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NEW COLOR TREND FOR 2018 AMAZING & DARING
NEW COLOR TREND A new color trend is named every by the color institute Pantone . Therefore 2018 is no different .In fact nobody knows more about naming a color trend than the experts at the Patone color institute . The Pantone Color Institute is a consulting service. Moreover Pantone forecasts global color trends and advises companies...Continue reading→
THE GOLDEN GLOBES: BLACK DRESSES , PROTEST AND EXCITING SILHOUETTES
PROTEST AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES The Golden Globe Awards 2018, were hosted by Seth Meyers at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 7. Since I'm a huge fan of the Red Carpet I always tune into the awards shows . However this year is a little different for those of us who love the traditional Red...Continue reading→
Phantom Thread : A fabulous feast of 1950’S Fashion
PHANTOM THREAD Darlings you know I love fashion and film. Therefore nothing delights me more than a movie that is at least partially about fashion. Hence " Phantom Thread " is a near perfect fashion film. This film is set in London in the 1950's , in the lost world of English couture. While fashion...
FASHION 2017 AND WHY IT IS BRAVE ,BOLD AND EMPOWERED
FASHION 2017 ... Fashion 2017 was a ground breaking year . First and foremost it stands out as the year women discovered their power. First we saw a call to action with the Women's March in January. Second came the empowering voices of the #meetoo movement in fall. In fact women called out the seats...Continue reading→
LUXURY FASHION; THE DO’S & DON’TS OF LUXURY SALES
LUXURY FASHION SALES Luxury fashion is on sale. My darlings it's not always easy to be the promoter of luxury fashion. In my opinion I do have a strong bias for top quality goods. Since many of you who are familiar with me , you will know I have a mantra " buy quality for...
NEW YEARS DRESSES NOW ON SALE
NEW YEARS DRESSES THAT SAY WOW Darlings New Years dresses are the thing myths are made of . Obviously we all put a huge amount into New Years Eve . Apparently welcoming a New Year is a huge deal . While I may sound a little cynical . I love nothing more than a room...
HOW FEATHERS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND
HOW FEATHERS MADE COSTUMES FABULOUS How feathers have missed the fashion trend until now I'm not sure . Since you all know that I am a fan of old Hollywood and Hollywood costumes, it's not a big stretch that I love feathers. In fact feathers are part of the golden age of Hollywood . For...
BEING STYLISH; 15 TIPS TO MAKE YOU STYLISH
BEING STYLISH Being stylish can be learned . Darlings when left alone most girls who have any flare end up with a personal style . However what do stylish women have in common ? First and foremost they wear their clothes with deliberation. Therefore everything is thought out and has a place. Contrary to popular...
About Me
Launched in 2015 "Dress the Part" jandrewspeaks.com is for all you fashion students, fashionista's and fashion lovers. If you love fashion and style you'll be right at home here.
"Who Am I"
Firstly and most importantly I am a lover of Fashion. As a confirmed mommy's boy I learned sewing from my home seamstress mother. From a very young age I loved to design create and explore the world of fashion and costume . I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, in Costume Design and Art History. After working as a theatrical costume designer , teacher and artist , I have recently dedicated myself to writing this blog .
I live in Vancouver , Canada with my partner Angelo. A great life begins with a purpose , my first priority is my partner and family and my second is meaningful work. In fact Dress The Part started with an idea to spread my love of fashion and sharing my expertise and knowledge. Hence this is my meaningful work.