In a West End alley, yesterday.
I’m sitting on my yellow couch, pining for a cosmo, writing a potential marketing blog post. I know this isn’t want you readers want, but my next fashion post is coming tomorrow, which will feature the above outfit and a trip to a local store to check out new fall fashion! Thanks for staying tuned!
Xo SS
1. Other than blogging, what it is that you do for a living? Well, my current career goal is to work for a corporate company as a PR/Communications specialist so I am working as an intern. I also attend fabulous parties, photo shoots, fashion shows and social media events which is basically a full time job in itself-who will pay me for this?? However, I pay the bills by serving tables a few nights a week. I’m not telling you where, though it is a very nice place.
2. How did you find your apartment? Is it reasonable for the area? I live in Vancouver’s quiet and quaint West End. I have a junior one bedroom with a view of English Bay and pay a very reasonable amount, lower than what most places seem to be going for. I lucked out with my place! I found it by walking around the area looking for signs indicating availability, but I’m sure you could also find a lot on craigslist!
3. What are you biggest pet peeves? Hmm… I think probably inconsistency with people. For example, acting one way then acting polar opposite. I like consistency. That and when you’re out for dinner with someone and they’re rude to the server, not good.
4. Will you take pictures of your flat soon? And your closet? Sure, I can do that very soon for you! Keep checking back!
5. What are your favourite tv shows that you don’t like to miss? Well, I don’t watch much tv since I don’t own one, but I love Gossip Girl, 60 Minutes and 20/20. I can also get pretty wrapped up in any of TLC’s baking shows. OOOH and I love all the “Real Housewives” shows, can’t wait for the DC version to air!
6. What radio station do you listen to? If it’s on, it’s probably tuned into the beat 94.5. I like dance music.
7. Have you met any other bloggers? Who? Are you talkin Vancouver bloggers? If so, then I would say just about all.
8. What’s your favourite restaurant in Vancity? Oh, this is hard. I like so many for many different reasons. If I have to choose just one, then probably Joe Fortes, sitting on the patio with a cosmo and a steak. Mmmm.
9. Do you like twitter or facebook better for communicating? Twitter is great for connecting with the community, but Facebook is better for friends. Phone is best though.
10. What makes you nervous? Not knowing what I am going to wear to an important event, or not have a hand bag to match with my shoes for an important event. Trivial, I know, but that’s me.
11. What’s your favourite ice cream flavor? Chocolate!!
12. What is your target audience for your brand, StyleStruck or blog? Will it grow to be older as time goes on, or stay the same? Interesting question. I think my target audience is a woman between 18 and 30 who appreciate fashion as well as business. I hope to keep my current readers, so that as I get older and continue to blog, my readers will continue to follow me and read StyleStruck.ca.
13. Do you ever do online shopping? No, never have and am not likely to start. Shopping is my cardio and I really do prefer to try things on and see them in person.
14. Would you consider yourself a tidy or an unorganized person? Is your closet organized? I would say I can be a very organized person and that most of the time I am tidy. At the moment my closet is a bit of a mess since I am re-organizing everything as I ready my wardrobe for fall. (Though the time to pull on any sort of a sweater is still months away it seems.) I like to always be clean, but I can’t say that I am always tidy.
15. How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Oh heavens, I don’t know. I would hope others would say I am outgoing, friendly and stylish. I hope. And possibly a bit smart as well.
Well, that’s it for now! I will answer more soon, thanks for asking!
Xo StyleStruck
Every August I start to pine for blustery chilly days, the kind of days that are perfect for piling on scarfs, ear muffs and warm woolly capes! The only problem is that Vancouver is currently suffering from a heat wave. I shall just have to wait. However, I have already begun to amass my fall wardrobe! The stores won’t wait! All the best merchandise will be taken by the end of August, I say, get a head start and store those lovely velvets, cashmeres and wools for a couple months and then voila! You’ll be a fashion dream.
Here are my top trends for Fall 2010:
1. Military – Yep, it’s back! I kinda thought that Balmain fashioned the life out of military, but it’s back in a more authentic way, less bedazzling, more practicality. Note: Zara is showing some beautiful military style pieces right now, such as this cape I found.
And to compliment army greens, stripes! Striped boat neck tops, $14.95 each at H&M.
2. Leather – Specifically, short leather skirts, as seen as Proenza Schouler: (Creeeepy make up. Please don’t do this for fall).
Or in my closet… pleated leather skirt from Zara. Wear them with your chunky knits from last season, a fitted turtleneck and fur vest, or a slinky blouse, which are so very in this fall.
