Thursday, November 28, 2013

My Hello! Stuff at OCADU Book Arts Fair!

Just wanted to share with you an event that I will be apart of this weekend. It's the 29th Annual Book Arts Fair at OCAD University presented by the printmaking department. Come and browse the uniquely handmade and crafted works by many artists, printmakers, students and professional artists! For more info, you can check out their Facebook event page.


The fair is happening Saturday, November, 30th from 10am to 5pm at OCAD U's Great Hall, 100 McCaul St. Come by and do some of your Christmas shopping! You'll definitely find some neat, and one of a kind gifts.

New this year - there will be live performances, poetry readings, and kid friendly crafting thoughout the day. Come by, shop and have some fun!

I will have a table at the fair, selling my creations - Hello! Stuff. If you don't know by now, I've created a line of fun, cool t-shirts & accessories. You can read more about Hello! Stuff here. I also have an Etsy store where you can purchase some of my stuff! 

So, come by and say hi. Below are some of images of the stuff I will be selling. There will be t-shirts, tote bags and Ties. However, there are more stuff where I don't have available on Etsy. There will be greeting cards, notebooks, sketchbooks, bookmarks, gift tags, and magnet sets! Not only that, the prices will be marked down from what you see on my Etsy store, plus no tax or shipping fee : )

If those are not enough reasons - if you come by and say hi, with a mention about this blog post, you'll get a FREE greeting card and postcards of your choicePlease help me spread the words and hope to see you there! 

Hand-printed Ties

T-shirt


Tote Bag



Sketchbooks

Greeting Cards

Bookmarks

Notebooks

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Latest Watches from Watch It!

Hugo Boss
NOVO

Diesel
Diesel

If you know me, you know that I love watches! Wether for fashion or function, a watch is the perfect accessory to complete any outfit. As you know Christmas is just around the corner, why not add some watches to your shopping list?

Check out what Watch It! have in store for the holiday season. Below are some of my favourite (hint, hint, santa) I also included some great looking ones for the ladies.

Emporio Armani

Fossil

Diesel
For the ladies:

Citizen

Karl Lagerfeld
Fossil

Sunday, November 17, 2013

WIN Tickets to the OOAK Christmas Show & Sale 2013!


Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner! Have you started doing your Christmas shopping yet? Why not shop for some one of a kind, handmade creations for that special someone on your list? 

The perfect place to do your Christmas shopping this year will be at the 2013 One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale. It will be happening at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto from November 28 - December 8. It will feature 800 artisans and designers, including over 90 NEW participants who will make their debut this season. 


I've always been a fan of handmade, one of a kind stuff, so I can't wait to go check out the show. Note: If you're looking for some fun and cool stuff, don't forget to check out MY creationsHello! Stuff Etsy store : )

We might even see each other at the show! I have 10 pairs of tickets to giveaway! Giveaway closes Saturday, November 23 at midnight. TEN lucky winners will be chosen at random, and each will get a pair of tickets to attend this year's OOAK Christmas Show & Sale. Transportation to the event is not included. Enter below and good luck!


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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Isabel Marant pour H&M - November 14!


If you're like me, a fan of retailer collaborations - I'm sure you have it already marked down on your calendar. The wait is almost over, the launch of the Isabel Marant pour H&M is just two days away! The collection will be available in selected stores on Novemeber 14, 2013.

Isabel Marant is a Parisian designer who has created a widely influential and successful take on Paris chic. Mixing urban attitude, boho elegance and rock 'n' roll spirit, she delivers a genuine French allure.
The collection features clothing and accessories for not only women, but teens and for the very first time, a collection for men! (Nice!)


 

Marant has assembled an eclectic wardrobe of must-have urban staples with trademark Parisian flair. Concrete-jungle tones of black, charcoal and gray brightened by touches of white and red mingle in the colour palette.




