The brighter the better

This heatwave is killing me. Specifically as a hyperhidrosis sufferer but partly because as I find myself back in the city, I just want to be by a lake/pool and here in Montreal, that proves quite difficult. With schools out for the summer, making an attempt to sit poolside also welcomes dirty children running over my body while I just try and relax while drinking my DC (or diet coke for those who don't know the abbrev.) and reading the highly recommended -and darkly hysterical- Lolita by Nabokov. It's a nightmare. So, I'm sticking to my lovely little garden on my balcony and getting lost in Humbert's fantastical road trip. Oh, and putting together silly and equally colourful outfits.

Along with the rest of the world, I've been following closely the stories of the day, Strauss-Kahn, acquitted baby-killer and party mom Casey Anthony and finally, my favourite, the demise of the News of the World tabloid and downfall of Rupert Murdoch's empire with the help of The Guardian newspaper-yippeeeee!! Charlie Brooker explains this well...

What really has been keeping me nice and occupied, is the Cobra Snake's shop. A hipster's paradise, filled with pages and pages of vintage rocker tees, cropped skirts, kooky shades, sexy girls, Peaches Geldof and men in drag. At least just have a look. Especially at this chick. She scares me a bit.

 oh style rookie...where the heck did you get this?? But it's so summery!! :D

 A bit of nudity never hurt anyone. sukiwaterhouseXjameskelly_purplediary.

Saw this at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Ti amo Fellini you crazy man.

Apparently yellow is a 'big colour' of the season. so here you go.

OK KIDS! I better head off. Gotta work on my tan and record some tunes. Stay 'tuned'. Oy.

XX BIAS 

Look 1: Vince silk knit T, H&M tangerine skinnies, vintage blue suede pumps, vintage snakeskin belt

Look 2: Spitalfields market flower sun dress

Look 3: D&G specs, DKNY bandeau, vintage lemon blazer, zara pleated skirt, YSL brogues

gratuitous man-repelling.

 Oh boy. If Leandra could see me now.


Mental UK-inspired facinator, sure to repel. Check.


Over-the-top all over sequined jacket with exaggerated shoulders. Check...

 Crazy-ass vagine-enhancing silky and high waisted trousers. Oh yes. Check.


To be honest, I quite enjoy walking down the street, with a mad strut on, behind my shades and noticing all the 'jealous' faces. HA HA!

As the rain has been consistently falling for about three days and according to my iPhone and the weather network, we are destined to enjoy this misery for the rest of the week. But, no bother, I'll just put on silly outfits and dance around and show them to all of you and the new things I have found over the past little while.

Terra Plana juniper nude and quilted heels www.terraplana.com

Ok now add a bit of something extra shiny just for good measure!

Anyways, enough dress up...here's the round up...

Ira Cohen is an amazing photographer who has been documenting the movers and shakers for the past 50 odd years from a different, psychedelic and intimate perspective. The man spent the 1960s in Tangiers amongst the company of William S. Burroughs and Paul Bowles while experiencing,... 

       well, what do you expect to experience with the drug/alcohol addicted author? I'll just leave that to your imagination, or check out wikipedia. 

He passed away past this month and The Guardian (link) is displaying an offering of his diverse life's work. Here's a favourite of mine of Burroughs with a python, check it as well as a few other gems:

                                           

 Allen Ginsberg

 Jimi Hendrix

 "Master Musicians"

"Street Urchin" (literally what this oeuvre is called .... can I bum a cig?)

Ira Cohen_credit: The Guardian

Next, this is a bit silly but pretty funny. I'm not a fan of Jen Aniston, I find her rather irritating actually with her perfect figure (in that orange viv westwood number) and water promoting. 
She just did a viral video with SmartWater that seriously made me laugh out loud. Maybe this rain is getting to me but for a giggle:

Jen Aniston goes viral for Smartwater

Now this may be a bit late in the game but the film by David Lachapelle Rize (link) came on the other night and I really got into it. Aside from the rock hard bodies of these dancers, the opening of the film reads: the footage in this film has not been sped up in any way. Serious talent. 

Alice Ridley's Amazing Grace (who interestingly-or not really actually-was last seen on America's Got Talent) was stunning as I am currently appreciating the gospel. 
I love the rest of the soundtrack as well, even Aggy makes an appearance, bless her. Also, Dizzee Rascale track 'Fix Up, Look Sharp' is fun. Check it out if you haven't already!


On more music news, a producer friend who has been producing up and coming talent in the UK and writing for #1 pop bands has shared a little gem with me. BlakStar is this sexy young thing from up north who has been touted as the English Drake, only better looking. Is that even possible? Check out the band Playground Mafia 

Have a listen here to BlakStar's own tracks:

FROM POSITION TO IGNITION

Sexy break-it-down, bump 'n grind RnB tune with sweet flow and loop. HOT.

