The Penniless Fashionista at Republic!

Come and see the Penniless Fashionista at Republic Nightclub this Wednesday!

They will be showing a small installation.

Visit The Penniless Fashionista Website for more on their looks!

VCC Fashion Arts Grad Show Gala Sept. 30,2009

Let there be fashion! This is the show to see! Vancouver at its best!

Fashion's Night Out - Sept. 10th, 2009 - The Bay Downtown, Vancouver

Written by Treasure Seeker Colleen

This was really an all day - whole store event from 12 PM-10PM. A $10 Beauty Gala Event Package gave you $8 off on perfume, cosmetics or jewelry and $2 was donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. In the package were fragrance samples from Boucheron, Paris, Elle - YvesSaintLaurent, V&R, and Ralph Lauren Romance - Always Yours. Multiple coupons worth $25 off on footwear, handbags, fashion jewelry or accessories, a chance to have your make-up bag and products sanitized, plus entry into a draw to win a $2000HBC gift card made this a worthwhile purchase.


The event program listed these highlights: Micabella Cosmetic Launch, Dior Cosmetics, Chanel Cosmetics, Givenchy Playlounge, Treatment Room Open House (tour of Spa Treatment Room), hourly beauty product prizes, and Gift Baskets and Jewelry Prizes. You could have your make-up done and your hair re-styled while you shopped! (A $10 gift card for the Bay's Premier Salons was a bonus, for sure.) There was such energy and excitement throughout the store and the service was excellent! The Club Cafe and Lounge by Vera Wang featured appetizers and drinks and from 5-9PM hot appetizers and cosmos and wine kept things lively.


The Women's Exclusive Shopping Night, hosted by Nira Arora from The Beat 94.5 FM was free and was a popular place to watch Fall Fashion Trend Presentations: Fall Fashion with Luisa Rino, whose work can be seen in Eelle Canada, Fashion 18, Glow and enRoute magazines, Shoe It List with Catherine Dunwoody from the Shopping Bags and Good Morning Canada and Intimates and Shapewear with Crystal Carson from Vancouver View Magazine. As we watched, Prince Charming brought strappy heels for us to try and if the magic slipper fit, the lucky one got to keep the shoes. A Casino gave everyone a chance to play for prizes and to support the Canadian Olympic Athletes. A very patient and fashionable Bob Klettke showed us how to win!


The Tim Gunn of the 3rd floor was in good company with many other nattily attired fellows.

By the way, the Hugo Boss collection was also launched on the evening of this well organized, spectacular Fashion Event!

This is the third Bay Vancouver Downtown show I have enjoyed. Each one gets better and better. There is always music and I was impressed by the main floor sounds of Connecting Hearts Productions. Loved this year's appearance from Digital Cartoons, Custom Illustration, Portraits and Graphic Design by Mark Siermaczeski. You get your ideal portrait/caricature (you look your best) while you talk with Mark. He gets the best smiles out of everyone who sits before him.


There were too many special events such as the contortionist performance and offers to list here so I encourage you to watch for more fashion at the Bay!

Js Illustrations-An Interview with Jodi Sam

Treasure Seeker Colleen met Jodi Sam a few weeks ago and sent me some of her beautiful cards. We thought her name should be in lights and she graciously granted me an interview! Jodi has been creating art from a young age. She was a winning participant of the Emily Carr's British Columbia Young Artist's Exhibition at the age of twelve. Today Jodi designs, paints and fashion styles. Visit her website at jodisam.com.

A: You were a participant at Emily Carr's Young Artist's Exhibition. Did you also go there after graduating high school?

JS: Surprisingly, I went to the University of British Columbia graduating from high school and studied International Relations there. I did, however take a couple of art history classes during university at UBC as well as at Sophia University in Tokyo and really enjoy them. Well, maybe not while I was studying for exams, but afterwards.

A: Your work is currently on display in the Chicago Children's Museum. Can you talk a bit about that project?

JS: That piece was of some lotus flowers blooming in the moonlight. I was twelve then and at the time because of my father’s influence, lotuses were a favourite subject of mine that I painted in various styles, all of which were done in watercolour. Today, lotuses are still one of my favourite flowers.

A: What have been your inspirations for your artwork and styling?

JS: It’s going to sound so cheesy when I say it, but with all honestly, everything around me is my inspiration: from the various art galleries I visited, to the conversations I have with my friends, the music I listen to and even the food I eat. For example, that pretty pastel pink colour that you only can find when you mix a small dab fresh strawberry sauce with real whipped cream. That colour is as delicious as the actual dessert itself!

