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Pieces Of 70’s Flare

August 21, 2015

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We’ve all been guilty of it.  A hot trend hits NYFW, blogs, and magazines and we’re overcome with a sense of NEED.  This often leads to us to impulse buy and sometimes it’s for such a short lived trend!  These days, I’m trying to be a little more conscious of my spending and am aiming for smarter purchases that truly reflect my personal style.  I’m also doing my best to re-wear as often as possible.

My good friend Alexandra of To Vogue Or Bust and I decided to tackle the 70’s trend with two different looks and I’m proud to say that I was able to do so without splurging on anything new!  Something as broad as “70’s style” has the ability to be created with a modern twist, and hopefully with items you already own or can find second-hand!  Take a look:

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Not So Square

August 20, 2015

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Well, that certainly was the best week of my life that now feels like a distant dream.  I cannot wait to go through every second of it with you guys and re-live it all!  There’s so much to share and so many wedding planning and even life lessons learned.  Beforehand, I couldn’t stop saying how much I hated planning but after seeing it all come together, I take it all back!

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Out With The Old

August 7, 2015

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Who in their right mind, would launch a redesigned website, go to a 3 day music festival, and get married, all within a week? *Looks around cautiously and slowly raises hand* THIS CRAZY LADY, THAT’S WHO! Sure, I’m probably going a little mad but it was absolutely worth it to be here right now. How AMAZING is this place?!

Ladies and gentlemen (??) Welcome to the brand NEW look of aliciafashionista.com! Things received a bit of a summer refresh around here, and I’m just SUPER excited to finally be sharing it with you all!

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Summer Hack: Maxi Skirt

August 1, 2015
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I had a few people comment on how cute my skirt was the other day, and I just had to share this little hack with you!  It’s not limited to a skirt either, I do this with midi length and maxi jersey dresses as well.  Just look at the difference in silhouette!  The before is a bit frumpy and quite square for my body shape.  The after really highlights curves, flatters the figure and it’s SO simple that you can achieve the look too.

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Festival Survival Kit + Giveaway

July 29, 2015
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Though we skipped Coachella this year, I’m really pumped to be heading to Squamish Valley Music Festival next week with Alexandra of To Vogue Or Bust!  Love dressing up in boho chic outfits and enjoying some of my favourite acts perform outdoors, i.e. Of Monsters and Men, Drake, ASAP Rocky (my hip hop heart), Odesza, Alabama Shakes, etc. Alex and I are going authentic hippie and taking a stab at camping at Squamish which will be a bit of an adventure in itself.  Let’s just say that it has been years since I’ve been camping and I’ve certainly never been without an experienced outdoorsy type.  Our snapchats are sure to be hilarious as we try to get through the weekend.  Besides your usual requirements for an overnight stay in the elements, I’ve got an awesome giveaway for all your summer festival needs.  See below for the juicy details!

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Petal To The Metal

July 22, 2015

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My God, I love you guys.  I always feel a hint of nervousness (and by hint I mean I question my instincts 1000 times, pace around the room, press publish and hold my breath) every time I publish something really personal like yesterday’s post.  You are all nothing short of amazing and you’ve definitely inspired me to continue sharing these thoughts, questions, and struggles I’m experiencing as they happen.  I’ll try to think of this blog as a nest of trust in a tree of understanding*. Amongst all the smoke and mirrors on social media, I often forget that we’re ALL just kind of stumbling through life!

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Party Time, Excellent

July 18, 2015
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A party is a GREAT excuse to get all dolled up.  It’s that little bit of motivation to spend extra time on your hair, apply that dramatic winged eyeliner, and rock a sexy pair of high heels.  That is all the easy part.  It’s the outfit that I agonize over!  Take this particular evening for example.  The invitation was from Nordstrom (yes, THE Nordstrom who is coming to Vancouver in September *insert excited squeal here*), which right off the bat tells me it’s going to be a fashion forward evening.  Then, I read that the night is a Pre-Gala, which just so happens to be something I’ve not particularly heard of.  Assuming people wouldn’t be as dressed up as the gala itself, I opted for cocktail party chic.  Oh, and did I mention that the plan was to party hop to a swanky backyard soiree afterward?  The look required for the evening really had to have it all.  No pressure!

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