Hey Long Hair!

Gucci

Fendi

Dolce and Gabbana

Burberry Prorsum

A friend of mine introduced me to his love of monkey fur, well at least a distant love affair, he doesn't own anything in the over the top long locks. But for Fall 09, things are going to get hairy amongst fur loving Stylistas as almost every collection went to great lengths in presenting a variety of pretty pelts. Glamazon looks from Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and Burberry Prorsum call out to our wild side, but this prickly business will certainly make Pam Anderson and fellow PETAisatas' hair curl!

Tie it Out

Neil Barrett

Paul Smith

Givenchy

My obsession with scarves continues this Spring with inspiration from Givenchy, Paul Smith and Neil Barrett. I'm gaga over Givenchy's grommets, and have been desperately scouring the web to see where I can buy this work of neck art. Paul's colourful striped spectacular will soon be mine, and I'm always sparked by Barrett's sophistcated styling.

LGFW: Irina Lazareanu and Joe Fresh

Super model Irina Lazareanu, who struts her stuff for Chanel and Dior, opened the Joe Fresh Fall 09 collection at LGFW. Yes that's right high fashion met high street in Nathan Phillips Square, which Joe Mimran, the man behind Joe Fresh, created yet another memorable show for inexpensive clothing that is only available at the Real Canadian Superstore, or Loblaws.
Next season we budget conscious Stylistas can look forward to cozy up in Nordic print sweaters and leggings, progressive puffy coats and cowl neck scarves.

All photos by James Kachan

LGFW: Evan Biddell

Evan Biddell rocked the Toronto fashion crowd with his ode to Wonder Women fall 09 collection -- think iconic heroins like Grace Jones. This collection is Biddel's fourth and thus far strongest showing. The styling with a nod to the 80's was on point with colours in acid yellow, purple, magenta and turquoise. Loved the fierce "box tops" on the models and their "don't mess with me," swagger down the catwalk. Must have item from this collection is the oversized knit scarf!
Photos by Tyler Anderson/National Post

Travis Taddeo Spring 09

Raised in Calgary, but styled in Montreal, Travis Taddeo is the next "it boy" on the fashion block. His men's and women's collections are sexy and certainly makes a statement on the dance-floor. His clothes are made for those who prefer to be noticed in a crowd, than hiding in a corner.
I'm loving his Spring 09 looks and his hooded one-piece is perfect to run around town this season!

Batty over Odyn Vovk

This amazing "Bat Shaket" cardigan by Odyn Vovk stirs my love of long lean looks in black. Los Angeles-based designer Austin Sherbanenko creates a directional collection offering a fresh alternative in men's wear. Heavy on the goth aesthetic in presentation, but you needn't be one to appreiciate his amazing cuts and innovation.
Check out the collection at Forward by Revolve or Roden Gray.

Spring Fever!

I'm feeling fashionably frisky and can't wait to shed my winter woolies for some sexy summer skin revealing ensembles! First on my list are a pair of gladiator sandals by ACNE... paired with tapered pants, wide legged shorts or even thigh grazing hot pants!
Men go bold are stay indoors this season and wait till winter if you're too prudish to bare some flesh!
For happy feet check out ACNE, OAK or Gravity Pope!

Fresh Pickings

If you love the fashionable and oh so affordable Joe Fresh collections at The Real Canadian Superstore, then you’re going to blush over its cosmetics collection! Before Joe Fresh Beauty hit the shelves this month, I got to preview this impressive collection and passed a few lip and cheek stains on to my gal pals. They were blown away by the brilliancy of their freshly berry-coated lips and claimed that the quality is comparable to some of their brand name favourites.
Like the clothing, Joe Fresh Beauty offers affordable quality, which translates to a full makeup range all under $10. Yes we Recessionistas are tickled pink!
So get ready for your close up with a comprehensive range of face, lip and eye products in seasonal colour pallets that will complement almost all skin tones.

I have a feeling that grocery shopping will no longer feel like a chore...