Opulence

Inspired by "lavish boudoir mixed with opulence," Shima Shafieian's second year eveningwear dress is a beautiful black satin number with lace detailing. Her mood board included a lot of lace, classic silk slips and Buckingham Palace. Modeled by Brianna, we wanted to go for a very elegant and sophisticated look with the dress, and decided to shoot at Osgoode Hall which was a pretty nice stand-in for a palace.

f/3.5  1/200 sec  ISO400

f/5.0  1/125 sec  ISO400

f/3.5  1/160 sec  ISO400

90's Comeback

I remember wearing my sweaters around my waist when I was a little girl. It was definitely more functional than fashionable back then! For me, the shirts-tied-around-the-waist style serves a couple purposes:

1. It can create a nice contrast or interest touch to an otherwise simple outfit. 
2. It accentuates the waist (and can be used to redefine the waist when it is lost under loose fitting garments)
3. It can also be used as intended when it gets a little too chilly: actually wear it! 

Here I've styled my plaid red shirt (from Cotton On) with a high-low t-shirt dress and a pleather jacket. In this case, I've tied it around the small of my waist to complement the flowy dress - landing perfectly, just above the end of the skirt. 

1/50 F4.2 ISO400

1/50 F4.2 ISO400

1/50 F4.8 ISO400

The Result When Science Meets Art

        Meet Chris. He is a second-year engineering student whose exposure to art is non-existent. However, this open-minded young chap was delighted to visit the Royal Ontario Museum, in which to widen his horizons, and to also procrastinate on his studies. As most engineers alike, his wardrobe on a regular class day will consist of sweats or day-old basics. To say the least, his styling inspiration is non-existent on most days. Therefore, I took the challenge to go through his wardrobe to come up with a fail-proof outfit that he could fall back on some days to mix it up a little.

ISO 1600   55 mm  f/ 5.6  Shutter-speed 1/10

ISO 1600  37 mm  f/ 5.6  Shutter-speed 1/8

        After digging through the piles of clothing, I found this brand new, tag still attached, light-wash denim button up shirt. *Golden.* This is the perfect step up from the regular sweaters or cotton t-shirts; as it combines both causal and put together. This shirt can also be paired with almost anything, which for Chris' lifestyle, this is quite ideal. 

        ISO 1600  44 mm  f/ 5.6  Shutter-speed 1/40

        Next, I decided to pair the shirt with a classic black jean, and his worn-in tan desert boots.

ISO 1600  18 mm  f/ 5.6  Shutter-speed 1/13

ISO 1600  32 mm  f/ 4.5  Shutter-speed 1/25

        All in all, Chris enjoyed both the exposure to a different type of learning and the surprise in remembering that he had this shirt in his wardrobe. Needless to say, that he learnt two things; have a better organized wardrobe and that he enjoys art museums very much.

Yeezus Almighty

Over the past few years Kanye West (aka Yeezus) has taken the entertainment industry by storm–successful album releases, controversial public appearances, endorsements deals and most recently getting engaged to the world's most famous reality star Kim Kardashian. Yes, West is definitely a savvy business man but aside from that he is also an incredibly talented designer whether it be on fashion (A.P.C x Kanye) or shoe (Adidas x Kanye) collaborations, this man can do it all. My friend Jason (model) and I decided to put together just one look that would best represent Kanye, something that could work for an everyday look or on stage for a concert. I wouldn't mind wearing this to school!

ISO 250   SS 1/100   F3.2 

ISO 250   SS 1/100   F3.2 

ISO 250   SS 1/100   F3.2 

ISO 250   SS 1/100   F3.2 

Digi Update: Jacob G

New face Jacob G comes in for a digital update! 

1/40 f 5.6 ISO 400

This young Adonis loves going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and playing computer games – just like any other teenage guy. But, unlike an average teenager, since signing with Elite Toronto in 2013, Jacob G has caught the eye of some super casting directors.

1/40 f 5.6 ISO 400

1/40 f 5.6 ISO 400

Lots in store for this one!

Mellow Yellow

When it comes to personalizing clothing, it's all in the way you choose

to accessorize the garments. Whether your motto is less is more, or more is more, accessories have the ability to create a mood and differentiate individual style.  The shots below showcase that by adding a pop of yellow, Shannon has personalized her own style to a simple black and white ensemble.  This look is minimal and chic but since there are no rules in fashion, options for accessorizing any outfit are full of endless possibilities.

ISO 400 F 7.1 1.3

ISO 400 F 4.0 1/30

ISO 400 F 7.1 1.3

  ISO 400 F 4.0 1/30

My Fashion Icon : My Dad

One of the reasons why I found myself interested in fashion and ready to pursue fashion as a career is my father. He had a great interest in fashion, browsing his closet made me realize there are numerous garments he owns, and he owns more clothes than my mother. If i asked him about different designers and brands he would have a lot to say about them. Back then he use to buy coats, sweaters and leather goods in his earlier years. I want to pass down his tradition of keeping memorable goods and giving them to his children. Below shows a wool coat with a blue polo and lastly pairing off with jeans.

M  1/200  F5 ISO 220

M 1/200 F5.3 ISO 280

M 1/200 F 5 ISO 220

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