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Friday, August 3, 2012
Hair accessories have become customary in fashion as a simple piece can accent a messy bun, create elegance in a hairstyle where elegance was lacking or simply add a little fun to your tresses
Turning her birds nest bun into a striking, fashion forward style that had viewers drooling over the look
...Ourselves included!
Since Nicole's (we're on a first name basis) beaded headpiece debut, we've seen stars like Chloe Kardashian, her annoying older sister Kim Kardashian, Victoria Justice and Vanessa Hudges rocking 'the beaded headpiece'
Chloe Kardashian is the cutest and least annoying of the 'Kardashian ladies', there fore we post her only
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel used crystal, beaded head pieces for Chanel's Pre Fall 2012 Métiers d'art collection runway show
Inspired by British Rajor the Indian Empire, the show was breathtaking!
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Out With the old
In with the
...Old...?!
You may not know that there is a difference between your fave vintage boutique, your local thrift store and that consignment shop you stumbled into
Learn more about how your shopping addiction can give back to the community or put money back into your pocket
Let's start with ThriftStores and a brief description of them..
Owned by a charity a portion of sales, or all of the sales revenue, will go to the charity to contribute monetarily to the 'owning charity'
The items in thrift stores are generally donated by individuals who are seeking to rid themselves of dated items, or simply purge to make room for new items or pieces.
Some local YYC thrift stores to check out include,
Be prepared to sift through racks of clothing to find the diamonds in the rough, they do exist and it is
Oh-so-rewarding when you find it!
Thrift store shopping famous fashionistas include Karen O, Kate Moss and Alexa Chung
Now onto Vintage Shops/Boutiques
A vintage shop or boutique is privately owned
All items in the store have been purchased by the 'buyer' and are being sold at some sort of profitable rate.
The stores' merchandise can come from many different sources but mostly it comes from a rag-house where the 'vintage buyer' can purchase large stocks of clothing/items.
Estate sales, vintage fairs and swap meets are another effective way that vintage shops stock their racks
There are plenty of vintage shops in and around Calgary to check out A Vintage Affair Pretty Little Things Divine Cat's Eye Vintage (online mainly)
Mary Kate and Ashley (seen here with Steve Madden) are recognized vintage trendsetters.
Whether they are in authentic vintage clothing or vintage inspired frocks their look always maintains vintage flair!
And finally onto Consignment
Consignment can be defined as places where individuals can sell their used clothing through dealers.
The shop-or dealer-takes a percentage of the profit and give you-the owner-a cut as well.
Generally items on the sales floor have an expiration date of sorts and if they are not sold within that time frame are returned to the owner for no compensation.
Maybe you and that floral muumuu are not meant to part...
Hit up your local vintage boutique, thrift store and consignment shop to see what kind of gems you can add to your closet!
Not only are you saving huge (sometimes on designer items too!), but you are recycling and the hunt for the perfect item is the best treasure hunt a fashionista could ask for!
Before you go, clean out your closet to make room for your new arrivals and donate your old to continue with the circle of fashion life
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Artists Within Gals XO
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The last weekend weekend of Stampede has arrived and so has one of the most anticipated musical acts
...that's right Snoop Dogg is in tha house!
The 'Doggfather' will be playing on the holyest day of the week, Sunday (July 15).
Playing in the Cowboys tent (sold out show), this event will go down in many people's history books!
Of course being Friday and having an event in our city as crazy cool as Snoop Dogg, we HAD to post about it.
Being Fashion Friday, today we bring to you your fashion guide for the sold out Snoop Dogg concert
Here we go!
3 looks-hair, makeup, and clothing
Rihanna, spotted at Coachella this year, sporting vintage Levi cut off jeans decorated with studs. Add a PEACE mini tank and this out fit would be more than appropriate for the Dogg's show.
Shop the look...
Peace Tank available at H&M $17.95
Denim Shorts- H & M $24.95
Another option for shorts are, of course, leather/pleather
Leather shorts H&M $24.95
Available at H&M $34.95
Accessorize with this cruelty free dalmatian print bag
A clean, sleek ponytail looks great and keeps you nice and cool while jamming out!
Bronzed skin, winged liner and a bon bon colored pout
Look # 2
TLC was a HUGE fashion influence in the 90's
Fashion has come in full circle and is very much influenced by these looks today-especially the harem pants! LOVE!
Shop the look!
H&M $24.95
H&M $14.95
H&M printed harems $19.95
Put all this together and what do you get?
...A smokin' hot, 90's inspired, Snoop Dogg approved outfit...and all for under $60!
Color yourself pretty with punchy, pretty makeup
Casual, straight hair is great for this look to ensure your overall appearance isn't too busy
Look #3
Sticking with the harem pants, going a little more 'rocker grunge', our last look ROCKS!
Shop the look!
H&M $34.95
H&M $17.95
H&M $19.95
Messy smokey eyes fit the look
Accessorize your locks with a fashion turban
H&M $59.95
...and complete it all with a black and gold studded doctors bag
Happy Friday fashion fiends and Snoop Dogg fanatics!
We leave you with this...
Much Love From,
The Artists Within Dogg's
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