This is a long overdue post..
Last February, (yeap, I said February) Sarah Hanafi and I
went to the Montreal Fashion Week. Such a fun experience! After weeks of hard
work in school, it was fun to let our hair/hijab down for one night. Teehee. I
didn’t even know that Montreal holds a Fashion Week every year! So Sarah and I
decided to make this event our “bonding time” every year. Oh boy oh boy! If you
have never met Sarah, you should.
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Boy don’t I love clothes, shoes and bags! When I was
younger, I wanted to be a supermodel. I know. I know. Say what?! I would do
catwalks in the living room, playing with my mom’s scarves, shoes and make ups.
I LOVE IT ALL. As you can see, the plan didn’t work out for me. I stopped
growing taller at the age of 15?16? In the runway world, I’m short. Remember the
ANTM where they bring in “short” models? They’re my height. But even if I’m
taller and skinnier (and prettier?), I don’t think I would be a supermodel.
Parading my body for the world to see, doesn’t scream the word modesty! Oh
well..Last time I moved from my apartment, I have one whole box of bags and a
big gigantic black plastic bag just for my shoes! Don’t blame me, blame the genes!
It’s in the blood I’m sure. My father loves bags and shoes too. Really. I think
he has more shoes than my mom.
To be honest I’m not too familiar with the whole Canadian
fashion scenes. Sarah on the other hand had been religiously watching Fashion
Television since she was young! I was clueless. Absolutely clueless. I don’t
know which show to go to as I don’t know the designers’ styles. In my opinion,
to enjoy the runway show, it is important to understand the designers’ styles
and motives, to really enjoy the runway show. Then only you could relate with
the designs that were being displayed. Anyways, I let Sarah choose which show
to go to. Easy.
We ended up going to Martin Lim’s event. Fun fun fun! Check out their designs at their website : Martin Lim
Their designs were simple and sophisticated. A lot of
dresses I tell ya. To be honest, I really think that some of their designs have
some Salwar Kamez influences. With the knee length dresses and skinny pants to
go with it. I’m just saying. Are they wearable? Definitely. Anyways, my
favorite would be their white dress ( no surpise!). I have an obsession with
flowy dresses! OBSESSION!
They played with color blocks in most of their pieces to
create a sense of boldness. It worked! Pairing black statement lines with
delicate fabrics was a great idea. It controls the flowy-ness of the garments.
Their makeup and hair do was very minimal. Red lips and high
bun hairdo, in my opinion, compliments their designs.
(Why is there no
pictures of the runway and designs? Refer to number 3 below.Pictures were
blurry.)
So what did I learn
from that event?
1) Plan your outfit/ gadgets daysss ahead.(especially when
you have exam the week before or ehem, the DAY before the event).I was studying
Behavioral Neuroscience AND ransacking my closet to fine something nice to wear.
Not fun!
2) Do a research on the designers!
3) Learn how to use a DSLR. Jakun trang tang!
So me, being unprepared for the event and pretty much
penny-less from the move, I had to find something in my closet. I settled for
an all-white outfit. I paired my white chiffon skirt with a white blazer. I
don’t want to look like a walking ghost in the middle of Old Port, so I out on
some black chunky bracelets that matches my black clutch. Since I don’t know
anyone with my shoe size who owns a pair of killer black boots, I settled on my
own dark brown ones. When I say killer, I don’t really mean killer heels. If
that’s the case, I’d be falling flat on my face every 6 feet or so and my white
outfit..won’t be white anymore.
Sarah and I dolled up and RUSHED to Marche Bonsecours. It
was crazy. She had a tutorial until 6 (if I’m not mistaken). It was funny to
have people looking at you for being overly dressed for a metro ride. They knew
for sure that we weren’t on a date because if we were..ehem..we’d be taking
cabs instead?The whole event was madness!People were lining up,everyone was checking
everyone out. It was ridiculous. People from the press, magazines, and fashion
bloggers were all there. It’s like watching Devil wears Prada, LIVE! Great, great
experience! I can finally cross a “watching a runway show” off my list. Been
there, done that. Do it again? Oh oui,oui!sil vous plait?
What shall I wear next time?
Oh. Just looked at the trends for next fall. Three words
baby, Love,Love,Love!
Wasalam!
Till then, Salut,
Love,
Anggerik
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