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My Fashion Picks + Wishlist for Christmas 2020

Every year, my friends and I send each other our Christmas wishlists so we can buy each other exactly what we want. It’s always super fun to go back through the years and see what kind of stuff I wanted and what kind of things I ended up receiving. If people ask me what I want for Christmas this year, I can just send them this blog post! By no means am I expecting to receive anything on this list, but I just think it will be fun to look back on this 🙂 At the end of the day, I will probably end up buying the things that I want on my own eventually!

Platform Converse

Screenshot from Converse

Herschel Tote Bag

Screenshot retrieved from Urban Outfitters

Peta & Jain Handbags

Screenshot retrieved from Princess Polly

Cropped Denim Jacket

Screenshot retrieved from Zara

Levi’s Ribcage Jeans

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Cropped Bomber Jacket

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The Blazer

Hi everyone and welcome back to another week of blogging! This week’s blog post is all about blazers. Blazers are perfect for all seasons because they come in many different colours and materials. They are styled perfectly when thrown over a blouse or even a hoodie. The trendiest pattern we have been seeing over the […]

The Trendiest Christmas Gift Guide

Hi everyone and welcome back to another week of blogging! As the holidays are quickly approaching, I thought that this week would be perfect to post a holiday gift guide to give you guys some inspiration and ideas of what to get your friends! This guide is mainly girlier gift ideas but they can work […]

Dad Pants

Hi guys and welcome back to another week of blogging! This weeks blog post is all about the dad pant. Dad pants are the perfect pair of pants if you’re looking for something comfy but classy and trendy to wear. Over the past few months we have seen this pant come into style because of […]

The Ultimate Fall Boot

Hi guys and welcome to another week of blogging here at Falling for Fashion! This week’s blog post will be all about finding the perfect boot for you. In this post I will be introducing you guys to some of my favourite boots we have been seeing this season. Boots and booties are the perfect […]

5 Footwear Essentials Under $250 For A Minimal Closet

White Sneaker

Screenshot retrieved from the Princess Polly website

If you couldn’t tell by all of my previous posts, I’m a big fan of white sneakers. It dresses things down and makes things casual, but also keeps the outfit pretty clean and sleek. I don’t think you can go wrong with a Nike Air Force 1, but if you do want to keep yourself apart from others, Windsor Smith shoes are a great alternative that gives off the same look! The Carte White Leather Sneaker have a nice platform and sporty look to them.

Statement Sneaker

Screenshot retrieved from the Nike website

As opposed to a white sneaker that keeps everything sleek, I think a statement sneaker can really change up a basic outfit for the better. Before going hunting for the perfect statement sneaker, make sure to think about the colours in your closet + the vibes that you are going for. I have been eyeing the Nike Air Max 270 React SE sneaker, but can’t seem to bring myself to buy them. Although this is the case, I can’t deny that it’s a pretty shoe with a colour-way that I’ve never seen until now. I’m not that big of a sneakerhead since I only wear white shoes on the daily, but it would be fun to expand my sneaker collection when I gain the budget for it. Nike Air Jordans would be a cool collection item in the future.

Chelsea Boot

Screenshot retrieved from the Urban Outfitters website

I’ve owned Chelsea Boots since high school, and I’ve always felt like it elevated an outfit that I would normally wear with sneakers. It’s another one of those footwear essentials that you can wear dressed up or dressed down. It’ll also keep your ankles warm from windy weather. Chelsea Lug Boots, in particular, are in style right now – so cop yourself a pair! For Black Friday this year, I actually bought a pair online at Urban Outfitters for a good deal. The UO Mira Chunky Chelsea Boot offers the same classic vibe with just a little bit of streetwear and grunge.

A Nice Sandal or Slide

Screenshot retrieved from the Garage website

In the summer, your feet can get a little too toasty in a sneaker or boot. With that being said, opting for a nice slide is essential to keep the outfit cohesive but airy! I would opt for these – clad with any nail polish colour is a must! The Steve Madden Lorna Mules are sleek black with a little bit of a heel to make you just a tad bit taller. Exposing the ankle elongates your legs, which also gives off the illusion of having longer legs and being taller. I personally think these mules look sleeker than a heel… but maybe that’s because I wouldn’t opt for a heel at any point.

