s/s blues

Living in a city like Montreal means that sometimes, the weather is unpredictable. One day you're tightless, wearing you favorite ra-ra skirt and loose blouse, feeling the wind in your massive hair, the next...

...

...it's flipping 'snow showering'.

At least in the UK it's predictably raining for most of the time. I know I'll need to bring my umbrella, literally every day.

xx BIAS

Dress; vintage

belt; vintage

shoes; payless (eep!)

BIAS takes the stage

Not that Bitch in a Suit needs an introduction or an explanation but I thought I would fill those of you in on the going's on with the orbital events this figure participates in. Although I wish I was more of an avid blogger (perhaps that will change...stay tuned) the music of Bitch in a Suit is really the jumping off point for this luscious diva.

Now, I don't mean to brag but seriously this event SURLESCHANTIERS ( http://www.facebook.com/surleschantiers) finally took it's climax (sorry Patti Clit & The Vulvotronics...real name, don't ask) once Bitch in a Suit took the stage.

Set in an old bathhouse (definitely the BIAS style) all the acts were from each corner of their discipline from a high maintenance band (L'Ours), fabulous acrobatics and circus freaks to pop art, the amazing Pachyderm Experience and of course, us.

Now, enough chatter, I hope you'll enjoy some photos from the gig below.

You'll note the three outfits:

1. Sequined jacket (vintage 69), 1 oversized gold earring (topshop), gold chain (gift

), black top (Fb), black tulled skirt with crinoline netting & gold chain (river island), black thigh high boots (random store on Mont Royal), oversized shades (Portobello Market)

2. Chanel-style jacket with leopard trim (Dawson College, costume dept) with handcrafted single (over) embellished shoulderpad (amazeballs), gold aviators (ray ban)

3. Fur stole (inheritance from gr.grandmother, monogrammed)

It's been a whale of a time.

Until the next show (end May) stay posted on all BIAS music and entertainment news via:

www.myspace.com/bitchinasuit

http://www.facebook.com/bias

Become a fan...i know you already are.

xxBIAS

The year in perspective?

To be honest, that title is a little misleading. I'm not really going to go over the things that inspired me to change jobs or cut my hair or move house/country or anything that sounds like a horoscope.
I decided to think about the top 3 things, or groups of things (hey, it's my blog, I make up the rules) that I might have donned which has an influence on my choices this past year...I know, very vague....keep reading.

Ok, so what we have here is a frock I've worn to death in 2009 and yet, investment piece! I like an old cocktail-style dress à la Bubby Molly (don't ask questions. You should know Bubby Molly) where you can add your own current look to it. You might be going through a terrible fashion phase at the moment (which many of you are, let's be honest, it's a new year) but if you find something to add to a simple, timeless dress, you will see many many years ahead with your now (I'm sure) smelly attire.

I chose a leather bomber (Brick Lane somewhere), tights and Longchamp. Oh, and this topshop dress has little épaulettes on the sleeves...too cute, but you can't see it here. I'll style this up for you another time for a full view.

The next divine items on this random list of 'perspective' is ethical fashion!! OK, so everyone went absolutely bananas over ethical fashion with designers or celebs (Emma Watson, Natalie Portman, Stella...obv. etc.) agreeing to design ranges and products and sticking their face to everything they could find that had the words 'ethical' or 'green'.

ethical by BIASPR featuring Terra Plana boots

I was very fortunate enough to be at the heart of the ethical fashion front lines by working for Terra Plana (followed by Soul of Africa) where I managed (thanks to my sample size feet! JOY!) to try literally every pair that was made; these Maples are by far my favorite.

We also had some wonderful friends, one being Katherine Hamnett and the girls who were very sweet to me and sent a couple Tees my way (one being the 'Stay Alive in 85' top which I happend to be wearing the same day this picture of SJPeePee was in the London Paper. When you're on a packed train, trust me, this is embarassing)

People Tree and Del Forte were also friends of the brand and although these images aren't from their collections, they are great brands to know and are inspired by their designs. Plus I just love jeggings (jeans+leggings)...you'll catch a glimpse of that here at some point...and they are toight!

Finally....American Apparel!

latest creation by BIASPR featuring American Apparel

I know it's not cool or whatever to like Dov and his saucy creations but seriously, when your butt looks that good in SHINY LEGGINGS, I beg you to shut your face.
Now, a big trend I am very much behind is VELVET. I happen to be the proud owner of this double U long sleeved velvet dress and matching stirrup (yup) leggings...no, i will not be wearing them together but I did when I first got them. I was happy to be wrapped up in velvet for an hour...then I got hot.

The next item in this set is the ice skating ballerina dress, it's just cute. What more do you want me to say? ...no bra..ok thats the real reason. Finally, the last wonderful addition to my AA personal collection is that FRINGED oversized T dress. I have it in white. I look like Dolly Parton, esp with those bad boys of mine.

