In honour of the Clothing Show (May 5- 6, 2007) I will featuring my favourite designers that you can find at the show. This special “i want…†features WhiteLotus Designs.
I featured designer Edina Racz jewelery in February on I want – I got. The above Miranda Cuff is one of my favourites.
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It’s finally happened, Lululemon is going public. I found a article from Yahoo News – Athletic apparel maker Lululemon to use IPO to fund store expansion. Lululemon will be registered in the US. They have plans to expand their menswear business in the near future and add more stores to the US and Canada. In 2005, owner Chip Wison sold 48 per cent of his stake in the company to a group of private-equity investors led by Advent International Corp.
In honour of the Clothing Show (May 5- 6, 2007) I will featuring my favourite designers that you can find at the show. This special “i want…†features Moonrox.
Moonrox jewelery has been featured on I want – I got previously and I also interviewed designer Monique Chan on blogTO.
I’m in love with this bracelet, it screams summertime to me. All photos are from Monique’s new collection.
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American company, Forever 21 is coming to the Eaton Centre. Looks like knockoffs are becoming more and more accessible. Are you excited?
I saw this quiz on facebook today and decided to try it out. Are you Hot?
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You Are Super Spicy |
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You’re a little bit crazy, a little bit naughty, and a whole lot of sexy. You go beyond hot – you set people’s senses on fire! |
He he, super spicy huh, I wonder if my friends agree?
Well then, you’re an idiot. Sorry, but it needs to be said. Check out the new video from her upcoming album Volta, Earth Intruders.
In honour of the Clothing Show (May 5- 6, 2007) I will featuring my favourite designers that you can find at the show. This special “i want…” features Passenger Pigeon.
I’ve been a fan of the eco-friendly fashion created by Heather Schibli from Passenger Pigeon. I’ve featured PP twice before on I want – I got and posted an interview on blogTO.
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I’ve been meaning to do another post about my adventures with the KRZR for a while, but things would come up.
Fashion and the Mobile Phone
I’m going to start with a response to the question posed by my KRZRblogging friend Sonja from TorontoStreetFashion.com. She asks “Are mobile phones a fashion or in fashion? Do you think people notice your phone at all?”
When it comes to mobile phones I’m a function over fashion girl. It’s a tool not a dress. People do notice mobile phones even in Canada, I’m guilty of it too, but it’s usually more from a technology standpoint than a design one.
Software
I made a comment about the KRZR software that is totally incorrect. It truly sucks. It’s beginning to remind me of my battles with my Sony MD player software back in the day. I have a couple questions for the software designers.
1. Every time I connect the phone to my computer I’m prompted to install the Motorola USB Modem software. Why is this?
2. Why must you add so much bloatware to your software? I don’t care about a spash page nor do I care for your graphical display.
I can just imagine the development and testing that went into this GUI when real problems like the USB Modem software are left. I don’t even understand the point of this display and why it couldn’t be incorporated in the main working window that displays when you click the icons on the phone. I can only compare this to my Moto Q and the software is way superior.
3. Why is your software so slow?
Pictures
The lack of flash really hinders this camera but I was finally able to get some decent shots out of it.
Things I need to try still
1. Connecting to my computer with bluetooth.
2. Creating my own ringtone with Melody Maker.
3. Creating a video.
I wish I got my hands on this Krzr.
In honour of the Clothing Show (May 5- 6, 2007) I will featuring my favourite designers that you can find at the show.
Starting the week off is Knotty Girls. I previously featured a pearl and silk necklace from Knotty Girls’s designer Danielle Ker. Ribbon is a big feature in Danielle’s designs. She’s a ribbon nut and previously worked at Mokuba, that beautiful and colourful store on the corner of Queen Street West and Portland Ave.
Wrap Necklace
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James Applegath, owner of Defunkd emailed me about a great charity auction he is hosting for Africa Aid. Defunked is an online vintage t-shirt boutique specializing in the sale of rare and collectible concert t-shirts. Africa Aid, a non-profit organization which provides financial assistance to underprivileged African communities through a range of initiatives, from AIDS-related issues to education and sustainable development. It started with 20 original Live Aid concert tshirts he found at one of his supply outlets.
“It is without a doubt my best discovery,” he says. “I have never come across one of these shirts, let alone twenty of them in pristine condition. I felt a little like Geraldo Rivera did, searching through Al Capone’s vaults – except I actually found something.” Having been involved in other community and charitable efforts, Applegath realized the value of these shirts extended beyond their monetary worth. “After doing some research, I learned that hunger issues in Africa have long been overshadowed by the rise in prominence over AIDS. I figured that my partnership with Africa Aid and this auction would be a great way to raise funds for a cause that needs renewed awareness,” he added. Applegath says that in the past, some Live Aid shirts have fetched up to $500 in online auctions.
In an effort to pay homage to the aims of the original Live Aid concert, Africa Aid has chosen their School Lunch Program to be the recipient of the proceeds. This program provides a nutritious lunch daily to hundreds of refugee children in Ghana.
image: defunkd.com
