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Giveaway | $100 to Shopbop! Helmut by Helmut Lang, anyone?

Who among you isn’t addicted to online shopping? That’s what I thought. Because I’m an enabler, The Anthology has teamed up with Shopbop to give one of you lucky ducks a $100 Shopbop gift card.

Looking for new espadrilles a la Grace Kelly? Use the gift card to grab a pair of Soludos shoes. Jewelry box looking a little empty? Put it toward Heather Hawkins jewelry (I especially like the horn necklace). Or if you want some bad-to-the-bone basics, put it toward some Helmut by Helmut Lang. Need more inspiration? Cruise the Shopbop blog.

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us why you love shopping online. Because getting a package on your doorstep feels like a present even if you bought it yourself.
For two entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall.
For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.

The contest is open to Anthology readers worldwide (gift card is in USD). Contest closes 5:00pm PST June 28, 2012. Good luck!

[CLOSED] Congratulations Arielle Quan!

June 18, 2012 by

Trippin’ | When in Paris, How Many Crepes Are Too Many Crepes?

In her latest dispatch by Katie Burnett, a friend, actress and writer living in London shares her favourite things to see, do, eat and drink in Paris.

London to Paris is an easy, breezy 2.5 hour train ride, and I spent a very hot and beautiful weekend there exploring the city. As someone who loves books, I did a bit of a literary tour, and stopped by the old standards like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. No matter how many times I’ve been to Paris, it never gets old to see the Eiffel Tower in the distance!

Cafe de Flore and Cafe Deux Magots
Located right next to each other in the ultra trendy area of Saint Germain-des-Pres on the Left Bank, these two restaurants are both steeped in exciting history as they were hotspots for Simone de Beauvoir, Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre (among others) to gather and rendezvous with other writers, artists and intellectuals. Tea and a croissant will set you back 10 euros, but it’s worth it!

Shakespeare and Company
For North Americans passing through Paris, this bookstore is a must. Beautiful, crammed and elegant, Shakespeare and Company has hundreds of English books on the bottom floor, and a library on the top floor, which is also used for poetry nights. You can’t remove any books from the library, making it that much more special to sit and read them. (Fun fact: Most of the people who work in the bookstore also live there, and my sister’s friend once lived there and wrote poetry in exchange for her lodging.)

Ernest Hemingway’s House
When Hemingway first went to Paris he lived at 74 Rue du Cardinal-Lemoine in the Latin Quarter. It’s in a great area that’s a few steps from cafes and bars (now home to some of the best happy hours!) and a few minutes away from the stunning Luxembourg Gardens.

Ladurée
If you are like me and love sweets, Laduree is a very dangerous place. Stepping in is like entering Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette – and believe me, you’ll never want to leave.

See a French Movie
If your French is up to it, it’s a lovely experience, especially seeing a movie that won’t be out in North America anytime soon, like the Marion Cotillard film Rust and Bone. Or if you’re stuck in North America, try renting the Guillaume Canet-directed Tell No One (yes he’s the hot guy who wasn’t Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach).

Oh and the answer to the age old question, how many crepes are too many crepes? Easy – as many as you want! How many times are you in Paris?!

[Photos by Katie Burnett.]

P.S. Catch up on Katie Burnett’s earlier dispatches, like her list of must-reads and add to your “When I’m in London” list: Sundays on Brick Lane, Saturdays in Camden Town, Friday nights at the theatre, and East Coast nostalgia.

June 17, 2012 by

After | The Striped Floral Dress

This vintage dress was quite the find. Especially after giving it a few nips and tucks. Now instead of looking like your mom’s kitchen table cloth, it looks like your mom’s dish towel. There’s less of it, see?

I shortened it, belted it, climbed a tree in it and chased my dog in it. Soon enough I’ll be having seaside picnics in it.

When photographer Sherry Lu shot these photos in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park, I wore this dress with Converse Chuck Taylor Daintys (thank you, Converse) because walking my dog often turns into chasing my dog, so I needed to wear sensible footwear.

Another thing I need: a better-trained dog.

[Photos by Sherry Lu.]

P.S. You know what you need? To follow @TheAnthology on Twitter.

P.P.S. You’ll find the rest of The Anthology’s Before and Afters right here.

June 15, 2012 by

Diary | Glamour Shots

Photographer Mark Leibowitz was in Vancouver a few weeks ago shooting street style for Glamour Magazine. (Can’t wait to see those pictures, these are actually his shots from various fashion weeks.)

The man is a crazy talent — just peep his portfolio — and though he may look Canadian in his Teh Scarf, he’s from the Bay Area.

Photographer Paul Melo of Style Quotient captured much of Mark’s shoot on film (can’t wait to see that video!).

And it was funny to see them compare their photo-taking process. Paul declared himself more of a stay-still-and-set-up-the-shot-carefully kind of guy, whereas Mark and his subjects were moving all over the place.

Will my street style shot make it into the magazine? Who knows.

But thanks to this blog and my creative company Northill I feel like my life is one big photo shoot (see exhibits A, B, C, D and E).

And that’s a beautiful thing.

