Feel Good Friday: SANTOGOLD Startstruck

"Do it again
And I'll see you tomorrow
I want to get it
You've got something to borrow"

STREET STYLE: Alex at Travis Taddeo fashion show

Spotted PYT (PRETTY YOUNG THANG!) Alex at the Travis Taddeo fashion show for his killer smile and modern man style.

HEAD2TOE

glasses GUCCI

jacket VINTAGE

shirt CLUB MONACO

tank TRAVIS TADDEO

denim PRADA

shoes JEREMY SCOTT FOR ADIDAS

bag LOUIS VUITTON KEEPAL 45

STREET STYLE: Sandor at Papillon Bar

Spotted at Papillon Bar, DJ/Communications student Sandor Fenelon for his smells-like-teen-spirit style. 

HEAD2TOE

HAT Crooks & Castles

GLASSES Bang On

JACKET H&M

SHIRT Forever21

JEANS Levis

SHOES H&M

SO FRESH: Runaway by Kanye West

Stated as his own College Dropout of visuals, Kanye West premieres his directorial debut short film titled Runaway. Thirty-four minutes of awesomeness, this visual delight is a depiction of a beautiful phoenix, played by Victoria Secret model Selita Ebanks, fallen to earth and taken in by Yzee. With a variety of pop cultural references such as a marching band parading a towering Micheal Jackson figure and symbolisms probing the status quo, I'm simply in absolute L O V E. Besides the fact that I feel fitting as the future Mrs.West :), I truly admire his artistic eye and gutso to feather outside the realms of quote-unquote hip hop. The making of a musical genius is one that creativity encompasses and is influence by various genres and styles elevating the listener to a place of reverie and emotional jubilation.
Nod also to Kanye surrounding himself with talented individuals of the likes as designer Phillip Lim, costumer Martin Izquierdo, seasoned rap video director Hype Williams, artist George Condo and the plethora of entertainers that partook in the theatrics of his November 22 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album release.


So so so excited for the upcoming album, possible Broadway plays and the outcome of his thrive to be the "best rapper of all time".  

Feel Good Friday: THOM YORKE Black Swan

"You cannot kickstart a dead horse 

You just crush yourself and walk away 
I don't care what the future holds 
'Cause I'm right in your arms today 
With your fingers you can touch me" 

Denis Gagnon's S/S2011 Couture Collection

Denis Gagnon rebellious and contemporary couture show inaugurated the designer's Montreal Museum of Fine Arts exhibition titled Denis Gagnon Shows All. [See here for my review]

Glam-rock and fit for a "Rebelle Fleur", the S/S2011 collection features the iconic use of leather, silk, lace and zippers. The footwear, courtesy of another exciting collaboration with Aldo, are dangerously fabulous. The campaign images were taken by upcoming photographer Sebastien Roy and styled by Melanie Brisson.

J'ADORE

{PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEPHOTOGRAPHISTE.BLOGSPOT.COM}

WHO'S THAT GIRL: stylist Melanie Brisson

WHO'S THAT GIRL?? No other than super sweet stylist Melanie Brisson which I've had the pleasure of befriending at MFW18. Besides her gorgeous auburn mane and a wardrobe to die for, the girl has S.T.Y.L.E 
At last Montreal Fashion Week, her killer ensembles where as much of a main attraction as where the shows.

DAY.1

EARRINGS This Ilk

HARNESS+SHOULDER FRINGES Norwegian Wood

DRESS Anomal Couture
TIGHTS American Apparel

DAY.2
NECKLACE Charlotte Hosten 
DRESS Coccolily 
TIGHTS American Apparel 
BOOTIES Go West

DAY.3

EARRINGS Rachel Roy

BODY SUIT Anomal Couture

TIGHTS Héricher

BAG Denis Gagnon

BOOTIES Go West

DAY.4

EARRING This Ilk

DRESS Denis Gagnon

BOOTIES AlDO

{PHOTOS COURTESY OF SEBASTIEN ROY}

SO FRESH: Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" cover

K.West tweeted the "banned" album cover created by American artist George Condo who also designed the Power and Runaway covers. It is still to be clarified by whom it was rejected. 
The artwork is disturbing, amusing and sexually alluring- I wouldn't expect anything else from such a provocative album title.

{PHOTO SOURCE: KANYE WEST TWITPICS}

Feel Good Friday: LA ROUX X KANYE WEST Going in for the kill (remix)

"I'm going in for the kill 

I'm doing it for a thrill 

Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand"

SO FRESH: Alexander McQueen's skull-print laptop case

Fitting for a 15-inch laptop, this Alexander McQueen's skull-print case is a slick and sophisticated alternative to most of the blah laptop cases out there.Stylish as it is functional, the canvas case is design with black leather and silver hardwear. Found on net-a-porter.com, the retail price is $395USD.

{PHOTO SOURCE:TRENDLAND.NET}

Feel Good Friday: CHROMEO Fancy Footwork

"Bright lights tv screens,
Feels like looking in a magazine,
You run on the floor,
Feels like dancing is the way to go"

NAIL IT! Smoky Violet, Fuchsia, Jet

NAIL PIC OF THE DAY

OPI Parlez-vous OPI NL F14 with Joe Fresh Style Jet and Fuchsia 

STREET STYLE: from Montreal Fashion Week 19

What champagne dreams are made of...

 

My Top 5 from Montreal Fashion Week 19

The final bows have been curtseyed, fine bubbly all swigged and now the sobriety of post Montreal Fashion Week has settled.
Was the event a success? I probe as I ponder through my notes, pics and memories of last week's mania. Adding insult to injury, as if fashion week wasn't tiresome enough, I was disgruntledly under the weather with a muted case of laryngitis. Yes good times!
Besides the brilliance of a handful of designers, this season's performance was more tepid in nature rather than charged with bustling excitement and equally creative creations. I do on the other hand recognize that a fine line threads between commercial viability, as our city has become known for producing, and avant-gardist excellence.
Being one to promote positivity, without further ado, here are my top 5 from Montreal Fashion Week Edition 19 presented in chronological order of appearance.

Feel Good Friday: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE You've got the Love

"Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"

Time after time I think it's just no good

Sooner or later in life, the things you love you lose

But you got the love I need to see me through"