On the verge of celebrating their 25th anniversary, famous QC fashion boutique Le Château shows us that they are definitely here to stay, with a new concept store that recently opened at Promenade Saint-Bruno. With a design… (READ MORE…)
“There’s no ‘gilt’ in shopping jet-setter style” - MacGirl4Life By Myriam Richard To know that more than a year ago, I wanted to feature them on the blog, but as it was not available here in Canada, refrained from posting. And now it’s ready to be revealed to you. I was able to retrieve from my computer the said post’s draft about it and I definitely could read my excitement. I tweaked it a little to concord with the new information, but most of it is there. What am I talking about? Answer: One of my favorite private online shopping site has now launched in Canada (and with free shipping for the next two weeks)! Introducing… GILT.com by Gilt Groupe.
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September 2011
FLASH: Workshop-boutique Atelier B opens on the Main
Once home to Maple Leafs’ milliner’s workshop, it now sits designer Catherine Métivier and Anne-Marie Laflamme fashion label Atelier B‘s own workshop which doubles as a boutique. The ethically-conscious unisex label baptize the workshop-boutique by presenting wear their 2012 Spring Summer hide & seek themed collection of ready-to-wear simple, casual pieces, perfect for accessorizing, because of their monochromatic color palette. The boutique’s interior look, conceived in collaboration withSURFACE3, carries the essence of the milliner’s workshop’s vintage industrial design. Tugged in beautiful Mile-End quarter, Atelier B is a another spot to add to your shopping intinerary.
P.S.: Make sure to check out the fashion and home accessory brand C Comme Ça and wooden home accessories by Mitz Takahashi , their stuff are sublime! #coupsdecoeur! Live. Laugh. Love. ~ M
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FLASH: Ladies take the floor at Off The Hook
With the recent launch of the VANS store at downtown urban boutique Off The Hook on Ste-Catherine St, we are happy to announce the opening of the exclusive women’s section located on the 3rd floor. Selling brands such as WESC, Vans, Dolce Vita 80%20 and Cheap Monday (I got myself a top from them), and local jewelry line Unicorn, they really have AMAZING pieces – all can find their liking. We recommend that you go there and find yours! And let us know… send us a pic wearing what you bought there at info@paperplanes.ca and we’ll post them here!! Live. Laugh. Love. ~M
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FLASH: A new address for Boutique Lady Dutch
I’m on the 15N heading to shopping land, Carrefour Laval. There, I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new Lady Dutch boutique. Bright I fell for a beautiful nertral wool scarf ornate with feather endings and a sheer top, that I got. With the the cold season coming up, it’s good to know there are some great malls in the area that house cool boutiques. Happy shopping! Live. Laugh. Love. ~M
I love myself a well-dressed man. When I see one pass by me, it triggers double-takes and if by some fortuit happenstance, our eyes lock, chance is – I will smile and possibly compliment him. The same goes for a man whose perfume, scent make me go “hmmm…” all while my eyes are closed. (READ MORE…)
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Montreal Fashion Week: Another Notebooks & Stilettos on the way…
It’s Fashion Week time again! Runway shows and fashion presentations will line up to give us full previews on what’s to come next summer in Montreal’s boutiques. (READ MORE…)
Danish womenswear brand InWear opens it’s first boutique in Canada at Montreal’s Cours Mont-Royal.
Menswear boutique Matinique in Cours Mont-Royal has been catering to the cosmopolitan man whose weekday lifestyle toggles from his “9 to 5″ to post-office leisure time effortlessly. And since August 4th, women can benefit the same treatment as the deluxe mall opens its sister boutique, InWear – the first in Canada. (READ MORE…)
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From TV to your closet: A good reason to be Mad about Banana Republic
A quick view of Banana Republic Mad Men inspired limited edition mini collection
Banana Republic helps us channel our inner Joan Holloway and Don Draper with its new exclusive mini collection inspired by the popular american TV show set in 1960′s New York, Mad Men™ – a favorite of mine. In collaboration with AMC and the show’s very own costume designer, Janie Bryant – tie neck tops, animal, flower prints, pencil skirts (READ MORE…)
It’s a real fall… a love fall for the Rainbow Watches by Folio Objects!!
Having an iPhone almost glued to your hand often dissipates the need to wear a watch to know time. But a quick look at the Rainbow Watch watches by Montreal company Folio Object, one could switch theory and give in to temptation. (READ MORE…)
An overview of Converse 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
When it comes to fashion, Fall is by far my favorite season, mainly because I love to layer clothes in a beautiful well, fashion and love wearing scarves. So whenever I get invites to see upcoming fall fashion, I’m like a kid in Disney! So shall I go ahead and start telling you some upcoming stuff for Fall? (READ MORE…)
Halfway through the week, from August 3-6, downtown Montreal will be the scene for fashion and design, with one of its most popular festival, the Fashion & Design Festival on McGill College Ave. With 60 shows presenting creations of local top designer in the industry as well as retailers, multiple activities such as the High Heels Race and the Shopping Rallye, all fashionistas out here and there will get their run for their eyes, money and all that jazz. (READ MORE…)
“Nails done, hair done, everything did”… yeah, we’re fancy, huh! – to follow the lines of artist Drake off his rightfully titled song “Fancy”. Gerardine and I are ready to hit the street looking fab in our dresses for an The Field MMVA pre-party, that a friend of ours was coordinating. (READ MORE…)
Don’t we love firsts? Some come spontaneously, others we anticipate. And today we must certainly have reasons to anticipate! From June 17th to October 2nd, the world of fine arts meets that of fashion as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ushers in the first international exhibition to celebrate fashion’s Enfant terrible – designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who also is celebrating the 35th anniversary of his eponymous label. (READ MORE…)
From mid-July to mid-August, Montreal is the host of many fun-filled amazing festivals, 11 of which are part of the Festimania collective, helping to make the city a world-class tourist destination. Featured image credit: www.lesbeautesdemontreal.com
Where are you planning to spend your summer? Bora Bora, London, Colorado, the Maldives?… Nice! But whether plan A or B, make sure you pass by the 514 area to take advantage of all it has to offer. Read on… I often find myself telling my out-of-town friends when they don’t know when to come visit Montreal, to do so in the summer. (READ MORE…)
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May 2011
DRESS SHOPPING REFERENCE – PART I : TRÈS CHIC STYLING
“Dear M, I have so many events this summer, six of which are weddings (none of them mine :-/) and I don’t have time to go all over the city to shop for outfits. Are there any specific shops you could direct me too? Any you recommend? Please, help! The Lazy shopper” When thinking dress shopping, what’s the boutique that first comes to mind? (READ MORE…)
Lace. Satin. Tulle. Princess. Siren. Empress. White. Veil… Words that are attached to a day, a period where love prevails. A wedding. On April 29th, millions of viewers, were in front of their TVs witnessing THE royal wedding uniting Prince William and Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton. I, was not. My real interest towards it was to see the look of her dress and perhaps a replay of William’s face when Kate walks the aisle. (READ MORE…)
Back when I was in high school in the 90s and even before, as my own brother was one as well (during the Jason Lee era, before he became an actor), I would often observe them. Holding up their board, then pausing to analyze their next trick, and then dash forward at great speed leaping over concrete block, or to make their board flip a 360 to land back on it (or the ground), folowwed by the “oooooh” and “yeeehs” of their peers. (READ MORE…)
noun 1 a work of art of recognized and established value : his books have become classics. • a garment of a simple, elegant, and long-lasting style.
• a thing that is memorable and a very good example of its kind : he’s hoping that tomorrow’s game will be a classic.
It is a known fact by years of observation that “fashion fades, only style remains the same”, to follow the very words of Coco Chanel (this lady sprouted many a good quotes in her lifetime). (READ MORE…)
While attending fashion bloggers Candice Pantin of MontrealInFashionand Marjorie Joasil of MarjoriesCloset ‘sWomen’s Day event FabFemmes this past March 8th, we met lingerie designer and entrepreneur Liana Artinian of lingerie label GlobLove. (READ MORE…)
It’s been a couple of years that I started a journey in easing jewelry into my personal style, starting with my eternal love for tennis bracelets and recently for earrings. It has now widely broaden to all types of jewelry and am glad to introduce you to the brand Lia Sophia. (READ MORE…)
