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Event LOVE: 9th Annual White #Cashmere Collection
I woke up really excited on Wednesday morning, and couldn’t get myself to the newly renovated Arcadian Court quickly enough to watch the 9th annual White Cashmere Collection. I’m always really excited to see this show, simply because I’m always blown away when I see how ordinary bathroom tissue, is transformed into beautiful fashion pieces. This year my mind was not spared, and was definitely blown. The show began with an awesome acrobatic performance, followed by some words from the host of the event, long-time supporter of the collection and breast cancer survivor, Canada AM’s co-host Beverly Thomson, and ย then we got to hear the lovely Lolitta Dandoy’s touching story about how she survived breast cancer. Then it was time for the show!
amazing.
What is the White Cashmere Collection? “It’s Canada’s annual celebration of Fashion with Compassion. A fund-and-awareness-raiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s vision of a future without breast cancer. More than 100 Canadian designers have participated to-date!”
Rodney Philpott– “…sultry slit-to-the-hip sheath is crafted from BT “lace” and strewn from shoulder to the hem of its train with white flowers and petals.
Suhaila Niazi– “…delectable layer cake of a gown… complete with a pink ‘fondant’ bodice and tiered skirts ‘frosted’ with elaborate flowers and edged in beaded ‘icing’.”
Adrian Wu- “…great knotted and woven ropes that coil around the torso while its draped skirt balloons to the floor.”
LABEL– “…delicious, dangerously short dance dress… smooth strapless bodice with a frothy skirt created from layer upon layer of pink and white BT”
Lucci Rojas– “…delicate, painstakingly pleated and folded pennants of pink and white BT ‘fabric’ flutter to the knees where a graceful white floor-length skirt takes over.”
Golnaz Ashtiani– “…beautiful floral brocade effect from Cashmere BT ‘fabric’… with dramatic cone-like volumes…for the BT Couture Collection.”
Izzy Camilleri– “…party dress entirely constructed of hundreds of BT blossoms, in white Cashmere Envirocare.”
love!!!
Laura Siegel– “…intriguingly draped and layered dress…textural interest by adding a chunky knit shawl.”
Joel Bissonnette-“…seductive thigh-slit, halter-neck dress features a slim, tiered skirt and a cheeky corseted waist.”
Cara Cheung-“…sharp shoulders, rhinestoned seaming, ready-for-anything short flowered skirt, and cape-like overskirt.”
MY FAVE!!!!
Anomal Couture, Sonia Leclair-“…sensual cut-out gown…crafted from essentially linked lingerie elements.”
David Jack-“…aerodynamically sleek couture… takes flight with aileron-like peplums at the hips and a flowing BT fabric train.”
the train was giving me life!!
the designers ๐
Jewellery by Karen McFarlane
head piece: MMCrystal by Michelle Merizzi
The cuteness!! (the first ever children’s wear)
lovely
fierceness!
love ๐
Lolitta Dandoy ๐
The eats!
le fun times!
The White Cashmere Collection was curated by Canadian fashion designer Farley Chatto, and paid homage to Classic Hollywood Glamour. It was a lovely show, and I’m so happy that I was able to experience another year!
โฅBellaโฅ
FYI: BT stands for bathroom tissue ๐
ps: You can also view the collection and support the cause by joining Cashmere’s unique Vote Couture for the Cure initiative on Facebook until November 19th. Fans are invited to vote for their favourite design and Cashmere will donate $1 per vote, to the Foundation in the winning designers name. Voters will also be entered in a draw to win one of four $2,500 shopping sprees. GO VOTE NOW!
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Event LOVE: @MassimoDutti Store Opening
“The Massimo Dutti woman aims for a style that is personal, while adding touches of fashion trends set on international catwalks.”
On Thursday night we celebrated the grand opening of Massiom Dutti in Toronto at the Eaton Centre. ย This is the first-ever Massimo Dutti North American store, and let me tell you, as soon as you walk in, you instantly get this STRONG desire to shop! The clothing is fantastic of course, but I just love how the store is set up; it’s beautifully decorated, everything from the lighting and furniture to the way that the clothing is displayed. It’s just lovely in there. I got a lovely and informative tour of the store and everything Massimo Dutti from Aaron, during which I found so many pieces that MUST be mine, come rain or shine.
Look for Aaron when you go, he knows everything about Massimo Dutti, and he’s super friendly ๐
Robyn and Tamika ๐
Beautiful and is smooth like butter baby! This is part of the men’s collections, but it should totally be mine.
Christina rocking a cute Massimo Dutti dress ๐
and cute shoes to match!
The food was AMAZING! I ate, and ate.. and ate ๐
The lovely miss hawley dunbar ๐
“…the Massimo Dutti man has had a unique personality that translates through the collections, using high quality materials and interesting combinations of textures and styles.”
the attention to detail is EVERYTHING.
