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Lise Watier Pastel Power Party @ Rebecca Bree

December 7, 2012
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It’s amazing how quickly the fashion and beauty industries are always a season
or two ahead.  December has barely started and yet, last week we were invited
to preview some beautiful pastels from the Lise Watier spring collection.

Makeup artist Kahlia Adams, and I spent the evening ooh-ing and ahh-ing over
the new Lise Watier products.  My favourites include an incredibly smooth and
easy to apply black liner.  It goes on with a slightly glossier appearance than
a regular eyeliner and seems like the perfect marriage between pencil and
liquid liner.  What also got me excited was their nail lacquer.  You can almost see
in the above photo, that their adorable little polishes come with a built-in
light!  No more excuses for messy nails, with a little help from a mini flashlight,
you’ll finally be able to painting within the lines!

Not only was the Lise Watier collection a real treat for the eyes, but Kahlia
and I absolutely adored the interior decor and collection at Rebecca Bree!
Will definitely have to go back there to do some major credit card damage
next time I’m out in Kits.

A big thanks to Lise Watier for letting us preview the new collection.
I can’t wait to try out all the products!
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Style

Currently On The Go

December 7, 2012
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BB Dakota Denim from Muse Social Fashion House // Leopard Blouse and Oxmo
Jacket from Plum // Purse from Dakota Group Sample Sale // Alden Rae Wrap 
Bracelet c/o // Loafers from Aerosoles // House of Harlow Key Ring {old}

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My loafers (Hugh Hefs, we call them) seem to be the best investment I’ve made
all year.  As I race around the city all day it seems to be that that cute high heels 
are a thing of the past!  December is just especially crazy, I haven’t even thought
about Christmas shopping yet.  How do you survive the Holidays?
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Life Style

Just A Few Quick Things…

December 6, 2012
Wondering what all this stuff about The Style Common is about?
Our website is now up and running.

If you’re in Vancouver and looking for something fun to do this weekend, why not
come shop my closet!?  There are still tickets left for Deck Your Closet this Sunday,
get yours before they’re all sold out!
So excited to be featured on the FASHION Magazine website today.

Also proud to be a part of Timmy’s Telethon, in support of the BC
Lions Society.  Tune in this Sunday, December 9th from 4 pm – 10 pm on 
Shaw TV or live at timmys.org while I live Tweet and Facebook!

Had lots of fun shopping at Wear Else with Randa of The Unprecedented a few
weeks ago.

Hope you’re all having a fabulous week xo
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Music Style

when we were young oh oh we did enough // when it got cold ooh ooh we bundled up

December 5, 2012
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Polka Dot Blouse from H&M // Kensie Sweater // Trench Coat from Plum // 
Mavi Emma Denim // Purse from Zara // Dolce Vita Joust Booties // 
Social Experiment Holiday Cocktail Ring c/o // Adam’s sunglasses 
from the Brooklyn Flea
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{Photos by Alex}
Yesterday, I was racing around trying to meet deadlines and get everything done
in a nearly impossible time frame, when I was interrupted by Adam.  “We’re
leaving for the show in 15 minutes” he told me.  “What show?” I asked, barely looking
up from my computer screen. “The Lumineers,” he replied, “you’re the one who
bought the tickets, remember?”  It was difficult to mask how annoyed I was that
I’d have to put my work aside for a few hours.  There already weren’t enough hours
in the day, how could I possibly justify going out and having fun?  In that sense,
being an entrepreneur can feel like that student stress and I take on unnecessary
guilt for partaking in anything that isn’t work related.


I begrudgingly threw on whatever clothes weren’t put away from the day before
and Rob and Jo picked us up a few minutes later.  I’ve been so busy lately
that I hadn’t even researched any of The Lumineers music and was ashamed
to say that I only knew two of their songs going into the evening.  When we
arrived, the opening act was on and we found seats at the back of the theatre.
Listening to the first act, I was sure I knew that voice and instantly started
questioning everyone around me, even though they knew just as much as I did
about this brand, which was nothing.  “Is this Y La Bamba?” I asked, “They
sound JUST like Y La Bamba.”  After a little Twitter research, it was true.
I was unknowingly watching a band I really liked perform, and so my attitude
about the evening instantly changed.  After a great Y La Bamba fix (how many
times can I say Y La Bamba in one post?) The Lumineers came out to show
Vancouver an amazing time.


