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Acid Washed High Waisted Jean Shorts
Submitted by Jen on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 13:46.
Acid Washed High Waisted Jean Shorts
When mom picked you up from the grade seven spin the bottle party in 1988, adorning camel toe styled acid wash jean shorts, complimented by oversized glasses and a perm - you were mortified. Now, your kid sister is frantically scouting the racks of Value Village and Vintage 69 desperately hoping to find some high waisted, rectangle bum, cut offs to accentuate her toned 1980’s born gams. Drinking beers at the Whippersnapper and then heading to Ted’s for a nightcap, she’s thinking she scored the best get up that ironically gets thumbs up in west end Toronto but gawking jaws of shame in Barrie, Ontario. So shedoesthecity, are we feeling these Bananarama gunt clinchers? Or are these best left on the shelf of nostalgia along with Babysitter Club books, the ol’ Treetorns and Alf?
Statement Shoe
Submitted by Olga Barsky on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 12:08.
by Olga Barsky
There’s a new trend sweeping the nation – the statement shoe – and it’s a pricey one. In this post-SATC world of ours, long gone are the days of simple black go-with-EVERYTHING heels and non-descript flip flops. Every outfit requires a killer pair of shoes. Shoes which must stand out enough to be noticed, and then retired until they are forgotten (just in time for the economic crisis).
The statement shoe comes in many shapes and forms, from chunky fetish pumps to lace-up gladiator sandals. Most surprisingly, the heel has taken on a life of its own through embellishment or ‘heel art,’ which includes crystals, jewels, embroidery, and artwork. Even more revolutionary is heel modification that has us seeing all sorts of unconventional forms – reversed, flipped, pillar like – and then some.
Stunning, way too fucking high, and expensive as hell, these beauties are currently available from the likes of Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, and Miu Miu. However, if you listen closely, you can hear the sound of big box retailers racing to the nearest sweatshop to knock-off as many of these as possible. Just give it six to eight weeks.
Absurd Sunglasses
Submitted by Jen on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 14:02.
Walking through Kensington Market, these weirdo shades caught my eye. Although I smirked I do have to question the sanity of hipsters who have taken to sacrilegiously wearing Kippa’s as a fashion forward statement, or sunglasses that shine the light in lines .Yes, I like funky and do not shy away from bright lights and nonsensical fun, but really now – where’s the pleasure in burnt eyelids? Or am I just a prude who likes to cover up and hide under my giant locust eye shields to avoid contact with the common people? Shedoesthecity, where do you stand on these enlightening eye accoutrements?
Pleated Shorts
Submitted by LQ on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 13:18.
by LQ
I'm not old, but I'm not 21 anymore. Every once in a while, there's a trend that reminds me of my age. The pleated pant/short is one such trend. They look great on Rihanna and Nicole Richie, but when I tried them on, I had a horrid flashback to my Girl Guide counselor's summer uniform. Totally unflattering and totally out of touch. Does the pleasted short trend make you long for the days of tight-ass short shorts?
Bright Over Dyed Jeans
Submitted by LQ on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 13:11.
by LQ
I grew up with Kriss Kross and TLC. My teenage style was bodysuits and big gold earrings. My best friend's fashion trademark (aside from small strands of hair gelled to her cheeks) was wearing a complete outfit in a single colour. Bright over dyed denims were a staple. Maybe it's nostalgia, but I am LOVING this bright jean trend - it makes me feel hot like Rosie Perez dancing her ass off in the opening of Do The Right Thing. Get your vote on, She Does the City - are bright over dyed jeans hot or not?
ANTI-STYLE
Submitted by Olga Barsky on Mon, 06/09/2008 - 13:35.
As of late, we’ve had our eye on Samantha Ronson, the rumoured lady friend of Lindsey Lohan, celebrity DJ, and Young Hollywood equivalent of THE L WORD’S Shane. Rad sneakers – check. Cool tee – check. Fedora – fo sure! And of course, big ass headphones around the neck are a must. Her style is effortless, edgy, and very authentic, which makes her the object of our bi-weekly girl crush. So tell us ladies who do the city, are you digging Sam’s Boy Meets Boy chic, or should this look be reserved for those with a dick?
Big Ass Accessories
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 13:34.
by LQ
Unless you have been living under an estrogen devoid rock, you may know that your legal secretaries, your publicist and even your mother are all going to this Sex and the City Movie. It's 2004 all over again - especially with Big Ass fashion trends (remember the massive flower broaches we all wore 5 years ago?) SJP kicked off the premieres in London with a Big Ass hat, the trailer is ram packed with Big Ass Fabric Prints and all I hear about from the film is how Amazing the Big Ass Belts are. Tell me She Does the City, what Big Ass Accessory do you rock?
Maxi Dress a.k.a. Supermarket Dress
Submitted by Olga Barsky on Mon, 05/26/2008 - 09:31.
While maxi dress is its official name, I will forever refer to this floor length wonder as a supermarket dress. Why is that you ask? I’ll give it to you straight. Over the last two years, I have been battling a severe addiction to celebrity gossip. My chief symptom – a weekly ritual involving the consumption and analysis (in bed with mint Aero bar) of the cheapest rag mags money can buy. Throughout this difficult time, I would stumble continually upon Nicole Richie with flowing blonde locks and latte in hand, grocery shopping in maxi dresses...dozens of them. As of April 2008, many things have changed. I have successfully curbed my addiction with the help of a little known show called Celebrity Rehab, and the supermarket dress is no longer reserved for Nicole’s boho stylings. It belongs to us now, the people, and has become one of the biggest trends for summer. No matter your body type - if you pay attention to cut, volume, and print size – you can make the supermarket dress work for you at any price point. So what do you say SDTC readers – are you willing to take a fashion cue from somebody married to a member of Good Charlotte, or are you not in the habit of shoveling sidewalks for free with hem of your dress?
Ombré: friend or foe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:06.
by mystery fashion writer
I’d like to begin with a lesson in French, circa grade 8. Repeat after me class, “Ombré” …let that “é” roll off your tongues. Very good. Ombré means “shading” in French, a specific type characterized by gradual colour bleeding in a specific pattern; and it just so happens to be one of the biggest spring/summer trends. If you listen carefully, you can even hear faint whispers of winter overstock – from a pair of red Juicy boots to green Kate Spade handbag - condemning their homogenized colour fates. But its all up to you SDTC readers, you can help make amends. Should the boots keep crying or are you hating this trend?
Brenda Walsh
Submitted by LQ on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:43.
By LQ
Darcy from Degrassi:TNG has been cast as the new Brenda Walsh character in the 90210 remake. The only show to come close to 90210 in my heart has been Degrassi:TNG, and I have to give my girl Darcy props for rocking it with my TV crush Spinner (who ps, would make an AMAZING Dylan McKay). To celebrate my 2 favourite TV shows colliding and send off this wee Canadian actress with some proper 9-oh fashion tips, can we please take a moment to honour the trends of Mizz Brenda Walsh? Tell me She Does the City, what Brenda Walsh trend do you want to see recreated?
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