One thing about Live Chic and livechic.ca…we love to support local. We found the Skinny Sweats brand at one of the buying shows. This week we are featuring her tees with a special price…see what it’s all about.
Skinny Sweats is a local line of loungewear founded by Adrienne Butikofer in May 2012. Over the years, her Toronto based sweats biz has grown to include pants, t-shirts and sweatshirts with the help of manufacturer Chook Bodywear in Markham and a local sewing contractor in Scarborough, Ontario.
Butikofer takes pride in the work she does with these manufacturers, overseeing every step of the process and makes all of her own patterns and samples. For made to order pieces sold on her online store, Butikofer hand sews them for her customers. Canadian made!
Since graduating from the Fashion Design Program at Fanshawe College in 2003, Adrienne has gained valuable experience working with manufacturers and ensuring her vision and joy translates into her products.
Have a look for yourself! skinnysweats.com
Teegan
Live Chic, has become a favourite fashion store at Fanshawe College. It is a wonderful source for many reasonably priced fashionable items. You can find all sorts of items for your everyday fashion routine. Here are just a few fashionable ideas…
Lip Shit is seriously the best lip moisturizer! It makes your lips so soft and it’s very good for cold dry days and those chapped lips. The coconut and basil scent is lovely! It moisturizes and protects with beeswax and vitamin E.
Nail polish is a powerful styling opportunity because it can make an outfit extraordinary. Morgan Taylor has come out with new, trendy, and exclusive Nail Lacquer infused with rare and precious elements.
A throwback to every girl’s favourite 80’s accessory! Whatever your style, get your hair looking gorgeous with our comfortable Scrunchies. These are the best. Perfect for sleeping in, putting up wet hair, and gentle on the hair.
Super soft long Leggings keep you in style from parties to the street. Instantly add a stylish touch to any outfit while keeping your legs so nice and warm…it’s been so cold this spring here in London!
Live Chic can be found beside the Info booth at Fanshawe College…or visit us online at our brand new store online livechic.ca!
Fetticha
Brighten up your trendy outfit with these beautiful nail colours. This effortless summer outfit which includes a white lacey bustier paired with high-waist sunflower print shorts and light knit cardigan, a perfect neutral combination for any fashionable girl on the beach with her friends.
Pick up the “Hello Pretty” collection to change up your looks from soft pastels to vibrant colours. This collection was inspired by the Japanese culture on the streets of Tokyo. All colours are available in 2 different formulas- Morgan Taylor and Gelish. You’ll never be out of style this summer with these fun pops of colour on your nails.
Choose one of these bold colours to liven up any neutral summer pieces and you are ready to take selfies featuring your nails! Add dainty bracelets and rings to give your outfit more personal expression and will bring more focus to you nails! Come in to Live Chic and get your favourite colours!
Vira
Hi everyone! Spring is fast approaching and we need to get style ready. Here are a few must-haves for this spring:
1-Fur vest-Glam up any outfit, pair it with dressy or casual outfit to show off your great fashion sense. Purchase at Guess, Aritzia, Bluenotes.
2-Blanket scarf-Perfect way to keep warm on the cool days of spring. These scarves come in multiple patterns and colours. Purchase at Dynamite, Garage, Urban Outfitters or Live Chic.
3-T-shirt dress-Simple way to look chic. Pair it with knee-high socks and boots for an effortless look. Purchase at Walmart, Aritzia, Garage.
4-Rubber booties-with a 1′-3′ heel you’ll be able to walk the day in these comfy rain booties. Walking through the melting snow is no fun when your feet are getting soaked! Be prepared and keep your toes dry with rubber booties. Purchase from Nine West, Polyvore, Aldo. http://www.polyvore.com/jeffrey_campbell_rubber_chelsea_boot/thing?id=97852094
5-Black high waist pants-Must have for job interviews, formal events, and casual too. Comfy, soft, and quality fabric is what to look for when buying a pair. Purchase from Garage, Forever 21, Dynamite. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/180918110004799531/
Happy Spring! Enjoy the new style trends!
Taylor
Let be honest, going to the gym isn’t exactly recognized as a social gathering; most women, have the habit of throwing on an old pair of leggings and a tired old sweatshirt when burning up a sweat. However, having the right gym essentials is a motivating factor and influencer when running on that treadmill.
A supportive sports bra is key – purchasing a well-fitted bra can make all the difference in the world when acquiring in other gym supplies. Our personal favorite is the Victoria Secret’s Sport Collection. They provide a high quality collection and offer 3 support levels of bras which come in a complete range of sizes. A more fitted and slimming style for gym tops is popular now. It is important to look for fabrics with performance enhancing materials, as it prevents sweat and assists in keeping a cool workout.
Choosing the right bottoms will vary based upon the type of exercise you will be active in. Such pants can range from straight leggings to yoga stretch pants. We suggest purchasing a pair of high quality leggings that will last a few years. Such brands we advise include; Nike, Lulu Lemon, Victoria Secret, Adidas and Puma.
Purchasing footwear for the gym is essential. It is important to purchase running shoes that provide good support. New Balance has always kept their customers’ needs as their core value. We strongly suggest purchasing these shoes, as they are chic, sleek and practical for daily gym use.
Ladies, its time to replenish your workout wear and learn how to burn those calories in style!
Nicola
We all love scarves! Most of us have many in our wardrobe. We have them in different styles and colours.
We use them all year round. But how many of us know more than two ways to wear them? Let’s add to that number by learning a few more ways to tie a scarf…
The scarf that we will use today is a large square scarf shape.
Elizabeth
It’s not always easy keeping up with the fashion trends, especially when they change EVERY season but fear not, we have a few fashion suggestions to guide you through the top 3 trends of Spring 2016 and how you can transform these looks to stay current.
#1 Forget the minimalism and let your inner artist out. This season is all about pairing unexpected prints and colours together to create a bright and vibrant look. That being said, you can’t just throw two crazy pieces together and think that it will work.
Minimalism has been in for a few seasons now, so start off with an unexpected colour block. Are you brave enough to wear ‘Buttercup’ and ‘Peach Echo’ together? Or if you’re feeling really brave try pairing different geometric shapes together. Try this…if your shirt has polka dots on it, try a bottom with more rounded shapes in the print.
#2 Shimmer… probably one of the trickiest trends to tackle this year. How do you wear it without looking tacky? Go for shimmers that have a more neutral colour and pair it with something colourful. DO NOT put shimmer on shimmer! Oh yeah, and sparkle and sequins is not in the same category as shimmer, so avoid at all costs.
#3 Victorian is a trend in almost every designer’s collection showing high necklines, ruffled sleeves and regal touches mixed with a modern flare. We should expect to see this styling in many collections this spring. The key to pulling of this look is putting the modern touch on the outfit. Wear a higher neckline and show a little more leg or wear a pair of super skinnies and heels. Traditional Victorian style…modernized.
New spring trends are arriving every week at Live Chic…check out our Live Chic Facebook page.
Hilary
Scarves might just be the favourite accessory of the winter season. If I had to shop for just one thing for the rest of my life it might be scarves. And…scarves aren’t just for the colder weather.
Scarves are amazing and can take any outfit up a notch. They are one of the most versatile accessories in the shops, whether I’m wearing a thick knit one in the winter or a light one on a warmer spring day.
But how to tie a scarf?
We asked the Fashion Merchandising students at Live Chic what their favorite methods are and came up with 4 different scarf tying ideas. Some are classics and some will be your new favorite thing.
Teila shows us how…
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