Fashion's Night Out

What a great night Friday was at Tabula Rasa... first Fashion's Night Out in Toronto.

Thanks to everyone who came, and as promised, we drank, danced, and dressed up! I am in the midst of collecting photos from family and friends who came by that night (will share soon).

Big week ahead... dropped off the new collection to stylists for possible TIFF opportunities, shoot photos hopefully back to unveil to all, new site to be launched this week with all the bells and whistles (including online shop), and A/W orders to be filled.

Hussle! Hussle! Hussle!

p.s. this dress, le SPARKLE is one of my favourites of the A/W Collection... you have to see it in person, gorgeous!

Save the Date!

With the colder air these days, we're all getting a taste of the fall to come... and with that comes the best time of the year for fashion (the latest issue of Vogue is the heaviest ever).

Myself a bit bed ridden over the past week, we are excited about the week ahead, full of final samples being completed, a photo shoot towards the end of the week, and preparations for the week after that... FNO (aka Fashion's Night Out). Save the date, Friday September 10th! Pop by Tabula Rasa for drinks, dancing, and to view my f/w 2010 collection (and see me!)

I heart pretty Mannequins

Popped by Tabula Rasa today and was all smiles to see the mannequins all in my dresses!

I have always wanted one of these mannequins for home or my dream studio, an ever-changing platform for my artwork... just not sure if she would creep people out? Maybe not appropriate for the house... would probably scare me in the middle of the night.

SHOP SHOP SHOP!

Yesterday afternoon I delivered 15 new dresses (and a bouquet of wild roses from my garden) to Tabula Rasa. They are absolutely perfect for a summer wedding, cocktail party, special evening out, or lounging out on a yacht (I dream of them in Cannes).

I highly recommend this boutique for your next shopping day. Collections are featured in vignettes, St Tropez features corals, turquoise, and whitewashed looks, A Midsummer Night's Dream includes colourful florals, and An American in Paris is where my dresses hang, a mix of classic, lacy, and black and white pieces.

I will admit I delivered one week tardy, but better to be made patiently, with love, and given the attention to detail than to rush them through.

p.s. treated myself to a pair of shoes from the store, a mix between a penny loafer and deck shoes... if you like vintage shoes, Tabula Rasa is heaven for the soles!

"A Blank Slate"

I am so happy to announce my line has been picked up by a second boutique in Toronto, Tabula Rasa.


The store and Jenn (the owner) are a breath of fresh air~ modern and feminine, a gallery like set up of the clothing, with plenty of space for each piece of clothing to be admired, appreciated, and snagged up. With a mix of her hand selected vintage pieces and new and upcoming designer labels such as Alternative Apparel and Left on Houston, the boutique has a beautiful mix of what we ladies want in a shopping experience... not to mention, it's all women's lines.

After our collaborative meeting yesterday, we selected a few classic styles with colours and prints to fit the palette of Tabula Rasa and her clientele, from classic nautical stripes to soft white french lace ruffles to graphic polka dots. Long flowy dresses for hot summer nights to dainty short cocktail dresses for weddings, the store will be stocked with the first three styles of the collection June 8th, with plenty more to follow.

And did I mention, it's in my neighbourhood.

p.s... the store has an amazing backyard (Jenn and I have already chatted about a possible "Fashion's Night Out" party/show there)