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Speaking of cool movies, are you going to watch Coco Avant Chanel (starring Audrey Tautou) this weekend? The movie opens in Canada October 2nd and is a love story as well as a peek into the origins of one of the most famous women in fashion! Perfect for a girls’ night out!
Last week, my girls and I attended Flare Mag’s 30th anniversary party thrown by H&M. With wine and martinis free-flowing, hors d’oeuvres passed around, fashionable people at every corner, and a 20% discount on everything in the store…the party was guaranteed to be a success! The best-selling Canadian fashion magazine’s birthday party drew in a pretty large crowd, with people lining up to get in, and the lineups for the fitting rooms…well, let’s just say I didn’t get to try anything on. The first 200 shoppers also received H&M/Flare gift bags (H&M magazine, Flare magazine, and a piece of jewelry from H&M).
All in all, we had a great time; got to meet a few cool people and reconnect with old acquaintances. Jo and Al both put the discount to good use, and bought a few things. Alcohol coupled with music and slashed prices? Is there a better way to shop? I think not!
We didn’t stick around for the “special fashion presentation”, so if any of you attended it, let me know how that went!
More pics after the jump!
I am super excited about the new Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum! It’s about time, ROM people!
“A star-studded array of almost 150 iconic photographs, Vanity Fair Portraits explores a glamorous photographic history of portraiture featuring such legends as Madonna, Tom Cruise, Bette Davis, Ernest Hemingway, Louis Armstrong and Cary Grant and works by master photographers including Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz.”
Vanity Fair photos are on display from September 26, 2009 to January 3, 2010 (free entry during Nuit Blanche!). See you there!
Photo Credits: www.rom.on.ca
To some it’s Brad Pitt, to others it’s Becks. To me…the embodiment of a perfect man, of a man’s man, of a hot and moody man, to me, that man is Clive Owen. Imagine “Closer” without Clive. Not worth watching, right? It’s his attitude, the way he carries himself, and, of course, it’s his voice. Deep, demanding…sexy as hell. Or maybe it’s his stare, a little bit glaring, but…sexy as hell. You get my point.
Was casually walking in full stalker mode in front of Elgin on Tuesday night at the premiere of “The Boys are Back”. What? Not embarrassed at all. I waited to meet Enrique Iglesias for 8 hours when I was sixteen. EIGHT HOURS (and no, I am still not embarrassed). So hanging out by Elgin Theatre, hoping to catch a glimpse of the sexy beast was nothing. And catch a glimpse I did. Many, many glimpses. I would probably be still standing half-paralyzed in front of the theatre today, if the cops didn’t drag me away kicking and screaming. Ok, maybe they didn’t drag me away, but the stupid volunteer-type chick did put her nonmanicured hand in front of my camera (while I wasn’t even in front of the theatre! isn’t it illegal to ask someone to move away from public property?)! I am not a freaking paparazzo, just a loyal and not at all rowdy (on the outside) fan of the man’s work. What in the freaking hell?! All of my fury aside, I did get a few (blurry) pics and a few good looks at his gorgeous smile (more like a smirk). Great success! In your face, power-tripping-volunteer-chick-standing-in-front-of-the-theatre-wearing-purple-boots!
So to cap this off, today’s Wednesday Candy is Clive Owen. Because he is hot!
To say that last week was eventful would be a gross understatement. A couple of events to cover for the blog, TIFF, NYC Fashion Week, Jo’s bachelorette party, and le boyfriend’s Dragonboat competition. Was it fun? Yes, yes, and yes! But also extremely exhausting…How I survived it? Have no clue. But a Ewan McGregor sighting at the Men Who Stare at Goats TIFF premiere probably helped in making me feel a little better. Yes, he’s short, but that smile is just as cute and captivating as it is in movies. The Clooney? Not my type – never was “gaga” over the most eligible forever-bachelor, but I do get the hype (very, very handsome). Also saw Ben Barnes, much better looking than on screen, great smile, great hair, seemed very nice and down to earth. But the crowd wasn’t there for Ben, they wanted Colin Firth, who was held up in Venice for some reason, at the great displeasure of the many Bridget Jones’ Diary fans (mostly older ladies). I think Colin was supposed to attend Tom Ford’s Single Man premiere, but I’m not sure if he ever did.
Special thanks goes out to Steve Murakami, who was kind enough to provide Style Blog with photos of Ewan and George, when my shots weren’t up to par. Thank you so much, Steve! The photos are amazing! Please don’t abuse Steve’s kindness – don’t use the below photos without his permission.
Now if only I got to meet Clive Owen, my summer would officially be complete. Is it ok to scream “Clive, I want to have your babies” in full view of TV cameras and random passersby?
More photos after the jump!
Last week, the day had finally come for Toronto to have its first Stiletto Sprint! First of all, let me just say…5:15 am! My dedication to all things fun and stylish is very, very strong…hence had to wake up at 4:30 am on a Friday morning! It was still dark out when we got to the Ontario Place parking lot, where the event was held. And judging by the number of people that showed up, I wasn’t the only one who was curious!
The Stiletto Sprint was held in support of the Look Good Feel Better foundation – Canada’s only cancer charity dedicated to empowering women to manage the effects that cancer and its treatment have on their appearance, and often on their morale.
Having heard about the Glamour Stiletto Run in other cities, I’ve always been eager to participate in one, and when I heard that Toronto was getting its own sprint, I was super excited! Despite the early wake up call on a workday, everyone seemed to be in great spirits, participating in various activities, shoe competitions, and of course running in heels. I was part of Heat Two, and ran 50 meters in 11 seconds. Some girl in Heat Five ran the same distance in about 8 seconds. EIGHT. IN HEELS. And here I thought that my daily heel-wearing had prepared me for the competition. Let’s just say I was blown out of the competition by other, more experienced runners.
