Super Chunky Knits

Whenever a trend comes along, that serves the purpose of function as well as fashion one can't help but get excited (and want to go shopping). This season, it seemed like almost every fashion house sent their take of chunky knits down the Fall 2010 Runways. While these knits from Prada, See by Chloe and Pringle of Scotland scream an inevitable chic-ness, I can't help but imagine how wonderful it would be to wear any of these pieces while drinking a big cup of hot chocolate (or in the case of this fashion blogger - a huge cup of coffee) after spending an afternoon walking along the countryside. Needless to say, super chunky knits are on my "must have" list for fall.

from top: Pringle of Scotland. See by Chloe sweater/D&G shorts.

Prada. Jean Paul Gautier.

all photos from W Magazine June 2010.

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Giving Back Is Always In Style

While I work with clients daily, as well as front as fashion blogger bringing fellow fashion girls the latest in style, I am also a student at St. Lawrence College. As today was the first day back after the long summer days, in true SLC fashion my classmates and I were challenged by our professor, Jim Hamilton (disclaimer: Professor Hamilton is one of the greatest profs I have ever had...and I'm not sucking up I swear).

And so, we were split into groups (three cheers for Team Four!) and were challenged to gather donations for the ever growing organization Kiva.  Kiva is an amazing organization, as it is funding the entrepreneurial endeavors of individuals in impoverished countries through microfinance.

 image retrieved from kiva.org

Pendo Luisi, for example, acquired a $175 loan November 2007 to sell merchandise door-to-door once her teacher's salary could no longer support her and her family. She sells new handbags, shoes, bed sheets, and fabrics, and makes about $10-$14 a day from this trade. From the profits, she opened a small snack shop 3 months ago and now hires a shop assistant so that she can continue selling door-to-door. The shop brings in a profit of around $3-$5 a day. With her savings and a new loan, Pendo hopes to open a new business, a café. 

To help others like Pendo experience their own success, either hop on over to our page above felicity&fritz and St. Lawrence College or go to www.getyourhornson.ca and donate to TEAM FOUR!


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Shearling

Growing up in Canada, you learn very quickly how to dress for the cold weather. Many times this means forgoing the stylish for a look that is comparable to that of Ralphie's brother Randy in the classic film A Christmas Story. However, with this season's modern take on shearling, the Canadian cold front just got a little (ahem...a lot) more fashionable. From coloured to classic ivories to just a trim, shearling was used all over the fall runways and is a definite must have this season. 

  Burberry and Adam Jackets. Matt Bernson boot (@felicity&fritz). Pajar boot (@felicity&fritz). 
Acne Shearling hat. Miu Miu gloves. Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag.

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Bare Minimum

Bare bones. Very little. The least amount. Minimal. In seasons past, when it comes to fashion, the notion has often been that more is better - stack on the jewels, pile on the glitter, blind them with the brightly coloured and distract them with the overtly layered. Ironically, however, this fashion blogger has often been attracted to the beauty of minimalistic dressing. 


Do I love shoes and handbags and everything in between? Yes (my mother owns a fashion boutique for heaven's sake!). But there is something to be said about minimal dressing. When you strip yourself down to the few key, well structured, well tailored, pieces in your wardrobe something happens. You let yourself shine. Rather than hiding our bodies beneath the layers of whatever clothing and whatever accessories, modern minimalism essentially allows your own beauty to stand front and center. Quite honestly, it's empowering. 


So this Fall 2010, if you try no other trend, try modern minimalism. Forgo the statement necklace and the printed jeans and the massively oversized cardigans and the bejewelled hobo bags. Instead, reach for the pretty pendants and the well-tailored trouser and the perfect blazer and the structured handbag. Make you the statement piece rather than the glittery whatnots. 

Images retrieved from W Magazine online

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