STYLE – Page 32 – Girl Who Would be KING on Life, Style and INSPIRATION.

style & design – are we taking FUR too FAR?

The French luxury house of Céline has always been synonymous with class and quality. Then I came across this ad in “W” from the spring 2013 collection.

While we always wish for designers to make shoes that are both fashionable and comfortable, has Phoebe Philo (designer for the house) taken things too far?

For a fashion show which entertains fun, shock and presentation to get the brands basic message across, I can understand these furry Birkenstock like sandals and slingbacks. However they look like hippie shoes with furry blue and white trim. Sure, they are probably heaven for our feet, but would you ever actually wear them?

And, while the spring pumps are a more traditional silhouette, who will buy these shoes? *I cannot imagine where I’d wear them – maybe by the pool if I had one.

Hmm...but they do look comfy. — Hmm…but they do look comfy.

Here’s someone else’s take: If Big Bird and Elmo were cross-dressers and were looking for shoes to match their feathers and fur – perfection! Hey Céline, I’m still a fan but I’ll pass on the shoes for now. The bags…now that’s another story!

*Says the same girl who recently purchased these sensible “go with anything” turquoise suede shoes.

but Please don't step on them! — but Please don’t step on them!

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décor & design – It’s a Mod Mod World!

It’s Modernism week in Palm Springs. I think they invented Mid Century Modern.

It’s so opposite of my current home style but because it’s so different I kind of like it. Maybe I’ll even consider it for my next place – especially if that place is in Palm Springs.

Paris, Tokyo, New York, Rome……Just Kidding!

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style & design – the wonderful world of WOLFORD

I can’t imagine a world without Wolford! I’ve never enjoyed wearing stockings so much and they’ve made it difficult to go back to basics. Wolford is a remarkable brand onto themselves. A stunning range of fashion tights & hosiery incomparable to anything else on the current market. Basically no other stocking can compare. They make a fashion statement on their own. Instead of putting your stockings on last, you put these on first and then find something to go along. Most likely people won’t be able to take their eyes off your legs so you can stick on the plainest dress or skirt overtop and it will look great.

Wolford is known mainly for glamorous legwear but they’ve grown to include an international premium brand of ready-to-wear, lingerie, swimwear and accessories. The company whose head office is located in Austria, spans over 60 years and fulfills their claim of being both unique and unmistakable. For instance their sought after bodysuits do not have any seams.

In the late 1990s, the company’s advertising campaign was shot by the photographer Helmut Newton.

Rachel D. from Los Angeles, Ca has this to say: The gentleman who gave me my first pair of Wolford tights sparked a serious and expensive addiction. These beautiful patterned tights are warm, cozy and totally sexy. I went back and bought a pair of twenties-style fishnets that make me feel like a million bucks. Sexy legs deserve the best in hosiery. Wolford is the only way to go!

Luz C. from Brooklyn, N.Y. writes: Once you go Wolford, you’ll never go back. I’ve had some pairs for years and washed them many, many times without ever seeing a degradation in quality or durability. I would say if you can swing it price-wise, they are one hundred percent worth the cost. I would always prefer to pay more for something of good quality that will last a long time than pay a low price for something of poor quality that I’m going to have to replace ten times.

Poster with bodysuit & stockings — Poster with **Wolford** bodysuit & stockings

Vancouver Location is at 753 Burrard St. (between Robson & Alberni).

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style & design – 50 shades of chocolate

While on the subject of chocolate I thought about posting a few photos of things I really like ….in Chocolate.

HAIR – Rich Chocolate with a hint of Caramel and ZERO calories.

A chocolate brunette — A well- coiffed Eva Longoria from Desperate Housewives. Photo – Marie Claire magazine.

And a CUTE CHOCOLATE LAB PUP.

A brown bed for pup — Chocolate dog – Chocolate bed

A lovely home theatre - but not mine. — A lovely home theater – so comfy you may fall asleep watching the movie.

Multi chocolate bedroom — Multi-chocolate bedroom

a prefer this mix of white, milk & caramel. — I prefer a mix of white, milk & caramel.

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style & design – Fabulous & Fashionably Fala

Let me introduce to you Fala Chien

Fala is a fashion designer with her own line, a friend and someone I worked with at 4^th Ave. Boutique. She’s a quadruple threat….young, smart, talented and beautiful. Fala currently spends her time jetting between New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai & Taiwan. She recently showcased her newest collection at New York Fashion week where she garnered attention from the media and was named new up and coming designer. You go girl!

Fala’s signature: simple, playful garments, each with its own unique personality like dresses that can be worn inside out, dress and jacket alter-egos with adjustable sleeves and other adaptable combinations. As Fala says, “fashion should be fun and playful.”

ABOUT FALA CHIEN – As a professional woman and a fashion designer, Fala understands the difficulty of balancing strength and femininity. This is the reason Fala is inspired to design clothing that make women feel both sexy and powerful at the same time. Her aim is to present clothing with “multi-wear” functionality that can be worn from morning until night. Simple yet Detailed. After ten years of working in various areas of the fashion industry, Fala debued her brand during Vancouver Fashion Week in 2008. Since then, she has been featured in several prestigious international fashion shows, and has often appeared in fashion magazines and newspapers worldwide. In addition, “Fala” by Fala Chien has become the brand of choice for many celebrities when they attend movie premieres and fashion events. From New York to Hong Kong, one can detect the newest collection from “Fala” by Fala Chien in many local prestigious boutiques & shops. I’m so proud of you Fala & I love my clothes made by you.