514 Street Chic

My new fav boutique: Boutique 1861

2011-04-08T21:27:00.001-04:00

With its pastel pink decor, reminiscent of classy Victorian style, Boutique 1861 (1861 Ste-Catherine St West) is my new fave boutique in town. It's been at it's Ste-Catherine (near St-Marc) location for almost a year now, but it's only recently that I walked in to see its unique pieces and style. The collections are made up of little romantic tops with a Marie-Antoinette twist, chic yet functional cardigans, dresses à-la-Serena-Van-De-Woodsen, classic pump shoes to edgy boots. Some labels they carry are Cocolilly, Soaked and French Connection. They receive new merchandise once a week, so each visit is as exciting as the first!

Also worth a visit is their sister store, Razberry http://www.razberry.ca/

Cool Montreal Boutique

2010-11-08T23:01:00.001-05:00

I recently visited Unicorn at 5135 St Laurent and loved the selection of clothing, jewelery and great decor. They have both international and local designers and a great mix of casual and work wear. Check it out when in the area!

New Blog: Miss Workin'Girl

2010-09-11T16:50:00.000-04:00

For those of you who are reading this blog, a big thank you! I have always been in love with fashion and use this blog as an outlet. However, I have wanted to create a new blog for us working gals out there for some time. The concept of the blog is to give career women ideas on what to wear to work. So I will be posting complete outfits to give us independent women ideas on new trends and celebrity inspired outfits for the working environment . Many of the blogs out there are for younger, trendier girls who go to school, go out at night and just hang out. This blog has a completely different vibe, so please check out my new blog called Miss Workin'Girl !!

The Ultimate Summer Sneaker

2010-08-07T10:03:00.002-04:00

Bensimon sneakers are the Parisian girl's version of the Converse. They are so classic that even Jane Birkin picked up a pair after they were introduced in Europe. I especially love the slip on version which I personally got in blue and have been wearing all summer. These sneakers are great because they are comfortable and easy to wash. Certain models can be found at Little Burgundy and Lola & Emily. Wish I could find the high tops below! Check out Keri Russell in hers:

Classic style: Jackie O

2010-07-10T15:16:00.000-04:00

Jackie O is a style icon and still inspires people today. Check out these celebs and how they are channeling her great classic style. To achieve this look you definately need big sunglasses, a great trench and a chic airport style!

Style Fave: Jessica Alba

2010-07-05T22:15:00.001-04:00

Jessica Alba is another one of my style favorites. Her casual style is as fantastic and eviable as her evening looks. She always manages to look fashionable yet not to overdone. She was recently spotted in Paris at the Dior couture show looking fabulous in a floral dress and white heels.

Here are a couple of my fave looks:

Jessica in Paris at Dior Couture show

Jessica in cute and sexy dresses!

Casual Jessica in jeans out and about in LA

More Closet Confessions...

2010-07-01T22:38:00.001-04:00

NY Fashionista: Olivia Palermo

2010-07-01T22:26:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple of pics of Olivia Palermo. I adore her style because it is classic but still edgy. She has a fantastic eye for accesories which is why she currently works for Elle magazine. Love her style!!

Initial Necklace

2010-06-28T19:55:00.000-04:00

In the summer I usually like to pile on alot of gold jewelry. I have always wanted an initial pendant like the one from Jennifer Meyer (who btw is Toby Maguire's wife), but is way to expensive. Actresses like Nicole Richie wear one with their kid's initial on them. As a substitue for the Jennifer Meyer one I found this really cute letter necklace from Pennywise jewelry which is gold plated and much less expensive. I found it while shopping in Westmount at Ben & Tournesol on Sherbrooke St. Apparently they have been selling out like crazy!

Must have : White oxfords

2010-06-27T10:51:00.001-04:00

Ok so they are not a wardrobe staple, but I must say that I am in love with these cute flats by Belle by Sigerson Morrison. I really love the cut out detail so you can see your toes and nailpolish and the buttery soft leather. They are great for summer and love how these lovely ladies have paired their oxfords in three different ways.

Check them out:

Belle by Sigeron Morrison (available at Holt Renfrew)

Jessica Biel

Sienna Miller

Olivia Palermo

LuShae Jewelry

2010-06-18T19:24:00.001-04:00

I came across this jewelry site that has great stackable rings in both gold and silver, cute bangles and lovely pendants. I ordered the matte squares ring which is made of 14k bonded gold. It is an art deco inspired piece which I just love and goes so well with my gold watch. The service is great and the ring arrived in a cute gift box and was shipped so quickly. So check out the site (jewelryartdesigns) and enjoy!
Thank you again, Sarah!

Here are some pics:

Lust Item: Straw Fedora

2010-05-21T22:44:00.003-04:00

This is a must buy for the summer. I have been scouting for the perfect one myself! Loving this one from Target designed by Eugenia Kim. Great buy, wish we had a Target!

Check out these lovely ladies and their straw fedoras:

Rachel Bilson

Jessica Alba

Lauren Conrad & Lo Bosworth

Diane Kruger

Also loving this Montreal blogger and her cute straw hat. Great look Lena!

Lena from Quality Rivets! Love this Montreal blog!

Zina from FashionVibe. Love the entire look!

Closet Confessions: Socialite Nicky Hilton

2010-05-20T18:58:00.001-04:00

Closet Confessions from Nicky Hilton.

Nicky Hilton thinks that everything should be bought in moderation, except for shoes, or sunglasses and maybe jewelry. I would die for a closet like hers!

Lust Item: Coco Duffel Bag

2010-05-15T22:17:00.003-04:00

This bag is so simple and yet so cool. Love the studs and pebbled leather. Actually I'm really crazy for the gray leather. Just amazing!

Celebs Love their Coco Duffel

Nicky Hilton

Kristen Cavallari

M.K. Olsen & Ashley Tisdale

Bloggers love the Coco Duffel too!

Chiara from The Blond Salad

DIY Chanel Bag: Too funny!!!

2010-05-02T16:21:00.000-04:00

I saw this on JAK & JIL as I was surfing through my daily reads and thought it was so funny.
Just wanted to share with others! Have a great Sunday!

Can't wait, but must carrie on : Sex and the City!

2010-04-30T19:55:00.001-04:00

Nude Dresses

2010-04-03T20:30:00.002-04:00

Wedding season is fast approaching and thus the hunt for beautiful dresses has begun. I am loving these nude dresses celebs like Nicole Ritchie, Kim Kardashian and others have been spotted wearing to various events. The shade is so elegant and perfrect for the warmer weather. It is very fresh for spring and can be accessorized easily with great shoes in metallics,snake skins or even brights. Let me know what you think or what you will be wearing to your weddings this year.

Passeport Mode à la Rockland

2010-04-01T23:04:00.004-04:00

Hey Everyone!

I just heard that Rockland will be handing out passports on the weekends of April 2–4 and April 8–10 which provide exclusive savings at 28 of its retailers.

