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aliciafashionista.com turns 3!

April 13, 2011
so nice to be out of those terrible twos and celebrating my third blogiversary 😉

never imagined this blog would be what it is today. i have met the most wonderful people and made some truly amazing friends. this wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for all of you, so it is all of my readers, followers, sponsors, lurkers, etc. that i have to thank. i seriously love you all!
just for fun, i thought i’d take you through some of my favourite posts of the last few years:

may 20, 2008 – my music picks of ’08
aug 9, 2009 – back when i had bangs
feb 19, 2010 – my olympic adventures
april 10, 2010 – a trip to portland
it’s been quite an adventure, thanks again for reading!
xx
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Style

running, returning

April 12, 2011
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aritzia pants // front & co. jacket, purse & ring // forever 21 necklace // aldo wedges

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i am obsessing over the navajo inspired print on this jacket. picked it up second hand at front & co., like who on earth would get rid of it? also excited about another new member of the fam; the aritzia pantaloons. my new favourite, i can barely describe my feelings towards them.
spent the weekend going through and purging a bunch of stuff, anyone want to come over and buy any of it? i’m only half joking. i think the realization that i have to merge my closet with someone else’s is setting in. it’s all so scary and exciting at the same time. a potentially life changing step in my life. there will be a lot of talk about the move coming up. it’s consuming my thoughts and the source of most of my stress. any closet organizing tips are much appreciated. and seriously, come shop my closet in person, i’ll love you forever!
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anthro is hiring

if you want to register for group interviews on april 18th and 19th, you can mention that in your email as well. when you interview make sure you stand out with outfit choice and charm 🙂 sigh, can you imagine working for anthro? dreams can come true people!

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Style Vancouver

the GUESS event

April 11, 2011
The Anthology, Style Struck, Alicia Fashionista A Haute Mess photo boothGUESS where we are?!

It’s no surprise that the GUESS party last Wednesday was an absolute hit! What an honour to host alongside Olivia of Style Struck, Kelsey of The Anthology, and Niki of A Haute Mess. And it wasn’t just about delicious appies and mojitos. The GUESS event was in support of FITE, an organization designed to foster Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship for women in the developing world. With a $5 donation to FITE, guests were given 20% off their GUESS purchases that evening.
My outfit choice for the party was a vintage inspired floral dress from the spring 2011 GUESS collection. I haven’t found a strapless dress that fits the girls me for years, and I can’t wait to wear the dress again in Hawaii later this year. I even added my personal touch with a bow belt, so people could tell it was me!
Photo by Evaan Kheraj my girlies :) Jen, Kels & Chloe

oh so stylish!Photo by Evaan Kheraj Stef, Erin, and Holly xothe best!!!!!Monica & GraceSoha and I

a lot of great hair!!!!

Meeting so many fabulous people and posing for the camera, for a moment in time I almost felt like a mini celebrity! The turnout was beyond my expectations, and I am so thankful to have met so many amazing people! That includes the lovely Cicy, Tiffany, Rick, Liz, Soha, Erin, Lyndi, Jessica, Monica, Grace, Jen, Justine, Brittany, Tim, Jen, and Ashley. As well as anyone else I met and forgot to mention. Always great seeing my friends Melissa, Jessica, Chloe, Stef, Erin, Holly, Jillian, and Clio.
I want to say thank you again to GUESS, especially Lindsay, for such a fantastic opportunity. Being a part of the GUESS event and supporting FITE means the world to me! Thank you as well to everyone who came out to the event, I hope to see you all again very soon. xo

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Style

a silly monday story

April 4, 2011
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Sample Fur Jacket // Joe Fresh Tee // Mavi Serena Denim Leggings // UO Necklace // Nine West Shoes

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It was a clear day in Notting Hill, England and my first time exploring Portobello Market. It was actually my first time ever ‘crossing the pond’. London was a whole new world, a cultural shock to my somewhat limited travel experience. Flea markets in Vancouver cannot even be compared to what lined those narrow city streets. It was a vintage shoppers dream and an antique hunter’s heaven. I wanted to spend days exploring the vendor stands for small treasures and unique finds. But, as afternoon crept into evening, my mom and brother were ready to head back to the hotel for dinner. Just as we turned to leave I saw a stand with the most beautiful display I’ve ever seen. A slew of fur coats in all sorts of colours and prints. I wanted to investigate, I wanted to try them on, and I wanted to purchase one and bring it back home. The fur craze hadn’t hit yet, and I would have been one of the first, an innovator of sorts. But in my moment of weakness, my mother did what mothers do best and talked sense into me. She banned me from packing a fur coat in my already overflowing suitcase and purchasing a winter coat in the first days of summer. So I left the inexpensive original fur coats and headed back to the hotel only to feel the opposite of buyer’s remorse. I felt regret for not purchasing a fur coat, a feeling that I still hold onto to this day.

Since the Portobello Market incident of 2009, I have been too stubborn to purchase a fur coat of any kind here. The ones at vintage stores seem picked over and quite pricey for the quality of product. I found a decent fur vest at Front & Co. last week, but it was big on me and made me look like a bear (I say this with no exaggeration, I really looked like a big scary bear). This was until the other day, when a sample caught my eye at work. The leopard print practically purred at me to try it on. The fabric is the softest faux fur I’ve ever felt and it fit me like a glove (err…coat). The price was cheap right, and I can now say that I am a proud owner of a faux fur coat! And really, I’m so excited to move past my stubborness and have a fur coat to wear while the weather is still cold-ish.

