Had a great weekend up at the cottage with my love. Hung out with Lauren too. I’m off to NY on Thursday and can’t wait to get away for a few days.
Passed by Beerfest for a little tour yesterday afternoon. It was fun.
Lauren had her first big comedy show last night. Like proud parents, we were there to support!
Put this on and think happy thoughts. Always puts a smile on my face 🙂
Listened to The Edge this morning, such a funny radio show.
Thought I was so great taking the TTC this morning instead of Hailo and then I got surprised with a $12 chocolate bar when I got my coffee. Doh. Daniel from WORN JOURNAL was on my panel last night at The Spoke Club so I read this beauty on my way to work.
Hi from the @AgilityCMS panel w/ @BeccaLemire @randibergman @the_real_dreis at @TheSpokeClub. pic.twitter.com/j4PO7BgULX
— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) July 25, 2013
These Fluevog ads are great. They have a weird contest on the Flueblog right meow.
There’s a writer at WORN with the same name as me, awesome!
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYYYY! Make today a good one no matter what happens. Start your day with a smile and pass it on 😀
— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) July 26, 2013
Google Glass is the coolest thing I have ever tried I my entire life. I LOVE it. I am now on a mission to get Glass.
So glassy!!
CASIE
Spotted in our hot @PopUp120 party gallery: @casiestewart @nscontemporary @jaclyngenovese @LorettaChin @THEBELLAAKIRA http://t.co/4ZBlzr279Z
— FASHION Magazine (@FashionCanada) July 22, 2013
This is a horrible photo of me, thank god they don’t have a rating system on Fashion Magazine. This was taken on Wednesday last week during the heat wave. It was actually about 8,000% in the Pop Up 120 shop on Ossington. This dress is from H&M, shoes are custom with my name on them by Converse.
Don’t look, I’m hideous. FML. Read more about the shop on Blog TO here.
Good morning sunshine 🙂 Hope your day is off to a great start.
Brandy Melville bag with “Friend of Saul” and “The Next Zuck” buttons. Got the Zuck one in Austin at SXSW. Love this Ted Baker makeup tote and I have about 10 of these new Maybelline lipsticks. They’re all the same colour on the outside so it’s kinda hard to know which is which. Today’s colour is Coral Crush.
These Sperry’s are so old and starting to crumble but I love them so much. I saw a new similar style but they had different animal prints and they were too tacky. In other news, it’s beautiful out. I love it.
Too bad I didn’t stop by Cabana Pool Bar yesterday to see my boy JB and tell him about this great contest with his tour sponsor essence cosmetics! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. On Twitter alone there were 125,923 estimated impressions from 62 Twitter mentions. Whoa mama!
I drew a random name this morning and the winner has been contacted. If you are wondering why I didn’t announce them publicly it’s because I learned from my work at MuchMusic that the Beliebers can get mighty angry about winning/losing a chance to see their idol and I want to protect them from any chance of bullying. (BTW shame on yourselves if that’s you!) You’ll know who it is on Thursday when they are Tweeting from the concert!
I can’t wait to see him in NYC. It’ll be great to get away for a few days and *hopefully* I’ll get that meet and greet the essence team mentioned! I will actually be my the third time I’ve seen him. I was the Social Media Manager of the MMVAs when he was there in 2010. NBD. This is the dress I had made by Peach Berserk with his face on it along with other nominees. Ahhh, memories…
I’ll see if I can give away any more tickets from the tour. No promises! Hope your day is going in the right direction. Sending positive vibes your way 🙂
<3 CASIE
Ok, guys, here’s the low down… Europe’s top cosmetic brand, essence, is now in North American and on tour with Justin Bieber! As the official cosmetics sponsor of the Justin Bieber believe tour 2013, they are hosting multiple sweepstakes and contests to AND ONE OF THEM IS RIGHT HERE ON YOUR FAVOURITE BLOG.
Contest CLOSES Monday, July 22nd at 5pm. Travel not included. I won’t be there as my friends at essence cosmetics have graciously invited me to NYC to see the Biebs and (fingers crossed) have a meet & greet on August 2nd. AHHHHHHHH!
As an avid female Pinterest user in her early 30s who loves style and shopping, I think it’s great. By tapping into Pinterest in-store (which has a high female user base) they are connecting where customers hang out online to where they go offline. There’s a good chance customers who notice this type of promotion will take a picture and Pin an image making it a 360 social shopping experience. I think it’s good for certain brands with mass appeal, but as a shopper I don’t want to buy that one item that everyone else has.
