A Little Bit of Everything

As promised, here are some images from the time I spent at Spank Clothing with their lovely in-house designer Sylvia Lee while shooting a photo and sloundslides story for school. Aside from the wonderful pieces from their label Lost & Found that are already on the floor, there’s also a couple little peeks at their upcoming Spring 2012 collection! So exciting!

 Thanks again to the lovely people at Spank for the wonderful day!

I recently wrote an article for my program’s paper about looking chic for holiday parties without looking kitschy. I spoke to the wonderful Monika of The Doctor’s Closet, Amrit of Gastown boutique ishara, Eman Aziz, a well-known local makeup artist, and Amande He, who designs the wonderful Vancouver-based jewellery line Rocaille Design. Thank you ladies for the great interview!

Finally, here’s a very grainy, iPhone-taken peek at an impromptu change I made last night: I got bangs! I’ve been needing a change for awhile, so I thought I’d start small and get some bangs that I can easily brush to one side or pin up. I’m still warming up to the idea of having something covering part of my face (I find I keep on pushing them up and then they just stick out at weird angles, really must stop doing that), but it’s definitely already given me tons of new hair-styling ideas!

Coming in on home stretch here with school. Just today left then a couple more projects due this coming Monday and I’m done, doney-done! Can’t wait to just………sleep hahaha. Haven’t even started thinking of any of the fun events up ahead, I mostly just want to climb into bed and not get out for awhile. I’m sure once I’ve had a few eight hour sleeps back-to-back I’ll be ready for some holiday fun.

 I hope all of you have an amazing weekend!

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  1. 12.2.11

    Your bangs look amazing!! I love how we can just add or change our bangs and we instantly have a new look. Congrats on your article for your school program. I love the sub headline (the tacky bit) =).

    Have an awesome weekend. I'm getting all geared up for the holidays too – planning outfits, ordering a glittery shoe or two here and there.

  2. 12.2.11
    matina said:

    Alex, your bangs look so beautiful!!! You can pull anything off stunning woman. Xx

    Matina
    P.s. See you this weekend??

  3. 12.2.11

    BANGS! Love them on you, they add a bit of drama…v sexy! The Spank stuff looks really cute, might need to pop in there soon! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!!!!!! (you're coming, right?)

  4. 12.2.11

    i haven't been to spank in aaages. i may check it out again.

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  5. 12.2.11

    the bangs look great on you, and all those photos are really well taken above!!
    jess
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  6. 12.2.11

    Such a great article Alex!!! Honoured to be in it!

    AND love your bangs!!! xo

  7. 12.2.11
    Aney Mei said:

    You look beautiful with the bangs!

    Love the boutique – the pieces are lovely

  8. 12.2.11

    Great shots from the boutique!! The pieces are so pretty, love the knit she's holding in the one photo and elbow patches are so great.
    Your bangs look wonderful!! They really suit you, looking gorgeous as per usual.
    Im glad my "ruffle bum" made you laugh out loud in class 😀
    xJennaD

  9. 12.2.11

    Hello there sweetie! Thanks for the lovely comment, it means a lot to me!
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  10. 12.2.11
    Sam said:

    Well done on your article! The store looks amazing, so elegantly decorated. Are you studying journalism?

  11. 12.2.11

    Love the bangs! They look so good!

  12. 12.2.11

    holy glorious post Alex! i'm a girl who loves variety so the title roped me in right away : )

    Sylvia is a cutie and getting to see inside the store is such fun. i spy one of my fave dresses this season on one of those racks…it's by Gentle Fawn and the lace with grommet detailing is so coveted!!!!

    fab article too, you're such a killer writer lades. awesome stuff!

    OMG, excited to check out your new fringe tomorrow and to spend some time together. it's fantastic and softly subtle, really makes your beautiful eyes pop!! cheers to the last bits and bobs to do with school, free your mind and enjoy the time off. xoox ♥

  13. 12.2.11
    lisa said:

    Good job on the article! Your bangs look great too. I think you made the right choice.

  14. 12.2.11
    Megan said:

    Thanks for sharing – it looks like you had a lot of fun, and what a great experience!! Love the bangs on you – your hair will look so cute in a high ponytail! 🙂 Have a GREAT weekend!

  15. 12.2.11
    EffeVi said:

    Interesting post!the bang is really fantastic!!I think it was a beautiful experience 🙂

  16. 12.2.11
    Simona said:

    I´m following you now, because I love your blog darling!
    Maybe can you follow me back if you want?
    Have a nice weekend 🙂
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  17. 12.2.11

    How fun! I love your blog header btw! So fab! Great blog dear! xx

  18. 12.2.11
    Bonnie said:

    I totally understand your school stress. I am so ready to be finished! I need this break.

    This looks like so much fun. I wish I could have been there!

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  19. 12.2.11

    wow what an amazing opportunity! this collection and brand looks really cool! i love all your photos too, especially that first one, its beautiful! and omg your hair looks so cute! and i totally felt the same way when i first got bangs!

    awesome blog!

