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    Forever 21

    May 6, 2009 /
    Forever 21 started in 1984 (my birthday!) as Fashion 21 in Los Angeles. The CEO and President of Forever 21 is Don Chang – and part of the advisor board at FiDM -> the school I am going to in July! He is a Christian Korean-American man and the reason why John 3:16 is printed on the bottom of each and every iconic yellow bag. 
    For God so loved the world, He gave His one & only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16


    Affectionately known as F21 to all fashion bloggers, I am telling you this now – Keep an eye on this super trendy store – it is really really about to blow up.  There are over 400 stores worldwide and flagship stores over 24,000 sq ft. (Half a football field!). A favorite shopping destination in the US, it is now in Toronto at Dundas Square, Vaughan Mills (soon) and Fairview Mall (soon).  It is the epitomy of fashion lovers heaven.  It is trendy, it is versatile, it is fast, it is cheap and it lets you be a fashion forward recessionista without going broke!  The trick to rocking items from F21 is to mix it up.  Don’t wear head-to-toe one brand. EVER.  Don’t ever look at a store mannequin and duplicate the look exactly – that is uber lame.  This is where ‘style’ comes in.  Match your Forever 21 piece with something vintage, something splurge (shoes!), your mom’s bracelet, a bag you bought traveling and always with a bit of sass.  


    These are new at Forever21.com for under $30!


    Going out to a lot of events means a lot of outfits.  Do not ever EVER be embarassed to wear something from lower end stores like F21, H&M, Winners, Urban Behavior or even Stitches!  Shop smart and you will always be en vogue.  If you are buying basics, there is nothing wrong with getting it from a discount place.  I think buying a plain black tank to at Marciano for $50 is a waste of money!

    I say:
    Splurge on JEWELRY (turning green!), SHOES (ouch!) & MAKEUP (breakout!)
    Save on BASICS (leggings, tanks, etc), TREND ITEMS (fringe, metallics, belts) & COCKTAILS (take at least 30 mins between drinks!)

    Caitlin and I had a convo about how we loving ‘stand out’ pieces. LBD means loud, bodiacious and daring to us and not Little Black Dress.  So, let’s get creative.


    Rocking Forever 21 dress with a black corset underneath CanFar Gala Nov 08

    rocking the same ‘paperbag skirt’ at Warner Girl May 09


    If you want more tips on how to stay fashionable in recession time… Check out this post over at     What Women Want

    For you jet-set divas, find Forever 21 in the United States, Philippines, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Thailand, South Korea, Puerto Rico, and Japan


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    Buddah says

    May 6, 2009 /

    Attachment is the source of all suffering. 


    I lost my BB yesterday around 7:30pm at Ryerson.. If you find it, hollar at me!
    Bye Blackberry 🙁
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    Can we all govern?

    May 5, 2009 /
    Us Now is a ground-breaking documentary project about the power of mass collaboration, the internet and its potential impact on society. Directed by Ivo Gormley, the film explores how the web is changing the ways we can organize ourselves. From a democratic football club where the fans pick the team to a lending service where everyone can be a bank manager, Us Now tells the story of new technology through human eyes, and for the first time brings together the leading thinkers in the field of participation and web culture to describe how mass collaboration could change society. 

    Watch this tonight for free at Ryerson! 

    Ryerson University Library Building, LB72 Auditorium

    350 Victoria Street

    Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3 

    Canada


    Join Mayor David Miller and Don Tapscott at  Volunteer Toronto’s Free Movie Night featuring Us Now, a UK documentary about how the web enables people of all ages to participate in their communities.

    After the screening, a panel discussion on the role of technology in community engagement will take place with Toronto’s social innovation and non-profit organizations:

    Allyson Hewitt, Director of Social Entrepreneurship, MaRS Discovery District

    Christine Cooper, Executive Director, Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME)

    Mark Surman, Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation

    Mark Kuznicki, Principal, Remarkk and Co-organizer of ChangeCamp

    Marco Campana, Online Capacity Development Coordinator, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

    Tuesday, May 5th:

    5:30pm Doors Open

    6:00pm Event Start

    9:00pm Close

    Location and transportation info: Click on the Library Building link on this map of Ryerson.

    Thanks to the CAW-Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy at Ryerson for their sponsorship of this event.

    Visit our reception area booths to learn more about Volunteer Toronto and our community partners:

    Volunteer Toronto, Me to We Style, MaRS Discovery District, United Way GenNext, Refresh Events,MyCharityConnects and F.A.M.E.

    Twitter hashtag: #usnow

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    Increasing my aWEARness

    May 4, 2009 /
    Checked out aWEARness yesterday … Amaaazing! Held at the Liberty Grand aWEARness was a fun, unique shopping experience full of vendors presenting designer brands including Club Monaco, Betsey Johnson, & Vera Wang, all at the craziest discounted prices!!! Funds raised from the event are used to support the Princess Margaret Hospital and their research towards ovarian cancer.
    If you missed this one, be sure to check out the next… for more info visit http://www.awearnesscanada.com/

    Love this bag!!!

    Fashionistas!


    Love, love LOVE… YES those are real feathers


    Club Monaco

    Volunteers & shoppers

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    goodboy Fashion Show

    May 4, 2009 /

    Went down to the Berkley Church today for a very special event, showcasing goodboy’s new collection. Besides basic T’s, they have hoodies, button downs and all sorts of ‘good’stuff. With performances by Promise, JDEra, Mantis, and the soulful Brendan Philip – we were in good hands (Thanks DJ Flash for keeping the energy up!).

    Upstairs the venue was filled with airbrush tattoo artists, photography area, artwork and custom sneakers by Liberty Boutique.



    Here’s the best of the crowd:

    her boo + Marina


    and the beautiful music from

    PROMISE


    goodboy clothing is available at Cartel. 498 Queen St West in Toronto.



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    aWEARness

    May 3, 2009 /
    While it’s so much fun hitting the hottest parties, we also love checking out the events that are specifically driven to make a difference! I’m checking it out tomorrow, get your tickets… I’ll see you there!!!

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