Fun video narrated by Suzy Menkes about the crazy shoes you are seeing. The luxury houses have turned away from handbags and are focusing in on shoes.
via Suzy Menkes on fantastical, funky shoes – International Herald Tribune
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geekiviews: Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority
Melissa from Harper Collins send me the proof to the new book Amazon.ca: Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority. It was very exciting because the book wasn’t in print at the time, so I felt extra special to be getting a pre-launch look. The actual hardcover version is like a coffee table book.
Sephora is one of those stores that can suck you in. I’m not a big user of makeup but I find myself getting excited looking at all the colours and packaging. I don’t even look at the skincare section; I’m a Demalogica girl. This book reads like a catalogue. I’m not sure what I was expecting, maybe something more subtle. The book is similar to what net-a-porter is doing; incorporating content that helps to sell the product. I liked the Faking it chatper where it talked about faking long legs and high cheekbones. The try this at home section was interesting too with instructions on how to wear red lipstick, shape your eyebrows, wearing false eyelashes and creating that smokey eye. I was a big fan of the Tools of Attraction chapter. It listed all the different types of brushes and their usage. All the products in the book have been selected by experts at Sephora and within the Beauty industry.
About 30% of the book is dedicated to experts in the Beauty industry with profiles and quotes. Rounding out the book is a list of Sephora’s top 100 must have beauty products. This list comprised of the bestselling products and the Sephora Best of Beauty award winners.
I would recommend this book for Sephora junkies only. There isn’t much content in way of beauty tips and instruction. The heavy product placement, while warranted, turned me off a little.
Philip Sparks Designer PA
I stopped by Town Shoes on Saturday to say hi to Philip Sparks, who was making a personal appearance along with David Dixon. They were both hawking their current shoe lines both of which are available now at Town Shoes.
Vogue Noir
My God I cannot wait for this issue.
Vogue Italia continues to rack up the word count concerning their all black issue. We hear this is not sitting well with a certain american publication who had something similar in the works.
Fashionista claims Iman has scored the coveted Vogue Italia cover. With her profile on the rise with the Canadian Project Runway, this is nice promotion for the Iman brand. Iman will be surrounded by some other models.
SO MODERN
THE CUT meanwhile chatted with Chanel Iman about shooting the all-black issue of Italian Vogue with Iman, Veronica Webb and her pal Jourdan Dunn.
“I’d be surprised [if I am],” she said. “If I did that would be amazing, but if I don’t, I’ll get it the next time.”
In other news, fashionologie is calling the all black issue : vogue noir. we love that
fashionologie is keeping a running list of who is supposedly involved:
* Alek Wek [rumored]
* Arlenis Peña [rumored]
* Chanel Iman [confirmed]
* Iman [confirmed]
* Jourdan Dunn [confirmed]
* Liya Kebede [confirmed]
* Veronica Webb [confirmed]
The Creation Of Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval
YouTube – The Creation Of Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval
Making Of – Co-produced by Luminato and Lancôme, Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval will capture the inner-beauty and unique personalities of the inspirational women who embody the passion, heritage and inspiration behind Toronto’s artistic community.
Toronto’s Mille Femmes is a tribute to 1,000 artistic, creative and inspiring women from Toronto and their protégés, who embody the passion and heritage of the city. Architects, actors, dancers, designers, journalists, musicians and others have been chosen in recognition of their achievements and leadership in their field. Joined together, the 1,000 portraits will become a visual network, a chain of recognition that celebrates not only an extraordinary community of women, but also the creative character and diversity of Toronto.
Video Directed By Stephane Cocke
Jesus, I’m gonna associated with freaking Daria people.
Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume
I love the ROM and I’m so lucky to be on the receiving end of their hospitality.
The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume presents highlights from the ROM’s renowned collection of over 50,000 textile and costume artifacts, in a display of approximately 200 pieces dating from the 1st millennium BC to the 21st century AD. Outstanding examples include Chinese imperial costume, late Antique and early Islamic textiles from Egypt, western fashion from the Baroque period to the present day and early Canadian coverlets. These illustrate the extensive transformations in the design and technology of textiles and clothing throughout the past three millennia. Due to conservation considerations, the artifacts are to be changed on a regular basis.
The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume is located on the 4th floor of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and it is the final gallery to be added to the space. The gallery will feature highlights from their massive collection of over 50,000 artifacts. The current exhibit features 200 artifacts dating from 200 BC. Patricia was a 50 year volunteer for the museum and the gallery was a surprise Christmas gift from her husband, William, in 1999.
The gallery features the uses of paint, ink and dye in textiles, weaving, some of the worlds oldest living textiles, needlework, Chinese textiles, art of tailoring from 18th century present day and luxury silk textile designs from Europe from 15th to 18th century. There was a good mix of textiles and costumes. It was a bonus to be able to get a 360 degree view of the artifacts, so you could inspect all the details. I’m always amazed at how small people were in 15th century. MJ jokingly suggested that I could fit into some of the more beautiful pieces like this (click to see larger image)
Formal overdress РEgyptian silk tabby brocaded in gold and silver fil̩
I only wish I could fit into it. Actually strike that, I don’t want to be thin enough to wear it. Visit the exhibit, you’ll understand what I mean.