Slippers

Screenshot retrieved from the UGG website

Most people don’t mention slippers when they think about the necessary footwear. Honestly, I didn’t think about it until a few months ago when I invested in a pair of slippers and realized that I stopped suffering from extremely cold feet. It was life-changing. UGG perfects the art of the slipper. If you enjoy the classic slipper from previous years, you can’t go wrong with their closed-toe Scuffette II slipper which offers a plush wool lining. If you want something a little more extreme and stylish, UGG has recently garnered attention with their Fluff Yeah Slides, which come in many vibrant colours and platforms. You either hate them or you love them. I can vouch for investing in house slippers for forever, especially since working from home is the vibe now!

My Picks for the Aritzia Winter Event Sale

The end of November is always a good time for Aritzia friends to stock up on their favourite pieces, so here are my picks for what to buy during their sale. They started their Black Five-Day Warm-Up sale today, which includes some items for a deep discount. Their clientèle pre-sale event goes from November 20th-25th, where everything is basically 10-20% off. This sale goes out to the public from the 26th-30th. I will be including items that are both from the deep discount section as well as regular discount items. The only thing to keep in mind is the Aritzia return policy can be dodgy when it comes to sale items, so make sure to review that + the size/colour you are buying before you make the final decision.

Deep Discounts

These items are a part of the Black Five-Day Warm-Up sale that started today, so I think these items will sell out pretty quick. Get your hands on them before they’re gone.

The Kahlo Robe

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

This is more of a spring/summer item, but I personally think it’s such a classic piece that it will never go out of style. Originally $228, it’s now discounted at $113.99. I was originally going to buy this one at regular price, but thankfully it’s on sale! I honestly didn’t think I’d ever see this robe at such a discounted price, so this one is my #1 pick for this sale. The ‘Bone’ and ‘Stone Taupe’ colours are really nice and versatile.

The Hadwyn Blouse

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

This is another item that I wanted during the summer but I couldn’t justify the price. Originally at $110, now at $54.99 – you can’t really beat that price. It’s a really nice blouse that can be dressed up or dressed down.

The Freshman Pant

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

High-rise straight-leg pants are really in fashion right now, and these ones are spot-on for the season. These ones are at $48.99 down from $98. I would buy these if I wasn’t so short, but if you’re a bit taller than 5’2 then these would be amazing. I love the way that they styled them on the website. Preppy = in.

The Everly Camisole

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

These camisoles are extremely easy to pair with blazers or coats if you aren’t into the cropped-style of many other camisoles. The silhouette is classic and modest. They’re also double-lined so it won’t be see-through. These ones are at $28.99 down from $58.

Regular Discounts

As I said earlier, the whole store is 10-20% off when the sale is released to the public from November 26th-30th.

Sweatsuits

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

All of their sweat-fleece items are selling out really quick, so pick them up before they are all gone. They have a multitude of different fits + rises on their crewnecks, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. With that being said, it’s super easy to find a fit that will cater to anyone and everyone. I’m a personal fan of their mega sets – the mega sweatpants and mega crew sweatshirts. The oversized fit on these pieces are *chef’s kiss* so go check those ones out if you aren’t sure what you’ll enjoy. Here’s a link to their sweat-fleece guide if you wanna check out their designated page for their sweatsuits. I really enjoy the way that they advertise their sweatsuits on this page.

The Super Puff!!

Screenshot retrieved from the Aritzia website

From my experience from previous years, this is the only time that the Super Puff goes on sale. If you’ve been eyeing them for a while – now is the time. I made a whole post about the Super Puff, so if you want to know more about my thoughts about the Super Puff, check it out here!

The Perfect Puffer

Welcome to another week of blogging! This week’s blog post will be all about puffer jackets. By now I’m sure you have all seen a friend or a celebrity rock the timeless puffer. What is a puffer jacket? A puffer jacket, also known as a down jacket, is a quilted or padded jacket that is […]

Must Need: Sweatsuits

Hey there and welcome back to another week of blogging! This week’s blog post is all about sweatsuits. Let’s take a journey back eight months to March. It is the beginning to middle of the month and a Covid-19 outbreak is found in Vancouver. All of the toilet paper shelves are empty and people are […]

The Return of Converse

Hi guys and welcome back to another week of blogging. This week’s blog post is all about the return of Converse. You many be confused about what I mean by “the return of” because I guess you can say Converse have never really gone out of style. Although they never have really gone out of […]

The Pleated Tennis Skirt

Hey guys and welcome back to another week of blogging! This week’s post is all about tennis skirts. Over the past five months we have seen the pleated tennis skirt come into style, mainly because of the influence of TikTok. Many popular influencers, specifically on TikTok have been seen wearing a pleated tennis skirt. These […]

Rihanna’s ANTI

Going to do a little #tbt in my part. I remember when Rihanna came out with ANTI in 2016 and she gifted the first 1-million copies of the album to the fans. I flipped out. In my opinion, ANTI is Rihanna’s best and most cohesive work.

