The End

This is finally THE END!

This is my FINAL blog post, and for this final, I decided to not necessarily just talk about fashion. It is Christmas very soon and all I want to talk about is Christmas! The session is almost over, for me, there is just one oral presentation left and it will be done! So, the stress is gone. Now, it's time to look for a nice Christmas gift for my boyfriend and just enjoy my vacations. What do you think about watching Christmas movies, preparing holiday cards to give to my family, bake some Christmas pastries, walking in the snow, or decorate my apartment with Christmas decorations? It might seems a little bit childish to you but this is the kind of things I like to do before Christmas...

And a little bit of fashion for the last time:

Christmas is not the only part of Holidays, there is also NEW YEAR! As 2012 is approaching really fast, the new color of the year has been declared. The color forecasting firm Pantone has declared Tangerine Tango as the color of the year 2012! Since more than ten years, this company has selected its color of the year in multiple industries including fashion and beauty. This color is a reddish orange shade described as vivacious and enticing. Pantone's executive director Leatrice Eiseman said:«Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it». This color will play a key role in fashion and beauty trends for next year, be prepared! ;)

Unfortunately, I don't have any picture of this color to show you, so consider it as a surprise! Instead I have the pleasure to post you a beautiful Christmas video that will probably enjoy your day and put you in a Christmas mood! (actually, the video is so-so but the song is fantastic!!!)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !!!!
See you in January,

Kristina xXx

Fashion and... Holidays !!

The semester is already almost over! I think it is sad because I liked to post articles on my fashion blog! This week, it took me a little bit of time to figure out what I wanted to talk. Earlier in the week, we watched The social network, an amazing movie by the way! I could talk about it but since it is one of my last article, I want to talk about FASHION! :)

Do you know what's coming soon? Holidays !! and do you know what I like the most? Fashion, of course, but do you know what I like the most besides fashion? Holidays!!
Some of us have a boyfriend/girlfriend and what is a little bit stressful during this time of year is spending Christmas with our in-laws. Imagine how really stressful it is when your mother in-law is the Queen! So, Kate Middleton is expected to have multiple wardrobe changes during that day, actually rumors says that she will need an outfit for each events during the festivities:

-A casual outfit for breakfast

-A smart outfit with matching hats for church service

-A dress for lunch

-A nice outfit for afternoon tea

-A cocktail dress for evening drinks

-A formal look for dinner

Yes, that brings the outfit total up to 6! Lets just hope the royal family doesn't celebrate the twelves days of Christmas...

We are not princesses, but I think we like to look good too on that special night of the year. Personally, in my family each year everybody dress formally. Since the most of us don't have a royal bank account I wanted to show you some cheap ideas of outfit from the boutique Dynamite for Christmas. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to post the pictures, so I invite you to go by yourself on http://www.dynamite.ca/.

 

Tomorrow’s the first, that means I’ll start my Christmas and New Year countdown calendar!!!

                 have a nice end of semester!

A little bit of E C O N O M Y

Good morning,

You know that usually my posts are about FASHION. But today, thanks to Jennifer, I am being a little less materialistic…

This post is actually about something important going on in the world these days. The Occupy wall Street. Since I am not really touched by this movement, I am being honest saying that I never really took the time to read about it, think about it and take a position. First, I had to do some research: Occupy Wall Street is actually a people-powered movement that started on September 17, 2011 in Manhattan Financial District. It fights against “the corrosive power of major banks and multinational corporations over the democratic process”.

Like I said, since I am not affected by this, I am the type of people that will not have an opinion on the subject, but today I read about people who are being part of the so called “99%”. I have to say that I was simply shocked! I am aware that some people don’t live as well as some are living in the province of Québec like I do, but I certainly did not know that it was the majority of the North Americans. I can’t believe some people have to work all their life for minimum salary and can afford almost nothing or are just unemployed.  I don’t think this is fair. This is why I am finally taking a side! I am proud to say that I definitely agree with Occupy Wall Street.

I don’t know why but I am feeling that tonight, I will go to sleep smarter than I was when I woke up this morning…

Fashion Vs. University

Hi everyone!

This week everything seems to be about university, even the Maclean's issue is the 2011 university rankings. For those who are going next year I guess you are pretty stressed out. On the contrary, I am really excited. As you probably know, I am planning to go to the University of Ottawa next year to pursue my studies in languages. Consequently, all this talking about university, faithful to my habits, makes me want to talk about FASHION.

It is certain that at my first day as a university student, I want to look as good as possible. The best I could dream of is to look like Blair Waldorf at her fist day to N.Y.U:

Obviously, that's never gonna happen because we are talking about Gossip Girl and New-York City! We can always dream...