U KNOW HOW WE DO ft jamz

Wicked fun dance tune. If you like a little hip hop/electro/rap, you'll get into this. Très catchy.

EdTempleton_collage credit: purple_diary.com

Give me some gaga any day. Especially when she's looking this mental!!

Have to say this, never seen gaga's boobs look so good! Normally seen squished, taped, or mummified beyond recognition, these tatas look bright and perky. Also loving the motif, veil & cape, so Phantom of the Opera! Well played.

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I LOVE KEITH HARRING! 

Hommage to my childhood t shirts!

LaraStoneXVMag. Love it! So hot.

TomFord_Giancarlo_ValentinoXTerryRichardson. 

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I'll end there with a bit of colour as an appreciation for all the wonderful bright cosmic colours that have arrived for spring. I heart colour blocking. So fun.


Oh, and this.

credit: TerryRichardson

Well it wouldn't be Bitch in a Suit without a bit of vulgarity.


Don't forget your umbrella.


xx BIAS




shoes: Terra Plana
harem trousers: H&M
Vintage sequinned jacket: Vintage 69
Bra: Lejaby 
Fascinator & headband: LC
Necklace & belt: Vintage gift & bubby

Who wears the pants?

 Apparently Bitch in a Suit does.


Also, I know haters be hatin' but check out the faux PS1 by Mossimo X Target.

Until I can afford the $1600 for the real thing (preferably in python red) I am enjoying this very practical bag.

Perfect for running around Bonnaroo this summer I think! Woop!

Also rocking this perfect SS11 Essie in what I like to call, Tiffany blue. 

Last week it was highlighter pink from the same brand, my hand looks a bit funny but I loved this colour!! So fun and fluorescent!

Paired with a vintage lemon blazer from Local 23 (23, rue Bernard O) with heightened shoulders and these silky harem trousers from H&M get loads of stares and I love it.

Can't go wrong with a chunky heeled suede purple pump. Nope, definitely not.

Designs by Naomi is a wonderful little shop in Yorkville in Toronto. This large glittery heart which always garners a few compliments and comes from this spunky designer. I recently made a stop here and snapped this dress. The beaded eyelashes and ruby red lips are wonderful.

Montrealer Rick Genest with Gaga givin'er, but check out the country version, LOVE!!!

Lady Gaga-Born This Way (Country Version)

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xx BIAS

My little secret

Bitch in a Suit giving good face in fierce fur from...my little secret and I'm not giving it away!

Follow me into the most fabulous gem in all of Montreal. Unfortunately, I have been sworn to secrecy on all things holy to not divulge but please enjoy.

This basement was filled with coats & footwear stemming from the 30s-90s. I tried on about 20 different coats in long fox fur, original 50s London Fog trenches, and short bomber leopard. faboosh.

can't go wrong with a bit of mink.

Taking you upstairs, the store is brimming with imported heritage pieces such as handmade quilts, fascinators, jewelry, couture and pieces like this clutch which had flower appliqué pressed behind a plastic cover and a dusty rose lining. So precious.

This place was brimming (pun intended) with an assortment of delicate headpieces like this 70s turban. The positioning of this particular piece of art on is not attributed to my 'fro but due to the foam pieces inside creating that height and shape. Love the pleating as well.

as you can see there are little treasures found in every nook and cranny.

Having a Joan Crawford moment...this one was velvet and real leopard from the 60s.

In addition to the fashion, there was vintage furniture, china, a room of lace, lamps and lampshades, photos and paintings and tons more. We were there for about two hours but I could have spent a week in this place.

I also got these face masks from a wonderful person who was recently in Seoul. I'm very excited to have a little green tea refresher. I can't understand the instructions but I love the little photos, so funny. Thanks CJM! xxx

Getting involved in a few projects in the upcoming weeks, so far, I am very excited to introduce you to Mademoiselle À Montréal. A fabulous collective of the modern feminists, divas like you and me who like to keep up to date on all things fashion, beauty, art, music, culture and anything else under the sun.  Check it out!

Finally, United Nude, innovative, sexy footwear hailing from UK/China, probably one of my favourite contemporary shoe companies. These shoe wizards of sustainable design completed a successful (and insane!) collaboration with Iris Van Herpen on two styles; Crystallization & Synesthesia. Loved by bloggers and celebs alike (lilo!!) these are certainly worth checking out. With a flagship in Amsterdam, NY and Shanghai as well as stores in London, Vienna, Tianjin and Guangzhou, these amazing shoes might be a bit difficult to find, but follow the link and you can find them online. 

Well done United Nude, I am in love. Will add to my collection soon :)

Enjoy the sunshine bitches!

Spring has officially sprung!!

Woop :)

xx BIAS