Various stores that are offering great rebates? BCBG, Banana Republic, Chou Chou, H&M, Rudsak, Mango, Mexx, Tommy Hilfiger, This&That Axesoir, French Connection and much much more!

It's a great way to get ready for the warmer weather and take advantage of special gifts and discounts of 10% to 50% on regularly priced new arrivals in store for Spring.

Check it out!

Lust Item: Florals

2010-03-20T11:07:00.000-04:00

Kim Kardashian was my style inspiration for Lust Item this week. She looks so fresh and summery with her floral skirt. To get a similar look check out these fab finds from Forever 21. They are so casual and bohemian, perfect for spring and summer and very in tune with the runway trends for this season. Best of all, they are all under $20.

Lust Item: Clogs

2010-03-07T20:44:00.000-05:00

This spring clogs seem to be the new it shoe, but you can either love or hate them sort of like Uggs. What do you think? I am actually liking them with a great wide leg jean and floral top or with a great dress and denim vest. Here are some options. Love the pair from Michael Kors.

Alexa Chung in Chanel clogs

MK Olsen in clogs

Montreal Fasion Week

2010-03-05T20:52:00.000-05:00

Eve Gravel: Here are some great looks from Eve's show. Love how there is always some rock'n roll edge to her clothes.

Barila: Great Masculine looks were shown by the designing sister duo. Also very edgy and Balmain inspired.

Mimi & Coco

2010-02-26T22:48:00.011-05:00

Here are some looks from Mimi & Coco's new Spring 2010 line (one of my favorite Montreal boutiques). I have picked a couple of my faves which are great basics and can be incorporated into any wardrobe. Each piece looks so comfortable and easy to wear. Pair them with great accessories like cute flats and a great necklace and voila: a perfect day outfit. Check them out on St. Laurent, Laurier and Sherbrooke.

I Heart Matthew Williamson @ London Fashion Week

2010-02-21T23:27:00.000-05:00

Some amazing designs from Matthew Williamson's show in London Fashion Week this week:

Nicole Richie in Montreal

2010-02-19T18:15:00.001-05:00

Nicole came to visit our very own Holt Renfrew, to promote her new clothing and shoe line Winter Kate. I am a big fan of Nicole's style and the way that she has made boho chic so wearable. Love the cutoffs she was wearing with black tights, I think I may have to try to pull that off myself! Also here are some of my faves from her new line which is fabulous.

Nicole at Holt Renfrew

Great Pieces from Winter Kate line

Style Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn

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Style Inspiration: Kristen Cavalleri

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Lust Item: Stripes!!

2010-01-31T15:25:00.000-05:00

I know stripes may be hard to pull off, especially when they are wide and an all over pattern, but there is something so classic about a striped top. This spring stripes are a major trend, however I think they are always in style. The combination of black and white or navy and white can be so easily worn. These lovely ladies were my inspiration for this week's lust item.

Lidya Kebede and Kristen Cavalleri

All from Club Monaco

Blazer from Zara

Top and dress from Alice and Olivia (Shopbop.com)

Celeb Look of the Week: Victoria Beckham

2010-01-25T21:14:00.001-05:00

How amazing would it be to be BFFs with Victoria Beckham and have her lend you clothes and outfits when you needed? LOL. Well, a girl can dream...

Absolutely love the lines of this coat.

Some outfits from Sex in the City 2

2010-01-24T23:30:00.000-05:00

The internet is floating with pics from the shooting of Sex in the City 2 in NYC.

* Fashion spoilers ahead! Be warned! *

(Apparently in one of the scenes, Miley Cyrus and Samantha arrive at an event in the same outfit)

(A flashback to their past, or an '80s-themed dress up party? LOL)

(Posing for the fans)

Can't wait!

Look of the Week: SAG Arrivals

2010-01-24T23:11:00.002-05:00

Of course everyone's seen the Golden Globes' arrivals on television and in the magazines. But the lesser-watched Screen Actor's Guild Awards also had some amazing fashion. Here's a peek of our faves:

Lust Item: Chanel Nailpolish

2010-01-23T19:53:00.001-05:00

Although we are still feeling the cold outside I am already thinking of spring and the fresh colors that it brings. I am obsessed with doing my nails and right now I am loving the new limited edition polishes from Chanel called Particuliere (Putty Grey), Tendresse (Pale Salmon Pink), and Inattendu (Warm Nude). These polishes come out on January 29. Can't wait!!!

However in the meantime, I purchased a dusty mauve polish from Zoya called Nikki which is kinda cute amd Melanie which is more of a baby pink. They may not be Chanel but still very in line with the trend. Let me know what you guys think?

I heart Marc

2010-01-16T19:38:00.003-05:00

It is so unfair for us Canadians not to have a Marc Jacobs store. He has so many great accessories at such affordable prices. The store is usually really packed with people and filled with great stuff. So whenever you guys make your trip to NYC be sure to stop by the store on Bleaker.

Here are of my favorite items from his site Marc Jacobs and can only be found at Marc by Marc Jacobs store:

Love this purple wallet and only 35$.

The cardholder is also great and love it in red patent! So chic!

Snakeskin bangles only $14. The gray one is soooo good!

This MJ tote is great, I use it for the gym at the beach and wherever I go on vacation!

These studded belts can be used alone or in combination with flannel shirts and long tops. Very rocker chic!

Let me know what you think ?

Great Viewing Material!

2010-01-08T23:48:00.001-05:00

Over the holidays I finally had some time to watch Valentino: The Last Emperor, a documentary about Valentino's great career. The movie is fantastic, funny and very interesting. You get a sneak peak into his personal life and career as a haute couture designer. Check it out, it's super cool!

Here is the like to Youtube:

Also very interesting is the September Issue, a documentary about Anna Wintour, the editor and chief of Vogue. You really get a sneak peak into the fashion world and an idea of what really goes into producing a magazine. Check this one out too!

Another must see is the tv series Rachel Zoe Project. This one is about the life of Rachel Zoe and how she runs her business. She is a stylist to the stars and currently dresses the most famous people in Hollywood such as Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway and Liv Tyler. I love, love , love this show! Wish I had her job!

Here is a part of the first episode of her second season:

The Snood: Last Lust item of the year!

2009-12-24T14:52:00.000-05:00

Ok I have been obsessing about getting a snood for a while now. It just looks so warm and cozy, which is what we really need since the weather has been dropping! There are currently many options in the stores right now from super luxurious to great cheap options. Check out some of my choices below! Also this is a great stocking stuffer if you are still shopping today for both him and her! Happy Snood and Merry Christmas from 514 Street Chic!!

Missoni

Burberry

Banana Republic

GAP

H & M

Celeb Look of the Week: Lourdes & Madonna

2009-12-17T19:34:00.000-05:00

Celeb Look of the Week: Lourdes & Madonna

Whoa, fashion alert! Lourdes, Madonna's daughter, has arrived on the fashion scene! Like mother like daughter... Check out the pics from their latest appearance together, below.