A: What are your current projects?

JS: This year I have been concentrating on painting blotting line drawings, the ones you see here and on my website jodisam.com. Am constantly looking for new inspirations, remembering past experiences, and thinking of what my characters will do next. You see, my paintings are heavily character based and feature reoccurring characters that I named after my friends daughters and sons. So, I would often think to myself what would Urara-chan like to do next or how about Hikaru-kun? Ride a bicycle, fly over the moon, bake a cake, go on a trip……the list is endless, and so will be painting for a very very long time!

A: Where can we buy your beautiful cards?

JS: You can purchase my cards as well as original paintings directly through me via email at jodisam@gmail.com or at some craft shows and festivals I attend, like Blim (though not every month) and Powell Street Festival. However, am working on a Etsy page and that should be ready later this year and will let Clothes Line Fines be the first to know when it’s up and running!

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Ready to Wear Part Two!

There are so many wonderful designers to choose from and not enough time! The next few shows from Sunday really had a wow factor! A few favorites and a few newbees here on Clothes Line Finds.

Herve Leger

Loved this whole collection full of skin tight mini dresses in unique and inspiring prints. Beiges, blacks and whites have been popular so far this season but this is a breath of fresh air. The way the dresses are cut and the unique fabrics work together to create a young and powerful line of body hugging, look at me dresses!

Erin Fetherston

This collection came complete with magnificent head wear. The garments were delicate, perfectly tailored and paired with gorgeous jewelry. The sheer fabrics were often cinched at the waist with jewel clasps that looked like broaches.

Derek Lam

Loved the pop of this collection. Full of strong lines and striking colors. I jumped for joy at the defined structure and great cuts! Body suits, floral prints and ruffled skirts were big here.

Christian Siriano

I will always be a fan of Christian Siriano's work. He produced another magnificent collection this season that included a series of spectacular hats. There were day time pieces, cocktail minis and elegant evening gowns. Christian knows how to take risks and make beautiful garments that everyone can't wait to get their hands on!

Chado Ralph Rucci

This was not just any black and white collection! It featured elegant lines, sheer fabrics and cuts that would flatter any body! The skirt lengths were all around knees but no less sexy. Sheer fabrics, strong but subtle shoulders and accentuated waists gave the collection a elegant vintage feel.

Band of Outsiders

No runway for band of outsiders this year but the collection was playful and featured some cool day wear pieces. It's great to see a mix of male and female models. Rolled up jeans on men and women, great blazers and day dresses were highlights in this collection.

(All images via nymag.com)

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Ready to Wear Part One

Here are a few favorites from the first two days of New York Fashion Week. I was not overly impressed with many of the collections. I still get the feeling that many of the designers are playing it safe and producing garments that are "wearable" and "marketable."

These few designers definitely stood apart from the rest. Part two coming soon. What did you think of the collection so far? Are there any you are looking forward to?

Charlotte Ronson

A fun and playful collection full of basics and separates. There were bodysuits, jumpers, acid washed denim shorts and skinny jeans, sheer tops, leather and studs!

Cynthia Rowley

Cynthia Rowley's collection featured cool cut out pieces in mostly neutral tones. There were some great jackets and tops with ruffles and bows that would work well for the office. The floral patterned dresses were beautifully tailored and would flatter any body.

Jason Wu

Definitely the highlight of all the collections so far! Jason Wu didn't play it safe at all. The runway was glamorous and as usual he chose bold colors that popped! There were some more casual day pieces in a variety of tweed patterns and some gorgeous short evening dresses. His pieces are designed so well, they make all of the models look like a million dollars.

Looks like the one shoulered
look is here to stay for a while.

Preen

Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi pushed the envelope this year with some interesting cut out geometric dresses. The color palette was centered around soft colors and inlcuded a lot of sheers. Just for fun, they also threw in a few pairs of silver and gold pants too!

United Bamboo

Miho Aoki and Thuy Pham put together a stunning collection this season. The looks were mostly formal and evening dress wear and included a variety of elegant hats. Shimmering blacks, beiges and teals made the collection stand out.

Yigal Azrouël

This season Yigal Azrouël took a different direction with his cut out geometric dresses. They were tight fitting and short with a variety of multitude of different cuts. He also showed men's pieces as well as bathing suits. There were a few great leather jackets and cocktail dresses thrown into the mix too.

(All images via style.com)