The Toronto Star created a funny video capturing stuff people say during fashion week.
My observations - didn't know fashion people said, "Oh my God" so much and I'm guilty of it as well. See if you can spot me in the clip. Enjoy!
Today, just a few weeks prior the start of spring, FLARE.com has published a story called “Bloggers: Style Spring Shoes” which features me alongside my fashion blogging counterparts, such as Nelia of Style Blog and Sharon of Backseatstylers – I’m in the #9 spot click here to view.
It’s always a great compliment to be asked to participate in fashion related stories, even greater when it’s a respected magazine like FLARE.
We were asked to provide a picture of ourselves in a spring-inspired outfit and our shoe of choice. The online piece shows a range of shoe styles and outfits the bloggers chose to wear; some leaned towards more whimsical footwear designs, others colour-blocking or a monochromatic look.
Initially when I was contacted by FLARE I had no idea what to wear or which shoes to choose, a theme pretty common when I’m asked to show-off my style. Oh the pressure! In the end I decided to highlight my love for the season’s trend of colour-blocking and donned my very first online shoe purchase, a pair of sandals by Camilla Skovgaard which I wrote about back in June.
In my closet:
Special thanks to Ryan Michael Cheung, Assistant Digital Editor at FLARE, for including me on this piece. Photo credit: Michelle Kennedy.
Yes, you read the title of this blog entry right. I hosted a TV segment for Much Music’s #trending show and it aired this past weekend. YAY!!!
As a teenager I remember being glued to Much Music immediately after returning home from elementary and high school. Back then I religiously watched shows now long forgotten by the modern teenager, such as Electric Circus, Rap City and Da Mix with Master T – ahh, those were the days!
Who would have thought life would come full circle and I would be asked to host a fashion segment on the TV station I grew up on? Not me.
#trending looks at the latest music videos, celebrities, fashion, personal style and beauty tips – basically what's trending right now.
The segment was filmed in November at The Bay Queen Street and focused on flat shoes; it was a great and also educational experience working with Tim (producer) and Jamie (camera man) from Much Music.
Talking on camera is not an easy task; initially, I was a little nervous because I didn’t want to mess up badly and waste valuable time. However, Tim and Jamie were super nice, asked me questions related to shoes and gave me a lot of pointers - I became comfortable in no time!
The segment turned out really well and on Friday my family and I gathered around the TV and watched it. To check out my TV debut click on the words "See All" to the right of the side bar. My segment is #30. Enjoy! http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/trending/ontrending/.
I've been quoted in an article that's appeared in the Toronto Star's Moneyville.ca section... on shopping of course. Check out my advice on outlet shopping, "Tips for getting most from an outlet-store marathon."
For the second season in a row, I’ll be working with the online team at Globalnews.ca to help cover the spring/summer 2012 runway shows at LG Fashion Week.
The first time I worked with Global News’ online team was back in March where they chose a select group of fashion insiders to bring audiences up-to-the minute tweets from the runway. This time around, I’ll be writing a few blog entries for them to cover some of the shows for the ss2012 season; click here to see my very own profile page on Globalnews.ca!
I always find it a great compliment when respected new outlets approach me to do a bit of writing for them and it’s great to partner backup with Globalnews.ca.
To read my blog entries and see some of the coverage of LG Fashion week visit Global Fashion.
FLARE.com, Canada’s most popular fashion and beauty website, is currently featuring me along with a group of bloggers from across the country in an online article titled, “Wear Canada: Blogger Edition.” We were asked to wear our favourite Canadian pieces/brands and to show off our personal style – I’m #16, click here to view my spot!
The article heralds in the start of the s/s 2012 runways shows for Toronto Fashion Week by gathering over 20 bloggers and I’m in good company with people such as Nelia Belkova of Styleblog.ca, Sharon Ng-Hayes of Backseatstylers and Danielle Meder of Final Fashion.
When I was contacted by FLARE the first thought that came to mind was, “What am I going to wear?!” Near panic almost set in on what to choose, but at that moment I looked over to my closet and saw my OBJECT leather shirt hanging in plain view. Ever since I purchased this shirt from the collection’s trunk show I find every excuse to wear it out, so it was a no brainer to make it part of my outfit.
To balance out the black leather shirt, I paired it with a bright green tulip skirt from Zara and another colourful neutral, a handbag from Nella Bella.
In my closet:
Medium magazine, Canada’s style and beauty community is currently featuring me in an online piece called, “Blogger of the Week.”
I was interviewed by the lovely Brigid Towler who shocked me with a very kind introduction, describing me as the “essence of class” and a “Toronto stunner” – damn!
You can read the full article here, Blogger of the Week- The Souls of My Shoes.
The good fortune keeps on rolling in. On Friday morning, I and this blog received another media mention, this time it was in the Toronto Star. Holy amazing!
Here’s the link: At fashion week, fresh young things inspire old pros with poignant style sense
“From March 28 to April 2, Globalnews.ca is blogging each day of the fashion extravaganza. Follow our live coverage as our experts and those with a true love for fashion bring you insider updates from the city’s most highly anticipated fashion event of the year.
Click here to join our coverage of Toronto Fashion Week 2011
Read it on Global News: Toronto Fashion Week | LGFW 2011 | Live coverage contributors.”
Andrew Sardone, fashion/design writer for NOW Magazine, contacted me along with two other Toronto fashion bloggers to be included in the publication’s fall fashion feature just in time for LG Fashion Week. The moment I heard this I was overjoyed to be selected.
Approximately four years ago Sardone picked out a handful of local bloggers, such as Tommy Ton (Jak & Jil), Anita Clarke (I Want – I Got) and Danielle Meder (Final Fashion) for a similar feature; all are now well established and respected in the scene. Sardone has the knack for being forward thinking and has his finger on the blogging pulse, and I was honoured to be chosen – thanks Andrew!
I’m in very good company for this feature with fellow fashion bloggers Kevin Naulls of Dressed for Dinner and Stefania Yarhi of Textstyles.
For your reading pleasure here is the article online, Toronto fashion bloggers: the new class.
What I wore:
Special thanks to Juan Carlos of Magnolia for supplying me with the clothes and to Tricia Campbell-Hall for her expert styling tips – it’s nice to have talented friends.