Casie Stewart, director of social media at Community
It’s a weird and wonderful thing having a blog, a public diary about your life. I love going back and reading about my adventures, Googling photos and finding lost memories, but, sometimes I don’t feel like it. This week, is one of those. Although, there’s no shortage of Instagrams and Tweets, Pins and reblogs on Tumblr flooding the Internet daily, all posted by me.
This weekend I’m packing up my condo to move to the new house and I couldn’t be more happy about it don’t feel like it. I wanna play outside! I can’t wait for my trips to NY & LA next month. I’ll be back up at the cottage next weekend too. I reckon I’ll catch up on posts this weekend and we’ll be back business in no time!
Hope you’re having a stellar day and sitting in somewhere with AC. Remember you can always find me on the Twitter!
Much love,
CASIE
I’ve been invited to speak with some of my industry peers about creating great content in an upcoming session at The Spoke Club. The event is hosted by Toronto based Agility, they works with media companies and brands to help maximize the value of their online content. Their philosophy, “create great content, build your audience, make more money.” Now that, is something I can stand behind! Read more about the event on the Agility blog.
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One of the BEST parties I’ve EVER been to is the Bridle Bash. It’s held at a friends private residence on the Bridle Path and brings together and awesome group of people, partiers, and musical guests. This year, THE TRAGICALLY HIP are playing in the ravine backyard for about 800 guests. It’s going to be so freaking awesome!
Last time my sister and I went to BB, we ended up on the society page of the Globe & Mail, in the photo above. We put a canoe in the pool and proceeded to give out vodka filled flasks to people all around. It was fantastic.
Tickets for BBV can be purchased here and start at $500 each. All the money goes to the Bridle Bash Foundation which supports an array of charities and events in the city of Toronto. For more info on the bash visit the event website here.
We’ve got our tickets and I can’t wait. It’s one of those parties you’ll never forget. I have a feeling this year will top the last one! If you’re gonna be there LMK in the comments or Tweet me! Follow @BridleBash on Twitter and find the event on Facebook here.
OK, I started this book today. Sitting on Queen Street in the shade waiting for (rain) someone boyfriend. Netflix sent me a signed copy from the author. Autograph is orange highlighter, naturally. It sounds good, the creator of Weeds made it. Scroll down if you want the prize only, winner gets the following..
I love Netflix and I watch heaps of moves. Last year they sent me a FIVE YEAR subscription and I am excited because more series are being produced for Netflix ONLY. [I was a subscriber before they contacted me.]
Taryn Manning, Donna from That 70’s Show, Jason Biggs (American Pie), and Janeane Garofalo. LOVE IT.
I like this story, from the first chapters, because I could be this person. So could you. It’s not that hard to get trapped in a cross-border love/drug smuggling scandal. I saw Broke Down Palace, I know how this works.
This is a totally made up contest – WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE ME IN JAIL?
Basically this could happen to anyone, right? In order to pay her debt to society (for a 10 year-old drug money thing smuggling for an African Drug Lord), Piper must trade her comfortable New York life with fiancé Larry (Jason Biggs) for an orange jumpsuit and prison life. It’a a wild roller coaster I haven’t read it all yet but SOMEONE LIKE YOU can have a new PS3 to watch it.
Imagine I was in jail… I’d be like a junior Martha Stewart. Naturally.
PS3 plays Blueray. This is a fun contest. Tweet or die FTW.
What a day! What a day! We lost power for part of the afternoon. I stepped out to have lunch at friends house in the neighbourhood.
The boys played ping pong in the office when we had no power.
I thought we could use a little ‘pick-me-up’ so I loaded up my desk with snacks.
Check out this handsome lunch date.
Hope you day is not gloomy like this sticky weather. Tonight I’m posting a wicked new contest with an awesome prize. Stay tuned!
Much love,
CASIE
I got a nice little surprise the other day when I received an email from Clarity that I had made their Independence Day Bossome List. Out of their archive of 14,000+ experts, I was chosen to be featured! This post is a selection of 10 Clarity Experts they feel are a miss between BOSS and AWESOME. It’s an honor to be featured in this group as both Chris Brogan and Saul Colt are people in the world of social media I look to for inspiration.
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Check out my little blurb below and read the full July 4th Bossome list here.
