The Patent Spot: July 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

ACCESSORY REPORT FOR FALL 09

OVER THE TOP BANGLES

BELTS

STUDS

RED

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Jeremy Scott for ADIDAS

This is his second collabration with Adidas, the collections comes out in the Fall.

Henrietta

H&M'S DIVIDED COLLECTION

The collection hits stores in September, can't wait.

Henrietta

Chris Brown Apology - SPOOF (LMAO)

- I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING

www.thosegirlsarewild.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZwQ7mQbdcw

Shout out to Shannon, she had the link on her blog - www.thosegirlsarewild.com

Thursday, July 23, 2009

PAY HOMAGE TO THE ORIGINAL TRENDSETTER- KELIS

Everyone is convinced that CASSIE started this shaven head phenomenon, when that is truly not the case.

MISS BOSSY HERSELF, BEEN DONE everything these people are trying to claim and in my opinion she's done it the best.

KELIS

If you go alllll the way back to Kelis's- BOSSY video she STARTED the infamous razored bob or shall we say the, "RIHANNA" do and shortly after that she jump started this SHAVED HEAD DO.

So people please recognize the original TRENDSETTER and also point out the many followers.

*BIANCA*

soooooo F.A.B.

Shoe designer: RAPHAEL YOUNG

DUDE MAKES SOME OF THE SEXIEST SHOES, I'VE EVER SEEN

BREAKING NEWS...... SOLANGE SHAVES HER HEAD

WHY? This is getting out of control now

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

PEOPLE IN FASHION YOU SHOULD KNOW ........ TERRY RICHARDSON

Name: TERRY RICHARDSON

Position: fashion photography, celebrity and prolific artist

Known for:his daring, provocative vision of fashion and fetishism

Fun Facts *Born in New York, he was brought up in Hollywood, and as a teenager in a punk group he discovered his love of photography

*Terry grew up with photography, as the son of fashion photographer Bob Richardson. But it was his mother who decided to help her son to become Tony Kent's photography assistant

*His ability to open up his subjects and bring out controversial, undiscovered aspects of their character has allowed Terry to create a unique style which is emulated and admired.

*He's worked for brands like Gucci, Chloe, Miu Miu, Lacoste, Sisley, Supreme, Hugo Boss, Costume National, Hysteric Glamour.... He's done portraits of celebs like Leonardo di Caprio, Tom Ford, Kanye West, Karl Lagerfeld, Barack Obama... And he's done cover pages and controversial editorials for Vogue, GQ, Harper´s Bazaar and Penthouse.

His Work

Henrietta

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Jimmy Choo for H&M!

Jimmy Choo is the latest designer to sign on to design a collection of affordable garb for H&M.

November 14th is when the collection hits stores

CAN'T WAIT

Monday, July 20, 2009

KiD CuDi feat. Kanye West & Common - Make Her Say

THE VIDEO IS OUT - LOVES IT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzZX04N-78

Henrietta

Destination: Turks and Caicos, a Hidden Gem

Turks and Caicos
By Ayesha Girgla

Located just southeast of Miami and 50 miles away from the Bahamas, you will find the gorgeous white sands and crystal blue waters of Turks and Caicos. The island has been known to be the vacation spot of many celebrities such as, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, and Bruce Willis. Why go to Turks and Caicos? The unspoiled beaches and warm waters are probably the biggest selling point. This is one of the few islands that, although most of its revenue comes from tourism, it manages to remain a quiet and peaceful place. It is the perfect island to come to if you are looking for a calm retreat to one of the many beautiful resorts that line the white beaches. What is there to do in Turks and Caicos? Turks and Caicos is home to one of the longest coral reefs in the world which makes this an ideal place for the undersea adventurer. Enjoy breath taking views above and below sea. Take part in the many water activities available to you such as snorkelling, parasailing, water skiing or even join in on a day cruise that takes you around the island on a small yacht with food and drinks free flowing all day. If you prefer to stay on land then many of the resorts offer great options such as, tennis courts, swimming pools, and life sized chess boards to name a few. If all you are looking for is relaxation then look no further than the amazing beaches that stretch out around the island lined with beach chairs and umbrellas.
Where do I stay in Turks and Caicos? Convinced? As Turks and Caicos is a small island resorts are the way to go. The benefit of the resort is that most are all-inclusive allowing you to enjoy every minute of your vacation without worrying what it is doing to your Visa balance. Some of the resorts worth looking into are:

The Beaches Resort

The Regent Palms Hotel

The Regent Grand

Royal West Indies Resort

The Alexandra Resort

Club Med Turkoise

CARIBANA DOS & DONTS

CARIBANA DOS & DONTS
By Shantae Campbell

Caribana weekend is one of most important style driven weekends of the summer in Toronto. People come from far and wide to get a taste of the culture, parade and parties. Every night of that week, there are over a dozen events happening in and around the city which means a girl gotta get her outfit game on point! If you had let yourself go all year you know, and I know you aren’t playing this week, which is great! This is the time to spend the money to make sure we are feeling super confident and sexy but sometimes where to start looking for that special freakum dress and extra fly daytime gear is so extremely hard! So here are some helpful tips to make your Caribana shopping trip successful and not a bust!

