New In My Closet

 Jacket & Leopard print Top- Mr.Price

Hello everyone how was your weekend? Just a quick post to show what's new in my closet lately. The jacket is gorgeous and has a 'sixties swing' look to it, the leopard print top is beautiful and I absolutely adore my new knit jerseys. And of course I'm obsessed with collars, so this new one has quickly become my favourite along with the bracelets and cuffs. And lastly, the Chelsea boots are perfect for winter, I can't wait to wear them! Hope you're having an amazing weekend:) 

 Red Jumper-- Country Road/Grey Cable Knit- Urban

 Collar- Woolworths/ Bracelets and Double Cuffs-Sass Diva/Sunnies- Mr.Price

Chelsea boots- Woolworths

Have a lovely day everyone!!

Mercedes Benz Start-up

Canada hasn't really been a big force in the Fashion World - certainly not in the league of Italy, France, England or the United States - but there are some very unique designers here that deserve some higher profile. Some you may have heard of include BB Dakota (Montreal),  comrags (Toronto), Kensie (BC), and Simon Chang (Montreal).

Last night I attended the Mercedes-Benz Start up Fashion show at the Mercedes-Benz dealership here in Halifax. Here's the official description of this project:

Mercedes-Benz Start Up is a competition that provides a national platform to discover and support emerging Canadian fashion designers who have been in business for less than five years.  By connecting these gifted individuals with an experienced panel of industry insiders, the program mentors Canadian talent to help them hone a broad range of skills and elevate their profile through unique and exclusive opportunities.

Earlier this year the competition was in Edmonton and has two more stops - Ottawa and Montreal. It's nice to know that MB, along with IMG International and the Fashion Design Council of Canada are working to help some of the new and talented designers get a leg up into the business.

I know two of the women who were participating in the semi-finalist show last night and my husband has done photography for three of the designers so it was something I didn't want to miss. (My husband was the event photographer so all of these photos are copyright of AlterEgo Photography/Brent McCombs.)

Orphanage Clothing/Kim Munson
I love Kim's designs and how to re-purposes clothing into unique and funky dresses, shirts and trousers.

Everything is so structural with great lines and details.  I heard that the President of the Fashion Design Council bought this last piece straight off the runway which is fabulous for Kim.

Veronica MacIsaac Apparel

Veronica does amazing things with tartan, pleats, and ruffles. Her designs are very tailored and her sewing is amazing. My husband is currently on his way to Cape Breton Island to take photos of her most recent pieces.

Dreamboat Lucy
I'm not familiar with this sister team of designers from PEI but they are apparently quite popular.

I love the zippery trousers, the jewel tone of the burgundy dress, and the orange gown is beautiful. Gorgeous flowing fabrics.

Jere Brooks
Love, love, love these designs.

I went backstage after the show and it took all my will power to not grab that first dress off of the rack. The fabric is totally "Megan". I'm going to have to buy this as soon as I have some money. And that crochet skirt is amazing. AH-MAZ-ING.

The winner was Dreamboat Lucy which is fabulous for them but I couldn't help but feel that all of the designers would have been great representatives of Atlantic Canada.

There's a photo of me somewhere but I can't find it right now. I took this one of myself.

And I didn't really know anyone else there who wasn't either in the show or photographing it so I stood around by myself. Luckily, I do know vodka so I enjoyed its company.

And I surreptitiously took this gentleman's photo since I think he was the best dressed man there by far!

 Love those bow ties.

You can see all the photos from the runway show here.

Bows And Buckles

 Top & Collar- Mr.Price/ Bag-Forever New/ Wedges- Country Road/ Bracelet-Gifted

This Top is so sweet, I adore the bow print and the dusty pink colour is lovely too! I love how it buttons up, making it perfect to accessorize with my gold collar (I'm obsessed with collars lately). It also seemed to go perfectly with my satchel bag, and wedges. I adore the fit too, it goes much lower at the back than the front which to me  looks lovely! THANK YOU so much for all your wonderful comments, I truly do appreciate them all!:) 

Have an amazing weekend everyone!!

I seen a lot of things, That make your chicken curl

Today I got some good news! My staff person (HEY L!) who was supposed to be finished at my office at the end of the month was just extended 6 months! So glad to not be losing such a great person from my team. Sometimes things do work out!

OH! and I also got Duran Duran tickets for their two shows at Casino Rama in Orillia on August 31 and September 1. Rows 10 and 7 respectively! WHOOOOO!


This skirt makes me smile. It used to be a dress but I had to bodice removed because it was a bit snug. Who doesn't love a good chicken motif?

Necklace: Pretty Chic (present from my sister)
Blouse: Etsy
Skirt: Store in Victoria
Shoes: Fluevog Alli | Alison

I call this my Chicken Lady skirt - not to be confused with the Chicken Lady from the Kids in the Hall.

I like clothing with prints of animals on them, as opposed to animal prints. Some might find that juvenile but they make me happy. Isn't that what clothes are supposed to do?

It's still cold and rainy here - part of living on the ocean I guess - so I'm still wearing tights and I have my propane fireplace on tonight. My cat Dougal seems to be melting into the floor.

Maryjane shoes also make me happy especially if they're Fluevogs.

Just a reminder that May 15th is International Fluevog day (so named because it's John Fluevog's birthday). It also happens to be my birthday. This year I'll be 41. Last year I celebrated at the Gastown Fluevog store in Vancouver. This year I'll just be working like it's a regular day. BLAH.

Shadows on your (Port)side

Yesterday I felt uncomfortable and hated my outfit. Today was the opposite of yesterday. I loved this outfit.

Top: Annie 50
Dress: Jonathan Martin (thrifted)
Shoes: Fluevog On Course | Portside

I bought this dress a few years ago to wear to a wedding (yeah yeah it's black but the bride also wore black) and I love it in all its lacy-ness. I decided to put this more casual top over it to make it more work wear. I also needed it for warmth since it's cold and rainy here. Spring in Nova Scotia isn't the best season.

The dress on its own has a 1920s feel with its drop waist and lower cut bodice. I feel all flappery in it.

Except for these shoes which are decidedly modern. I love these Fluevogs so much but I have to admit that I'm so ready for this "platform shoe" trend to end. I'm so over it.

Today was a really busy day full of meetings and a bunch of work that's piled up while I'm testing data queries. I was feeling a little downtrodden but coming home I found I had a package from my West Coast fashion twin, Sheila. Happy days!

Sheila, everything fits and the belt is AWESOME! Thanks!