Top reasons to call her…
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Social Entrepreneurship
Why we like her…
Adventure capitalist Casie Stewart has documented her adventures across the globe at her blog, casiestewart.com. Currently working as Director of Social Media at Community, Casie has worked as brand ambassador with companies like Ted Baker London, Thomas Sabo, HTC, Canon and Telus. And she has impeccable funky fashion sense. Which is bossome.
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Just came across this photo of Lauren and I in the Globe & Mail from Grey Goose’s Cherry Noir event at the Soho House the other day. Yesterday at the Queen’s Plate I was hanging out with some of the reps from Grey Goose and Sean and I got to deliver the Grey Goose horse blanket to the winner of Race 7.
Lozzie and I rolled up to the SoHo House all Blonde Girl Bike Gang style on our bikes. Too bad our summer has been so mehhh, we’ve not been able to bike together much.
Trevor is a Brand Ambassador for Grey Goose who travels around mixing cocktails and talking about the brand. he was there yesterday at the race doing a TV spot, if you caught it or see it on TV today, you’ll see my in the background!
No, that’s not me! It’s Anne Hathaway in the Cineplex magazine! This week I went to the movies, which I have not done in FOREVER. The best part? I ordered tickets online from CAA and saved some cash. The second best part, CAA discounted tix are still eligible for Scene Points at the theatre. Double bonus!
There are over 1,300 Cineplex Entertainment screens in Canada from serving more than 70M movie lovers each year. If you’re a CAA member, like me, you can enjoy exclusive pricing. The prices below are Canadian dollars with tax included and can be ordered online or picked up from a CAA store near you.
You can use the certificates at ANY Cineplex Entertainment location across Canada, including Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy Cinemas and Famous Players and they are valid for two years. Um, that’s like forever these days! You can also upgrade them for IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, UltraAVX™, RealD 3D film and VIP admission by paying the difference.
As for me, I like to go to the theatre early and hit the arcade. My BF loves old school Pacman and my fav game is Dance Dance Revolution. I played heaps when I lived in Australia, and guess what? I still got skills!
For information on ALL the awesome life-side assistance savings from CAA visit caa.ca. On a side note, you can also save at Jays Games, East Side Mario’s, and Gap outlets. I picked up this bright cardigan from the Gap at Dufferin Mall the other day and saved 10%!
See all the CAA Savings I’ve taken advantage in the last six months here and follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
I’ve been invited to the happiest place on EARTH! Yes, it’s true. I’ll be spending six days next month in sunny California touring Disneyland, staying at THE Disneyland Hotel, and hanging out in the OC and LA with their tourism boards. It’s every girls dream come true! I’m hoping to recreate a photo of me with Mickey Mouse that was taken when I was a toddler. Mum, did you find that yet?
These pix are from the Disneyland archives (via LA Times) and this little ticket is the first one ever sold. It’s been a while since I had a vacation and I can’t wait. Disney has also invited my BFF Lauren, a bunch of other bloggers, and I’m bringing my BF. I’ve never been so thankful to be a blogger!
I can see me wearing tulle, and Mickey Mouse ears the whole time. Ahhhhh! I’ll be sharing moments as they happen on Twitter/Instagram and documenting the entire trip with my new Canon DSLR.
If you’ve ever been to Disney or have any tips for LA and the OC, please leave in the comments! It’s been a couple years since I was in LA and I’ve never been to the OC!
Was having lunch in Bellwoods with a friend today (as I so often do) and I must look like a hipster because I was interviewed by CBC about the recent crackdown on drinking in the park.
Just another day, #CBC interview on my lunch break about drinking alcohol in the park. #thisismylife… http://t.co/2g0Afbw2VW
— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) July 3, 2013
Think of the Can Ladies: Don’t Crack Down on Drinking in Trinity Bellwoods http://t.co/bO7POAuepJ via @VICECANADA
— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) July 3, 2013
I’m not sure when it will air but if you catch me on the tele, snap a pic! Apparently neighbours of the park have been cracking down on reporting public drinking and drug use (joint smoking?) in Bellwoods. I’ve had my share of afternoons in the park drinking a few tall cans with friends, it’s really fun! All I have to say is, if you’re drinking the park, don’t make a mess or be too obvious.
This weekend we stopped into Wallace & Co. for Sunday brunch, it’s an urban diner at Dundas West. The food was good, atmosphere quiet, there’s rock n’ roll in the background and hipsters in the kitchen. It’s just down the street from our place. Very kid friendly, there were so many little monsters there! Also, the coffee was excellent.
