Hot Freezing Fashion XD!

My friend Mylene is a beautiful french woman.  She has the "je ne sais quoi" that self possessed french woman seem to exude and embody.  I absolutely loved the outfit she was wearing. It suited her so well
mirroring her own sense of style and charm. Plus I love plaid though I avoid wearing plaid because
I believe it is too young for me and never seems to work on me. On Mylene, it doesn't seem wrong. Not in the least bit. On me fashion disaster!

 Pink plaid skirt paired with a soft cashmere sweater in grey and a vibrant lilac n fuschia silk scarf worn with a really great pair of Ralph Lauren kitten heels. I was plaid with envy!

Yes, I was plaid with envy!

That got me thinking...... Hmmmm well maybe I could wear plaid..... maybe?
To be completely honest I really didn't think or don't think I can. But I am going to try and see if I can find a truly great for me garment and wear  me some plaid. Can I find a few pieces for my wardrobe reflecting my style and not leave me feeling and thinking " Good Lord! yep I am mutton dressed as lamb, what on earth are you thinking!"?

Yep, I think I can! I think I can do this, I will continue to ponder plaid until I do.

So like the squirrels who are very busy scurring around these days I have been scurring and scouring the internet to see if I can find a plaid option or two just for me and go from there.

I am not sure though I think I am on the right track.


My snooping has lead me to discover a boutique in St. Henry called Perfide. It is located at 4217 rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal. I see it is not open on Mondays, otherwise I would have myself prancing on over there this afternoon.

I came across these images on the website for a local media production company. No idea how n why I was looking on this site for articles of clothing made of plaid but well somehow I was.



I spotted these sweaters and the top two are well not exactly plaid but they are plaid inspired. I think maybe I could wear a sweater such as these two....... I do have to get myself over there! I must!

I am happy to say I am excited to pondering plaid and to see where this is going to lead me!

Kapok Montreal from Thomas Pison on Vimeo.

Honestly, I don't know how I happened upon this but I am so glad I did!

Looks like this weekend I get to go out on a little escapade! Oh goodie! Oh goodie!

I found this short film promoting a new store here in Montreal. Kapok the aformentioned store.

Ka-Pok




What I have discovered so far. Kapok is based and originated in Hong Kong. Founded by a French gentleman who settled in Hong Kong. He started the store as an antidote against the boredom found in the shopping malls.

Obviously, he is finding success as he has since moved from the original location and now has 3 locations in our lovely & messed up world we all share. I can't seem to be able to find where the 3rd one is. But I do promise you, I will track down where that one is.

I have given myself an assignment to find out way more about this intriguing boutique and to share what I discover:)

I am looking forward to scooting myself over to this store to discover what looks to be
one pretty damn boutique!

I believe I may have discovered our Eugene Choo here in Montreal ...... Ok I am worried I may have said some sacrilegious here.........

Based on watching this little short film and snooping on the website I believe we have found a great store to shop for My Poetic One. The man who can drive me insane when we shop because he is so picky and in my opinion unreasonable...... The man who I have vowed to love on good shopping days and on bad shopping days................

I do love this little vignette. It is the perfect urban awesome date for the couple who approach their lives unruffled, relaxed yet polished in that unpretentious way.

I can feel the wind & sun on me. I can smell that crisp fall air and feel Montreal's heartbeat.

Perfect isn't it?

Storia d´amore from NEWNEW by Fashion Tale on Vimeo.

Two Enjoy

Two Moments

Two Passions

Two Steps

Two Amore

Two Faraway

written by Alison Elizabeth

Photo Courtesy of Laura

This is a great photo of my friend Laura.
By the way, she is just great!

Look at her!

This how to mock the freezing temperatures of winter days!

Look at her blazing her way through her day!

Winter is a walk in the park for my great friend Laura!

Yes, summer sun brings subdued graceful ways of carrying ourselves through
lazy, hazy summerdays. But, winter sun brings robust rosy cheeks and a take no prisoners style

OH, This is just wrong for so many reasons!
That is all I have to say on this!
I am pleading the Fashion Fifth!

memory tree: Canon 5D, 50mm 1.2 from Mike Kobal on Vimeo.

Grey Bleak Dark

I Come

Beauty Undaunted

The Felt of Nature

Feels Me

I Kiss My Lips

With Wind

Backwards Against

Weak Wills

Earth Fallen Butterfies

Draping My Heart

In Wooden Lilt

written by Alison Elizabeth

Just Clever & Silly!

