Winter Kate Fall '10 by Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie's new Fall '10 Winter Kate Collection.

Thoughts?

Fantastic jacket!

(Article and photos via Nylon Magazine)

Decades Bday Bash

Well this weekend was my official bday bash! It definitely hasn't been easy turning a quarter of a century old, but I am getting used to the idea now! Here are a few photos from the night. I found this dress at one of my favorite vintage shops and the owner shortened it for me. My fantastic sister sent me birthday money just in time for me to accessorize my outfit. I bought the shoes, gloves and sunglasses with it! Thanks Kate! My two fantastic friends, Branda and Mindy, made me a birthday cake (you would be surprised how difficult it is to find the right ingredients in Japan!) and Branda did our make-up. The theme of the bash was Decades. Everyone dressed up as a different decade. We had 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and the future! It was a great night full of adventures and a few hilarious encounters. Another birthday in Japan. Thanks to everyone for making it super special! While I have had two wonderful birthdays in Japan, I am thrilled that my time here is coming to an end and I will be heading home to Vancouver for a few weeks to visit with family in July and then off to Toronto to get started on my career!

Trying to be Audrey. An impossible

task!

Delicious bday cake!

Make up time!

Thanks to Ang for my fantastic compact!

New MGMT!

The new MGMT album titled Congratulations will be out in April! Here is a sample of one of their songs. It's called Flash Delirium. I am a huge fan of MGMT and super excited for their next album! Are you a fan. What do you think of their latest song?

Zac Posen for Target!

Zac Posen has a new line coming out for Target! Here are a few

dresses from the collection. Thanks to Nitrolicious and New York Mag.

Love the first two dresses. Perfect for Spring and Summer.

Will you be stopping by Target for this collection?

The City Returns April 27th!

All of our favorite shows are finally returning! Gossip Girl has

been back since early March and now it is time for The City! This

season looks like it will be juicier than ever with Whitney debuting

her line and Olivia continuing her fast track up the Elle Magazine ladder.

Watch the trailer here!

Unfortunately this year we will be unable to watch

The City via Mtv.com as they have made it unavailable

to Japan.

Women's Shopping Night at The Bay Downtown Vancouver

Thanks to Neesha Hothi for giving us an early heads up on yet another popular Bay Fashion Night. There is always such an air of energy and welcome for all who attend. I would love to see the Fashion Shows start on the 5th floor, in the fabulous furniture section and wind down through to the third floor, where all the runway fashions would be ready to buy. The Bay truly has so much space and so much to offer that it could easily expand its offerings: think furniture, china, luxury sheets and towels - all as backdrops and settings for the models. The Bay's make-up and photography staff are excellent and make-overs could be photographed right away. This could be both a prize and/or a service people would be thrilled with. I know because I have a set of gorgeous portraits that are timeless and terrific! See photos from the previous September show here.

The evening began with an efficient and friendly registration and filling out of the prize possibilities: $250. NARS Gift Basket and a $75 INC Gift Certificate plus Halston Fragrances. I have been fortunate enough to win a Bay Gift Basket before and it was magnificent! I don't know of many opportunities to attend such great events with so many gifts, prizes and other treats. Imagine a Cupcake Dessert Station, a Wine Bar, Cosmos, Mario's Gelato and more. Where else does one go to be treated so well?

At 6:30 we saw a Fashion Show, lead by Kim Cathers, previously a contestant on Project Runway. It was almost like being on the show. Halston Heritage featured sequins, short jackets, and fantastic shoes. Rachel Roy featured classic shirts and sequins over black, pink, silver, ruffles, gingham dresses and cardigans, orange shoes and fuschia tops and lots of black and white. Anne Klein's long, patterned skirt and long, oversized cardigans over delicate dresses showed a modern contrast. We liked Jones New York with all of its gold and golden accessories.

We saw Pink Tartan, Sonia Rykiel, Ralph Lauren, Rachel by Rachel, Veda, Barbie, BCBD Generation, Ted Baker, DL 1961, Free People, Diesel, Clu, Top Vera Moda and Pants DL 2962, Beyond Vintage, Hanni Y, AndyTAnh, and Brochu Walker with sqequins, layers, jackets, short skirts, and everything we would love to be seen in walking down Robson and Granville! This was our own Project Runway and we could get made-up, get our portraits done, and really celebrate who we are. Go Vancouver. Go to the store that looks after you!

At 7:30, Crystal Carson from Vancouver's View Magazine consulted about Spring Accessory Wardrobing. Away Winter and Hello Spring! We needed this reminder about bright colours and banishing the ski jackets. Deanna Palkowski (2nd Floor Lingerie Expert) had more to say about bringing the light and bright in! Oh and with the silky lingerie comes longer eye lashes and Noir Longer Lashes had some suggestions, too.

All in all, as usual, The Bay is The Best! When the call comes, you should answer. You always have a great time at The Bay! Each show is unique and always features the latest. Something very special, though, is the invitation and the party. Thanks again, yours in fashion, Treasure Seeker, Colleen

Shida Tatsuya

During the two seasons I attended Japan Fashion Week,

I had the privilege of attending Shida Tatsuya's shows. Due

to the fact that I live in Okayama this year, I am unable to

attend but here is the invitation! Have a look at his website

here and previous Japan Fashion Week coverage here.