To go along with this fabulous album, Rihanna commissioned renowned photographer, Paolo Roversi, to photograph for her 2016 album, ANTI. These images can be seen as the single artworks for songs like Bitch Better Have My Money, Kiss It Better, and Needed Me.

So obsessed with these images till today. Combining the elegance, surrealistic and evocative style of Roversi’s photography, Rihanna’s confidence and sensuality, and Alastair McKimm’s high-end street fashion. Unfortunately, I cannot find the make-up artist and hair stylist for this photoshoot. Which is a shame, because the work is superb. Once I find them, I will be sure to update this post.

Until then, please enjoy more of the images from the album shoot:

Photography by Paolo Roversi // Fashion Styled by Alastair McKimm, i-D Magazine’s Fashion Director.

Kristian Schuller for Vogue India (2017)

For Vogue India’s 10th anniversary issue in 2017, Vogue India commissioned photographer, Kristian Schuller, to photograph couture pieces by designers in which they were employed to create looks inspired by one of the 29 states in India.

Team Credits

Photographer: Kristian Schuller // Creative Diretor: Peggy Schuller // Fashion Stylists: Priyanka Kapadia & Anaita Adajania // Set Designer: Peggy Schuller // Model: Pritika Swarup

Photographer 4: Ethan James Green

Ethan James Green started in the fashion industry as a model, starring in campaigns like Calvin Klein. With the aid of photographer mentor, David Armstrong, Green swapped modeling for photography. 

Self-portrait

Quickly, photography thrusted Green into portraits displaying looks of candor, simplicity, while exploring sexual and gender identity.

Portraits of queer youth, for Wall Street Journal

Green’s distinct photographic vision articulates an aristocratic sensibility that resonates with the work with famed photographer, Diane Arbus (below is an example of Arbus’ image and examples of Green’s street portraits to show you the influence Arbus has on Green’s style).

Photo by Diane Arbus

Photos by Ethan James Green for Love Magazine

Bringing intimacy and authenticity to fashion. Commonly seen using natural light, Green favours the evenness of diffused light, bringing not only drama through the posing of models, but also fully exposing his viewers to the rawness of his black and white portraits through his subjects. 

With his time as a photographer, Green articulated his sense of style through fashion campaigns and look books for the likes of Fendi, Helmut Lang and Alexander McQueen. 

Ethan James Green for Fendi

Becoming even more prolific, Green is commissioned to photograph for top tier fashion magazines, such as Vogue, W Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Dazed, and countless others.

(Left to right) First & second images: American Vogue // Third & fourth images: Dazed Magazine // Fifth & sixth images: W Magazine // Seventh & eighth images: Wall Street Journal

I think Green’s been so successful in such a short amount of time, is because his imagery is classic. There is such authenticity in his images that really captures a human being’s persona. Similar to documentary styled photography, it resonates with human emotion–like you can see the subject without a facade.

The combination between his simple style, the fashion and the model’s energy, there are narratives his photos that cannot be replicated. Probably explains the reason why Green has become a favourite in photographing celebrities, personalities, and politicians.

(Left to right) First image: Joaquin Phoenix for Vanity Fair // Second image: Megan Thee Stallion for i-D Magazine // Third image: Cynthia Erivo for American Vogue // Fourth image: Mayor Pete Buttigieg for American Vogue // Fifth image: Ashton Sanders for Another Man Magazine // Sixth image: RuPaul for Interview Magazine

The saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is the best explanation I have regarding Green’s photographs. Even with posed images, they hold greats amount of emotion–truly capturing a narrative in each photograph he takes.

Here are some behind the scenes video clips of some of his photoshoots:

To view more of his work, check out his Instagram: @ethanjamesgreen.

TUSH Magazine’s Scarfschützen

I wanted to showcase this specific editorial, because of its styling. The first image of the editorial from TUSH Magazine’s editorial titled, “ScarfschĂĽtzen,” utilizes face-paint to replicate the Pucci patterned headscarf on the face that creates a camouflage effect that highlights the eyes of the model.

Keep on scrolling to see the rest of the images!

