Style Profile: Rachel F

21
Feb
2012

Who? Rachel F

Where? Her studio on St-Catherine East.

Your style in three words:

Comfortable, Grunge, eclectic

Who is your style icon?

Charlotte Gainsbourg. She is so beautiful!

What piece in your wardrobe do you cherish the most?

This pink top with flower embroidery that I picked up when I was traveling in Oaxaca Mexico.

If you weren’t an Accessories designer, what would like to be?

Industrial designer

What inspired your spring/summer collection?

Mexico. I was inspired by the textiles and amazing ceramics! And of course the nature and culture of the country is absolutely amazing.

Tell me about your creative process!

The creative process never stops for me! I’m always thinking of my designs. When I’m inspired I draw, and take notes, so when it comes down to actually designing, the process goes fast!

How does Montreal influence your designs?

I’m inspired by the people I see everyday on street and their needs. My designs have style but they are also very functional. For example, I use fur and leather for my purses because they are durable fabrics that can hold up in winter! I want my pieces to last for a long time!

Finally what is your first Fashion Memory?

I remember I was young, my friends and I would make fashion magazines!

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Dress of the Week

20
Feb
2012

This beautiful Yumi dress is available in our Boutique Onze stores.

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Outfit Of The Day

17
Feb
2012

You can find the Serena Used Hippy on our online store

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Jamila in Mavi’s Serena

14
Feb
2012

Quel Mavi es-tu?

Mon jeans préférée de Mavi est Serena; un coup assez skinny que se porte bien avec tout.

Comment décrirais-tu la coupe?

Serena est un coup étroit avec une taille basse.

Pourquoi est-ce ton style préféré?

J’aime être comfortable et pour un jeans étroit Serena est très comfortable. Aussi, c’est un coup qui va simplement avec tout et peut être porté pour beaucoup d’occasions.

Comment le portes-tu?

Je le  porte avec présque tout; avec un t-shirt style ‘Kate Moss’, une veste noir et des talons.

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Éléonore in Mavi’s Alexa

10
Feb
2012

Which Mavi are you?

My favorite Mavi style is the Alexa

What is the fit like?

Super skinny, Mid-rise

Why is this style your favorite?

With my long legs I have trouble finding jeans that fit well, but the Alexa with the 34’’ inseam is perfect for me! The cut is really flattering and they’re not only stylish, they also offer great support and comfort! I also find that a mid-rise does wonders for the behind ;)

How do you style it?

I wear them with everything! Crop tops, plain t-shirts, even under tunics! The darker ones also work well as dressier pants, so I don’t hesitate to match them with a glittery top when it’s time to go out!

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Loulou in ‘Many Buildings’ Yumi Dress

09
Feb
2012

We love this Yumi Dress. Very comfortable to wear and has a very original print

On adore cette robe de Yumi. Tres comfortable et original.

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Outfit of The Day ‘Odette’

08
Feb
2012

Les filles d’Onze ont choisient cette robe comme un ‘look’ de la journée. Elle peut être portée pour une soirée festives, comme indiqué sur la photo. Mais, cette robe est tellement pratique qu’on peut la porter avec un vest et elle sera parfaite même pour une journée plein de rendez-vous professionels.

Vous pouvez voir plus d’info sur notre site web.

Our pick of the day is this beautiful ‘Odette’. This dress can be worn for a night out, as described on a photo. However, do not forget that this dress is so practical that with a simple addition of a blazer it can be worn for a business meeting as well.

More information on our website.

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Style Profile: Fashionista 514

03
Feb
2012

Who?

Robyn, the blogger behind Fashionista 514 ( check out her blog www.fashionista514.com)

Where? Boutique Onze on St-Catherine

Robyn Describe your style in three words

Classic, punchy, and practical

Do you have any style icons?

My grandmother, who looked remarkably like Katherine Hepburn. She was a strong independent woman who ran the family industrial textile business. She was the type of woman who would go hunting on the weekends with my grandfather up at the lake, and shop at Holts while stopping for tea in the garden at the Ritz on her days off. She was a slender and tall woman with ashy brown hair that she would curl. She had these had incredibly intimidating and icy blue eyes like a Husky. She was a real natural beauty who never really wore much makeup.  Her style was utilitarian and unisex, but she also knew how to be very glamorous with leather gloves, neck scarves and oversized YSL glasses from the 70′s.

Is there one piece of clothing in your wardrobe that you can’t live without?

I have quite a few pieces! It’s hard for me to just name one. I have an emotional attachment to most of my clothes!  A lot of the items in my wardrobe were either things that I picked up while I was traveling, that people gave me to, or that I simply associate to my personal timeline!

What is your first fashion memory?

I remember when I was 6 years old being obsessed with these moccasin slippers my aunt gave me that had fur trim and beads. They were supposed to be for special occasions but I wore them everyday!

What is your favorite thing about being a full time fashion blogger?

The writing for sure!!

What do you love most about Montreal?

I love that even though Montreal is a large city, it still feels like a small community!  I can walk down the street and see five people I know!  It has a certain laidback, friendly atmosphere that I find comfortable.

Where do you like to Shop?

FarFetch.com( it’s a platform for boutiques from around the word to sell their lines, sometimes lines that are very exclusive and hard to get or vintage)

Saks Fith Avenue,

Bergdorf Goodman

Holt Renfrew

Toyko 7( This is an AMAZING vintage store in New York where you can find really great pieces. Last time I was there I bought a pair of brand new Chanel heels for 200$)

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Éléonore in new YUMI!

02
Feb
2012

Our wonderful manager Éléonore, models one of my fav new dresses by Yumi! LOVING IT!

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Shopping with Fashionista 514

31
Jan
2012

Today I met up with Robyn Chalmers blogger behind fashionista 514 at Boutique Onze on St-Catherine to help her buy a new pair of  Mavi Jeans!

Here are some of my favorite styles she tried on!

Style: Amber ( flared low-rise)

Style: Bella ( low rise boot cut)

Style: Lindy (low-rise skinny)

These are the ones she ended up buying!! I love the wash and fit! They will be great for the spring!

Shop Online at http://boutiqueonze.ca/en/apparel/jeans-1.html

Check out Fashionista 514 at  http://fashionista514.com/

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