PRINTASTIC

Everyone has the winter blues, so why not cheer yourself up with upcoming Spring 2013 Trends. From silky dresses to skinny jeans, head scarves to totes this Spring Trend is going to be PRINTASTIC.

Although I am a Fashionista, I am very money conscious. Finding the 2013 Spring trends, but at prices that don't hurt your wallet is my forte.  

Hit the spot in these sweet mint skinny jeans featuring a black dot print

Nasty Gal - C$48.26

Ankle-length crepe pants with a printed design at sides.

Perfect to transition into summer as well!

H&M - C$34.95

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Set sail for swim season in a nautical anchor print

J.Crew - C$54.00

Shift Dress With Frill Shoulder In Floral Print

ASOS - C$64.43

Mustard Strips scarf

Can be warn as a scarf, belt or around the head, or Worn in a billowing bow around your neck

Modcloth - C$7.99

Get in bloom with this super cute black knit featuring a white daisy print. Ribbed at neckline, cuff and hem. Loose fit. Looks perfect paired with cutoffs and circle shades!
Nastygal - C$50 

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- kayla Palmer x

Creating An Unexpected Look

It seems these days that everyone is a fashionista.  Thanks to websites like Polyvore and Fashiolista, any and everyone can create looks.  This is an opportunity to share your personal style with other people and to connect with others who like your take on fashion.  However, there seems to be one thing that every set has in common that really gets on my nerves.  Every single set is matched to the T.

After seeing about 20 sets posted on Facebook, this type of color combination can get very boring.  Don’t get me wrong, this set is nice but there is no wow factor in it.  When creating an outfit it is always good to get an “I never would have thought to put these colors together”. The key to creating the perfect look is to have an unexpected element.  Experimenting with colors is an easy way to do this.

For me, this set is more interesting than the first.  Mixing colors in unexpected ways can make even the simplest outfit look exciting. These colors ‘go’ while the first outfit colors are matched.  It feels less forced, it's more fun to look at, and it seems more modern. 

 Here are 4 tips to creating outfits that ‘go’:

1. Outfits that ‘match’ tend have a number of elements so a quick way to reduce the look is to cut back on them.
2.   Have a statement piece. Neutrals with one colorful accent like a pair of shoes, handbag or scarf is a great way to make an outfit ‘go’. A simple ensemble with a bold piece of jewelry will also work.
3. Keep pieces in similar color families- warm with warm and cool with cool. Warm colors are based on yellows, oranges, browns, yellowish greens and warm reds. Cool colors are based on blues, greens, pinks, purples, blue-greens, magentas, and true "blue-based" reds.
4. Find a color wheel.  It will help you to create different color combinations that ‘go’. 

 by Myrlande Julien

H and M Collaborations

The latest collaboration with H and M is with Marni. You can line up all night tomorrow to get all your goods!! I love the fact that they do this, even though I have yet to pick something up. I just don't have that time time or money. Maybe this means I am not a true fashionista, but I still love what I have and wear so judge me all you want.

I do just have one thing to say about the designer collabs. What happens when they run out of designers to use, will they join forces again. It use to be a yearly thing, but now it seems like it is more common. We all love H and M and we all love the chic designers, but when they have all been used are we going to ditch the Couture lines, and start pairing up with others like Cabbage Patch Dolls, or Sour Patch Kids. I am definitely interested in seeing where all this will lead too.

It is exciting to see designers you like teaming up with affordable stores such as H and M, and it makes you feel even better to see pop stars like Jessi J sporting the same Versace for H and M jacket that you have.

One this that is great is seeing David Beckhams face everywhere around the city. I know I am not the only who likes this. I heard that his line isn't that great. Anyone have thoughts on this from themselves or their boyfriends, friends etc.

But how long will thislast. Eventually it could lose it's glory, and not be so fun anymore. But I guess for now let's run over each other and be super stylish!

XX

Natalia Nikola