On Day 3 of LG Fashion Week, I decided to check out the Joe Fresh & Pink Tartan Show, the work of veteran designer duo Joe Mimran & Kimberley Newport Mimran. It was a show that defines the LGFW tagline ‘Canada Cool’.  I was pleasantly surprised by the vibrant collection of classic cut blazers, khakis & colorful summer dresses and neon pops of color strategically placed throughout the Joe Fresh collection. I must have the neon orange blazer, which likely only costs $19.99. And now I’m totally inspired to check out the new Joe Fresh Store that just opened on Queen St right near Fashionably Yours.

OUTFIT: Alexander McQueen grey pinstripe blazer & scarf, Talula pleather leggings, white blouse (vintage from NYC), Chanel Metallic Drill Flap Bag, Alaia Zebra Calf Hair Hiking Boots, Hermes H Cage necklace, Hermes Kelly Double Tour & Clic Clak Bracelet, Hermes Collier Ring

The super sweet & talented NYC designer Lauren Bagliore, who put on a super duper hot show closing day at LGFW. More on Lauren shortly…

Backstage with Fefe Dobson & Joe Mimran (of Joe Fresh) after the show

My home girl & Canadian rock starlet Fefe Dobson paid a long overdue visit to Fashionably Yours, on a mission for a classic Chanel bag (which obviously we have an abundance of). I’ve known Fefe for almost 10 years now. I worked with her way way back at the beginning of her career and she also opened one of my shows for Toronto Fashion Week a few years back. Not only is she a super talent, and love her music (Who doesn’t love Stuttering?) but she’s a super cool chick with her own fresh style. She has a hot new album coming out soon, so we decided kick it for LG Fashion Week, attend some shows together and get some fashion inspiration on the runway. We made it to the venue just in time to catch the Holt Renfrew Opening Show, then Arthur Mendonca & Lala Berlin. Great way to start off the week. LG Fashion Week runs Oct. 17-21 in David Pecaut Square. Find more information at lgfashionweek.ca. Stay tuned from more updates from the rows of the runway.

@GetJanet x @JullyBlack x @Fefe Dobson…mad love for Canadian super women. Follow us on twitter!

Stacey Mackenzie, Canadian supermodel and another long time buddy who actually opened the first Fashion Show I ever styled for Toronto Fashion Week in 2002. You can find her making cameo appearances on Canada’s Next Top Model or having fun front row at LG Fashion Week. Pictured above capturing Fefe and I on video camera. I’m not quite sure for what exactly, but I’m sure it will be interesting.

Photo shoot with my old friend & photographer @SteveCarty

Fefe ironing her custom Evan Biddell tank top, one of the fun stations set up throughout the venue.

Burning down the house. Never been much for ironing. lol

On the last day of LG Fashion Week, I wasn’t in the mood to get dressed up, so instead I threw on one of my Lanvin for H&M T-shirts and some fancy accessories. I still have a bunch of pieces from the Lanvin for H&M collection that I haven’t worn yet, so this was the perfect opportunity. I love the details of the shirt from the bedazzled pumps, the ribbons and the huge lace collar. I got these awesome photos from a blogger Omar Leslie. Thanks for sending these to me! xo

Friday, April 1/2011

Line Knitwear closed LG Fashion Week on Friday to a packed house of fashion industry heavy hitters with a stunning  collection entitled “Migrant Muse”, inspired by European settlers and the clothes they wore as they traveled to the new world. Since its inception in 2000, I have collected some of the coziest Line knits in my everyday wardrobe, some of which have become timeless go-to items in my closet.

Toronto based designers John Muscat and Jennifer Wells successfully create another luxurious collection of their signature knits, chunky crochets, silks, layers and layers of floor length looks with the addition of ultra glamorous fur (my guilty pleasure). I can only imagine the mastery that goes into the creation of the intricate workings of knit and jersey. I was seated front row next to FDCC (Fashion Design Council of Canada) president Robin Kay and were in awe of some of the amazing details that these photos don’t even begin to do justice.

