CASIE STEWART

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#TIFF14: Win a #NKPRIT14 Lounge Experience

#TIFF14: Win a #NKPRIT14 Lounge Experience

Last week I visited the NKPR IT Lounge on media day to check out what celebrities would be recieving when they’re in town and get a little pampered myself. I’v partnered with NKPR to give YOU the same treatment. Scroll down and enter to win a VIP NKPR Lounge giftbag. Some of my favourite items include Rudsak, Christian Rex, Saje, Tweezerman, Yogurty’s, and Yo Sox.

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Earlier last week Natasha from NKPR and I attended the premiere of Behind the Red Carpet, a documentary that we are both in, along with Chris CJancelewicz and George Pimentel about the Toronto International Film Festival. We gathered in the screening room of The Spoke Club with the director, distributor, and closest family. After the film we learned that our movie will be on CBC later this year and on iTunes for you all to watch. Squeee! 

   

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Here’s the dealio. Enter below to win. Contest is open to all residents of Canada except Quebec (sorry guys!). Starts TODAY, September 8th and ends WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10th. Your gift will be sent from NKPR. Winner, I’d love to see a photo of you with all your goodies. I wish you all good luck.

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Live for now. #PepsiPopUp

#pepsipopup

Last night wrapped 5 days of free concerts and interactive events at the PepsiPopUp at Richmond & John downtown Toronto. I stopped in to meet up with my contest winners and rock out a bit. I like this director’s chair look, don’t you?

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The show opened w/ Crystalyne who is about to go on tour across Asia. They were followed by Virginia to Vegas, also from Toronto. The pop-up was really neat because it only fit 200 people making the shows really intimate.

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Loved this Pop Art

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Projection outside the Pepsi Pop-Up

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Virginia to Vegas lead singer before hitting the stage

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Style award goes to this man w/ the awesome leather pants, creepers, and killer shades

As I was leaving a colleague at Pepsi said she overheard some girls on their way out say “Did you see Casie Stewart?”, “Yeah, that was her!”.  I think they were too shy to say hello so, girls, if you are reading this, HIIIII! Don’t ever be shy to say hello if you see me out, I wanna meet you!

The Toronto International Film Festival is on for a few more days and I’ve got some fun things in my schedule. My mantra for the day is LIVE FOR NOW. Remember, you’ll never be younger than you are today!

<3 CASIE

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Happiness depends upon ourselves. #TGIF

Happiness depends upon ourselves. #TGIF

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Buddha

This week has been a busy one for me and probably for you. Back to school, back to work, TIFF, NYFW, and all the other little life things that pop up can really take a toll on your energy.

I’m channeling this moment from last weekend when Sean and I went on a long drive through the Muskokas, from Gravengurse to Port Carling, Bala, and back. I asked him to stop the car so I could stand in the middle of the road and admire all that surrounded me. The trees, the fresh air, the silence.

It made me think of one of my fav poems, Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken. It’s one of those things I dig up and read when I need to remind myself that taking the not so easy route and toughing through hard work is what makes all the difference in the end. “If it was easy, everyone would do it”, I’m sure someone older than you told you that before.

If you’ve got that stress flow cramping your style, take a nap, take a bath, take a walk, take your phone out of your hand, and take a minute (or hour, or afternoon) to appreciate all the good things in your life. You’ll feel a stress release, I promise.

HAPPYFRIDAY

<3 CASIE

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#TIFF14: The Annual Essentials Lounge #ESSENTIALSLOUNGE5

#TIFF14: The Annual Essentials Lounge #ESSENTIALSLOUNGE5

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Yesterday I went to the Essential Lounge by EGPR and at the Templar Hotel, Toronto. I can’t lie, going to lounges is one of the most fun parts of TIFF! It’s a gathering of media, friends, brands, and it takes a great PR team to pull it all together.

We get a glimpse of how the stars in town for TIFF are treated and to see what brands are gifting. I love rummaging through the goodies and sharing them with Mum, my sisters, bf, friends that come over. Here’s some of my fav moments all shot by Ryan Emberley. You’ll recognize a few faces!

I started out with an express facial by Skinceuticals and went on to have my makeup done by tarte Cosmetics and hair by Schwarzkopf.

I was gifted a fantastic new bra from Calvin Klein and switched into it, tossing my old one before picking up a cute new pair of flats from Rockport.

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Lauren O’Nizzle, BFF from CBC & laurenoutloud.com

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Liem Vu from Global’s Morning Show

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Nelia from styleblog.ca

The essentials lounge happens right before TIFF to hook up press with products that’ll help them survice the TIFF madness and recover after the whirlwind.  and a swift recovery.

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Canon Blogtography crew Andrew Dobson (Metro & dobbernationLOVES.com) & Nelia

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Thank you Esther, Jess, and EGPR’s team far having me! Here’s to Essentals Lounge 6 and a happy TIFF ’14!

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<3 CASIE

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#PepsiPopUp: Tickets + Show Details!

#PepsiPopUp Tickets

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I saw two shows last night inside the worlds largest Pepsi bottle for a five day entertainment extravaganza, #PepsiPopUp. The location is Richmond & John and you really can’t miss it! It’s huge.

