decked: Houston, we have a gift bag!

As Alberta Fashion Week continued on Thursday night I upgraded to gift 
bag and seat status. I felt as glamorous as one must feel when they 
own Louis Vuitton luggage. Keeping with my theme to dress in support 
of local stores I wore a dress from Ecostar, a dress line you can get 
at Dick and Jane’s and earrings from H&M.

Rachel and I received photo training from Calgary Fashion for this 
photo. Posing on the red carpet is harder then I thought. I was 
distracted by the tape on the floor and the logos behind me. You know 
you work in marketing when you are more distracted by the brands 
behind you then trying to pose for the photo.

The show was at The Banke and truly this venue is made for events. The 
team did an amazing job preparing the ballroom for the event. The 
lighting and music was also incredibly well done.

The ceiling though did look like the perfect ceiling for Batman to 
drop in through to make a dramatic entrance.

Stream of thoughts as I enter the room:

*Everyone is wearing black and I missed the memo again
*I wish straight men wore hats like that
*Clearly, I should replace all my lighting to chandeliers
*Nice art, I wonder how long that has been on the wall
*No matter how cool it is, I am not wearing a headband across my forehead

No, I did not spray on a bad fake tan — this is how I look in fancy 
accent lighting.

The show began with a gorgeous collection by Lael Osness. I loved the first dress since the back was green and the dress had an amazing red belt.  

Next up there was gloves! I love gloves! Gloves and floral patterns - this is my kind of fashion. The yellow collar was a gorgeous addition to this dress.

I love how dramatic this piece is.

Love the boots and the hair, this would be a good New Year’s Eve dress.
Love the back and love the gloves!

This model had the most amazing legs. I think I am as tall as her knee.

    
A couple favorites of the evening. Beautiful colours.

The last piece was a stunning open dress.

Next up was Rock Steady which opened the show with this stylish hooded 
dress.

The collection had a bright neon palette and a consistent print used 
for a variety of different designs. The other element that was 
integrated was hoops. Some pieces had hoops to adorn the back of the 
dress while there was also a bikini and strapless dress that 
integrated the hoops.

Apologies for the ghetto photos, despite wearing huge heels the models 
move fast!

For the last 3 shows we relocated to the upper balcony to see if we 
could get a better view.

Next was the collection of Hali Sweet who had some phenomenal prints 
and tights. All the models had black lipstick which I think the 
fashion gods would call fierce.

Caitlin Power was up next. There is a last name I would make a husband 
accept as their own. Who wouldn’t want to be Mr. Power?

Each model had the most amazing feather ring. I was so distracted.

Gorgeous ruffles.

This is my personal favorite and the back was fabulous as well.

I want this skirt. Everyone needs a flower on their hip. The coat is cool too — it reminds me of Samantha Jones.

This dress was hot. I feel like you could take over the world in it. 

Fashion world domination could be achieved.

***photos + story by allison moore