February 15, 2022,
Something that most people around the globe have in common is traveling to Canada and having a great experience.
Memories to last a lifetime.
Friendships that last forever as well.
It is such a mountainous majestic country blessed with incredible natural beauty and progressive large invigorating cities.
The world is changing, swiftly, but in terms of civility, more than most, Canada still appears to show the world how to lead the way.
Peacefully.
Wonderfully.
Thus, it is no surprise that we have become fascinated with a very elegant and highly influential Canadian Blogger, Vlogger and Fashionista.
Allana Davison has an official Youtube channel named Allana Davison where she uploads vlogs related to fashion, lifestyle, and makeup and has attracted more than 650,000 subscribers.
In addition, she is an Instagram super star as she has a verified Instagram account named allanarama where she has accumulated more than 278,000 followers.
We were watching her channel and she surprised us with two wardrobe definitions that we are finally catching up to.
Here goes. Don’t laugh, okay?
The bralette is a lightweight bra without an underwire, designed primarily for comfort.
Nice idea.
Bralettes are also sometimes worn as an outerwear top, and are also designed as undershirts for younger teen girls.
In the 2010s and early 2020s, bralettes and soft bras started gaining in popularity, at the expense of underwired and padded bras.
The story has it that some brands such as Victoria’s Secret failed to follow this trend and adjust; as a result of which their sales decreased significantly.
In 2017, the sales of cleavage-boosting bras fell by 45% while, at Marks & Spencer, sales of wireless bras grew by 40%.
Some have attributed the rising popularity of bralettes to a new focus on the “athletic body, health and well-being”, more than “about the male gaze,” while others suggest a connection to the #MeToo movement.
The Bralette also became popular during the COVID-19 lockdowns due to a focus on comfort while working from home.
We appreciate the insight Allana.
As we watch her channel, we are impressed at how she uses men’s clothing, like jeans, and adapts them so well to her wardrobe.
Then there is the bodysuit. We had a different vision when we have heard this term.
A bodysuit is a one-piece form-fitting or skin-tight garment that covers the torso and the crotch, and sometimes the legs, hands, and feet, and cannot be used as a swimsuit.
The bodysuit was a progression from the leotard.
It was presented in the United States after 1950 by fashion designer Claire McCardell.
It was worn as a blouse or T-shirt. The first recognized bodysuit was worn by Bettie Page in the 1950s, and was a trademark attire of the Playboy Bunnies from the 1960s, as well as Wonder Woman in the animated series Super Friends and Lynda Carter‘s television series
The style of a basic bodysuit is similar to a one-piece swimsuit and a leotard, though the materials may vary.
A combination of both.
A bodysuit, unlike a swimsuit or leotard, has snaps, hooks or velcro at the crotch.
Probably a little too much detail, but since we are here, the Thong or T-front thong bodysuits usually have the crotch opening moved up to the front to underbelly area to increase the wearer’s comfort.
A bodysuit may have sleeves and varying shoulder strap and collar styles. Bodysuits can be made from a number of fabrics, including cotton, lace, nylon, etc. In general, textile bodysuits include expandable fiber such as spandex for a better fit to the shape of the body.
It is a great inspiration for you to workout in how closely they hug the body.
They of course look wonderful on Allana. Everything does.
Now for some style tips.
A bodysuit is normally worn with trousers or a skirt.
The top, torso part may act as a top for the smooth line it gives or because it cannot become untucked from trousers or skirt. They may also be worn generally by women as underwear, activewear, or foundation garments.
Unlike a leotard, a bodysuit is not usually considered a form of athletic wear.
They can be very stylish though.
Allana has a very good eye for the fashion details.
The team at neoreach.com is very impressed with and summarizes, “This Canadian-born city girl is a fashion icon. On her highly followed Instagram, she shares fashion and beauty inspiration. She owns the brand Uncle Studios and designs simple garments that are all made in Canada. In addition, she has become increasingly popular on YouTube, where she shares fashion and beauty advice to the masses. She’s a must-follow on Instagram!”
So, we are intrigued by this Uncle Studios.
Here is their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unclexstudios/?hl=en
And their website https://unclexstudios.com/
Based in Toronto, they inspire, “Uncle Studios strives to create pieces, events, and content that make you feel like U and Who U Want To Be. We invite you on this journey with US.”
We would love to go on that journey. And journey with Allana as a guide.
Here is her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewjCoiB__Fikintrj0uLfg
Understandably we need to keep watching.
So where can you purchase many of the fashion items that she speaks of?
She appears to be enamored with Zara.
Zara is a Spanish apparel retailer based in Arteixo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
The company specializes in fast fashion, and products include clothing, accessories, shoes, swimwear, beauty, and perfumes. It is the largest company in the Inditex group, the world’s largest apparel retailer.
Zara as of 2017, manages up to 20 clothing collections a year.
At zara.com they share their philosophy, “The customer is at the heart of our unique business model, which includes design, production, distribution, and sales, through our extensive retail network. Zara has an ongoing commitment to its customers around the world in providing an excellent customer experience to all.
Zara is one of the biggest international fashion companies, and it belongs to Inditex, one of the world’s largest distribution groups.”
Very impressive.
Allana has great taste. As always.
So we keep watching.
Chalk it up to another enchanting and memorable Canadian experience.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bralette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodysuit
https://neoreach.com/top-canadian-influencers-instagram/#2_Farah_Dhukai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zara_(retailer)
https://www.zara.com/us/en/z-company-corp1391.html?v1=11112
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