Fashion Monday with JJ Lee

I spoke with Carly Lenarduzzi of Mintage Vintage in Vancouver about a few tips on how to buy a classic prom dress that's a blast from the past. I shared them with Stephen Quinn of CBC's On The Coast  in Vancouver. She's online on Etsy and has a store in Vancouver: www.mintagevintage.com carly@mintagevintage.com 1714 commercial drive, vancouver, bc 604.mintage

A pair of jean leggings (jeggings)-- Joe's Zip Ankle Legging in Dark Blue A visit to one of the city's best, the world's best?, emporium of jeans, Dutil Denim on Cordova Street in Vancouver with Kayleigh Orman, buyer. Note it Kay-LEE not Kie-LEE. Here's Kayleigh giving pointers on how to buy denim. A perfect way to renew the wardrobe in 2010. Basic info but a good coaching session for a beat-the-January-blues-with-denim-blues shopping spree. Try on those JEGGINGS! Interesting note: Dutil will be coming out with it's own denim line this MONTH! Look here for an update on those jeans soon!

One woman, one year, one promise . To wearing clothing, shoes and accessories made exclusively by her own hand. I mean, shoes!

Two of the more intriguing fashion trends this fall. I discuss with the lovely, the beautiful and deftly clever designer Allison Smith of Allison Wonderland how-to pointers. We're talking about asymmetrical dresses and You Can't Touch This Hammer pants on Fashion Monday. And let's be clear here: Allison Smith doesn't offer harem pants in her line, she did wear denim, low-crotch jeans this spring. More on her clothes next week when I spend a bit more time at Dream , the boutique!

In the run-up to Vancouver Fashion Week , I did this live hit from the Fashion Exchange during a fitting.