Anyways, thats my year round up of things I favoured...
1. A smelly, timeless, fun dress
2. Ethical fashion..esp when free (that stuff ain't cheap!)
3. American Apparel in all its stretchy, sexed up goodness

XX BIAS

It's over.

Happy New Year fond readers!

Well the holiday season has treated us well. Making our way west, Toronto-bound was an experience. Now that we have come and gone, we have eaten, I have apparently shed some weight (stress-related I'm sure...we all know I don't know what exercise means) and drank too many glasses of Champers on NYE2009-10.

Back into reality, people tend to think of January as the 'write-off' month. Well, let's think about it; the first week is done, the second week, people are slowly checking their emails, maybe looking for a new job, eating leftovers...whatever. By the time you get to the third week, you realize January is basically over.

It's a shame really because December is pretty much the same thing.
I'm not going to write a whole thing about the fact that December pretty much ends around the 5th as people get holiday crazy, food crazy and just plain crazy but that's over and done with and not very timely in my opinion.
So, moving forward...

Kids, January is a brilliant month. You realize that there is a whole new year ahead of you, people make resolutions, eat better, stop smoking/drinking/(insert your vice here) and start appreciating the world getting back on track. We're no longer in holiday mode and-thankfully- there aren't any coming up (if you count Valentines, we are no longer speaking) so let's embrace January together.

So here's to 2010, put on that cute outfit you bought over xmas (which you probably can't get into now, greedy...), have cocktail parties with your friends, catch up with them and laugh at all the BS you each had to deal with from family members over the holidays and now:
GET-OVER-IT.

XX BIAS

velvet corseted pearl detail strapless dress-Vintage 69
elastic pyramid studded belt-Mendocino
Fold Hi leather ankle booties- United Nude

party wear. really?

So, the holiday season is upon us. As a Jew, I generally don't get too involved with all of that nonsense. Usually over the holidays, the only way I get into the spirit is with the eating bit. Most people think that over Xmas, all the Jews go to the movies and eat Chinese, but not my family or the past couple of years when I've been thrust in the situation of having to be festively cheerful.

But seriously, over the holidays the best way to stay within the seasons greetings sort of thing is to decorate and throw a dinner party.

This year, I was fortunate enough to share it with a couple of Frenchies, another Jew, my main man and some guy from Northern Ontario. The dinner itself was eventful but the best part was dressing it up.

I'm not going to call myself a Martha Stewart but nothing says the holidays like gold fake tinsel with teeny tiny gold Jewish stars on it, snowflake decorations and a couple more Manorahs and Dreidles.

Anyways, I'm sure this is all very riveting for all you out there but seriously, just know this, any chance a Jew gets to eat, drink and dress up in all the gold and lavish wear they have is a holiday they will celebrate.

Now, I am doing a more modern twist on the season's party get up. I read recently somewhere, I can't remember (Guardian? Elle? Grazia? I don't know) that separates for the parties is a good idea. Not only do you get to wear all the lovely bits on sale that you got during this fabulous time, (or on Asos where the clearance section is my year-long holiday browse) from lovely dramatic skirts and blousy tops, or perhaps you will dare the harem with a sexy plunging neckline to bring it from business to party (think: Mullets), and lots of chunky gold goodness.

So friends, try to spread that holiday cheer around...with separates.

oh and Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas

Happy Kwanza

Seasons Greetings

Feliz Nadidad

Happy Hannukka

and a very happy New Year

xx BIAS

Hot pink blouse with gold detail embellished buttons, Rokit

Structured black waffled skirt with tulle and gold faux belt, River Island

Stacked YSL brogues

One less cardinal.

Although this guy was quite annoying on stage with his Spacewolf persona (you'd know what I mean if you went to a gig), Chris Feinstein of Ryan Adams & The Cardinals (my favorite, other collabs include Santigold & Albert Hammond Jr.) has just passed away at 42 and the cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

This is sad news. Thank you Spacewolf for a great gig @ Leeds Academy. We had a good time.


http://www.nme.com/news/ryan-adams/48918

xx BIAS

Ps.
He's the one looking confused on the left.

Photo: getty images

Sex and the City 2: The promo shot verdict

Is anyone else contemplating, "what the hell are they thinking?!"
Is SJPeePee the Messiah in Ray Bans? Could they not find a more interesting look for this fashion icon...really, I could order this online from Forever 21. But I won't. Because this look is boorrrring.
After all the 80s hair and costumes -well, it is costume isn't it...I mean seriously, would any designer really want to be whole-heartedly affiliated with this atrocity...she looks like a swedish XXX film reject-I was expecting a bit more dazzle.
Anyhoo, try harder next time PeePee. We know you're the executive something-or-other on this film and have a diva-tude about your clothing choices as Carrie Bradshaw, so make some effort. We're all collectively sighing.

xx BIAS