was the maxi dress. There was a big gap in time when dresses were considered uncool, by feminists and tomboys alike. I wrote a post on this <a href="http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/2012/05/dress-dilemma.html" target="_blank">Dress Dilemma</a> we are facing in an earlier post. The maxi dress has finally made a reason for women to wear dresses again. </i></span><br />
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</div>tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538662426893365777.post-1998237421169233342012-06-24T10:01:00.002-07:002012-06-24T16:24:32.309-07:00Creations By Me<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to share some of my favourite fashion related creations that I've made over the years. These are some drawings and a few garments that I've made over the years.</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The above dress was the first I ever attempted. Considering I was only eight when I made it, I'm quite proud of how it turned out. The fabric is very heavy and was most likely not intended for a garment, but I was young and attracted more to the flowery pattern than anything else. Looking back I'm actually pleased with my fabric choice, as it gives it some weight and gives it more of a vintage edge. The style is very basic because it was my first dress, but what I didn't realize then was that the high neckline and straight shape of the dress lends a 60's flare, especially with the bold, colourful pattern. I wish I could still where this, but sadly it's just way too small.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This tree was my inspiration for this dress. I look at it every day from my window, and whenever there is the slightest breeze, the leaves rustle in the most majestic way. I imagine that there is a layer of clear, plastic, almost fish scale type pieces that imitate the rustling of the leaves every time the wearer moves. Underneath the layer of fish scales is green silk like the colour shown in the bottom left hand corner. On the top, there is a band off white stiffened silk. I would love to one day create this dress, but I'm afraid I'll have to improve my sewing skills first. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This dress I call 'rain cloud'. My idea is that the top is a crystalized corset with little gemstones that resemble raindrops. The skirt is big and full and the first layer would be a blue satin, then overtop of that a darker blue tool. Finally, on top of all that there is a sort of cotton ball material all over the skirt. Some of the fluff like stuff would be grey and some white. The idea is to make the bottom look like a storm cloud and the top where all the moisture is held. </i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My inspiration, I have to admit, didn't come directly from these flowers, but rather my interpretation of them. Whenever I was bored in class I would start drawing these crazy flowers with weird geometric petals. So, really the abstract flowers I drew were my first inspiration, then I tried to find some real flowers, like the ones above, to get my point across. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was my halloween costume from about four years ago. It supposed to be a Marie Antoinette style dress. The most challenging part of this dress was that I not only had to sew it, but I also had to create the pattern. The fabrics seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I think I would have opted for something with different colours, a little more refined. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the course of history animal furs were a sign of status and wealth. This was a trend that lasted well into the 20th century, until the 60's when pop culture came in and changed all of that. History, however, has shaped our idea of animal prints for generations. Because of the once exclusivity of the product, today even fake furs and animal prints are considered stylish and fancy. Zebra stripes and giraffe spots were meant for zebras and giraffes, not humans. The fact that wearing animal furs is generally socially unacceptable in most societies makes me happy, the substitution, though, does not. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Although fur pelts were traditionally worn to show power and wealth, they are now passé, and outdated in our modern world of concrete jungles. There's nothing wrong with wanting to embrace one's inner animal, as long as it's done in a way not offensive to those who must look at it. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I've accumulated these three purses over the years and their some of my favourites. It's too bad, but I've never been able to find an outfit that goes with the green and pink purse, although I'd really like to be able to use it one day. I remember my uncle joking that the pink purse looked sort of like a fish, all scaly with the little pink plastic pieces. I think the pink purse is pretty interesting looking, although fish isn't immediately what comes to mind. I actually have a necklace and bracelet that match, now those are interesting looking.