2011

We all go through thinking about and creating resolutions around this time of year. 
Perhaps over champagne late tonight or when we wake up with that god awful headache tomorrow. 
Nonetheless, I've been compiling mine over the past few days, thinking about it a little more seriously than years before.  They say it's good to share your resolutions with others, so why not share with the world my ambitions for the clothing line for the upcoming year...

1. CATCH UP

The rest of the fashion world works at least 6 months ahead of the real world, and I always feel a bit behind.  By this time next year, I would love to be working on my Fall 2012 line, not still wrapping up the Spring line.

2. BE NOT AFRAID!

Every once in a while, I am asked why I don't show at Toronto Fashion Week, and find myself always thinking the same thing, I'm not ready!  And I'm not ready just yet, but I would like to attempt that leap of faith this year.

3. HOLT'S

Holt Renfrew is the ultimate for me! To see a dress of mine in the Bloor window would be absolute heaven (heck, I won't be fussy... I'll take Yorkdale or Sherway).  By this time next year, I would love to be on their radar and up for consideration.

4. COLLABORATE

There are many many many talented artists/designers/thinkers/creators here in Toronto.  

I've had the chance to play with a few, would love to meet many more.

5. BECOME THE GO-TO GIRL FOR A DRESS

I would love love love to be known in Toronto (and hopefully further) as the girl to go to when wanting a special dress.  I love designing custom pieces for ladies.  They are always a bit more challenging, but from the initial meeting, to designing and fittings, I enjoy every moment in creating these dreams into real dresses!

There they are, hold me to them... Enjoy the rest of 2010 and the beginning of a great New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a cozy, happy, festive holiday with family, friends, and great fashion... talk soon!

Thanks to all who participated in the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway... such nice comments, and was tough to choose between a few in particular... but in the end, I can only chose one...
"Life is full of unexpected moments and amazing opportunities. A chic and beautiful dress like this needs no special occasion, I would wear it when I want to feel empowered and create my own spectacular event!"

Congrats to the writer of this entry. I believe each woman should have at least one dress in her personal collection that lifts her mood, brightens her spirit, and creates a spectacular event, scheduled or unscheduled. Enjoy all the moments this dress brings you!

Free Dress Anyone?

As I've mentioned in the last few days, The Twelve Days of Christmas continues today with Day 10, Ukamaku is giving away this dress designed by me to the best comment chosen by moi on their blog. All you need to do is register on the blog, write a great comment about the dress (you have until midnight tonight)...

I select my favourite entry, and on Monday morning it will be announced. I believe they will even ship/deliver right to your door!

Hope to hear many great blog comments today!

The Muse Museum

A few snapshots from Ron Wan's crazy (good) photography/video collage... Check out the entire piece here on his site. All clothes are from the F/W Collection, and all the shades are courtesy of Mercura in New York. What works of art they are!

The 12 Days of Christmas Contest Giveaway

As you may or may not know, a few pieces from the F/W Collection are available online through Ukamaku, a site that showcases and sells Toronto fashion. They are having a promotional contest that has already begun, The 12 Days of Christmas Contest Giveaway.

In a nutshell, on each of the 12 days a designer is selected with a piece from their collection to be given away. I cannot tell which day is mine, but it is this week! I cannot tell you which piece either, you will have to stay tuned...

It's easy to participate too. On my day, all you need to do is write a comment on Ukamaku's Blog why you like it/love it/want it/need it, and the next morning I select my favourite blog entry (can be a total kiss ass or you can write something to make me laugh), and the best one wins.

Keep checking back this week here or through twitter for updates!

Pretty Lady

Snapped up a photo yesterday (pardon the quality) of Georgia, the owner's wife of Model Citizen (where you can find my pretty pieces). Georgia is a trendsetter all her own in Kensington Market. Her style is always feminine and full of vintage gems, but I noticed an influence from her other half, Julian, yesterday (a touch of masculinity seems to be a big trend these days).

I have myself channelled Annie Hall, but find Georgia does it best! Holiday perfection!

p.s. can you believe she had twin boys no more than a year ago!

I would love it if for one day our city streets were covered with snowmen (women and children too)! If we all got a piece of the street downtown, mine would be right around where I frequent most, the Fashion District (Queen & Spadina). Grabbing fabrics from all the shops, some accessories too (thinking beyond the carrots, pipe, etc)... I wonder if others would join in? I wonder what their snowmen would look like?

We need a snow day (like when we were kids)!

in the EYE WEEKLY Holiday Gift Guide

Eye Weekly's latest and (if I may say) greatest Holiday Gift Guide of the best of the best Made in Toronto gifts includes one of our dresses, le SPARKLE. The issue is available for your perusal at any independent coffee shop, street corner, or online here, the dress is noted as

"bring(ing) a little disco to the ball this New Year’s Eve with Taessa Chorny’s techno-sequined dream dress"

It is available online here, as well as in shop at Model Citizen, and for a third option, directly via contacting moi!

A perfect holiday dress for all occasions!