Stylin’ in all kinds of ways at @LotusLeafStyle #pressdays

We hung out at the Lotus Leaf semi-annual Press Days event this past week, and got to see the fall/winter 2014 collections from some of our favourite brands, all while enjoying delicious treats and drinks! Check out some of my favourite pieces from the brands that were featured below. I warn you, I kind of went crazy in the Dr. Martens section, there were just too many great shoes, and I need all of them!

You may have many reasons to wear a dress. The question is, does your dress have many reasons to be worn? Buying a ball gown, for example, is great if you attend a lot of black tie events, but what if you want a dress that will not be buried in your closet most of the year? A midi dress, which is a dress long enough to extend beyond your knees without touching the ground, can often work as semi-formal wear and double as a casual outfit for friendly gatherings. Just make sure the dress you choose compliments your body. For example, a waistline tied with a sash and some high heels can help you look taller. A longer midi dress with no heels is better when you are tall and want to draw attention away from your height.

 

Alex and Ani: If you’re all about peace, love, and spreading positive energy, why not doing whilst rocking some cute jewellery from Alex and Ani? “Alex and Ani believes in the power of positive energy, a core company principle. We have made it our mission to share the benefits of positive energy through the unique beauty and symbolism of our products.”

Guess: It’s not a Lotus Leaf party without some awesome Guess pieces to get your blood pumping, and have you lusting over some of the great pieces that Guess has to offer! Everything from hot cropped jackets with studded detailing and pretty fringe dresses, cute chunky bracelets and bangles, must-have jewellery, chic timepieces and more!

BRIKA: Pronounced breeka; is a Toronto-based e-retailer offering a curated selection of modern crafts. “BRIKA offers a curated assortment of beautiful and unique crafted products from authentic artisans and makers. At BRIKA, we believe it is about more than just the products we sell. We tell the stories of the talented and inspiring artisans and makers we partner with. Our vision is to inspire individuals everywhere to discover the beauty of a “well-crafted life” through these stories.” Dr. Martens: do you really need a description? Who doesn’t already know that Dr. Martens rocks??? I fell in love with so many of the pieces, it was hard to pick which were my favourites! For all your boots, shoes, and now apparel and bags needs, Dr. Martens has got your sorted!

Watch It!: A premium specialty watch, sunglass and accessory boutique that offers products that encompass innovative design and technological advancement.

Loved these Karl Lagerfield watches!

Pink Martini: We’re huge fans of Pink Martini over here at HeyDoYou, so you can only imagine the lust fest I had checking out all the pretty and chic pieces! “Pink Martini Collection is a Canadian women’s wear line available at over 750 boutiques.”

Manitobah Mukluks: Aboriginally Owned and Operated, they create authentic Canadian handmade Aboriginal mukluks, moccasins, and footwear. “Our story begins in Canada thousands of years ago, when our ancestors created the mukluks and moccasins. Throughout history, Aboriginal nations used distinctive leather, furs and beadwork to reflect their individual customs and culture.”

Hillberg & Berk: “Give the gift of glamour and old-school style with the best private labeled jewelry collection from Regina, Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan designer and entrepreneur Rachel Mielke founded Hillberg & Berk in 2007. Using only the finest semi- precious stones and metals, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals sourced from around the world, her handcrafted, artisan jewellery line is designed to last throughout time. Along with each season’s collection of jewellery, Hillberg & Berk also carries a beautiful array of luxury diamond rings, earrings and necklaces by well-known brands Tacori and Anne Sportun.”

Henkaa: I love me a Henkaa convertible dress, and now they have gorgeous accessories especially made for these beautiful dresses. Also, my mind was blown when one of the girls went from wearing a cute halter dress to a sexy and chic v-neck, long sleeved dress in less than 30 seconds. Mind. Blown. “At Henkaa, each and every piece we feature is convertible and can be worn in a multitude of ways; the sum of one product is infinite and only bound by creativity. From Convertible Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, to Infinity Dresses and beyond, our mission at Henkaa is to empower any women, of any size, in any situation to express their uniqueness through convertible fashion that changes.”

Thank you so much for inviting us, excited for the next round of Press Days!

Bella