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i got: Jeffrey Campbell Biz Belted Bootie

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Jeffrey Campbell Biz Belted Bootie

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

Mark Fast Ready to Wear – Fall 2009 – 2010

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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.

i want: Melissa Plastic Dreams

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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.

Melissa Plastic Dreams

However you can’t complain about beautiful shoes like these. I love the colour and shape

Melissa Plastic Dreams - Zaha Hadid

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

Building Relationships with Word of Mouth and PR Practitioners While Maintaining Credibility with Your Audience – PodCamp Toronto 2009

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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.

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.

House of Holland Ready to Wear – Fall 2009 – 2010

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House of Holland Ready to Wear – Fall 2009 – 2010

House of Holland Ready to Wear - Fall 2009 - 2010
 
The world stopped for me when I started to look at the House of Holland Fall 2009 – 2010 collection.  I actually liked it.  I normally hate everything House of Holland does.  

The simple concept worked for me; Pantone madness.  As I’ve said to others “It’s a colour blocking monstrosity, but I like it”. The House of Holland Fall 2009 – 2010 video was cute. The models were smiling and having a good time. He actually did some menswear, that was left out of the WWD page, but are in the video.

images: wwd.com

Fashion Trends Spring Summer 2010

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EDIT (Jan 18, 2010): Check out the Spring Summer 2010 Runway Fashion Trends post for trends that were spotted on the runways. This post is about trend forecasting and was originally posted before the runway shows. It doesn’t reflect what has been show on the runways.

Some of the trends for Spring 2010 are coming out. Come back to this page with updates as more trend stories come up.

Interfilière Fashion & Color Trends Summer 2010

Stahl Produces Color Forecast for Spring/Summer 20104

Noyon Spring/Summer 2010 Collection4

Spring/Summer 2010 Trend Inspiration From Mudpie’s Latest Trendbooks

Lenzing Trends Summer 2010

WOMEN’S TRENDS SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Interstoff Asia Trend Forecast — Spring / Summer 2010

A bunch of Spring Summer 2010 Menswear trends

Paris Planet Fashion | TRENDS BOOK, SUMMARY Spring / Summer 2010 Trends

Direction by Indigo Spring Summer 2010

Edit: July 10, 2009 New Links Added

LIPSTICK GRAPHICS S/S 2010

SEASONAL COLOR S/S 2010 THEMES – Pinklemon Forecast Report

MILDEW PRINT S/S 2010

Paris Planet Fashion Spring / Summer 2010 Trends

LINGERIE AND BEACHWEAR, SUMMER 2010

CIFF Trends Spring/Summer 2010

Menswear SS 10 Key Shapes 1

Menswear SS 10 Key Shapes 2

Menswear SS 10 Key Shapes 3

Menswear SS 10 Key Details

CIFF Trends Spring/Summer 2010 – Added Sept 7, 2008