alicia in wonderland

tv no big deal

2009-09-16T23:35:00.000-07:00

It's just a small segment on channel 4, but it's super fun to go downtown and spend the day styling/dressing the models! Claudia is the designer for Plum and as adorable in real life as she seems in pictures! We both rocked our new booties, mine from Zara and hers from Michael Kors.

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

Check It Yo!

2009-09-15T12:24:00.001-07:00

Everyone go purchase The Vancouver Sun today...my photos made it!

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

Frye knockoffs

2009-09-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

For those of us who can't fork out hundreds of dollars on Frye boots, we can only dream of owning such adorably rugged footwear. I have seen some variations of Frye but it's always at a cost and really, why wouldn't I just get the real deal then?

But last week on a random trip to Target, I stumbled upon these gorgeous Frye knock offs for only $50! They are a darker shade of brown than these photos show and they are absolutely gorgeous! They only had a size 5 and 6 in the store and though the shopaholic in me tried to squeeze my size 8 foot into the 6, I decided to go home to purchase them online. Unfortunately, Target doesn't ship to Canada AND they didn't have the brown colour left in my size. They had a full size range in the black but I needed the weekend to think about it because I didn't want to settle on a colour I didn't actually want.

I came back from the long weekend to discover that Target.com had a sale of buy one get one half off and my size was gone in both colours.

What a nightmare!!!!!

I told my friend about them and she told her mom who was in Seattle to keep an eye out for them. Her adorable mom picked up a 6 for my friend and an 8 for me and it will cost me less in shipping because they are from Canada.

So I get Frye-esq boots that fit into my student budget! Yay, I can't wait until they arrive :)

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

Photoshoot

2009-09-03T11:26:00.000-07:00

Photography and Styling by meeeee
Check The Vancouver Sun for these photos next week :)

classic must haves fall 09

2009-09-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

boredom looks good on you

2009-08-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

JCI Grad Show

2009-08-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

One of my friends is going to John Casablanca's for Styling this November to become a fabulous hair stylist! She wanted to check out the show to see what she can expect in April for her Grad Show. It was great to dress up with the girls and the show was actually extremely entertaining!! There was definitely some talent in that class...

This Circus theme by far the most entertaining, it started off with Christina Aguilera's Circus Themed intro from her last c.d. and then that faded into Britney Spears-Circus. It was so impressive, this one ended up winning.

I loved the first guy (on the left) because of his model-like attitude. All their outfits and hair were super great!

I just really liked the hair stylist's dress hehe

The pink tulle...my favorite outfit...I think it's the ballerina in me!

Very Lady Gaga inspired!

The show was great fun and now we can all think of ideas for my friend so that she'll be super prepared in April. Cognrats to the JCI Grads!

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

new fall at dace

2009-08-13T10:36:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love the soft textures and strong silhouettes, in a neutral colour palette. I really like the third outfit...I would buy those pants in a heartbeat! And I'm all over the white tights, I think they are going to be huge this Fall!

Be sure to visit dace online for the full details.

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

all the pretty things

2009-08-13T00:22:00.000-07:00

I wore this little number to a bbq the other night :)

What I'm Wearing:
Dress by Wilfred for Aritzia
Tights also from Aritzia
Denim Vest was thrifted
Necklace from Dahlia (UK)
Bow and Sunnies from H&M
Purse from New York

Today I'm Listening To: Clap Song by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

i heart etsy

2009-08-12T14:48:00.000-07:00

I just purchased this vintage skirt on Etsy...total impulse buy!!!

I'm sooooo excited I will post photos as soon as it arrives in the mail :)

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

casual fridays at the office

2009-08-07T21:51:00.001-07:00

I bought that jacket from Dream in Gastown at the peak of my local shopping phase. This particular piece is by Dru's Design, who I've seen quite a few times at The Portobello West Market in Vancouver.

During my morning rush today, I threw a belt on over the jacket which gave it a whole new shape! Oh how the simple things in life make me so happy!

Jacket by Dru's Design

High Waisted Crops from Next

Nude Wedges from Aldo

Belt from Plum

Ring from H&M

Today I'm Listening To: Hurricane Drunk by Florence & The Machine

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

Fall 2009 wishlist:

2009-08-04T15:28:00.000-07:00

Printed Dresses...

Ladylike Glamour...

A Fur Coat...(fake fur for me though thanks!)

Statement Hats...

Over the knee boots...

photos from style.com

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

photographs.

2009-07-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

If you have never been to the english countryside, I suggest you add it on your list of places to visit before you die. Here are a few highlights from my trip there in June to visit my mom's side of the family. Pictures from Honiton, Beer, Canterbury, Dover, SouthEnd, and Cambridge.

