my look

I promise I won't do this very often - as I lack a camera and someone to take my photo! Here is a look into what I wear...

(t)urban fashion

Vena Cava - Spring RTW 2011

Vena Cava RTW Spring 2011

I never, ever thought the turban trend would last one season. I certainly didn't foresee it passing through summer.  However, while going through some Spring/Summer '11 runway shows from New York Fashion Week that just wrapped up, I noticed the turban trend shine through once again. I think I will take this as my cue to embrace, and possibly rock, it. Vena Cava and Jason Wu did a classic turban, but I see Vena Cava's version as being more street appropriate. The designers at Vena Cava also used multiple colours, which is definitely spring appropriate. 

Jason Wu RTW Spring 2011

My personal favourites were found at the Giorgio Armani RTW show - they were so intricately designed and just absolutely stunning.

Vena Cava RTW Spring 2011

Vena Cava RTW Spring 2011

My personal favourites were found at the Giorgio Armani RTW show - they were so intricately designed and just absolutely stunning.




All Photos are from Vogue Collections

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look book love(s)

I just want to say that this was supposed to be a daily thing, but alas, my university life has taken over and made that near impossible. I've decided I'm just going to update the thing I love from look book:

Whenever I feel!

If I spot something absolutely amazing (generally while in class!)

Today, I'm highlighting military boots. I recently bought a pair after toying with the idea for a little while. My boyfriend wanted me to buy them, I didn't think I was "tough" enough to pull the look off - the point here is, I bought them. While perusing look book over the last couple of days, I have found some ways to wear them in both a feminine way and with a bad ass attitude.

Badass. I love it. 

I really am in love with the above look because of the bright yellow in contrast with all the black material. The colour brightens up the outfit, and thus, makes it more inviting and aesthetically pleasing

So cute!

I'll keep this simple - the contrast with the ruffles and soft sweater with the tough, Doc Marten-esque boots does not over power this girl, and I assume she's quite short. This is KEY for wearing these boots, if you're short. Don't let the boot take over, unless that's what you want!

Until another day,
Justine

winter necessity

Scarf by Oak - oaknyc.com

Although the freezing cold of winter is still a couple of (short) months away, I've already been pulling out scarves, hats and sweaters. It's absolutely horrible, considering how wonderful and warm the weather was not even three weeks ago. However, as much as I do detest winter and the cold, I am excited to bring out my cowl scarf. Cowl scarves are a great scarf because they never come undone - so no more chasing after the end of your scarf on a windy afternoon!

I like neutral colours, such as grey and black, for winter, as they obviously go with any jacket/shoe/sweater combo.

coco chanel

What a wonderful woman!

Coco Chanel is definitely one of those ladies who inspire me to stay classy, as Chanel was the definition of class. As a young adult, she was a modern-day, upper class prostitute - and had affairs with two very wealthy men who lavished her with diamonds and clothes. Chanel started designing hats and soon became a licensed-hat maker. In 1913, she opened her first boutique in Deauville, and made luxury attire for sport and for leisure. By 1919, Chanel was a couture designer and well on her way to creating the iconic brand still around today. Chanel No5 is still the most popular perfume being sold in the world!

Chanel's legend did not end when she passed away in 1971 at the age of 87. Since then, there have been a few TV movies, feature films and novels about her life.


"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
- Coco Chanel

first aid kit

listen and love.

First Aid Kit - Swedish sisters

First Aid Kit is two sisters from Sweden who have created a smooth, folksy album. I love it.

It's perfect study/reading/chill music, and I will definitely be listening to them on rotation with Bob Dylan's folkier music - they definitely compliment him.

Although their album was released almost a year ago in January 2010, I just stumbled upon it a couple of days ago - whoops!

My personal fave track : Hard Believer.

daily lookbook love

I love LookBook, as I'm sure anyone who reads this will learn in the next while. The creativity some of these people have, coupled with it (usually) being regular people makes the clothing exciting.

So, this girl is obviously absolutely gorgeous...

I love  this because it encompasses so much of what's in style without going overboard:

• Camel - Is going to be/already is huge this fall. Karen Walker's fall line, below, shows the right way to wear it if you're not sure. 

•  Statement jewellery - She does it so well in the above picture. A snake bracelet? So cool! It gets me really stoked!

• Finally, we have the summer staple - the 'crop top' - This summer, I saw so many girls wearing these [myself included!] as they were the easiest summer shirt to rock. However, Be aware that it is now fall, and probably not a great idea to walk around without half a shirt.

number one

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I've decided to blog for real this time. Seeing as how I'm in journalism, and should be writing, this seems like the perfect outlet to stop focusing on school and just distract myself with the things I truly love.
I also need a change, a fresh start of sorts. Ive tried blogging before, but never really got the hang of it. But, if I decided to use any of my old blogs, I would be constantly reminded of failed attempts. So thus, 'fashgasm' was born.
This is an outlet for any fashion, music, multimedia things I find entertaining or eyecatching (or, I suppose this is for anything I find worth my attention).
I'm really excited with how things are going, and I think this will be a nice distraction from REAL life - which we all need at one point or other.

Anyways, for the obligatory about me:
I'm a third year journalism student in Ottawa, Ontario at the best university in the country for the program. I obsess over fashion, drool over neat beats and generally try to have a great time. Dance parties (solo or with a group), September issues and friends bring me lots of amusement with everyday life, and I like that about my life.

I'm a social media fiend, which I must keep up if I ever hope to find a job in my field. Twitter, FaceBook, LookBook, digg - all those exciting things I know how to use. My links are on the side if you want to follow!