3. Leopard – Leopard for everybody on everything! Boots, bags, coats, everything! As seen at Gucci:
4. Camel – Camel trousers and coats were huge on the Fall 2010 runways, and the colour is so very flattering for all skin variations. Seen here at Chloe:
5. Fur – Now I know some of you may hate me for this, but I’m a fan of fur, as seen here and here. Although, I personally choose to wear only vintage, (I know that’s like a vegetarian saying they only eat chicken, but I believe vintage fur is a whole different story from new fur.) Either way, it looked beautiful on the runways, like here at Fendi:
6. Shearling – Picture yourself cozy and happy walking through downtown on a winter evening, dressed in a luxe shearling jacket. Mmmm, I love winter. This coat from Burberry is just divine:
7. Capes – Plaid capes, fur capes, wool capes, capes of all kinds! Toss on your chunky woolly, or if you’re lucky, cashmere, scarf and mittens and you’re ready for the windy weather! I have about 3 capes of my own, after spending some time scouring vintage shops. I also really like this one from Rag & Bone:
This summer I have put together some big plans for my fall. I’d like to go to New York, then Paris for a couple weeks. Since I hope to travel, I won’t be spending too much on clothes and shoes, so I decided to set up a rolling rack in my living room and hang everything there that I already own that will work for the fall season.
By doing this I realized I own at least a few pieces that work for each of these 7 trends. I will now try to keep that credit card from jumping out of my wallet at the sight of a pair of leather platform booties… Sigh.
Xo StyleStruck
Out and about in downtown Vancouver for lunch during this crazy heat wave, (bento boxes at Urban Sushi), and cooling drinks, (Murchies’ un-sweetened iced tea).
Wearing: H&M button-up shirt, B.B. Dakota ruffled skirt, Aldo wedges, Zara leather clutch, Forever 21 faux-jade necklace, vintage bracelet, vintage Ray Ban sunnies.
Xo SS
Left busy city life for a few days over the Auguest long weekend for sun and sand on Thormanby Island, one of BC’s beautiful Gulf Islands! Days were spent reading, cooking, swimming and tanning, while evenings were spent watching sunsets, sipping red wine and cozying up to the wood burning fire place. Here is a small collection of photos from the trip! Thanks to Tommy for taking me along on a lovely little summer getaway!
Not exactly high fashion, it’s cabin-fashion! A seasons-old Talula hoodie worn with vintage ray ban sunnies.
Off we go to play on the beach!
(I’m having a bit of a nature moment.)
Tommy is very serious about his golf game.
I’m also very serious about my golf game, I try to play at least a few times a year. I also brought my own caddy, (Charlie, behind me). Wearing: H&M oversized tee, Sirens white denim, Flojos sandals, (remember those!?) and vintage sunnies.
Sometimes Charlie doesn’t want to give the ball back, though.
Out for a swim on the white sandy beaches! But soon it was time to head home…
The automobile of choice, naturally.
Wearing: French Connection dress, Urban Planet sandals, Thormanby tan, (for me this is tanned!).
Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend!
For the Marie fans out there, she stayed with my Mum while I was away. : )
Xo StyleStruck
I seem to equate summer with lazy mornings and relaxing sunsets, margaritas and colourful sandals. This summer, however, hasn’t been quite so decadent, though I certainly can’t complain! I’m very grateful to be kept busy with work I enjoy and meeting new contacts. I am planning to “un-plug” though, starting tomorrow night! (Although, only for a few days.) Sunday night I head over to Thormanby Island for some r and r. I feel a bit creatively drained at the moment, so I’m hoping not having to try to be creative will allow great ideas to pop into my head! We’ll see, either way, I know I’ll come home with a tan! On the list of things to do before going away, get a pedicure, (check!) buy a little harness and leash for Marie, (check! She’ll be staying with my Mum while I’m away), do heaps of laundry, tidy my apartment and pick up a few other necessities, like the above pictured candy-pink sandals, (check!). Sandals from Urban Planet on South Granville, $15!
Note to my readers: I took your comments regarding Marie being on the balcony very seriously. I feel that she deserves fresh air, so I’ve bought her a little leash that will allow her to walk about half way out onto the balcony. I don’t often put her on a leash, just for when she’s curious about being outside, which she seems to love!
Summer reading, (there’s a Vogue under there somewhere), and fresh cherries! And endless amounts of technology… thanks goodness for mini getaways!
New posts coming Tuesday night when I’ll be back in the city!
Xo StyleStruck
Standing at the entrance of Capilano Golf and Country Club in West Vancouver, ready for a wedding!
