NARS || Nail Polish

NARS Nail Polish
Iconic Colour. Nailed.

Words & Images by Kate Wotherspoon

I’ve always been a fan of NARS. I think it all started when my sister brought home a beautiful shimmering pink blush called Orgasm. Maybe it was the blunt title of the blush that made me look into the brand further… I mean, no one else was naming their product with such a sexy innuendo… Then I looked further into their collection of lipsticks, eye shadows and nail polish and soon found my makeup drawer housing names like Deep Throat, Super Orgasm and Rated R… Don’t worry, I wasn’t 14 at the time or anything….

“When I created NARS, I was either going to name them with numbers or give them intelligent names. I wanted to give the products a character and an identity. The names make you dream and transport you to another place. It gives the colours a fun twist.” – François Nars

Top to Bottom: Back Room, Night Flight, Soup Can

Left to Right: Bad Influence, Zakynthos, Trouville

NARS has recently launched a brilliant new collection of high glossy nail polish that lasts and strengthen your nails. The brush is specially designed for easy application for that freshly-painted look. There’s 19 new iconic hues from the 42-shade collection including 23 fan favourites!  These hot tamale polishes will be available August 1^st at select NARS retailers and narscosmetics.com  Pictured are seven of my go-to colours!

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MINKPINK Spring 2014 || Christina Perri

MINKPINK’S BRAND NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2014 CAMPAIGN:
‘THE MUSIC ISSUE’

 

So three words: The. Music. Issue! When the worlds of fashion and music collide in this fresh Spring/Summer Campaign, MINKPINK not only adds in their rad clothes, but also a multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter like Christina Perri to be the face of it all!

With another twist of awesomeness, Christina’s song “Jar of Hearts” shot to fame in 2010 when renowned dance choreographer, Stacey Tookey used it for a piece on “So You Think You Can Dance!  ‘The Music Issue’ is bringing together MINKPINK’s stellar designs, a trendy and talented Christina Perri, musical inspirations and unconventionally, dance all into a fantastic campaign. BAM That’s how it’s done folks!

Check out the wicked promo vid and pick your favourite image!

P.S. She pulls of those tats like no other! Am I right or am I right?

Words by: Kate Wotherspoon
Photography by: Mike Piscitelli
Stylist: Mark Vassallo
Images provided by: Lotus Leaf Communications

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Check out my previous post on MINKPINK here!

Retro Child

Words by Kate Wotherspoon

I was playing dress up on polyvore again and came up with this handy dandy collage. Lately, I seem to gravitate towards plaid, sweatshirts and chucks. Maybe it’s the summer air telling me I should be camping in my latest outfits or maybe it’s the 80s and 90s inspiration all over the streets, but i’m into it. Chill, easy, and most importantly, comfortable.

I think my must haves out of this collage would have to be the Zara shorts, I purchased them in black and live in them now, and the Kenzo tiger sweatshirt. I’m also coveting the leather vest and mini leather backpack. I’ve been on the search for a cute little leather backpack! The style I want seems to impossible to find, any suggestions?!

Check out my inspirational photos below! Thanks for stopping by! @theparallelroad on instagram, twitter and polyvore.

Images from various sources including vogue.com and jakandjil.com

 

 

 

 

Free Spirited Fashion

Words by Kate Wotherspoon
Photos from Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue & Refinery29

From fringe shorts to crochet crops, wide brimmed fedora’s and straw hats, Coachella and music festivals galore give high fashion a whole new meaning.  Serape prints and 70s inspired shades, flower crowns and cowboy boots have never been so chic! Check out my fave snapshots from the last two weekends in Indio, California and additional inspirational images to see what summer trends are here to stay!

First time using Polyvore…. Here’s my take on a few outfit ideas ;)

Thanks for checking out all the hype fringin’ fashion. I would like to pretend i’m attending Coachella everyday this summer.

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Much Love.

*Thanks to the following websites for all the awesome photos and of course check out Coachella’s website and plan your year around attending the festival next year*
www.coachella.com www.polyvore.com www.harpersbazaar.com www.vogue.com www.refinery29.com

Busy Bee in the Hot City

Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver and I’ve been trying to soak up every last bit of sunlight. The “summer” here seems to be an average of 6 weeks long each year so you can imagine you have to “Seize the Day” as much as possible.  This past week I’ve been lucky to interview some talented individuals and I’m looking forward to sharing the fashionable world of Tyler Udall, Renee Palkovsky and Deanna Palkowski to you all.

I’m now off to read in a park, and probably nap in this gorgeous weather before my dance rehearsal tonight.

Catch me on twitter, @KeightW and Instagram for daily updates!

Enjoy the photos below of my past few days and give a listen to some songs that are currently on my playlist – repeating over and over… (*Thumbs up!*)

Playlist

• “Ruin” Cat Power (Amazing suggestion by Jade Wong -see post here)
• “Young Blood”  The Naked and Famous
• “Thinking About You” Frank Ocean
• “Good Luck”  Basement Jaxx
• “Dirty Dancing” Yerba Buena
• “Out of Time” Graeme Revell
• “Swim Good” Frank Ocean

Third Beach, Stanley Park. My favorite place in all of Vancouver.

Sailing to watch the annual firework show. #englishbay

At the new Killjoy in Yaletown with Mary-Elyn Keenan!

Incredible Show. “Nothing Sticks” left me speechless. Peter Chu and Jillian Meyers never fail to go above and beyond. A definite must-see!

When In Doubt…Wear A Jewelry Party

Dannijo SS12

No matter where you’re headed, you can never go wrong with an arm, hand or necklace party. I am instantly drawn to anything shiny, enjoy wearing numerous rings, and layer necklace upon necklace – just better that way. It also helps make your outfit completely  unique no matter what the occasion.  I’ve chosen some of my favorites from Dannijo and Delfina Dellatrez. They’re all must-haves!

Dannijo Bailey Necklace

Mr Dannijo Mona Lisa Ring (This is so cool, I love a little dangle on a ring – so unexpected)

Dannijo Levi Necklace

Delfina Delettrez

This would look great paired with some jeans (torn or clean) and a simple white T.  At the same time, you could totally rock it with a sexy black or cream sheath dress and a gold skull statement ring. Living!

Delfina Delettrez FW12

Image by Tommy Ton, style.com

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