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I took this picture last summer when I went to New York for Thanksgiving and I don't want to boast, but... I LOVE this picture! I think it captures the absolute essence of New York style. The architecture in the background has the classic New York fire escape with brick facade and of course there is the all important yellow taxi. The particular intersection is found in the heart of Soho, one of my favourite areas in all New York. I had been to New York about four times previously but the only time I was in Soho I was too small to remember. It wasn't perhaps the Soho I had been dreaming about, I was thinking more of large scale Queen West (for anyone who is familiar with Toronto). There weren't quite as many independent boutiques as I was hoping for as it has been some what taken over by the high end big name stores such as Ralph Lauren and Chanel. The architecture in the area was really amazing though. These are some more photos I took on my phone while in Soho.</i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found Central Park a great place to people watch because it was so calming to just sit an look at the world go by. It also gave me a feel for a completely different kind of New York.</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oscar de la Renta is known to dress the impossibly upperclass Manhattan society in his simple, chic designs. As much as he is considered an American based designer his roots were laid in the far off countries of the Dominican Republic and Spain, where he worked with Balenciaga in his youth. He then proceeded to work in Paris with some of the top fashion couturiers of the time. All of this is evident in his collections. de la Renta moved to NY because he new where the future of fashion lay and he wanted to get that jump start.</span></i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xz9xbMK3JZ9Q5NA8NVGYqrmxI9IB1rUlcuMbhQLHeVR6QQ52V7FWmUXp3_0hCVelD7i0XB9bGEjeSVlVmNzovozZJFsHIVMRMluqkQE63SYh55xbTVTOkAhHvlhYDhovQnG32t1ztWUP/s1600/polo-ralph-lauren-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xz9xbMK3JZ9Q5NA8NVGYqrmxI9IB1rUlcuMbhQLHeVR6QQ52V7FWmUXp3_0hCVelD7i0XB9bGEjeSVlVmNzovozZJFsHIVMRMluqkQE63SYh55xbTVTOkAhHvlhYDhovQnG32t1ztWUP/s320/polo-ralph-lauren-logo.jpg" width="320" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even the most American of American designers doesn't fit exactly what I'm looking for. Ralph Lauren, although being praised with giving Americans a look of their very own, still doesn't provide that new world definition needed. Many of his clothes play off of british design and sensibility, and lest we forget the very british polo player who has become the signature of this otherwise American designer. In addition to all that, Lauren is still too classic feeling without enough of that New York punch that really drives the city.</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. The true Americano- Because many of the "American" fashion designers of today are immigrants or children of immigrants they often bring a foreign flare to their clothes.</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Uptown vs Downtown- Soho and Manhattan might be on the same island but their intrinsic style and vibe are different. Different designers cater to different neighborhoods. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Fashion aficionados- The truly fashion conscious, in the sense of following trends, are more likely to choose something along the lines of Prada, Gucci, or Dolce&Gabbana. In the more arty areas of NY upcoming fashion designers might be more worn. </span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(The über stylish blogger from <a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Atlantic-Pacific</a> epitomizes what I'm going for)</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the end I think what makes New York, New York is it's love of high end and exclusivity paired with the muscle go-go-go sensibility New York is known for world wide. Street fashion often plays of big chain stores such as Aeropostle or the slightly more upscale H&M hit with some crazy pair of boots. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>While walking down Queen my mum stops in front of this dusty, nameless shop filled with books and some not so nice art. In the corner there was a single rack of dresses, and before I knew it my mum had pushed me through the door. Needless to say she was getting her own back. The weird surprise was that I was actually able to find two dresses that I really liked and were really practical. The story of this odd shop doesn't stop here though. I needed to try the dresses on in order to see if they fit. There was no dressing room so I had to put them over my existing dress. The best part, however, comes when I ask if there is a mirror I could use. The man proceeds in going to the back of the store to pull out a dusty old mirror from a bag, which he then starts to wash in his sink. There was apparently no rag so I just had to look at myself in the wet glass. Finally he said he would give them to me for 20$ each and I paid him in cash right there with no receipt and no bag in which to put the dress. It was an interesting experience that I laugh about when I think of it. </i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the cover of the New Yorker cartoon calendar I gave my dad for Christmas. It makes me laugh every time.</span></i>tteahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770922629899692663noreply@blogger.com3