Wednesday 26 September 2012

Sock Bun ~ How to ~ Styleista

I have recently found a couple ways to create the perfect buns and I want to share with you :)
Both involve a sock - cut off the toe of the sock and roll it into a doughnut like so. You can use one sock or two for extra thick.




Ballerina Sock bun
This works best when hair is straighter.
 
1. Put your hair up in a ponytail at the crown or top of your head. Brush the ponytail to 
    create a smooth bun.

2. Pull your ponytail through the sock doughnut.

3. Place the sock doughnut at the end of your ponytail so that you can tuck the ends under
     the doughnut.

4. Roll your sock doughnut, with the ends of your hair tucked under it, towards the elastic. 
    With every roll, continue to keep tucking the hair under the doughnut until you reach your
    scalp. It may take a couple of tries to get the hang of it, keep trying if it doesn't work the
    first time, the results are worth it!

5. Tuck any loose or stray hairs under the sock doughnut, and, if you see the sock peeping
    through, just tuck your hair and spray accordingly. There you have it, your ballerina sock
    bun! 
 
 
 
 
Textured Sock bun

This works best when hair is curly or curled.
 
1. Put your hair up in a ponytail at the crown or top of your head. 
 
2. Pull your ponytail through the sock doughnut.

3. Place the sock doughnut at the base of your ponytail, closest to your head.
 
4. Spread your ponytail evenly around the sock
 
5. So that half of your hair is toward the top of the sock, pointing toward your forhead, and
    half is at the bottom, pointing toward your back.
 
6. Wrap the hair and twist it around the sock.
 
7. Secure the ends and any strays in place under the sock with bobby pins or my favorite
    Goody Spin Pins for extra security.
 
8. Spray the finished product with a light application of hair spray and voila, a textured sock
     bun!
 

 


 
Found a few other fun twists and touches you could add to this style that I though I would share :)
 
 
 
 
Happy Hair!
~xoB
 

Monday 24 September 2012

Breakfast Television Fall Fashion Friday ~ Coats

For last weeks Breakfast Television Fall Fashion Friday segment we featured coats and outerwear for men and women from the CORE. Check out the segment clip here and what I wore below. Also check out the details of the CORE's new personal styling and shopping program!
 
Get the look ~ Emerald green


 
Don't forget to watch Breakfast Television again this Friday for our final Fall Fashion Friday featuring handbags!

Friday 21 September 2012

Mens Fall Shoe Trends ~ Breakfast Television

 
Here are all the mens shoes that we featured on Breakfast Television last Friday and where in the CORE, Holt Renfrew/TD Square you can buy them. Check out the clip again here if you missed it. Make sure to watch BT again today when we are featuring outerwear from the CORE.
 


Salvador Ferragamo @ Harry Rosen ~ $745

Tod's @ Harry Rosen ~ $575

Edward Green @ Brooks Brothers

To Boot New York @ Holt Renfrew ~ $325
Ugg @ Browns ~ 185


 

Wednesday 19 September 2012

Fall Shoe Trends ~ Breakfast Television

Here are all the womens shoes that we featured on Breakfast Television last Friday and where in the CORE, Holt Renfrew/TD Square you can buy them. Check out the clip again here if you missed it. Make sure to watch BT again this Friday when we will be featuring outerwear from the CORE.


BCBG ~ $330

BCBG ~ $330

BCBG Generation ~ $121

Rosegold @ Holt Renfrew ~ $198

Prada @ Holt Renfrew ~ $790

Browns ~ $198


Aldo ~ $80


Happy Shoe Shopping!
~xoB

 

Monday 17 September 2012

Get The Look - Breakfast Television Fall Shoe Segment

I was on Breakfast Television again last Friday showcasing some of Fall hottest shoes trends for men and women. Check out the clip here. See how to get my look below.
 
 
Get The Look - leather and lace


 
 

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Peplum. Polka dots. Burgundy. ~ Fall Fashion

Hopefully you all saw the Fall fashion segment on Breakfast Television last Friday. My out fit details from the show are below...




shirt: Forever21 | pants: H & M | boots: Luxury Rebel from Holt Renfrew | jewelry: David Yurman, Tacori | hari and make-up: Artists Within


BT - Polka dot, peplum, burgundy



Stay tuned to Breakfast Television this Friday again when we'll  be featuring Fall shoe trends!


Monday 10 September 2012

Breakfast Television ~ Fall Fashion Trends

It was great to be back on Breakfast Television showcasing some fall fashion trends; burgundy, cobalt blue, hunter green, plaid, velvet, lace, peplum. Check out the models and their outfits below.
Akhif in Harry Rosen, Lorelei in Aritzia, and Stephanie in GUESS by Marciano and Holt Renfrew

Velvet jacket and cobalt blue silk tank from Aritzia

Black coated Rag & Bone jeans and cobalt blue leather clutch from Aritzia

Lace lazer cut shoes from Madonna's Truth or Dare line at Little Burgundy at the CORE

Boss plaid dress shirt with a burgundy Zenga tie

Blue Zenga cardigan and grey Boss Pants from Harry Rosen at the CORE

Z Zenga sports jacket in a burgundy and hunter green paid

Boss brown leather shoes


Burgundy Wilfred jacket and black peplum skirt from GUESS by Marciano

Suede burgundy Balenciaga bag from Holt Renfrew and black ceramic Birks watch

Black leather Rosegold shoes with bow from Holt Renfrew
Watch for us again on Breakfast Television this Friday Sept 14th for shoes for Fall!
Happy Fall Shopping!
~xoB

Friday 7 September 2012

Styled Zahra Al-harazi for Dolce Vita Magazine

I had the privilege of styling Zahra Al-harazi of Foundry Communications for Dolce Vita Magazine this summer. We shot in her beautiful home which will be featured in Avenue Magazine later this Fall with talented photographer Fritz Tolentino of Fritzology Inc. Check out the article in Dolce Vita magazine featuring Zahra, who made the Women's Executive Network's (WXN) list of top 100 most powerful women in Canada, and was named Chatelaine Magazines's 2011 top female entrepreneur. Below are some of the images that were captured.