Evolution Revolution: Stylist LisaG

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Monday, November 13, 2017

Deck The Halls

The Season Of Giving: Pink Fringe Dress & 55,000 Dress Collection Pink Gown

Time to deck the halls for the upcoming holiday season. I am Canadian so my Thanksgiving was celebrated in October however the American thanksgiving is observed next week. My current geographical location will not hold me back from dragging our my decorations and giving the tree a trim now. I had the pleasure of Visiting the Cambria Nursery Gift Shop yesterday to shoot some holiday images for Evolution Vintage.

We visit the Cambria Christmas Market every year to check out the amazing vendors, have a cup of hot chocolate, become inspired by the lights and sounds of the season and of course to shop and acquire a new ornament /decoration (or two) for the year. Check out my experience last year HERE

Every year the holiday set up's and decor is different but equally inspiring. The Christmas Market opens Nov 24-Dec 23. The gift shop however is open daily with gorgeous decor for every taste. Everything pictured as props or in the background is available for sale directly in the gift shop.

Vintage Givenchy Velvet and Pearl Dress ($600)

Vintage 1960's Baby Blue Cocktail Dress with Metallic Gold Flower Print ($85)

Vintage Christian Dior Men's Tuxedo Shirt (Available via Evolution Vintage)

Plaid Cashmere Scarves, made in Germany available at the Gift Shop ($24.99)

Vintage YSL Black Silk Skirt ($250)

Vintage Red and Gold Holiday Gown ($50)

Gorgeous MGM era gown ($1,000) Read the story of this dress HERE

Who's ready to deck the halls?

Friday, March 17, 2017

Irish Inspo

The Holiday Season has come and gone but I wasn't ready to let my tree go. This year we were away for Christmas so I didn't get to enjoy my chic new white tree for very long. I decided my Christmas decor of Magenta and Silver should stay through January and then was inspired to decorate the tree with LOVE for Valentine's Day which remained up through Feb!

March knocked at the door and it was time for some Irish decor. My maternal relatives are all McGee's, real Irishmen and women from the town of Antrim, Ireland (my great, great, great maternal grandfather) but my Great, Great Grandparents were married and buried in Kilcooley, Ireland. So my roots give reason to this tree and it's decor. A little Irish inspo:

Tree topper was created from green gift ribbon ($2, shamrock decoration ($1) and festive headband complete with Irish flags ($2.99). Total topper: $6

The decor was inexpensive with the exception of the priceless Leprechaun created by my husbands grandmother in the 1970's

I used Green and gold garlands with shamrocks from the dollar store ($4), I purchased paper desert plates to fill the gaps inside the tree ($3) and used a plastic witched prop 8" cauldron to double as my pot of gold complete with plastic gold coins ($6.50). The cauldron can be re-used again at Halloween ($8) I purchased the ceramic Irish symbol Trinity Knot ornament separate online for $5.

the white faux flowers with silver glitter trim and gold coins also came from the dollar store. I scattered these throughout the tree along with green ones ($5).

The tree has been the focal point of our living room and a great themed conversation throughout the month. Total decor cost: $37.50

Cheers to celebrating around your themed tree all year long. Next up Spring/Easter!

Friday, March 10, 2017

Fashion Friday: Amal Clooney

I love fashion, street style, celebrity style, basically every woman on the planet's style. I am always fascinated with peoples fashion choices and how they style those choices and wear them in their daily lives.

I have a hand full of style inspirations but for some reason Amal (Alamuddin) Clooney snuck under my stylist radar. She is much more than a pretty face and the wife of actor George Clooney. She is an accomplished attorney (Barrister) specializing in international law and human rights. She didn't pack up her briefcase after getting married either, she is still actively practicing and working.

She is also the president of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which she co-founded with her husband George Clooney in late 2016 to advance justice in courtrooms, communities, and classrooms around the world (wiki). I also just realized that we are around the same age, her birthday is 3 days after mine, just a year ahead which makes her an Aquarius and an instant style sister.

I love that she does not use a stylist and chooses her own looks and pieces. Many pieces that are VINTAGE, frequenting her favorite shop in London William Vintage. She has many contemporary looks that are fantastic as well but I love her Vintage pieces, re-styled in a current way.

Vintage 1960's Dress/Jacket Set (No Label)

1960's White Fringe Dress (No Label)

1964 Balenciaga

Vintage CHANEL circa 1963

Vintage Christian Dior

Courreges c. 1960

Vintage LANVIN

Madame Gres c. 1945

Vintage Ossie Clarke - 1970's

Vintage YSL

Finally a public figure who mixes fashions past and present in a really chic way. I have so many pieces at Evolution Vintage I would pull for her, see below for some of my favorites.

My picks from Evolution Vintage for Amal:

Vintage Oscar de la Renta

Vintage Bill Blass

Vintage Lilli Diamond

Mister Robert Coat Dress

Vintage Sequin Animal Print

Vintage 60's Top and YSL Skirt

Friday, November 6, 2015

Down The Rabbit Hole With Marc Jacobs

I adore the story and concept of Alice in Wonderland. I adore it so much that I used it as the inspiration for my family portrait in 2013.

Image by: Tamara Wickstrom

Concept/Styling: LisaG

MAU: Hanna Fisher

I was pleased to discover that designer Marc Jacobs has designed a collection of Alice inspired goodies in collaboration with Disney.

Some of my FAV pieces:

I adore the enchanted garden motif (there is also a tote and back pack - the scarf in the same print is SOLD OUT) and this door knob iphone case ($88)

Sadly for me both the sweat shirt and the hinged cuff are SOLD OUT! The double "This Way" Ring not pictured here there is 2 left! You can still get your hands on the flower lap top case ($128) HURRY though it seems like everyone is taking the plunge down the rabbit hole.

Coin Purse $88

In other Alice news watch the trailer for the new Alice Through The Looking Glass film.

You will have plenty of time to prepare, the film will open on Memorial Day 2016!

Image: Tamara Wickstrom / MAU: Hanna Fisher / Wardrobe/Concept: LisaG

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Real Surreal: Prints

Mary Katrantzou - Designer

I adore prints. The more wild and unique the better for me. I have this 1970's jumpsuit in my eBoutique with this very real surreal print. I love the mix of realistic images/photographs with surreal imagery, animated or other prints. It creates the perfect synergy between reality and imagination.