There’s free shows each night this week until Sunday (scroll down for tickets!). Starting at 11am you can pop in for a refreshing drink and a bunch of activities. Tonight, Hollerado and Born Ruffians take the stage at 7pm.  Pepsi is giving away tickets on a first come, first serve basis so you’ll wanna get there early!

What to Expect:

  • Drum Machine and challenging others to a ‘drum-off’. This drum machine was first made famous at the Glastonbury festival and Pepsi is now bringing it to Toronto as part of #PepsiPOPUP– the first time it’s been in North America!
  • Huge huge interactive light wall installation 
  • Get a custom Pepsi T-shirt and receive an ice cold Pepsi

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First up last night was Meligrove Band and they were so good I bought their cd. The venue only fits 200 people so catching a show inside is really intimate.

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Dwayne Gretzky, is an eight-piece rock n’ roll cover band, aka members of Sweet Thing, Al x, Our Lady Peace,Sheezer, Dustin Bentall & the Smokes, and July Talk. They closed out the night with rad tunes. I am kinda in love with them all. 

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Music Acts:

  • Thurs., September 4 – Born Ruffians and Hollerado
  • Fri., September 5 – USS and The Elwins
  • Sat., September 6 – Nick Cannon will be hosting this day’s event, featuring 4Count and Kreesha Turner
  • Sun., September 7 – Virginia to Vegas and Crystalyne

#pepsipopup

I’d love you to join me on Sunday for the last show. I’ve got three pairs of tickets for you to skip the line and see Virginia to Vegas and Crystalyne at 7pm. Contest details below. Open to anyone who can get to Richmond & John on Sunday. So, if you’re in town on a whim, enter below!

<3 CASIE

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Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own. 🙂

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Fashion |Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York

Turn on your internet ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Here you’ll find every runway show from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 Collections, being held in New York September 4th to 11th.

NYFW SHOW SCHEDULE:

#NYFW, #MBNYFW, #FASHIONWEEK, #NEWYORK

Look for this image in the sidebar and you can click on it any time your little fashion loving heart desires. Love to know your favs if you take a peek!

On another note…

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT. No, think about it for one second. It’s 2014 and you are on my little bloggy blog about to watch runway shows as they happen in New York City. A privilege once reserved for only the highest fashion royalty, and now we are among them (from our couches!).

ENJOY!

<3 CASIE

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Listen: Sirius XM + @TheToddShapiroShow Ep. 124

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Last week I was a guest at Sirius XM Radio on The Todd Shapiro Show. It was my very first time as a radio guest and I loved it! The show is nothing but jokes + hilarity weekdays from 4-6pm. Scroll for the link!

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LISTEN HERE: iTunes or Online

EP 124 Casie Stewart and Ken Tizzard! ReleasedAug 28, 2014

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Let it Bloom: September

Let it bloom #september #jasminedowling

It’s been such a wonderful weekend. I woke up at the crack of dawn feeling excited about life and the week to come. Took some time to sit on the dock and think about good intentions for the month. September is always one of my favourites.


For my New Zealand (Kiwi) family and friends in Australia it’s the start of spring and always inspiring to see their posts about things in bloom and seasons changing.  I like to keep that in mind when I think about September, there’s heaps of energy in the air with back to work and back to school.

Remember, things are always in bloom!

<3 CASIE

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Words Illustration via Jasmine Dowling

 

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ALL THE CHIPS: My Interview on The Chipping Point

The Chipquisition: The Chipping Point Interview

 

Toronto journalist (and friend) Kevin Naulls interviewed me for his latest writing series ‘The Chipping Point. Read about my love for chips and the chip love of others right here.

You will be surprised to find out how much you can learn from someone by their love of chips. Great job Kevin and thank you for the interview! Imma go eat some chips now. Ketchup anyone?

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Other than chips, I also love California. Photos from Santa Monica last August!

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HAPPY FRIDAY BABY!

<3 CASIE

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Make Your Skin Glow w/ Dermalogica’s Little Grey Pass

#LITTLEGREYPASS

For the past few months I’ve been visiting spas around the city that use Dermalogica’s professional line of products and getting facials with their Little Grey Pass program. I was invited to be an ambassador for Dermalogica and to share my experience with you.

My first Dermalogica facial was in the middle of winter (March) and my skin was so dry and dull. Since then, I’ve switched to a heavier moisturizer and added vitamins & toner to my routine. A few of my fav items below!

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Dermalogica’s Little Grey pass is a great way to treat yourself and improve your skin. My skin has really improved, it’s more radiant and I find myself wearing less makeup.

How to Get on the Little Grey Pass train:

  1. Register at greypass.dermalogica.ca (open to Toronto + Vancouver)
  2. Call a Little Grey Skincare Centre listed on your pass (once you get it of course!)
  3. Visit spa & purchase a 60 min spa facial
  4. Get  stamps & receive products like a full size Pre-Cleanse (love this product!) The more stamps, the more goodies for you!
  5. Share your experience on social by tagging @dermalogicaCDN + #LittleGreyPass.
  6. Have great skin! (The most important part!)

Planning my next facial post-TIFF. All the events, films, and parties take a lot of energy and a toll on your skin. I might need a massage and few days at the cottage too! For more info visit dermalogica.ca.

AND DON’T FORGET TO WEAR SUNSCREEN!

<3 CASIE

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