Made in Toronto

We are all becoming more and more conscious of what, where and how we live day to day... from picking up local fruits and veggies at the farmer's market to vintage shopping for furniture and clothing to cheering on the new independent storefront in the neighbourhood... And we enjoy it!

For those who are just becoming familiar with me and my line, we are happily Made in Toronto. You'll spot me most mornings hunting through fabric shops downtown... and in the afternoons hand making each piece myself in the studio (aka the dining table when company is over)... and at the end of the week, bringing my new designs over to the market (Kensington). I get to catch up with Julian & Meg at the store and occasionally meet some new fans of the clothes or other designers and artists in the neighbourhood...

I couldn't imagine if it was the other way, missing the beauty of it all... the personal touch, the emotional attachment (it is hard for me to part with my stuff), and the smiles...

Don't get me wrong, I want this all to grow... I just need to find the best way to do it.

p.s. my man just suggested i write harlequin romance novels on the side... trust me, I want this all to grow!

Some nice words...

I've been slowly coming down from this high recently... and now what?
Can you believe I spent my day doing taxes... boo!
As I wait for my set of photos from the photographer, I can only snoop at what others have posted...


This photo came from the blog a la mode, with some very nice words about a few key pieces (I wonder if the trend report will hold true for the summer)... Thank you!

Another blogger, The Fashionist, posted a nice blurb as well about the collection... I was especially flattered on the comment of my tailoring...

You will be the first to see my photos when the mailman delivers (hopefully tomorrow morning)...

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT 2010

I was just catching up on light blog reading and am not sure when it was decided, but I completely missed the announcement of Toronto being a part of Fashion's Night Out this year! Even though last year was the inaugural, and in NYC, its participation is expanding to other cities to include here, the TDot!

Long story short, for those who don't know of it, it's a Nuit Blanche for celebrating fashion... impromptu fashion shows, all night shopping all over the city, fashion exhibitions, and random moments like the Olsen sisters bartending at Bergdorf's...

I can't wait to see what Toronto will do for this evening... and how I could maybe become a part of it...

Save the date... Sept 9th... I know, it's months away...

For more info, visit http://www.fashionsnightout.com/

Thank You

What a whirlwind of what just happened this weekend! I had such an amazing experience out of this show... I wanted to especially thank a few...

1. My man... I believe you are referenced in all of the above checkmarked and way more that aren't in there! The smile on your face just after the show is permanently imprinted with me...

2. Tanya... aka stylist, motivator, and slap some sense into me when i am in manic panic... I hope in the future she really works with me...

3. Gavin... for the awesome music!!! I am still in awe of what he composed for the runway... and hope I can pay him what he really deserved for that one day...

4. My sewing machine... I know that sounds weird... but I heard the strangest sounds out of that thing the last few weeks... thanks for not quitting on me during the 11th hour...

5. Family and Friends... for supporting me over the past months, coming out to the show... and the great times and good laughs till they kicked us out of Böhmer at 3 am...

Can't wait to do it all again... maybe next time around we'll add some more people for the ride... I'm thinking publicist, art director, and more family and friends who couldn't make it for this show.

Wish me Luck!

So today is the big day... and it seems like a few months of dreaming, designing, patternmaking, and sewing have come to this... and it will all go by in a flash... to be specific, 6 minutes... That's twelve models going down a 50 ft runway in my designs...

My mama came by this morning with some really pretty flowers for me... a congrats or a good luck? A bit of both I think...

My man has been preparing me over the past few days with motivation and reality... a bit of "you might hear some criticism, some might not like it... be prepared for that" and also to remember to "enjoy the moment..."

I guess now it's all up to the models (I hope they weren't partying too hard last night), the music, the venue, and of course the clothes...

Hoping for some good feedback, would love some press, and ultimately a whole bunch of girlies falling in love with my stuff and buying it all up!

See you at 10:30 tonight!

Hot off the Press!!!

I am happy to announce my first piece of press coverage from this week's NOW Magazine... It's a small blurb, but nonetheless stated as one of the "must-see events" of this week's Alternative Fashion Week. I biked down to the neighbourhood Red Rocket coffee shop and picked up two copies... not sure what to do with them now? The anticipation is building (for me anyways)...

Check it out here... http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/story.cfm?content=174618

p.s. having problems linking sites... ugh!

Sneak Peek

A few looks from the photo shoot last weekend... Some will see the runway, others you'll have to wait for...

Black & White Spotted Silk One Shoulder Blouse


Cream Silk & White Floral Lace Jumpsuit


Black Silk Jumpsuit


Black, White & Gold Striped Cotton Dress


Zebra Print Chiffon Dress


Black Silk One Shoulder Ruffle Dress