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Chasing tasteful tails

Peter Cottontail keeps up with spring style in haute headbands

By Stephanie Trembath,
Life and Style Editor

, aybe it’s thanks to the hype surrounding

Mie in Wonderland, but it seems all
designers are taking their inspiration
from little furry animals and fancy florals. Rather
than falling down a rabbit hole, many stylists
showcased a number of haute headbands in their
fall collection of 2009 that have hopped their way
down the runway for this year’s spring collection.
Peter Cottontail would be jealous of these frisky
furs and colorful ears.
Louis Vuitton sent his fall fashion models

out in leather tights, colourful pouf skirts, nude
gloss, and a number of bold accessories which
included a pair of juicy pink bunny ears. Worn
knotted in a messy bun, Vuitton’s bunny brigade
influenced a whole new line of haute headbands
that are reminiscent of our furry little friends from
Bambi. The trend started when Marc Jacobs noted
that Bunny ears were exactly what were needed to
complete his desired look and began designing his
ears in over thirty different colors including beige,
turquoise, hot pink, black, and dark purple.

“I like the kind of Playboy, French coquette
aspect to it,” Jacobs said. “It’s stylish and cheeky,
and adds a touch of playful glamour to any special
occasion”.

Since Vuitton’s show in 2009, many designers
are capturing their own little creatures and
designing hot head accessories. Maison Michel,

a studio in Paris which carries chic headwear and
hats, designed petite headbands in the shape of
mouse ears in delicate lace and silk for a more
romantic look. Models from VOGUE, ELLE, and

’ NUMERO, each sported different styles of bunny,

cat, and even Minnie Mouse ears in the 2009/2010
fashion layouts.

Cute, classy, and flirty, Vuitton’s bunny ears
have captured the runway for spring style. Worn
with tousled locks and nude lips, this quirky
trend looks best when paired with little or no
other accessories (think a big necklace or over-
sized ring), and clothes with a more masculine
edge. Anything too cutesy or girly will make you
look like an oversized child playing dress-up for
Halloween; leather pants, boy-cut blazers, and bold
colors balance sex appeal with style.

 

Stylish in sportswear

Lululemon too mainstream; Douglas College student sports chic

Adidas gear

 

By Stephanie Trembath,
Life and Style Editor

arch was in like a lamb
and went out like a lion,
which makes this time of

year all the more miserable seeing
final papers and exams are all coming
up within the next couple of weeks.
Pulling all nighters, drinking old
microwave coffee, and eating greasy
food to get the creative juices flowing
are all typical of student life in the
final months of semester. In leaving
assignments to the last possible
minute it’s best to maximize your
time in minimizing what you’re
doing in the morning, which includes
putting together a nice outfit.

The easiest way to look
presentable for class after spending
all night with your face glued to

10

the computer screen and your room
stacked with books you should have
cracked twelve weeks ago is to throw
on an outfit that looks like you belong
on a swim or volleyball team. Athletic
never goes out of style and dozing off
in class is not nearly as comfortable
when you’re wearing jeans.

Nicole Lapins, who is currently
enrolled in Douglas College’s Sports
Science program, relies on her comfy
clothes when she’s running late,
and says that as long as your hair
looks nice it’s all good. Wearing one
of Adidas spring jackets in white,
gold, and soft grey, Nicole prefers
brands like Reebok and Adidas over
Lululemon Athletica.

“Everyone has those Lulu
sweaters and stretch pants. I don’t
like looking like everyone else all the
time.”

 

 

Nicole Lapins