Celeb Look of the Week: Julianne Hough

2009-12-13T22:33:00.000-05:00

The celeb look of the week is Julianne Hough!

Here's some shots of her on the way to the Alexa Chung show.

Celeb Look of the Week: Jennifer Aniston

2009-12-13T21:47:00.001-05:00

Celeb Look of the Week goes to Jennifer Anniston.

I don't usually like the very-torn-up jeans look, but there's something about what she's wearing that I find really cool and edgy. I find this a departure from her usual looks (at least from what I've seen). Unless that was her aim - maybe she was trying to pass incognito...

Great Gift Ideas

2009-12-06T10:21:00.005-05:00

It's that time of year again when the malls are packed and we are all scrambling to get our gift list completed. When you do head out be prepared and know what you need to get, or better yet try to do some online shopping. Here are a couple of options for all the special women on your list:

Holiday Dresses

2009-11-28T00:26:00.001-05:00

The holidays are quickly approaching! We've put together a collage (our first!) of some of the latest holiday dresses this season at BCBG, Mango, Bedo, Club Monaco and French Connection.

Style Inspiration: Rachel Zoe

2009-11-26T22:28:00.003-05:00

Rachel Zoe dresses evereyone in Hollywood from Cameron Diaz to Eva Mendes and does it to perfection. She has a sense of style which is unique, glamerous and a litlte bohemian. She loves fur, anything that glitters and of course Chanel. When wearing denim she loves a great wideleg and usually sports J Brand and 7 from all mankind. With dresses she usually wears them really long and with a great print. This girl is also known for lovin her high heels, and when I say high, I mean sky high. But who can blame her!

Celeb Look of the Week: Rachel Bilson

2009-11-22T21:40:00.002-05:00

The many fall looks of Rachel Bilson!

I totally worship this actress' style and clothes!

This fall, she seems to be loving her boyfriend jackets, knee-high boots and black studded purse.

Boutique Profile: JAMES

2009-11-20T18:47:00.061-05:00

James boutique is like a treasure tucked away from the busy streets of St.Catherine. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by friendly salespeople (Clara and Pascale) who provide this very intimate shopping experience. The selection of jeans, casual wear, dresses and accessories have been specifically selected by the three owners who have similar but distinct styles. This boutique has a great selection of brands for stand out pieces in your wardrobe like American Retro, Graham and Spencer and Madison Marcus. They also have fabulous accesories from Rebecca Minkoff and Felix Roy for bags and Right Hand Gal (Montreal based) for cool jewelry. There is also a large variety of jeans from Genetic, J Brand, Paige, and Hudson to name a few. This is my favorite store in Montreal and you guys should all have a visit! Check them out at 4910 Sherbrooke West.

As you can see the store has a great layout and presentation..

It's got that closet-like feel (one of the ones I dream of)!

American Retro vest, Graham and Spencer tank and Paige Black Label pants

Graham and Spenser leopard print dress with a BZR leather jacket

Graham and Spencer fur vest, Alexander Wang T-shirt, Current/Elliot jeans with stud detail

Clara and Pascale offered to showcase some of their favorite items:

Milly top (left), Twenty8Twelve top (right)

Michael Kors Sweater

Lust Item : Anything fur!!!!

2009-11-14T16:54:00.005-05:00

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I am really loving everything from fur accessories,vests to short fur coats. Check out these great items from Harricana, a Montreal based company who uses recycled furs to create new items. I love the concept and its environmentally friendly approach. Here are some of my favorite items from their collection. You can see these and more from their collection on their webiste: http://www.harricana.qc.ca/.

Photo taken from Harper's Bazaar

Love the way that the vest is paired with a simple tee and lace up pants. Similar faux fur vests can be found at Zara (see below). Again it is paired with a simple top and leggings. Let the vest speak for itself!

Photo taken from Zara lookbook

Celeb Look of the Week - Reese Witherspoon

2009-11-09T22:12:00.005-05:00

Reese Witherspoon is always such a stylish and classy lady, on top of being an amazing actress!

She wore this outfit for an appearance on Good Morning America. This is such a cute fall outfit!

With thicker tights (higher denier; here, she is probably wearing 80 denier), dresses and short skirts can continue to be worn during the long winter months.
Why is she begging? Reese shouldn't have to beg for anything!

She's wearing grey booties, that were Sabby V's lust item of the week a couple of weeks ago.
Hmm the red sole makes me suspect these are Louboutin's!

I love how this dress cinches at the waist and the skirt is just loose at the hips and thighs, giving it a cute look. The color and short sleeves still give it a more adult look, making it appropriate work attire (except the skirt is maybe a little too short).
I love the color of this dress (navy). I don't wear navy enough... some kid in high school once told me that navy and black together was a 'fashion-don't' and I've been traumatized ever since... LOL

Hmm, I really wonder what they're talking about?

She's got this face of "Um dude, that was funny, but really inappropriate."

Soïa & Kyo - Montreal Fashion Week

2009-11-09T21:45:00.004-05:00

Soïa & Kyo fashion show at Montreal Fashion Week
Yup, I'm a little belated on this post given that Montreal Fashion Week was already more than a couple of weeks ago! My bad. The week of Montreal Fashion Week was a crazy week for both Sabby V and I as we not only had the shows, but we had to get ready for a work-trip to Miami a few days later! We've been in Miami for the last two weeks, and so that's why we've been so quiet!

So back to Montreal Fashion Week--we got the chance to attend the Soïa & Kyo fashion show at Marché Bonsecours. We were super excited about this cause both of us just looove their coats!

Here are some pics from their Spring/Summer collection.
BIG THANK YOU again to Peipei for being are amazing photographer!!!

The fashion show opened and closed with Karine Vanasse, Quebec actress and star, best-known for her role in Séraphin, Un homme et son péché (such a sad movie!). She also just recently hosted Les Jutras... Anyway, we don't have a picture of her opening the show, but we've got a couple of her in the last showcased coat (scroll down to take a look).

Check out the cool pattern in the inner lining!

I love the shoes here too... I wonder where they are from? They look very Rudsak-y...

I LOVE THIS COAT! And I'm absolutely loving grey these days!

I LOVE THIS JACKET TOO :)

Oh and this one too... I love them all equally!

I looove this coat too. Look at the detailing! And the 1/2 or 3/4 sleeves are good for spring/summer for sure!

Karine Vanasse:

What a great show it was! Soia & Kyo outerwear only started in 2004, but now are sold all over the world. We always get such a warm & fuzzy when we hear about local success stories!!!

There are quite a few stores that have Soia & Kyo outerwear, but here are our fave stores that do carry it and that you should check out (in Montreal, of course!):

- Adam & Eve, 5432 Boul St-Laurent;
- Aritmetik, 3688A Boul St-Laurent;
- Bleu Marine, Eaton Centre;
- Boutique Bubbles, 151 Mont-Royal East;
- Simons, 977 Ste-Catherine Ouest;
- Mochico Jeans, 1214 Boul Mont-Royal;
- Olam, 1374 Ste-Catherine Ouest;
- Toxic, Eaton Centre.

