Jessie Carlson

    • Jessie Carlson, Nordstrom Van, Nordstromvan, Nordstrom Vancouver, Jessie Carlson Wardrobe

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    I love helping my clients define their personal style. Most of the clients I work with just don’t know how to do it anymore… Or they do, but they really don’t have the time… Or, they have some really good pieces, but they don’t know how to put them together… Or, they walk into a store and don’t know where to start.. .Or, they know exactly what they want and they just need help finding it. You get the idea. I think I have the coolest job in the world, for me.

    Jessie Carlson Wardrobe has been going for over 10 years. When Nordstrom decided to open their doors in Vancouver, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I joined the Nordstrom team in September and have had a ball dressing my clients, their husbands, and their children. There is something for everyone in the store.

    • All About Dace

    I knew I would like Dace as soon as I saw her bag.

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    It’s the brown leather one on the left.

    I had never met Dace, but I have loved her line for ages. She is local and she has fabulous style, what else can I say?

    I visited her studio to see what she is doing for Fall 2010.

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    I love it. The Fall 2010 line. Lot’s of silk, and dresses, and sweaters. Perfect fall wardrobe. I think that if I buy the entire collection I should be set.

    I also fell in love with the whole space. It is an extension of Dace, of her style, which is evident in all her collections.

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    If you haven’t seen Dace for spring 2010, you can see it at Violet, The Block, Eugene Choo, Tenth and Proper, or you can go here.

    The Perfect T-Shirt

    Jeans and t-shirt. What can I say? It is almost all I wear. My uniform, if you will.

    There are about a million variations to this very simple uniform: the style of jeans, the kind of shoes or boots, the blazer or coat, the bag.. It’s endless, and quite fabulous.

    I have spent a good number of years trying to find the perfect t-shirt. Many of you can relate, I know.

    Let me dedicate this blog to the perfect t-shirt. Firstly, and most important, is the material. The t-shirt should have some hang to it.

    Kain has it down.

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    It is a silk-cotton-something blend that is brilliant, except that it’s quite shear. Which means you either have the right bra or a camisole, which makes is a high maintenance t-shirt, which is annoying. Of course, I have a few and wear them all the time.

    Alexander Wang broke into mainstream fashion with his t-shirt.

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    Initially, I was thrilled, but they pill. Not worth it.

    Secondly, it’s the cut. V-necks or scoop-necks are particularly flattering, and the sleeves can’t be too long.

    J.Crew has nicely cut t-shirts, good neckline and slim fit.

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    The perfect t-shirt?

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    I haven’t met a client yet who doesn’t look great in these t-shirts.

    I should also mention that both Club Monaco and BCBG have copied the Alexander Wang style of a t-shirt, and have done a fabulous job of it. Definitely worth it.

    All images provided by Net a Porter, Shopbop and J.Crew.

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