I’m quite enjoying the new neighbourhood. It’s super quiet and I love having a nice roof top patio. We’ve found a new local bar in the hood and taken a few nice night walks along the Toronto West Rail path.
Now, how long till the weekend? I’m ready for you.
<3 CASIE
Toronto Pride was a blast on Sunday. Danced in the street, had some drinks, and saw heaps of familiar faces. Ran into my sister on Church!
Met a lovely deaf couple on a patio and fully had a conversation. It was nice to put my sign language skills to use. My ASL used to be pretty good but when you don’t use it, you lose it.
This lovely boy on the left is my friend from Ted Baker’s 25th birthday party.
Renaldo and I have photos from the last few years at Pride. Always with the great outfits!
Love these outfits. Want one. Do NOT love his shoes. Those things creep me out.
These animals really creeped me out.
The rest of the photos below are less safe for work so this is your warning! Hope you had a lovely long weekend.
Much love and light,
<3 CASIE
No really, I BROKE MY BLOG guys. You may know because you rec’d an Error just like me for the last day. It was horriblog! I’ve refreshed about 200 times in the last 24 hours.
Well, my blog is finally back. I’ve got a HEAP of fun photos from the weekend’s festivities and I’ll be sharing them soon.
Hope you’re having a stellar day. Short week, almost Wednesday already! HUzzah!
<3 LOVE, CASE
This was fun. It was super busy! Seas of people wearing neon and bad outfits. I didn’t take my DSLR, thought it might rain. Street style would have been a real hoot. Nice to see Azari & III on the Echo Beach stage. Heaps of people who were total zombies by the end of the night. You won’t believe the vibration from the speakers backstage. Overall, awesome experience for first Digital Dreams. Cheers to Bacardi for a fun day!
XO CASIE
CASIE
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I love love love this Color Bug product by Kevin Murphy (Australia). I’ve been using it for a few months. Colour in, wash out. It works like a chalk on your hair and is a totally perfect perk up when you need to get your roots done! Works on all different hair shades and comes in a variety of colours including pink, orange, lime green, white, purple, and GOLD.
This morning I was feeling Friday lazy, plus am about to go get my hair done tonight, so threw this in with a couple curls and VOILA. Stopped to snap a few photos with my new DSLR on the way to work. I’m looking to teach a Master Class in Self-Photography one day.
Peace out peeps, hope you hae a killer Friday night. I’m heading for a drink with the girls from work, then hair appointment, and probably a wild night at home watching a movie with my love. Mum is coming to visit tomorrow and I’m so glad it’s a long weekend.
A couple weeks ago I announced my partnership with Canon as a Brand Ambassador and over the past month I’ve been playing around with my new DSLR. The Canon Rebel SL1 is a compact 18 mega pixel camera with touch screen and whole bunch of features I’m not quite versed in yet. I have heaps to learn.
Canon has awesome resources and I’ve been playing on canonoutsideofauto.ca but the real way I’m going to learn is TAKING PHOTOS. I’m just getting used to using a DSLR. I’ve got a pretty good eye for composing a nice shot but right now aperture and ISO feel like new languages. Once I learn and understand exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture), I’ll be in business. I know it won’t take too long!
I’ve been playing around with ISO and exposure. It’s super neat how one photo can be so different by changing just one or two things.
This little Rebel has built in filters too. So, naturally I took a few selfies in the park to test them out.
This weekend I’m shooting Digital Dreams music festival and in August I’ll be shooting Disneyland and California! Staring in next month have a weekly fashion column for Dose.ca. This is where those Canon skills will really come into play. I’m excited to take my blog to the next level!
Below are a few photos I took using (gasp) auto to get used to using the camera.
One of the most beautiful things, a perfect avocado!
Limba the 50 year old elephant at Bowmanville Zoo.
A baby giraffe peeks out his head at Bowmanville Zoo. I need to work on depth and focus.
Flower pot at the cottage in Muskoka.
The dock and boat at sunset in Muskoka.
Gonna to practice camera settings in nature.
Over the next couple months I’ll be attending events and learning sessions with an expert from Canon. I gave them a whole list of things I want to achieve before December rolls around. I’m exited to take you on this journey with me! If you have tips on accessories or tricks that will help me out, please share!
On Friday night before the cottage we ventured up to Cabana Pool Bar to celebrate the solstice with Red Bull. Thanks to the lovely Becca Lemire for these snaps. I coloured them in Picasa and used makeagif.com to animate them.