[Photos by Mark Leibowitz for Glamour Magazine except the one of the photographer himself. I took that.]

P.S. Facebook’s one big photo shoot so like The Anthology.

June 13, 2012 by

Trippin’ (and Shootin’) | Kelowna Wine Trails

I spent last week in Napa of the North, trekking along the Kelowna Wine Trails, drinking a lot of vino (for research purposes) and playing vineyard frisbee golf on a barrel bull (for footage purposes).

I was hosting segments for Tourism Kelowna and Vitamin Daily. Six segments, in fact, and the videographers from Bent Matter and I shot them in two short days. (Do you know how many in-the-car wardrobe changes that entails?)

I talked sustainability and time travel with Gabe Cipes of Summerhill Winery.

Discussed different types of psychedelic libations with Tony Lewis of the Vibrant Vine.

Explored culinary gardens behind some of Kelowna’s swankiest restaurants and then ate with the chefs.

And met plenty of friendly characters (hi Gordon!). It will all add up to must-watch footage, I’m sure, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

[Just realized how much J.Crew I wore on this shoot. Don’t judge me.]

P.S. Be a pinner-winner and follow Kelsey Dundon on Pinterest.

June 11, 2012 by

Style | Beachwear Trends on CTV

It may be June-uary in Vancouver, but I’m thinking sunny thoughts (and praying to the weather gods — I’m supposed to spend tomorrow on a yacht boat) so in a fit of optimism I stopped by CTV Noon News to talk summer beachwear trends: bright colours — yes, even for gentlemen — light fabrics, long dresses, and all sorts of summery things I can’t wait to see beach- and poolside.

I wore a pool blue Banana Republic top and Tabitha skirt, which makes it much easier to hook up my mic pack (though I still love you, JNBY dress).

Sprayed the heck out of my hair with Rusk W8Less Hairspray (the best!).

And got down to business. The dress on the left is part of the new Trina Turk for Banana Republic collaboration, which is now available in stores and online.

Matej (in red) is wearing menswear from Gap and Lillian is wearing a striped maxi dress from Old Navy with a denim jacket from Gap. Maybe if we’re lucky they’ll actually be able to wear these looks outside the studio soon.

[Thank you, Laura and Michelle, for snapping these pictures!]

P.S. You’ll find more behind-the-scenes shots on The Anthology’s Facebook page so get your like on.

June 8, 2012 by

Playlist | Sasquatch Music and Arts Festival

Though their lineups often overlap (Bon Iver, The Shins, Beirut, Childish Gambino, tUnE-yArDs, etc.), Coachella and Sasquatch are very different festivals. They both take place on the west coast, yes. They both take place in deserts during the spring, sure. But Coachella is where celebrities are photographed in tabloid-friendly outfits.

Sasquatch, on the other hand, is where these folks are photographed by Vancouver-based music photographer Braden Paul. Like last year, he trekked to the Gorge (which, with its edge-of-a-cliff location, is the most beautiful outdoor venue in the world) and scouted some of the biggest characters. Boy, were there many to choose from.

But he didn’t just people-watch, Braden also artist-watched and these are a few of his highlights from this year’s Sasquatch…

The UK’s Ben Howard.

New York’s St. Vincent.

Deer Tick, who Braden also photographed during a recent show in Vancouver.

And…Deer Tick again.

Portland’s Wild Flag.

The UK’s Spiritualized.

Little Dragon, who I just love. Then again, I have a real thing for Swedish indie pop.

[Photos by Braden Paul]

P.S. You’ll find Braden’s highlights from last year’s Sasquatch Festival here, here and here.

P.P.S. You’ll find my photos from this year’s Coachella here.

June 5, 2012 by

Style | Summer Beachwear Trends on CTV

Summer. It’s all I think about all year long and now I actually get to talk about it. On Monday, June 4th I’ll be on CTV Noon talking beachwear trends. Among them will be the soon-to-be-launched Trina Turk for Banana Republic capsule collection, whose accessories (pictured above) I’m obsessed with.

Filled with bright colours and bold prints, the capsule collection is inspired by Southern California (one of my favourite places) and its mid-century aesthetic makes any old outfit that much more interesting. (The yellow and blue cuff is Trina Turk for Banana Republic, the gold beaded bracelets are my own.)

Pack your beach bag and set your PVR — my segment will air at 12:30 on CTV Noon Vancouver on Monday.

[Second photo by Laura Cropper]

P.S. The Anthology has teamed up with Fulton to give away the most summery umbrella ever. You’ll love it almost as much as Kate Middleton does. Enter here!

 

June 3, 2012 by

Giveaway | Kate Middleton’s Umbrella

Or should I say…brolly?

That’s right, my friends, The Anthology has teamed up with the royal family’s official umbrella manufacturer (yes, they have one). Fulton wants to give you the umbrella that’s perfect for spring showers and duchesses: the birdcage. How do you enter?

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us who you would have carry your umbrella for you (I’d choose Prince Harry).
For two entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall.
For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.

The contest is open to readers across Canada. Contest closes 5:00pm PST June 8, 2012. Good luck!

[CLOSED] Congratulations Tracy Kwan!

June 1, 2012 by