Song Choice: A Rush of Blood To The Head by Coldplay (I had to keep it English!)

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

sale into summer

2009-07-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

dace is having a great sale with up to 80% off!

Check out their website for more details!

what would you wear...

2009-07-14T13:25:00.000-07:00

...if you were going to the Queen's birthday?

I opted for a big flower headband because the English always have the loveliest hats and I had to make do with the closest thing I had in my suitcase. I also decided to wear floral because it reminds me of tea time!

What I'm Wearing:
Headband from ForLove 21
Sweater by Kersh
Tank from Aritzia
Skirt from H&M
Belt from Plum Clothing
Sandals from Aldo

Does anyone else have a crush on the ginger Prince? I would even forgive that his name is Harry ;) Now if only I could figure out how to get invited to other Royal events...

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

tempted to buy...

2009-07-13T14:06:00.000-07:00

These adorable booties from FreePeople.com!

I tried a similar pair on at Aldo that weren't as cute and they ended up not looking very cute on my feet either! I'm weighing out the pros and cons of buying these online. As much as I'm addicted to shopping, I haven't done any online shopping except for some c.d.'s from amazon.com!!! Maybe I'm worried that once I start, I'll never go back and in turn, my bank account will permanently suffer! If I don't find a similar pair, I'll just have to suck it up and purchase these online :)

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

Day In The Life: Stylist

2009-07-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

Typically people think that being a stylist is soooo super glamorous and they automatically think of Rachel Zoe and celebrities. In all reality, it's quite difficult to get a styling gig and many Fashion Stylists end up doing shoots that are far from glamorous.

I currently do styling for a local Vancouver clothing company. They have a vast target market, I'd say it's women ages 20-60. They pretty much just buy what sells and hope that it appeals to everyone.

I am responsible for taking these clothes and creating visually appealing outfits using clothing, accessories, etc. I then have to put them on the mannequin which requires patience and an abundance of pins, which can get extremely tedious! I have also done my own photo shoots with girls from the company, which was super fun! I wish I had taken more photography classes and could do more shoots just for fun. I absolutely love capturing the beauty of someone in a photograph!

My favorite part of the job is that I get to represent the company at any promotional tv appearances and any professional photo shoots. It is so fun to put together outfits to go on real models rather than mannie. Whenever I have to go to anything media related I feel like Lauren Conrad, but way cooler! I must say that the Fashion Industry in Vancouver is rapidly growing and I can't wait to get involved in other aspects of the industry besides styling. I've been to a few buying appointments with the boss and the designer and I was in heaven. I have such an eye for buying, I can always predict what will be a hot seller, what is ill fitting, what women will dislike about the garment etc. It is definitely a dream of mine to one day be a buyer!

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater by Kersh
Blouse by Kensie
Skirt from Aritzia
Accessories from H&M

Today I'm listening to: Skinny Love by Bon Iver

♥ Alicia in Wonderland

inspired by...the edge of love

2009-07-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

Maybe it was being in England and visiting Dover Castle. Perhaps it was looking at so many old photos of Nana playing at the seaside in the mid 1900's, but I am feeling especially inspired by British fashion in the 30's and 40's!

"First love is alright, but last love...last love is what I'm looking for" -William Killick

Hello my fellow fashionistas :)

2009-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Since I already love blogging and am obviously obsessed with fashion (but who isn't these days?) I figured why not start my own fashion blog?!

I am a firm believer that you don't need to be a size 2 in order to be stylish. The media has made us idolize those with stick figures and left us wondering why we've been cursed with runner's thighs! Yes, I have curves but instead of comparing myself to others and wishing I had her legs and that girls flat stomach, I embrace my shape because chances are someone else is looking at me and thinking the exact same thing. As soon as I realized this, I gained confidence and a contagious positive attitude. I've spent the last 5 years trying to convince women to love who they are and to step outside of their comfort zone to realize what makes them feel fabulous. Working in retail has made me discover that far too many women out there have a negative self image and in turn, have lost a little bit of who they are. There have been women who refuse to buy something because it is a size up from what they normally wear. I have had women yell at me because they are irate they have to go into "double digit sizes". Here is a little piece of information for women out there: different brands and styles have different fits...do not be alarmed if you have to go up a size! We are all too fixated on size, weight, eating, exercising, image, food, lack of food, etc. and I hear about it all day long from my girlfriends. Next time you're shopping, I suggest you try something on that you love but would never normally wear because it intimidates you. Chances are you will look super sexified and if not, at least you can have a laugh about it!

What I'm wearing:
Chanel Inspired Dress by Kensie
Necklaces from Plum
Headband from ForLove21
Basic Black Wedges from Aldo

Today I'm listening to: Legal Tender by Handsome Furs

♥ Alicia in Wonderland