Wowie-Zowie!

So this morning I had my interview for my co-op...I got it...of course (I know, I'm so humble)! The thing about this place is that it is INSANE. I am so excited. They have been in magazines and people come from all over to shop there and drop INSANE amounts of money (at least $100,000) a trip. This is going to be such a great opportunity I can't believe it! They have all designer clothing and accessories from such brands as Valentino and Moschino (ok, not exactly in my price range), but a girl can dream! They also have a group of European women who do alterations and sewing that I will get to work with and learn from. Imagine me sewing designer clothing *swoons*. This company even puts on professional fashion shows. The man who interviewed me told me it's not all glitz and glamor, and that the fashion business can be quite harrowing (used this word at least 5 times), but I am totally ready for it! I'll get real world experience of all the madness and drama that happens behind the scene.

In further news, I received my first Blog Award today from none other than Little Bow Prep! Thank you!

And I am going shopping and out to lunch with my dad this afternoon! Must get exciting new wardrobe to match exciting new apprenticeship! Can you believe that? Me and apprentice!

:)

Let's Bring in the New Year!

So, my computer has been contaminated by another Trojan...whatever that is...but I just had to post something! I have so much to say! So many blogs to read! So much fashion!

But before I get to that...I have some exciting news! Since the new semester is starting, I can tell you that I took co-op! For those of you that don't know, it's like finding an apprenticship. For the last two periods, I will be working at Milli Fashions for Women! This is very exciting for me, as I hope one day to be a fashion designer. I love sewing, am a talented artist (if I can toot my own horn), and am completely obsessed with fashion. This is the first time my school's co-op department has placed someone at Milli as well. I still need to go in for an interview (more on that later) but I have a good feeling about this! Milli Fashions is supposedly the most high-end boutique in the entire city! Almost everything in there is at least $1000. And they have sewing in the back, so hopefully I can polish up my skills while being in a place of such wonderful fashion goodness! And maybe I'll get a discount ;)

So here's a preview of some of my favourite trends fresh from the runway for spring!

cute cardigans, a little safari, and sweet spring colours from Milly (no connection to my Co-op unfortunately)

"Milly" herself! How J.Crew does she look?


Burberry goes grey

Lavin lucious dresses

Chanel never fails! Black and White is soo now! (but isn't it always?)

D&G? Can you say Nautical? (Nautical. Very good!)

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Gucci

Lacoste

Moschino showed some stunning jewel tone dresses, featuring bows, ruffles, and rosettes

Whew! What a long post! But I just couldn't resist the eye candy!

Winter Formal and Nordstrom

Not quite sure if I have ever talked about Nordstrom before, but the fact is that it is just tops! Did I just say "tops"? Yes, yes I did. Never having been to the actual store before (residing in Ontario, Canada), I can only judge by what I see online, but they have the best dress selection in all of the internet shopping world as far as I can tell. Not to say that Bloomingdales or Neiman Marcus don't have a stunning array of dresses, but as someone who isn't willing to spend over $1000 on a dress for a high school dance, this is just as good. As you may notice, my choice for dresses for this year's Winter Formal (which I must tell you now, is a very important social event) is partial towards shorter, nonfussy, minidresses, and many have bows. The worst part of shopping for me, and perhaps you as well, is the choosing! If only I could get them all. Now for the famous My Preppy Pink Polo commentary:

Two-toned velvet dress with a soft bubble hem and a little black bow (so adorable!)

Love the colour and style of this dress: it seems sexy and sweet at the same time (nothing wrong with showing a little leg!) And, of course, the bow doesn't do it wrong either.
Not sure that the colour is me, but I do love the lace detailing and one shoulder strap complete with bow....seems like a present begging to be unwrapped!

A lovely shape and cut, this dress only makes me wonder if the flower print is too...something....however, it does grab attention with the contrast of silky black and salmon!

As I do not currently own a Little Black Dress (*gasp*) this might just be the perfect one for me. Looks as if it would be very flattering on my petite and a tad boyish frame.

Perfect length (nothing like a little leg!) perfect little bow, I've never been crazy about bubble hems, but, then again, I've never tried one on! This might be a perfect little package...especially so close to Christmas...

Another gorgeous LBD...except this one has a bow! Oh decisions, decisions!

Quite cute two-toned dress with curve-hugging waist and cheeky little tie at the top. Not sure this would compliment my pale skin-tone, however it looks lovely on the model.

Don't forget to keep checking back (I know I've been sort of busy!) because my birthday is coming soon (November 24th!) and many cute and hopefully entertaining posts are soon to come!