Lust Item: Gossip Girl Winter Coats

2009-11-05T21:36:00.002-05:00

Winter coats in Montreal are a must, and since it is so long I invest in a couple. A grey one is great since it can be worn with both black and brown clothing. This one featured below on Serena from Gossip Girl is beautiful because of the intricate flower detail on the collar. I love the one on Hilary Duff because it is classic black with a twist. The ruffle detail is so cute! Blair of course has the most stunning coat ever. Gorgeous big collar with pleating on top and puffy at the bottom.
Your coat is usually the first thing people will see for 6 months and so I would recommend buying one which is unique and good quality (wool or cashmere). My favorite brand is Mackage of course (Montreal based company) because of their great fit and fabrics. Check out their newest collection: http://www.mackage.com/. They even have a Sabrina coat !!!

Montreal Fashion Week - Eve Gravel

2009-10-16T21:44:00.001-04:00

Sabby V and I attended the Eve Gravel fashion show during Montreal fashion week.

Quebecer Eve Gravel was our COUP DE COEUR!

The spring/summer collection was young and was like a light summer breeze. The outfits alluded to a summer wedding, innocence, a bit of '70s - a bit of '60s... The outfits were amazing and had that girly yet tomboy-ish look to them. Here are some pictures (taken by our amazing friend and photographer Peipei):

Sabby V and I waiting for the show to start...

Before the show started...

She opened the show with a summer bride. What a way to open the show with a bang!

All the outfits had some cute headgear: headbands, flowers, Elizabethan looking caps...

Love this 'headgear'. Very young Elizabethan era...

Sabby V was totally in love with this sequin black vest!

In Montreal, Eve Gravel can be found at:
- Boutique Unicorn, 5135 St-Laurent
- Three Monkeys, 1970 Ste-Catherine W
- Delano, 70 St-Paul W
- La Baie
- Cokluch, 410A Villeray
- Agence Ka, 4482 Fabre

Check out the Eve Gravel site: http://www.evegraveldesign.com

Celeb Look of the Week: Emmy Rossum

2009-10-16T19:42:00.001-04:00

Emmy Rossum is the celeb look of the week!

Honestly, Emmy Rossum has great style, and here are some of her recent looks.
Now if only her style was as good as the parts she gets in movies! I mean, poor girl's last job was the Dragonball movie!
Well at least she's in college and has an amazing singing career going on.

Love this look! The dress on its own is rather simple, but boots and accessories give it a sexy yet classy look.

Great fall look for Montreal as well!

Sequins are in this season and so are chain-link bags. I love the little white bolero (? I think that's what it's called) that she's wearing. Lots of different textures in this outfit...

The look is great until you get to the feet, but forgive her; she just had a mani-pedi!

Dress to Kill Magazine party & Designers Remix

2009-10-15T22:32:00.003-04:00

After the Createurs Francais fashion show at Marche Bonsecours, Sabby V and I headed to Hotel W for the Dress to Kill Magazine party. We had to work early the next morning and so we couldn't stay very late! Nonetheless, we were able to get some pictures of the models wearing Designer Remix clothing. Here are some pics:

And these three girls were french fashionistas at the party that night. We loved their style and wanted to get a picture of them! We spoke to them after and they were the sweetest things ever!
Merci pour la photo!

Montreal Fashion Week: Les Createurs Francais

2009-10-15T22:07:00.001-04:00

Sabby V and I bought tickets to Montreal Fashion Week's 'Les Createurs Francais' fashion show on Tuesday. The show was an interesting eclectic mix of designers from France.

Here are some pictures from the show (I took them myself, so they aren't the greatest quality...!):

Our fave designer was likely the last one of the night, David Kurtis (the dresses)
What do you think?

Montreal Street Fashion: Latest fall street trends!

2009-10-14T00:56:00.003-04:00

Montreal's latest fall street trends, as witnessed by Carrie L and Sabby V on a very busy Ste-Catherine street, this past Saturday (thank you to everyone who let us take a picture of them!!!):

She was super nice for letting us take her picture (our first!)

First of all, we love her sunglasses and hair-cut! If this photo had only been a headshot, she would've looked super cool! Also, we love her jacket. We saw lots of these bomber jackets throughout the streets that day (seemingly, Montrealers' fall jacket of choice!), but this was the first jacket we saw in gray. Gray's a great color for fall, it goes with everything and is a great alternative to black!

First of all, these girls were the cutest things ever! We noticed them from far - they were little rays of sunshine, laughing and giggling and just having a great time. They helped lighten up our day, because up until then, we were having a pretty hard time finding people willing to get their photo taken!

These girls were wearing some of the latest fall trends: little booties, chain-linked purse, boyfriend sweater, leather bomber jackets, skinny jeans. What fashionistas!

You know, there are vibes you get from certain couples that make you think: 'Wow they are such a great cute couple!'. This cute couple not only matched each other in their countenance but also in their clothes! Love the jackets, her long shirt with tights, his belt, her purse!

We love his jacket ("Note to self: buy one for your bf") and we love the jeans he's wearing. Those converse sneakers are making such a come-back, we saw lots of them on the street that day. We love her blazer, her jeans and her boots. We love how she paired her look with a simple black tee - very casual chic!

Very original look. Their style made us think back to when Nirvana was like god. Those were great times. Love the little booties. We love how these girls wore their shorts with tights - it's unique and we think Jenny Humphrey from 'Gossip Girl' has maybe been copying them. Love the plaid scarves - plaid is one of the latest fall trends (just like back to the Nirvana days... oh those days were great...)

Taken in front of the Eaton Centre. Love the bomber jacket and the sequined skirt is very in. We saw a couple of these on the street that day, and tonight saw a couple more (at the Montreal Fashion Week shows).

Here are the converse sneakers again! Very 1980s (the good part of the 80s hehe) - we love them! The coats that these girls were wearing were to die for. Love the high-boots!

More Montreal street fashion to come!

Montreal Fashion Week 2009 - Défilé des créateurs français

2009-10-13T17:54:00.003-04:00

Défilé des créteurs français... here we come!

Sabby V. and I got our last-minute discounted tickets for tonight's "Défilé des créateurs français". Looking forward to seeing what these amazing french designers will be showcasing at Marché Bonsecours' runway tonight!

We got our tickets at at http://lavitrine.com/ for $25 and there are still some tickets left. Hurry up, 514-fashionistas ! See you there!

Montreal fashion week site: http://www.semainemodemontreal.ca/

Style Crush : Audrey Tatou

2009-10-12T22:03:00.003-04:00

I finally got to see "Coco before Chanel" and loved it! It is based on the life of Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" & tells the inspirational story about the woman who founded the french brand Chanel. Coco embodied the modern woman before inventing her, in both style and personality.

Audrey Tatou performed brilliantly, as usual, and has such a great sense of style. Here are some of the outfits she wore to the premieres around the world.

Everything about the outfit is great. The feminine lacy top pairs well with the tough leather skirt.

