It was time to update my 2007 post: Ask a Geek: Canadian online shoe stores. It had been 2 and half years since I posted it and some information needed to be updated. I’ve added 10 new sources for Canadian based online shoe sources.
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Philip Sparks Spring 2010 Lookbook – Behind The Scenes
I was lucky enough to catch the photoshoot for the Philip Sparks Spring 2010 Lookbook. I didn’t want to post my pictures until the lookbook hit the streets. Now it’s out, I can share some of my behind the scenes experience.
The table of accessories. I did my Fun with Hats posts with items from this table
I was drooling a little when Damien walked in the door. He’s legal, but way too young for me.
Philip and Mackenzie talking about the shot
See all my photos from that day
Ask a Geek: Advice for Becoming a Buyer
Sometimes readers ask me questions. If they are of value to all my readers I post them online. If you have a question, please feel free to submit it using the contact form. I’ll definitely do my best to answer it.
I want – I got reader Tiffany wrote:
Hi Anita,
I have decided after many years of putting it off to pursue my dream of going back to school for Fashion Business. I was accepted to George Brown College for their fashion management program. I want to eventually become a buyer.
Do you know or have any advice about trying to get my foot in the door with any positions that have to do with becoming a buyer? I’m figuring I should start off at the bottom, pay my dues and work my way up…
Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated!
I thought the perfect place for Tiffany to start her research about being a buyer with Carolyn’s interview with a Holt Renfrew buyer on the Toronto Fashion Incubator site. In this interview Jason Morikawa, womenswear buyer at Holts discusses his job and the life of a buyer.
Philip Sparks Spring 2010 Lookbook
Philip Sparks Spring 2010 Lookbook
Photography by Mckenzie James
Styling by Alon Freeman at Judy Inc
Hair and Makeup by Claudine Baltazar at The Artist Group LTD
Models Damien at Elmer Olsen and Jonas at NAM.
geekiviews: PunkMedics, Vegan Skincare with Edge
I review the odd skincare or beauty product on the site, so it was nice to get pitched from a Canadian based company. The thing that makes PunkMedics different is that all it’s product are vegan. They carry a range of products from skincare, lipcare, piercing & tattoo care and even roadrash care. PunkMedics is also an sustainable company and you can read about their practices on the website.
PunkMedics is a Canadian based company that manufactures, wholesales and retails a fun line of vegan skin care products with edge. Our products are made of natural plant and botanical ingredients from organic sources. They are 100% vegan (contain no animal by-products) and not tested on animals. They are free from parabens, sulphates, petroleum by-products and GMO materials.
I first heard of Toronto based PunkMedics through twitter. Owner, Badur Ramji, offered to send me the Vegan Sample Pack which I used on my FDJ press junket trip. It contained a Body Wash, Conditioning Shampoo, Leave in Conditioner, Facial Cleanser and Body Lotion. The only thing I didn’t try out was the Leave in Conditioner. Short hair really has no need for leave in conditioner.
All the products I tried were top notch and performed to my satisfaction. The facial cleanser and body wash were both gentle to the skin but effective in cleaning. They weren’t excessively drying either. The body lotion was a good moisturizer and keep my skin hydrated throughout the day. I really like the idea of Conditioning Shampoo. I don’t have much hair most of the time and when it does it longer I don’t want to shampoo and condition.
What I love most about PunkMedics products is that they are unscented. I’m sure we all have had issues with horribly scented skincare products. PunkMedics gives you the choice, you can go unscented or you can add your own essential oils. I think this is a great idea. I wish more companies would offer unscented version of their products. Better yet, make all products unscented and leave the business of fragrance to the perfumers.
PunkMedics can be purchased on the website or various places across Canada and the US.
Prada Fall 2009 – 2010 Lookbook
The Prada Fall 2009 – 2010 Lookbook is awesome. They are always a little twisted and wacky. I’m even digging the collection now. I initially wasn’t a fan.
She Does The City talks Holt Renfrew Fashion Blogger Windows
I met Kortney Shapiro from She Does The City the day after I met Ian for my Medistyle interview. This one didn’t involve video thank god. I’m not doing a very good job of recalling what I was wearing either. Anyways, It’s a great piece and you can read it here – Holt Renfrew Fashion Blogger Windows – She Does The City.
Thanks Kortney.
MediaStyle interviews Anita Clarke
I did my first interview about the bloggers window with Ian Capstick of Mediastyle.ca. You can read it at this link – MediaStyle interviews Anita Clarke.
I met Ian through Twitter initially and when the news of the Holt Renfrew Bloggers Windows broke, he asked me for an interview. We met outside the windows at 10am one morning during my vacation. I didn’t realize it was a video interview until it was too late. I was wearing a short grey knit dress, bright pink tight and Danielle’s Docs. I was cursing myself for not wearing mascara. However, here is the video for your enjoyment. I talk abit about myself and a lot about the window.
MediaStyle.ca interview with Anita Clarke of I want, I got from Ian Capstick on Vimeo.
Thanks Ian for such a great post.
I want – I got, Now Malware Free
Hi
You might have had some strange behaviour visiting I want – I got recently. There was some malware on my site in old directories which I’ve completely removed thanks to the great support folks at Dreamhost. It’s days like this I’m so glad I can do this myself with a little help from my friends. I always like getting into the shell and messing with things.
I want – I got is safe to browse again. Sorry about the inconvenience.
Thanks
Anita
http://google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=iwantigot.geekigirl.com
i got: A Weekend Bag by m0851
My Weekend Bag by m0851 is one of my favourite bags and gets a lot of usage. It has a laptop storage pocket holds my EEE Pc and still has room to spare for the multitudes of crap I manage to bring with me daily. This bag is a year old now but I’ve noticed that it’s very popular with some of my friends. So popular that I’ve decided to take photos when I run into someone with one.
Mine is the Robin’s egg blue version. I was salvating over the purple one too, but alas that is not mine but Monique from Moonrox’s.
The brown version belongs to Andrew Sardone from Now Magazine. The bag’s popularity really lies in it’s versatility and minimal design. The buttery m0851 leather helps also. It’s utilitarian design is something that both men and women can use. It lacks a gender, which I find very appealing. Even though the bags are produced season after season, m0851 changes the colours each season.
m0851 is a Canadian company that still designs and manufactures in Quebec. Yay!
You can purchase the Weekend Bag online at m0851 or in their Yorkville store at 23 St. Thomas Street