Fall Trends with David Clemmer

Get in on the fashion scene with the latest must-haves.

Colour
The fall season is looking bright – as bright as fall can be. Orange is the colour of the season, along with coffee, cedar, phlox (eggplant for the vegetarians out there), and bamboo. There’s a whole range of colours to complement orange – have fun with it!

The Jean Jacket
The season’s must-have item. Not the boxy kind from back in the day but a more tailored blazer-esque fit to accentuate your silhouette. Opt for a shorter crop to streamline your body and longer tapered sleeves to make this look even sexier. What’s perfect about this look is its versatility – dress it up, dress it down, layer it, wear it Read more

EDIT by Jeanne Beker

Whether we’re looking at the fashion world through our televisions, computer screens or up-close-and-personal at LG Fashion Week, we often feel like we’re universes away. Jeanne Beker, fashion journalist and television personality, has made the fashion realm more relatable, more understandable, and definitely more enjoyable. “The lifestyle that I lead may look enigmatic,” says Beker, “but I’m always stressing how there are so many situations in my life that really have nothing to do with the high life.”

Her down-to-earth persona is flawlessly translated into her very own clothing line – EDIT by Jeanne Beker.  A working mom herself, Beker understands the need for clothes that “aren’t really that fussy, but still make a style statement.” Her collection features clothing staples that can be mixed and matched, including her Jeanne Jeans, that now come in three different cuts and colours – deep plum Read more

Summer Fashion: Get Dressed with Tony Bowls

Known for elaborate beading and Swarovski-encrusted gowns, Tony Bowls continues to create dresses that turn girly girls and lovely ladies into stars. He opts for feminine designs that play with beautiful colours and flattering silhouettes.

American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina wore his designs on the show, proving that he continues to flawlessly create for the young female consumer. This summer, Bowls will be launching his first shoe and accessory line. Looking towards celebrities like Lady Gaga and Twilight’s Ashley Greene for style inspiration, Bowls has set out to create fashion-forward pieces. “It’s like a whole new generation of young social customers out there,” says Bowls. “They make it challenging, which is why I love it.” Read more

LG Fashion Week

Contagious Attitude
He’s best known for his cheeky role on America’s Next Top Model, but most recently he has turned the tables for his own chance to take on the catwalk. Jay Manuel debuted his premier collection as creative designer for Sears’ private label Attitude Jay Manuel. He had a dose of his own medicine, and it tasted nice. Attitude rocked the runways, showcasing versatile and tailored wardrobe basics with a hint of Manuel’s own attention-grabbing approach. Read more

Fashion: Spread Your Wings

Let fashion take flight as you transform into an untamed icon.

Leatherheads
Emphasizing motocross elements with a two-tone wash that reveals just a hint of colour along the seams makes a leather jacket the pinnacle of urban cool. www.danier.com

Twinkle Star
Frolic up and down the city streets in a flashy sequined sheath. Dressing in some shimmer will not only spice up your spring wardrobe but demand attention while you sparkle under the summer sun. Read more

LG Fashion Week

Toronto was buzzing with designers, journalists and fashionistas for LG Fashion Week in October. Several prominent designers included Rachel Mara, Brandon R. Dwyer and Evan Biddell. CitylifeTV.ca host Madeline Stephenson scooped several of the top designers at the prestigious event.

One of those talented designers is Canada’s own Wesley Badanjak. Using his alchemic abilities, Badanjak melds classic essentials of women’s wear with the natural colour of the elements, producing his stunning 2011 spring/summer line, Elemental. “I was trying to take basic elements of the wardrobe and modernize them and infusing them with this theme and this colour story,” comments Badanjak.

Also making a splash is Vancouver native and world-renowned designer Angela Chen. Inspired by the film Read more

Men’s Fall Fashion

Scan through this hit list to find some fashions you’ll fall for.

Zip yourself up in this rugged but classic leather jacket. www.matinique.com

Keep track of the time and on top of autumn fashions with this large faced watch with an adjustable band. www.aldoshoes.com

The military look is hot this season, so prepare for combat in this stylish necklace. www.aldoshoes.com

Try on this modern take on the trench coat. It’s lightweight but will still keep you warm. www.matinique.com

Mix and match between a solid button-up shirt with a fun sweater or blazer for an overall sharp look. Read more

Women’s Fall Fashion

Whether a bright sun or a swarm of dark clouds consume the sky today, step out into the world wearing these effortlessly fierce fall fashions.

Stand out in the stormiest of weather in this electric turquoise number you can pull off from
9 to 5  – and after hours, too. www.inwear.com

This season, the bolder the better. Play up a simple outfit by having fun with this chunky twisted necklace. www.anthropologie.com

A sharp coat is always a great way to finish off your look. Aim for one like this must-have trench. Read more

Paula Mendoza Jewelry

To Paula Mendoza, jewelry can completely revolutionize an outfit. Fusions of precious and semi-precious stones mixed with melted and moulded metals make up the beauty and inventiveness of Mendoza’s jewelry. Through travelling in Colombia – her native country – and Halong Bay, Vietnam, Mendoza was inspired by the wonders of nature. These prompted her to create Cave of Wonders, a collection featuring stunning, original looks that embody the natural transformations in nature caused by the elements.
http://paulamendoza.com
www.vivre.com

Fashion Designer Don O’Neill

Having a woman come out of the fitting room and think, ‘Oh my god, I never thought I could look this pretty’ is a striking accomplishment for a designer.

“It’s what’s most important to me,” says Don O’Neill, fashion designer and creator of the Theia evening wear collection.

Inspired by Theia, the Greek goddess who brought forth light into the world, O’Neill’s brilliant collection gives women a chance to put on a dress that will make them feel as magical as it looks.

O’Neill’s enchanting evening gown collection can be found in over 300 stores worldwide, and has been worn by Hollywood stars like Carrie Underwood. Fashioned with luxurious materials like satin-faced silk georgette, brocade, beading, taffeta and complete Read more

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