Photography Style

I am a great admirer of photographers who are able to use simple setups to create impactful images. In fashion, the impact relies on the model and their ability to–basically–sell the clothes they are wearing.

The photography style is very much like Richard Avedon and Steven Meisel where the simple backdrop is utilized. However, what makes these images look so angelic and soft is the use of diffused light that spreads evenly across the image: minimizing shadows and highlights.

Notice the basic backdrops and how they bring focus to the models and the fashion.

Team Credits

Photographer: Armin Morbach // Hair: Stelli // Make-up: Loni Baur // Fashion Stylist: Arthur Mayadoux // Body-paint: Milla De Wet // Models: Emily Liptow & Lia Marie (Modelwerk), Samuel (Iconic Management) // Photo Retouch: Sebastian Reuter // Digital Operator: Bastian Achard // Photo Assistant: Alex Craddock & Simon Stock // Make-up Assistant : Melanie Krieg // Styling Assistant: Mathilde Chaize

Fashion Stylist: Ibrahim Kamara

Signed to the coveted Art + Commerce agency as a fashion stylist, Ibrahim Kamara has taken his creative integrity and pushed it forward into artistic works of art.

Photo by Kristin-Lee Moolman

Ibrahim Kamara’s creative choices in his styling is radically unique. In my opinion, Kamara is one of the most brilliant fashion stylists in the industry. There is a whimsy-apocalyptic-grunge about the way he dresses his subjects. From use of netting, oversized fixtures as headpieces and even as shoes, Kamara bridges the world of reality and fantasy.

An aspect of Kamara’s styling that I admire is his ability to become gender neutral in all his choices. His work is the definition of “clothing has no gender.” Plays on the idea of masculinity and the ability to push it further and over the hegemonic lines that restrict men, and specifically targets black masculinity. 

(Left to right): First and second image by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2016 // Third image by Tim Walker, 2018 // Fourth image by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2017 // Fifth image by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2018

There are no boundaries in the perspective of Kamara’s work. His distinct perspective is audacious and inventive while marrying the borders of high fashion with peculiarity. By creating a symbiotic companionship between looks and incorporating striking artistic decisions, Kamara elevates his styling to pieces of art. To some people, Kamara’s styling may look random, but the articulate way the articles of clothing are folded, pinned, and tied are purposeful—nothing is an accident. 

(Left to right): First image by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2019 // Second and third image by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2017

Born in Sierra Leone, and being raised in Gambia, at age 16, Kamara moved to London. In 2018, Kamara was appointed Fashion Editor at Large for i-D Magazine. In addition, his work has been featured within the pages of Vogue Italia and Dazed. 

(Left to right): First and second images by Paolo Roversi, 2019 // Third and fourth images by Kristin-Lee Moolman, 2016

Kamara was also a consultant for brands which include Christian Dior and Nike, and has collaborated with artists like Madonna and Solange. 

Solange by Tim Walker
Madonna, styled by Ibrahim Kamara

Ibrahim Kamara defies boundaries: bridging the world between reality and fantasy.

Check out Kamara’s Instagram for more photos of his styling creations!

My Top 3 Influencers For Style Inspo

Do you ever wake up feeling some type of way, wanting to look good but have no clue where to start?

Well, if that’s ever the case, I’ve got you covered! These are my top 3 influencers to turn to whenever I’m feeling fashionably uninspired.


#1. Kicki Yang Zhang

 

 

This Berlin-based Chinese girl is changing the game of fashion and style. She is fearless, fun, colourful, and doesn’t take herself too seriously. On top of that, her Instagram feed is so on point. Everything is so visually pleasing, and colour coordinated. So if you ever feel like you don’t have enough colour or art in your life, just check out Kicki’s Insta!

 

 

 

 

 

#2. Yourgirlneens

Yourgirlneens’ full name is Nina Huynh. She was raised in San Francisco, and now li
ves in Vancouver, BC. The first unforgettable thing about her is her beautiful pink hair. On top of that, her style is ON POINT! Puffy jacket, bucket hat, thrift items, she could pull of anything! Nina’s instagram includes mostly her styles and things that she is working on. But if you want to really get to know Nina, you got to check out her youtube channel. It has lots of different content, from lookbooks, to Q&As, to Vl
ogs, to challenges, and more! Her video editing skills is amazing, and so is her boyfriend!

