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Event LOVE: Blackbird-The Occult Collection @iheartblackbird
“Blackbird is about beautiful, simple things. Handcrafted by local designers Regan Hayes and Vanessa Marino, who strive to create a line of jewellery that is well-made, one-of-a-kind and coveted. Their third collection was inspired by the magic and mystery of a witchy woman. She is a powerful and beautiful enchantress adorned in opulent trinkets and charms from another realm.”
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Local Eats with @CollegeStreetBar
We recently attended a cocktail reception to celebrate the new menu of local legend, College Street Bar. The “gastronomic experience” was created by local legends in the food and beverage industry, featuring comfort foods created by Executive Chef Joe Friday and Dan Gunam, with hand-crafted cocktails created by two of Canada’s top mixology experts, Gavin MacMillan and Michael Birdsey.
Thank you for inviting us!
Bella
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Say “I Do!” #TheItalianWay with @ganzitoronto
Osteria dei Ganzi recently invited us to its wedding experience open house, and it was lovely! Breath taking gowns by Ferre Sposa, a delicious menu by Chef Guerrino Starpoli, gorgeous wedding cakes and treats by the Cocoa Cakery, beautiful table settings by Caprice Design & Decor…it was absolutely WONDERFUL.
Words simply can’t express just how lovely everything about this event was, so lucky for you I took lots of pictures for your viewing (swooning) pleasure!
Thank you so much for inviting us, it was a beautiful event!
Bella
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Event LOVE: @Piloti FW14 Media Preview
We all gathered at The Shore Club for a private trunk show to view the new Piloti Fall/Winter 2014 Collection. I didn’t know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the style and design of their performance, luxury and casual pieces; and although the collection is for men, I couldn’t help myself from lusting over some of the pieces…
My faves!
A little about Piloti:
Race, ride or stride – Piloti shoes have it all. Every style includes the patented Roll Control™ spherical heel, which cushions your heel as you drive, providing extra control in heel-and-toe downshifting. When you’re walking, it mimics your natural heel shape and supports your stride. Advanced cushioning supports the mid-foot, heel and medial and lateral sides of each foot, with reinforcement built into the lateral side of the right shoe for heel-and-toe. All our shoes feature top-quality suedes and leathers, with contrast stitching and design details that evoke the world of cars and racing. Worn by racers and car enthusiasts the world over, Piloti footwear offers performance, comfort and style with every shift and every step.
Check out some pics from the preview:
What do you think of the collection?
Thank you for inviting me!!
Bella
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Event LOVE: @Swarovski Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation
We were invited to the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation on Thursday, and as per usual it was LOVELY! The collection boasts a plethora of beautiful, sparkly and shiny pieces with intricate details and the prettiest of colours. I. Was. In. Heaven. Spring is a time of new beginnings, renewal, warmer weather, and the prettiest colours, and that’s exactly what the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2014 Collection gave us. In true Bella fashion, once I got all my pictures I took off my coat and all my jewellery and tried on some of my favourite pieces; my hands even hit the “red carpet” decked out in Swarovski bling!
It’s such a pretty, colourful and fresh collection, and even boasted some pieces that I’ve never seen them do before, i.e. the tribal necklace (which I LOVED!). I mentioned how intricate these pieces were, but my words couldn’t possibly come close to describe, just how beautiful and intricate they are so you’re just going to have to see for yourself!
Enjoy!
Thank you for inviting us, as you can obviously see, I LOVED every single bit of it!
Stay sparkly!
Bella
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Event LOVE: #BlendSomethingFamous with @thefamousgrouse
We were recently invited to challenge our taste buds, and all of our senses in a fierce competition to recreate Scotland’s finest blended Scotch Whisky, all in the hopes of being crowned the “Master Blender.” The Famous Grouse treated us to an intimate creative tasting and blending session led by Brand Ambassador Marc Laverdiere at The Caledonian on College Street.
Armed with nothing but our palates, noses and half a dozen unidentified Scotch Whiskies, we had to recreate the complex and beloved profile of the Famous Grouse. It was definitely a fun experience, Marc was as helpful as he could be, but let me tell you recreating The Famous Grouse Whisky is quite the challenge!
So did I bring Fame or Shame to Scotland’s most loved Scotch Whisky? I’d like to say I did an awesome job… I didn’t win, but if you ask me my creation tasted exactly like it… kinda. I’m not a Whisky drinker (I know I say this all the time), so I’m always afraid and excited when I’m invited to an event that involves me drinking Whisky, but I was given some great advice by one of the attendees who say to drink a different Whisky everyday and I’ll definitely find one that I like…I’m not sure how good that’ll be for me in the long run… hmmmmm.
After we were done recreating or rather attempting to recreate the Famous Grouse Whisky, we were treated to a lovely dinner of smoked salmon and these AMAZING potatoes, Scotch Eggs (which I loooove) and another Whisky tasting. We definitely ate, drank and were very merry, and we also learned a great deal about Scotch! It was a great night 🙂
Thank you for inviting us!
Bella
