so nice & so cold

vera's brides.

2009-04-25T11:18:00.000-07:00

so, if i were getting married...

gorgeous. the first one is exactly what i have in mind, actually. heehee!
(vera wang bridal, fall 2009)

spring 2009 favorites.

2009-04-12T15:53:00.000-07:00

long time no see.

top picks for spring/summer }

• fine draped menswear and multi-layered feminine aesthetics at 3.1 philip lim

i would love to see that dress worn with flat black lace-up oxfords and a sleek leather motorcycle jacket.

• big, dramatic rompers, goddess minis and leather pants at alexander wang

i absolutely adore the shoes in this show. want want want!

• big flowy skull dress at alexander mcqueen

want this so. bad. black oxfords and this dress and i am a happy girl.

• striking shapes & strappy studded shoes at balmain

mad craving a pair of these heels.

that's all for now, folks.
[images used from style.com]

alex wang for mtl summers.

2009-01-25T06:57:00.000-08:00

end of january and i am already longing for summer in the city.
destroyed vintage denim cut-offs, drapey white tanks & tees and my new oversized, reconstructed vintage blazer by preloved. can't. wait.

and alexander wang, you're not making the wait for warmth any easier.

t by alexander wang, the diffusion line launching any time now, features everything you love about wang's style: soft and comfy tanks and t's that seem ridiculous to pay hundreds of dollars for, but are so elegantly draped and look so amazing on a feminine frame you just can't help but covet. only this time, they're going for a fraction of the usual going rate for his runway looks. yes, please.

[lookbook photos courtesy of fashionologie.com]

- - - P.S. please check out (& feel free to follow) my new blog on tumblr! <3

chloé.

2009-01-15T14:04:00.001-08:00

i would perform various reprehensible acts for a pair of these booties.

(i know, i never post here anymore. lots of other things going on.)

amanda.

2008-11-07T20:47:00.000-08:00

met her at a gathering in my dorm, loved her outfit. she was cool enough to let me take pictures!

(see? i'm working on it.)

friendly fashion.

2008-11-04T16:43:00.000-08:00

i want to start posting street style pictures from my travels about the city.

my camera needs to be sent in for warranty repairs, though.

in the mean time, here's a picture of my girl friend ALEX (click to see some of her art, i love it) on her way to see POLYSICS.

zara.

2008-10-09T17:44:00.000-07:00

can i just say how much i love zara right now?

love it.
sasha pivovarova's fall/winter '08 - '09 campaign for zara is, of course, spectacular. sasha being one of my favorite models, this season at zara is perfection. don't even get me started on the clothes.

oh, yeah. okay.

i am crazy about oversized comfy sweaters. absolutely. don't think i can stress this enough. on a slimmer frame i find the oversized looks so graceful and elegant. it's an excellent excuse to wear clothes that are functionally warm and comfortable this winter while still looking like you've climbed out of numéro.
i've already purchased a tartan mini dress from zara recently, which is very baggy/drapey and flows and moves wonderfully. i adore that zara is going for such chic silhouettes in a big way.
as for coats, i've spied various cape-style winter coats at my local store. yes, please! this dramatic willowy silhouette trend is a dream come true for yours, truly. not only does it (obviously) conceal any body/shape dislikes you may have without the whole making-you-look-pregnant thing so many encountered with the empire/babydoll dress trend, but it also serves as a modern reincarnation of that fluid 1940's style. i am all over it.

fall/winter '08-'09 favorites.

2008-10-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

it's starting to feel like scarf & mitten weather here in montréal, which means it's time for some fall/winter fashion!

despite the current spring/summer '09 fashion week in full swing, the clothing items on most peoples minds consist of sweaters, long pants, leggings, and scarves.

with that, it's time to retrospect back to the fall/winter '08-'09 runways in anticipation of another coooolllld winter.

grunge à la ALEXANDER WANG

alexander has captured my heart this season with his grunge-esque fall/winter line. this is exactly where my personal style has wandered lately, so seeing it personified in such beautiful pieces is simply delightful! if only i had enough money to buy all of this collection...

anyway, favorites from this line include the oversized sweaters, tights & leggings - ripped up or clean, big blazers, and somewhat baggy basic tees with the men's tuxedo-style vests.
my favorite thing about his line is that the looks don't require the price tag; one can achieve any of alexander's looks by sorting through their local thrift stores and look just as chic. the return to grunge is upon us, folks, and this girl is all about it.

pearls of a loving eye

from Balenciaga to Marc Jacobs, pearls were blooming from jewelry pieces everywhere. simple, elegant and versatile, this season's pearl jewelry is also easily attainable for those unwilling and unable to pay the hefty price tag.

from top left, images 1 - 3, Marc Jacobs; 4 - 6, Balenciaga

the boot goes on
the ankle boot continues to rampage down runways for this season, both high-heeled and flat, offering many new variations. now we've got ones with straps & buckles, open toe, and everything from sharp & pointy to round or square toes.

from left: Proenza Schouler; Marc by Marc Jacobs; Alexander McQueen.

that's all for now, darlings. stay tuned for more.
(photos are from style.com and ©their respective photographers.)

polyvore.

2008-10-04T19:42:00.000-07:00

i pictured this outfit in my mind and had to make it "real."
don't know if i would ACTUALLY wear golden lamé leggings... ever... but, regardless.

more.

pop.

2008-10-04T17:19:00.000-07:00

it's only the beginning of october, yet it feels like mid to late november outside.
no fun!

POP! montréal is going on right now, and everybody's getting into it. i saw the lovely feathers on thursday night (after getting lost with a couple of friends wandering around the plateau for over an hour). what a great show! this band's from montréal and are about to embark on a north american tour in support of their new album, coming out later this winter. make sure to check them out!

coveting -->
after seeing these beauties on the fashion spot, i am in love.
i've been seeing different skinny jeans with the oh-so-80's ankle zipper and find myself more and more intrigued. i've also been very tempted to get into the leather/faux-leather leggings thing... alas, every time i go to try on the pairs they have at american apparel, i cannot make up my mind on whether i should take the plunge or not. luckily, these babies from Principles have quickly and easily made up my mind for me.
they aren't even on sale yet, i don't believe; they were featured in the august '08 issue of marie-claire and go for a mere £69. sounds like a worthwhile purchase to me.

<-- i spotted these office flat leather ankle booties on le blog de betty. i can just see the possibilities now, with knit tights + mini dresses, cigarette-leg skinnies, et cetera. for a solid £70, i just might have to start doing some CAD-to-Euro calculating. they also come in a beige and a bright blue, for those more adventurous. see them here.

yes, winter is fast approaching - it almost feels like we've skipped over an entire month of the usual 70's weather between september and october. luckily enough, this year's fall styles are not disappointing.

stay tuned for my next post, which i'm sure will consist of my favorite looks for fall.

bienvenue!

2008-10-04T17:14:00.001-07:00

welcome to so nice & so cold - a montréal fashion & style blog.

i'll be your blogger. my name is natasha.
i'm an american now living and attending college here in montréal!
i'll update with pictures, outfits, favorite/coveted/wanted items, and maybe, eventually, street style photos.
enjoy the show!