5x5 Clothing: 80s Diva Whitney Houston!

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RA RA


5x5 would like to extend a farewell to the great 80s Diva, Whitney Houston. 


We all know her for her big big hair, wide shouldered suits, glittering dresses and full piece jump suits, in all glorious shades of neon.


So let's take a look at some of her best moments:


First, (pictured above) her red dress she wore at the 1985 Grammys.  Off the shoulder balloon sleeves, dropped waist and tiered skirt. Damn. All hallmarks of 80s dress design. 







Then, Whitney in her "I wanna dance with somebody' video from '87: Fabulous permed hair, full eyebrows, and gorgeous multi-coloured eyeshadows ranging from coral to blue. Yes!

Or how about Whitney at the American Music Awards from '86: a giant blue bow offsetting an asymmetric shoulder, with flowing beaded jewels.   Just can't say no to that. 

Ok, how about Whitney as just an average gal: oversized printed pull-over, tight denim jeans and calf-height boots. Dig it! Oh don't forget your bulky headband. 




In homage to Whitney, let's give the divine gal some 5x5 love. 

ps. god damn we need some more 'women of colour' on our blog!!

5x5: Chihuahua's Love Getting Dressed Up

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Lee Lee

If you would have asked me a little over a year ago, I would have told you I was a cat person.

Ask me now, and I will profess my love of dogs.

Well, Chihuahuas mostly.

I have a little guy that has stolen my heart. He's small, cute and acts just like a cat. He's so loyal and dependant, and melts my heart whenever I look at him.

How does this tie into fashion you might ask? Well, you may not know that there is a whole world out there of puppy fashion! A huge niche market that borders on crazy (think people who walk their pets in baby strollers). Some clothes are for practicality (little dogs + winter months = makes sense) and others are pure vanity and fun.

I sort of find myself some where in the middle. After all, there is nothing cuter than my little Cheewee in a mini hoodie or a bad ass leather jacket.

BFFs that wear leather together, stay together!

Cheewee had such a great time this summer trying new things (surfing for example) that he will be sad to learn that winter will be here before he knows it.

But he need not be scared, as this year he is going to be rockin some fabulous new little booties. These will help him strut his stuff through our salt lined sidewalks. He hates them, but in the end he will thank me. I'll be sure to post pics when the time comes...



And for those long winter nights? Pajamas of course! Okay, maybe that's getting a little carried away but its just so damn adorable.

Okay, so maybe he actually hates dressing up... maybe its me that loves it all... maybe...

I'd like to think that he secretly loves it.. he did after all help me pick out this years Halloween costume...

A 5x5er's Dilemma: Don't Flop, Crop Top!

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Margot

Belly buttons. Remember those? Haven't really seen 'em since fluorescent bike short and colour-blocked crop top combos circa 1996.

So let me get a little Seinfeld here for a moment (imagine the nasal voice)... What's the deal with crop tops?

It's awesome to track the way they have changed silhouettes over the last few seasons, and I adore them in theory, but every time I get ready to go out the door with a bit o' that stom showing I second guess myself.

Is it too much skin, even for summer? Wearing a crop top to the beach-- NO PROBLEM! But out to a bar? Still too risque? To work? Ain't gon' happen! (I work at a recycled clothing boutique and the dress code is totally relaxed, but even then...). Wear a tank top underneath? Lame! Even if it's the thinnest fabric I still feel like it adds bulk. 

5x5 Girls, I need your help! Seriously! Is it finally okay to lift the bare midriff ban pounded into our subconsciences since elementary school?

Oh yeah, rockin' our high-waisted Lolita shorts definitely helps.

P.S. If you are into this new fave necklace of mine, it's by The Wild Moon, f.y.i. Asia Clarke's mystically magical jewelry is available at Pretty Freedom, along with 5x5's exclusive line!

Who are you 5x5: RA RA: Let's Play!

RA RA

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I like to dance.


I like to explore.


I like to run down streets and lay in the grass, ride motocycles through the mountains and drink beer by the lake.  

I live in Chiang Mai, a city nestled in the mountains of northern Thailand, chock-full of the most temples and bars per capita (!) and night markets full of unique goodies, most of which are hand-made and/or manufactured in Thailand.

I like to cruise around town on my classic Honda motocycle, wearing anything that shows off my long legs, hoppin to bars with live music--if it’s 60s rock n’ roll, or Thai country, I’m a happy girl (sometimes this is the best music I can get in Chiang Mai, it's true...)   

I definitely have moments of missin’ Canada: I came to Thailand in 2006 to work on human rights and development projects, and currently work part-time coordinating a project on human rights advocacy in Asia.  

But a fiery girl like myself simply needs more.  5x5 Clothing was born out of the need to be creative yet also be connected with my grrls at home.  

Back in Canada, I designed and made my own clothes, studying under various aunties and moms since I was young.  But without a sewing machine here, the next best thing is to employ talented seamstresses to realize my fit n’ fancy clothing dreams.  

So in true 5x5 style, I declare: Let’s Play!!!