Sequin Jacket: Kate Moss x Topshop

This post is kind of a celebration of the snap of warmth we have finally been having and when wearing open back dresses are appropriate. Took a few snaps in Riley Park and being silly in my new Kate Moss x Topshop sequin jacket. I've already worn it twice, once to work and once to a charity event last week. The collection came out April 30th. If you're lucky there may be some pieces still available in store and online. I looked through the entire collection before the media pre-shop so I could get this jacket since each store only carries one of each size and Calgary only has 1 Topshop, it was a must have!

This is the second and the final collection Kate Moss will be doing for Topshop, and the pieces are simply amazing and incredibly detailed. So better act quick and get a piece of history!

Sequin Jacket: Kate Moss x Topshop // Dress: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Rag & Bone - Harrow

Kate Moss X Topshop

It's been 7 years since the first Kate Moss for Topshop collection came out and a lot has changed. Mostly the fact that us Canadians have a local Topshop to get our favorite high street products from and that we are also going to get Kate's latest pieces at a price that wont break the bank. I'm sure there are many women out there that are dying to recreate her looks and we will all get a chance starting April 30th at the Chinook Centre location.

The pieces this time around look more glamorous, slinky, and striking. The collection has tailored items like tuxedo jackets and multiple beaded pieces. Of course there will be some signature western inspired pieces that boast fringe and suede. I also enjoyed the comfy pieces that look like pajamas in fun paisley print which are perfect for relaxing in. You can view the entire collection at Vogue UK. Here are a few of my favourite items:

 

Peter Pilotto x Target: Favorite Pieces

 Another collaboration is coming and ohh boy is it ever exciting! British label Peter Pilotto has created a pattern frenzied and vibrant collection for Target and I am swooning! Its perfect for spring/summer fun and their thought-through print placements are clearly transferred to this collaboration. You can get your hands on the pieces February 9th.

 

Sunnies $16.99

 

Purple floral dress $69.99

 

Black/white print skirt $34.99

 

Bikini top $22.99, bikini bottom 16.99

 

 Green floral dress $49.99

Winter Collaborations

Prior to the release of the Isabel Marant x H&M launch I received this scarf in the mail along with a great tote bag. I unfortunately didn't make it for the early Thursday launch and my budget is tight with Christmas shopping and vacation saving so it was a good thing for my budget and beauty sleep. I am totally loving the scarf as it has bits of blue and purple/mauve and those colours seem to be working well with my Adidas snow boots and new H&M navy coat.

Scarf || Isabel Marant Pour H&M - Jacket || H&M || Leather look jeans || Gap - Shoes || Zara

Favorites from: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target September 15th

Prabal Gurung x Target 2013

Prabal Gurung is not a label that you could ever call affordable. Far from it, really. Having only launched under his own own name early in 2009, but with the credentials to support it being the previous design director at Bill Blass interning at Donna Karen etc..., he has become a design phenomenon. When I started to hear whispers and then full articles for the collection for Target I was both excited and hesitant. I was less than impressed with the Rodate collection from 2009 so it was with a ton of hope that this collection would make me want to drive to the closest Target (Which is far!) and get some amazing pieces!

Today I was finally able to look through the entire collection and needless to say it was impressive! there are so many amazing pieces and I would kill to get my hands on a pair of the neon stilettos. Very Celine and at 39.99, CRAZY!

The collection will be available February 10

Without further adieu my thoughts are simply; it's floral, it's electric, and for spring it would be divine!   

 

Sleeveless blouse, $26.99. Yellow pleated skirt with lace, $29.99

 

Short sleeve dress in First Date print, $39.99

 

Shirtdress in Nolita print, $39.99

 

Floral Crush print blazer, $49.99. Long sleeve T-shirt, $19.99. Floral shorts, $26.99

 

Ankle-strap pumps in Blazing yellow and Dresden blue, $39.99

To look at the the entire collection go here.

Flare x Aldo - Bish

Here is the newest collaboration from Aldo and Flare Magazines fashion director, Liz Cabral. After being announced over a month ago and finally in stores today. I dreamed about them, okay maybe not dreamed, but I sure thought about them a lot. Unfortunately I was studying today (darn exam week) so a lovely friend of mine picked them up for me. The bright pop of orange is super bright and florescent hued. Here are a few pictures below. I'm not a 100% sure about them just yet because I don't think they look that good on my feet and the rounded leather straps look a bit awkward and heavy. The problem is that I have wider feet so I don't think my feet look their best in these. Also, last Sunday the 17th was an amazing brunch done by some amazing and fashionable friends that included an exceptional speaker on top of the runway show. The speaker was Danielle Laporte and if you haven't heard of her you better head to her site now! Inspirational to say the least and made me think, really think, about my wardrobe, developing my style, and what items in it are dragging me down. You know those things that are too nice to let go or you talk yourself into thinking you will wear eventually, but never do! Or the downfall for many of us, the SALE. God, I have way to many pieces bought from sales, that have A: never been worn, or B: worn once. All this adds up and prevent myself from really being happy with my closet. So I'm starting to think more critically about each purchase and making sure I really love it before I look at the price (hardest thing to do! I'm a penny-pinching fashion fiend!) Oh well, while I'm thinking on these there are always other shoes out there.

Another shoe update though are these amazing shoes from Asos.com which were snagged last week. I loved them before I even knew the price. So for $49 they were a steal and I was watching them for a few months so uber excited that they are mine now.

okay so this was my mini break so back to studying! xo.