Posts Tagged ‘Jonathan and Olivia’

July 18th, 2011 | Author: christie

It’s A Sheer Summer

AA DressForever 21 Blouse

TopShop Maxi SkirtBR Cardigan

ACNE Denim Shirt DressKensie Top

Stay cool under the sun in light, translucent pieces. Work sheer tops, skirts, and dresses into a modest wardrobe by sticking to sheer accents, layering over a tank top or slip. For the daring type, just see what you can get away with. This look is best with blousy, loose silhouettes—anything too tight borders on tasteless.

1. Zig Zag Lace Scoop Back Dress, $56, available at American Apparel.

2. Silk Blend Button Up, $29.80, available at Forever 21.

3. Black Layered Maxi Skirt, $80, available at TopShop.

4. Sheer Cascade Open Cardigan, $95, available at Banana Republic.

5. Acne Denim Spellbinder Silk Shirt Dress, $200, available at Jonathan + Olivia.

6. Striped Sheer T-Shirt, $19.99, available at Kensie.

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

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July 11th, 2011 | Author: christie

Do The Denim

Denim shorts should be a part of everyone’s summer wardrobe. Versatile and classic, it’s easy to live in your favourite pair all day. Here’s how to wear a simple pair of denim shorts morning, noon and night, no matter your weekend plans.

The Shorts: Hadley Denim Shorts, $78, available at Abercrombie & Fitch.

AF Shorts

For grabbing brunch with the bf, try a chic, low-key look with flats, a blouse and camel-coloured belt.

1. Faux Leather Belt, $18, available at Smart Set.

2. Tursi Penny Loafers, $59.96, available at Aldo.

3. Equipment Signature Blouse, $255, available at JacFlash.

SS belt Aldo ShoeJacFlash Blouse

Head to the beach in the afternoon in sandals, a tunic and your favourite bikini.

4. Girl By Band Of Outsiders Abbey Silk Cot Natural Top, $195, available at Jonathan + Olivia.

5. Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, $30, available at Old Navy.

6. Marci Knot Flat Sandal, $69.50, available at Banana Republic.

Jonathan Olivia BlouseON bikini BR sandal

Show off your tan when you go out at night in a slinky top, heels and statement necklace.

7. Silence & Noise Colourblock Crossback Tank Top, $49, available at Urban Outfitters.

8. Valentina Necklace, $275, available from Rocaille.

9. Conjur Ivory sandals, $89, available at Nine West.

UO TankNW Shoe Rocaille Necklace

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

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March 16th, 2011 | Author: christie

Working Girl

Striving to look professional sometimes leads to snooze-worthy fashion. If your 9-5 uniform is putting you to sleep, inject some drama into your day with the quintessential work dress. When you’re not worried about competing separates it’s easy to look put together with virtually no effort, which is perfect for blurry-eyed early mornings. Add visual interest with subtle ruffles, lace and pops of colour. To keep things office-appropriate, avoid skinny straps, too-short hemlines and flimsy fabrics.

1. Irene Dress, $295, available at Teenflo
2. Sheer On Top Dress, $58, available at Kensie
3. Belted Soutache Lace Dress, $2,595, available at Michael Kors
4. Layla Leather Dress by Rag & Bone, $999, available at Jonathan + Olivia
5. Silk Ruffle Layer Dress, $84.99, available at Banana Republic
6. Tailored Shirt Dress, $298, available at BCBG MaxAzria

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

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September 23rd, 2010 | Author: christie

Fall Accessories Report

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September is my January. It’s that time of year when I make my style resolutions: what to keep, what to store away, and what to invest in for the upcoming season. On the top of my shopping list? Accessories – from beautiful boots to luxurious handbags, the abundance that fall has to offer are difficult to resist. Check out a few of my favourite accessory trends of the season:

1. MILITARY: The Military trend remains a top look for Fall. Look for buckles, straps and industrial detailing, like this bootie by Sam Edelman (This boot gets bonus points for being named after my home!) The Vancouver Boot ($215, available at various retailers across Canada and online).

2, 3. NATURE: Beautiful creatures and nature elements dangled from models’ ears, crept on necklines and wrists all over the fall runways. This bib necklace by Candace Ang makes a statement without looking overdressed ($185, available at Goldwyn Online).
I am a bird lover and scarf-fiend, so this piece by JUMA is a must-have on my list ($200, available online and at LynnSteven Vancouver).

4, 5. HERITAGE: Fall 2010 marks a return to the classics. Clean lines, timeless shapes, and luxurious materials hark back to the old days. Think Hermes, Mulberry and Max Mara as inspiration for this look. Until I am able to purchase a Birkin, I will settle for this purse from Urban Outfitters ($48). The classic box shape makes it easy to work into my everyday look.
Hats are the new cool. Try a wide-brimmed fedora, bowler or parlor hat like this twenties style by Brixton ($50, at 80s Purple online).

6,7. FUR/SHEARLING: Fur, faux or real, is back in a big way. Accessories with accents of fur or shearling are a great way to experiment with this trend if you aren’t quite ready to go full out and cop a coat. Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Hobo Bag ($58) and Aldo sherpa-lined clogs ($80).

8. GOTH: Skulls, skeletons and scary stuff are inspiration for the latest looks in accessory trends. Pamela Love (seen on Rumi Neely of FashionToast) creates beautiful, eyecatching pieces. Pamela Love Sterling Silver talon ring ($300, available at Obakki Vancouver and Jonathan + Olivia Toronto, and online at Net-A-Porter).

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver

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July 6th, 2010 | Author: christie

Topshop in Toronto

Army Jacket_$150

Cashmere Mix Tank_$55

DENIM_SHIRT_$65

HaremTrouser_large_$75

WHILEY_PLATFORM$178

Spring 2009 saw the first wave of the British Invasion for the New Millenium: the grand opening of Topshop in Manhattan. Fast-forward to June 2010: Topshop lands in Toronto. The trendy British wares are now available in Canada exclusively at Jonathan+Olivia. The addition of the Topshop collection has done wonders for the space, which expanded by 800 feet to house the store-within-a-store. While the prices aren’t quite as low as I thought they’d be, everything is affordable,well-made, and very cute. More good news? They’ll be getting new merchandise in every two weeks. Lucky for me Jonathan+Olivia is around the corner from my apartment, which means I’ll be going on a lot of dog-walk/shopping combos this summer. At the media preview last week I couldn’t resist a pair of flowal-print overall short-shorts and some sky-high pink and wood platforms (they add a good five inches to my petite stature). I hope it’s only a matter of time before, like New York, we get our own Topshop flagship store and national expansion…to Vancouver.

Images courtesy of Jonathan+Olivia.

By: Caitlin Agnew, Toronto

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