I found this ‘easy’ pattern on the DIY site for baby booties and decided to go for it after successfully completing my monster scarf (pics/deets coming soon). I strayed from the pattern and used larger needles and thicker yarn, so they turned out to be more like young child booties, not for baby. But it was a good second project to tackle nonetheless…
The 2007 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design grad show drew an audience of hundreds to the Westin Bayshore on November 26. 43 new designers showed their 3-piece collections, which made their way down an incredibly long t-shaped runway that sliced through the length of the grand ballroom. Student portfolios were available for viewing in the lobby prior to the show, where designs truly ranged from simple classics to stunning, imaginative works of art.
Overall, the construction skill of the entire grad class was evident, and it was inspiring to see some of these young designers – such as Annika Forde, Kathy Dawson and Rachel Parker – using hemp, soy, organic cotton and recycled materials to construct eco-friendly pieces.
Fab Clothing started out 7 years ago when they opened up their premium denim store on W. 4th in Kitsilano, and it didn’t take long to earn recognition as one of the top retailers in
No, it’s not the newest back waxing mecca…Back Bar is an innovative new space in Yaletown that gives you an all-access pass to…well, basically anything you can dream up.
Here’s a little excerpt from one of my own wildest dreams: I enjoy a private lounge space with modern but comfortable furniture, with only the friends and music I want, where I drink wine to my heart’s content. And yet the drunker I get, the more beautiful I become…thanks to the mani, pedi, facial, blow out and eyebrow waxing services that are at my beck and call. Hovering within earshot is my own personal concierge to answer important queries like, “Does this dress make me look frumpy?”, “Where’s the closest shoe store?” and “Can you fetch me another bottle of wine?” And when said concierge tells me that it’s 10pm and all the shoe stores are closed for the night and I should have thought about that earlier, a nice massage will melt away the stress. Ahh, utopia…
Infamous Magazine and I are the featured Fashion High members this month!
Fashion High is a collective of BC fashion industry professionals and strives to promote local, sustainable design. There are tons of great designers involved so be sure to check out the FH site and explore the homegrown talent.
This is gonna be a big one. And one day only, to boot.
Dace alone is having big sales on Fall merch, plus Spring 07 items will be awesomely cheap.
Get your pretty little bottoms there early, folks!
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