A little more than a week ago, Gerardine and I stepped into a world where Hip Hop was real. It’s not all about rap and floor rock. It’s a lifestyle. And there we met Corey Shapiro, a man whose very brain is a gold mine in Hip Hop history, and is a tangible proof of its classic and perennial status. (READ MORE…)
It was not the end of winter that one morning I looked at the shoebox and automatically found myself smiling and wondered if the weather permitted me to slip my feet in my new smiling shoe, Converse Jack Purcell. I’ve been a Chuck Taylor fan for years now, going blindingly towards them in stores overlooking that older cousin of it (the Jack Purcell shoe exists since 1935, but Converse bought the …(READ MORE)
‘Always hold on to the truth. Don’t let others sway your heart. Don’t compromise yourself for the sake of temporal groovyness. Be separate from the crowd that’s awash with normality by standing on a firm foundation. Never waver in your love or faith, and in all you do, please wear your shoes. (READ MORE)
As a nice transition to spring fashion, clothes are just getting lighter – in weight and hue, by the gradual brightness of the days. GAP’s new summer collection presents this element exactly. What I personally love with this collection is how polyvalent it is. It caters for daywear, cocktail-wear, office-wear, vacation wear, even for a looking-chic-doing-your-grocery wear. (Confession: I often like to look cute doing my groceries.) (READ MORE)
Last year was a memorable year! I must say that I was very happy that the World Cup was hosted by an African Country! It gave so much exposure to South Africa and also it created awareness for those who have a misconception of what Africa looks like.There is so much ‘richness’ in the African culture, it’s ridiculous! Although today I am talking about fashion, don’t get me started on the food over there. Wow!! (READ MORE)
I have always been a fan of black, although I had a strong color phase once and started wearing bright colors, there is NOTHING like a nice black outfit. Now that this is out of the way, I really had trouble with the black this Montreal Fashion Week season!!! Everything was sooo dark and drab, the music was ‘lifeless’ and the models looked bored. Thank God for a few designers(READ MORE)
I have a quick comment to make, I can’t wait for the ‘shoulder frenzy’ to end! Last I checked, designers are the trendsetters right?! So as a fan when I have to sit and watch fashion shows, the clothes that I see on the runway are the indication of what’s to come for 2011-12 and I still see many exaggerated shoulders! I mean, that was so 2 years ago… (READ MORE)
What I was excited about this past four days of fashion in Montreal is the list of new comers on the Marché Bonsecours runway such as Rachel F, Anomal Couture, Mulcair, and Melissa Nepton. I am glad to say that I was fairly pleased with what was shown. Though many played it safe, others gave me the ‘kick’ I was waiting for, at times more mature and conservative and other times fun and bold. (READ MORE)
Opposite of white, silhouette shrinker, heat absorber, the color black is also fall’s most popular color, and during this past MFW, it was no stranger to the runway, as every Fall/Winter collections… I really thought there would be a new “black” this season. Khaki maybe (*wink* to Europe fashion!). I’m saying all this, but deep down, I’m like many of you… I LOVE BLACK TOO – so sue me! (READ MORE)
The piece I believe were much seen and I believe will be much trendy next Fall/Winter will be very masculin vintage hats, such as the Hom9burg of the 1920′s and the fedoras of the 60′s. Preferably in black, dark browns or greys. It was all over the MFW runway. (READ MORE)
I have always dreamed of a life where there would be flashlights, people yelling out my name..you know!? just down right famous! Now there is nothing wrong with that picture right? Well you have to understand the intentions behind that vision, I wanted to be famous for the wrong reasons. I thought being famous would make me feel better about myself but it doesnt work like that! The work is definitely internal, no amount of fame…(READ MORE)
The 4 days that comprised the 20th edition of Montreal Fashion Week were full of lights, cameras, cocktails, fashion and beautiful surprises with newcomers who delivered quite well such as Vickie Joseph for NUi Fashion, with a young and hip collection or Melissa Nepton who has matured her style, bringing in a new set of clientele. More surprises came from Denis Gagnon who introduced a bold colored palette on the runway. (READ MORE)
While in the genesis of the 20th edition of Montreal Fashion Week, let’s see what has been going on in the world of fashion outside of our city. The 70′s trend is now all over the major runways. I happen to pull out pictures of my mom from the 70′s pointing out which nice items she still had… she said no to all. Sad… just sad. (READ MORE)
fashion |ˈfa sh ən|noun
1 a popular trend, esp. in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior
2 a manner of doing something
Etymology: From Old French façon, from Latin factio(n-), from facere ‘do, make.’
