When I visited Fawn a few weeks ago I was introduced by a great line out of New York called SHIN. Shin is a FIT 2007 alumni and was a finalist in the Gen Art 2008 Style completion. You can find SHIN at Fawn 967 Queen St W Toronto (647)334-4703 images: shinnewyork.com
Brian Atwood made a personal appearance at The Room. Brian Atwood is a CFDA award-winning footwear designer. He grew up in Chicago and studied clothing design at FIT. This formal model began working for Gianni Versace in 1996 on the Versus Line and then was promoted to chief designer of women’s accessories. This is where he learned all about shoes. In 2001, the Brian Atwood label was created. In 2003, Brian was awarded the Swarovski’s Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design from the CFDA. I did a little interview with Brian on my lunch hour. I was a little taken back by just how good-looking the man is. The photo says everything. Anita: You seem have everything right now. Celebrity fans, a 9+ year business that has been very successful, you are award winning. What are your next steps? Where do you see yourself in the future? What are you working toward? Brian: Definitely opening stores and giving the customer more of an inside look at what they would look like in this Brian Atwood …
I’m not a loyalist when it comes to fragrances. I went from not wearing anything to having a whole collection (Thank you gift bags). I don’t stick to one scent like some people. I like the variety and the options I can play with. Right now I find myself wearing the D&G Anthology L`Amoureaux 6 fragrance a lot. Dolce & Gabbana presents five perfumes of their collection The D&G Anthology, which arrives on the market in September 2009. Two other fragrances will join the collection next year.  The collection The D&G Anthology was inspired by tarot cards and their marks. The fragrances of this collection were named: Le Bateleur 1 (Tyson Ballou), L’Imperatrice 3 (Naomi Campbell), L’Amoureaux 6 (Noah Mills), La Roue de la Fortune 10 (Eva Herzigova and Fernando Fernandes), La Lune 18 (Claudia Schiffer).(source) L’Amoureaux 6 has fragrance signatures of spices, juniper berries, bergamot, pink pepper, cardamom, birch leaf, iris root, wood and musk. Since the model is Noah Mills (Hot!), I’m assuming the fragrance is more masculine. I can see it …
TFI New Labels Design Competition Saturday, April 24, 2010 Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels® Competition and Fashion Show Fundraiser evening. The ELLE Event is also the lead-in to the one of the fashion industry’s most anticipated annual events – the Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels® Fashion Design Competition. As presenting sponsor of the New Labels® competition, ELLE Canada is thrilled to host this sophisticated fund-raising gala to help build the fashion stars of tomorrow. Join event emceeAnne-Marie Mediwake from CBC News, to find out WHO will win this year’s New Labels Fashion Design Competition and walk away with a prize package valuedat over $35,000 including $10,000 CASH! Enjoy the not-to-be-missed fashion show of the season, amazing prizes to be won, delicious cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, a VIP dinner, an ELLE Canada goody bag and all of this while schmoozing with celebrities and shopping at fantastic vendor booths! TFI New Labels® VIP Cocktail 6:00 PM  7:00 PM TFI New Labels® Cocktail 7:00 PM  9:00 PM TFI New Labels® VIP Dinner 7:00 PM  9:00 …
First Victoria’s Secret PINK launched in Canada and now Victoria’s Secret, the big shebang, is coming to West Edmonton Mall and Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. It will be interesting to check out Victoria’s Secret in person. I’ve never visited the store on my visits to the site. I used to receive the catalogue for a few years but I never ordered anything. I know people who swear by this store so my interest is definitely peaking.
I really enjoyed the Burberry Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 collection. There was lots of shearling, huge collars and aviation influence. It was a coat lovers dream: cropped, long, oversized and sleek. The clothing definitely took a back seat. Burberry Prorsum continued with their “clunky stompers” footware trend juxtaposed with sleek boots. Rugged shearling lined boots with multiple buckles are transformed with a stiletto.  They came in various heights too. A stark contrast to the clunky stompers were sleek thigh high boots in leather and reptile skin. I like the shearling boots. What do you think? The ankle boot version is my favourite. I think a flat version of the knee-high version would be amazing for fall. The models in the show aren’t having problems walking in them so I’m assuming they aren’t too heavy. There is a lot of stomping though. Check out the full Burberry Prorsum Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 womenswear show. images: eastnews.ru, style.com
I saw something pretty cool at the Chanel Rouge Coco Launch at Holt Renfrew. CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of ‘Coco’ Chanel. New lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips – even boosting their ability to hold in moisture – for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer So Chanel was launching this new lipstick line called Chanel Rouge Coco. Part of the festivities was an artist who was painting with Rouge Coco lipstick. It was amazing. I didn’t try out Rouge Coco. I’m a little intrigued though, perhaps I can find a red lipstick that works for me.
I’m digging Ashley Rowe’s Limited Edition Splatter Paint T-shirt The ASHLEY ROWE limited edition splatter paint t’s are the anticipated must-have of the FW10 season. Choose from five unique styles, created by five guest designers and their unique inspiration & vision for the FW10 season. Looking to customize your very own t? ashley@ashleyrowe.com for details I also love that I know some of the five guest designers and I think they are pretty cool women. My favourite the bunch is The ALBANO. You can purchase them online for $125.
I’m obsessed with the Balenciaga Fall Winter 2010 Shoes. The fact that they are clunky as all hell and don’t look fun to wear isn’t stopping me. The style.com photos look so clinical. I like these shots from Dazed Digital and Purple Magazine. They have a more “real life” feel. images: purple-diary.com, dazeddigital.com
Skinny Belts by Brave Leather The whole tying the belt thing is a pretty old trend now but I am only now really enjoying it. It’s to the point where I want to wear it myself. That brings Brave Leather into the picture. Their skinny belts you can tie look great. images: courtesy of Brave Leather
