SPRING TRENDS: How to Pull Off Purple

The Burberry Prorsum Spring '14 Runway. Photo via: The ZOE Report

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

As we talked about last week, purple is just one of those colours; you either really like it or you really don't. As little girls, we flock to the hue because there's only so much pink we can wear. And, of course, there's the whole royalty thing. But while purple hasn't been on trend for quite some time, there's a shake-up happening in the fashion world right now. Give credit to the Duchess and the modern purple dresses she regularly rocks on the red carpet, or blame it on Burberry, (I blame all my problems on Burberry), but shades of purple are currently having a major moment. And with Pantone's recent declaration that 'Radiant Orchid' is the 'It' colour of 2014, looks like purple is here to stay.

Read on for the chic colour combos that will help you pull off purple with aplomb (or should I say a-plum? hee hee)...

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MasterCard Stylicity: The Ultimate Canadian Tuxedo Contest

m0851 show us its take on the Canadian Tuxedo for MasterCard Stylicity

Love it or hate it, the Canadian Tuxedo (read: denim on denim) is here to stay. Where the world once saw our laid-back fashion 'tude as a bit of a joke, the recent popularity of top-to-toe denim suggests that maybe Canada has always just been a little bit ahead of the curve. From Lincoln Centre to the Paris runways, double denim has never been so chic and now, MasterCard Stylicity wants to see your take on the now-iconic trend.  

Show off your street style prowess by posting a pic of your updated version of the Canadian Tuxedo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #stylicity. All photos will be collected and displayed on the MasterCard Stylicity website and a grand prize of one $2,000 MasterCard Prepaid Card will be awarded to one fashionable Canadian. Um, amazing?!

So bust out your jean-ius style and enter the Show us Your Canadian Tuxedo contest by November 3, 2013. For inspiration, visit participating Sylicity merchants such as eLUXE.ca, M for Mendocino,m0851 and Philip, who have each redefined the Canadian Tuxedo in their own way.

Oh, and if you haven't already, it's not too late to take advantage of Stylicity, the official retail program for World MasterCard Fashion Week. A sweet line-up of local retailers, spas and restaurants in Toronto is currently offering special deals, offers, and experiences to MasterCard cardholders both in stores and online. Check out the full list of retailers participating in Stylicity here. Like we needed another excuse to shop...

Good luck! 

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A sampling of the Canadian Tuxedo entries so far. Can you do better?

On the Catwalk

Choupette and Karl Lagerfeld pose for NET-A-PORTER TV.

I have a confession: I've never understood the whole cat thing. I mean, I totally get why people love cats; I've had 3 incredible cats of my own - from my first sweet Tabby cat, Romey (Romanov from the House of Doom), to Cali who lives with my mom (you'd think she'd be a Calico but she's a Tabby, too) to my current big boy, Chachi (my dog's name is Fonzie, so it only made sense). But it's the whole meme thing that confuses me; the OMG cats in space, and cats playing keyboards, the PURRsonals, and of course, the catbearding. Sure, they're super cute and I'll admit that cats that look like beards are pretty funny, but I guess I've just been too busy to pause (or should I say, paws) for a closer look.

Okay, and then as I was looking for the pic for this article just now, it hit me. I'm on the train, and people are starting to stare at me because I am laughing so hard. I mean, like that kind of laugh where I'm gasping for air and almost peeing my pants because Grumpy Cat is just staring at me over and over again and even if she wanted to, she just can't look happy. Hee :)

I finally get it. I've officially joined the cat caravan, especially when you mix cats with fashion, because let's face it: Kitty Couture rocks. Whether you like 'em jungle cat wild or sweet and domestic, check out these purr-fectly catwalk-ready feline finds...(and don't miss the new ad from Britain's O2 - hiLArious)

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This %*$ is Bananas

Suno, Stella McCartney and Prada Spring 2011 - photos courtesy style.com 

Before Gaga, there was Carmen Miranda.  Stella McCartney, Miuccia Prada and Suno all paid homage to the gutsy Brazilian samba singer with bright, whimsical prints, from bananas at Prada to bold citrus prints at Stella McCartney.  It's a tricky trend indeed and requires confidence a-la-Carmen to pull it off.  Will you go bananas for fruit prints this spring or do you already get enough vitamin C?

Speaking of oranges, say hi to them for me if you're off to Florida for March Break.  Happy weekend everyone!

Here are a few fruity finds:

Dudes in Turtlenecks

Discuss.