Miriam Lukaweski
Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce
a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear…
it’s always your best accessory~
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HOI BO is heavily defined by the relationship between shape, structure and process while accounting for the interaction of user and object. The work finds distinction in the marriage of innovation and the love of making things.
~ Sarra Tang, Designer & Owner, HOI BO
Meet Sarra Tang, the Canadian designer behind HOI BO…
a true artisan + ‘maker of things’…
and everything she makes…
she developes from beginning to end.
{Sarra Tang, Designer of HOI BO}
HOI BO launched in 2007…
a store + studio in Toronto, Canada where Tang and her team-of-two ‘make’ beautiful things…
clothing, jewellery + her renowned line of hand-crafted HOI BO bags.
Just one glance at a HOI BO bag…
will cause you to want.
They’re innovative + beautiful…
rugged yet elegant.
{HOI BO bags, photo via backseatstylers.com}
From her luxurious, made-to-order Kangaroo Leather bag…
{HOI BO Kangaroo Leather bag, photo via backseatstylers.com}
to her more moderately priced hand-waxed canvas bags…
HOI BO bags distinguish themselves from any other handbag on the market.
{HOI BO hand-waxed canvas bags, photo via backseatstylers.com}
I first spotted HOI BO bags while street styling…
Eunice and her unique carry-all caught my eye…
{On the streets of Toronto… 2011 | Eunice}
and HOI BO bags continue to catch my eye on the streets of Toronto.
Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce{On the streets of Toronto… 2012 | Jade Rude}
HOI BO bags…
fascinated by their simplicity + strength…
impressed by their handmade uniqueness…
smitten by their no-frills appearance…
and love that they’re made to last…
not cast-away items.
{Made In Toronto: Hoi Bo’s Sarra Tang | Produced by Toronto Standard}
HOI BO bags…
hand-crafted designs by Sarra Tang…
the definitive Toronto it-bag~
HOI BO bags are a bag that would help create a beautiful life for me…
what about for you?
Let’s chit chat…
-photos (unless stated) via hoibo.com + video via torontostandard.com
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Tagged Canada, Eunice, hand-waxed canvas bags, handmade bags, HOI BO, HOI BO bags, Jade Rude, On the streets of Toronto, Sarra Tang, toronto, Toronto street style
Jade Rude
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What is your favorite piece from the Alice + Olivia‘s spring collection?
Our black-and-white striped bell-bottom pants! I also love all of the printed floral ones. It’s the spring of printed pants!
~ Stacey Bendet, Designer for Alice + Olivia
(via mollysims.com)
Celebrate Spring with a pair of…
colourful pants by Stacey Bendet.
{Stacey Bendet, Designer for Alice + Olivia}
Celebrate Spring with a pair of…
Printed Floral Pants by Alice + Olivia.
For the understated fashionista…
who loves floral but wants to keep her look subdued…
there’s the Arthur Pant.
Paired with Alice + Olivia’s Ursula Glossy Snake Heel…
it’s a cool floral look…
the perfect balance of exotic meets urban.
For the retro fashionista…
who loves flower power + the high-waisted ’70s silhouette…
there’s the Wide Leg Sunflower Pant.
Paired with Alice + Olivia’s Bethie Gloss Snake Heel…
it’s a bold floral look…
the perfect balance of modern meets retro.
And finally a perennial hit for the high-style fashionista…
who loves large-scale floral + painterly blooms…
there’s the Beverley One Shoulder Jumpsuit.
{Beverley One Shoulder Jumpsuit}
Paired with Alice + Olivia’s Delilah Glossy Snake Wedge…
and Wide Leather Poppy Belt…
it’s a sophisticated floral look…
the perfect balance of simple meets chic.
Celebrate Spring…
bring your new-season wardrobe into bloom…
{photo via aliceandolivia.tumblr.com}
Get into Printed Floral Pants by Alice + Olivia…
colourful + creative trousers…
fabulous feminine pants.
Celebrate Spring in style with…
Printed Floral Pants by Alice + Olivia~
So whatchu thinking…
are you now craving floral pants…
will you be one of the many fashionistas who get into
Printed Floral Pants by Alice + Olivia ???
Let’s chit chat…
And as always…
sending wishes for a warm + stylish Sunday…
Happy Easter everyone~ xo
-Photos via aliceandolivia.com
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Tagged Alice + Olivia, Arthur Pant, Arts, Beverley One Shoulder Jumpsuit, clothing, Floral Pants, Flower, Stacey Bendet, trousers, Wide Leg Sunflower Pant
Dressing is a way of life. – Yves Saint Laurent
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Lady J Style…
40+ fabulous style.
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Classic + Casual Chic…
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always feminine…
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sophisticated + comfortable…
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with a soupçon (a hint) of surprise…
a touch of print clash~
What’s your style?
