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.]

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June 11, 2012 by

Giveaway | Kate Middleton’s Umbrella

Picked a name out of a hat and the winner of the Birdcage umbrella by the royal family’s official umbrella supplier Fulton is…

Tracy Kwan! Congratulations! Check your email and we’ll be off to the races. Now all you need is a prince to carry it for you.

[Photo found here.]

P.S. We have more giveaways coming up on The Anthology so check back often!

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

Bookmark | What Katie Ate

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring places on the wild, wild web. 

Food photography is hard. Like, really hard. At my former agency I worked with a restaurant client and our photo shoots would last all day and involve a photographer, assistant, chef, writer (that’s me!), model (that was also me once!), intern, art director, at least a couple reps from the client and whoever else wanted to get amongst it. There could easily be a dozen of us hovering around a tiny little hamburger, while the food stylist made sure every glob of sauce was just so.

It takes quite a bit to get a food shot right.

Sydney-based photographer Katie Quinn Davies makes it look easy. Her blog What Katie Ate is filled with delicious photos and simple recipes that you don’t have to be a chef to attempt (confession: I have yet to try one). She shares quite a bit about her creative career and her favourite webby finds, too so it’s the perfect blog for those who like eating and looking at things (and I’m pretty sure that’s every single one of us).

So, my foodie friends, bookmark What Katie Ate. And bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it.

[Images from What Katie Ate, obviously.]

Thanks, Larissa, for sending this in!

June 4, 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

Before | The Striped Floral Dress

As far as The Anthology’s Before and After column goes, this “before” shot is far from the worst. In fact, this dress would be kind of cute as a costume. But it’s just that there’s so much of it, especially with those graphic stripes underneath the bold floral print. I couldn’t wear it without feeling like I was wearing an apron as a dress, so I’m tweaking this vintage piece to make it wearable.

I’ll share the “after” shots shortly.

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May 31, 2012 by