Friday, April 1/2011…Amanda Lew Kee F/W2011

Friday was the final day of LG Fashion Week and overall, I utterly enjoyed the shows and all the frolicking in between. Richard (torontoisfashion.com) & I sat front row and just before the Amanda Lew Kee show, the FDCC volunteers handed out these huge rolling carts filled with swag to select front row attendees. Some found it tacky and I hear some people actually got upset that it ruined the runway photos. Personally, I thought it was fun and after lugging it home, I discovered that it was filled with tons of  every day goodies that I can actually use.

The Amanda Lew Kee show was one of the most highly anticipated shows of the week and one that I personally did not want to miss. This season Kee’s collection was all about black on black texture with touches of bright tinsel like color, which was the polar opposite of Kee’s SS2011 palette of of nude, greys, salmon and silver. All the shoes were provided by Sam Edleman and the models nails were done in a metallic MINX. I love to see young creative minds at work and taking risks, especially in a world as critical as fashion. Kudos to Amanda.

The Amanda Lew Kee swag bag included a FREE PAIR of Sam Edleman shoes of your choice from Trend Marketing. Sweet!

Here’s what was inside the LGFW Swag Bags, in case you were wondering…razors for him & her, a Sharpie marker, Hollywood fashion fape, Woolite, hairbrush, L’oreal face cream, make-up, shampoo and hairspray, and even Kellogs cereal & cereal bars.

Fashionably Yours x Jacflash aka Amanda’s bestie Jaclyn Genovese after the show.

My favourite thing about Fashion Week is getting dressed up and throwing on a pair of fancy shoes, but sometimes it’s even more fun to see what everyone else is wearing. I kicked it with Canada’s pop princess Keshia Chante and we played footsies for the camera. Keshia happens to be one of the very first artists I dressed at the start of my styling career, way back when she was 14 years old, so we go way way back when I styled her first 2 music videos and single album cover. We both have surely come a long way since, both in our career and style. lol.

Keshia was wearing a fabulous pair of Versace neon cutout super platform shoes, similar to the crazy Versace runway shoes I blogged about last summer when I was at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami. I was wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin yellow suede platform booties that I scored at Fashionably Yours!! A pop of color, as we anxiously await Spring weather.

LG Fashion Week photo diary coming soon. xo

Versace x Christian Louboutin

Hermes & Chanel arm candy.

Givenchy necklace from Fashionably Yours!

I’m wearing…

LG Fashion Week in Toronto officially began on Monday, March 28 which is being held for the 2nd time at the beautiful Heritage Court at the Exhibition Place (100 Princess Blvd.). Last year they had the Barbie photo booth; this year it was all about Ken with the “Everyone Needs a Ken” booth featuring live male models dresses as Ken dolls. I rolled through with my FY crew yesterday, caught up with some of my fashionable peers and attended 3 shows including Pink Tartan, Joe Fresh, and Bustle.

GetJanet x Hoda (FY store manager)

I wore this outfit to the closing day festivities at LG Fashion Week, which proved to be a fun week of playing dress-up whilst getting a preview of the Spring Summer 2011 Collections of some of Canada’s best designers. Keep reading for details…

My new favorite bag…Boyy Calf Leopard Slash Bag. Click here for more details on this bag.

I brought my girl Nebby along again for a long, but fun night of Fashion!!

Sam Edleman x Acne wedge heaven on our feet.

I caught up with designer Amanda Lew Kee after her amazing show!! Click here to see photos…

My FY boy @JayStrut & had a little chat with designer Lauren Bagliore after one of the shows and she was such a sweetheart. I missed her show but I’m hoping I can catch up with her for a private viewing soon. Keep you posted.

@GetJanet & @AinsleyKerr

Samantha Brown x GetJanet x Jessica Casey (ABE Jewelry)