REALLY literal - vancouver fashion & travel blog by Christina Chan: February 2012

Wednesday 22 February 2012

marni x h&m

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photo via FGR

Some of the pieces that I'm excited for in the upcoming Marni x H&M collection. Cute ruffled bottom swimsuits, large paillette collars, plus that sick metallic paisley print double whammy outfit. There's also a stripey pastel pyjama set that would be perfect for interpreting that whole Sofia-Coppola-lounging-at-her-dad's-Turtle-Inn vibe. Feel vibe here while waiting for the collection to come out on March 8th.
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Tuesday 21 February 2012

under the sea

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photo via matchesfashion

HOLLY FULTON AVALON PRINT DRESS
Anything with seahorses and jellyfish really.
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Tuesday 14 February 2012

valentine

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photos by me

Celebrating this Valentine's day with new lacy next-to-nothings adorned with oversized bows and other pretty-little-things in sparkling lush velvet. Apart from being lovestruck all day, I will be packing for LA and have recently purchased Bumble & bumble's Texture (Un)dressing Creme and Fresh Sugar's Plum Lip Tint to accompany me. Friends in the form of beauty products are nice.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Thursday 9 February 2012

lacquer

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photo by me

Fingernails painted a siren red in Nars' Dovima to get in the spirit of V day!
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Monday 6 February 2012

pink

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born-to-die illustration by abi heyneke
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photos via FGR, oraclefox, google, NAP

1. Charlotte Free in Wildfox Summer Lookbook
2. Moet Hennesy Moet & Chandon Valentine Champagne
3. Lana Del Rey in British Vogue March 2012
4. Charlotte Free in Wildfox Summer Lookbook
5. Born To Die Illustration by Abi Heyneke
6. Busty, beautiful Nancy Sinatra
7. Zimmerman Dreamer Bandeau Bikini
8. 80's MJ Valentine cards
9. Jourdan Dunn by Damon Baker
10/11. Planet Blue Lookbook
12. Charlotte Free in Edun SS 2012 fashion film by Ryan McGinley
one week to go. don't you love love?
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fishtail

aminaka wilmont printed chiffon skirt via nap 1
photo via NAP

AMINAKA WILMONT FISHTAIL SKIRT
Swoosh.
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Friday 3 February 2012

EY23

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photos by Melanie, Eunice, and I
[ Elizabeth and James Scarlet Dress, Topshop necklace, House of Harlow earrings ]

Celebrated Eunice's birthday at HouseXGuest (located in Gastown) last week with cotton candy red velvet cupcakes, lobster and waffles, numerous Samurai shots, laughter, and beautiful people. My dress of choice makes me feel like a character from Star Trek. Uhura specifically. With the turtle neck and vertical pleats at the shoulder. Although I like the fact that I can wear it backwards with the risky slit in the front rather than the back. My gift! To my kind friend came in a big fuchsia box from Holts. A Kate Spade clutch drenched in gold glitter and an adorable card from Papyrus. I like Papyrus for cards. They always have such good presentation.
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