DIY WINTER looks

december issue

Toronto alt Style magazine

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DIY WINTER looks

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Photography by Christine Sherry. Models: Elizabeth Millis and Catherine Walshaw. Styling by Angels.

When you roll out of bed on Christmas morning and make your way down the stairs of your parent’s house in the sub-urbs, the most important thing on your mind is comfort. Mom pours you a mimosa, dad hands you a present to unwrap, and as your beautiful dog snuggles up beside you, you take

comfort in the fleece housecoat that envelopes you.

As we prepare for every minute detail of that precious mo-ment that comes once a year, it becomes apparent how calculated our decision making when it comes to Christmas pajamas has really become.

So what are the top picks from our angels?

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Elizabeth is wearing our handmade headband, assorted Hello Kitty

merch, and Jeffrey Campbell rainbow foam heels.

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PAJAMASCartoon CharactersIs it Nostalgia? Or maybe our childhood selves may have found themselves deprived of such cherished merchandise growing up and now live vicariously through our adult bod-ies. Either way, Sailor Moon, Hello Kitty, and Spiderman, come to me.

Turtle NecksTraditionally sleepwear is low cut to prevent breathing from becoming restricted while in bed. However- if you can find a loose fitting turtle neck, step your game up and invest. Not only will it make for warmer nights when the radiator breaks, but it is a scientifically proven fact that angels prefer the cut.

OUTDOORSDIY PATCHES we can’t help but notice how popu-lar the trend of embellishing winter toques with slogans and logos has become. Everyone from Chanel to Harmony Kar-ine is doing it. As much as we love the look, choosing your own patches has always been half the fun for us, so why let someone else do it? Tracking down interesting patches can be hard and expensive these days, however if you go onto ebay you will find suppliers that sell patches for loose change in bulk or in singles.

For the toque or headband itself, we recommend China Town surpluses, Honest Ed’s and most discount retailers.

reimagining the winter image

Catherine wears

an original Angels

headband

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graphicssweet socks AngelsSupermario stars and moonsRemember when your family unwrapped your first super Nintendo system? Wasn’t it under the Christmas tree? Why not honour that memory in the coziest way possible? Graph-ic socks!

embellishmentsSparkle spike and shineSay goodbye to old fashioned tasteSay hello to my newest “ting”. Why sacrifice your cuteness in order to remain acceptable to your grandmother’s gener-ation? Will she even be there this December when you and the girls go out for the night on tinsel town? Probably not. Get those killer heels on girl, it’s your time to spike, sparkle and shine.

NecessaryAccessories

angel’s ownwings and halos

Tcute!

stuff

shoes by Jeffrey Campbell

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We have decided that it is time for red and green to go! Our solution though? Just add blue! By using the same base colours and tinting them with blue, we feel like it transforms winter back into a wonderland. Nothing says whimsical like pastels, let alone when they’re donned by the angel at the top of your tree.

GREEN+Blue+White= jade

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RED+Blue= PurpleIt’s one of our best kept secrets that jade pairs perfectly with purple, and we’re glad to finally share it with our angels just in time for the holiday season. Look to pair your accessories with your party clothes based on this pallet, and see the joy your cuteness heralds.

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Childhood MemoriesFrom Archie to Jughead, Betty’s unite!Paper-crowns and Hello Kitty prints.We like to make our own “Christmas crackers” and fill them up with our own flavour of goodies.

choosing new motifs

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the nutcrackerSugarplum makeoversRedecorating old nutcrackers is a fun way to get your friends together to do something engaging and seasonal. The nostalgia will be appreciated by all.

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metal JeweleryYES, we made our own metal jewelery, and we did it at home. Learn to solder and you can pour out your own ring shapes, create wood like designs, and join plates.

materials

Soldering IronElectrical SolderMetal Plates (found in craft and beading sections)Pin closures for broochesRhinestones

1. Go to the store and pick up some basic cards to start with2.Take some old magazines and cut out images you love3. Using glitter glue, adorn the card with your cutouts4. Silver and Gold markers make the perfect details5. Send 3 weeks in advance to prevent getting delayed by the peak mailing season!

Snail mailCollage Christmas Cards

-+ gift making guide

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