I’ve never done drugs and can tell you honestly, that concerts are my high.
The Lumineers put on an absolutely breathtaking show that brought me
to my hand clapping, foot stomping happy place!  If you don’t know them
beyond Ho Hey, get their cd now.  And if you ever get the chance to see
them perform live, do it.  I can’t believe that I considered, even if it were for
just a second, skipping out on the show.  That would have had regret written
all over it.  I ended up having a great night singing and dancing with friends,
which is exactly what The Lumineers are all about!

The Lumineers – Stubborn Love

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Style

{Giveaway} Cinder and Sage Hair Comb

December 4, 2012
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I am so into the hair combs/clips/gems that were seen all over the Fashion Week
runways.  This is why I am especially excited to offer you the opportunity to WIN
one of Cinder and Sage’s beautiful Large Quill hair combs.  I have one of
my own, as seen in this post, and am absolutely obsessed.  It’s the perfect accessory
for a ponytail, updo, bun, or just everyday hair.  Seriously, love, love, loooove!


To Enter:

Simply pop over to the Cinder and Sage Facebook Page and give it a LIKE


Then comment on this post or the Alicia Fashionista Facebook Page
to let me know that you entered.


Contest open to North America only.  Contest ends Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 8:00 pm PST.  
One entry per person.  Winner will be chosen at random and contacted shortly after. Good luck!

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Style

Borrowed From The Boys

December 1, 2012
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Blouse and Blazer Thrifted // Mustard Cardigan from Winners // 
Second Yoga Jeans c/o // Assorted Bracelets from H&M // Bow Pin 
from Madewell (gift from a friend) // Socks from My Sock Drawer (lol)
 // Loafers from boutique in Portland //Roots Bag borrowed from
 To Vogue Or Bust // Estee Lauder Nail Lacquer in Caviar
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{Photos by Alex}

Not sure if it’s because I’ve been hanging out in Gastown so often, but 
I’ve been crazy into menswear lately.  I adore the clean lines and simplicity
of it all.  Sometimes simple and chic is the hardest to achieve.
I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and put my own little spin on
an outfit inspired by the boys.  I could definitely get used to wearing socks
with my flats and actually keeping my feet warm! Doesn’t seem like a 
look I’ll be wearing often, but it sure was fun to play dress up for a day 🙂

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Style Vancouver

{Deck Your Closet} A Holiday Shopping Event

November 29, 2012
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You’re invited to…
Deck Your Closet
Sunday, December 9th, 2012 @ The Four Seasons Hotel
{791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver,
B.C.}
10:30 am – A VIP
Shopping Experience
Tickets: $20 w/
partial proceeds going to St. Paul’s
Hospital Foundation
Only 50 tickets available for
this exclusive morning shop and greet. 
Includes special gift bag valued at $100 and the opportunity to shop
first!
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Have
Yourself a Merry Little Lunchtime
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm –
The Most Wonderful Afternoon of the Year
Tickets $10 w/ partial
proceeds going to St. Paul’s
Hospital Foundation
Cash only.  Items will
be restocked throughout the day.  $5
all-day parking and direct skytrain access at The Four Seasons Vancouver.  Purchase your tickets HERE before they sell out!
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Please join myself and Alex of To Vogue Or Bust, Carolina of Closet Full of Nothing, Jen of Her Waise Choice, Jennifer of Prairie Girl In The City, Melissa of Miss Melissa, and Monika of The Doctor’s Closet for an afternoon of holiday SHOPPING fun!  On Sunday, December 9th from 10:30
am to 4 pm, you have the chance to meet and purchase items from some of your
favourite Vancouver
fashionistas!  This unique and fun event
will be taking place at luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in The Seasons Room, which is to the right at the top of the
escalators (across the way from Yew Restaurant).  


