Month: June 2009

Welcome to I want – I got

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Hi, I thought I would write a post to say hi since a lot of new visitors are stopping by because of the Holt Renfrew Bloggers Windows. Here are some tips for making the most of my site. Photos – Most photos open to larger images, please click. I’m a fan of big images so any thumbnails will link to the larger version. Sometimes I post slideshows. You definitely want to check them out as I have lots of pictures. RSS feed – You can subscribe to I want – I got via RSS using the I want – I got RSS feed link on the top right hand side of the page. Email – You can get a daily digest of I want – I got posts delivered to you via email. Sign up using the Subscribe By Email link on the top right hand side of the page. Search – Looking for a post from way back. Take advantage of my Google powered website search at the top right hand corner to find …

i got: A Raglan Printed A-Line Tunic by Juma

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This image is a little different to most of the i got posts I make. I decided to switch it up and add an action shot. I’m wearing a Raglan Printed A-Line Tunic by Juma. I’m wearing it as a dress here, but it would look great with skinny pants or leggings. My friend Naomi is wearing a cute Tshirt dress and belt from the Gap. The ring is Toni Cavelti. Since she was in the photo I thought you’d might like to know what she is wearing too.

i want: Woolrich Converse

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Woolrich Converse I noticed that plaid was big for men at the Holt Renfrew Fall 2009 – 2010 Menswear Media Preview. I kinda liked that and these Chucks immediately struck a cord. The interesting thing about these ones are the Woolrich angle. Woolrich has been synonymous with quality outdoor clothing for over 178 years. The company got its start in 1830 when John Rich, an immigrant from England, built his first woolen mill in Plum Run, Pennsylvania. Rich would visit the lumber camps that dotted the area and sell his woolen fabric, socks, coverlets, and yarn from a mule cart. image: sneakerfreaker.com

FDJ, a Press Junket Adventure

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I don’t know how I found myself on a porter plane going to Dorval airport thursday morning but there I was. I received an email from Julie Leblanc from Girafe Communications inviting me to a press retreat in Mont Tremblant for French Dressing Jeans. I didnt know anything about them so I checked the website and desaw that they were based in Quebec. Good, a Canadian company I thought to myself, I feel better about accepting the offer. I packed feverlishy into wee hours of the night. There was no point in sleeping as it would be more painful. I had to get to the airport for 6:30 but I wanted to arrive earlier to enjoy the infamous Porter lounge. I’m in the Lounge, huge Burberry sunglasses hiding my tired eyes and a machine capacinuo in my hands. I said screw comfort and wore heels. I might feel like a zombie but I wasn’t gonna look like one. Very nice lounge, civilized and quiet. I boarded the plane. It was a prop plane and not …

Fashion House From Runway to Hallway

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Fashion House is a condo building that is located around Brand and King Street West. It has housed a couple fashion parties in the past. They asked 11 Canadian designers to create interiors for the floors of the building. Celebrate the best in Canadian fashion in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion District. Eleven of Canada’s premier fashion designers have added their personal touches to the floors of Fashion House and will be on hand to toast Toronto’s first, award-winning fashion / condo project. This is your chance to mix, mingle and immerse yourself in all that is made-to-measure and ready to dwell. Fashion House – impeccable style from the inside, out. The party was a mix of designers, media, Holt Renfrew staff, unit owners and developer friends. The Holt Renfrew connection is through the Unit Holder contest. If you buy a unit you have a chance to win a $100,000 shopping spree at Holt Renfrew. That’s some serious coin to go through. I loved Andy Thê-Anh board. The dress is made from wood. It’s beautiful. …

I want – I got debuts at the Holt Renfrew Blogger Windows

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So the Holt Renfrew Blogger Windows are up. I threw a party last night and we then went to see the windows all together. It was a blast and thanks to everyone who attended and to those who sent their well wishes. I have a huge post to write about last night but here are some sneak peaks at my windows. The rest of the windows are so much fun. Check them out at Bloor Street. Photos Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got www.paulbaikphoto.com

Fit-in-15 – It’s a wrap

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The Fit-in-15 campaign is now over from a blogging standpoint but increasing your activity shouldn’t end with me. I’ll continue my daily tricks to keep active and I hope you will too. To refresh your memory. I’ve been called out for a challenge. The Fit-in 15 campaign is about building awareness to bring physical activity into your daily life. Most people have a hard time starting up a heavy routine at the gym and think that’s the only way to be active. Its just not true, adding as little as 15 minutes of activity a day can yield health benefits. Active living is a lifestyle, you need to incorporate activities that fit your schedule and stick to them. Start out small and increase. The main key is REPETITION. Get it stuck in your brain so you don’t even think of it. There are many things you can do and I’m going to talk about the things I do daily over the course of the next week. To recap, I posted the following over the course …

Fashion Design Council of Canada Designer Development Fund

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FDCC Designer Development Fund The FDCC is proud to announce that applications for the Fashion Design Council of Canada Designer Development Fund (FDDF) applications are now available! The FDCC has created the FDDF to support an aspiring Canadian Designer at the early stages of their career. This fund will assist the chosen designer in building their brand and business. The Fashion Design Council of Canada is dedicated to supporting designers with a runway, market, and access to media to launch their collections. Now, with this fund, we want to extend the potential to build their brand and assist designers with the necessary tools to help them grow in this new economy. The Award – A minimum financial reward of $10 000.00 to be used toward implementing and furthering the recipients business objectives. – Business mentoring from Robin Kay, President of the Fashion Design Council of Canada, Director LG Fashion Week. – Runway Category Fee at LG Fashion Week Fall 2010. Eligibility – Applicant must have an established womenswear and/or menswear fashion design business in the …