Romance is in the air, Happy Valentine's day!

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Hearts are in the air!

With Valentine's day just around the corner, it's time to consume and buy some over priced candies and flowers!  Me personally, I'm a lil jaded when it comes to Valentine's Day.  I think you should show romance to your lover daily.  Do special things that show you care about them every now and again.  The day can also make you a lil depressed if your lover forgot, or got you something you hate. (like white chocolate when you love dark)  Also if you currently don't have a lover, or you just broke up;  last thing you want is cupid running around with lovey 

How cute is this! 

dovey who the fuck cares bull shit. 


Did I say I was a lil jaded... 5555 yup! 


But my personal views aside, I do love the idea of the cuteness of the day.


With cute lil Valentines you can pass out, leaving a lil note to someone you have your eye on.  The overly dramatic balloons in restaurants, it's like New Years in February, you're guaranteed to get  laid!   Oh yeah, I said it!!

Now for some super cute tips, to help have fun on the day and night!!  


Dress in a super hot simple red dress and make a heart cut out for your love.  How special would that make them feel?!?! It's like a page right outta grade school, and you picked them... awwwww 

 If dresses aren't your thang, Try rocking some super sexy heels for the night!  Pair it with your super skinny dark denim pants and a simple tank top & cardigan will be sure to please.  Try pairing it with ruby red lips! Meow you're on fire now!!  Always remember the romance goes both ways, and your lover shouldn't be forgotten.  Mix it up this year, send him the flowers at work! (make sure the roses are pink).


Going on a date, why not bring him some chocolates or a heart shaped balloon?  Going on a first date, cinnamon hearts are simple and not too suggestive (that your crazy, and scare the guy off)  cause come on, your first date is Valentine's Day!  Have fun and think outside the box!


HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Won't you be our Valentine?!

xo Lola

Who are you 5x5: LOLA: Hot n Bothered

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For me, it all started when I was visiting RaRa in Thailand 2 years ago.  Seeing first hand the wonderful markets and super hipster vibes Bangkok had to offer was overwhelming.  I finally understood what she had been boasting about for years!!  From amazing one of a kind hand made jewelry, to weirdly shaped clothing, to super cute hair pins and accessories, the sky truly was the limit.  Thai style was simply blowing my mind not only for the outrageous clothing, (like good old wolfy), but also the “Thai sizing” :you have to be pre-teen to fit into many items, and I often felt like an amazon woman shopping, while the girls giggle at you as you try to cram yourself into those shorts you just have to have!!

As for the future of 5x5 (with the help of you) we plan to have each team member design their own line.   We as a group want to dress you with functional clothing that has a purpose in your life, makes you feel good and can go from day to night, with a great price tag!!  

My favorite item from our Spring/Summer line has to be the Misfit Dress.  It’s flattering and sexy without being so short that your vagina is hanging out (unless you touch your toes! wowzers!!).  I love how it’s perfect for all seasons, looks great with woolly black tights, boots and a jacket, or straight up flip flops and bare (pasty--in my case) legs.

I would suggest a coloured belt (red is best!) to define your waist.  Or take it as far as some gold thin chains and high top chuck Taylor's.  Hair: messy side braid to show off the back or a huge messy bun on the top of your head.  Add some hot bronze hoop earrings, and hit the town!  The dress doesn’t wear you in the slightest! 

So whats new for us?  Ra Ra is home for a 6 week visit, which means late nights, beers and shows!! (she has a natural talent to get you out and doing shit!!).  We are getting ready to do our official launch party at not my dog in Toronto this Tuesday. And Shi Shi's band Hotkid is about to go on tour with Sloan for a lil east coast Canada/USA tour.  

Thanks for your support thus far.  Hope you dig what we are doing; it’s truly from the heart and with your help we will be here for a while!!

xo

Lola

FUR FUR FUR FUR FUR!!

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Fur.

Fashion Do, or Fashion Don’t: the topic of many heated discussions everywhere. 

I love the way “real” fur looks and feels, but naturally I hate the method by which it's collected. 

Despite the red riot acts, fur is still popular for 2011--especially with our cooler-than-usual Toronto spring!  From fox jackets to wolf shoes, fur seems to be making a quite a come back. 

Prada is never ashamed to let their vision hit the run ways. Their bold and tactful colour blocking almost gives the illusion that the fur isn't real!! 

Hitting the streets hard, Anna Dello Russo's already jumping aboard.  

Surprised!?!  I’m not, what a quick “shock alert”!! Throw on a man-fur and be talked about for weeks!! Smart or dumb, you decide....

And Kate Moss does look good in this monochromatic evening look, even though it's fur.

It's  a hard topic to discuss. 

Animal products have helped us stay warm: wool, leather, silk, and mole hair (just to name a few) are often considered “okay” materials to use.  Even though the hide from the cow is not “humanely” removed (in most cases) it hits the streets with fewer repercussions, in comparison to fur. 

I don’t like the idea of cute lil furry animals getting killed so we can look good either, but on the flip side, I can understand why it's not going to drop from the runways or the streets.  

5x5 Animal Prints: Mix it Up!

this bold boy is miles ahead of me!

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Mix it up a lil why wont you??

Ladies, this year is the time to get wild!! Take the plunge and get some animal prints in your life!!

Even though my girl LeeLee has nothing but confidence rocking 'nuff prints, this year was my first time: I finally bought an animal printed tank top!!

As a former animal print virgin, I was a little scared to wear it, but once I had it, I needed more.   I guess my inner animal is getting down with itself and making up for lost time.  

Go on! Play around with how much or what size spot you wear.

DO!! Dress this Zebra up or down!!  Turn heads and feel great doing it!

DON’T!!  Love 'em all and rock 'em all.  Ladies it’s not the zoo, it’s your body!  It’s okay to wear one at a time.

Purr kitty Purr!! Yes she is missing a shoe, so what!  The dress is hot as fuck and will get anyone hot to trot.  


Animal prints are branded in fashion, so the key is to buy it in a timeless shape and re-rock it for years to come.... move over black dress?!?

5x5 Welcomes the 1930s, anytime!

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I’m starting to think that, in a past life,  I must have been alive in the 1930s (and at some point in Jamaica since I always want reggae music in my life, but that's a whole new blog that you’ll have to wait for).  

Now where was I... oh yeah... I’m totally drawn to 1930s fashion and  I’m happy to see a lot of 2011's spring trends are starting to have some of the 1930s vibes! 

Excited?!?! Fuck yeah!! 

What dolls! [above] How can you not be excited to slip into everything?  Those high wasted shorts fit like a glove, but yet she still looks like a lady--could empower any woman! 

Gorgeous!  Not only is the hat tailored to fit, but so is the super cute skirt-suit.  

And how charming is that shirt?  The sewn in bow tie is to die for.  I'm going to rock this in my every day life, what inspiration. 

Believe it or not, this is a newspaper ad for a wedding dress.  

Cate Blanchett’s Oscar dress from this year totally mimicked these square-cut flap sleeves. 

I would love to have it made in a teal silk, add a super vintage starched out lace and have the bow in purple with quilted hot pink thread.  Now that’s a party dress! 

From day to night, these ladies are the “dream babe team”!  

It may have been during the Great Depression, but these ladies still found the time to look their best.  

Bravo!