Nella Bella FW 2012 Collection @ Urbanspace Gallery

Last night went to Nella Bella’s FW 2012 media reception. I’ve been taking NellaBella bags on all my travels, bike rides, festivals & fun for the last two years. They’re got lots of different shapes & styles this year. One of the designers for this collection, Andreas Kyriakos who started working with them at 15, he’s 16 now, but still,  he designed a whole batch of beautiful things. I got to catch up with a few really lovely girls I hadn’t seen in a while.  Thanks Raymi, you babe, for photos and Tarek for the invite. Can’t wait to get something new and BRIGHT! Bring on, SPRING on! My current fav is the KIEV bag in black (in photo but hard to see). It fits my 11 Macbook Air, camera and a few other necessities. Comes in handy when’re always on the go/working!  Shirt: Joe Fresh Cardi: GAP Pants: Bench – shopping trip! Hair: Ken Murphy Color Bug, Goody Accessories Shoes: Ego & Greed One things I love about clothes is the stories they tell. Links to the above items go to past posts wearing. Archives rule. Crashed my bike the day I got the Joe Fresh shirt, ordered shoes from solestruck.com. Got GAP  cardi over holidays cruising vintagey shops in Cambridge with Mum. Tarek, Val Photos via WE REPRESENT THE LOLLIPOP GUILD  on RaymitheMinx.com   Walked home home with the Septembre & Bella. Made .gif with Loopcam, from Berlin! Check out Jessica’s post & pic here. It was really fun. Good night. Nice to see beautiful bags and smiling faces. The food was excellent and catered by The Daily Bread Food Bank’s catering campany. They put all the proceeds from catering, right back in. Been busier than ever planning and preparing things for SXSW. We have a new blog coming. I’m super excited. Let’s do this.  😉 <3 CASIE    

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all the better to see you with, my dear

They arrived! Now I don’t have to wear my old vintage scratched up Waldo glasses anymore! :36 sec unboxing new glasses from clearly contacts Yes, they are real prescription but the prescription is almost invisible. New RayBans are my first official pair. I think they might be a little big for small head. NOT A BIG HEAD! haha. Thanks Clearly Contacts! I love wearing glasses when I work, they help me concentrate. I often wear a hat or cover my head when I work too. Don’t even challenge me in a ‘I’m the weirdest’ competition. About two years ago I got new glasses and made this video. My Dad MADE the car on my shirt. Ok bye. Time to work with glasses on and work before I go to Raymi’s house then Lauren’s house to watch them BOTH on MTV CREEPS TONIGHT 9:30. K. Bye for real!

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you missed this yesterday

Got a real cute haircut this time @dkwikstudio http://t.co/SOCwsHc5 # Met babes @toristreats @wardrobeprofessor @thedrakehotel http://t.co/fpAQOeig # Never met a girl like you before… (@ The Beaver Café) http://t.co/NhjCrc1D # you missed this yesterday: – finding a few people have been unfollowed but not… http://t.co/ca9MXI7a #thisismylife # JUST in time for my trip new luggage from http://t.co/qd506lH3 to be delivered tomorrow. Woooooooooohoooooo # Looking at posts from this time last year. Remember this day at #Finch station? Gave away @virginamerica flight! http://t.co/pGoZequ1 # Vintage @michaelnus & @shrued http://t.co/hEILie7l # What's for lunch? I'm hungry but can't decide. Wanna deliver a surprise lunch? Because, that would be amazing! # Be nice & share. # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/H8tbAIsX Aubade Alarm Clock # A Whole New World: iCasie! It’s like a whole new world now that I’m all Apple… http://t.co/J0SHCqb4 #thisismylife # What inspires you? http://t.co/5n3YelDf http://t.co/uvqpACf1 # Ballerina Rocket Man via @laurenonizzle http://t.co/45Bg5K7x #BLOG # just did my 600th @dailybooth http://t.co/jcGjLclk # Used Siri to ring Mum at work! # RE: @TheDanLevy @thedanlevy @megbutton I blame #hipster culture on the popularity! http://t.co/TntJKgLH # RE: yeah man, i was looking back at posts and thinking WHERE DOES THE DAMN TIME GO?! http://t.co/qNkHsJQD # Sign & sending PDFs on iPad is so satisfying. # Oh my, I will be in Costa Rica for Have Sex with a Man with a Moustache Day – N (@YouTube http://t.co/WtTlHrWb) # #SwarovskiSneakPeek tonight # This makes me sad. I follow YOUR updates for YOU 🙁 RT @aplusk Twitter Management http://t.co/AKhT4U1l # Ooh boys look at his sexy #movember babe, Josh! http://t.co/9OeGXANo # Waiting so long for his taxi I could have walked. #firstworldproblems # Yes please! http://t.co/Z3nGgjnA # Lookin good @keriblog. #swarovskiskisneakpeek http://t.co/aRJFT58e # Thanks for the cotton candy & gift @swarovski. http://t.co/2CFedfX1 # "In…

