Dresses are like boyfriends ...

Submitted by Claudia on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 17:35

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We had a lot of fun coming up with this line! First there was, "Dresses are like boyfriends ... if they are cheap they won't last the season" or " ... they have to make you look good yet give you the freedom to move " or ... they have to fit you and not the other way around." But our favorite was "Dresses are like boyfriends ... if you don't love them they end up going to your sister."

There is something thrilling about getting the right dress ... you know the one ... the one your friends comment on whenever you wear it. And there is nothing that can transform you like the perfect dress - when you put the right one on, the result is instantaneous, you just know it ... it feels perfect!

But, finding that dress is not always easy because dresses are individual and the same dress can look completely different on someone else. So finding the right one for you can take time ... and sometimes you need help. That is where we like to brag about our Simone dresses and the help that we can give you to find the one that is right for you ... and your lifestyle and your figure. When you find it ... you want it to last.

We design a lot of dresses at Plum but we do not make that many in each style. They are carefully made right here in Vancouver where we can watch each step. Take a look at some of what we have this Spring!

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Plum Loves the Boyfriend Blazer!

Submitted by alicia on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 14:40

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Tags: boyfriend blazer Tobias

We asked the girls at Plum to show us how they'd wear the boyfriend blazer. These are the wonderful photos we were sent, way to go ladies! You all look fabulous!

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Burnout T's BOGO is selling fast at Plum!

Submitted by Claudia on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 18:06

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Why are they called Burnout T’s?

Burnout is the process of removing or "burning out" fibers in a fabric in a specific pattern, leaving others intact.

The burnout effect gives the fabric a semi sheer lacy look which results in a tee shirt that is very soft and light. The tee's are then over printed with beautiful florals, artful watercolour or baroque motifs to name a few... Plum has an incredible selection of prints all of which are exclusive to us.

Wear them with jeans and a knock-out boy-friend jacket. Many of our customers have come in and bought four because the 9 prints are exclusive to Plum. For a short time only we are offering a BOGO (Buy One Get One) at $42 each until March 20.

How do they do it? It is a process of removing fiber in the garment. They produce a pattern on a fabric by printing with a substance that will destroy one or more of the fibers present, but not the others. Fiber Etch is used to eat cellulose fibers and works well on rayon/silk, hemp/silk and other blends of cellulose protein fabrics.

Plum's BOGO deal on plum.ca. ... read the full post and reader comments

Mixing Prints

Submitted by lindsay on Sat, 01/15/2011 - 01:00

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Mixing prints is a playful way to add personality and style to your wardrobe. The art in not looking like a walking optical illusion is in considering a few easy guidelines:

Even if oversized is in this season, you still want to look like you are well put together. Fit is the important guideline in dressing well and this is no exception. Frumpy, ill-fitting garments will only make you look like the only reason you are jumping on this trend is because you are out of laundry soap.

Mixing prints of differing scales is an easy way to begin styling your prints. For instance, thinly striped knit top, layered under a cozy thick striped cardigan is approachable. Considering the scales of some prints, such as a houndstooth, you can really consider these to be a solid, so you can be more brazen with your other print.

Colour is also key in mixing patterns. Having your prints in a similar colour range will allow them blend together enough while still maintaining visual interest. Or, by pairing a neutral pattern with a brightly coloured pattern, the prints won’t compete for the eye’s attention so they will work together in a way that’s easy on the eyes.

Once you have these three guidelines in mind, consider the nature of the pattern and find your own combo through trial and error. Florals and stripes are classic examples if you are in a French mood (C’est tres chique! ) While stripes of varying sizes and scales are a beginner mixer’s dream and very nautical in Spring. Mix ikat prints with stripes, plaids with leopard, in small or large doses. The real trick is to be confident and have fun! ... read the full post and reader comments

spring trend report - sheer

Submitted by alicia on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 12:15

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There were many sheer pieces in the Spring 2011 Ready To Wear lines that were both romantic and sexy. Many pieces were shown in neutrals and bright colourful prints including blouses, skirt, and dresses.

Try pairing a sheer floral Plum blouse with a pair of trousers or denim this Spring!