Crave Vancouver

For those of you who haven't had a peak at the new Crave Vancouver book here is our spread.  We're thrilled to be in the book this year & be apart of the Crave community.  We highly recommend their coffee chats if you have not yet attended one.

With Love,
Operation Style

Winter Wear

Everyone loves dressing up during the holiday season but what about the day after one of your many parties.  Think chunky knits, flannels, plaids, denim, & comfort.  Give the sequins a rest for a day and mix and match plaids with festive sweaters.  Finish off your outfit with your favorite toque, ultra hot winter boots, and your must have bag - you'll be ready for a day filled with Christmas shopping and eggnog lattes.

Isabel Marant plaid shirt $280 - Rag & Bone toque $80 - $Citizens for Hummanity denim $165 - Vince sweater $345 - Alexander Wang bag $825 - Chloe boots $850

With Love,
Jillian

True Story

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Kristy

Website Makeover in Progress

Thank you for visiting our blog!  Our website http://www.operationstyle.ca/ is currently undergoing a makeover. Watch for the unveiling in 2011.  For the time being keep checking our blog for the latest updates.  Please email info@OperationStyle.ca with any questions. 

The countdown to Christmas is on & we've been busy little helpers.  Email us to book your gift buying appointment.  We'll check everything off your gift buying list, wrap all of your pretty packages, & deliver them to your door.  Leave it to us to make this Christmas an unforgettable one for all of your loved ones.

For now we'll leave you with our inspiration pictures for the day, bundle up & look amazingly chic while doing it.

(photos via The Sartorialist)

With Love,

Salome, Jillian, & Kristy

Tom Ford SS 2011

Here's a sneak preview of Tom Ford's first ever women's collection.  The collection debuted back in September to a carefully selected 100 Fashion editors and was kept immensely private.  The only photographer Ford allowed to shoot the presentation was Terry Richardson.  The rest of the collection will be featured in Harper's Bazaar UK's January issue coming out Dec. 6th.  The star line up of models included Liya Kebede, Stella Tennant, Lauren Hutton, Daphne Guinness, and Beyonce (shown below) in a shimmering gold fitted dress.



With Love,

Jillian

Wearing Your White Blouse

This is how we're wearing our white blouse this season.  How are you wearing yours?

DKNY blouse, Tibi dress, Elizabeth & James booties, & J Crew belt

With Love,
 Jillian

OS Holiday Segment on The Express Shaw TV

The OS segment starts around 7:40mins into the video.

With Love,
Jillian & Kristy

The Little Black Dress

One perfect LBD & 5 different holiday looks.  With an overwhelming amount of parties coming up you're going to be a social butterfly this month.  This translates to you're going to have a ton of different outfits to put together.  We know as well as you do that buying a different dress for each occasion is a waste, you'll wear it once then it will hang in your closet until who knows when.  Why not buy one dress & spend your hard earned dollars on an array of accessories you can wear over and over again.  Here we're showcasing one simple black dress worn 5 different ways.

No matter your budget all of these looks can be created.  You may not use the exact pieces - but you can channel the same trends, trends that can be found everywhere this season.

HOLIDAY TRENDS

TREND ONE: All that glitters - sequins, rhinestones, glitter, diamante jewelry

TREND TWO: Statement Pieces - whether it be your shoes or your jewelry, make a statement this year.

Colours we love for shoes: blue, red, purple, lace, and your classic black with a twist

TREND THREE: Leopard

TREND FOUR: Fur & Shearling

TREND FIVE: Pattern tights

OUTFIT #1

1. Milly dress $335 2. Banana Republic $35 3. Club Monaco 4. Hue $18 5. YSL pumps 6. Juicy Couture $78 7. BCBGMaxazria $224

1. Milly Dress 2. Isharya $150 3. Club Monaco 4. Charlotte Olympia 5. BCBG $48

1. Milly dress 2. Aldo $10 3. Club Monaco 4. Halston Heritage $235 5. Brian Atwood heels 6. Aurelie Bidermann cuff

1. Milly dress 2. Bijoux Heart $410 3. Club Monaco 4. Nine West heels 5. Alexis Bittar $450 6. Aldo headband $10

1. Milly dress 2. Oscar de la Renta $495 3. Miu Miu $450 4. Club Monaco 5. Alexander McQueen pumps 6. BCBG $38 7. BCBG $268



With Love,
Jillian

Beyond Pink 2010

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7mins with Karl

One of our dear friends Imran Amed, editor and chief of bussinessoffashion.com got an amazing opportunity to sit down with the Grandfather of Fashion Mr. Karl Lagerfeld after the IHT Heritage Luxury Conference in London. Where they discussed technology in fashion and Mr. Lagerfeld's definition of luxury.

A little something to watch while having your coffee this am

Enjoy and saver I know I did

Congratulations Imran!!




With Love,  Kristy

Ask A Style Expert

Here's a picture of the OS team last week at the Pacific Centre event I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night.  We had the pleasure of being the Style Experts for the night!  There was a great turn out & we had a blast answering style questions and chit chatting with new clients.





With Love,
Jillian & Kristy

Kayne West - The Runaway

When I first heard this video was half an hour I wasn't sure what to think.  I was running late as usual and thought I'd put the video on to see the first couple minutes.  30 minutes later I closed the screen.  The talent and creativity (I don't even think that's the right word to use) in this video amaze me.  The lyrics, the story it tells, the scenes are all incredible.  I have to say the part with the ballerinas almost brought tears to my eyes, it's breath taking.  Thank you Kanye for taking the music world above and beyond.  The man seems unstoppable & always a step ahead.  Set some time aside because this is a must watch. 

