The delightfully charming Miss America walked the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week’s Joseph Ribkoff show last night.
And I just about lost my mind because she WORE HER CROWN!!! Which, I discovered, you are not allowed to try on unless you are actually Miss America. (Turns out being Cap’n Canada doesn’t count.)
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They turn down the volume on my microphone when I sing karaoke. (So much for that year of singing lessons.)
So when I was invited to Tuesday Night Music Club, it wasn’t to perform. The monthly series, which takes place at the Cellar on the last Tuesday of every month, brings together musical talent with industry pros (like yours truly).
Of the nine Vancouver-based artists I saw last week, two stood out as ones I’ll keep a close eye on. One was Luca Fogale, whose folksy sound seems to be of another time.
The other was Alexandria Maillot, whose voice and stage presence are primed for stardom. When introducing her take on “Rumour Has It,” she said “If I have one chance of being a YouTube sensation, it’s riding off Adele’s success.” I think she’s got a good shot on her own.
[Third photo from AlexandriaMaillot.com]
I was feeling oh-so small at (212)’s Winter Showcase held in the fabulous, high-ceilinged showroom of Montauk Sofa.
The rustic, open space was a beautiful setting to jumpstart the season where we get to wear our cosiest clothes, all at the same time.
A New York based label, (212) caters to contemporary Vancouver women. Being all laidback and such here on the west coast, the winter preview mixed comfy knits, structured dresses and easy-to-wear pieces for that all-day, see-how-good-I-look-even-in-the-rain kind of style.
I may hate the cold but oh how I love to layer! But since it’s not quite winter, I’ll be shopping online for fall instead.
I envy all you Californians who can wear shorts and dresses year round.
Up here in Vancouver you could do that, I suppose, you’d just be miserably wet and cold. So instead we bundle. Sometimes to the point of wearing a sweater so gigantic and cozy, it’s practically a blanket.
I paired my Dolce Vita sweater with a vintage eel-skin clutch (how thrilled was I to find one so big?!?! These old clutches are often so dainty I can barely fit my camera and cell phone inside) from Ver Unica, a vintage shop in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley.
Ahhh… to be back there, amidst the California air and those beautiful palm trees. If I were in the Golden State right now I’d rock this exact same look. Except I’d turn my jeans into cutoffs.
[Rock & Republic jeans, Matisse boots.]
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The art of handwritten notes seem lost with the wonders of the worldwide web. (Then again, who doesn’t love a great blog?)
No stranger to the online world, Vancouver style blogger Olivia Lovenmark swapped her keyboard for paper and a (glitter) pen to launch a stationery line called LOVE + MARK’D. Inspired by her summer travels, her designs are adorable and customized with the right amount of sparkle. They make me miss the charm of personalized notes.
Olivia hosted a trunk show with fall stationery, friends and sweet treats in her oh-so-festive apartment. Thanks again Olivia and Marie (that would be her adorable kitty) for welcoming me into your home.
I feel like this post would have been fitting on a LOVE + MARK’D card…
Here are a few of my favourite things: fashion (obviously), music, art and now, blogging. So put all of these things in one funky loft-like setting and voila! Paradise.
The evening celebrated the A.D.F.M. store launch, an online lifestyle shop that blends art, design, fashion and music under one seriously creative roof. Founder (and super cool lady) Michelle Wong emphasizes culture, community and under-the-radar talent.
Coffee table books were spread about, including a complete moustache grower’s guide (Movember anyone?). With art on the walls, shoes on the table and a DJ spinning all evening, the A.D.F.M. team created a really cool vibe.
A.D.F.M. stands for Art, Design, Fashion and Music or “A Design For Me”. Clever, huh? This online oasis even offers the help of personal stylists. Bringing culture and inspired living to your home, I spent the evening making a mental list of must-haves. Go on, take a look…
One of you is about to get very cozy, my friends! The winner of this gorgeous hand-knit chevron scarf by Kove is…
Kelsey Klassen (I totally rigged it because I liked her name), who entered via Twitter. Congratulations! Send pics of how you style it, mmkay?
P.S. We’ve got more giveaways coming up on The Anthology, so put on your lucky hat.
Never in my life have I seen so many nude body suits.
And I certainly wasn’t expecting so many of them at the ballet (then again, where else would I expect to find so much head-to-toe spandex?). Before the dress rehearsal of Love Lies Bleeding, I sat down with Alberta Ballet’s incredible artistic director Jean Grand-Maître, who choreographed the piece that chronicles the story of Elton John’s life.
It’s cabaret meets Broadway meets Vegas. And it’s set to Elton John’s music. But does it include “Tiny Dancer,” you ask? Well, I’m not going to spoil it for you.
You’ll find my interview on Vitamin Daily.
There’s only one reason I love autumn. And it ain’t the changing leaves, people. It’s the bundling up!
And there’s no better way to get cozy than with a hand-knit chevron scarf by Vancouver’s own Kove, who, by the way, has a pop-up shop open until October 30. This supersoft wool and acrylic scarf is valued at $160 and you could win your very own. How?
For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us what cozy means to you. (Getting curled up by the fireplace with your kitten on your lap?)
For two entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall and tell us how you plan to stay warm this winter. (With a hand-knit piece by Kove, perhaps?)
For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.
The contest is open to readers worldwide. The lucky winner will be chosen on October 19th, 2011 (contest closes 5:00pm PST 10/19/11). Good luck!
UPDATE: And we have a winner! Congratulations Kelsey Klassen!
Three cheers for film festivals! The minute I got back to Vancouver I picked up my VIFF media pass and jumped straight into the film fest fun.
Last night was the premier of Nash, the Documentary (thank you Tiffany and the Donnelly Group for the invitation!). Even I found the story of Canada’s favourite basketball star fascinating, which is high praise coming from someone who’s never sat through an entire b-ball game in her life.
Another favourite? Patang, the story of six people whose lives intertwine during India’s biggest kite festival.
The film is so beautifully shot it makes me want to go to India. Like, right this minute. Patang was featured at Berlin and Tribeca and had its Canadian premier at VIFF, where it will be showing again this afternoon.
Then this weekend I’m off to the closing gala. Can’t wait! Have you seen any of the films? Which did you love most?
P.S. Shout-out to my friend Shevawn who designed the Vancouver International Film Festival artwork. Holler!
P.P.S. You’ll find a few more of my VIFF picks on Vitamin Daily.