SOLD Design Lab Denim

While browsing my favorite blog What is Reality Anyway? by Krystal Simpson (who, by the way is one of my ultimate fashion inspirations and if you aren't already following her, you should be). A few days ago she mentioned SOLD Design Lab sending her over a few pairs of their denims.

"Sold Design Lab has sent over a few different pairs of pull on jeans over the past year, and I now I sware by them, they are the miracle jean because; 1. they make you look skinnier, which is never a bad thing, and 2. they don't stretch out and get all droopy in wrong places--success!"- Krystal (whatisrealityanyway)

Denims that stretch out are my ultimate pet-peeve. I don't like to wash my denim after just one wear (the joys of sharing laundry facilities in an apartment complex) but find 9/10 times I have to... because they start to sag (in the knees and bum especially). So I immediately headed over to SOLD Design Lab to check out some denims myself. I've already managed to get a fairly lengthy wishlist going.



THE SOLD DESIGN LAB STORY

SOLD Design Lab established its mark on the premium denim world in Fall of 2010. Their goal has been to create great fitting jeans using innovative technology, amazing fabrics and classic core mixed with forward styling all at an easy price point for today’s market.

SOLD Design Lab is under the umbrella of the 1721 Group. Founded by Mel Geliebter, one of L.A.’s top denim mavens, the Company has quickly capitalized on its years of experience in the denim arena bringing to market several innovative products through the launch of its Sold Design Lab brand. Mel Geliebter is now passing on his method and legacy of knowledge to his son Mike Geliebter and son in-law Daryl Rosenberg, who have continued on Mel’s path creating breakthrough denim products like their virtual stretch denim. SOLD Design Lab will carry on and bring ingenuity and modern creativity into the premium denim market by being as their name states, a design lab first, which in turn will have everyone SOLD.





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Fortunately for me, there is one store in Vancouver (Plenty Stores Inc) where I can score a pair of these babies when I return home. If you can't find a store located in your area that sells SOLD Design Lab Denim, you can purchase a pair online through Revolve Clothing, PIPERLIME, Singer 22 and more. You can click here to find a store that sells SOLD Design Lab Denim in your area.

When I get home, I will most definitely be purchasing my first pair of SOLD Design Lab denim and can't wait to review them myself.

XXX
-the style whore

A General Update: Moni Haworth, Artwork & Lust List

I have a collection of photos of my favorite vintage pieces for my new wardrobe check, once uploaded it will be on it's way later this week.

In case you haven't noticed I've created a secondary blog to correspond with thestylewhxre, you can check it out here; thestylewhxre a little more personal or on my 'About' page. It's not really much more "personal" per-say, but just going to cover a broader range of topics - which I had initially intended for this blog, but ended up going the full-on fashion blog route. I have a ton of more things that I love and inspire me that aren't fashion related that I will be discussing and peppering it with some of my crazy life stories in here & there. I would love for anyone who wants to get to know that side of me - Alix Daignault and not so much 'thestylewhore' to check it out and experience some art, music, films and a variety of other things that inspire me and I enjoy...

...and speaking of getting to know me better, I've been working on an interview Q&A for clottedartery.com and will let everyone know when that's ready - in the meantime check out the site, it's worth your while.






These photos were all taken by Moni Haworth - my new favorite photographer. You absolutely must visit her website JohnnysBird to see first hand how fucking amazing her work is - not only her work, but her style is something admirable, something not many people can pull off because it's kind of something you're born with.


... I would absolutely kill to meet Moni and listen to Nirvana, smoke and take endless photos - one of the few real woman I feel as if I could really connect with. Although, even just a conversation/interview would make my world spin a little bit faster...

Also this evening I came across another fashion blogger Inam Malik of All in Fashion, there was some artwork posted on his blog that I was immediately drawn to and would love to have hanging all over my studio apartment.







Now, as each of these are signed with 'Inam', I can only assume he is the artist of these amazing pieces. I will have to validate that and make sure credit is given where credit is due - but take a look at his fashion blog and send him a tweet @iNam.

My next call of duty for this post is an updated lust list - but I'm feeling more of a need of an updated wardrobe and will be taking care of that sometime later this week.



