Sometimes being fashionable doesn’t come cheap – or does it? Let’s face it, not a lot of people can afford to splurge on a pair of the latest Louboutins, Choos or Manolos.  Some women would rather spend a few hundred on a handbag (I do this!) than a pair of shoes.
If you’re a shoe addict and a bargain shopper, here’s a list of 4 websites for affordable and stylish shoes you might not have heard of.

Love My Shoes

Cutesy Girl

Urban Original

Gotham City Online
All of these websites cater to the bargain shopping fashionista in all of us. They carry an assortment of …read more

After researching, writing and reading about fashion, style and beauty you’d think I’d be sick of it. That couldn’t be further from the truth! I embrace anything and everything having to do with fashion, style and beauty and that translates very well to the shows that I watch and record (to savour again and again) on DVR.
Below are my top favourite fashionable TV shows – maybe we’ll share the same ones?
Gossip Girl
My guilty pleasure! I love Serena’s boho style and Blair is always channeling Audrey Hepburn. I can even appreciate Jenny’s edgy outfits. GG has helped me discover …read more

I love movies as much as I love fashion. Being a fashionista, I’m always drawn to characters with an amazing wardrobe. Some of the best movies are the ones that showcase beautiful clothing or the era’s current fashion and the character’s style. A character’s costume and overall look is very important in a movie as it helps ‘paints the picture’.
Here’s my personal list of fashionable movies, in no particular order:
500 Days of Summer (2009)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Romeo and Juliet (1996 and 1968)
The Duchess (2008)
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Notebook (2004)
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Clueless (1995)
Gone With the Wind …read more

Now that you know how to pronounce the top designer fashion labels with ease, let’s discuss some common fashion terms and phrases. Some of these are pretty easy but then again not everyone is a well versed fashionista!
Think of this as a mini fashion glossary!
A-Line Dress / Skirt – A dress or skirt that is fitted at the waist and then flares out to a full skirt
Appliqué – A type of stitch where a design is created by sewing pieces of fabric or materials together onto another fabric
Basque Waist/V-Waist – A dropped waist that begins at the …read more

Here at Splendicity we are constantly thinking about, loving, admiring and waxing poetically  about all the famous and sometimes not so famous, designers in the fashion and beauty industry.  We write about their stunning clothes, the dazzling jewels, the mile high heels, the fabulous handbags and everything in between.
With all these top designers being written about, have you ever given thought as to how to properly pronounce designer names?  Sure some of them just roll off the tongue but you have to admit, a few of those names don’t sound at all like how they’re spelled.   I …read more

Sure it’s only October but it’s never to early to plan your outfit for the numerous holiday party invitations you’ll receive this season. Sequins are back in full force this year and its only natural since we’ve seen the invasion of 80s fashion.
To me, sequined anything screams party so I found 6 party dresses bedazzled with sequins. And no, they’re nothing like those horrid 80s dresses either, they’re actually quite chic!
Mark + James Sequined Cocktail Dress ($595)
Mark + James Sequined Halter Mini Dress ($485)
Alice + Olivia Sequined Dress ($495)
Robert Rodriguez Open Back Sequin Dress ($594)
Herve Leger Allover Sequin Dress ($2070)
Madison …read more

As you know a little black dress is a wardrobe staple. Able to transition from the office to dinner and drinks with friends, there’s no other piece of clothing as versatile a LBD.  One of my favourite shops is Anthropologie and not only because of the store’s decor, but because they always have an amazing selection of dresses every season.
I came across 4 gorgeous little black dresses that would be just perfect to wear on a night out or to a dinner party. They’re flirty, sophisticated and pretty amazing.
Moulinette Eventide Dress ($188)  Cotton lace and crinoline never looked so good …read more

If I had to choose a designer to create a gown for me it would be Oscar de la Renta. He is a certifiable master at dress-making. It’s simply undeniable.
His resort collection includes 6 stunning new dresses and it’s a feast for the eyes. Every fashionista can appreciate these gorgeous gowns!
1. Off the Shoulder Dress ($2990) – The colour is called Calypso and it’s a beautiful green shade. The skirt is quite dramatic what with the bubble hem and over-sized rosette embellishment, overall it’s still very pretty.
2. Flounce Dress ($2690) – Now here’s a little black dress to invest in! …read more

Halloween is a little more than two weeks away folks! In fact it’s 18 days away. Have you found your costume yet? Don’t wait too long because the closer we get to Trick or Treat time, the slimmer the pickings on the shelves! Trust me, I’ve looked!
If you’re looking for costume themes or ideas for you and your significant other to wear this holiday, the list below might be just the inspiration you need!
1. Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass (from Gossip Girl)
2. Jack and Rose (from the movie Titanic)
3. Romeo and Juliet
4. Count Dracula and his Victim (or you can …read more

There’s a chance of rain forecasted for tomorrow and Wednesday and I, as a Southern California resident, am quite excited at the prospect of showers.  Today the sky is overcast, the air is chilly and the temperature is a nice 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best time to break out those lovely coats in the back of your closet.
If you’re in the market to pick up a new coat, I found 6 investment worthy coats that till take you from fall and into winter in style.
1. Kimchi Blue Hooded Dress Coat ($138)
How beautiful is the green colour of this …read more