STYLE – Page 22 – Girl Who Would be KING on Life, Style and INSPIRATION.

Style – WHITEout!

Who loves wearing all white, all the time?

Okay, I’m talking mainly on vacation here but it’s great that white or versions of white (like off-white, winter white, antique white, ivory, & cream) are being worn more in winter now.

In a perfect world I would be wearing white (and its various counterparts) with colourful accents like jewelry, scarves and shoes with wild abandon & no need to carry a clorax bleach pen (not unlike tide-to-go but for whites only) because nothing would get in the way of spoiling my whites. Not chocolate, not coffee, not red wine nor spices like saffron and tumeric. It would just always remain unstained and looking pure. In other words, perfect right?So, it was super exciting to find out (from another blog I follow so you see – what goes around, comes around) that The Webster, Miami and Bon Marché, Paris were collaborating on an all-white collection. There are more than 50 designers involved in the partnership across fashion, beauty, and home, including Chanel, Dior, Chloe… and the list goes on and on. The best part is also the worst part – all-white designs will only be available from The Webster and Bon Marché – but only until February 21, 2015. Yes, it will feel extra special because of this but if you don’t live in either locale you better hurry up and book your ticket. Not much time left.

Okay, I’m ready to book my flight to Miami or Paris. Who’s with me?

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Style: Orange is the new Black

I always knew that orange was a neutral!From beauty looks to fashion, orange has become a key wardrobe essential adding much needed brightness and colour to your winter wardrobe. From delicious tangerine to carrot shades and lighter honey hues, it’s all about injecting a little warmth into your wardrobe by adding powerful energy into your look.

The fiery hue was seen on the catwalk throughout fashion week, from orange stained lips at New York Fashion Week, to striking designs at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Designers are jumping on board this dynamic trend combining it with luscious floral prints, contrasting paneling and sculptured detailing with unique fabrications. The hue has been cropping up time and time again in anything from true, juicy shades to red-tinged bricks and rusts.

Style Tips On Wearing Orange:

Don’t be afraid to mix with colour. Orange looks fab with yellow or similar hues for a striking look.
It’s okay to wear black with a vibrant orange but just make sure tobreak up the look with silver jewelery or contrasting accessories. You don’t want to look like a pumpkin.
Dress down with denim. Nothing adds a cool girl vibe more than teaming orange with skinny leg denim.
Add a feminine vibe with a sheer blouse or long-line tunic. This fabric and style adds a flattering and sophisticated touch.
Add white! Think a crisp white blazer jacket over an orange blouse.
Mix with prints. A floral printed orange top teamed with classic black pants.
Start out small. Add an orange clutch, beaded necklace or cocktail ring for a vibrant touch that is not too out there.
Add jewellery like orange beaded earrings, a statement necklace or stacked bangles to inject some flavour.
Orange shoes and an orange bag (both of which I have) only feels right for summer or resort wear.
For a casual weekend look, team with your favourite pair of jeans.
For the office, opt for a vibrant orange blouse teamed with a neurtral coloured pencil skirt and heels.
For night, you can easily vamp up a classic LBD with an orange clutch or jewels.
Coach short trench

Burberry brit orange-brown short trench

Above all, don’t be afraid to make a statement with this gorgeous colour.

I also love these trench coats perfect to pick up your mood on a rainy day.

What about you? How would you incorporate orange into your style?

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Style: Hipster

To HUG and to HOLDThere’s nothing worse than running or hiking with an overloaded fanny pack. And we need to carry our keys, our phones (god forbid we leave them for a little while) some cash, wipes and a lipstick. The very basics of an active lifestyle.

My sister gave me this as a stocking stuffer so that it can easily slip over my workout pants. At least for the several pairs that don’t come equipped with hidden pockets but thank you Lululemon for finally making some that do feature a zipper or hidden pocket here and there. It has two zippered pockets to make it convenient for stashing a few necessary items. It would also come in very handy for traveling not to mention more stylish than a money belt. They come in different colors and styles too. Oh yes; I will be wearing it often.

Live Life Hands Free. Blend fashion and functionality!

*Sisters get your phones out of your bras!! In all seriousness, we recommend that when your phone is carried close to your body (hipS-sister or not), it should be in “airplane mode” or turned off. We do not know with 100% certainty what the effects of cell phone use are on the body. Let’s be safe, our bodies are precious. Get into the habit.

Fits most phones including iPhone 6 plus and Samsung Galaxy.

And what a nice touch that some money will be donated to a very worthy cause:

How do you secure your belongings while running/hiking/working out?

Website: http://hipssister.com

STYLE

style – Cape Town, any town.

We can all use a good cover up.

There’s something chic about wearing a cape. At this time of year it’s not a constant but for in between the wet and very cold weather for those “off days” you can certainly pull it off (or on).
I think it’s a must in a woman’s wardrobe.
On the Autumn/Winter 2014 catwalk scene capes were coveted in a big way – check the Burberry (think trench and blanket style), Saint Laurent (tartan button-down) and Valentino (embroidered, shin-length) shows for a heads up on how to wear yours.