This black and white sheath is gorgeous and a timeless piece.

Another beautiful sheath paired with great pumps.

The color of the dress is what makes it so special along with the beautiful draping at the neck.

These shoes are the perfect mix of classy and edgy at the same time.

Loving the gold hardware on this suede clutch.

Lust Item Of Week : Booties

2009-10-10T09:56:00.015-04:00

I am loving these grey lace up booties and are a must for this time of the year. They would look great paired with a short skirt or even jeans for a more casual look. The heel is not extremely high which makes them very wearable to work or to shop!

I have found a very similar pair at Winners for a great price (unfortunately cannot find a photo). There are also similar options at Browns, a great pair from Michael Kors which are more rugged and sporty.

Celeb Look of the Week: Louis Vuitton fashion week arrivals in Paris

2009-10-09T15:13:00.007-04:00

Louis Vuitton fashion week arrivals in Paris are the celeb look of the week!
I was looking for pictures to post for the look of the week, but there were so many great arrivals at the Louis Vuitton pret-a-porter show this week in Paris, I couldn't do anything but name the arrivals list as looks of the week!
My favorites were:

LEIGHTON MEESTER:

There's a lot going on here with the socks and the open shoe sandals, but Leighton's got the legs to pull it off. I love the wild coloured dress, and the little sweater over her shoulders helps to tone it down a little.

DAISY LOWE (British model):

I love her shoes, they are just so cute with the bow! Also, the look is a modern, sexy and feminine twist on a tuxedo. Love it!

Miranda Kerr:

First of all, I think whatever Miranda Kerr wears always looks fantastic just because she's drop dead gorgeous. On someone else, this dress could've looked dainty and like a curtain, but Miranda pulls it off with her poise! She gives this dress a young hip look... Like a breath of fresh air!

A very pregnant ADRIANA LIMA:

Okay, she looks amazing for a very-pregnant woman! How is she standing in those heels with that extra weight? Anyway, I love the dress, it's very feminine and soft. Makes me think of the dresses that are sculpted in statues of Greek goddesses... In this case, Brazilian Goddess!

KATY PERRY:

Love this look. The luster of the material (metallic look) and semi-geometrical shapes at her shoulders give a futuristic take on ruffly blouses. The matching headband is adorable. Notice that she didn't wear a necklace or anything around her neck; a necklace could've potentially been too much bling to match the shirt or could've taken away from the shirt's effect. Not sure how I feel about the shoes... The one-glove is cute - homage to MJ?

VIRGINIE LEDOYEN and GONG LI and a ONE-LUCKY DUDE:

I just love ruffles and femininity in clothing! I love what Virginie Ledoyen is wearing!!! Check out Gong Li's shoes!!!

By the way, this is what the runway at Louis Vuitton Pret-a-porter Spring/Summer fashion show looked like:

Yikes! Very Marc Jacobs IMHO... ;)

The latest fall/winter collections : Re-discovering Tristan

2009-10-09T14:37:00.005-04:00

Re-discovering Tristan after it lost America and lost Iseut
I was shopping for a dress at Fairview this weekend and after a few shops, my friend suggested we take a look in Tristan.

Ok, I have to admit I didn't really think I was going to find anything at Tristan. I hadn't been in Tristan in ages, since as far as I could remember, it was clothing way beyond my age and budget (ok I admit I'm at least 5 years older now and working, but what I mean is that it's stuff my mom would wear).

When I trudged into the store, my eye caught a glimpse of some really cute outfits right away. What a surprise! The styles I spotted were fresh, some very trendy. The colors of the clothes, the racks, the tables, and the walls were all so modern - what a nice change from the former dark walls and dim lighting!

The salesperson told me that in the last year, Tristan had been changing their look. First, they dropped the name America and put all the collections under the Tristan banner (remember when Tristan was 'Tristan and Iseut' for women and America was only for men?). Second, they modernized their styles and tried to appeal to a younger crowd.

There's still clothing tailored to the more mature woman. I guess I could say they've got two looks to their newest collection, one more work/conservative look and the other one being more trendy and casual.

<-- They changed their logo too :)

I came out of the store with a green dress (from their summer collection - on sale :) ) and with this nice and happy feeling. I'm happy to have "re-discovered" Tristan especially because it's Canadian and local (head office is in Montreal). They were showcasing their Canadian-made items (on promotion) 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't able to post this in time...

Tristan's newest collection (fall/winter - in stores now) has some really fabulous pieces that are so in line with what's in style now. Check it out at : http://www.tristanstyle.com

Here's a sample of my favourite looks:

What do you think of their new look and collection? Leave your comments below :)

Montreal Fashion Week - just 6 days away!

2009-10-07T22:58:00.002-04:00

Montreal Fashion Week 2009 is quickly approaching - just 6 days away!

The 17th edition (already?!) of Montreal Fashion Week will be held from October 13th to 15th 2009. (Yup, unfortunately it's during the week). On the plus side, for the first-time ever, there will be some events OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Yes, for the first time ever you don't need to be on the press or guest list - you can be part of the fashion-fun too!

The events open to the public are:

Tuesday, October 13th 2009: Dress to Kill Magazine launch, 10pm, 901 Square Victoria (Hotel W).
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009: Soia & Kyo party with DJ Pierre & Lefonque, 10pm, 355 McGill (open to all, but you have to RSVP @ sk@soiakyo.com !)
Thursday, October 15th, 2009: Party Denis Gagnon, 10pm, 901 Square Victoria (Hotel W).

Last-minute tickets on sale for Montreal fashionistas!:
Again this year, there will be last-minute tickets for sale to the public, for selected fashion shows only.
You can check for tickets at http://lavitrine.com between 16h and 20h everyday, for $25!
First come, first served!

Click here for the full website and schedule: http://montrealfashionweek.ca/

Discover:
- Dress to Kill Magazine: http://dresstokillmagazine.com/
- Soia & Kyo (514StreetChic love love LOVE their coats!): http://www.soiakyo.com/
- Denis Gagnon (I just love the women's collection!): http://www.denisgagnon.ca/

Celeb Look of the Week: Mary-Kate Olsen

2009-10-07T22:31:00.005-04:00

Mary-Kate Olsen is the look of the week

This dates from a few of months ago, but I just found the photo and thought it was a great look! Blue and dark purple is in for fall 2009.

To make this look wearable for fall in Montreal, I would add a pair of dark tights and loose high boots.

I love how, by just adding a black studded belt by the MW for H&M collection, she was able to give the simple one-shoulder dress an edge.

I just loved the over-sized vintage sweater she's wearing!

The purse is really cute, it looks like leather and the pattern looks like a close-up of paintbrush strokes. The purse's colors are neutral (orangy-beige and very dark purple/almost black) and so it works with the outfit as a whole.

I usually follow the 3-color rule when I dress: 2 neutrals and one bold color. Mary-Kate has a variation of this as she's wearing fairly neutral colors with the bold blue/purple sweater to add punch.

