For those of you that enjoy a glimpse of the future, here is what’s on trend for the upcoming F/W season from Express 😉
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Sample Sale Coming Up!
Ecco Men’s Spring Preview for 2015
Nothing excites me more than getting to see what is in store for the upcoming Spring 15 season. I have to admit what I am about to show you will shock you!
A little while back I was invited by the amazing team of Brill Communications to see the new line from Ecco, and I am beyond words with their attention to detail throughout the entire collection… many of which I can see being added to my extensive collection.
First up is the ever classic and making a huge return to men’s footwear is the Monk Strap. Known by the iconic double buckle and wide leather strap that covers the upper vamp meant to be quick and easy to put on hence the lack of laces in its design. The monk strap dates back centuries in European history as an alternative for the sandals normally worn by these historical clerics. Before it used to be very confusing for men on what to pair these shoes with, as the strap can be seen as casual and not worn with a suit, but too dressy for casual wear. But like all things in history… everything sees its revolution, and those same rules apply here! Mix it and pair it any way you want, just don’t let me catch you wearing them with shorts, as this style of shoe would be too heavy to offset bare legs on summer attire.
Next up and totally on trend is the perforated and zipper combination. This is the shoe to watch for when it hit shelves as it will be your new best friend in spring/summer style. This shoe will satisfy your casual needs, they look great with shorts, jeans and even a nice light weight suit for summer. Perforations have been popular for a very long time and is usually an element you see on the toe of a mens Oxford, and now decades later you are seeing them shifting from the toe and becoming style details for the new fresher man. These tiny little holes are great for getting air flow to your feet during the hot summer months, but I would avoid wearing them on rainy days 😉
One of my favourite designs from the Ecco collection is the Camo Distorted Digital print on their ultra sports shoe. Nothing got missed in the creation of this attention grabbing piece, and that includes the comfort! This handsome little guy is a great alternative for a running shoe to get you up and motivated for you morning run… Yes that’s right, they are full of technical detailing that delivers and unparalleled level of comfort and support like no other product I have seen before… but hey, take a shot and hit up and Ecco store and try a pair on to see what it is I am talking about, you will be glad you did! Oh and did I mention they are cleated on the bottom for sports like golf or anything that gets you out on the grass?!
Well guys, that’s it for my men’s Ecco preview of what’s to come, and be sure to hit up Ecco and sign up for their newsletter so you don’t miss the lauch date or your size!
Shut Up and Dress Me with The North Toronto Mom’s
Hey all,
Recently I invited to host a chat with the North Toronto Mom’s and instead of telling you about it… here’s the video!
The European Sample Sale is Underway!!!
As a personal stylist I am always looking for the best price for my clients, and one of the best kept secrets for this is SAMPLE SALES!!! If you have never been to one, here is what to expect, and why they happen.
Two or more times a year, designer collections are brought in by buyers to show to retailers so they can plan their upcoming collections for their stores, and once the purchase season is over, now its time to get rid of the shown pieces instead of paying the shipping to send them back to the designer, they sell these pieces off… and for wholesale prices.
Today I stumbled upon the ICO Sportswear sale, which carries superb brands including one of my favs….. Bark!!! While I shopped around, I snapped a few pics of my top choices to get you inspired… so enjoy!
But first, here’s where to go…. Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm located at 624 King Street West on the Third Floor in Downtown Toronto. Tell Donald, that Shut Up and Dress Me sent you 😉
Good luck and have fun!!!
Why is Oxygenetix so Hot?!
Celebrities around the world are flocking to their nearest medi spa to stock up on this jaw dropping product. This year it was awarded the best skin product on the market by “My Face My Body” and celebrity make up artists have been applying it to their list of clients including
Pink, Danny Devito, Rhea Pearlman, Emma Stone, Kate Bosworth and Shirley Manson just to name a few!
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There have been numerous videos and posts since its inception, and it has been extremely difficult to find locally up until now! My girls at Avenue Skin Care are proud suppliers of celebrity secret, and now you, your loved one or your best friend can basque in the glory of Oxygenentix
To find out how to get your hands on it, and to schedule a consultation… tap the picture or hit the link above!
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If you are one of the lucky few to have tried it already, please share your stories and comments below
Shut Up and Dress Me stops by the Guess preview
Recently we were invited to the prestigious Thompson Hotel for the launch of the upcoming Guess collection for Spring 2015, and from the moment we arrived you could see the country influence in the gingham filled decor. Are you ready for a country picnic on the beach?
However, the brand certainly took on a new life for the upcoming line, with delicious coral piping on jackets and flavourful prints in pants skirts and dresses… was enough to get this celeb stylist excited about how and who of my list will be wearing these soon! Here are a few of my favs:
The one thing that always tickles my fancy is the movement in garments, and the 70’s inspired fringe vest really got the country bumpkin in me excited!!! The floral print and the crisp white background made this a piece that can easily inject into any collection, whether you’re going two stepping at a local pub, or singing your lungs out at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville… this will be a staple!
Now no fashion story would be complete without a look at some accessories, and I’ll leave the opinions to your savvy eye to decide what you think…. so post your comments!!!
Overall it was a cute collection that has taken a step away from its roots of motorcycle and leather, to a softer consumer friendly approach. And I will be using some of this on my clients in the upcoming season ahead.
Oh, and stay tuned…. next post we’re visiting Bench!!!!
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This wonder product was created and developed in Canada, so for my Canadian readers…. this is just as big as Bryan Adams and Justin Bieber for home grown exports!
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Feel -because I can actually feel them touching the lens of my Prada sunglasses in the short while I’ve been using this application.
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While there are so many things out there, its good to know what you’re putting on your face, before you put it there. I believe in trying these products before I tell you about them… so if something goes wrong, it was worth it for your safety 😉
Stay tuned for my next story on the James Read Sleep Mask Tan!
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