* title is quote by Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions
Textile Fancy + Pop Princess + Toronto Fashion Incubator
I’ve mentioned 3F a couple times over the last month. The brand is new in Canada and I’m on the Board of Directors. Fancy, huh? I felt like ‘Young & The Restless’ joining the board! The 3F flagship store is at Dundas Square & the company was launched to compliment and integrate the family business KTC (Kazareen Textile Company).
KTC is a leading supplier of apparel and textiles for some huge brands in North-America and Europe. Notable clients are Marks Work Wearhouse (see my posts on Mark’s here!), A&F, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy, and Calvin Klein. They have some agressive growth targets to open 33 stores in the next three years so you can see why I wanted to be part of the action!
The other day they had pop princess Aleesia in the store for a meet & greet with fans. 103.5 was on site broadcasting live too.
Next weekend at Metro Toronto Convention Centre all the girls from America’s Next Top Model will be in town and 3F is one of the Social Media Lounge sponsors. I’ll be backstage hanging out and probably feeling like a midget around all the models. Ha!
@casiestewart 3F team is full of energy & excitment as we just signed on to be a part @ANTMLiveCanada happening next weekend! #3ffashions
— 3FFashions (@3FFashions) April 27, 2012
In other fashion news, Toronto Fashion Incubator celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary on May 3, next week. I’m on the Social Committee and I’d love to see you there. Get event and tickets info here. It’s almost sold out!
Now I am faced with the DAUNTING task of finding something to wear. Have some ideas? Your bff/sister/friend/mum is a fashion designer? LMK. I need to look fabulous!
I can’t believe it’s almost MAY. OH MY GAGA.
HIGHER
I’m going up there. Right on the edge. Cross my heart and hope to die I make it though ok. A wee bit terrified but excited in the same. That’s my favourite feeling, nervous/excited. The kind that makes you get all riled up with excitement yet you’re deeply terrified.
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I named him Isaac, after Newton.
Who?! A new someone…
Isaac Newton joins Andy Warhol & James Dean as the important units in my life, my computers. Why Isaac? He’s “considered by many to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived.” I’ve named one after an artist, one after an actor and I wanted to name this one after a scientist.
Newton talked about universal gravitation, laws of motion, the universe, attraction and I’m into that. I name my gadgets after inspiring men in history because I spend so much time with them. Technologic boyfriend. They fuel my creativity. Computers are boys names, cameras are girls.
Thanks Dell. I’m not used to using a PC even though I’ve only been Mac for less than a year. Time flies eh? Started a new sketchbook and working on some creative ideas for the year.
Have an Ultrabook, tips, or any questions about the device? LMK. I’m ready to test it to it’s fullest and compare it to my darling little Macbook Air. Tomorrow I’m giving away those Palladium shoes to some lovely young lady so if you have small feet and would like to me send them to you, leave a comment on the post here. I’ll send them to anyone in the world but will pay for shipping anywhere in North America. 🙂
Spending the night at home w/ Keri Blog, blogging, watching movies and drinking the Sapporo beer I had a few vouchers for. I’m hoping we don’t dip into the tequila that was delivered today but y’never know! Have an awesome day.
Pushin’ Forward!
Marketing is Dead. Strategy is Dead.
Learned a bunch the last few days at FITC but what really stuck with me was the very last session I went to by Jason Theodor about creativity and how to create more, better different. I have some great notes from the conference I’ll be formulating into a piece an article TAXI. Feeling inspired!
This UK stud is from Tumblr – OH CASIE
Read this article “Marketing is dead” by Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide. I’ve been a Saatchi fan for as ling as I can remember. Passion for advertising and design started very young. Anyhoo, here’s an excerpt, read the whole thing on The Drum UK here. I reckon you’ll enjoy it.
“We don’t just live in a VUCA world – a volatile, uncertain, ambiguous and complex world – we live in a super VUCA world. We live in a vibrant world where our kids are connecting to each other and to brands across the world with no money involved. To us this is a world that’s gone crazy.
