I met the lovely DEANNA PALKOWSKI at the Mavi S/S’10 Sneak Preview last week. Her striking blue Topshop shoes with an architectural heel are what caught my eye. Any girl who has an eye for amazing shoes is a girl I have to get acquainted with! And while she previously studied acting, Deanna found her passion for fashion as a stylist at the young age of 20. Fabulous style runs in the family, her sister Alexis was a previous GOTW. Born and raised in West Vancouver, meet Deanna.

Wearing… Of course my Serena Mavi jeans, American Apparel T-shirt, Dolce & Gabbana Blazer, Topshop heels, woodlands bracelet from Nouvelle Nouvelle and my staple chains that I have acquired over the years, each with a different story.

Style notes… Eclectic Bohemian

Style icons… Coco Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Grace Coddington.

Top shops… Little Tiffany’s, Dujour, Blubird, Violet, Nouvelle Nouvelle.

Just charged on my visa… An Iphone juicer, so big but it gives me 10 times more battery life.

Prized possession… A floral rose skirt my grandmother gave me when I was 4, made me fall in love with fashion.

Beauty must-have… Highlighting cream makes your skin glow.

Wardrobe staples… High shoes and a good leather jacket.

Styling tips… Always dress for your body type, and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Current trends I’m loving… Double stacked high heels, future warrior look, hot for the runways and anything sequined.

Wish list… A good pair of summer shorts, double strapped Hermes watch.

Reading list… Vogue, TLC magazine.

Can’t live without… My family, phone, friends, and fashion.

Nicole Soon, The Style Spy

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Yeske $120 CAD

Available at Aldo

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Since we are featuring covet-worthy, yet surprisingly affordable shoes (thank you, Aldo!) all week long, I thought I would share with all of you, the shoes I’ve been lusting after for the past couple months. These Chloe Bow and Crystal Pumps are just too pretty not to love. I think I love them mainly because their prettiness is so flashy - these are not for the faint of heart - you must embrace the bows, the crystals, the studs and the height of the straps. But if you can come to terms with all of that, you’ll be walking tall, and more importantly - pretty.

Aliyah Shamsher, The Style Spy
aliyah@thestylespy.com

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Donelan $100 CAD

Available at Aldo

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