Any thoughts? Have any other ideas how this look would work for fall in Montreal? Go ahead and post your comments below. Thanks in advance!

Top 5 Essentials for Fall

2009-10-03T08:50:00.004-04:00

Sabby V. from 514Streetchic shares her picks of the season:

1. A trenchcoat in a neutral color with great details will get alot of usage in fall. The "Military" look is in for coats along with "pretty and feminine" details as shown below on Olivia Palermo.

2. A great pair of black patent pumps are exactly what I am looking for to complete any outfit. They can be worn to work or out on the town with jeans or a great dress. These worn by Anne Hathaway are perfect!

3. Standout bags in bright colors is a purchase I made this season (I invested in a bright purple bag while in Italy). It helps to brighten all the dark clothing that fall brings. I am really loving the one that Leighton Meester is wearing in blue suede. Also loving the long strap which is big for Fall too!

4. Great big necklaces are all the rage now. Multistrand pearls, chains and a mixture of the two is a great choice. I have actually seen many choices at Forever 21 and happen to be very affordable ( I will be picking one up myself this weekend!). They are actually so cheap that you can but 2 or 3.

Jessica Biel has sported hers in both a casual outfit with jeans (above) and has also been seen wearing this necklace with a dressier top and skirt.

5. Sheath dresses are big for fall and are great in neutral colors such as grey and black, because they can be paired with evereything. They are very versatile pieces that will get alot of usage. Check out Jessica Alba in her electric blue!

Check out Orientelle.ca where this article is also featured

Lust Item of the week: Chain Link Bag

2009-09-27T21:43:00.003-04:00

Chain link bags seem to be all the rage among celebs. Many of them are sporting the classic Chanel in black which is a timeless accessory.

Check out LC's Chanel in a beige (great neutral color).

Even LC's BFF Lo Bosworth is also sporting her Chanel but in classic black with gold detailing.

However for the diva on somewhat of a budget, I've found one from Marc Jacobs which is a great alternative. It's called "The single" and may be found at Holt Renfrew in Montreal.

Milan Fashion Week : Missoni

2009-09-27T21:08:00.031-04:00

Missoni is a luxury brand known for its gorgeous knits in a multitude of patterns and colors. They presented their 2010 Summer collection today in Milan. The women in attendance were all dressed to impress (wouldn't you agree that Italians can dress!). Check out these lovely ladies:

Chiara Tortorella's over the knee boots in chocolate brown are to die for. The entire look is effortless but at the same time amazing!

This dove grey dress and matching grey snakeskin bag are perfect for a wedding.

Take a look at those shoes!

And of course Marguerita Missoni. She obviously inherited this great sense of style( it must run in the family). Love the sunglasses!

Celeb look of the week - Kate Walsh

2009-09-27T01:19:00.003-04:00

I love what Kate Walsch wore to an American Cancer Society fundraiser on September 21, 2009.

Kate is wearing shimmering leggings and blazer from Stella McCartney.

Sequined leggings are one of the hotest trends for fall! Kate shows us here that sequins are just for figure-skating dresses or Vegas showgirls - paired with a blazer and a simple white t-shirt, it makes her look classy and dressy. Tres chic!

I like how she weighed out the glitzniness of the leggings with a simple white shirt.

She matched her outfit with a pair of Louboutin pumps. You can never go wrong with Louboutin pumps!

Sneak Peek into Carrie L's closet

2009-09-27T00:50:00.001-04:00

Like you might've read in one of Sabby V's earlier post, the girls from 514StreetChic got together for a photoshoot to expose some of our favorite looks from our closet.

I love the ruffles and detailing on this shirt. I purchased this shirt in fall 2008 in Melbourne, Australia from a company called Dollhouse. Okay, so I know it's a bit far, but you can find similar styles in various stores in Montreal. Why, I saw a very similar shirt at Simons downtown (http://www.simons.ca/), just this summer.

The belt is a handmade leather belt that was given to me as a gift. It's basically a strip of leather that needs to be hand-knotted. Hence, you can place it all all kind of heights on your body to get all kinds of looks: empire-wasit (on rib-cage), tight at the waist, and on the hips. You can even wear it around your neck as a cool scarf or loose tie.

The bag is from Matt & Nat (founded by Montrealer Inder Bedi), and was purchased at Mochico at 4261 St-Denis, Montreal. I love Matt & Nat bags for their style and for the message behind them. By the way, Mochico is a great store to get a mish 'n mash of local designers, including Soia & Kyo coats that are now being sold all over the world. I love local success stories!

The leggings are from American Apparel, a company founded by Montreal-originator, Dov Charney. They are the high-waisted leggings with a slight shine to them. The salesperson at the Ste-Catherine (near Guy metro) store recommended the high-waisted version, because the elastic is loose at the top and avoids any cligging or bad muffin-top situations at the waist (a fashion don't!) It's also more versatile, because you can also tuck in shirts and t-shirts into the high waisted version for a very original look. Also, the high-waist version can be folded if you do want to sit it at the waist.

The wool sweater-dress was purchased at Mango and was part of their fall/winter 2007-8 collection. It's great for fall and winter in Montreal! With the little bit of warmth still present in fall, I usually wear it belt-less with a pair of tights and cute shoes. When it starts to get chillier (aka winter - boo!), I wear the sweater with leggings or skinny jeans and might also dress it with a belt.

The leather belt was purchased in Sydney, Australia from a store called Ojay. I love this belt! I've seen similar styles to it in and around Montreal at stores like Simons and Tristan.

The leggings here are the high-waisted leggings at American Apparel (see description above).

The leather calf-length boots are from Fornarina (http://www.fornarina.com/) and were folded downwards to get this little-booty look.They were purchased at a sample sale in the Chabanel area, but Fornarina shoes can be found at Aritmetik, Chou Chou and Little Burgandy. They are so comfy because the leather and inside of the boot is soft. Also, the heel is a great length for walking through the streets of Montreal.

The funny looking thing in my hair is a hair accessory from Simons. Hmm, not sure what I was thinking when I put it in my hair. At the moment I write this, it looks really random there! I usually wear the flower in my hair when I tie up my hair in a pony-tail or bun.

Max Azria visits BCBG Montreal

2009-09-26T09:55:00.005-04:00

There were models, photographers and plenty of fashionistas on hand Thursday at the unveiling of the redesigned BCBG store on St.Catherine. The atmosphere was that of a typical 5@7 in Montreal but better since we were surrounded by beautiful clothing from the BCBG fall/winter collection. The redesigned store is fantasic with a modern white decor and gorgeous wood staircase. Best of all is that Max Azria was on hand to greet his Montreal clientele. He was also gracious to pose in a photo for me, but of course I messed that up by closing my eyes. Go figure the one chance I get and I blow it!

Check out the event below:

My great friend Asha invited me to the event! Thanks again! BTW you look great!

Here are some fashionistas:

Love the overall look! From the metallic skirt to the great boots and tuxedo blazer.

Love the rocker chick ensemble. The Jimmy Choo sunglasses finish the look.

