I’m back from the holiday break so posting will resume. We’re also switching hosting and migrating all the posts, so things may look a little wonky for the next few days.
Filed under: 2008, Sales, Stores, Vancouver | Tags: 2009, 212, deal, east pender, january, sale, sample sale, shopping, store, Vancouver
(212) in Gastown is having a studio sample sale! This takes place on January 17th and 18th at 204-111 E. Pender Street (a different location than their boutique). This includes samples, clearance sale items and past season items still kicking around.
Unlike many sample sales, they will be accepting Visa and Mastercard along with cash. Mark the date(s) on your calendar!
Filed under: 2008, Footwear, Trending, Women's Fashion | Tags: 2009, boots, emerging, Footwear, forecast, hi bandit, posso the spat, shoes, side button ankle boot, spats, trend, Trending
Yet another trend taken from the 18th century is set to gain momentum in 2009; this being spats. The beauty of the spat is the leather can be attached to any current ankle boot or pump you already have, which instantly makes it into a shiny new piece of footwear with an entirely different look.
I’m not too fond of the gladiator style “Posso the Spat” look; many of these are far too Roman-esque for my tastes and not at all elegant. The product shots below are from Hi Bandit; much more military like and traditional looking.
For those still wondering WTH is up with spats, a number of designers have been incorporating the spat concept into their footwear designs already, one being Gwen Stefani with her L.A.M.B. “Rosebury” ankle boot. In reality, any side ankle boot has taken influence from the original spat design.
Try something new…you’ll likely be one of the only people on the block brave enough to pull these off!
Filed under: 2008, Women's Fashion | Tags: 2008, audrey, clearance, coat, equestrian, go international, gossip girl, Hayden-Harnett, lambskin, leather, overcoat, sale, target, twill, winter
I’m talking about the “Audrey” ; a twill overcoat with lambskin leather detailing. This coat has a dash of equestrian without being too over the top. To add to its appeal, the Audrey coat is on Hayden-Harnett’s sale docket; priced at $210.40 (from $526).
Hayden-Harnett designs have been featured on shows such as Gossip Girl, and they currently have a special line designed specially for Target on sale now [preview photos of the entire line]; though those pieces are strictly accessory based.
Filed under: 2008, fashion crimes | Tags: Christian Audigier, hideous, tattoo, ugly, why why why
He got that scrawled on his back. It’s as well designed as his pieces!
Filed under: 2008, Accessories, Women's Fashion, jewelery | Tags: affordable, chain necklace, clone, givenchy, inspired by, jewelery, lookalike, multi strand necklace, necklace, topshop
After a four months’ wait, Topshop has come out with a lookalike multi strand chain necklace (with trademark charms of course) to give with Givenchy’s fans with less of a budget than $2k something to claw for. This piece isn’t gold (the metal isn’t even identified; we’re only given “metal fiber”), but at savings of $1,915 I suppose we shouldn’t complain too loudly.
Filed under: 2008, Children's Fashion, Stores | Tags: children's clothing, expensive, Fashion!, fcuk, french connection, kids, online, shopping, style
Don’t kid yourself (har, har)…this one isn’t for the faint of wallet. FCUK has begun creating mini versions of some adult staples; having pea coats, leather jackets and flapper dresses among them. After all, what child should have to live without their very own dry clean only dress?
I would suggest these threads for your ankle biters only if you have an abundance of expendable cash, or send your laundry out; since most of the nicer pieces are dry clean only. With dresses averaging out at $100 and jackets hovering at the $200 mark, these aren’t for thrifty parents.
Though I think we can all admit your kid will look pretty awesome if decked out in FCUK Kids, I can’t get past the fact that a similar jacket can be found at Superstore by Joe Fresh for $39.
From left to right: Miller Leather jacket ($298), Kinicke Pea coat ($178), Starlight sequin dress ($108)
Though this is indeed currently only a rumor, I will have to wonder what the *@^% Philip Green was smoking when he decided that it would be a fashionable choice to have Christina Aguilera “design” a range for mega Brit retailer Topshop. Not only that, but he is willing to part with £4 million for
This woman is not known for her good taste; even if we conveniently forget the heinous “dirrty” phase she traded in for voluptuous motherhood; I don’t know one person that takes dressing moderately seriously that would want to have even an accessory inspired by this pop culture travesty.
