A Vancouver girl paving her own way in Toronto, Shareen Sandhu moved to the big city to pursue her love of fashion. She is a graduate of Carleton University with a BA in Law and Sociology, but following a career change, she decided follow a long time dream of fashion and writing. A lover of all things animal print and a good glass of white wine, the only thing she wishes for herself is to walk in four inch heels. Unlikely. Visit her blog Pleats, Ruffles, Hemlines…Oh My!
Who: Catherine Mellor, ICT Manager from Highbury, London.
What: Glasses – Tom Ford. Scarf & tights – H&M. Dress & necklace – Cos. Coat – APC. Boots – Acne. Knee-high socks – American Apparel
Why: Catherine describes her style as minimal, practical & modern. Her favourite item at the moment is her navy dress from Whistles.
Who: Miles Williams, Interior Designer from Kensal Green, London
What: Jodhpurs – BBC costume dept sale. Shirt – Levi’s vintage. Oversized cardigan – Homless ‘pop up shop’. Army dress jacket – ‘The Military Guy’ Portabello Market. Scarf – H&M
Why: Miles describes his style as ‘swap shop chic’ and likes that he can wear what he likes and not what he’s told to like. His favourite item at the moment is his Penfield bobble hat (cos it’s bitterly cold at the moment!) and his Euro Disney ‘Mickey’ jumper is a close second.
Who: Marie Grant, Receptionist/Illustrator from Queens Park, London
What: Coat – Gharani Strok. Top – vintage Frank Usher. Skirt – New Look. Shoes – vintage Gina. Bag – vintage Louis Vuitton
Why: Marie likes to mix old with new, or smart with casual and her outfit has a lot to do with her mood of the day. “I love that London has no boundaries when it comes to fashion, you can be as wierd and wonderful as you like. Plus there are hidden gems all around London to find cheap, unusual bits – the trick is to keep them a secret!”
Marie’s favourite accessory at the moment is her vintage Gucci bag (circa. 1960′s) she got 10 years ago in a charity shop for only £2.50!
Who: Chantal Vorres, PA from Stoke Newington, North London
What: Coat – Gap. Hat & scarf – borrowed from housemate. Mittens & necklace – b-day pressie. Denim shirt – her Dad’s. Leggings – Topshop. Trainers – Converse
Why: Chantal likes to mix vintage with high-street and try out new combinations. “I think the London fashion scene is really edgy and fun. People are not scared to try new things and no one bats an eye which means people have the freedom to be really creative and over the top. London has a fantastic mix of shops, markets, vintage and independent designers so there is something for everyone’s taste and budget. London rocks!” Chantal’s favourite item at the moment are her Converse trainers – “they have injected some fun into my outfits and made me look at my wardrobe with fresh eyes”.
Who: Myree Tydings, Graphic Designer from London
What: Shoes – Marc by Marc Jacobs. Trousers – a little shop in Hong Kong. Jacket – Alexander Mcqueen. Beanie – River Island. Scarf – Jigsaw
By: Nicolette Lang-Andersen, London
Elim Chu from The Style Seen
Miss Content from Haute Content
Caitlin Agnew from My Fave Books and Toronto Contributor for christielohr.com
Melissa Knight (left) from Miss Melissa and Nicole Soon from Le Mode Du Jour and contributor for The Style Spy
Anya from I’m the It Girl
Niki Blasina from A Haute Mess
Christie Lohr, owner of this website and fashion career website Style Nine to Five
We have a new edition to the team! Jessica MacKinnon moved to Montreal to attend McGill University and fell so hard for the city that she still calls it home seven years later. When she is not busy discovering new local artists and designers, Jess spends her time with friends, studying, and working on her own line of jewellery. She likes sequins, french, wine and travel. She dislikes UGGS and extreme heat. She also has her own blog Mac & Mac.
Her first story below!
Ginger 62 hosted the reveal and launch of the Pinups for Pink! calender, created by Penni Thow, Lisa von Sturmer and Karolina Turek. 100% of the proceeds go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. 2011 Pinups include actors Ona Grauer and Amanda Tapping, TV personalities Erin Ireland (itstodie4.com), Fiona Forbes of Urban Rush and ET Canada’s Erin Cebula, sexy stylists Karolina Jez, Brei and Andrea, Jillian and Kristy of Operation Style, olympic athlete Ashleigh McIvor, broadcaster Kuljeet Kaila, artist Pamela Masik, Mashiah Vaughn, founder of Open Sundaes and Jewelry Designer Susan Fiedler. Buy yours today and help them reach their goal of $100,000. Hot totties for an incredible cause.
By: Christie Lohr
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