Let’s chit chat…
A current Lady J crush…
they have the fluidity + movement of skirts…
the comfort of pants…
{Delfina Chiffon Pants by Rachel Zoe}
{photo via shopbop.com}
they are a très chic addition to any Spring/Summer wardrobe.
{Maison Martin Margiela Chiffon Pants}
{photo via NETAPORTER.COM}
Chiffon Pants come in a variety of styles…
from harem…
{Gucci Chiffon Pant SS 2012}
{photo via lyst.com}
to cropped…
{Charlotte Dellal, Paris Fashion Week AW 2012}
{photo via vanessajackman.blogspot.com}
wide-leg…
{Chiffon Pants; can be purchased here}
{photo via hauteandrebellious.blogspot.com}
to palazzo.
{Vintage Chiffon Pants via shop.marketpublique.com}
Styled with a simple tee + tailored blazer they’re a fashion-forward juxtaposition…
an edgy alternative to any go-to maxi skirt.
{Maison Martin Margiela Chiffon Pants}
{photo via NETAPORTER.COM}
Paired with a shimmering top + leather jacket…
they’re the perfect alternative to the skinny pant for any night out.
{Rag and Bone Chiffon Pants}
{photo via NETAPORTER.COM}
Chiffon Pants come in a variety of colours + patterns…
from bold tropical prints…
{Matthew Williamson Chiffon Pants}
{photo via NETAPORTER.COM}
to subtle animal prints.
{Zara Chiffon Pants}
{photo via zara.com}
They can be easily slipped over any bathing suit for a day at the beach…
the perfect beach cover-up…
{Matthew Williamson Chiffon Pants}
{photo via NETAPORTER.COM}
or teamed with any knit top or blouse…
the perfect day-time look…
sophisticated + chic.
{The case of the chiffon pants | thankfifi.com}
{photo via thankfifi.com}
Chiffon Pants…
an elegant silhouette for every occasion…
a stylish alternative to the ever popular slim-leg + maxi skirt looks~
So what about you…
are Chiffon Pants going to be a très chic addition to your wardrobe this season?
Do tell.
They are for Lady J…
and here’s a sneak peek from her next upcoming Lady J Style post.
{Lady J wearing Chiffon Pants…her latest style crush}
Let’s chit chat…
And as always…
sending wishes for a warm + stylish Sunday~ xo
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Tagged chiffon pants, cropped pants, harem pants, Lady J style, palazzo pants, Rachel Zoe, Skirt, trousers, wide-leg pants, Women's
Friederike
Photo Credit: Janeen Joycelove Friederike’s style?
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On Thursday March 22…
Bicyclette Boutique turned one…
and celebrated two BIG things!
{Bicyclette Boutique 880 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada}
The first anniversary of their permanent downtown Toronto location…
Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce{shop 880 Queen Street West or online @shopbicyclette.ca}
and the launch of their new capsule collection…
BESPOKE by Bicyclette…
Photo Credit: Janeen Joyce{BESPOKE by Bicyclette}
a unique + creative collection of dresses…
inspired by the styles of the Bicyclette Girls.
{Bicyclette Girls from left to right: Phoenix, Chloe, Alice and Lola}
{Illustrations by Alex Perlin}
Phoenix…
a dress for the downtown lady…
a cool-girl fashionista who loves to mix it up with a little rocker chic glam.
Chloe…
blue Chantilly lace for the mademoiselle who loves wearing feminine silhouettes with whimsical details.
Alice…
a dress for the lady who loves the classic styles…
with a chic twist of retro + femininity.
and Lola…
something for the eclectic, free-spirited wanderer…
who adores mixing colours and pattern with bohemian flair.
BESPOKE by Bicyclette…
a limited collection of unique dresses…
made to order.
{BESPOKE by Bicyclette}
A mix of modern + vintage silhouettes…
that are current + feminine in style.
{Arabella wearing a Bicyclette Boutique maxi skirt + eyeing the Chloe dress}
BESPOKE by Bicyclette…
something for every girl…
something she’ll want to get before they’re gone~
Bespoke by Bicyclette Boutique // SS12 Capsule Collection from Bicyclette Boutique on Vimeo.
What BESPOKE by Bicyclette dress best reflects you + your personal style?
Which one are you currently crushing on?
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-all other photos + video via bicyclette.to
Arabella
Photo Credit: Janeen Joycelove Arabella’s style?
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And as always…
sending wishes for a warm + stylish weekend~ xo
{Vogue Netherlands April 2012 Cover}
{Models: Left to Right – Romee Strijd, Ymre Stiekema and Josefien Rodermans}
{Photographer: Marc de Groot}
This month, Vogue Netherlands unveils its very first issue to the world…
and on the cover, a trio of Dutch models…
Romee Strijd, Ymre Stiekema and Josefien Roderman wearing…
the colours of Spring~
So what bright spring hue would be your fave pick?
Romee’s, Ymre’s or Josefien’s?
Let’s chit chat…
Happy Spring everyone~xo
-Photo via fashiongonerogue.com