As mentioned before, very excited about Marant's doing her first men's collection! It includes precisely tailored outerwear and chunky knits, leather biker pants matched with tie-dye t-shirts and western-style jeans and shirts.

I attended the media preview of the collection last week.  Seeing the collection up close was a treat. I really like the colour palette: mainly black and white with a touch of red. The quality and details in the pieces was very nice. There were some very similar looking pieces/style throughout the women, men & teens collection.  It's a matter of sizing - I won't be surprise if the ladies will shop the men or teen's collection.

Is it just me, but I find the price point a little high compared to past H&M collaborations?! Anyways, I won't think it will be a problem. The collection will sell like hot cakes. Are you guys ready? Check out the whole collection here. Below are some of my favourite pieces. Hope I 'll be able to score some of them : ) Good luck and happy shopping!





Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Hayden Christensen for RW&Co. Collection is now available!

The wait is over, Canadian's own Hyden Christensen collection with RW&Co. arrives in most stores November 7! For more info as to which stores will carry it, please go check out their website here.

Me with Mr. Christensen!!

Media launch event at the Eaton Centre location.

Inspired by the Canadian winters, each of the 20 pieces in the collection blends comfort, style and versatility to fit your lifestyle. I really like this collection: nice pieces, well made, great quality, and attention to details.

Coats, jackets, blazers, cardigans and even scarves.

I attended the media launch event for this exclusive limited edition collection last week, and included some photos here. I took some detail pics of some of my favourite pieces from the collection to share with you. And yes, I had a chance to meet Hyden! He was very nice and of course looking great wearing pieces from his collection! I also loved his boots, which I later found out are from Hi-Tec. ( I want them! : )

One of a fav piece - the carrot fit twill pants. Love the colour
and the detailing in the cuffs.

My other fav piece - Reversible vintage sweater! What a neat idea!

Will you be shopping the collection? Make sure to stop by a RW&Co. near you or shop online before your favourite piece is sold out. What's on your must have list?

Love his outfit and those boots!
Proud designer : )

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Converse Holiday 2013 and WIN a pair from the Collection!

Sadly to say, winter is just around the corner. I'm not really a big fan of the cold weather and snow. However, being a fan of footwear, I am happy to be able to wear all my winter gears.


Very excited to share with you Converse Holiday 2013 Collection! The iconic Converse silhouettes are updated with cold-weather materials and holiday-inspired treatments. There's leather and shearling materials to keep feet warm. There're also weather-resistant boots, perfect for a wintry season.

Thank you to the great people at Converse, I now own my very first pair of Converse All Star wintry footwear, the Woodsy Boot! It's my favourite pair from the collection. Stay tuned to hear my thoughts and see how I'll incorporate them into my outfits (Stuff I Wore postings).


Their giving doesn't stop there, Converse would like to give my readers, you guys, a chance to WIN your favourite pair from the holiday collection! How cool is that?! Thanks to Converse, your feet will be warmer during the holiday season.

Take a look at the holiday collection, now available in stores and enter for your chance to win a pair below! Which style is your favourite?

Chuck Taylor All Star Woodsy Boot: features a leather upper and rubber wedge outsole.

My fav pair!



Chuck Taylor All Star Leather: features a Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette has a leather upper and Thinsulate lining. 





Chuck Taylor All Star City Hikerfeatures a Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with a slight boot tread for extra grip, just enough to structuralize its boot shape without adding extra bulk. 




Chuck Taylor All Star Hollis: features a sawtooth outsole, Thinsulate lining and heavy tumbled leather that gives the shoe an aged rugged look.





Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Ness: features a rubber wedge and a slim silhouette. This sneaker offers both style and comfort.




Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty: features a suede upper with a shearling lining perfect for the winter months.




GIVEAWAY TIME! Now, here's a chance for you to WIN a pair! This giveaway is only open to Canadian residents. ONE reader will win a pair of Converse from the holiday collection. Due to inventory/stock, the winner will ask to give me their top 3 choices. GOOD LUCK!!


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