I never really understood what people meant when they said that patience is a virtue until I went to the New Spring-Summer 2010 collection by Winners presented by Girafe Communication. When it comes to the store Winners, there are many different opinions. Some people just love to go there and spend hours trying to find amazing pieces and others are just impatient with all the clothes and the idea of going through them is just an agony! (READ MORE)
I say it and I’ll say it again… I am a MacGirl4Life =D So when it comes to the iPhone and its applications, I love to be on the lookout of what’s new and cool, especially to make my daily life a daily smooth drive. And so far, no complaint! That is why I plan to let you know of my new finds here on the blog. This week, my chosen app is… (READ MORE)
The fashion brand GAP is going back to basics for its Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Following the upcoming seasons trends on rekindling with white, it plays it safe but strategic with the neutrals with dashes of pinks, blues, yellow, orange and shades of greys. Their pieces are the best compliments to any outfits – it is the collection’s strength. (READ MORE)
Without much noise and media frenzy, and after a brief but well acclaimed and noted stunt as a movie director, 49-year-old American designer Tom Ford returns to his sketchbook (or on whatever his ideas appear) and presents a fresh new spring/summer 2011 women’s collection. (READ MORE)
After attending the amazing Bridal Boudoir Affair two weeks ago (Organik D’va will tell you all about it soon), it got me thinking about, well… weddings. Particularly, my own wedding. I’m not engaged or anything, but it seriously got me thinking about the whole ordeal. Seeing the beautiful well crafted cakes, food galore handed to you on a silver platters left and right, photography services, honeymoon contests, table arrangements, the bridal fashion show… (READ MORE)
The chilly street is buzzing with morning walkers and cars, and M♥, on the westside sidewalk, walks her way through and pass them looking for an address. (READ MORE)
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OLD NAVY MAKES US DREAM OF CHILLY DAYS UNDER THE SUN
The dry snowflake that will fall and set on the tip of my nose and wrestle with its heat before it yields liquidly has not fallen down yet, and yet I enjoy its break time in the clouds. It gives me time to think of the aftermath of its army’s forthcoming wave… winter. My then daydreams alter from spending time with my family indoors, or hit the slopes with friends to finally learn how to snowboard, then soak at a scandinavian spa’s hammam nearby, to… (READ MORE)
For those who know me, you may (or may not) have noticed that I do not wear earrings. I actually have a physical condition that prevents me from ever piercing my ears and wearing earrings (don’t be alarmed, it’s not life-threatening). However, I loooooove earrings, and now that I’m sporting a short ‘do, earrings would be the perfect accessory to add more femininity to my overall style. (READ MORE)
Subtly rocking and waltzing to the sound of Saguenay’s metal & soft rock music band Cellos on Fire (they are amazing), the young and talented fashion designer Melissa Nepton presents her Spring/Summer 2011 collection at Montreal’s Koko Lounge. Drinks in hand, and munching on delicacies, Organik D’Va and I took an early day flight to the Saharan desert with this collection. Ooohs, aaahs and hmmms harmonized in the room as the models strut outfits, shoe-ing dark military or some sexy open-toed boots. ‘Magnifique’ combination, smartly styled by Montreal’s owned Yso. (READ MORE)
With the days prefacing the upcoming November 5th Montreal “IT” event BREAST YOURSELF (a fundraiser presented as a grand glam fun-filled event for 500 lady guests and 50 very very lucky men, to help raise awareness and money to find a cure against breast cancer – read our post about it here), I decided to do something special. An all-PINK post. (READ MORE)
While everyday is good to reward others and oneself and knowing that a year’s end is the time of heavy shopping, we are giving you great reason to do so. Keep reading… You’ve seen the clothes at Fashion Week, you’ve fantasized about the outfit… now’s the time to shop. (READ MORE)
It’s finally here! After weeks of anticipation, the Lanvin for H&M fashion show unveils. The show is a quirky, slightly humorous french hotel 4-minutes-25-seconds film sequence showing several moments-in-life of women staying at a hotel. Of course, they are all wearing Lanvin (except the maids, I think!). (READ MORE)
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DENIS. GAGNON. HUMAN.
***First article our new fashion collaborator*** By Deb Bee . Denis Gagnon, the well-known “darling of Quebec’s fashion scene” was always a mystical character, a very complex figure to most of us. Our admiration & respect for him, his work, is so immense that we tend to forget that he is human, just like the rest of us. (READ MORE…)
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MONTREAL? CITY LIFE: Montreal en Lumière Festival - Feb. 16-26, 2012 www.montrealenlumiere.com It's the 13th edition, and still going strong. Montreal en Lumière is THE festival to enjoy the city in winter. As the largest winter festival in the world, visitors can enjoy hundreds of activities, from fine dining to to cool concerts, and many of these activities are free. Have you been yet? If so, tell us about it!
FASHION
November 2011
FLASH: A new Le Château at Les Promenades Saint-Bruno, QC
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
On the verge of celebrating their 25th anniversary, famous QC fashion boutique Le Château shows us that they are definitely here to stay, with a new concept store that recently opened at Promenade Saint-Bruno. With a design… (READ MORE…)
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October 2011
GILT.com launches in Canada
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
“There’s no ‘gilt’ in shopping jet-setter style” - MacGirl4Life By Myriam Richard To know that more than a year ago, I wanted to feature them on the blog, but as it was not available here in Canada, refrained from posting. And now it’s ready to be revealed to you. I was able to retrieve from my computer the said post’s draft about it and I definitely could read my excitement. I tweaked it a little to concord with the new information, but most of it is there. What am I talking about? Answer: One of my favorite private online shopping site has now launched in Canada (and with free shipping for the next two weeks)! Introducing… GILT.com by Gilt Groupe.