Shown here are some of my favourite caped crusaders.

And as a serious style maven, it’s no surprise that Sarah Jessica Parker got her hands on one of Burberry’s much sought after monogrammed capes.

SJP with her twin daughters wearing Burberry. — SJP (with her twin daughters) wears Burberry.

I’m imagining dlk

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style – APARTMENT

The Crème de la Crème SHOPHere is another very versatile shop I want to share with you.

I’m a BIG advocate of one-stop shopping In this place you can not
only get something great to wear or carry….but you can pick up some pretty nice herbal teas, a gift for a mom-to-be,dishes for your dog, a lavatory mist and a little something to read.

Or a HAT!

Not bad right?

1199 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver

Photos: d. king

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Style: Hooray for HOLLYWOOD

Who can blame us for getting sidetracked in Hollywood, the SHOP?!

On the way to the Vancouver Home & Design show my sister took me to one of her favourite little boutiques that is sure to become one of mine. It is chock full with a wide variety of stuff we love. Here are some photos:

289 Davie Street
FACEBOOK: hollywood boutique

like beauty products

Clothing

Lingerie (on sale)

cute perfumy evening bags – Milan

Which of the perfume bottle evening bags do you like best?

Art & Culture

Style: Artful cutting-edge

MUST LOVE MATISSE!

To compliment the new “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which opened October 12th, here are some Fall/Winter 2014 looks that evoke some of the artist’s most famous works.The masterful combination of contrast, line and color that Matisse was able to create with scissors is no doubt something that fashion designers today strive for as they cut their garments.

Perhaps these images will inspire you so much that you’ll want to go at your clothes with a pair of scissors…“Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs,” is on view at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City October 12, 2014 through February 8,2015

Maybe a scarf or t-shirt but not the whole shebang for me. How about you?

Source: garancedore.com

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Style – stay chic even while you SLEEP

I love loungewear!

Apartment, the Shop

It’s evening ~~or not~~, you’re at home ~~or not~~, it’s cold outside, you’re ready to relax, to be warm, comfy, cosy, and unwind in a pair of snuggly PJ’s. Don’t you?

These luxe and loungy choices makes looking chic so easy, you could do it in your sleep.

TopShop

THE PAJAMA PARTY!

This photo (from Olivia von Halle’s latest lookbook) makes me want to put on some girly pajamas, invite my best girlfriends over, pop some champagne, and frolic in the British countryside.

Photo by Grace Atwood via [StripesandSequins]
That last part might not be so realistic, but seriously… how dreamy is this image!? The pajamas made of 100% silk, were inspired by Coco Chanel’s lounging pajamas and designed to be something glamorous enough to have a gin & tonic in before bed… a girl after my own heart.

You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for casual style…even at home or at bedtime.

Bottoms Up my friends!

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Words…little style pick-me-ups

Sometimes we gals just need a little style pick-me-up

Lauren Hutten from a Bazaar fashion shoot.

Glam up your day with a few fashion quotes from some favorite designers, style icons & girl crushes.

“Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.” —Alexander Wang

What you can wear on your day off to walk your pink poodle — DO NOT let a pink poodle upstage you at any given moment – remember You set the stage!

“The most important thing to remember is that you can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes, but you’ve got to have a good spirit on the inside. That’s what’s really going to make you look like you’re ready to rock the world.” – Alicia Keys at a Giorgio Armani party in New York, 2009.“I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet.” – Carrie Bradshaw

“You can’t be melancholy in fashion because people don’t respond to it.” —Isaac Mizrahi

Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.” —Lauren Hutton

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Style – the Great White

SHIRT

A crisp, white button-down shirt is one of the most important pieces in a womans wardrobe. It must be spotless whether it be long, short, fitted or loose and above all… perfect!

Ask any stylist or wardrobe consultant what the most important staple in a woman’s wardrobe is, and you can almost guarantee the answer you will be met with is a classic white blouse. For decades, white blouses for women have been both a basic workwear go-to and a stylish statement. The versatility is unmatched and the variations are endless.

Looking at both historical and modern perspectives, it is clear that white blouses for women will never lose their relevancy.

The white shirt can even be worn to black-tie events.

Layer your collar and cuffs with some statement knitwear, likeLupita Nyong'o on the Miu Miu front row. — **Layer your collar and cuffs** with some statement knitwear, likeLupita Nyong’o on the Miu Miu front row.

tunic style worn — tunic style paired with a classic black pant.

A white shirt is a true workhorse. It will see you through all seasons and all occasions. It will look fresh, sporty, relaxed and SEXXXY! What more can you ask for from one simple piece!?

Do you have a favourite?

Source: http://stylepremiere.com and http://oprah.com