issue 18 / volume 40 life & style // 11

How to wear your heart on your sleeve—literally

» The dreamy appeal of romantic word fashion

 

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f you're a romantic like me,
then nothing thrills you more
than seeing your favourite stores

: ideas like love into bold fashion

Sharon Miki : accessories. This “Vaffanculo”
Humour Editor : bangle is the perfect example—
M4 humour

: the Italian looks classy on the

: wrist, while the message is

: loosely translated to a succinct
: “fuck off” Ah, romance.

: XO

transformed into a whimsical : ; ; ;
pink-and-red confection of love; Graphic T-shirt by American
in honour of the day of amour, _ Eagle, $27.77

Even better? The boost in my
absolute fave sartorial guilty
pleasure: word and slogan-based
fashion. I’m not talking T-shirts
with Family Guy catchphrases,
per se. I just love to wear a witty
quote or ironic statement on my
chest to show off how much I
love (and love to hate) love. Here
are my picks for this Valentine’s
Day.

: Even if youre no gossip girl, how
: can you resist the sweetly simple
: sentiment behind this lovely

: tee? The classic shape, slightly

: loose fit, and go-with-anything

: grey will gives this top post-

: Valentine’s staying power in your
: wardrobe, whilst also showing

: your loved one exactly what you
want to do after class.

: LAmour, sweet l'amour

Kiss, love, fuck... : "
Vaffanculo Bangle by Caia : Jersey bodysuit by H&M,
Jewels, $239 : $19.95

Caia Jewels is a new line of
jewellery launched last year

by one of the most enigmatic
fashion bloggers-turned-
designer, Chiara Ferragni. While
the jewels are certainly out of
my budget at the moment, I love
the way these pieces turn vulgar

Games are for kids—love is for

; those who can pull offa fitted

: bodysuit. This long-sleeved

: marled jersey bodysuit features a
: romantic scoop neckline and the
word “LAMOUR’ on the front.

: Turns out love is cheap, too—

: this wordy piece is under $20.

 

 

 

Single and ready to drink alil

» Cocktails for drinking with your single gals n’ pals

Natalie Serafini
Assistant Editor
M assistant
@theotherpress.ca

 

Wre better than
friends? Friends with

drinks in hand! Show some

appreciation for your pals

: the blender and process until
: smooth. Strain the mixture
: througha sieve and into a

: pitcher, discarding any seeds.

: Use the remaining kiwias
: a garnish for your glasses.

Pink Lemonade Margarita
: — because a Lonely Hearts

: the fridge for minimum one

: hour before serving, or blend
: mixture with ice fora frozen
: version. Serve, with ice, in

: salt-rimmed glasses with

: alime wedge to garnish.

Tom Collins — because
: who needs every Tom,

by mixing them upa few : Club isn’t complete with- : Dick, and Harry when

cocktails this Valentine’s Day. : out tequila and a pinch : you've got Tom Collins!
: of Valentine’s Day pink : Ice

Kiwi Colada — because : 1(12 ounce) can frozen : 3shots seltzer

a ki-wee bit ofrum isas : pink lemonade con- : 1shot lemon juice

good asa wee bit of bum : centrate, thawed : 2shots gin

5 peeled kiwis, divided : 3 (12 ounce) cans of cold : Mix up in individual

3 cups ice : water, using the empty : glasses, garnish

1/4 cup light rum : pink lemonade can : with twist of lemon
1/4 cup Midori : 1(12 ounce) bottle of tequila

3 tablespoons cream : 6 ounces Grand Marnier (use

of coconut : the 12-ounce pink lemonade

1(8-ounce) can crushed : canand fill halfway)

pineapple in juice, undrained : Ice cubes

Slice up four of your kiwis into : Salt to rim the glass

quarters, and put them ina
blender. Place the remaining
kiwi to the side. Add ice and
the rest of the ingredients to

: 1lime, sliced into wedges
: Mixall of the ingredients
: (minus ice cubes, salt, and
: lime) ina pitcher. Chill in