I’m now searching for fun ways to style it. I stumbled upon a lot of all black outfits with red lips, but I am obviously wondering…how do YOU style your fur coat or vest?

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Life Vancouver

hello, goodbye

April 1, 2011
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1. sunshine in downtown vancouver 2. duck lips and an orange wall 3. change room goodies at front & co. 4. miss.melissa getting ready for outfit photos 5. rob & andy with awkward dinosaur hands 6. twin a + twin k 7. morning perfection 8. spring blossoms 9. phantogram is awesome 10. danielle posted about our dinner last night at nicli antica pizzeria…go read!

I’m off to the cabin for the weekend. Can’t wait to get away for a few days! What do you have planned this weekend?
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Style

never had time to have my mind made up

March 30, 2011
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Aritzia TNA tee // Vintage Blazer // Mavi Serena Jeans // Steve Madden Boots // Barefoot Contessa Sunnies // Plum Scarf & Beanie // Front & Co. Purse

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I had officially given up on styling this cropped TNA tee. In all reality, I wouldn’t consider wearing it with an exposed middle unless it was with something super high waisted. Or if I magically grew abs over night (fingers crossed). When I was over at my friend Andrea’s last weekend, she was showing me how she wears her new Aritzia tops with a white tank underneath. Duh! A white tank under the cropped shirt, how had I never thought of it before? It’s so simple…too simple. I spend all day long at work trying to think of new creative ideas and sometimes it’s the easiest ones that you miss!

I also officially want everything at Aritzia right now. Damnit!

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Style

shake your head // it’s empty

March 29, 2011
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I spent this weekend getting up to the usual shenanigans (I almost missed a typo “shenanigangs” just then, but I assure you I am not affiliated with any gangs!) Adam was out of town all weekend and I saw this as an opportunity to go shopping. But let’s be honest with ourselves, I’ll use any excuse to go shopping. You’re going through a break up? Awesome, let’s hit the mall! You gained 10 lbs and none of your clothes fit? I’m so happy for you, we should go find you a whole new wardrobe. Okay, I obviously kid. I’d never actually take you to the mall after a breakup, that’s a recipe for tears in my Orange Juilius.

Where was I? Right, Saturday afternoon. I planned a morning of Main Street shopping with Melissa and then was going to hit downtown before my hair appointment. Why I feel the need to have the most stereotypically girly weekend while my boyfriend is away, I’ll never figure out. Anyways, I kept running into friends and getting so distracted that I forgot to eat! I was literally so lost in a world of spring florals and platform pumps that didn’t eat my first meal until 6 pm on Saturday. Now, if skipping two meals to shop isn’t logical, then I don’t know what is! Thankfully, the last person I ran into was Lisa who was a fabulous shopping partner and the perfect impromptu dinner date! We caught up on important life details and shared funny stories over a drink and some eats.

It was the opposite of my usually structured Saturday afternoons, but that’s what made it so great. Every time I turned the corner there was a new opportunity; those days are the best!

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march outfit

Dress and Sunnies from Barefoot Contessa // Blazer from a boutique in NYC // Birdcage Necklace made by Shaz // Jeffrey Campbell 99 Booties

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& now we interrupt this program for an important announcement

March 28, 2011

Adam and I are moving in together!
He purchased an apartment last summer from a seller that was moving to France, so we was able to buy it fully furnished. Though she had decorated it beautifully, we now have the delightful task of making it ours. The bedroom will be completely re-done and I’ve been surrounding myself with an abundance of design inspiration. And as an HGTV junkie and a home store frequenter, this is a dream come true. I love the challenge of making the space gender neutral, and to slowly make the apartment our own. My biggest issue? Where on earth will I put all of my clothes and accessories?!
If you have ANY interior design blogs or websites, or know of any great Vancouver or online stores please let me know! Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated. I look forward to showing you the before and after progress we make over the next month until I move in May 1st.
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All photos from Apartment Therapy & Design Sponge, two of my favourite interior design blogs!

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Style

ready or nautical

March 25, 2011
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Striped Cardigan, Necklace & Belt c/o Plum // Zara Trousers // Forever 21 Sunnies // Consigned Front & Co. Purse // Aldo Wedges

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It’s a double post kind of day because I’m craaazy like that! I think this is my new favourite photo spot near Adam’s place. He is actually the one who discovered it, my goodness I’ve taught him well! My advice to anyone out there with a love for photography should teach someone close to you how to use the camera! That way, you’re not missing from every single photo. You wouldn’t believe how many people complain to me that they never have any photos of themselves. You must be creative about it people!
I have a big life announcement coming up soon and lots of outfit posts to catch up on. The weather in Vancouver has been delightfully Spring inspired (except today, today looks like doomsday) so I’ve been taking as many photos as I can! Promise there will be more consistent posting from now on. I’ve been a bad, bad bloggerina lately…forgive me?
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