1. DO:
START EARLY
Starting early means options. You can keep your eye on a few pieces all while still looking around. Pick up a few magazines and figure out what look you are going for. Fashion can slightly change with a blink of an eye, so starting early gives your room for adjustments in size, colour, and style. With the time you have, you can even take a quick trip to PATENTS favourite city N.Y.C. with affordable fashion forward styles and the opening of the amazing Top Shop in Manhattan, you will have more than enough options in finding a few pieces that will have you Caribana ready.

DON’T:
BUY THE FIRST THING YOU SEE
By the time Caribana rolls around your outfits might be so played out that you don’t want to wear it anymore. It might even go on sale by that time, meaning you could have 1. Got it for less or 2. It’s going to be worn by every girl and their mom. Leaving you to spend more money on something else or wearing that outfit and feeling less than confident.

2. DO:
BE CREATIVE
Maybe that perfect dress isn’t exactly hanging on a hanger in your favourite store. Grab your scissors and invest in a glue gun. Your going to need sequins, spikes, chains, lace, frill, buttons and whatever else will bring your outfit to life. If you’re a “do-it-yourself” kind of girl, go for it! Jazz up something in your closet or something sexy and inexpensive from a consignment store or even Value Village. You’ll feel great rocking something home-grown and knowing no one else will be wearing it.

DON’T:
REPLAY AN OUTFIT
Ladies, we all may fall victim to replaying an outfit but Caribana weekend is not the time. It’s UNACCEPTABLE. This is the weekend to strut something fresh and new. Trust me, you will feel better knowing no one can say; “ Girl, you looked better in that outfit at Donna’s birthday party last year” Not cute!

3. DO:
BOUTIQUE SHOP
The best place to find an outfit that is stylish AND can promise individuality is definitely found in at least one of the numerous boutiques around the city. Most are one-of-a-kind shops which is great and sometimes you can even bargain with prices. Try Queen street all the way up to Bathurst. And the Yonge and Eglinton area to find a few impressive boutique spots.

DON’T:
SHOP OFF OF THE MALL SALE RACK
Sales are every girl’s fantasy regardless of her budget. But, that is exactly the problem. Every girl, just like you might be looking for something affordable and most often those items are found on the sale rack. Just like you came across that fierce dress for $49.99, so did Shawna, Keisha, Sandra, Ashley, Denise, and Janet’s mom. It sucks to be somewhere with someone wearing the same outfit as you. This usually happens when you shop in a high volume store. And to make it worse, the sale rack. I know it’s hard, but avoid the sale rack just for this time of year.
****Check DO #2 for sale rack creativity****

4. DO:
WEAR A SEXY FLAT (DAYTIME WEAR)
Right now, the options in sexy gladiator sandals or ballet flats are overwhelming. Styles in flat shoes are everywhere making it hard to choose. Find something as comfy as it is stylish. One thing we can all agree on is that Caribana weekend involves a lot of walking. A heel in the daytime is unimaginable. You can be just as fierce in a sexy flat so go that route. Regular 4 inch heels are a thing of the past anyway. It’s the 6 inch and up era. Are you really considering a sky-high heel for any daytime event? Please reconsider. Your feet will thank you.

DON’T:
OVER DRESS
Overdressing should be the least of a fashionista’s worries but for Caribana weekend, the rules are not quite the same. The events this weekend may involve Juvays, Soca fetes, and a parade to name a few. Which are known to get a little wild with powder, mud, water, and sweat that may or may not belong to you! A simple outfit that is cute but not a big loss if it doesn’t come back in one piece is warranted at these events. It would really suck to get powder and mud on an expensive silk maxi dress. Be simply chic when necessary. Knowing the dress code will definitely help you on your shopping trip.

5. DO:
WEAR BRIGHT COLOURS
Colour can really bring your outfit and confidence to life. Every bright colour in the book is in style right now so experiment. The more rare the colour the better. You don’t want to be stuck at the parade in a hot black ensemble anyway. And save that little black dress for another time. Maybe you couldn’t take that Caribbean vacation you had wanted to, so bring the Caribbean vibrant colours to your outfit. The right bright colour is out there waiting for you, just bring a trust worthy friend along to help you find the colour best for you!

DON’T:“SKIN-OUT”
“Skin-out” is a West Indian term which implies the showing of too much skin. Confidence is the sexiest part and might be what comes to mind when one thinks about Caribana weekend but lets save that for the mass players. Balance out the assets. Chose one body part per outfit and stick to it. A sexy pair of bleached out and distressed jean short shorts is great leg exposure. Pair that with a stylish frilly top to draw attention up top for style and not necessarily skin. Simple.

NOW GET OUT THERE AND BE SMART, BE CONFIDENT, AND BE FIERCE!
Just a few Boutique ideas!

AXIOM Ladies Boutique
592 Yonge Street, Toronto
(416) 598-9393

Just Miss
163 Spadina Ave. (at Queen)
416 979 5446

TNT Blu