Metal Flower Cuff Bracelet by Lanvin Metal Flower Choker Necklace I love Lanvin jewellery, so this shouldn’t be a surprise. There is always an element of hardness that offsets the traditionally beautiful in these pieces and with other Lanvin pieces.
There are a few of the Miss Lanvin porcelain dolls available at Lusiaviaroma site if anyone is looking to acquire one. I talked about these dolls that are inspried by the Spring 2009 collection previously. There are also keychains which are cheaper and made out of metal. The details are incredible, tulle, pearls and satin. Miss Lanvin Doll in Green Miss Lanvin Doll Keychain in Red, Miss Lanvin Doll Keychain the Bride Miss Lanvin Doll in black I can see these being great for a porcelain doll collector or a crazy Lanvin collector. images: luisaviaroma.com
I received a package containing Mineral Flowers skincare items from my friends at Brill Communications. Mineral Flowers is a link of skincare that incorporates minerals from The Dead Sea. Mineral Flowers delivers an unmatched spa-like treatments in the comforts of your own home. Ingredients such as Calcium to strengthen cell membranes and relieve pain, Bromine which heals skin diseases and helps relieve psoriasis and Zinc that clears skin and is a key ingredient in the production of collagen. Each product contains antioxidants such as green tea and ginkgo biloba, therapeutic essential oils and organic ingredients microalgae aka: seaweed and vitamin rich fruit and vegetable extracts; resulting in a pure way to pamper your skin, with every product paraben free, guaranteed. There are two products a hand moisturizer and body & massage lotion. They come in five different scents: Lavender, Citrus Blossom, Jasmine, Chamomile and Almond Blossom. I’m a big fan of the Almond Blossom Citrus Blossom and Chamomile scents. They aren’t overpowering or sickly smelling. I wasn’t a fan of the Jasmine scent, it was …
I wanted the Jeffrey Campbell Biz Belted Bootie. I figured nowhere in Toronto would carry this style but I was wrong. It figures a new store I’ve been hearing wonderful things about is carrying them, Chasse Gardee. Chasse Gardee has been on my shops to visit list since I heard a friend gushing over this great new store in the West end; Queen and Dovercourt to be exact. I finally got that chance. Lining the exposed brick wall was shoes. The selection was unique and eclectic. You probably won’t find any of the shoes here in any other stores in the city. They also carry handbags and jewellery. Some of the brands you can find are Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Hyde S.K, Jeffrey Campbell and Karen Walker Eyewear. I didn’t make note of any of the other shoe brands. Chasse Gardee 1084 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario 416-901-9613 You can find the < Jeffrey Campbell Biz boots online at Canadian retailer Ssense.com
Tilda Swinton is awesome. She takes risks with her clothing and can pull off looks like this one that was on the cover of Another Magazine . She was the only one I thought looked great at the Oscars. Tilda and Lanvin were meant for each other. via Highsnobette.com images: Highsnobette.com and laineygossip.com
The Marni Ready-to-Wear – Fall 2009 – 2010 collection was a strong one. It brought me back to the Marni fold after a few seasons of ambivalence. It was the jewellery that I noticed once again. Here is a short video which has a brief talk with Consuela Castiglioni and she discussed fabrics and inspiration.
The power of video once again proves itself to me. I would have totally overlooked Mark Fast Ready to Wear 2009 – 2010 without seeing this video. The pictures of the collection on Style.com don’t do it justice. Mark Fast is a 27 year old Canadian born knitwear designer. He grew up outside the city of Winnipeg, in the countryside along a highway next to a forest. This minimal, peaceful lifestyle led him to wonder what life might be like beyond the familiar frontiers of Canada. Finally finding inspiration in London, Mark studied at Central Saint Martins for five years. He completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008. Mark has also created knitwear for Bora Aksu, a collaboration that spanned three seasons. I’m always excited to hear about Canadians making it abroad. Sarah Nicole Prickett wrote a great article about Mark for the National Post.
SHOWstudio Louise Goldin UNRAVELLED video combines elements of backstage and the Fall 2009 – 2010 fashion show. The collection is beautiful. The panels look so much nicer in video, they tend to look a little plastic and hard in pictures.
The more I see of these Melissa Shoes, the more I like them. The plastic thing does throws me off for anything other than an sandal. The heels have a padded footbed though, they might be comfortable. However you can’t complain about beautiful shoes like these. I love the colour and shape I’m also a fan of the pair designed by famous Architect, Zaha Hadid. They have an unusual shape too. I’ve seen Melissa shoes at various places in the city: Lavish and Squalor Little Burgundy EDIT: Holt Renfrew is now carrying the Melissa Zaha Hadid Shoes. – April 15, 2009 via Highsnobette.com images: melissaplasticdreams.com and Highsnobette.com
I wrote about how I would be speaking at PodCamp Toronto 2009. That was a couple weekends ago and now the video is available. You can watch me and fellow panelists: David Jones, Eden Spodek and Matthew Stradiotto. Keith McArthur was our great moderator who kept the conversation flowing. Some blogs have said that out panel was one of the highlights of PodCamp Toronto 2009 and that makes me happy. Thoughts on Podcamp Toronto #pcto09 « Super Word Nerd Day 1 of PodCamp Toronto 2009 #pcto09 | RCC Graphic Designs . Loyalist PR PodCamp Toronto Recap | Share the Genie’s Power :: ClickInsight Blog Long overdue Podcamp Toronto 2009 debrief Public Sector Marketing 2.0 – Mike Kujawski’s Blog – Fresh Insights on Government, Association and Non-Profit Marketing in a Web 2.0 World Check out the sites for their thoughts on the weekend. The experience was quite fun and I got to meet some great people afterwards. I would definitely speak again about blogging. Thanks to Eden Spodek for asking me.
