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Fun at Hermès

Fun at Hermès

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I heard about magicians at Hermès on twitter earlier last week. I freaking love magicians so I made a mental note. I didn’t make concrete plans to see them immediately so I forgot about it. Fast forward to this past weekend and I’m walking around Yorkville with The Oracle. We started noticing people wandering around with silver horse balloons and orange ties. The Oracle said they were from Hermes. How could they not be with the iconic orange and horse motives.  That is when I remembered the magicians. I needed a balloon and I needed to see the magician. I dragged The Oracle into Hermès. Sure enough there were balloons and a magician. I discovered the event was a promo for the Sprockets Film Festival Family Weekend.  Hermès is a sponsor.  There were colouring books for the kids, cookies and even a cake. We chatted with the store manager for a while and the magician came over to perform tricks for us. I was acting like a total kid, jumping up and down and laughing …

Brian Atwood at The Room

Brian Atwood at The Room

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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 …

TFI New Labels Design Competition at the Elle Event - April 24, 2010

TFI New Labels Design Competition at the Elle Event – April 24, 2010

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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 …

Victoria’s Secret Lexington Ave New York - image: fashionwindows.net

Victoria’s Secret is coming to Toronto in August 2010

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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.

Burberry Fall Winter 2010 - 2011 Shoes

Burberry Prorsum Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 Shoes

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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

An Ashley Rowe Limited Edition Splatter Paint T-shirt

i want: An Ashley Rowe Limited Edition Splatter Paint T-shirt

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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 want: Skinny Belts by Brave Leather

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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