Saturday afternoon Tommy, (my date), and I got all dressed up for a wedding on the hill. I chose a red bandage style dress from BCBG Max Azria with yellow Zara faux snakeskin heels, (5″), a vintage Pierre Cardin snakeskin clutch and vintage Rayban sunnies while Tommy went for more of a “running for prez” kind of look. Nothin’ like a navy jacket and tie! You’ll notice I’m wearing a rather low-cut dress, like I mentioned earlier about my crop top, this isn’t something I do often. But sometimes it has to happen, for me this was the dress that said, “BAM! I’m here!” Now back to my regular programming of t shirts and blouses.
The groom led the bride onto the dance floor for the first dance… that dress was heaven.
Love weddings!!
Xo StyleStruck
Since I’ve added Formspring to my blog, the questions have come rushing in! Rather than answer each question individually, I thought I’d do a post on them, so the questions and answers are shared! Here we go!
1. What are my favourite flowers? Definitely peonies! Sadly, they’re poisonous to kitties so I no longer bring them into my home. I also love hydrangeas!
2. Who’s my favourite model? Hands down Abbey Lee Kershaw! Adorable. (It used to be Agyness Deyn, was who the inspiration behind cutting my hair short a couple years ago).
3. How do I keep my skin so nice? Well, I battle with keeping good skin just as everyone does. Recently I’ve gotten more serious about a skin care routine and now use Skoah products religiously every morning and night. Other than that, I try to drink lots of water, eat well and of course avoid smoking. (Never have, never will).
4. Do you ever go thrifting? What are your favourite stores to get vintage clothes? Yes, I adore vintage clothing, though lately I haven’t had much time to shop. I would say that I don’t have a favourite vintage shop, as each may hold one treasure amongst a sea of not-so-great pieces. But generally Deluxe Junk in Gastown is good, as is Front & Company on Main St.
5. Who do you relate the most with out of the SATC girls? All of them, for different reasons. Just like with the Spice Girls back in the day, one day I’m feeling sassy, the next I’m feeling a bit more conservative. There’s a piece of each girl in all of us, which I think is a large part of the reason Sex and the City has done so well.
6. Do you ever feel insecure about yourself? I used to more than I do now. Of course I have my moments, but as I get older, I find that I face less insecurities. Confidence is key!
7. What personality were you in high school? I was fairly outgoing and friends with an eclectic mix of people. I was very academically inclined and was therefor gung-ho for committees like the student council and grad committee. I was also a tad obsessed with acquiring as many academic awards as I could. I guess that means I’ve always been a bit of a geek!
8. Do I get many hurtful comments on my blog? Occasionally I get a random comment telling me an outfit is horrible. Here’s what I think about negative comments: if that person is reading my blog everyday and continually checking up on what I’m up to, then I will give them the satisfaction of having their comment posted. After all, they’re adding to my number of visitors each day! I knew that when I started a blog I was making myself susceptible to criticism, heck, I was asking for it by putting my life on the web! (To those of you who do make the few negative comments, thanks for reading!)
9. What makes a true and great friend? My very closest friends are the girls in my life who I can tell everything and anything to. They’re the girls who laugh at me, laugh with me and leave the unsolicited advice at home.
10. In social parties, do you go up to strangers and start a conversation or are you more reserved and prefer to be approached by people? Both! I love to chat with everyone! I’m certainly not shy!
Okay, that’s it for now. If you didn’t see the question you asked listed here, that’s because in the past few days since I have installed Formspring, I’ve received a lot of questions. I’ll answer more in the coming days! : ) Thanks for your interest!!
Xo StyleStruck
Lately, I am going blog-crazy! In a good way, of course. Recently I began writing articles for Bratface Marketing’s blog on various topics related to internet marketing. The two articles that are posted thus far are:
Do You Know Your Target Market?
Search Engine Optimization 101
I’d love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! my hope is that if you’re involved in the business of internet marketing, or business in general, you find these articles helpful! My posts for Bratface Marketing will be coming weekly now, so keep checking back!
- SS
Bernadette Chirac
Recently I came across an article in Canadian Business Magazine explaining about the quotas set in European countries for a certain number of women to be on company boards. The legislation for the quotas was set as a way to increase diversity in corporate management. However, it seems that those who held the power pre-legislation have found a way to maintain their power hold; bring on elderly women who haven’t held a job in 40 or so years who can act as female representation. For instance, the LVMH company brought on 76-year-old Bernadette Chirac, the former first lady of France. I found this article quite interesting, if you’d like to read more, click here!
Xo StyleStruck