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  20. 12.3.11
    Bre said:

    All these beautiful photos make me want to get up and go shopping, for myself. Awww. So many pretty things.
    Cheers,
    Bre

  21. 12.3.11

    Love the bangs! Those clothes you browsed about are way cute!
    xx

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  22. 12.3.11
    Leonie said:

    Great job on the article! And I love the items that you took pictures of at Spank, especially the coats on the sixth picture.

    See you tomorrow!

    5 days left to enter my giveaway!

  23. 12.3.11

    eeeee!!! the bangs look so fab on you!!

  24. 12.3.11

    I'm amazed by the quality, especially the lace. very well made. nice store.

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  25. 12.3.11

    oh my gosh i love this!! the clothes look amazing <3 definitely following your blog! hopefully you can follow mine too 🙂
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  26. 12.3.11

    The store seems to be a perfection come true;) I totally love sketches, lace shirts ( so feminine) and the great variety of jackets (which always take massive place in my wadrobe)

    The bangs are def the easiest way to change the look without making a radical change. Did you also die your hair? Good luck with last paper works!

    Xx

    Alexandra

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  27. 12.3.11

    LOVE the bangs!!!! They totally suit you. Lookin super cute hun:)

    Jen xo

  28. 12.3.11

    You are so beautiful!!

    Love your blog!

    Stop by sometime – maybe we can be follower buddies? 🙂

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    xxx

  29. 12.3.11
    Elisabeth said:

    Love the polka dots! Thank you for your great comment on my blog! You should definately visit Helsinki if you're interested in design 🙂

    xxx
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  30. 12.3.11
    Erika said:

    beautiful
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  31. 12.3.11
    M and C said:

    ohhh so gorgeous! so many lovely things 😀
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  32. 12.3.11
    Cee said:

    Oh, I cannot wait to see these bangs in person! I am huge sucker for bangs… My hair grows so fast, though, that every time I cut them in, they only stick around for about three weeks. Still, I keep trying 🙂 I feel like bangs instantly update anyone's look and somehow make it seem modern and fun. You definitely fit the bill in that photo! And I'm loving the shots of Spank- hopefully I'll be seeing you there on Wednesday?
    xox,
    Cee

  33. 12.3.11
    Chloe said:

    Oh Alexandra, I absolutely LOVE your bangs! SO cute! Such a simple and chic way to change up your style. Love em'!

    And these pieces from the Lost and Found line are gorgeous!

    xoxoo
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  35. 12.3.11

    your unfathomable beauty makes even the grainy image into the sharpest one!! 🙂

  36. 12.3.11
    Gabrielle said:

    That lace coat HAS to be mine!

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  37. 12.3.11
    April Lyn said:

    I love the bangs! They totally suit you! Beautiful as always

    xo
    April Lyn

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  38. 12.4.11

    You got the bangs! Glad you did, you look lovely.

    Also loving some of those clothes, I want them all.

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  39. 12.4.11
    Joyce said:

    looks like a fun place to shop! love the red lip look 😀 keep in touch~~

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  40. 12.4.11

    Lovely post! Love your new hairstyle too! I have been comtemplating cutting mine too, but bangs don't work with my wavy hair.

    Suzi x
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  41. 12.4.11
    ELISA said:

    LOVELY BLOG AND LOVELY PICS! 🙂
    ELISA from MY FANTABULOUS WORLD

  42. 12.4.11
    J.-Kim said:

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    Have a nice weekend!!
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  43. 12.4.11

    Look at you go! Nice article. And wow, I love the new bangs! You probably know I'm a big fan of them ; )

  44. 12.4.11
    alicia said:

    pretty images! you are beautiful.

  45. 12.5.11

    Your bangs are definitely an upgrade!

  46. 12.5.11

    Your bangs look phenomenal, as does your lip color. Good luck on your projects!

  47. 12.5.11
    cryskay said:

    great article! what an honor!

    love the blazer w/ the elbow patches. xx

  48. 12.5.11

    Great pictures!! I love it!!

  49. 12.5.11

    love all photos

  50. 12.5.11
    Maiken said:

    this looks like an amazing store! I really like those white coats – so beautiful and delicate 🙂
    and your new hair style is great!

    Maiken/
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  51. 12.5.11

    The Spank clothing day sounds fantastic! Love the pieces. And love your article! <3

  52. 12.5.11
    Leah said:

    Great article and the bangs are a great change. Once you get used to them you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!

    xo L.

  53. 12.5.11

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  54. 12.5.11
    Cara said:

    So many happy things going on in this post! Love the shots from Spank, looks like you got to see some cool behind the scenes action, you are such a talented writer, and I really like bangs on you!
    It was so nice to see you over the weekend, you are always fun to chat with 😉
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  55. 12.5.11

    LOVE the new hair, it's great to change it up! You must have straight hair though, right? Otherwise I want a fringe-blowdry tutorial, mine gives me angina trying to get it straight!!

    I agree with your article too, nothing worse than buying something because it looks Christmassy then never wearing it again (hello strictly come dancing mermaid sequin dress hanging at the back of my closet!!).

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  56. 12.7.11
    Sandy Joe said:

    Absolutely LOVE the new bangs! Not to mention all the intricate detailing in the clothes – is there anyone who doesn't love a leather elbow patch on their sweater?

    x The Pretty Secrets

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