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September 2011
FLASH: Workshop-boutique Atelier B opens on the Main
Once home to Maple Leafs’ milliner’s workshop, it now sits designer Catherine Métivier and Anne-Marie Laflamme fashion label Atelier B‘s own workshop which doubles as a boutique. The ethically-conscious unisex label baptize the workshop-boutique by presenting wear their 2012 Spring Summer hide & seek themed collection of ready-to-wear simple, casual pieces, perfect for accessorizing, because of their monochromatic color palette. The boutique’s interior look, conceived in collaboration withSURFACE3, carries the essence of the milliner’s workshop’s vintage industrial design. Tugged in beautiful Mile-End quarter, Atelier B is a another spot to add to your shopping intinerary.
P.S.: Make sure to check out the fashion and home accessory brand C Comme Ça and wooden home accessories by Mitz Takahashi , their stuff are sublime! #coupsdecoeur! Live. Laugh. Love. ~ M
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FLASH: Ladies take the floor at Off The Hook
With the recent launch of the VANS store at downtown urban boutique Off The Hook on Ste-Catherine St, we are happy to announce the opening of the exclusive women’s section located on the 3rd floor. Selling brands such as WESC, Vans, Dolce Vita 80%20 and Cheap Monday (I got myself a top from them), and local jewelry line Unicorn, they really have AMAZING pieces – all can find their liking. We recommend that you go there and find yours! And let us know… send us a pic wearing what you bought there at info@paperplanes.ca and we’ll post them here!! Live. Laugh. Love. ~M
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FLASH: A new address for Boutique Lady Dutch
I’m on the 15N heading to shopping land, Carrefour Laval. There, I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new Lady Dutch boutique. Bright I fell for a beautiful nertral wool scarf ornate with feather endings and a sheer top, that I got. With the the cold season coming up, it’s good to know there are some great malls in the area that house cool boutiques. Happy shopping! Live. Laugh. Love. ~M
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The Mensroom: Introducing Clusier Habilleur
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
I love myself a well-dressed man. When I see one pass by me, it triggers double-takes and if by some fortuit happenstance, our eyes lock, chance is – I will smile and possibly compliment him. The same goes for a man whose perfume, scent make me go “hmmm…” all while my eyes are closed. (READ MORE…)
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Montreal Fashion Week: Another Notebooks & Stilettos on the way…
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
It’s Fashion Week time again! Runway shows and fashion presentations will line up to give us full previews on what’s to come next summer in Montreal’s boutiques. (READ MORE…)
August 2011
InWear boutique opens in Canada
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Danish womenswear brand InWear opens it’s first boutique in Canada at Montreal’s Cours Mont-Royal.
Menswear boutique Matinique in Cours Mont-Royal has been catering to the cosmopolitan man whose weekday lifestyle toggles from his “9 to 5″ to post-office leisure time effortlessly. And since August 4th, women can benefit the same treatment as the deluxe mall opens its sister boutique, InWear – the first in Canada. (READ MORE…)
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From TV to your closet: A good reason to be Mad about Banana Republic
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
A quick view of Banana Republic Mad Men inspired limited edition mini collection
Banana Republic helps us channel our inner Joan Holloway and Don Draper with its new exclusive mini collection inspired by the popular american TV show set in 1960′s New York, Mad Men™ – a favorite of mine. In collaboration with AMC and the show’s very own costume designer, Janie Bryant – tie neck tops, animal, flower prints, pencil skirts (READ MORE…)
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Rainbow on your wrist!!
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
It’s a real fall… a love fall for the Rainbow Watches by Folio Objects!!
Having an iPhone almost glued to your hand often dissipates the need to wear a watch to know time. But a quick look at the Rainbow Watch watches by Montreal company Folio Object, one could switch theory and give in to temptation. (READ MORE…)
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Didn’t I say I ♥ Converse?