 

#3. Song of Style

 

Aimee Song is one of the most elegant ladies out there. She is classy, flawless, and living her best life. Whether you are going on a date, or attending a gala, or even packing for Europe, whatever it is that you are planing on doing for the day, you could find some inspirations from scrolling through her Insta feed. Aimee was actually one of the first fashion influencers that I’ve ever followed. I remember how proud I was about her Asian heritage, and how I felt i finally had someone more relatable to myself to be inspired from. She also has a fashion lifestyle blog if you are looking for more of her and her style!

 

 

 


Who are your favourite fashion influencers? Comment below and share with me!!

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Fashion favs for spring

FINALLY. SPRING IS HERE. We are finally able to dress for warm weather without being too cold. I have some fashion favourites when it comes to spring fashion and I’ve been waiting to talk about it.

A t-shirt dress is a must. It is super easy to just throw on and pair with any jacket and any type of shoe. You can pick up these type of dresses in many colours so it looks like you are wearing something different each time. They are also super comfortable to wear.

The next item I think is a must to have in your closet for the spring and summer time is a pair of white pants. White pants are a staple because they look fresh and bright! You can pair them with any coloured shirt and pretty much any type of shoe.

I believe that it is crucial to have a skirt in your collection. Plaid skirts have become very popular again (even if your not in private school) and they are super cute to dress up, or dress down.

The last item that I am going to share is a long silk dress. I think these types of dresses are so cute because you can make them super dressy or super casual. They are very pretty on anyone and they look perfect for an occasion.

Hope you guys like some of these items and check them out online! You will find many more items like them on the Aritzia website. Thanks for reading!

xx

Mini Assignment – Remix

With VFW fast approaching, I thought it only made sense to create my own vision of the VFW poster by remixing a few images together. One of the most special things to me in the poster would be the Vancouver skyline that I photoshopped in. I wanted to make sure the poster not only represents fashion, but also Vancouver as a city. Hope you guys enjoy it.

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Best Shoes for Spring

Now that spring is around the corner we have to think about changing our shoes. Sounds weird, but it’s true. We will stop wearing snow shoes soon and go on to wearing shoes that are suitable for spring. I have a few favourites (some old and some new) but they all work for spring fashion.

Air force 1’s, sandals, Vans, Yeezys, Doc Martens, Mules

Air Force 1’s are a good staple shoe to own because they are a classic white sneaker. These are super cute to style with a loose dress and they can make a fancy outfit turn casual in a second.

Sandals are a super nice shoe to have in the spring/ summer because you are able to wear them with almost everything. They look good paired with a dress, shorts, jeans etc… and they can be dressed up or dressed down. I don’t have a specific pair of sandals to link for you guys but if you ever find yourself in Capri, Italy they specialize in creating custom sandals for anyone. They are some of the best sandals I have ever bought and they will last a very long time.

Vans are a classic. They work with almost every outfit and like the Airforce 1’s they can make any outfit look more casual then it might be. Vans have many different types of shoes with many different colours and patterns to choose from. They have a huge range of shoes and they are pretty cheap compared to other sneakers.

A pair of shoes that I own and think that I will get a lot of use out of them in the spring. These shoes are the Yeezy Boost 700 V2 “Static Wave” and I think I will wear them a lot because I don’t own a pair of the Airforce 1’s and these are my version of them. They are a classic white and grey shoe that will go with anything and again, make everything more casual.

My favourite shoe at the moment are my Dr Martens. It’s funny because these shoes used to be super popular in the ’90s and then they started to come back in 2008 and then people stopped wearing them until 2018 and now they are popular again. I have been wearing my Docs since December and I wear them with almost everything. I can’t wait to wear them in the spring with dresses and shorts. I think the creme colour would look super cute in the spring with outfits because when you think of spring you think of light colours instead of dark colours.

The last shoe is one that grew on me and it took a while for me to like them. This shoe is the mule shoe. There are a lot of knockoffs for this style of shoe, I have linked the Steve Madden version of the shoe. The original one is from Gucci but they are very expensive. These shoes also come as a fur version as well which are nice for spring because if it is still kinda cold then your feet are kept warm. These shoes are super cute because you can wear them with almost anything and they can make an outfit look dressier then it is. If you are thinking about getting any of these shoes, I would definitely recommend the mules.

Thank you for reading! I hope you guys find at least one of these shoes good for spring and hope you will go out and get a pair.

xx

Daily Make Tips

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Ingredients: 

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. lavender simple syrup (see below)
1/4 tsp. Grenadine
3 dashes bitters

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