The biker jacket and sequinced shoulder are amazing.

Love the great color of the dress and great accesories.

Love the necklace. Pearls and diamonds, who could ask for more???

Check out necklace designer Charlotte Hosten (right). These necklaces are works of art!

15% men's clothing at Club Monaco - until Sept 30!

2009-09-25T12:44:00.002-04:00

Unfortunately this is only for men!

I hear that if you go into Club Monaco from now until September 30 and try on the men's new collection, you'll receive 15% off any men's purchase.

Remember, it's only till September 30th!

There's only one Club Monaco in Montreal:

Les Cours Mont-Royal
1455 Peel St #226
514-499-0959
(near the corner of Ste-Catherine O.)

Stylexchange Warehouse Sale - update

2009-09-25T00:47:00.003-04:00

The Stylexchange sale is going on right now. I haven't been, my sources tell me that there's a lot of stuff, including Miss Sixty at 50% off, Juicy Couture items and Uggs.

I'll be heading over there this weekend to take a look!

I love sales!

Sneak Peak into Sabby V's Closet

2009-09-21T23:36:00.007-04:00

The girls from 514Streetchic decided to do a photoshoot and expose some of our favorite items for fall from our very own closets. The photos were taken at the Botanical Gardens in Montreal by two great photographers( Wei & Peipei, thanks again guys!). We had a great time enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery.

My favorite outfit is this black and white dress that I just picked up at H&M on Saturday. This purchase was a first for me since I have never actually purchased anything there. I added a blazer from Zara which I purchased years ago from my days as an auditor with a belt from Banana Republic (I usually go to BR for their accesories). My teal blue clutch is also from Banana Republic (it is actually my mom's, but I seem to have permanently borrowed it from her). My open toe booties are from Zara and have been getting alot of usage from them by pairing them with jeans, leggings and of course, dresses! BTW, I am also wearing a pair of black cat eye Ray-Bans, which I cannot live without! I love sunglasses!!!!!

In this next photo, I am wearing a headband I bought at This and That (Rockland) which reminds me a little of Gossip Girl (who must have great stylists for that show!). The magenta dress is from Mango, and can be worn many different ways, over jeans, leggings or with a shirt and skinny black pants for work. The clutch is from French Connection and leather jacket was a gift from my mom. I would usually wear this on the weekends with a pair of flats, but of course every outfit looks better with heels.

My last outfit is probably something you would normally see me wearing. I have a quite a large collection of denim from 7 for all mankind to Rock and Republic to my latest purchase of J Brand jeans. I am wearing the J Brand skinny with some old white tank. My cashmere cardigan is from QI cashmere which I found at Simons (they have a great selection of designers and sometimes only carry a few sizes which kind of make them unique and exclusive. Love that!) My hat is from H&M (sorry I lied, I guess I also bought this at H &M) and my shoes are from Aldo ( which happen to quite comfy). My watch was a gift from my aunt and is from Michael Kors and happens to be a big trend this fall ( big gold watches). My purse which you can't really see is from Foley and Corinna and was purchased last fall in LA (can be found at Holt Renfrew in Mtl). This bag was by far the best purchase I have ever made. I know it is sad to say, but I really love it and have practically worn it every day since. I think that if you have to splurge, do it for a bag.

Stylexchange Warehouse Sale

2009-09-18T17:16:00.000-04:00

Stylexchange is having a warehouse sale!

50% to 70% off, just in the time for the fall season! I don't have much details on it yet, but there is supposedly going to be tons of designer brands and street labels (YAY!). Expect to see 7 For All Mankind, Rock & Republic, Miss Sixty, Groggy, Jack and Jones, Triple 5 Soul, Lady Dutch, etc etc etc!

From what I hear, the Stylexchange sales usually have a lot of stuff, but unfortunately the jeans do not go on sale - BOO!

Here are the details:
5670 rue Paré, TMR (Namur metro)

Thursday Sept 24 - 10am to 9pm
Friday Sept 25 - 10am to 9pm
Saturday Sept 26 - 10am to 5pm
Sunday Sept 27 - 12pm to 5pm

I'll report back on the sale and let you know how it is!

Introducing Carrie L from "514 Street Chic"

2009-09-18T17:07:00.001-04:00

What's your style?
Carrie L: Depends on my mood and depends where I'm at.

At work, I'm more conservative, but I love to wear ruffly, romantic shirts and skirts to bring a little zest to the regular office attire (that is so often associated with black and pants). But although I love shirts in the store and on other people, I rarely wear shirts because I can't be bothered to iron them, especially if they've got ruffles!

Outside of work, I love wearing leggings with long shirts and belts or blue jeans with funky, funny t-shirts.

And for going out for a night on the town, it's dresses dresses dresses!

Favourite designers?
Carrie L: I actually don't own anything from them, but I get lots of inspiration from Jean-Paul Gauthier, Chanel, Michael Kors.

Favourite celeb styles?
Carrie L: To name a few: Rachel Bilson, Reese Withersppon, the cast of Gossip Girl, Jennifer Aniston (don't care much for her as actress though--sorry),

Rachel Bilson

The cast of Gossip Girl (...yes, even druggy-looking 'Lil Jenny):

Taylor Momsen

Leighton Meester

Blake Lively

Favourite stores in Montreal?
Carrie L: Lots of stores! It depends on the occasion:

- For work clothes: BCBG Maxazaria, Club Monaco, Zara, Simons (Contemporaine and Icone lines mainly), United Colors of Bennetton, RW&Co, Dynamite, Mango, etc.

- For casual clothing: Love the shorts and casual weekend clothing at Club Monaco, the Twik line at Simons, simple everyday t-shirts and other at Le Garage, Lola &Emily, but otherwise a bit of stuff here and there...

- For shoes: I swear by Nine West and BCBG shoes, because of comfort and style. I love Aldo shoes, but I don't think my feet are quite the right shape for them. I love and dream of shoes at Chou Chou, and there's a store on de la Montagne (or Crescent) that sells Christian Louboutin's. I don't actually shop there or go in, I just stare at the shoes through the glass, like a kid in the candy store! I'm sure the shopkeepers must see me all the time ("Ah, not HER again!")

- For purses and wallets: I have an obsession with Matt&Nat and Samsara - both Montreal designers!

- For accessories: I just adore the accessories section at Simons, the earrings, belts, headbands at Forever 21, sometimes Dynamite has really elegant yet funky accessories.

- Other stores I love to visit and where you can find a lot of different things for different occasions: Stacey Zhang, Olam, Bubbles, Maskerad (on Mont-Royal Ave)... oh and so many more!

What are you loving right now?
Carrie L: Belts and boots--long thigh-high boots. Very super-hero catwoman like! But, I'm not sure if Montreal is ready for thigh high boots; it might be too red-light-district-St-Laurent-after-10pm for some... Ooh and I am really loving the resurgeance of the 'flapper' style ('30s) and old Hollywood black-and-white movie glamour--which I've always loved since I was a kid.