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these are a few of my favourite things (right now)

This post if full of things that add glitter to my life. Thought I’d share with ya. Bangs from Doll Bar, Olympus PEN, vintage hats. I’ve been trying a new routine of going to bed earlier and waking up earlier. Once you get outta bed, you can really accomplish heaps before the day really started. That’s my September goal: do more before 10am than most people do in a whole day. My October goal is: go to England or New Zealand. Settin’ em high. YES WE CAN. Sprocket Rocket camera from Lomography. I’ve got heaps of film because, frankly, I’m not that good at using the camera so I need to take heaps of shots before I can be considered good. Analogue is haaaarrrrrrd. New duvet cover is the alphabet, say hello to my ALPHA bed. See what I did there? Oh yeah, creative play on words. New flowery pillow looks painted and that eye mask is from Keri. I sleep with an eye mask pretty much every night. I live in a glass box, it’s SO SUPER sunny in the AM! Although, getting to sleep is never a problem thanks to my new memory foam mattress. According to bestmattress-reviews, there are a number of quality options at a lower price than you’d think. Gadget love: iPad (Andy), Macbook Air (James Dean), Android (Motorola DEFY), Logitech wireless mouse. I spend most the day with these guys. Ok, here’s something really amazing….you won’t BELIVE how tall I am with these legendary things strapped on. Aren’t they beautiful? They’re Jeffrey Campbell and I ordered them online at Solestruck. They’re like stilts. Move over Buskerfest. Comfy and good for walking. Film Fest, I am ready for you with my giant shoes. I’ve been using Mereadesso cleanser w/ face & neck toning gel and…

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big bang baby!

I got a picture of a photograph… I used to love, love, love Stone Temple Pilots Big Bang Baby. Those green pants. Swoon. They disabled embedding on the video, jerks. Yesterday I went to  visit the team of babes at doll bar inc. and boy was I delighted. Greeted with smiles, hugs and hydrated with ice cold San Pellegrino after cruising there on my bike.   They also had SATC on so I felt right at home. Oh Charlotte, is it the tea bagging situation? haha This is Melissa putting a real feather in my hair.  Planning to get more funky styles when they get more inventory. Feather hair extensions are so hot right now.  She’s pretty, one of those radiant personalities that makes you happy. They do all their customers nails while they are there.  Nice perk 😉 Doll Bar is 1099 Queen Across from 69 Vintage and the Social (RIP). I’m looking to arrange a special CASIE discount so stay tuned for that. Extensions for everyone! See the feather? I reckon not bestest for my hair but fun to have for now. I go see Darren Kwik Studio to get my hair done today. I’ve decided on this really rad cut I saw in Zambesi SS 2012 that is more rad than anyone in Canada. Can’t WAIT for haircut. After we played with feathers, Michelle brought out the hottest new accessory in hair right now, BABY BANGS! This is a game changer. They’re about $50 and wait for it.. Ta daaaaaa! They’re not trimmed yet here but how freaking cute? I die. Bardot blonde, I am so ready for you. Fall blonde, seasons changing. I’m thrilled thinking about the next couple months. Lots of exciting things always happen this time of year. Genuine chocolate happy face. Will be even happier this evening…

