I Just Can't Back This Up 100%...

"Fashionism"
You know, that little blurb that pops up after you've signed outta hotmail on the MSN page... The one that usually is detailing the best and worst dressed from this week's parties, launches, etc...

Well, when I logged off of hotmail this morning, I decided to check out their picks for "Worst Trends for 2008 - Goodbye and Good Riddance" - by Stephanie McGrath

Ok OK... I agree with such choices as the hippie headband sported by EVERY scenester kid these days...

But "the angled bob"!?!?! SOOOOO 2007!? Let's get the year right first, hun.

Uhm... FEATHERS. She has a problem with feathers!? I'm totally down with a full on feather skirt - such as this little number by Andrew GN

NEXT!

Bangs. Now, as far as trends go, yes. 2008 was the year of the bangs. But I dig 'em. 

Since we're on the topic of facial hair here, she apparently also has beef with the moustache. I for one am totally a fan of male facial hair. No objections here!! 

Now, I'll give the lady SOME credit. She did make mention of popped collars, ridiculously skin tight man pants, and as per above - the hippie headband... but really. What trends DID you like sweetpea? I'd like to see what you're rockin'.

Ta, M.

Vie Vie La Boutique!

I went to Value Village with my mumma on the weekend looking for a gag gift for a friend, when I came accross THIS COAT:


I snatched it up, and even though it was about two sizes too big, I purchased it anyway, determined to take it home to alter it.

Now, uuussssuuuaallly I SAY I'm going to, but I RARELY get around to altering these great finds... But this one was different. And I'm quite pleased with my results!
I was lucky enough that it was double breasted, so I literally just moved the buttons over, spread out the top ones, and voila! It fits like a glove.

I'm officially one step closer to a full on fur coat! lol.

Oh, and let's not forget our cold weather accessories!!

(fox fur ear muffs and eggshell elbow length leather gloves from The Bay dt, fur hat from The Ruby Slipper!)

Glamrock

I successfully made biscotti today.

Couldn't sleep, made a collage.

Enjoy. I know I did.


Welcome to Glamrock by Miyoko Oikawa

x o M

Spice Up Your Life!

A 'lil bit of Polyvore action to start off your chilly winter night~

Spice up your Life by Miyoko Oikawa

Because...Harem pants are REALLY where it's at.


Japanese Street Sense by Miyoko Oikawa


I made this last one because I was a bit sad about people leaving for the Holidays...


Home for the Holidays by Miyoko Oikawa

xox Stay Warm,
M

Some light reading...

If you're looking for a good piece of literature.... This may not be your best bet... But if you're looking for a hilarious piece of coffee table trash, please pick this up!

 Can't get enough? Visit the blogsite at:

http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

(from site)

Gangsta Gerald

Gangsta Gerald bad.

Gangsta Gerald so bad, he don't pay for no school lunch. He just takes the tots.

Gangsta Gerald so bad, girls making out ain't enough to get Gangsta Gerald to break a smile. Or put up his hoodie.

Because Gangsta Gerald knows he's phat. That's phat with a "ph," not an "f."

Gangsta Gerald just wants to make sure you knew that. About the "ph" and not the "f." Because Gangsta Gerald is sensitive about his weight.

I'll be here ALL night...

M

For those digging Asian Street Fashion....

The NEXT time you are in Toronto you HAVE to head up to Markham to peep THIS mall...

Pacific Mall's website: http://www.pacificmalltoronto.com/home_page.html

 My first trip I literally stood slack jawed, got lost at least 6 times, enjoyed REALLY good food, purchased WAY too many things, and arrived in the AM and left far beyond when the sun had set...

Seriously, even with its 1500 parking places, if you try to go to this mall on a weekend you'd better plan on parking a few miles away...

This is a SERIOUS mall - check the map...click to enlarge and navigate through the maze of fabulous boutiques!!

http://www.inform-media.com/previewsite/pm/map.html

* on a slight side note, this mall allows no tax when paying with cash, the right to bargain, and many many pirated movies....That and ridiculously good bubble tea. Taro please!

xxM

"The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool"

Wool has also been used for tea cosies, blankets, saddle cloths, carpeting, felt, wool insulation and upholstery. Even toilet seat covers. Wool felt covers piano hammers, and it is used to absorb odors and noise in heavy machinery and stereo speakers. Traditionally, wool is also used to cover cloth diapers.

I've also a few great wool coats and socks. I know merino wool long underwear is quite popular among women and men active in the outdoors. And...wool is used to make men's suits!






The wool bow tie is versatile, and can be worn as a choker with a t-shirt and the plaid shirt worn unbuttoned. A confident man can rock this. A man I'd date.

♥S

Individualism

Now, I'm totally one for "individuality"

And I get that there is an artistic element to designing something "innovative" or doing something "new"...

The fact of the matter is, wool is reserved to hats/mitts/scarves/sweaters/leg warmers and the occasional blanket or rug.

I'm not 100% sure where you would don the wool knit bow tie....

But that's MY prerogative.

The simplicity in the site is dope. I can dig that. I may even be a fan of a few scarves. 

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This just in:

I'd totally purchase THIS

bahahaha

M

SHOKAY

Someone I know tells me that he believes there's a need in today's society for DIY fashion. Knitting, for example. Patterns you can purchase, cool yarn...little does he know, it's already being done. Seems like everything is though, really. Original ideas are few and far between these days, but - Then there's Shokay. Not only can you shop online and purchase items that they have made, (see my personal favourite below)




you can also purchase yarn for yourself and snag some free patterns!! The word "shokay" means "yak down," which only comes from remote and isolated locations in the Himalayas in Western China so it is actually quite rare!

They say: "At Shokay, we aim to impact the lives of Tibetan herders in China oppressed by poverty. By introducing luxury yak down to the global market, we hope to create a market for yak fiber, thus increasing the value of the raw fiber to provide herders with long-term employment and a greater sustainable income." See here for their development impact.

I ♥ sustainable employment.

♥S

Samantha Anne photos* update

As promised Lovers, here are the best-of-the-best from our 1920's-1950's esque photo shoot!

It was in fact shot in MY apartment, featuring the oh-so-lovely Samantha Anne Whaley!

***All photos:

11_28_2008 - Samantha Anne

Winnipeg, MB

Makeup: Janique Lavoie for FINE EYES

Styling: Miyoko Oikawa for VISUAL ELEMENTS

Copyright 2008

www.davidlewisphotography.ca