That's Frozen!

Once again my husband dragged me into one our local Multi Mags stores found here in Montreal.

Once again I was pouting, whining and being a real drag!

The thing is, my husband is addicted to magazines and spends hours on end poking through great magazines from all over the world. I don't begrudge him his pleasure though I don't want to be around while he is questing for his next great find.... I know I know.  Bad wife!

I am in the store being grumpy when

 "OH! Now wait,  what is this?"

"Oh" "Oh" "Oh"" Excited!

My eyes getted glued to this little gem of a book. Atlas of Fashion Designers by Laura Eceiza.

A nice heavy book delving and showcasing over 60 designers from all over the world who are expanding fashion beyond the major centres.  As well, we will find some of the leading figures  & icons in the world of Haute Couture who are pushing their designs and houses to stay one step ahead.

"
Photo Images: Chrystian Paquet
http://www.mycoanna.com/


Well if this won't help me skip along the street during the chilly days, I don't know what will! This is most definately a "That's Frozen!" item.


WOW  WOW Gotta Have!
And well, lucky me, this past weekend I skipped my butt to the La Grande Braderie De Mode De Quebecoise. A very fine shopping event. Established in 1994, this twice a year serious shopping event/pilgrimage has been drawing us fashion loving shoppers like moths to a flame. 


Being a newish resident to Montreal, this moth was most definitely drawn to this event. In fact, I went 2 days. Friday afternoon & Saturday morning! There was so much to discover and try on; I was only able to  do 2 floors over 4 hours on Friday. My head was starting to spin, I had to stop and come back the next day.


On the sunny Saturday morning, rested and energized for my brand new day of shopping. I arrived at the Marche Bonsecours in Old Montreal ready to find my new treasures.


Well, within minutes, I found myself at the sunny booth for Myco Anna's collection of last season's warm and just plain ole Spiffy Pizzazy dresses, sweaters, slacks, hat, scarves & best of all - smart clever designs that will lift your spirits when tackling the misery winter delivers. I dare one to wear a Myco Anna design and not feel happy and have a smile on your face! I dare you!


It was no wonder her booth area was packed with shoppers and admirers. There was so much Fab!


I was poking along the racks. Poke  Poke Poke loving this and loving that then........... 


OH! OH! OH! What is this!


Hmmmmm I spotted what looked like a rack of sweaters with great bell sleeves. I just love bell sleeves! And on a sweater even better as I am not too keen on a tight sleeve.


"Oh what is this?" "Why it is a poncho!" "Oh a little faux fur touch around the neck!" 
I could feel my heart starting to beat faster. 


"Oh I see, it is a poncho" but look the sleeves, you slip your arms in at the bottom sides of the poncho!" How clever is this! I have never seen such ingenuity!




I slip the poncho on over my head and of course I am klumsy so I fiddle with placing it on my shoulders just right. I easily slip my arms in the sleeves and Voila! Damn near perfection! I could feel how beyond great this was going look!


I turn and look in the mirror!  I swear when I saw myself it was the same impact as when I was shopping for my wedding dress and I "found the one". Really, this Poncho/Sweater was made for me!


WOW WOW Gotta Have! 


I was jumping out of my skin with excitement at what I had just found for myself. 


It didn't take long for me to purchase this. I can barely remember paying for it because I was in such a euphoric state I was forcing myself to do breathing exercises because I swear I was going to hyper ventilate with excitement.


Yes I am very silly! Silly with the love for fun, vibrant, statement pieces from great designers. Designers who bring a little extra to their garments! I get all silly with love when I find these treasures when I am shopping.


The Poncho Sweater I bought has a lighter colour palette. Whites, taupes, greens and even vibrant turquoise! Love Love Love! 


Love Love Love! so much I have worn it 3 days out of 4 since I bought it. When I have worn it, I have received a compliment or two everytime! 


Parusing the Myco Anna website I have spotted my new WOW WOW Gotta Have!'s


The Nostalgie Bolero & Cami &  Discipline Tunic with the Reve Sweater! And then there is the Cloche Hat! Oh I just love my  WOW WOW Gotta Have!'s


Thank you Myco Anna, for creating such a glorious garment!


 I left your booth skipping my way through the rest of my day!


Bravo!


That's Frozen!