The best part of the event for me was the Men’s Final. Despite the promise of a $1000 prize, only 7 guys showed up, so the chances to win were fantastic! And did they ever give us an awesome show! The stretches, the posing, the running…some guys even had amazing legs that could rival those of some ladies!
The winners got the glory, the trophies, and hard cold cash! The run raised $3,000 in registration fees for the Look Good Feel Better foundation, as well as a generous $20,000 donation from StyleSense. All in all it was a fantastic event that I was very happy to be a part of! Will practice more next year!
As you can see it was still dark when Heat #2 was scheduled. I am number 119.
Look Good Feel Better package for women with cancer, sponsored by various cosmetic companies.
Photos from Men’s and Women’s Finals after the jump!
This week Al and I attended a stylish soiree, thrown by Extreme Fitness and sponsored by Glow Magazine, Woman.ca, French Connection, Lacoste, Blowfish Sushi, Dermalogica, Tony Chaar Salon, and a few others. What sold us on this party was the promise of free cocktails and free sushi (What? I blame the economy and my shopping addiction). Cocktails we got, sushi not so much. With Blowfish Sushi as one of the sponsors, I’d assume that we’d at least see a few trays of yummy deliciousness passed around (saw two trays all night). I understand that it was a fitness party, but was it implied that fit people don’t eat?! We were so hungry, that when I found a girl with a tray of seaweed wrapped carrots, rice, and lettuce (is that even food?!), I grabbed one for myself and one for Al and carried it triumphantly upstairs. I almost had to fight the starving women off me, with many inquiring where or where had I obtained that precious piece of something edible.
With the gripe out of the way, I must admit that the rest of the party was a blast! Hair and makeup makeovers, eyelash extensions, oxygen bar, and skin care consultations! Gift bags, French Connection styling competition, jumping models of Lacoste, DJ Chris La Roque on the turntables…so many things to see and do! Great time was had by all. And I guess the free flowing alcohol made most of us forget about the lack of food!
On a side note, this being a fitness party and all, I finally signed up for a gym membership! Hooray! Last time I had one, I used it maybe 10 times (in 2 years). But am positive that this time will be different! I can just feel it!
More photos after the jump!
I have to admit that when it comes to bar hopping, I always stay within my comfort zone (Yorkville, or King St. W.), so when I heard about the opening of Samovar Room in Cabbagetown (51A Winchester St.), I jumped at the opportunity to explore Toronto a little more. The area is a host to many lovely-looking cafes and restaurants, and I will definitely be going back to explore those little hidden gems. As for the Samovar Room, Al and I thouroughly enjoyed our visit! I am not a great judge of drinks, so according to the expert (Al), the Cosmos were great…and I can attest that the champagne with strawberries was yummy! As was the food! We were served traditional Russian “zakuski” all through the night, which included various types of sausage (kolbasa), salmon rolls, delicious rye breads, and even Russian pizza! Perhaps I am a bit biased, but having been raised on those traditional foods myself, I definitely enjoyed every single item I ate!
I loved the propaganda posters on the walls, the paintings, and the hats worn by the bar’s staff! And the service was great too! The place was packed, but we still got to try every single hors d’oeuvre, thanks to our super attentive server! After a few drinks, my friend and I were itching to dance, but had to go home before the fire-eating go-go dancers had begun their performance, it was a Thursday night and we both had to work the next day. Boo!
So if you are looking for a new place to grab a drink or two with friends, definitely check out Samovar Room! Surprisingly, Cabagetown was not at all a hassle to get to! Just take the streetcar East on Carleton St. and you’re there in no time!
More pics of Samovar Room after the jump!
I guess it’s a little too late to let you guys know about the “Signore and Signore: Leading Ladies of the Italian Cinema” event happening at the Cinematheque Ontario, since it ends today. Boohoo! I am sure those of you that love Italian cinema have already heard all about it and have gone, and those that haven’t…well, you should definitely check it out next time!
I grew up watching a lot of foreign films, and even though Soviet films will always have a special place in my heart (Devchata, Bril’yantovaya Ruka, Operaciya I, etc), Italian films from the 50s and 60s are one of my all time favorites! I think it’s the combination of great stories, amazing actors, sharp fashions, and the language! Plus Marcello Mastroianni’s good looks don’t hurt either!
I am re-watching an old-time favorite “Nights of Cabiria” tonight! Cannot wait! Am super disappointed that Cinematheque Ontario did not include “Marriage Italian Style” in their lineup. Sofia Loren is the leading lady of Italian Cinema, and yet this comedic masterpiece by De Sica was grossly overlooked this time around (she is both hilarious and heartbreaking as the main character Filumena). Considering that Loren’s name is the first one that pops into anyone’s head, it’s a little surprising that they only included one movie featuring the actress. Hopefully they’ll include “Marriage Italian Style” next time, because this movie is all sorts of amazing!
Click for more “Marriage Italian Style” stills and a couple of my Italian favorites!
Do you always wear stilettos? Do you prefer them over the flats? Are you good at running in heels? Have you always wanted to participate in the Stiletto Run in NYC, but never had the chance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in luck! Toronto is getting its own Stiletto Sprint this September! All you need to do is donate a minimum of $15 to Look Good Feel Better foundation and you’re in! And guys, if you too are interested, one race will be held specifically for you! There will also be prizes ($10000-$1000), and gift bags! Are you registering yet? Details and shoe specs below!
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 11, 2009
Time: Registered participants to arrive at 5 a.m. Races take place between 5:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Ontario Place, Parking lot P3 – Lake Shore Blvd & Ontario Place Blvd, Toronto, ON
Photo Credits: National Post and StyleSense
