- May 15.12 Paris
From left to right: love locks on the Pont des Arts bridge, Ladurée across from our hotel on Rue Jacob, the view from the top of Montmartre, new additions to the family, the gorgeous architecture of Galeries Lafayette, Edouard Manet at the Musée d’Orsay, creative windows at Printemps, the Seine river, captivated by the Louvre’s stunning opulence.
An amazing trip, thank you very much to my dear grandparents for taking me. I’m now back in Germany for another week – today my grandma and I are attempting to make french macarons! It’ll be an adventure, to say the least.
- May 12.12 Brussels + Antwerp
From left to right: beautiful architecture in the Grand Place of Brussels, Brussels words of wisdom, the Notre Dame au Sablon (Brussels), Dries Van Noten store in Antwerp, incredible baroque cathedral in Antwerp, Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s Netherlandish Proverbs, my new friend who graciously posed for me, Antwerp’s historical architecture, adorable little street lined with restaurants in Brussels.
I have to admit, I am head-over-heels in love with Belgium. Paris photos to come sometime this week.
- Apr 24.12 Last assignment of first year
The magazine cover illustration. We were given a list of 5 or so non-fashion publications to choose from, and then another 5 topics on which to base our illustration. I chose The Walrus and technology, specifically cloning. I really like watercolour washes as backgrounds for fashion illustration. I just really like watercolour in general.
Anyway, here’s to an amazing year and all the people I’ve met along the way that have inspired me and helped me grow. You’re awesome.
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Final walk at RAD by Rad Hourani.
A shot from my editorial for Fashion Photography class with Allisa as the creative director.
Lastly, please come check out our first Style Circle x Ryerson Fashion Union event, a vintage sale and gallery of student work. It’s a celebration of all the talent we have in our program, and there will be treats! Who doesn’t love treats? All clothing is priced at $5, so do some shopping while you see what Ryerson’s hard-working students are capable of. This event is free and open to everyone. Come stop by!
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Pavoni Fall 2012
Adrian Wu Fall 2012
Martin Lim Fall 2012
Martin Lim Fall 2012
Here are my favourite instagram shots from the first two days of World MasterCard Fashion Week here in Toronto. Having an amazing time writing for Calgary Fashion with Amy, Stefanie and our photographer Erich. Thank you so much to Kimberley Jev for this opportunity!
- Mar 09.12 My life since reading week
Aidy had to go back to Calgary, which broke my heart.
So I channeled all my focus into homework.
Like drawing cool old guys.
And painting on construction paper with bleach (who knew?).
But even in the slumpiest of slumps, I still need my breakfast. Yum. That’s organic peanut butter, by the way.
In more positive news – I have now officially de-slumped and am gearing myself up for World Mastercard Fashion Week, starting Monday, where I’ll be covering the shows for Calgary Fashion. So happy to have this opportunity, thank you CF!
- Feb 28.12 On fitness and fashion
Nike running tights, Lululemon long sleeve, Nike Free Run 3.0, Energetics weighted rope, Nike + Sportswatch GPS
I’ve been on a bit of a health kick since around November, when I starting making a commitment to exercise as close to 7 x a week as life would allow. I cut out the vast majority of refined sugars and eat a mostly vegan diet (save for the occasional macaron). I’ve managed to stay true to that (with a bit of a break over the holidays), and I’m loving the changes I’m seeing not only physically, but also mentally. I feel so much more comfortable with myself and have learned to respect my body for what it’s capable of. Anyway, these are the items I’m currently lusting after. As you can tell from the above, I love running more than any other form of cardio.
- Feb 22.12 On macarons
It all began during the summer of 2010, when Bri, Erin and I spent a few days in Paris. I’d purchased The Goddess Experience prior to my trip and just devoured every word, including those on Ladurée. Simply put, we are forever in debt to Ladurée for creating the first macaron. Points granted also for the iconic boxes. I’ll be in Paris for another couple days again this summer, and a stop at Ladurée is a must on my list.
Toronto has a few patisseries that produce macarons, although they aren’t quite the same. I haven’t tried all of them, though. Above are from The Bay, which sells Bobbette and Belle‘s macarons in the base level. After the one I tried from Loblaws, these were heavenly. I recommend white chocolate passion fruit.
Today I ventured down to Nadège on Queen Street West. These macarons, thus far, are my favourite. My boyfriend and I shared pistachio and rose, both excellent, although I think I preferred the softness of the rose ganache better. Regardless – if you cannot spare a trip to Paris for a few macarons and tea, Nadege is the next best thing in the city.
One might call me obsessed.
- Feb 16.12 Accessories shoot
For Topics in Fashion Photography our first major project was to shoot two accessories in studio. One image had to be colour, one in black and white. Although both my images are very different from each other, I’m very pleased with the outcome. The first was inspired by the photo of Georgia O’Keefe’s hands by Alfred Stieglitz, except I used Amy’s hands. Amy has lovely hands, doesn’t she? The bag is my mother’s that she ever so graciously allowed me to take to Toronto. I now consider it mine, although she’d probably still protest.
The second photo is a bit less historical in its inspiration – I drew from the Raymond Meier photos styled by Elissa Santisi for the February issue of American Vogue. Would have liked to have the background a little brighter, something to make note of for next time.
Huge thanks to Hayley, who helped me out in the Image Arts studios.
- Feb 15.12 An Instagram update
Bullet holes at Kerr Hall. They make for an interesting photo.
Detail of one of my laptop cases.
Painting with watercolour in Illustration.
Discussing NYFW on Style Circle – read what I’ve said here and here.Friday at 12 PM marks the start of my reading week – I am so excited to have a bit of a break, although I will say that I have a lot of work to finish throughout my time off as well. Such is the life of a post-secondary student, right? On a side note, huge round of applause to Liam who is currently in New York shooting fashion week images thanks to Tumblr. If you’ve never seen his work (which you should have, he’s a FLARE favourite for street style), take a look.
