Happy Birthday Fashion in Motion

2009 November 11
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by Johanne
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Fashion in Motion celebrates its first anniversary today!

Thank you to our readers, writers, and comment contributors for a fantastic year of fashion!

Happy Birthday Fashion in Motion!

xoxo

Johanne

Recent Stylish Acquisitions

2009 November 10
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Missed opportunity: Michael Kors' Carney boot is sold out in Canada. In all sizes. Yes, really.

Although some of us in Canada (including this writer) are currently experiencing a balmy early November, it was high time that I saddled up a pair of boots for the coming winter. Being blessed with an average foot size means that while everything always comes in my size, they do tend to sell out rather quickly. I had my eye on a pair of Michael Kors’ boots until I found out that they were sold out in the entire country. Forget that idea; I’m all for online shopping but there was no way I was going to take a chance on footwear knowing that I may be a 1/2 size off.

So that led to a bit of panic about the possibility of all boots that I like being sold out in my size, everywhere. I had to act quickly, so I did. I bought a pair of these lovelies at Browns Shoes:

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Bravo Browns knee-high boot in leather or midnight blue suede, $298

Oh, how the elixir of sweet success is so soon followed by creeping doubt.

Surely there’s nothing worse than buying something you feel great about and then seeing an equivalent that maybe you would have preferred. Case in point: me, sitting in a big comfy chair at a Chapters’ Starbucks, shopping bags filled with new boots gathered at my feet like sleeping puppies, lazily flipping through a fashion magazine as I watch a pair of Coach riding boots spin around the coffee counter to pick up a non-fat Chai Latte. How did I miss these boots? Would I prefer them to the Browns’ boots? Would I be able to wear them with as many outfits? The burning questions!

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Coach Joele riding boot, USD $348

Yes, I realize that they are practically the same boot, but to the critical eye that has been eying boots for a few weeks now, they’re not.

And so I think I’m going to stick with my initial purchase of the Browns boots, although I may drop into Coach and try on these riding boots, just to be absolutely sure. After all, they are exactly what I really wanted this season. Sigh. And then I may just exchange the other boots for the same pair but in midnight-blue suede. Mmm… suede.

Images courtesy of Coach, Browns Shoes, and Footnotes Online, where the Michael Kors Carney boots can in fact be purchased in all sorts of sizes.

Takashimaya in New York City: East Meets West

2009 November 8
by Jordana
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One of the most beautiful stores on 5th Avenue is Takashimaya. The building itself is a thing of beauty and when you walk through the doors, you are surrounded by exquisitely unique merchandise. Takashimaya is a mélange of Japanese aesthetic and New York fabulousness. It’s a perfect combination of east and west style. I make a stop in here every time I’m in New York City and I am instantly inspired. This past weekend I had fun checking in on the latest goodies. If you aren’t in Manhattan, you can still be inspired by their online boutique.

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Bark Cuff - handmade in NYC with recycled silver, $525

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Geometric bangle, $850

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Cashmere scarf, $225

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Cashmere travel set, $325

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Bottle cap umbrella, $100

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Pulley red dress, $850

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Rubber band watch, $25

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Manhattan briefcase, $295

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Sushi cuff links, $125

Photo of Takashimaya courtesy of Jordana.

Photos of merchandise courtesy of Takashimaya.

Fashion Finalists

2009 November 6

Top style awards for the week go to Gwyneth Paltrow in a stunning metallic trench by Alice + Olivia paired with Christian Louboutin booties, and Jennifer Lopez in Herve Leger with studded leather boots.

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Gwyneth Paltrow in Alice + Olivia and Christian Louboutin

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Jennifer Lopez in Herve Leger and studded leather boots

All images for this week’s Fashion Finalists and Fashion faux pas Friday posts courtesy of Fashionism.ca.

Fashion faux pas Friday: Diane Kruger

2009 November 6

Vote ‘em! Yay or Nay to Diane Kruger’s dress from Narciso Rodriguez’s spring 2010 collection?

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Yay or Nay: Diane Kruger in Narciso Rodriguez

Fashion faux pas Friday: Shannen Doherty

2009 November 6

Vote ‘em! Yay or Nay to this “I plucked the bird” dress on Shannen Doherty worn to the 13th annual Hollywood Awards gala?

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Yay or Nay: Shannen Doherty wears feathers

Fashion faux pas Friday: Brooke Shields

2009 November 6

Vote ‘em! Yay or Nay to Brooke Shields’ zig-zag glitzy number worn to a charity gala in New York City?

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Yay or Nay: Brooke Shields wears a bad bad "mall gown"