Fabulous Fashion Illustrations at Hello Magazine TIFF Gala
During TIFF there are many fabulous galas and parties that everyone desperately wants to attend. One of those is the Hello Magazine party. This year they had fantastic live fashion illustration by the one and only Beckie DiLeo. Here are a few shots from this amazing event that I was so extremely lucky to get to attend.
The countdown is on for probably one of the most anticipated Target collaborations yet….that is right Missoni is doing a 400+ piece collection for target with pieces starting at $2.99 and going up to $599 with the majority of the collection under (that is right under!) $40. The collection will include housewares, bed linens, women’s clothing and accessories, men’s clothing and accessories and even wardrobe and accessories for all the little nuggets out there. There is also a bike and patio furniture. If you couldn’t tell I am over the top excited for this. I have found some great images from the campaign as well as the some pieces included in the September Vogue issue with Margherita Missoni that includes some of the Target pieces.
So far from all the feedback from the fashion editors this is definitely a collaboration worth checking out. It launches September 13th and goes till October 22nd. But I recommend being there the first day as I think the first drop wont last too long. I personally have my eye on many pieces…suitcase, rugs, housewares…etc.
Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure:
Margherita Missoni at home showing her collaboration with Target for the September Vogue Issue:
Some behind the scene ad campaign shots:
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Beckie DiLeo’s most recent art exhibit was done in the form of fashion illustrations. She exhibited her pieces this past Saturday May 14th at Walnut Studios. I also felt very honored to be one of the subjects of her illustrations. Here are some images from her exhibit:
Here is another editorial I did for the most recent issue of Off The Map Webzine (I was a busy girl).This one was shot by Carlyle Routh with make-up by Robert Weir and Senait from Elmer Olsen Model Management.
Here is an editorial I styled for Off the Map for their Spring 2011 Issue. It was shot by Cory Vanderploeg, make-up by Gabriela Sores (Judy Inc.) and the model was Janice (Spot 6)
That’s right, the 70′s are back! They made a huge comeback on the spring 2011 runways of such style setters Marc Jacobs, Etro, Emilio Pucci as well as Pink Tartan here in Toronto! I love how the happy colours and styles that are very figure flattering have returned…think bell bottoms and caftans!
Here are some fabulous pieces to get the look:
1…Missoni Mare Bolivar Crochet-Knit Maxi Caftan. $1020 US available at net-a-porter. I love this piece how fabulous are the Missoni knits anyways with such a vintage vibe, but then a full length caftan in their iconic knit, I couldn’t be more in love, and it is soo figure flattering. Dress it up or down, you are set for the season with a great pair of flats or go truly 70′s with a fabulous pair of wedges. As well I have seen some amazing long dresses from the likes of Etro and Velvet at Holt Renfrew during my last shopping trip.
2…House of Harlow 1960 Large Feather Cuff. $98 US available at shopbop.com and also at Holt Renfrew in Canada. I am absolutely in love with Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow collection and this large feather cuff is no exception. It is gold plated and would layer great with other cuffs and bangles for that truly 70′s vibe.
3…Etro Embroidered Silk Chiffon Poncho. $720 US available at net-a-porter. This beautiful poncho would look great layered over one of the many selections of bell bottom jeans available this season, or a great pant like the flare from Alice + Olivia.
4…Alexis Bittar Bangles. Top: Modernist Rhodium Large Ocean Ripple Hinge Bracelet, $425 US. Left: Gold Sophia Hinge Bracelet in sundown, $295 US. Right: Small Square Bangle in light sage, $85 US. Alexis Bittar Lucite bracelets are always stylish, and they are right on trend with the colour offerings this season: light sage, sundown, silver, steel blue, muted pink, warm gray and black. Wear them in stacks to really make a statement.
5…Twelfth St By Cynthia Vincent Jagger Zip Front Wedge Sandal. $395 US this style exclusive to shopbop.com. I love this wedge by Cynthia Vincent, it has made a comeback after being so successful last season and you can still get the plain leather ones at many different retailers, but I love the twist with the printed canvass straps on the wood platform. I will be wearing these with bell bottom jeans, caftans as well as cute sundresses all summer long.
6…Alice + Olivia Stacey Flared Pants. $253 US available at shopbop.com. I love how there is now a fabulous bell option in non-denim. This is a great way to mix up this trend for work or when you just don’t feel like wearing jeans. Pair it with great wedges and floaty tunic top with piled on bangles for a truly chic sophisticated take on the 70′s trend.
7…Marc Jacobs Runway Look Jumpsuit. This Jumpsuit is already sold out at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Barneys. It is so incredibly fabulous and does 70′s so perfectly. There are many inspirations that can be found in trend shops like H&M and Topshop, so go ahead and really do this look up.
8…Dauphines of New York The Front Row Headband. $80 US at shopbop.com. I love the look of the headband worn this way. I am crazy about the Dauphines of New York collection when I first came across it on shopbop, and I think that this makes that 70′s look more current with the mixture of chain, rhinestones and faux pearls.
The 70′s may actually be one of my favourite trends for Spring/Summer 2011. It is so happy and bright and really feels perfect for coming out of these winter months, and they are figure friendly!
This was a really fun and interesting concept that I styled last summer with spring/summer 2011 collections with a really amazing and incredibly talented team.
This was such a fun shoot with OTM Webzine, Cory Vanderploeg, Liz Robertson (Ford Artists) and Nicole (Spot 6)
It looks like there are some delays on the CB2 opening in Toronto. They are now stating Summer 2011 as the time they will be opening their doors on the the SE corner of Bathurst and Queen West. The good news is we don’t need to wait to start buying our favourite CB2 items…they now have an option on their site to shop in Canadian dollars and the prices we see in Cdn even include duties so there is no horrible surprise at the checkout….AMAZING!!! So shop away online while we wait for this eagerly anticipated opening! I know I will be as I can’t wait to get some of my favourite pieces till the summer.