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
An overview of Converse 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
When it comes to fashion, Fall is by far my favorite season, mainly because I love to layer clothes in a beautiful well, fashion and love wearing scarves. So whenever I get invites to see upcoming fall fashion, I’m like a kid in Disney! So shall I go ahead and start telling you some upcoming stuff for Fall? (READ MORE…)
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July 2011
Montreal’s Fashion & Design Festival 2011
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Halfway through the week, from August 3-6, downtown Montreal will be the scene for fashion and design, with one of its most popular festival, the Fashion & Design Festival on McGill College Ave. With 60 shows presenting creations of local top designer in the industry as well as retailers, multiple activities such as the High Heels Race and the Shopping Rallye, all fashionistas out here and there will get their run for their eyes, money and all that jazz. (READ MORE…)
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Toronto part 3 : MMVA pre-party street style
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
“Nails done, hair done, everything did”… yeah, we’re fancy, huh! – to follow the lines of artist Drake off his rightfully titled song “Fancy”. Gerardine and I are ready to hit the street looking fab in our dresses for an The Field MMVA pre-party, that a friend of ours was coordinating. (READ MORE…)
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June 2011
Montreal exhibits fashion like fine arts
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Don’t we love firsts? Some come spontaneously, others we anticipate. And today we must certainly have reasons to anticipate! From June 17th to October 2nd, the world of fine arts meets that of fashion as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ushers in the first international exhibition to celebrate fashion’s Enfant terrible – designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who also is celebrating the 35th anniversary of his eponymous label. (READ MORE…)
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Montreal or THE city of festivals
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
From mid-July to mid-August, Montreal is the host of many fun-filled amazing festivals, 11 of which are part of the Festimania collective, helping to make the city a world-class tourist destination. Featured image credit: www.lesbeautesdemontreal.com
Where are you planning to spend your summer? Bora Bora, London, Colorado, the Maldives?… Nice! But whether plan A or B, make sure you pass by the 514 area to take advantage of all it has to offer. Read on… I often find myself telling my out-of-town friends when they don’t know when to come visit Montreal, to do so in the summer. (READ MORE…)
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May 2011
DRESS SHOPPING REFERENCE – PART I : TRÈS CHIC STYLING
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
“Dear M, I have so many events this summer, six of which are weddings (none of them mine :-/) and I don’t have time to go all over the city to shop for outfits. Are there any specific shops you could direct me too? Any you recommend? Please, help! The Lazy shopper” When thinking dress shopping, what’s the boutique that first comes to mind? (READ MORE…)
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THE DRESS SHE SAID “I DO” IN…
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Lace. Satin. Tulle. Princess. Siren. Empress. White. Veil… Words that are attached to a day, a period where love prevails. A wedding. On April 29th, millions of viewers, were in front of their TVs witnessing THE royal wedding uniting Prince William and Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton. I, was not. My real interest towards it was to see the look of her dress and perhaps a replay of William’s face when Kate walks the aisle. (READ MORE…)
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VANS BY OTH SHOP – FOR SK8ERS AND +
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Back when I was in high school in the 90s and even before, as my own brother was one as well (during the Jason Lee era, before he became an actor), I would often observe them. Holding up their board, then pausing to analyze their next trick, and then dash forward at great speed leaping over concrete block, or to make their board flip a 360 to land back on it (or the ground), folowwed by the “oooooh” and “yeeehs” of their peers. (READ MORE…)
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classic |ˈklasik|
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
noun
1 a work of art of recognized and established value : his books have become classics.
• a garment of a simple, elegant, and long-lasting style.
• a thing that is memorable and a very good example of its kind : he’s hoping that tomorrow’s game will be a classic.
It is a known fact by years of observation that “fashion fades, only style remains the same”, to follow the very words of Coco Chanel (this lady sprouted many a good quotes in her lifetime). (READ MORE…)
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FOR LOVE OF LINGERIE
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
While attending fashion bloggers Candice Pantin of MontrealInFashionand Marjorie Joasil of MarjoriesCloset ‘sWomen’s Day event FabFemmes this past March 8th, we met lingerie designer and entrepreneur Liana Artinian of lingerie label GlobLove. (READ MORE…)
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LIA SOPHIA – FASHION, FUTURISM & EMPOWERMENT
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
It’s been a couple of years that I started a journey in easing jewelry into my personal style, starting with my eternal love for tennis bracelets and recently for earrings. It has now widely broaden to all types of jewelry and am glad to introduce you to the brand Lia Sophia. (READ MORE…)
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VINTAGE EYEWEAR GOLDMINE
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
A little more than a week ago, Gerardine and I stepped into a world where Hip Hop was real. It’s not all about rap and floor rock. It’s a lifestyle. And there we met Corey Shapiro, a man whose very brain is a gold mine in Hip Hop history, and is a tangible proof of its classic and perennial status. (READ MORE…)
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CONVERSE: WEARING HISTORY
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
It was not the end of winter that one morning I looked at the shoebox and automatically found myself smiling and wondered if the weather permitted me to slip my feet in my new smiling shoe, Converse Jack Purcell. I’ve been a Chuck Taylor fan for years now, going blindingly towards them in stores overlooking that older cousin of it (the Jack Purcell shoe exists since 1935, but Converse bought the … (READ MORE)
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THERE IS A NEW MAN IN MY LIFE…
HIS NAME IS FLUEVOG
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
‘Always hold on to the truth. Don’t let others sway your heart. Don’t compromise yourself for the sake of temporal groovyness. Be separate from the crowd that’s awash with normality by standing on a firm foundation. Never waver in your love or faith, and in all you do, please wear your shoes. (READ MORE)
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SUMMER FASHION AT GAP
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
As a nice transition to spring fashion, clothes are just getting lighter – in weight and hue, by the gradual brightness of the days. GAP’s new summer collection presents this element exactly. What I personally love with this collection is how polyvalent it is. It caters for daywear, cocktail-wear, office-wear, vacation wear, even for a looking-chic-doing-your-grocery wear. (Confession: I often like to look cute doing my groceries.) (READ MORE)
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FASHION TREND ALERT: AFRIQUE!