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you missed this yesterday

a picture for you @motorola_ca. vrooom. http://twitpic.com/5nvfom # Like my cottage? j.k Cottage Channel! Ha http://post.ly/2Mtrs # Photo: zanzzaaaaaaaaaaaa http://tumblr.com/xmj3f0ivzh # Photo: nice bike, legs. http://tumblr.com/xmj3f0hzmx # These Toronto photos are nice. Via @blogTO: through the lens of Frank Lemire http://flpbd.it/PDfY # Photo: › soda cans produced between 1930’s to 1970’s › › via @fuckyeahvintage-retro http://tumblr.com/xmj3ez4ej3 # Photo: pfasshion. http://tumblr.com/xmj3ez3orb # 40 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed – http://on.mash.to/n2RK60 # plank that @souljaboy. http://t.co/pobg2Co #planking # hall pass movie is full of LOLs. so funny. # giving myself a hallpass. haha # so hot eh “@laurenonizzle: Plain white tees over lean, toned bodies. It’s a good look, boys. Marlon Brando had it right.” # “@KeriBlog: That’s enough sun for today. Back to the internet now.” what she said. # What’s In a Name: Google+ Is Your Plus One – http://on.mash.to/qg2pXS # Vrooom! (@ Direct Energy Centre) [pic]: http://4sq.com/mZAe1E # My girl, Danica Patrick is revved up for Honda Indy #Toronto http://t.co/j1I6wBK via @globeandmail # Dr.Penfield…fire alarm. http://twitpic.com/5nmf7p # Imma get some planking in at @hondacanada Indy today. I wanna plank a race car and Danika Patrick. # Stock this week had a one day crash after lower activity in trading but bounced back. http://post.ly/2Mhqq # I have lots of questions today. I’m inspired. # Can you link twitter & G+? If so, are you? Why or why not? # I should be outside enjoying the sun but I wanna be in my computer editing. #nerdproblems # #bloggers have you added +1 yet? are you planning on it? # Morning! Stayed up late fiddling around w/ blog. New header. Whatcha think? http://t.co/k4VDE2L # Holy HOFF-sicle, batman. Lick! (@YouTube http://youtu.be/_senhvUuiPk?a) # This too!

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some things i love (right now)

Sun on the face & warm air when I roll outta bed and go to balcony. First thing I do is check phone, get up, check computer, grab camera, go outside. The Lake, the Airport, the many people on their travels to work. This vintage Lion Breweries New Zealand Olympic Team shirt that was Mum’s. Buckler Men’s undies. SO COMFY (even if you don’t have a package to fill them out but probably more comfy if you do). Have been using some really great products lately and figured it was about time I share with you. I always test things out for a before I tell you about them and I only talk about what I like [DISCLAIMER]. You’ll notice I enjoy products that don’t have too much scent, are clean feeling & soft on the skin. L-R: Dermaglow Oil Free Cleanser – soft on face, gentle, hardly no scent Dermaglow Daily Moisturizing Lotion – soft, no smell, clean feeling Dermaglow Wringle Release Serum – see how young I look? Yeah. Use it all the time. Goldwell Ultra Volume Leave-In Boost Spray – good volume, doesn’t make hair icky or greasy Cheeky Monkey Nailpolish in Party Whore – Yes, that’s the real name. Colour is my fav! Redken UV Body Rescue – Stuff is amazing is you love sun like me. Treats skin post tanning & has a soft glistening glitter. Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Antiseptic Cream – MOSQUITO BITES. I hate them. Lotion is cool & soothing w/ tingle. Givenchy Play – Smell is soft, feminine & good for summer. Bottle is metal so great for travel, throwing in purse etc. Givenchy Blush Gelee – Hot pink jelly blusy, one colour for all skin tones. First blush I’ve used on regular. The Body Shop Body Butter Duo in Vanilla…

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

full bodied & bright, @senseappeal. http://post.ly/1yz9N # Fenway http://post.ly/1yz0W # Oct 21, 2009 – Interiors of "School Bakery & Cafe" in Liberty Village. For restaurant review. Photo: Charla Jones/Gl… http://post.ly/1yyzN # Photo: › Shalom Harlow wearing Marchesa at the Met Costume Gala tonight › › Shalom is always so freaking… http://tumblr.com/xmj2d7y2ex # Photo: Body Parts http://tumblr.com/xmj2d7xcre # exciting day # Photo: mermaid http://tumblr.com/xmj2d7s47c # Photo: › Christina Ricci at the Met Costume Gala tonight › › I am obsessed with this Zac Posen dress. http://tumblr.com/xmj2d7abxu # I favorited a @YouTube video http://youtu.be/aEolW1x9O3k?a N'importe Comment – The Toxic Avenger featuring Orelsan # I favorited a @YouTube video http://youtu.be/3ojq5qQk6AQ?a Yelle – A Cause Des Garçons (Official Music Video HQ) # Emma Stone in Lanvin – › Emma Stone in Lanvin › › The Met Costume Institue Gala 2011 › › (Source:… http://tumblr.com/xmj2d74rxf # Photo: Stewart. http://tumblr.com/xmj2d74gex # election tweet stream is like so fast man. #elxn41 # 1 for green. # this is not boring. #elxn41 # #tweettheresults http://post.ly/1yxmn # Photo: http://tumblr.com/xmj2d6ajva # PARTY LEADER # Whoa Jack, in the 80's. #movember #elxn41 # I can't believe how low the Liberal vote is. #elxn41 # trinity spadina!! #elxn41 # Photo: › Rihanna in Stella McCartney Costume Institute Gala in NYC. http://tumblr.com/xmj2d5zmuy # my vote counted. # Photo: › Mary-Kate Olsen in vintage http://tumblr.com/xmj2d5p912 # Photo: › Ashely Olsen in vintage http://tumblr.com/xmj2d5p1gp # here we go. the polls have oficialls closed! #elxn41 http://goo.gl/fb/zRTft #blog # alonetogetherxoxo: http://tumblr.com/xmj2d570j2 # proud to be Canadian. # #THEPARTY #elxn41 (@ Canada Federal Vote 2011 w/ @melissaiscool @stephanieceline @danspr @rlangdon @withoutayard) http://4sq.com/iB7Bm1 # Photo: › Christina Ricci wearing a Zac Posen gown at the Met Costume Gala tonight › › Breathtakingly… http://tumblr.com/xmj2d4q72b # Photo: › Blake + Karl @ Met Ball 2011 http://tumblr.com/xmj2d4okmc # Photo: Giselle http://tumblr.com/xmj2d4o1pd #…