High boots - Jean-Paul Gauthier fashion show in Paris

A flapper inpired design from Jean-Paul Gauthier's fashion in Paris (for fall/winter 2009/10)

Old hollywood glamour - Another Jean-Paul Gauthier from his fall/winter show in Paris

Lust Item of the Week

2009-09-18T16:44:00.005-04:00

Check out this Mackage leather bomber. I love everything about it! The scarf collar and puffy sleeves are so unique and a fit that is to die for! It looks like the kind of leather that smells so good you are going to be sniffing it all day long. (Mackage is a family run Montreal based company who specialize in outerwear for the "trendy" shopper. Many of their coats can be found at Miss Swiss ( on St-Denis and another on Mt. Royal and also at Simmons). Check out their website: http://www.mackage.com/

The leather bomber is a staple for Fall. It can be worn over jeans or even a nice dress, to work or on the weekends. If this one is too pricey there are always cheaper alternatives. I have seen one at Forever 21 ( which just opened on St. Catherine) that is also cute and at a fraction of the price.

Celeb look of the week - Jennifer Lopez

2009-09-18T00:15:00.002-04:00

Sept 16, 2009, Washington D.C.--Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony held a press conference on Capitol Hill, following a meeting with some members of congress to discuss education in the Latino community and college affordibility.

One should always dress appropriately for the occasion. In this case, Jennifer Lopez needed to look sharp, smart and credible--and I think she did a great job at picking her outfit (assuming she picked it, and it wasn't a stylist!)

I'm not sure what she is wearing, but I can tell that the shoes are Louboutin!

Do you think her feet hurt?

A similar attire would be appropriate for an office job in Montreal. Personally, I would opt for a dress that is less tight around the behind--I think you can guess why! But then again, to some extent: if you've got it, then flaunt it!!!

Also, her makeup is perfect for daytime and makes her look sharp and professional. The makeup is kept in nude shades (lips, cheeks, eye shadow), and the makeup around the eyes (eye liner) is kept light, not too dense. This makeup look is good to be worn everyday to work (except maybe the fake lashes, cause that would just be a lot of hassle in the morning!)

Can you believe this is the same woman whom, 2 days earlier, looked like this at the MTV VMA awards?

Like I said, one should dress appropriately for the occasion!

New York Fashion Week

2009-09-16T19:01:00.002-04:00

I have been dreaming about being front row at New York’s fashion week (Sept 10-17) and being able to see the newest looks since forever. The celebs who attend are usually able to select their choices in advance for Spring 2010, which is how we see them sporting these looks even before they hit the stores. Among the many designers present: Max Azria, Michael Kors and Tory Burch which are usually looks that many Montrealers can sport. This city has a certain style that is unique with European influences due to stores like Zara and Mango. I personally would have loved to be at 3.1 Phillip Lim.

As Montrealers, we unfortunately have to be practical about our fashion choices. The weather here does not always allow us to wear all the different looks out there. However, we still manage to look good despite the cold by adding beautiful cardigans, blazers and trenches. Another solution is to use leggings/tights under dresses or even shorts. But I guess if you’re a real fashionista, then you'll just brave the cold in style! High heels in snow works for me!

I have posted a couple of pics of my favorite looks and designers.

Milly-by Michelle Smith

Love the necklace on model and the dress. Great line of clothing that can be found at Abe & Mary's in Montreal

Oscar de Renta-Classic black and white

Not to sure if this exact dress can be found any where in Montreal, but BCBG has similar styles.

3.1 Phillip Lim

The bag is gorgeous and everyone needs a red bag! Also check out those shoes!!!

JBrand and Boy Meets Girl Sale in Montreal

2009-09-15T08:40:00.002-04:00

There was a JBrand Jeans (http://www.jbrandjeans.com/) sale from the 10th to the 13th of September on Meilleur street (in the Chabanel district). All of us girls from "514 Street Chic" went to the sale on its opening night. I can't say that the sale was amazing, BUT there was a wide and thorough selection of jeans, which is the main reason we went to the sale! They had all the most popular styles, in all sizes and colors.

Here's a sample of jeans from JBrand Jeans:

Pencil jeans - JBrand; as seen on Ashley Simpson.

Love Story - JBrand; as seen on Kate Moss (to die for colour!!!)

Skinny Jeans - JBrand; as seen on Vanessa Hudgens.

Sabby V bought a pair of Pencil jeans in black and Skinny jeans in dark blue. BleuXu bought Cigarette jeans in faded grey, with yellow stitching. She wore them to work on Friday with a yellow cardigan and leopard scarf and looked fab!

I bought the Skinny in blue and Love Story dark blue. The Love Story jeans have been seen on many celebs and I fell in love with them when I saw them on Kate Moss in the picture above! Sabby V also owns a pair of Love Story's, that she purchased at a previous JBrand sample sale).

JBrand jeans are extremely comfortable and easy to wear all day and all night. They are made with stretch, and so there is ease of movement in them when worn. One tip we can offer everybody is to get their jeans one size smaller because, as with many jeans (if not all), they stretch after being worn. For myself, I wish I'd gotten the Skinny in one size smaller! They stretched out a bit after I wore them once, and now I have to wear them with a belt. Otherwise, it feels like they are slowly creeping down my hips, with the crotch piece feeling like it's at my knees (okay, an exaggeration, but never a fun feeling nevertheless!)

Another tip, if you're going to wear denim to work, we suggest dark jeans without tears (so NOT professional if you have a tears going up and down your legs and/or behind!). Trouser jeans are also good for work. The Pencil, Skinny and Love Story would all be appropriate for work, and can look uber professional if paired with the right-smart top!

The trends for this season are blue-black jeans, denim leggings, and torn jeans. As well, the boyfriend jeans is still in. Basically, this season, all denims goes!

The prices at the sale were good, given that JBrand jeans are designer jeans and usually go for at least double what they were selling for at the sale. The samples jeans (size 25) were even less expensive, and a great bargain at that!

Unfortunately, at the time I write this, the sale is now over. But good news is: there's one every season! We'll keep you posted for future sales!

Introducing Sabby V from "514 Street Chic"

2009-09-10T13:36:00.003-04:00

Photo of your favourite look

What's your style?
Sabby V: I would say that I don't have a particular style. In general, I love clothing that has special details like bows, studs or nice pleating. Right now, I am loving the rocker chick look! Skinny jeans and cool embellished tops. I also like hats, but never quite find the right moment to where them!!!!!

Favourite designers?
Sabby V: Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim , D & G

Favourite celeb styles?
Sabby V: Sienna Miller, Kate Hudson, Rachel Bilson, Kate Moss

Favourite stores in Montreal?
Sabby V: Billie, Club Monaco, Zara, Mango, Miss Sixty, Lola & Emily

What are you loving right now?
Sabby V: I am dying to get a boyfriend blazer in black and leather legging. Another item I cannot get enough of are cute little dresses.

Any last words of wisdom?

Sabby V: Never give up a good sale.