Inspiration via Jasmine: Do What You F****** Love

Here I am once again starting the day near the END OF MARCH in my winter jacket. It was a good buy from NastyGal BUT Urgh! PUT ON A HAPPY FACE! Loving these little J Shoes, I have red ones too but they haven’t come out to play yet. It’s too cold. They want a nice day. I’m not one to swear much (Mum hates reading bad words on the blog), but I absolutely love these type images from Jasmine Dowling. She’s a 21 year old graphic designer from Australia. I discovered her via Instagram and I’d like to get a print for our house. They are so positive and happy. The ‘do what you f****** love’ one is special to me because 9 years ago (in April) I started this blog because I love to write, share, take photos, and I wanted to keep a diary. I never knew where it would take me or really thought about it at the time. Since 2005, I’ve done things I only ever imagined! Let this post be a reminder to DO WHAT YOU LOVE. You’ll find a way to make money doing it if you believe in yourself and work hard. Check out Jasmine’s work + store at jasminedowling.com and see some of my favs below. In other news… RYAN GOSLING ARRIVED FOR ME TODAY! I need to find somewhere spcial to wear this baby out. Maybe I’ll wear it everyday? Wouldn’t you want Ryan Gosling all over you? Hopefully Sean doesn’t steal it because it really is that awesome. 🙂 Enjoy the day! <3 CASIE

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The Innovation of Loneliness | You Have No Friends

“What? You have like 18K followers on Twitter and SO MANY Facebook friends!” “I know I know, but like, those aren’t MY REAL friends.” SOCIAL MEDIA IS MAKING US LESS SOCIAL.

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Your Face is Your Fortune | Dermalogica’s Little Grey Pass

This winter is lasting forever and it’s been rough on my skin. My face feels dry and I’m just dying to get some sun. I’m in my 30’s now and I like to treat myself but one thing I’ve been neglecting is MY FACE. I’ve never really been one to go for facials but I am starting. I want to stay looking young baby! I’ve been using Dermalogica products for just over a year now and I really love how they make my skin look and feel (read here and here).  Thanks to the magic of Google I just discovered my first interaction with Dermalogica was way back in 2009! Dermalogica has just launched the ‘Little Grey Pass’ in Toronto and Vancouver. It allows you to collect stamps by booking services at Dermalogica skin centres and receive gifts along the way. I was gifted a pass from my friends at Faulhaber Communications and I have my first treatment at Hammam Spa on Wednesday. I already love that place so I can’y wait to have my first pampering for my FACE. I had a coffee scrub there about 2 weeks  ago and it was AMAZING. The Little Grey Pass program expires February 2nd, 2015 and you can get yours at greypass.dermalogica.ca. The title on this post was inspired by ‘My face is my fortune’ that Bette Midler sings (here) in Beaches, god I love that movie. In other news, I really hope spring comes soon! <3 CASIE

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Don’t You Ever Forget It, Your Awesomeness

This weekend is SPRING CLEANING. I’ve been talking about it with Sean for weeks and since the weather is URGHH, I’ve decided to make the most of it my making our house more ‘home’. I was really stoked to open the cottage but safety takes the cake and a freezing rain warning is enough to put a stop to us going North.  Today I destroyed a disaster that had been piling up and organized my entire wardrobe. Took three bag of clothes to Value Village (VV Boutique) and didn’t hold back. I find purging my stuff is addictive, I start to care less and less about ‘things’ and if I need to, I take photos to remember. They take up less space. Online storage is cheaper than a unit too! Threw out a lambskin leather jacket from Holt’s I’ve been ‘planning to fix’ for two years, I hope someone great finds it. How great is this shirt from Bow& Drape? Who wants one? You can actually make your own but mine is so freaking sweet! It’s sequins actually! Stumbled upon this brand randomly (Pinterest?) and got this stunna. Found these babies when I was cleaning along with a TON of other jewellery. Good luck, good rings, good reminders. I was trying not to have a heart attack the last few days because I ‘misplaced’ the vintage Tiffany’s silver pearl necklace Sean got me for Christmas, but I found it. Thank god, I can’t even. Took the EmBot to Target, she loves Target? I’m not realllly sure why. Her boots were dirty and gross so I told her I’d get her new kicks. She picked these Converse style ones like me. Gave her this Blue Jays hat and she wanted to wear it to the side. I didn’t style her but how freaking…

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Our Toronto on CBC | The Influencers w/ Dianne Buckner

This week I shot a segment for a show on CBC with the host of Dragons Den, Dianne Buckner. The show is CBC’s ‘Our Toronto’ and it airs nationally across Canada Saturday, Sunday, and Monday mornings. A segment from this very ‘Our Toronto’ episode also appeared on The National at 6pm & 11pm over the weekend. Watch It Here    

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Fried Eh

It’s safe to say I am completely exhausted. The last few weeks have been super busy and fashion week really takes a lot outta ya. I’ve got nothing planned but staying in the house and not socializing one but this weekend. My batteries need recharging! Last night was Untitled&Co’s first fashion show and it was great. I’ll do a full post on it when the photos roll in. I took Sean as my date and we had a lovely night together. We had dinner at Hawker Bar on Ossington then hit the after party at Libertine on Dundas. I worked with Cameron one of the 2 designers to produce GelaSkins for the gift bags with his designs on them. They’ll be up in our web store soon. I have the WIFEY one which Sean thought was hilarious because it’s got Courtney on it. Dad is in New Zealand and getting married in a few hours. Oh how I wish I was there to see the wedding and have a fam jam! They’re going to the Coromandel Peninsula  after which is one the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.  Look at this, gah! I’ll be dreaming of this place for the rest of the day now. Beach and sunshine please! Cheers to the freakin’ weekend. <3 CASIE

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SPRING It ON!

Oh hey it’s Thursday and almost the weekend! Had a blast at fashion week last night with my bestie but more about that later. Busy day! Some exciting things coming up for next week but for now all I can think about is jumping in the car after work tomorrow and heading up to the cottage! I’ve been waiting months for this and I am dyyyyyyying to get up there and away from the city. Remember this … Heaven is a place on earth with you 🙂 <3 CASIE

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Travel With Style | Rain or Shine

It seems a little ironic that I’m posting a video called ‘Travel with Style’ while I am clearly  sitting at my desk. However, the video is by my favourite other Casey  in the world on the Internet, a YouTube film maker consistently doing cool things. This video is a partnership with J.Crew for a new suit. I love his work because he takes woking with brands to a new level of awesome, creating experiences that fit with his brand/lifestyle. Travel With Style – Casey Neistat for J.Crew Today I’m ‘travelling in style’ to the WMCFW tents (in the rain). My top is from Philistine Toronto on Queen and my fancy Hudson’s Bay phone case is a partnership w/ GelaSkins & The Bay.  Tonight I’m wearing the Sevan cape by Trout Rainwear. It fits much bigger than I thought, reckon I might have to switch it for a smaller size. Super cute though! Remember, rain is no excuse for not looking cute.  These are my fav little rain boots. At the coffee shop everyone stopped to check them out. Any by everyone I mean all the old men at the Coffee Time. 🙂 Enjoy the day. Remember you are never going to be younger than you are today, do something awesome. <3 CASIE

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Sweet Sunshine | Pink Hair, Flowers, NastyGal, JShoes

  Finally, finally the sun came out and the temperature warmed up. Yesterday was a beautiful day! Dug up my Sunflower dress from American Apparel, put on mala beads from Tiny Devotions (for good vibes), and was happy that a trench was warm enough. Loving my purple, pink hair too.   These beautiful flowers arrived at my desk and let me tell you, they smell just like Spring! Ordered some dresses from NastyGal and they only took 5 days to get here. Fastest yet! Super excited for these babies that arrived at the office on Friday! Two pairs of JShoes, a brand from the UK launching in Canada soon. I’m documenting a day in the life of them during World MasterCard Fashion Week next week. Just realized my Saturday spa appointment was for an hour BEFORE I put it in my calendar. Gottttta run! 🙂 Enjoy the day, soak up some sunshine, and send good vibes to people around you . <3 CASIE

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Ted Baker #ZolTed Contest | SS14 Get in on the Act

As a Ted Baker Ambassador I bring you the latest for spring 2014, another fun campaign! Before I get there, check out this amazing jacket from the SS14 collection I wore for a photo shoot. Reckon I’m gonna to have to get it, she’s a beauty! Photo by Adrian Fiebig. For spring, Ted’s #Zolted campaign invites you to discover your true circus character by answering multiple choice questions in the form of a personality quiz.  ONce complete, you’re automatically entered for the chance to win a trip for two to Cirque du Soleil at the O2, including a three night stay in London with round trip travel. I got juggler, quite fitting! 🙂 Take Ted Baker’s Personality Quiz Here Want to win a 3 day trip to London with tickets to see Cirque du Soleil? Of course you do! #ZolTED http://t.co/sa3xhoALle — Ted Baker (@ted_baker) March 13, 2014 Get in On The Act Ted’s also been sharing some great circus videos, each filmed on location with the performers of Gifford’s Circus in the UK, the shoot location for Ted’s SS14 campaign.  He’d like YOU to Get in on the Act! There will be six circus acts for you to attempt and a new one will be released every other day until the final one on March 17.  All YOU have to do is post Instagram video of yourself performing the circus act  of the day using the hashtag #ZolTed. I’ll be posting my special trick on March 17th! The first fifty to participate in the challenge for each act, using #Zolted and tagging @ted_baker, will win an exclusive Ted Baker tote bag.  All videos will live on a gallery on the campaign microsite here. Ted Baker SS14 – Some of My Fav Looks * total date outfit!

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