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dans l’amour avec la bicyclette

Let me introduce you to my new friend, Bicyclette Boutique on Queen Street. I met the darling owner Paige on Twitter and after browsing the site, I knew we would get along. The shop is filled with pretty things, vintage, white space,  foreign style, mirrors and heaps of shiny things.  Paige opened the shop in March, although she’s had two pop-up shops and an online presence for a while. It’s totally my kind of shop. Look at all these things. I wish I had my closet organized like a store. Paige calls it “urban meets fairytale“.  See, so me. *sprinkles glitter* I was trying on outfits for the Fashion Connect panel: 265 people have tickets. Cripes. The night is about fashion & technology so, the other day I called out on Twitter to see if someone wanted to outfit me for the night. That’s how Paige & I met. Her twitter is @shopbicyclette. I love meeting people who love what they do. We had a great chat today. Hi Paige! She was at the Blog Stars talk I did last year with Raymi, Sean & Carly. Nice to know she’s had an eye on my blog. I heard about her pop up shop last summer via Twitter 😉 How great is the internet? Pretty awesome great. The shop had a steady flow of girls in & out while I was there. Then, who walked in the door? Only the lovely Carla…who I see EVERYWHERE! I’m gonna start her Jukari & dance classes the week after next at King West Fitness. I really need to get my bike fixed before then. Hehe Bicyclette Boutique, bike talk, no relation corelation. Alliteration. Love. Carla, you are cute. Her friend is the girlfriend of my other friend Ish. Small world yo. Love the paper…

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

wow. formspring questions over 400! have already responded to 1,434 http://4ms.me/cSeBrb # Do you like your name? — love it. http://4ms.me/g7EnID # What is your favorite way to exercise? — Walking. http://4ms.me/dUVxkk # What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the mornings? — Check my phone. http://4ms.me/fbG1qc # Do you do drugs? — Your love is my drug. http://4ms.me/dE2z1g # Do you like hearts? — have a few heart tattoo's. http://4ms.me/hHip31 # Do you have a Mac? (computer) — Not yet. I want one real bad. http://4ms.me/dPrb7r # Why are you weird? — Baby I was #BORNTHISWAY http://4ms.me/h6x4KK # Have you played 7 minutes in heaven? — Not for a long time, like since grade 8. http://4ms.me/gRL1it # < Are there lenses in these glasses? > — Yes and they are vintage! Very very weak prescription. http://4ms.me/gVmaRo # Fav lunch: jerk chicked sandwich (@ Ackee Tree) http://4sq.com/dK19e5 # #springfever #fail…she is wearing flip flops too. http://post.ly/1qFKs # i fucked up my site 🙁 i'll just ball my eyes out for the next hour. # RE: @KeriBlog GREAT hair. Kinda sames at mine there. haha #SAMES http://disq.us/1kmlox # omffffffffffahk. wordpress. fury. throws computer. # Photo: you need this @irieras! http://tumblr.com/xmj1ywpsz0 # Photo: nice to meet shoe. http://tumblr.com/xmj1ywpdsz # Photo: pretty shoe. http://tumblr.com/xmj1ywpaf5 # Photo: i need to recreate photos of her. STAT. http://tumblr.com/xmj1ywokqh # Photo: you know who you are. http://tumblr.com/xmj1ywo8dt # The same thing we do every night, Pinky… http://goo.gl/fb/C5jAM #blog # hello sunshine! http://dailybooth.com/u/8pkxj # Twerk. (@ Sense Appeal) http://4sq.com/gzMyrh # dear blog, i have so many things to tell you. i wish i had someone to blog it for me before i approve for post. miss you xo # NextGen gallery, making me angryyyyyyyyyyyyy. # Boston vacay 12 days away, excited for adventure. #…

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