“Strategy is dead. Who really knows that is going to happen anymore in this super VUCA world? The more time and money you spend devising strategies the more time you are giving you rivals to start eating your lunch.
“Management is dead. To win today you need a culture and an environment where the unreasonable power of creativity thrives. Ideas are today’s currency not strategy. Martin Luther King did not say ‘I have a vision statement’ did he? He had a dream. You have to make sure you have dreams and your brand also needs a dream.”
In other news, posted a bunch of bearded babes to my Pinterest board yesterday. If you’re into that, you’ll be REALLY into it. Enjoy the day!
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Adventure & Discovery, Yes Please
Was recently introduced to Palladium boots/shoes by a contact in NYC. They just launched a brand new slim collection so when the email came in, I totally wanted a pair. Palladium is a French company founded in 1920 to make tires for the aviation industry. I think that’s neat.
One thing that really resonated with me is that for almost a century, Palladium Boots have been about adventure and discovery. Two things I love about life.
These are my new glasses by Canadian Derek Cardigan for Clearly Contacts, you like?
The Palladium Slim Collection retails from $70-$100and is available at palladiumboots.com In Canada you can get them online or in select retails stores in Ontario & Quebec (I have the list if you are keen). Digging the low-profile version of their classic style, perfect for this time of year.
I picked two of my fav styles & this is why I think they’re cool:
- Design elements – rubber outsole and toe cap, in slimmed down versions.
- Feature premium materials – cotton/hemp blend textile & premium-grade leather (Adds character!)
- Leather shoes w/ Repreve lining – green fabric made of recycled yarn, wicks moisture away from the foot (so good for summer).
- All shoes (this collection) have an extra thick cushioned sock liner for cozy comfort under your foot.
EXCITING PART FOR YOU:
The Slim Chukkas in Pool Blue are a little big for me so I’d love to send them to someone special with a size 6 feet. They fit a little big, I’m usually a 5.5-6 (Ex. Docs, Converse) so if you have a 6-7, they’re totally you.
Product specs:
- FOXING: Jute espadrille-style foxing.
- SOCKLINER: Super thick molded PU creates a super comfortable stepping ground.
- MATERIALS: Premium cotton and help upper. 😉
- LINING: Repreve ® certified recycled yarn is used to weave the Dri-Lex ® lining that wicks moisture and keeps the feet dry.
- BRANDING: Woven label on the tongue and on the quarter.
- FEATURES: Waxed round cotton laces.
Want them? Just lemme know.
If there’s a few babes with little same size I’ll pick one using random.org on Friday and send them out Monday.
Enjoy the day.
Birthday Anxiety Setting In …TONIIIIIIGHT.
FML!! WTF? Urghh 🙁
In other news, it seems Jessica Simpson named a shoe after ME! The CASIE! Seriously though right here. Casie, it must be ME, right? Thanks Jessica.
I’ve had a couple pairs of her shoes and they’re quite confortable. Nude wedges are essential for perfect summer wardrobe so I could deff see myself wearing these. I’m sure she’ll send them our RIIIIIIGHT after she has that baby. She’s giving birth in this leopard kaftan. Gorgeous.
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The photos are up from last week’s Smith Hotels event at the Spoke Club. Was so nice to see everyone, kinda felt like a kick off to spring. This time of year gets super busy with events and things leading up to summer.
Photo cred to Ryan Emberly for these shots and cheers to Marcello for a fun evening. See the full album on Facebook. Hope to cook up somehting cool with the Smith Hotels team. Love you Team Best Fan <3
I’m not sure what this drink was but there was grapefruit, vodka, Campari perhaps? Whatever it was, super refreshing. Summer, come–hither!!
Roger is a legend. Best conversation of the night happening here 😉
I’m dying to get away to somewhere far. Europe, I have my eyes on you! Next travel spot is Florida in May.
Found this great read today, 55 gentle ways to take care of yourself when you’re busy busy busy. There are SO MANY good things that will energize your soul. I’m trying to catch lots of rest lately. Here’s a sexy song from Lana Del Rey’s unreleased album, Nevada.
Bon nuit!
