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The Coat, Philip and I

Posted by geekigirl on December 3rd, 2009
Posted in Category: Canadian Content, Canadian Designers, Clothing, Coats and Jackets, Designers, Fall 2009, Parties, Toronto
Posted in Tags: Philip Sparks, toronto international film festival

I was send a video that brought back memories of taking this photo with Philip Sparks at the Holt Renfrew TIFF party. It was Philip’s idea to get for me to wear the racoon fur buffalo coat from the Fall 2009 collection. We come into play at 0:38 in the video. It’s originally from Radio Canada

We had a total blast taking the photo and I’m glad the moment is recorded somewhere. Loves It!

Anita <3s Philip.

Holt Renfrew Launches Vignettes

Posted by geekigirl on September 15th, 2009
Posted in Category: Canadian Content, Fashion, Greta Constantine, Parties, Toronto
Posted in Tags: Holt Renfrew, Mi Concept, Philip Sparks, toronto international film festival

Holt Renfrew Launches Vignettes was their TIFF party this year.

The launch party for Vignettes will take place on Saturday, September 12 from 9 PM – 1 AM at Toronto’s Burroughes Building with a performance by The Stills and a special introduction by Coco Rocha. Holt Renfrew is also very proud to announce that the host of MTV USA’s IT’S ON Alexa Chung will be the special guest DJ for the evening.

What the hell are Vignettes? Well Holt Renfrew created some short films for their men’s and women’s collections this season.

The night was also the debut of my custom made leather dress from Mi Concept. It was a hit. I paired it with Luxury Rebel booties, YSL clutch and a Fizz Amethyst Ring borrowed from the Swarovski lounge at The Four Seasons Hotel.

It was a fun evening and I got to reconnect with a lot of fashion friends I missed while away. I didn’t take a lot of photos. I didn’t talk to Coco but I stared at her a lot. She’s flawless. I also managed to snap this photo on my blackberry of Coco talking to Philip. That’s about as close as I got to her. She was wearing Greta Constantine, a sneak preview of Spring 2010 from what I’m told.

There are some photos on the Fashion Magazine website and I’m included too.

Now, isn’t this the cutest picture of Philips Sparks and I.

images: courtesy of Holt Renfrew, Paul Baik, me

So this is where those media wall photos go

Posted by geekigirl on September 12th, 2008
Posted in Category: Canadian Content, Fashion, Images, Toronto
Posted in Tags: toronto international film festival

I was wondering where the media wall photos end up after my gifting lounge experience. Check out the link to see wearing me Jeremy Laing. Sorry but you have to register with the site to see the photos in large size.

Photos from Ultra Supper Club NightClub Toronto Smashbox Cosmetics Film Fest Swag Lounge at Ultra Sep 6, 2008

Smashbox Cosmetics Film Fest Swag Lounge at Ultra – Saturday Sep 6, 2008
Ultra Supper Club 314 Queen Street West , Toronto , Ontario
Smashbox Cosmetics held a special Film Festival Swag Lounge Saturday night at Ultra Supper Club. The girls of Canadian media came out in droves to get some swag, including the hosts and staff of Entertainment Tonight Canada, MTV and eTalk.

Edit: The TChad Party photos are here.

Tchad Magazine presents Hollywood North

Posted by geekigirl on September 9th, 2008
Posted in Category: i want
Posted in Tags: toronto international film festival

I did some film festival partying and my first outing was the Tchad Hollywood North party. Since I was hanging out with celebs I managed to visit the Smashbox gifting lounge. It was pretty crazy.

Tastemakers Lounge at TIFF

Posted by geekigirl on September 9th, 2008
Posted in Category: Events, Fashion, Toronto
Posted in Tags: toronto international film festival

I got a media invite to see the Tastemakers Lounge at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Toronto, ON — Back for its fourth year, the Tastemakers Lounge will once again take up residence at the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville Hotel during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Housed in the Portman Room on the second floor of the hotel (220 Bloor Street West), the theme of this season’s lounge is Ohhh Canada! – an homage to all the accomplishments achieved thus far by Canadians in film.

Twenty companies have been selected for the opportunity to introduce talent and other ‘tastemakers’ to their products. As in previous years, the mandate is to feature a unique group of products and services, including Canadian companies and brands that visiting talent may not be familiar with.

“The Tastemakers Lounge will highlight the latest trends in innovative interior design. We have selected exciting and creative work that will be inspirational to the sophisticated celebrity set,” said Jason MacIsaac, owner and founder of Ministry of the Interior.

The lounge design will feature one-of-a-kind elements such as custom-made Mountie stools by Samare; a Wrongwoods credenza and seating by Klauser & Carpenter from Established & Sons; two solid walnut Mushroom tables from Autoban; a sculptural stereo system from Geneva; an “I Was Here” bench by Jason Miller made from graffiti-proof recycled, plastic wood; a temporary wall showcasing Timorous Beasties’ damask wallpaper and flooring by the Shaw Contract Group.

Highlights include renowned hair stylist Jami Symons in the lounge for AG Hair Cosmetics to provide red carpet looks all week by appointment, while Strellson and Joe Fresh will outfit men and women head to toe with fashion-forward apparel and accessories. Guests will tote their swag home in a PUMA original bag.

Participants in the lounge include (asterisk denotes Canadian company):
** AG Hair Cosmetics (www.aghaircosmetics.com)
Burt’s Bees
** Carry Clean
** Cromwell & Cruthers (www.cromwell-cruthers.ca)
Eska Water (www.thesourcematters.com)
**Hbc (www.Hbc.com)
Ike & Sam’s (www.ikeandsams.com)
**Joe Fresh Style (www.joe.ca)
J.R. Watkins Apothecary (www.jrwatkins.com)
** JUZD (www.juzd.com)
** KISS MY FACE (www.kissmyface.com)
LypSyl (www.lypsylhome.com)
PUMA (www.puma.com)
** RAINCRY (www.raincry.com)
** Ruby Gloom (Nelvana Enterprises)(www.rubygloomtv.com)
SABON www.sabon.ca)
** Salt Spring Coffee (www.saltspringcoffee.com)
Strellson (www.strellson.com)
Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland (www.teuschertoronto.com)
Trollbeads (www.trollbeads.ca)

Official Lounge Sponsor:
** Ministry of the Interior (www.ministryoftheinterior.net)

Furnishing Sponsors:
Autoban built by De La Espada (www.autoban-delaespada.com)
Established & Sons (www.establishedandsons.com)
Geneva Lab (www.genevalab.com)
Jason Miller (www.millerstudio.us)
** Samare (www.samare.ca)
Shaw Contract Group (www.shawcontractgroup.com)
Timorous Beasties (www.timorousbeasties.com)

About Tastemakers: Tastemakers launched in 2005 as the first full-service, Canadian-owned and operated product placement company specializing in gifting lounges and ‘swag bags.’ The first Tastemakers Lounge premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Since then, Tastemakers has had a major presence at the Genie and Gemini Awards plus broadcast network, sports and corporate fundraising events. Tastemakers has garnered press in publications such as US Magazine, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star and many more.