Woman’s toga dress printed with Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes – Designed by Vivienne Westwood (b.1941). This simple T-shaped dress is from Westwood’s first collection under her own name.
This dress was worn by Kate Moss out and about one night years ago. I tried to track the picture down but I can’t find it.
Two-piece day suit – Designed by Azzedine Alaïa (b.1940) Textile produced in Japan for Alaïa, Paris
This suit is to die for, this picture doesn’t give you an idea of how perfect it is.
Two piece day suit – Designed by Hubert de Givenchy (b.1927) France (Paris) Spring/summer 1956
Cocktail dress called Delphine – Designed by Christian Dior (1905 – 1957) Silk extended tabby (gros de tours) France (Paris) Fall/winter 1956 – 1957
Las Vegas 2008 – Friday! I should be rocking it. I should be rolling it. I should be taking it, taking it to you!
The best day in Vegas was Friday by far. The weather was to die for and we walked to the strip so I could see what this whole Vegas thing is about. Outside of the strip, Vegas is like a giant strip mall with cacti and palm trees. All the roads are 6 or 8 lanes across. The people drive like maniacs. Men in cars honk at you constantly when you walk down the street, it was very strange. Not if you are with a guy though. I had 5 people actually whistle at me out of their cars and on the street.
The ridiculous size of Las Vegas struck me as we walked past the Convention Centre. It’s was massive. We then took the monorail to the Mandalay Bay/Luxor side of the strip. I kept on singing the Monorail song from The Simpsons.
We decided to hit up Luxor for some free drinks. The drinks were cheap and not really free. You had to be gambling, so Marija and I sat ourselves down at some penny slots. I actually was winning, I put in 2 bucks thinking I’ll get a drink and then jet. Lady Luck was on my side and I ended up walking away with 10 bucks.
We continued down the strip. The one thing I love about Vegas is drinking on the street. Marija and I drank large bottles of Red Stripe walking back to her place earlier. I hit sensory overload pretty quickly and some hotels we didn’t even visit like the MGM Grand (which is extremely tacky with that giant gold lion out front).
We ran into a Michael Jackson impersonator at the Bellagio fountains, only in Vegas. The Venetian is crazy, it’s like daylight in there. The canal was so cool and we chatted up the dude that was singing and driving the boat. It’s also where I got my new Adidas kicks. I couldn’t goto Vegas without getting a souvenir. I cut the tags off put my gladiators in a bag and walked out the door. They got lots of compliments. So boo to ye of little taste who gave them a thumbs down.
We continued along the strip and looked at flashing lights.
The night ended off at a bar called Aruba. In Aruba this is a back room called Club Aruba where all kinds of people showed up in fairy costume. There were girls getting body painted. A really great band that played funk and soul got everyone in the place moving. When the band stopped a drum circle started (ya, I know, a fucking drum circle). Percussion instruments were handed to people and they joined in while dancing. Only in Vegas. It got a little wiccan when the Tree God started dancing in the middle of the circle. The best thing of the night was the Unicorn Girl. I love you Unicorn Girl.
Some personal observations I made on this trip:
- American men think the Canadian accent is sexy or they think it’s strange with about and out and all that.
- American men are amazed at how hot Canadian girls are.
- American men aren’t afraid to talk me, even with the worst “don’t fuck with me” scowl on.
- Most American men have a connection to the military somehow. It seems that everyone we met were ex-military.
- There are a lot of overweight people in America.
- The short Mexicans handing out prostitute flyers are creepy.
- I think people who take their kids to Vegas have some issues.
- The tart look is very big in Vegas. The tourist look is second.
- Even if you are old and busted as long as you got those 36FFs you are the perfect waitress.
- I saw no panhandlers on the strip.
- Toronto is like the haven of recycling and environmentalism compared to Vegas. The waste was unbearable.
- Food portions are much, much to big for me.
- Buffets rule the roost in Vegas.
- Crazy shit happens in Vegas.
- I won’t stand in line to attend a club that Paris Hilton frequents.
I’m feeling indifferent to Las Vegas and I’m not sure I would go back. The strip at night is unbearable with people and I was very frustrated. Anyone who has ever walked with me will be laughing at this comment. I felt this lingering malaise hanging over the place; maybe most people don’t notice it. I had a fantastically, strange and surreal time. It was a blast to visit my friend Marija the biologist /world traveller and party like it was ’94 again.
i want…
Stella McCartney Beaded strappy sandals
Perfect for summer and much more manageable than these ones. I’ve seen them in person at Holt’s in a different colour combo. I don’t know how you are suppose to deal with the heel, they are built like fetish shoes. I tried them on, way to damn high.
Yelle @ The Opera House May 1, 2008
She was super cute with serious stage presence, too bad you can’t tell from my pictures.
