MAKE THIS FALL A PLAID ONE

Ahh, plaid, it’s been around for centuries. Plaid is one of those classic comeback items that you can always trust when you don’t know how to pull together an outfit. There are tons of ways to wear this print without looking like you’ve just stepped out of a 90’s sitcom. From tops to bottoms, there are many ways to incorporate some sort of plaid in your outfit, which is perfect for the fall season. Still don’t know how to fit in plaid into your outfit? I’ll be giving some tips on different pieces to make that perfect day or night outfit!

EVERY DAY HAUTE: BADGLEY MISCHKA

A name commonly dropped on any high-end carpet or party, Badgley Mischka is a label that has proved its worthiness from season to season. On the brand’s website in the section which they showcase certain celebrities wearing their clothes, they include Giuliana Rancic, Oprah Winfrey, and Christina Hendricks. To me, this means that this brand knows how to dress every body type. This is probably directly related to its longevity, so let’s take a look at their Fall 2014 trends and see how we can incorporate them in our lives. 

HIPSTER HIJABIS

Muslim women all over the world, who are typically more fashion revolved, have begun to make themselves a name in the fashion world. It's called the "Hipster Hijabi's". Hijab's are an Islamic headscarf commonly worn by muslim women, and are often looked down upon in the western community. Although, after this movement on the popular social media site, Instagram, hijabi's are really starting to make a stand in the fashion industry.

These women fuse their sense of fashion with their faith, by reinterpreting the meaning of dressing conservatively. This growing group of women can be found on Instagram under the name of 'hipsterhijabis'. The brand they're representing does not only apply to Muslim women, as they are often seen dressed with modesty, but can also apply to conservative Christian and Orthodox Jewish women.

"We want to be current in fashion and adhere to the tenets of our faith," said Ibtihaj Muhammad, owner of fashion brand Louella, who cater to modest dressing combined with fashion.

IT'S CALLED FASHION, LOOK IT UP

It seems that there has always been a misconception of what fashion really is and who fashion is for. When I was younger I always felt as if fashion was this untouchable realm reserved only for the super skinny and the extremely wealthy but as I got older I came to realize that this could not be further from the truth. 

What most people do not understand is that anyone can be fashionable. Anyone can put an outfit together and have it be wholly unique and wholly their own style. It is not necessary to fit a certain body type or a certain economic sector.

In today’s society we face a lot of pressure to fit certain expectations-expectations put in place by the models that grace the cover of Vogue, Marie Claire, and other fashion magazines. The diets of the women who walk the Valentino and Marc Jacobs runways have become our gospel. We walk past the glass cases in the high end sections of department stores and silently sob over the quadruple figures that mark almost every product. We are so enthralled with the untouchable world of high-end fashion that we forget what fashion truly is.

EVERY DAY HAUTE: ALICE + OLIVIA

I’d like to share with all of you my latest fashion obsession: Alice + Olivia by Stacy Bendet. I first saw this label on reviews of this year’s New York Fashion Week, and instantly fell in love. Let’s go through some of my favourite looks from this New York label so we can all look like fifth avenue socialites!

1. FAUX FUR

When I think of fur coats, I think of the highest glamour possible. Faux fur is not just more socially conscious (a huge factor for why people do faux), it’s also better for your wallet as well. 

How you can rock it: This collection shows many different ways to rock the fur, so whatever suits you best! I personally love the look of a faux fur vest (I believe Forever 21 sells them), with a long sleeve shirt and jeans. 

EVERY DAY HAUTE: TEMPERLEY LONDON

Alice Temperley, designer of Temperley London, has got to be one of my women crushes of the moment. Her designs are incredible, embodying the perfect British woman in every which way. Since there are no stores in North America, plus most of us don’t have thousands of dollars lying around plus shipping and handling, I thought we would dissect her latest trends in order to become “Temperley Girls” on a budget!