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
Last year was a memorable year! I must say that I was very happy that the World Cup was hosted by an African Country! It gave so much exposure to South Africa and also it created awareness for those who have a misconception of what Africa looks like.There is so much ‘richness’ in the African culture, it’s ridiculous! Although today I am talking about fashion, don’t get me started on the food over there. Wow!! (READ MORE)
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MY HEART SINGS BARILA!
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
I have always been a fan of black, although I had a strong color phase once and started wearing bright colors, there is NOTHING like a nice black outfit. Now that this is out of the way, I really had trouble with the black this Montreal Fashion Week season!!! Everything was sooo dark and drab, the music was ‘lifeless’ and the models looked bored. Thank God for a few designers (READ MORE)
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SHOULDER ISSUES
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
I have a quick comment to make, I can’t wait for the ‘shoulder frenzy’ to end! Last I checked, designers are the trendsetters right?! So as a fan when I have to sit and watch fashion shows, the clothes that I see on the runway are the indication of what’s to come for 2011-12 and I still see many exaggerated shoulders! I mean, that was so 2 years ago… (READ MORE)
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A NEW EYE IN MONTREAL FASHION
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
What I was excited about this past four days of fashion in Montreal is the list of new comers on the Marché Bonsecours runway such as Rachel F, Anomal Couture, Mulcair, and Melissa Nepton. I am glad to say that I was fairly pleased with what was shown. Though many played it safe, others gave me the ‘kick’ I was waiting for, at times more mature and conservative and other times fun and bold. (READ MORE)
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OMNICIENT BLACK
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Opposite of white, silhouette shrinker, heat absorber, the color black is also fall’s most popular color, and during this past MFW, it was no stranger to the runway, as every Fall/Winter collections… I really thought there would be a new “black” this season. Khaki maybe (*wink* to Europe fashion!). I’m saying all this, but deep down, I’m like many of you… I LOVE BLACK TOO – so sue me! (READ MORE)
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GRANDPA, CAN I BORROW YOUR HOMBURG, PLEASE?
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
The piece I believe were much seen and I believe will be much trendy next Fall/Winter will be very masculin vintage hats, such as the Hom9burg of the 1920′s and the fedoras of the 60′s. Preferably in black, dark browns or greys. It was all over the MFW runway. (READ MORE)
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CONFESSIONS OF A COMPULSIVE DREAMER
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
I have always dreamed of a life where there would be flashlights, people yelling out my name..you know!? just down right famous! Now there is nothing wrong with that picture right? Well you have to understand the intentions behind that vision, I wanted to be famous for the wrong reasons. I thought being famous would make me feel better about myself but it doesnt work like that! The work is definitely internal, no amount of fame… (READ MORE)
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MFW20 COVERAGE PROLOGUE
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
The 4 days that comprised the 20th edition of Montreal Fashion Week were full of lights, cameras, cocktails, fashion and beautiful surprises with newcomers who delivered quite well such as Vickie Joseph for NUi Fashion, with a young and hip collection or Melissa Nepton who has matured her style, bringing in a new set of clientele. More surprises came from Denis Gagnon who introduced a bold colored palette on the runway. (READ MORE)
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The 70′s… FASHIONABLY REVISITED
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
While in the genesis of the 20th edition of Montreal Fashion Week, let’s see what has been going on in the world of fashion outside of our city. The 70′s trend is now all over the major runways. I happen to pull out pictures of my mom from the 70′s pointing out which nice items she still had… she said no to all. Sad… just sad. (READ MORE)
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TASCHEN: TO BE FASHIONABLY LITERATE
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
TECHNICAL
fashion |ˈfa sh ən| noun 1 a popular trend, esp. in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior 2 a manner of doing something Etymology: From Old French façon, from Latin factio(n-), from facere ‘do, make.’(READ MORE)
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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
By Gerardine ‘Organik D’va’ Jeune
I never really understood what people meant when they said that patience is a virtue until I went to the New Spring-Summer 2010 collection by Winners presented by Girafe Communication. When it comes to the store Winners, there are many different opinions. Some people just love to go there and spend hours trying to find amazing pieces and others are just impatient with all the clothes and the idea of going through them is just an agony! (READ MORE)
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bESLEEK FOR SLICK SHOPPING
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
I say it and I’ll say it again… I am a MacGirl4Life =D So when it comes to the iPhone and its applications, I love to be on the lookout of what’s new and cool, especially to make my daily life a daily smooth drive. And so far, no complaint! That is why I plan to let you know of my new finds here on the blog. This week, my chosen app is… (READ MORE)
