Framework Magazine: The Modern Girl’s Guide to Dressing


I’m so excited to share this with all of you – I got to collaborate with two of my favourite ladies (Jen Pistor, who styled and wrote this piece, and Alicia Quan, who shot the spread) on this wonderful Framework Magazine editorial for their stunning, hot-off-the-press holiday issue.

The piece is all about taking an extremely holiday-esque dress (which can sometimes feel intimidating or limiting in the styling-department) and make it work into limitless looks. From cozy cocktails by the fire to a holiday soirée, check out how this stunning Nanette Lepore dress (pulled from Vancouver retailer Wear Else) makes its rounds! Be sure to check out the rest of the beautiful holiday issue too – there are so many wonderful features in it and I could not love the way this Vancouver-based publication represents the many talented female entrepreuners (and their passions) that this city is lucky to have.


Happy Thursday everyone!

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45 Comments

  1. 11.15.12
    Ginny said:

    So exciting! You look beautiful!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

  2. 11.15.12
    Sasha said:

    Oooh, I looove that dress! I am always amazed at how well people mix and match clothes! 🙂

  3. 11.15.12
    Leah said:

    Great article, and you look beautiful! hooray for the holidays.

  4. 11.15.12
    Cee said:

    I loved reading this feature, pally – must have been something about the gorgeous model 😉 That Nanette Lepore dress is a stunner, what a shame it had to go back to the store!
    xox,
    Cee

  5. 11.15.12

    how exciting! love the article and you look beautiful! xo

  6. 11.15.12
    Wren KW said:

    I love this post and every single style. You look stunning.

    What an exciting feature!

  7. 11.15.12

    You look amazing in all of these!! Congrats on the spread 🙂

    xxS

  8. 11.15.12
    Heidi said:

    That dress is gorgeous and so holiday. I love seeing it styled different ways, very versatile. -Heidi

  9. 11.15.12

    So exciting! Such a great article! That dress is amazing!
    ~Sara

  10. 11.15.12

    Woohoo! You look great in every style!

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com/

  11. 11.15.12

    This is a really great holiday dress and I love how you made it work for other occasions!! It's to sad to shove a pretty party dress away and wear it once a year. Great looks!!
    xJennaD

  12. 11.15.12
    Well... said:

    Omgsh, congrats on this! You totally made a gorgeous model for this article 🙂 Love the three ways you made that glitzy top work

    Trendy Teal

  13. 11.15.12
    Stefani said:

    Congrats on the article! You look stunning as usual 🙂
    xx

  14. 11.15.12

    Great article! You've earned it!

    xoxo Sarah Beth

    Caring Cowls

  15. 11.15.12
    Mehak said:

    Congratulations girl!! That is such an amazing dress.. You look great!!

    Love
    Mehak
    http://Www.thedoublemlife.blogspot.com

  16. 11.15.12
    t said:

    Nice looks for the Holidays!

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  17. 11.15.12
    Heather said:

    OOOO i love all your takes on the dress. I esp love the after 5 event esp since being a fashion blogger and having a full time job i'm always trying to wear appropriate 9 to 5 appropriate looks and good for events as well.

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

  18. 11.15.12
    Marsa said:

    congratulations! you look absolutely beautiful 🙂

    happyleeliving.blogspot.com

  19. 11.15.12

    Aw, how exciting! You look fabulous girl!!!
    xo TJ

  20. 11.15.12

    Congrats!
    Awesome job 🙂

  21. 11.16.12
    Jodi said:

    WOW< that dress looks so great on you in all the examples.. you are so photogenic too.. what a great spread!! Jodi

  22. 11.16.12
    Erin said:

    Congrats on the feature! I love all the different ways you styled this dress. Wearing a skirt over a dress is always a killer way to give it some more life, and I'm loving the fun vest look at the bottom.

    -Erin-
    OneTwoSummer

  23. 11.16.12
    MizzJ said:

    You look stunning in that dress and I'm surprised how well it transitions into everyday wear. Great styling by Jen!

  24. 11.16.12

    Great looks!

    Sofia

    Stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  25. 11.16.12
    RoselyC said:

    This is such a great article. Most of us tend to buy a dress for one occasion and never wear it again. This proves that with the right accessories you can extend the life and use of a beautiful dress.
    By the way you look great.

  26. 11.16.12

    You look so fantastic here, I almost can't believe that is the same dress in all 3 looks!
    xo K
    http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

  27. 11.16.12
    Alissa said:

    Oh my gosh that is incredible! I love that the same dress is in all of the looks yet they look completely different!

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  29. 11.16.12
    Shaina said:

    Love the styling! Especially that gold dress!

  30. 11.16.12

    Congrats on your publication! How exciting! I adore the second look, so chic!

    XO Jenna
    http://demureindiamonds.blogspot.com

  31. 11.16.12
    Kimberly said:

    Such a cool post – and congrats on your feature! Love all the ways you styled it…seriously obsessed with metallics right now 🙂

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

  32. 11.17.12

    congrats on the feature! i like the gilded pieces you're wearing and that mag is super cool. I discovered you on Chictopia today and thought I'd say hi 🙂

    It would make me happy if you visited too!
    pandaphilia fashion

  33. 11.17.12

    Love the pieces,
    you are soo cute x

    runninginhersleep.blogspot.com

  34. 11.17.12
    Laura said:

    That is SUCH a beautiful dress, OMG. I want it!!!!
    Congrats on the feature :).
    – Laura S

  35. 11.17.12

    omg Alex, love is an understatement! i'm absolutely, flat out blown off my feet with this amazing shoot. and not just 1 awesome look, but 3!! you look stunning and that dress is killer. the girls did a fab job on this piece, everything comes together so well. hmmm, wonder if more collabz like this will be happening, sure hope so!

    ohhhhhh, can't wait to get dressed up for the holidays, i would wear something sparkly every day forever and ever if i could – baha! ♥

    ps: looks like the get-together might not happen till Jan – will keep you posted with any updates though. xo

  36. 11.18.12
    Ramona said:

    Alexandra you look so beautiful.Dress is absolutely gorgeous. Styling is fabulous.And photo shoot is ..woow!
    I can't wait Christmas to come.

    xoxo Ra

  37. 11.18.12

    Love this shoot and the styling! Amazing.

    xo Andrea
    http://uskar-vor-inspire.blogspot.ca

  38. 11.18.12
    Haylie said:

    This is so awesome! Congratulations 🙂
    The dress is gorgeous, and I love that each look is realistically styled.

    -Haylie

  39. 11.18.12

    Absolutely stunning! I love all three looks that you're wearing!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

  40. 11.18.12

    Amazing post. You have such a fantastic blog. It would be great if we could follow each other.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

  41. 11.19.12

    This is amazing!!! Congrats and you look beautiful

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  42. 11.19.12

    You look amazing in all three looks 🙂 I want a sequin dress for the holidays, but find them very intimidating to wear 🙂 I also have this rule where if I buy a new piece, i try to mix it in (at least) three ways with items I already have. Makes it nearly impossible to find a good reason to buy a sparkly dress! x

  43. 11.20.12
    Sarah said:

    The last look is my favorite, so so gorgeous!

  44. 11.20.12

    great post, lovely dress. congrats to collaboration, you did great job

    http://theshortiesfashion.blogspot.co.uk/

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