“…the Massimo Dutti woman is a city dweller, practical, elegant, and contemporary who believes in her style and knows what she wants.”
it was love at first sight, feel and wear.
pretty and yummy all at the same time!
so lovely seeing you again ๐
love these!
there was food for days…
Clean. Feels like heaven. Need.
le cuteness ๐
need these scarves in my life…
More pics coming!
Thank you so much for inviting us, I had a lovely time, the store and the clothing (both the men’s and women’s collections) are wonderful!!
โฅBellaโฅ
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Event LOVE: @MassimoDutti store opening pt2
“Massimo Dutti stores exude a sense of luxury and are specially designed to enhance the customer experience.”
More pics from the Massimo Dutti store grand opening at the Eaton Centre last Thursday evening ๐
Enjoy!
those gloves… need.
The Toronto store offers men’s and women’s collections that are divided into two lines: casual and informal.
“The casual line exudes a fresh and youthful atmosphere, while the formal line is intimate and warm”
smores… yum
love.
lots of pretty, and soft scarves to choose from!
possibly the best risotto cake everrrr
cute belts!
mm mm mm!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL!
i swear even women could rock these…
the leather jackets feel soooo GOOD
Thanks again for inviting us, the event was lovely, the store is beautiful, and the food, drinks and company were wonderful!!
โฅBellaโฅ
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Event LOVE: Greg Lauren Spring/Summer 2012 Trunk Show
Last week we went over to TNT to check out Greg Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, as well asย catch a preview of the Fall/Winter 2012 collection. I had brief chat with Greg about the inspiration behind this collection, however it was cut short due to everybody wanting a piece of him. It’s all good ๐ I saw a couple pieces that I liked, and once I viewed the collection it was time to get down to some wine sipping and socializing!! All in all, it was a good night.
Everybody wanted a piece of him, we ALL had questions lol
the one on the right is one of my faves!
This pic makes me so happy don’t know why, but i dig it.
Love running into ReeRee and Nathaniel ๐
everybody was having a good time
DJ Lissa Monet was on the “ones and twos”
I really need to step my game up, cause these neck pieces I’ve been seeing lately are EVERYTHING!
Tika’s bag yes!ย Adjoa’s rocking those bright colors. Love.
I was gonna have some candy, but after witnessing some double/triple dipping and finger licking…
โฅBellaโฅ
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Event LOVE: Christian Boutique V.I.P. Cocktail Reception
Last week a number of us joined long-standing Toronto luxury retailer Christian Boutique for a private in-store V.I.P. cocktail event. I got to chat with Nello (the owner), as well as meet a number of awesome people while I sipped on champagne and drooled (as well as oohed and aahed) over all the pretty clothing and accessories.
Carcia and Telly!– so much fun chatting with these ladies ๐
LOVING Andrea’s necklace!
A stylist, an artist, and a designer ๐
the models rocking Christian Boutique dresses
The clothes, the people, the food… it was a great night ๐
Thank you for inviting us!
โฅBellaโฅ
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Fun times @LotusLeafStyle #PressDays
I got a chance to go snoop around the Lotus Leaf Communications offices recently, and had way more fun than I expected… I mean I knew I was going to enjoy it, but I didn’t think I was going to have so much fun! I got some hands on experience with some of their brands, and was pretty gutted to be leaving without taking everything with me ๐ I did get a good swag bag and a pretty Cocoa Jewelry bracelet, so that helped soothe my sorrows ๐
I was IN LOVE with this Diesel watch, and I don’t even wear watches, but this one right here!? ANYTIME.
Love at first sight.
There was entire wall FULL of Dr. Martens… my poor heart, it was torture.
Loved this!- Cocoa Jewelry
matching bangles… perfect for summer!
more from Cocoa Jewelry
so many pretty rings
sexy ass boots
more Cocoa Jewelry
YES PLEASE. Cocoa Jewelry
Some serious BB Dakota goodness
Fell in love with Manitobah Mukluks
oh my goodness the cuteness!
Need these earrings. Cocoa Jewelry
More Dr. Martens goodness!
Yes Please Roxanne Nikki
More Cocoa Jewelry. Love.
Loving these pieces by Pkg.
I didn’t know Michael Kors made such sexy watches
Found someone rocking that dope Cocoa Jewelry necklace ๐
This clutch is sooo necessary.
More BB Dakota goodness
Some of the bridal collection from Cocoa Jewelry
ย So I was a little trigger happy while I was there, but there was just too much goodness for me to not take pics so that I could share them with you. Stay tuned for part 2 of my adventures at Lotus Leaf!
peace and love
โฅBellaโฅ