Olsen girls experiment with fall fashion
Those little twins from TV's Full House are all grown up and have become pioneers in the fashion industry. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen recently came to Canada to introduce their own line, called Elizabeth and James.
The fashions are reportedly going on sale in Canada at NY Barney's and Holt and Renfrew, media sources reveal.
The pair also recently appeared on MuchOnDemand, a show on the MuchMusic channel, to discuss their vision, clothes and ideas for the future, the Toronto Sun reports.
Both girls have been experimenting with their own personal styles for quite a while, even though both petite ladies still look similar to one another with their wide-eyed expressions and long wavy blonde hair. Mary Kate is probably best known for rocking the oversized, hippie fashions of long flowing skirts and cutely oversized tops.
According to Elle Canada magazine, the twins experiment with men and women's fashions, presenting a relaxed , hipster vibe with some outfits and an edgier, more masculine look for special occasions.
The ladies also have some jewelry and shoes under their label.
Ladies and gents both opt for bulky fall boots
Canadian fall fashions aim to pacify the rocker in all of us this fall with some edgy looks, stunning boots and no Uggs in site - just yet. Anticipate new Uggs in the depths of winter, but for now, media outlets prefer a funkier look for men and women alike.
Dubbed the city hiker by The Globe and Mail, this men's look aims to present boots exactly as you'd expect. Heavier, more durable styles will be paired with slimmer, more tailored pants giving a bad-boy-meets-office worker feel to the outfit.
The Suburban expects to see a great deal of Diana Rigg-like boots with slim skirts on ladies this fall. Those who don't know, Ms Rigg was the butt-kicking female detective on the 1960s British show, The Avengers. Her signature style included a pair of delicately heeled, knee-high boots that were both feminine and utterly intimidating.
As always, it's a good idea to pack away the pastels and check out warmer colors in the fall to match the leaves, but also to start to get into that snuggly, warm winter-state just in time for the first snow.
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Stylish brides-to-be should look to the Twenties
With the recent release of the movie Cheri, the 1920s have entered the public's consciousness yet again and for the soon-to-be married, this glamorous era can serve as inspiration for a unique wedding gown.
The film stars the every-classy Michelle Pfeiffer as an elegant older courtesan who has a relationship with a younger man. Some of the film's gowns are unique enough to serve as inspiration for a wedding dress, and blogger Nicole Keen of Weddingbells.ca feels that this era's trends will resurface for more than a few Canadian weddings.
This blogger enthuses over the 1920s style, particularly "slinky dress, feather boas and long strands of pearls," she writes. Keen further notes that one famous designer, Jenny Packham, has incorporated dresses inspired by this era into her Spring 2010 collection, so those hoping to wed next year can start combing vintage store racks early.
Other characteristics of 1920s dresses as shown in Cheri, the film, are empire waists, flowing layers of material and a certain delicacy that is communicated through the dress' slim silhouette and fancier beaded necklines.
Dance-focused reality show to form new fashion trends?
The talent competition So You Think You Can Dance Canada revealed its first performance show to footwork-hungry viewers all across Canada on August 25. This two-hour premier drew in record ratings and may be sparking a new fashion craze in the country.
Nielsen Media released audience statistics of this season's debut and it was watched by approximately 1.4 million people, reaching its peak at 9:50 pm with around 1.7 million viewers.
The Top 20 dancers performed for the first time, luring in a young, city-savvy audience - the trendsetters of tomorrow. With such an enthusiastic demographic hooked on the show, it can be deduced that some will choose to adopt a style akin to that of the show's dancers.
In years past, fashion fans have witnessed a resurgence of the ballet dancer's wrap cardigan and lately, the 80s leggings layered under T-shirts, short skirts or dresses. With flat shoes, some ladies can even resemble dancers at practice.
So You Think You Can Dance Canada has a decidedly hip feel with flashy costumes and a certain urban glamour to the women's skirts, combining the utterly feminine with the truly funky. Perhaps by Spring 2010, Canadian designers will incorporate this into their collections, enticing a more edgy look from the leggings and ballet inspired fashions from the past.