With Love,
Jillian

Armani Exchange Launch

Have you RSVP'd to the launch party of the new Armani Exchange store yet? The party will take place at Barcelona on Granville St. this Friday the 12th.  The party is celebrating the brand new Armani Exchange store in Oakridge.  The night will be complete with a media hour (930-11), red carpet, swag, drinks, and a fabulous time.  If you have not yet RSVP'd please email info@operationstyle.ca and we can send you the rest of the details for the media hour which takes place earlier in the night (this applies to media & bloggers). We're looking forward to seeing you all there! xo

With Love,
Jillian & Kristy

French Romance

This photoshoot is so captivating

Photographer Ted Grambeau shoots Victoria Zuban for The Lane.

(photos via the lane)

With Love,
Jillian

Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova in December's Harper's Bazaar UK

She remains to be one of my favorite models. It's shocking how many shoots she has been in that are absolutely breath taking.  Counting down till this issue is out so I can have this editorial in print.

With Love,

Jillian

PinUps For Pink Calendar

We're so excited to share with you these photos!  For those of you who aren't familiar with PinUps For Pink it is a calendar that features successful women in business.  The goal of bringing together these women is to unite and raise money for Breast Cancer.  The unveiling of the calendar was this past Saturday & the support the calendar recieved was incredible.  We're so thrilled to be a part of PinUps For Pink & encourrage you to visit the website where you can purchase one of the calendars.  What makes this such an amazing charity is that 100% of the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer foundation!  $54,000 has been raised so far.

Working together brings us closer each day to finding a cure.

Miss December

Special Thank You to Holt Renfrew for providing us with the beautiful coats.

Here is a video as well from the Survivors brunch PinUps For Pink held at Earls V lounge after the CIBC Run For The Cure.

Some of the other women featured in the Calendar were Amanda Tapping, Fiona Forbes, Erin Cebula, Mashiah Vaughn, Erin Ireland, Pamela Masik, & Erin Karpluk

Visit PinUpsForPink.com to purchase a calendar & to view a complete listing of the women featured.

With Love,
Jillian & Kristy

"Hip Hop, Pop, Chic" - Nicki Minaj

LOVE LOVE LOVE  me some Nicki Minaj

 Ms.Minaj gets glam for NYLON magazine in preparation for her album PINK FRIDAY which drops in stores November 23.

With her somewhat feminist lyrics she push's the envelope of what a lady may say out loud but unlike female rappers before her, she's created a brand that is all her own. Referring to herself as Barbie and encourages her followers on twitter to tweet shots of themselves in something pink every Friday to promote her new album she has created mini Minaj's all over North America. She celebrates her show stopping curves in her ghetto glam style and is in my opinion a strong female figure in popular music today, with designer shout outs in some tracks including Badgley Mischka & Giueseppe Zanotti. With her love of fashion and original sense of style you never know what may be in store. Expect lots from this hip hop-preneur, she's going fast and showing no signs of stopping. Roger That

With Love,  Kristy

In The Club

Club Monaco's Fall 2010 look book behind the scenes video shot by Victor Demarchelier the son of world renowned fashion photographer and my personal favorite Patrick Demarchelier. The apple certainly doesn't fall from the tree in this family.

Always a great place for staples, well priced cashmere and spot on trends. Check out their Emanuel shearling coat and many other great pieces in store now!

Bailey Jumper

Adney Dress

 

 

Military Jacket

Field Mac Coat

With Love,  Kristy

Bonjour Mademoiselle

What I would give to jet off right now & have a photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower. I've also just added to my shopping list red gloves & sweater shorts (TDF).

Txema Yeste for Marie Claire Italia via Dress Design Decor

With Love,
Jillian

Lily Aldridge

My Muse,

With Love,
Jillian

H&M Fall Trends

Last week I had the pleasure to pick out my must-haves this fall at H&M for Style Republic Magazine.  Here's the Style Republic newsletter that went out in case you missed it.  Be sure to sign up on www.StyleRepublicMagazine.com to receive all future newsletters to keep you in the know & on the scene.

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Be sure to stop into H&M asap. No surprise that once again this season they're right on trend!

With Love,

Jillian & Kristy

Kate, Christian, & Paris

Kate Moss arrives at Christian Dior show, Paris (via Business of Fashion)

With Love,
Jillian & Kristy

Caped Coquette

Capes traditionally have only been worn by women of power; Superhero's, Sorcerers and Queens (no this is not a Halloween post)

This season we can all exude this noble look through the most comfortable and the ever elegant cape.
You can find versions of this look almost everywhere here's a few different options some high some low

Joesph $650                                Zara $179

Phillip Lim $1,100                            H&M $20

Just the other night I was running out to the store and the simple task of swaddling myself in my navy cashmere cape gave the illusion of a chic evening outfit when really underneath was an oversized men's sweater and tights.

OS's choice of outerwear this fall is the cape full of mystery and intrigue.... You never know whats underneath! Its billowy warmth feels like a blanket and since it is socially unacceptable to go out with your blanky past the age of 5 this is your loop hole. Just be sure to keep your proportions in check slim pants, statement shoe and as for accessories She-Ra's sword of power obviously

Jewelery Designer Pamela Love

With Love Kristy