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Issue .01 – January 17, 2011
BASICALLY… GAP
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
The fashion brand GAP is going back to basics for its Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Following the upcoming seasons trends on rekindling with white, it plays it safe but strategic with the neutrals with dashes of pinks, blues, yellow, orange and shades of greys. Their pieces are the best compliments to any outfits – it is the collection’s strength. (READ MORE)
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GRACEFUL COMEBACK FOR TOM FORD
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Without much noise and media frenzy, and after a brief but well acclaimed and noted stunt as a movie director, 49-year-old American designer Tom Ford returns to his sketchbook (or on whatever his ideas appear) and presents a fresh new spring/summer 2011 women’s collection. (READ MORE)
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December 2010
EVER THINE, EVER MINE, EVER OURS
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
After attending the amazing Bridal Boudoir Affair two weeks ago (Organik D’va will tell you all about it soon), it got me thinking about, well… weddings. Particularly, my own wedding. I’m not engaged or anything, but it seriously got me thinking about the whole ordeal. Seeing the beautiful well crafted cakes, food galore handed to you on a silver platters left and right, photography services, honeymoon contests, table arrangements, the bridal fashion show… (READ MORE)
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November 2010
TRENDI : BOUTIQUE 2.0
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
EXT. SAINT-DENIS ST, MONTREAL – LATE MORNING
The chilly street is buzzing with morning walkers and cars, and M♥, on the westside sidewalk, walks her way through and pass them looking for an address. (READ MORE)
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OLD NAVY MAKES US DREAM OF CHILLY DAYS UNDER THE SUN
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
The dry snowflake that will fall and set on the tip of my nose and wrestle with its heat before it yields liquidly has not fallen down yet, and yet I enjoy its break time in the clouds. It gives me time to think of the aftermath of its army’s forthcoming wave… winter. My then daydreams alter from spending time with my family indoors, or hit the slopes with friends to finally learn how to snowboard, then soak at a scandinavian spa’s hammam nearby, to… (READ MORE)
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THISILK MAKES TEXTILE’S DIAMONDS
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
For those who know me, you may (or may not) have noticed that I do not wear earrings. I actually have a physical condition that prevents me from ever piercing my ears and wearing earrings (don’t be alarmed, it’s not life-threatening). However, I loooooove earrings, and now that I’m sporting a short ‘do, earrings would be the perfect accessory to add more femininity to my overall style. (READ MORE)
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MELISSA NEPTON’S SAHARA DESERT DREAM
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
Subtly rocking and waltzing to the sound of Saguenay’s metal & soft rock music band Cellos on Fire (they are amazing), the young and talented fashion designer Melissa Nepton presents her Spring/Summer 2011 collection at Montreal’s Koko Lounge. Drinks in hand, and munching on delicacies, Organik D’Va and I took an early day flight to the Saharan desert with this collection. Ooohs, aaahs and hmmms harmonized in the room as the models strut outfits, shoe-ing dark military or some sexy open-toed boots. ‘Magnifique’ combination, smartly styled by Montreal’s owned Yso. (READ MORE)
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PINK SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
With the days prefacing the upcoming November 5th Montreal “IT” event BREAST YOURSELF (a fundraiser presented as a grand glam fun-filled event for 500 lady guests and 50 very very lucky men, to help raise awareness and money to find a cure against breast cancer – read our post about it here), I decided to do something special. An all-PINK post. (READ MORE)
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BARILÀ POP-UP SHOP
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
While everyday is good to reward others and oneself and knowing that a year’s end is the time of heavy shopping, we are giving you great reason to do so. Keep reading… You’ve seen the clothes at Fashion Week, you’ve fantasized about the outfit… now’s the time to shop. (READ MORE)
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I WANT LANVIN… NOT FLOWERS
By Myriam ‘M♥’ Richard
It’s finally here! After weeks of anticipation, the Lanvin for H&M fashion show unveils. The show is a quirky, slightly humorous french hotel 4-minutes-25-seconds film sequence showing several moments-in-life of women staying at a hotel. Of course, they are all wearing Lanvin (except the maids, I think!). (READ MORE)
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DENIS. GAGNON. HUMAN.
***First article our new fashion collaborator*** By Deb Bee . Denis Gagnon, the well-known “darling of Quebec’s fashion scene” was always a mystical character, a very complex figure to most of us. Our admiration & respect for him, his work, is so immense that we tend to forget that he is human, just like the rest of us. (READ MORE…)
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the rest… coming soon!
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CITY LIFE: Montreal en Lumière Festival - Feb. 16-26, 2012
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It's the 13th edition, and still going strong. Montreal en Lumière is THE festival to enjoy the city in winter. As the largest winter festival in the world, visitors can enjoy hundreds of activities, from fine dining to to cool concerts, and many of these activities are free.
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