Besides shopping, there will be lots of
seasonal fun such as a holiday hair bar, dance-worthy tunes, a lipstick lounge,
refreshments, and of course, lots of sweets and treats!  Social Experiment will also be selling her
beautiful rings and even taking custom orders for all those stylish women on
your gift list.  We’ve even got beautiful decor and day-of coordinating by Christie Leigh Events and professional moment capturing by Christie Graham Photography.  They’re pretty much a super team of Christies!
It’s going to be some serious seasonal fun (see that alliteration?  killer writing skillz) and I really hope to see your lovely faces there!
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Life Relationships Style

The Story Of A Little Blue Box

November 28, 2012
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I was never that kid who hunted around for the house wanting a peek at Christmas presents before the big day.  Despite my control freak tendencies, I like the anticipation of opening and unwrapping a gift and being completely surprised!  This is why I freaked out last week while I was frantically tearing our bedroom apart in search of something to wear.  I was determined to find and borrow a men’s plaid shirt to layer under a sweater.  Adam’s closet had no such thing, and so, I resorted to the drawers.  I opened the bottom drawer first in some sort of twisted logic and there, staring back at me was a ball of navy blue silk fabric with orange polka dots.  I knew what it was a blouse pour moi and slammed the drawer shut.  Adam had told me that he’d gone shopping for me in London and I felt so guilty that I’d seen the purchase.  I changed my outfit plans and pretended like nothing happened.
As an admittedly bad liar, I was sure to practise my “OMG I loooove it!” reaction for the day of my birthday.  The day of, I was doing some work in my p.j.’s on the couch when Adam told me to close my eyes because it was time to open my gifts.  When I was allowed to open my eyes again, he had his arm extended out with a card.  I opened it, and closed it immediately as I was too emotional, “I’ll read this later,” I told him.  He then handed me part one of the gift, which was a pair of coasters.  They’re an adorable his and hers set and really thoughtful, since I hate our current coasters and bash them on a daily basis.  He then reached to grab part two of the gift, which I immediately prepared myself for.  Sure enough, there were those familiar polka dots and I did my best ooh-ing and ahh-ing act.  He seemed to buy it and just when I was about to get up and go try it on, he stopped me for an unexpected third gift.  Tucked behind him, I caught a glimpse of a very distinct shade of blue.  It couldn’t be…could it?

Opened Tiffany & Co. Box




I’ve never received anything so extravagant   I thought that the “big” gift this year was a silk blouse from England.  I mean, we’d started off with coasters, people!  That’s not exactly a warm up for Tiffany’s.  Adam had barely even shown me the box and I began to cry.  I was upset that he’d done something so kind, and that I was wearing pajamas.  “I would have gotten dressed first if I’d known,” I told him, “It just doesn’t feel right opening Tiffany & Co. in my pajamas.”  It was a good 5 minutes before I even opened the box (well, I HAD to instagram a photo of the box before opening), which contained a beautiful pair of Silver Elsa Peretti Colour By The Yard earrings.   Turns out he’d purchased more than one item for me on his travels across the pond!

Silver Elsa Peretti Colour By The Yard with tsavorites 
My very first Tiffany’s!
silver Elsa Peretti Colour By The Yard with tsavorites from Tiffany & Co.

Thank you so much Adam, I feel so undeserving and absolutely spoiled!


P.S. I forgot to tell you that Adam saw right through my “acting” and asked me afterwards if I’d known about any of my gifts.  I didn’t even try to cover it up, had to confess that I’d accidentally seen the blouse.  He said he knew it based on my reaction.  Might have to ask Santa for some acting lessons this year…
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Style

Optical Illusions

November 27, 2012
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Pleated Maxi Skirt from Club Monaco // Vero Moda Sheer Black and 
Gold Jacket // Pointed Toe Flats with Bow Detail from 
Joe Fresh // Kate Spade Bag // Necklace c/o Cinder and Sage // 
Sunglasses from Barefoot Contessa (old) // Gifted Ring from Melissa

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{Photos by Melissa}

Yes, judging by these photos you might think that it’s either unusually warm
 or that I have recently moved to California.  Unfortunately, neither is true.
I actually shot these a few weeks back when the winter chill hadn’t quite hit
yet and I was still able to wear such seasonally inappropriate attire without
getting sever hypothermia.


I did, however, use one of the oldest tricks in the book in order to
get away with this outfit.  By simply wearing a pair of leggings underneath
the maxi skirt, I was able to keep my legs warm without being too bulky or 
uncomfortable.  Just a little layering magic trick, you’re welcome 😉

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