Would you want to look like this whole lotta woman? I certainly hope not.
Filed under: 2008, Sales, Stores, Women's Fashion | Tags: not quite boxing, online, sale, shopping, store, topshop, Women's Fashion
They aren’t calling it a “boxing” sale, but hey, we’ll [almost] take anything Topshop will give us. The sale varies from piece to piece, but many good items are at 50% off. Below are some of my picks for top buys; or check out the entire sale here.
From left to right: Can Can Frill Dress ($60; $60% off), Cardigan By Simone Shailes ($300; $210 off), Pencil Skirt by Boutique ($50; $60 off), High Waisted Sequin Trouser ($70; $65 off)
From left to right: Print Check Biker Jacket ($50; $60 off), Stripe Double Waistcoat ($30; $35 off), Slashed Velvet Jacket ($140; $120 off), Frill Neck Bomber Jacket ($60; $65 off),
It’s over, and we all [hopefully] survived. I hope your holidays were memorable and delicious. Now dust off those holiday shoes and start preparing for New Years (it’s only five days from today!)
Filed under: 2008, Footwear, Sales, Vancouver, Women's Fashion | Tags: 2008, aldo, ankle boot, boots, buckle, Footwear, motorcycle boot, shoes, virgie boot, winter, zipper
Let’s face facts, here: winter is not the time for heeled boots. In the spirit of not dressing like you’re about to hit the slopes, may I suggest the delightfully buckle and zipper laden Virgie boot by Aldo.
Think of it this way; these boots will go swimmingly with all the buffalo check you’ve purchased in the last month (or perhaps it’s just me?)
Filed under: 2008, Reviews, Stores, Vancouver | Tags: christmas shopping, craptacular, customer service, review, store, Vancouver, zara
Everyone knows that the clothing retail industry is one of the most difficult jobs to have during the holiday season, and when I get dodgy service around this time of year I really try to look the other way.
Last evening I was in the Robson Street Zara store attempting to find my mother something for Christmas. Of course I saw a million things for myself, an asymmetrical zipper buffalo check jacket being one of these items. I saw a large sign above the rack screaming “30% off” at me, and that was the straw that broke the weakened sale camel’s back. I had to have it.
When I approach the woman to pay, I confirmed that the piece was indeed on sale as the rack identified, and I was told [in a very rude tone] that the jacket had been mis-stocked. Even when I counter questioned about why there were multiples of the same jacket placed on the same rack, she told me I was mistaken. After hearing this, she states that the jacket has already been marked down. I told her that this was false advertising, and did not shine the store in a positive light. She made it very clear that she couldn’t give less of a [expletive], and asked me if I wanted it or not.
Having bought four people’s entire gift range (at the cost of $250) at this store the previous week, I was thoroughly annoyed at the lack of customer service and the shopgirl’s problem solving skills. I hear that this is a difficult time of year, but if it’s your job then f’ing deal with it or find another place of work.
Any prospective shoppers of this location, prepare yourself for this kind of treatment.
Filed under: 2008, Stores | Tags: boutique, Fashion!, obedient sons, online shopping, style
Great news for men everywhere; Obedient Sons have opened up online shop.
Their buying environment is very male friendly; their interface breaks down their pieces into prospective wearing opportinities and is fairly explanatory in that sense. The site is currently very limited by selection; I assume this will change once they get the hang of this whole online retail thing.
I’m interested to see how they develop the concept of this store, and wonder if other menswear retailers will follow suit (pun fully intended).
Filed under: 2008, Random | Tags: brass knuckles, multi function, Random, umbrella, umbuster, who thinks of this shit, wtf
Brass knuckles on your umbrella? How utterly convenient.
How could you have lasted this long without them in your coat pocket? Despite its multi function purposes (and really only 50% potentially violent, though that depends if you’re Britney Spears), the Umbuster has been labeled a Class 5 Weapon in Australia (probably more locations as well); this means you must have a license to brandish it.
At €225 you will have to dig deep in those pockets to be dry and a potential Matrix bad-ass, but hey, nothing comes for free these days.
Filed under: 2008, Giveaways | Tags: calvin klein, gift package, obsession giveaway, winner
…Giselle! Her name’s paper was picked by a non partisan drawer out of one of my toques.
Congrats, the entire package is yours!