Lust List

A lot of people hate glitter and think it's tacky, I am not one of those people. I love glitter - on my eyes, on my lips, on my cheeks, my clothes and especially my shoes. I am dying for a pair of glitter platform pumps, my personal favorites being

The Daffodil Glitter Platform Pumps from Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2011 but since I probably won't be able to afford those to-die-for pumps anytime soon I would definitely settle for The Sakura Glitter Platform from Topshop, these babies are killer...


I am dying for a pair of glitter platform pumps and can't wait until I find the pair that calls my name loud and clear... or I'll just have to make a little online purchase or two.

I'm also absolutely obsessed with lipstick, lipgloss, lipbalm (only rosebud) and especially M.A.C lip products - I have a growing collection and always want every color...

L-R: Riveting Rose (L.E), Wrong Spell (L.E), Orchid (Amplified Creme)

The next three colors I plan to purchase later on this week, maybe tomorrow. I may upload a 'What's in my Make-Up Bag' collection video for my youtube and may take that over as more of a beauty section... we'll see.

Stay posted for my upcoming Wardrobe Check: Select Vintage Pieces post later this week!

try to stay classy & always be stylish.

XXX
-the style whxre

Klosit Photo-shoot, 'Graffiti Love' & Lust List

January has been a crazy month for me catching up with all my college and volunteer work, events and a bit of modeling. I've come to realize my life is far too hectic for me to update as frequently as I was before, but none the less I will still be here to ramble and muse about the current on-goings in the wonderful world of fashion, style, art and beauty. So let's get on with it.


Klosit is a chic local label designed by Klaudia Lo. At a recent 'Glamour Me' event hosted by Klosit, I modeled for an impromptu photo shoot for the label...





Christie Dress & eyeglasses necklace: Klosit; Photography: Kien Ly; Hair: Diana Mercuri; Make Up: Ivy Shih for Mary Kay

candid of Danene (other model), Ivy, Diana & I

POOQ ME UP

As a lot of you already know I'm currently an intern at the Vancouver-based couture accessories atelier POOQ, which currently specializes in purse hooks but is slowly expanding to more accessories. Currently, POOQ carries three collections of purse hooks - "Vanity", "Bijou" & "Paris Magnifique". With plans to launch a new collection each fashion season, next to come for Spring 2011 will be "Graffiti Love" a collection of purse hooks just in time for valentines day. But don't worry this isn't the typical, cheesy 'love-themed' collection, it's cool and edgy with a romantic twist and I'll be sure to let everyone know when it launches, until then check out the website and browse the current collections.


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Lust List
My current lust list is mostly a lot of things to finish getting settled into my new apartment. However, like any other fashion obsessed person there are still things I'm lusting after;


BURLESQUE by O.P.I
I already own three out of the six nail varnishes from O.P.I's BURLESQUE collection (purple, gold & multi-colored). To be honest, I'm usually not one for sparkles - I like my nails very matte but I have been loving these so much; just few coats alone or over your favorite polish and a top coat. It's not too over-bearing and or tacky but especially for someone like myself, who generally opts for a grey-scale color palette they add a little something. Definitely best with short rounded or square-rounded nails.


'Shank Black' leather lace up booties by ACNE
I have only two words to describe these ACNE booties - fucking perfect.


'Tiger Lily' maxi dress & 'Sequin Lips' tank both from WILDFOX Couture 'White Label 2011 collection'.
I absolutely lovelovelove WILDFOX Couture Spring 11/Spring 2011 White Label. I do prefer 'White Label' a bit more and the dress and tank above are must haves for me.


Lipmix in burgundy from 'Tough Love' by M.A.C
I also want this in black. It's a cream pigment used to mix and deepen colors for your lips - or if you're creative eyes or cheeks.


'Girl About Town' lipstick by M.A.C
this is one of M.A.C's infamous, classic lipsticks and I don't know why I don't already own it;

I'm still in the process of 'Skin Challenge 2010', which I guess is now 'Skin Challenge 2011' and using a lot of trial and error trying to find my Holy Grail items; Currently there are a few things I would consider Holy Grail items in my skincare routine. Those being sudocreme for spot healing and cetaphil moisturizer. I've also been trying a lot more at home facial scrubs and masks and will probably discuss my favorites in more depth in further posts.

@alixdaignault

February is my birthday and besides that the weeks should start to calm down a bit.

XX
-the style whxre