Have you ever attended a fashion show? The reason I am asking you this is because on Saturday, I was given an opportunity to attend S/S 2014 Vancouver Fashion Week’s show on closing day.

In theory, a fashion show should be quite an experience - a visual, sensory spectacle that keeps the fashionistas of a city buzzing around the water cooler at work and sets online fashion discussions ablaze for weeks after the event.

I've collected a few more distinctive rings, many are designed by the renowned stylist Rachel Roy, and a few were picked up from HauteLook. Check it out:

It's only August, but September is creeping up on us. Spring/Summer clothing is on clearance, while New Arrivals are in-stock and ready to be worn. So what should you invest in this upcoming season? Well, there's definitely leather, reds and blues, as well as some minimalism and layers.

 Here's a preview from ELLE Canada August 2012 issue:

I am already looking forward to Spring/Summer! It's only a month away.

Here are some fresh ideas straight out of my Elle Canada February 2012 magazine:

Retro + the Shirt dress
Yellow + Athletic
Boho + Crochet + Prints
White + Tribal
Pastels + Pleats

I want to post some pictures I've taken of my newest clothes and such! Enjoy...

Ah! I have spent a lot on clothes these past few months. Especially during Christmas and Boxing Day. Sigh. Take a look! There's been so many great deals and I obviously simply couldn't resist! Why? Well, a girl can never have enough shoes, skirts, tops, coats, etc. Oh dear!

from FOREVER 21: maxi dress, high-low hem skirt, long cardigans, and a cute scarf!

I've been obsessing over fur vests and fur in general. So, I've purchased some ethical, pre-owned, Canadian made fur on ebay! It's so lovely, fuzzy, and warm!

These Keds were only $12/each at TheBay (across Canada). Perfect for Spring/Summer season.

I am obsessed with sweaters, silky tops and blouses, mini-skirts and shorts! And I can't say NO when I see a good deal (say 50%-75% off the original price). Sigh.

I've payed $10-$40 per item, and a few Material Girl tank tops were as cheap as $7! Yay!

Found brands like: Material Girl, Kensie, Jessica Simpson, Vero Moda, Moon (available in Canada), Calvin Klein, and Kersh (Vancouver based brand).

I love hats of any kind! Come winter months, and I have them on almost 24/7 ( must be bad for my hair! ). My favourite brands: Forever 21 has cute and very affordable hats, and so does Aldo, and occasionally the department stores like the Bay, Macy's, or Nordstrom have a lot to choose from! Also worth to visit: Winners in Canada, and TJMAXX in the U.S.

I couldn't resist a sale at Aldo! This small satchel was less than $25, and the animal print clutch ended up being $17.50. Yay! And please take a look at the feather earrings. They are trendy, well-made and only $10. Should I stop now? Or should I continue shopping online?

So many awesome things!

This year for Halloween I will become a young, goth-inspired, sexy and dark, satan-worshipping vampire! (While my boyfriend will be my maker, the King Vampire.)

I have purchased dozens of necklaces, a mask, lace gloves, and plenty of rings for this special occasion. Halloween's always been my favourite time of the year. My boyfriend and I had been dressing up for five consecutive years. Pretty impressive!

I would like to layer with accessories on top of a black tee. Here is a quick snapshot:

And here is a quick snapshot of what I was thinking of: to layer with accessories on top of a black tee, wear rings with fingerless gloves, and actually, I will also be wearing over-the-knee leather boots! Va-va-voom! 
I'm going to show you the evil necklaces, the mask I have re-painted to look even more evil, a headband with '666', and a red band, with a painted on Sigil of  Baphomet, to be used as a belt. Scary!

Scared yet?

I've been weak. Very weak to resist good deals! I decided to get the new basics - maxi skirts, leather jacket, pumps + other things to show you in the near future as I am still in the process of taking photographs of my new stuff.

THE THINGS

• Forever 21 chiffon maxi skirt - black, blue, and blush
• Forever 21 chiffon slip maxi dress - ginger
• Jessica Simpson pumps
• Kenneth Cole New York genuine leather jacket
• Strappy sandals, like the ALDO ones in the image supplied
• Vero Moda coral trench
• GUESS pleated coat in taupe
• Kenneth Cole New York white trench coat

Boo! I have purchased these in May and yet, I didn't wear it, not even once! Unfortunately, they are very high, possibly 4.5 inches, and being 5 feet and 8 inches, I turn into a 6 feet tall glamazon. Yikes!

Until Spring/Summer 2012! Or shall I wear them with...tights?

From thousands of Fall/Winter 2011 ready-to-wear images on style.com, I've picked out the ones that inspired me. These are some of the looks I will try to replicate! What do you think?

I am so glad the 70's looks are back this fall/winter! I have a slim, but curvy body, and look best in flared, wide legged jeans/pants. I have a few pairs of skinny jeans that almost never fit around my calves...and look too sexy for work. Today I picked up these wide legged high waisted jeans on sale for $50, they still retail for $218 online! These jeans are stunning, well-made, flattering, and very elegant: perfect for work!

I've been flipping through August/September/October issues of Elle Canada and digging through online fashion websites. And saved most recent adverts and editorials that have that 70's feel.  

For the past few weeks I've been receiving emails and coupons from The Bay (department store that is something in between Macy's and Nordstrom). I've been going in and out the store, picking up all kinds of shoes, all under $50 dollars, and some as low as $11. All I can say is WOW! What a deal. :)

The Bay had some amazing deals this summer - 50% off, plus extra 15% off an item that is already on clearance! They've done an amazing job ever since being bought out by Americans. :) Yay to that!

You can also shop online but the deals are not as impressive. Plus, I enjoy the hunt for bargains!

Here is a breakdown of what I got (before tax):

Keds sneakers - $11.24
Jessica Simpson black pumps - $13.21
Anne Klein slingback shoes - $38.24
Libby Edelman booties - $24.99
Pegabo pumps - $21.65
Expression (The Bay brand) oxfords - $12

I love shopping at Forever 21. The store has been my go to place for jewelry and accessories for over five years. They have a wonderful selection of trendy necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more - often under ten dollars. My absolute favorite is anything cute like owls, hearts, and robots!

The best part is the most vast selection - they get new items almost everyday - and as a result I have never seen another person wearing my things.

Pros:

• comfortable
• in style, trendy 
• affordable
• good quality
• lots to choose from

The prices are unreal, often under five dollars for a ring. May I also add that I've never had anything broken! I am,  however, very careful with my stuff and if you're careful it will last a long time.

Affordable yet trendy - the reason why so many women and girls flock to Forever 21.

Cons:

• final sale, thus no money back

And here is some of the items I own: