ANZAC Day Reminds Me I’m Proud to Be Kiwi

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand (like Nov. 11 in North America). If you’re just tuning in, my parents immigrated to Canada and I have dual citizenship (Canadian/Kiwi). All my family except Mum, Dad, & sister live there. I’m thankful for Facebook because I see so much more of them now! In spirit of Anzac Day and my love for New Zealand, some of my fav NZ people and blog moments below. Fav kiwi jewellery designer, Nick Von K NZ with Gala Gonzalez, Am Lul & Rumi Neely from Fashion Toast Front row at NZ Fashion Week 2010 w/ Derek Fabulous With Derek Fabulous & Nicole Miller A great Kiwi, the wonderful Isaac Likes MY FAV Kiwi Sweets Driving with my Cuzzy Arriving at Auckland airport, awesome! Auckland is totally online.  

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Like Butta: Butterfly Linens in My Bed

About a month ago got an email from Butterfly Dreams Luxury Bed Linens Ltd. asking if I would like to receive a set of sheets. Of course I said yes but now, after sleeping on and in them for a few weeks, it would be cruel to not tell you how great they are. I’ve never slept on anything like them. I want to stay in bed all day long. They are best without clothes. So soft against your skin, you really more than ever don’t want to get out of bed! The Butterfly Linens are made from  very fine microfibres that have been tightly woven into a very super high density fabric with heaps of benefits. Shrink resistant. High abrasion resistance, yielding dependable longevity. Stain resistant. Light weight, yet extremely durable. High tearing & tensile strength. High colour fastness to machine washing, dry cleaning, perspiration, light, rubbing and chlorine bleach. Nil formaldehyde. Neutral pH. Resists “pilling” and “clinging”. Dries quickly and therefore saves energy in drying time. Highly resistant to crease and crinkle, eliminating the need to iron, thus saving energy. Machine washable, dry cleanable, can be tumble-dried A unique softness and pliability – unequalled and unsurpassed!!! Free shipping to Canada & US w/ code “FREESHPG” I’m currently sleeping with the duvet, fitted sheet, and pillow cases. It’s heaven. I’ve been having such deep sleeps! My nightlife is forever changed. On that note, I wish I was in bed right now in bed right now. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz. Weekend, where art thou? <3 CASIE

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Yorkdale Expansion Opens Today w/ Ted Baker & More!

Last night I ventured uptown to Yorkdale Mall for the VIP pre-opening of the $220 million expansion. Yorkdale added 145,000-square feet of space 800 more parking spots, 27 new stores and a high-end food court. Five upscale stores are making their debut in Canada: Microsoft, Tesla Motors, Ted Baker London, Kate Spade and Ann Taylor Loft. As an Ambassador for Ted Baker in Canada, I was extremely happy to hang out in the store, try on clothes and meet the entire team. I got a few goodies too, Scuba dress, bulldog scarf, I haven’t been to Yorkdale in ages and it’s really quite a lovely destination. Stop into the Ted Baker store this weekend for a chance to win a $2,500 shopping spree. Hellooooo!   [View the story “Ted Baker London Launch in Toronto” on Storify] Ted Baker London Launch in Toronto Storified by CASIE STEWART · Fri, Nov 16 2012 09:01:55 All 3 in one photo! @GracieCarroll @itsallstyletome @casiestewart @ted_baker #TedBakerYKD http://pic.twitter.com/vIpo2YwnBest of Toronto Attention #Toronto! Come stop by the FIRST Canadian @Ted_Baker store at @YorkdaleStyle, now open! #TedBakerYKD http://pic.twitter.com/jNZKRDgpFaulhaber Comm Admiring gourmet-style fish’n’chips fm @partsnlabour @ted_baker @Photostar @YorkdaleStyle #toronto #mylifeasapromogirl http://pic.twitter.com/DJo8HVkxCarrie Davis Kiborn We caught @styleblogca at the @Ted_Baker launch tonight @YorkdaleStyle! #TedBakerYKDFaulhaber Comm I mean, really? Stunning doesn’t describe it well enough @Ted_Baker. Brilliant #Preview tonight. #Yorkdale2012 http://pic.twitter.com/1tBrNeuSDylan Dias RT @clickflickca: Hello @casiestewart @ted_baker http://yfrog.com/h7mogtijCASIE STEWART @Ted_Baker #Obsessed with this piece! Had a brilliant night in a brilliant store. #Yorkdale2012 http://pic.twitter.com/oev9vZG0Dylan Dias “@ted_baker: Ted has arrived in Toronto! Our new store @YorkdaleStyle is now open! http://pic.twitter.com/AfyQKAtj” @leo_savageOliver Worsley We love it! "@Shes_So_Savvy: @ted_baker ill take one of these please @yorkdalestyle http://pic.twitter.com/PPfVnd4C”Ted Baker RT @chrisdionne: Cutest @casiestewart right now @DieselCanada. #DieselYorkdale http://pic.twitter.com/kFwadFFtDieselCanada New ted_baker bag has puppy print inside. #love http://instagr.am/p/SGKS_DSa3t/CASIE STEWART In love with my first @Ted_Baker…

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Ford Escape: Track Driving, Kayaking, Rock Climbing

Last week I had a full on escape from the city. It was so much fun. It reminded me of camp when I was a kid but it was way better. We drove cars fast and had beers after. Chantel, Keri, and I have awesome jumps lol There was about 20 bloggers on our ‘escape’ and the day started with lunch, then games, kayaking, rock climbing and extreme driving on a closed track. We finished with dinner and drinks at Arto Gallery in Distillery District. I’ve been on a few trips with Ford this year and am consistently impressed with their innovation as a brand. Thankfully, they provided us with kayak trailers so we could easily move them from point A. to point B. I scaled seven stories like a spider monkey. First time outdoor rock climbing and I was awesome at it. Instagram: This was GNARLY! My driving partner for the day was Toronto blogger Lisa Charlieboy. I’ve known Lisa for years so spending the day wth her was awesome. We were in Banff together in July for the World Media Fest. See her post from the day at Urban Native Girl. Follow her on Twitter at @UrbanNativeGirl. We did pretty good in the challenges and laughed our heads off. Gas, sharp turns, slamming brakes. I really, REALLY loved driving the Escape (hard) on the track. This is my face after totally tearing it up. I may have injured a few pilons on the way. They are fine. Ford Park Assist: Look ma’ no hands! Extreme Kayaking (with my phone): By the time we drove back to the gallery and got dinner the digital team had produced a video of all the days content. We all watched it together, there are some really funny parts and crazy driving. I’m…

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The World is Yours. You Can Have It.

Couple shots from the next episodes of my show THIS on Coral. This three part series is about Twitter, Creative Blogging, and my favourite photography apps for iPhone. Part 1/3 will be out on Friday and I hope you enjoy it! Thanks Shannon for these photos! Check out all the Coral TV shows on the channel at youtube.com/coral. I’m heading north of Bloor, gasp, to the head office of eBay Canada for a photoshoot. It’s for an upcoming profile for eBay Style Stories. Check out my friend Spiro’s feature here. It came out this week. And, in other news… I was about to hem dress and then I ironed it and it’s polyester and almost burned it down. There goes my plan. FML. — CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) July 11, 2012 Thank you Emma at Timeless Apparel on Queen Street for her awesome styling. I’m wearing a dress in a beauty green flower print like this. Enjoy the day!

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-07-08

If you’ve watched my show on @CoralTV, anything you’d like to see me talk about, cover, visit, share? Anything fashion/tech/lifestyle. LMK! # I liked a @YouTube video from @coraltv http://t.co/9IbZW8wh THIS: The Hot Internet Show with Casie Stewart: Banf # I can’t wait to get up to the cottage. # Three cheers for the EH team! #CANADA #AWESOME http://t.co/W45Sctrz # Beer & poutine breakfast. #canadaday # I liked a @YouTube video from @vinkomedia http://t.co/SghkKQYQ I Am Canadian # The beaver is a noble animal. #

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