FChinedesign’s Heatwave

Come and celebrate a beautiful summer and another great season for Chinedesign! Peruse and purchase unique garments* while enjoying fresh fruits and spiked smoothies and listening/dancing to the soulful tunes of a top-ranking deejay.

*20% - 50% off the regular price except on limited editions and 2009 collection.

and please remember the usual, no guestlist = no entrance.
the venue is not the same as last time.
so holla here rsvp@chinedesign.com with full name and number of guests.

Aritzia you snooze you loose sale

george C Final Summer Reductions

These are my favourite campaign shots so far. Natasha is slowly winning me over.

via the Fashion Spot - Nina Ricci F/W 08.09 : Natasha Poly by Mario Sorrenti
images: same source

I mused about the Fall Winter 2008 - 2009 ad campaign for Prada in a post called “Linda and Prada, hmm”. The results are out and it’s not pretty.

click for larger images. The blue shoes in picture number 3 are stunning! The shoe shots are amazing though.

See the all the images here.

Adidas Top Ten Hi Tanabata

I’m loving the Jil Sander Ad Campaign. I was a fan of his collection this season. His architectural take on the collar had me hooked.

Lara Stone looks amazing in these. I’m not a big Natasha fan, but I like her profile shots.

via the Fashion Spot - Jil Sander F/W 08.09 : Natasha Poly, Lara Stone & Matvey Lykov by Willy Vanderperre
images: same source

Petite Fashionista Shopping Party
Wednesday, August 6, 2008

The First Varello & Petite Fashionista Shopping Party

Petite clothing that’s not available in Toronto Shops

Clothing that fits petites of any size sz. 0 - 12
Shoes from Sz. 5 and up

Have first dibs on Varello’s Summer Shoe Clearance

Be a part of the fun and have your fashionable picture appear on PetiteFashionista.com

Raffle: 1 free giveaway for a Personal Style Guide put together for you by Christa Jean

What: Shop from Varello’s Summer Clearance and from the “Petite Fashionista Closet” with designs from LA brands including Fernanda Carneiro, Joe’s Jeans, plus PF merchandise and much more…

FREE GIFT for the first 10 shoppers

RSVP by selecting “attending” on Facebook

7:00pm - 9:00pm

VARELLO
2481 Yonge St. North of Eglinton
Toronto, ON
6478333934
christajean@petitefashionista.com

A vintage dress from Stella Luna

I fell in love immediately when I saw this dress. It has a bit of a cocoon shape which you can’t see in the photos. The back detail is interesting too. Oh and it’s linen, perfect for summer. That’s my cat Sagan there.

Edit: For all of you wondering what the buttons look like.

My good friends at Brill Communications have provided me with J.R. Watkins Vanilla Dry Oil Body Mist

You might remember my last run in J.R. Watkins. I received a sampler pack and had positive things to say.

This is what the website has to say about the product.

Watkins has always been known for outstanding vanilla products. Now, the calming aroma of natural vanilla is used to enhance a truly special line of body care products with skin-softening moisturizers and an exclusive blend of essential oils.This rich, moisturizing spray leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. Apricot kernel oil and vitamin E nourish skin with essential lipids and nutrients—and because the oil is quickly absorbed by the skin, it leaves a dry yet soft feel. With our exclusive vanilla fragrance.

I was skeptical of this product. I don’t like body oils, they always leave you greasy and I really don’t want any of that stuff all over my clothes. When it arrived I wasn’t sure I would use it and it sat around for awhile. One day,when coming out of the shower, I grabbed it from the shelf and started to spray. You are suppose to spray it on when you skin is damp.

The vanilla scent is pleasant and not overpowering. You would basically have to grab me and start rubbing your nose all over my skin to smell the vanilla. I like that, like perfume, the scent should only be detectable by a person very close to you. It’s a natural smelling, super bonus! It wasn’t greasy, super, super bonus. You didn’t need a lot of oil to get good coverage. The dispenser is great and makes it a lot easier to use.

There are 3 other scents, Aloe & Green Tea, Citrus & Chamomile and Lavender(yay!). The 120ml bottle retails for $10.99. I haven’t really put a dent in mine yet and I’ve been using it for a few weeks now.

Absolutely amazing, you must watch this video.

Theo Jansen creates new creatures | Video on TED.com

Tom Binns Neon stone cuff

A little neon never hurt anyone.