Still, what I can offer you is Four ways to wear one item. Girls, we always like to keep something that belongs to our boyfriends and since it is cold out there, the Boyfriend Sweater is the perfect item to wear in your university classes. It is not too big, just oversized enough to be cozy. Loose or belted, layered or on it's own, this piece of clothing definitely deserves a place in your closet.

1. Layering a bright shirt under a cozy sweater will keep you warm in cold weather, wear it with skinny jeans. Those enter perfectly into some rain boots that keep you warm as well.
2. it is really cute to add a blazer or cardigan on top of a dress when it is cold, but have you ever tried adding a sweater? It completely transform the look! Don't forget to belt the sweater it will give your waist more definition.
3. A loose sweater is actually perfect with casual outfits like jeans. You can mix with more polished accessories to contrast the relaxed look.
4. At last, who said you couldn't look chic wearing your boyfriend sweater? Pair it with a bandage skirt, tights and a pair of heels and your the perfect image of comfortable and dressy at the same time!
   
       

        What do you think about these tips ? 

  Are you excited about university too ?

                       Have a nice day!

How to be IN for a good cause ?

Halloween just passed, which marks the end of October. I hope you had a great time...

Now, it is time to think about what's HOT for the month approaching. MOVEMBER

This is the month formerly known as November. It is actually during this month that men and women from all around the world join together to raise funds for men's health issues especially prostate cancer. The goal, for men, is to grow a Mo (moustache) for 30 days. Men who do it are called Mo Bros and they start Movember 1^st clean shaven and grow their Mo for the rest of the month raising money along the way. You are probably asking yourself: how can women help ? Let me answer your question. Women who support Movember are then called Mo Sistas. They champion the Mo by supporting their Mo Bros, organizing events, leading a team and most importantly, spreading the message of men's health.

It is also important to know that beards and goatees are not accepted, moustache only. If you already have a moustache and want to participate, you could shave it off on Movember 1^st and re-grow it throughout the month or you can do a “reverse Movember” by having people donate to you to shave it off at the end of the month.

Movember has charitable status in Canada and the funds raised through the Movember campaign go to Movember Canada, a national not for profit organization. The net funds are then committed to programs supporting prostate cancer initiatives run by Movember and through their men's health partner Prostate Cancer Canada.

Boys and girls, women and men, it is now time for you to participate. Here is a link to register where you will find all the information you need on Movember. http://ca.movember.com/

Check out Mo styles:

You want to follow fashion ?

Become a Mo Bro or a Mo sista.

WILL YOU ?

Happy Movember !

And by the way, thanks for the support :)

What am I going to where on thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving means mid-term break and mid-term break means a trip back home! For those, like me, who are going to their parents for the week-end or the week, are probably asking themselves what to pack. Don't forget that you will probably have a family diner and looking mature and responsible is actually important to show your parents that your collegian life is going well. Here is a list of the top 5 outfit options for Thanksgiving:

5. GIFTED ACCESSORIES

It's time to pull out old jewelries you received from your family through the years. Old earrings, pearls, bracelet, anything. The aunt or grand-mother that gave it to you will be pleased to see you still wear it.

4. AMAZING SHOES

How many times have you decided to not buy the shoes you were dreaming of because you realized how impractical they would be in an everyday life? Thanksgiving is the perfect chance to buy these perfect shoes and show your good taste while safely knowing you will be seated with your killing shoes most of the time.

3. TURTLENECKS

There is something amazing about the protective feeling of a turtleneck. Don't be shy..Just comfortable!

2. DRESS WITH STRAPS. NOT LOW CUT

Save your sexy cocktails dresses for your weekends in the city. Stick to more conservative dresses. Sometimes, outfits that you are comfortable in while standing can become a problem when siting..

1. WIDE LEG SLACKS

Show your family you really have grown up with the number one Thanksgiving fashion must have. Your mom and aunts will be impressed by how chic you've gotten!

What about YOU, what will you wear on Thanksgiving ? Share with us.

Be inspired by Serena and Blair's look, this is actually how they dress for a Thanksgiving family diner in Gossip Girl!

Happy holiday, Happy mid-term break!

A first step to a new way of life

I call this a new way of life beacause I am a fairly quiet and reserved. I never had a personnal diary and
I am not used to confide myself to others. From now this blog is my diary and all of you will read my posts and see what are my interests, how I feel and a lot of things that you probably don't know about me. So, here I am.
Welcome to my life!

Even if I am sick of fall beacause it only means that winter is approching... Why not start with the Fall Trend Guide 2011 according to FashionMagazine ?
Today's fashion love 4 different runway looks:
1- '70s LUXE
2- DUE WEST
3- MOD SQUAD
4- TAILOR MADE

So, what do you think about these new looks ?
                                           Happy Fall !