This year I will be visiting Kobe for Kobe Fashion Week.

It seems to be quite a bit different from Japan Fashion Week.

I am not quite sure what to expect but I hope to have a few

pictures for you!

Project Runway Season Seven Episode Eight

Here is my review for Project Runway Season Seven Episode Eight. An interesting challenge based on the four elements of earth, fire, air and water. The designers selected their elements out of a bag and had to create garments that represented them. There were a few dull duds but there were also some stunners. Seeing as we are nearing the end, I figured I would post all nine looks that went down the runway. Favorites?

Emilio's Design - Earth

A lot better than his washer macrame

bikini-look from episode seven.

Ben's Design - Water

Poor Ben. This was his first attempt at a

suit. He was overly ambitious and it just

didn't work out for him. The designers hated

the fit and the jock strap look over the pants.

Oh yeah and his Great White Shark theme.

Seth Aaron's Design - Air

Another solid garment from Seth Aaron.

This garment was interesting from every angle.

It was inspired by New York at night.

Mila's Design - Earth

Ew B-O-R-E! When she didn't have the option

of color blocking with black and white, she sent

this boring look down the runway. BLEH!

Maya's Design - Water

The sleeves were billowy and elegant

as the model walked down the runway.

Jonathan's Design - Air

YAY! Jonathan finally has a win under his belt!

His element was air and he decided to focus

on "laughter." What a fantastic garment! BRAVO!

Jay Nicolas's Design - Air

Another great one from Jay. He finished

early and even helped Ben with his garment.

Anthony's Design - Fire

My only qualm with this one was that it

looked similar to the look he created for

Heidi for Marie Claire.

Amy's Design - Fire

Amy! What were you thinking? She

decided to fill her garment with hair. What?

I don't even know what to say...

(Images via My Lifetime)

Project Runway Season Seven Episode Seven

EEK! I am a little behind in my Project Runway write ups but I promise to catch up NOW! Here are the looks from episode seven. It was a hardware challenge. Designers were asked to create looks composed from pieces from a hardware store! It forced the designers to think outside the box. For some it was liberating...for others it was a challenge. Jesse's mettallic silver dress got him the boot and Jay Nicolas's design created out of garbage bags got him first place! Have a look at Jay's look, the leather pants getup. Can you believe those are garbage bags?! Favorites everyone?!

Anthony's Design

The judges said it was too soft and that he

misinterpreted the challenge. I thought it

was stunning.

Emilio's Design

Oh Emilio...he didn't buy enough washers

and was forced to create this bikini-like mess.

What a disaster. I couldn't believe he didn't get

the boot for this!

Jay Nicolas's Design

Jay was the winner of this challenge!

Yes...these are plastic garbage bags.

Jesse's Design

Sorry Jesse "you're out!"

Maya's Design

Mila's Design

Gah! Mila, when will you give up your

color blocking black and white scheme.

We are all B-O-R-E-D!

Seth Aaron's Design

Seth Aaron is always putting together solid

and interesting designs. I don't doubt he will

be in the final three.

Amy Winehouse Collaborates with Fred Perry

Amy Winehouse is working on a clothing line! Say again? Yes! She is working on a collaboration with Fred Perry to create a seventeen look collection for October. She has been wearing Fred Perry for a number of years and Marketing Director Richard Martin told WWD "Amy has a unique sense of style that reflects the brand's own historical reference points." Thoughts?

(Images via Just Jared)

Heidi Klum's Shoot for Marie Claire Magazine in Anthony Williams

Here is the shoot we have all been waiting for. Heidi wearing Anthony Williams's (Project Runway Episode 3) beautiful blue dress. He won the challenge and the prize was having Heidi wear his dress on the April Issue of Marie Claire Magazine. How fun! She looks fantastic in it! Watch the video below to find out more about Heidi's beauty regimen.

(Images via Just Jared)

Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler in the April Issue of W Magazine

Check out the latest shoot with Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler for W Magazine for their new movie The Bounty Hunter. Shot in Canyon County California, was inspired by Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2010 line. The photos were shot by Stephen Klein. Unfortunately I was unable to remove the lines which are to describe the items used in the shoot for the magazine. Click here to see the rest of the items.

(Image via Just Jared)

Another week and Another Weekend..Time Flies..

Another week has flown by and another fabulous weekend has come and gone. Here are two of my outfit choices from Saturday night. I ended up going with the second, but wished I had gone with the first because it was warmer. We ended up doing a lot of bicycling that night!

In other news I only have a month and a half before my next vacation and we have booked our tickets to Okinawa! You can see pictures from my trip there last year here. I can't believe I have been living in Japan for almost fifteen months! As much as I love beautiful and exciting Japan, I am excited to get on to the next adventure. I will be leaving Japan in July to visit home in Vancouver before starting the next adventure. I find out in July just exactly where that adventure will be!

Trying to play with colors and patterns

a bit more.

So excited for the weekend to finally be here!

This is what I ended up wearing.

These are actually my yoga pants!