Marni-licious

One of the best things about having friends is having friends that work at Holts.

This Saturday, my girl Aims and I took in the Elie Tahari fashion show -- thanks to Bex for the invite! -- on Holts' top floor, hosted by the Western editor (and my old boss/mentor) of FASHION Magazine Kate MacLennan and the Toronto editor Tammy Eckenswiller (who has the most amazing shiny hair and blunts bangs I ever did see).

Not only did we get to see some new takes on 60s-inspired pieces -- trenches and shifts included -- we got to sip on some very interesting green, creamy, cold soup out of what appeared to be a squared-shaped shot glass. Topped with a sprig of cilantro, too.

Following the show, we ambled over to the Marni boutique, where my fashionable girl A-Lice is the specialist. After trying to convince me to try on pieces (unfortunately I wore a dress that's very hard to wriggle in and out of), I gave in and tried on this navy blue mini skirt with pleats in front and back that are placed just so, giving it a slight bubble shape. The ends are frayed and the waist is higher than I usually sport -- with my new gray flat boots on, the ensemble was so absolutely adorable. Unfortunately, Haute Hippie's gotta wait for the thing to go on sale -- new skirt and no car payment is a huge no-no. Aims tried on a gray blouse that fit her like a charm -- the button-up bib look is chic tucked into skinny, dark denim. A-Lice took us on a whirlwind tour past the Chloe and the Gucci and the Vince and the Lagerfeld -- she even dangled the new feather Prada dress in front of my face (the one making all editorial spreads in the fashion glossies), but just couldn't muster up the effort to slip out of my frock into that one, though I'm beginning to regret my decision (and choice of wardrobe that day!).

The moral is of the story is that Consuelo Castiglioni and her Marni label are to die for, and if you're ever hankering to try or buy some, make sure to see A-Lice at Holts.

She'll hook you up reaaaaaaal good.

* Note: The image below isn't the exact skirt I tried on -- same shape, but different material, color and without the frays. Sorry kids, it's the closest I could come up find.








I'm Lovin' it: Girls' nights all weekend. Had a low-key one with Aims and vino on Saturday at Subeez Cafe and an all-out one on Friday at The Modern with my partner-in-crime Berry (with Steffie, Megs and Viv later on). A good night may have occurred when you wake up at 4 am on Saturday, face down and arms out on your bed with clothes, boots, contacts and lights still on. Yup, great night, indeed.


I'm Over it: Finding out that I'm a size 8 according the designer world and size 4 in the real world. Gotta cut back on those carbs, I tell ya.


Music Video of the Day: Stronger by Kanye West, featuring Daft Punk. My buddy Nicky P. was showing me all the new Kanye vids during a momentary work lapse in the office today -- very cool and Hype Williams-directed, which basically says it all righ there. Lots of Japanese characters and clips, Kanye in a wicked pair of sunnies (exactly like the pair on his album cover) and denim/sweatshirt vest combo, crotch rockets blowing through Tokyo's downtown core (street bikes and those who ride them are automatically hot), a video vixen in crazy street fashion and a high ponytail, Daft Punk-in-their-helmets flashbacks and some crazy-looking rotating machine.

Awesome texts and fonts seem to be Kanye's current visual focus, so make sure to check out his other video Good Life.








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