Fashion’s Night Out in Toronto: Thursday, Sept. 6th

This is a full on busy week for film and fashion in Toronto. My fav things! Thursday night Toronto joins the world in celebrating Fashion’s Night Out and kicks off Toronto International Film Fest.. There are Fashion’s Night Out events ALL OVER the city, in fact, it’s famous for it, making it one of the most desirable places to live. Take a look at Toronto Real Estate if you fancy moving to one of the most exciting cities in the world. See below below for a list of participating retailers. Check out The Biebs, T.Swift, Coco Rocha and that cute boy from Glee in this jam packed celebrity PSA for FNO. Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to! There are so many deals. If you are back to school shopping, stocking up on new season, or wanna treat yourself, THIS IS YOUR EVENT! Also, my friends at Peacock Parade have the official FNO tees & totes for sale until Thursday at 11pm. I’ll be spending my time between Yorkville and Queen West for the Hazelton Lanes group of events and the Raq Boutique Bazar at The Burroughes Building. Find more info at fno-toronto.com. NOW, WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR? CASIE Tweet to @FNO_Toronto FULL LIST OF RETAILERS BELOW…

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Canadian National Exhibition 2012

The CNE yesterday was so fun. I had not been since I was a kid. Rode the midway at sundown. Played some bingo. Tried bacon wrapped hot dog in beer batter covered in bacon w/ Nutella. Saw a Styx cover band. Scored free parking. Saw soem surfing babes. Drove top town in Hawaii’s car watching the air show. This weekend has been perfect end of summer fun. Hope you’re having a great one! CASIE

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Summer 2012: These Are A Few of My Favourite Things

As I was looking at photos I remembering heaps of cool things I did over the past few months. I am so thankful for the Internet, Twitter, Instagram etc. cause I could forgotten moments if I wasn’t constantly documenting. I started blogging in 2005 as a way to ‘keep more memories’, seven years later it’s the best thing I could have done. It works as a constant reminder to be grateful & show gratitude for all the wonderful people & experiences in my life. These are some of my favourite things I’ve done in the last few hot months. Summer Highlights 2012: Muskoka Weekends & Boating. Montreal weekend. Skydiving in Boston. Harley Riding. Outdoor Rock climbing w/ Ford & Bloggers. Beerfest w/ Carly & Lauren. Partying w/ the girls. Filming w/ Coral TV & growing the channel to over 1,000 subscribers & 125,000+ views! Hanging out w/ Mum. Driving on the Ford Track in Michigan w/ media from around the world. Oh and this guy 😉 Speaking at NXNE. NXNE Parties MMVA Show, Gifting lounges, & parties Banff World Media Festival, first time out West! Birthday falling on the same day at Hawaii’s company launch Being a Production Assistant on a short film in Orangeville. Hitting the beaches in Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Doing the Edgewalk of the Cn Tower w/ Dad Working w/ O’Nizz & Raymi for Menkes, video is 20,000+ views now! The next few weeks are super busy. I’m realxing this weekend in preparation for FNO, Fashion Cares, ten days of TIFF and end of September activities. Here we go!  

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THIS: The Hot Internet Show on Coral TV – TIFF is almost here!

In this week’s episode on Coral TV I talk about TIFF, how to stay connected, and things to check out. This next week is going to be CRAZY busy. I’ve got a full calendar of films, lounges, and parties to attend starting on the 6th for 10 days. I’ll do my best to document it all! Make sure you’re following on Twitter for all kinds of up the the minute film stuff, celeb sightings, and fun. Bon weekend! CASIE Serious Tweeting happening here! Follow @casiestewart

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TIFF Screening of ‘Writers’ – Winner chosen!

Hey friends! I have two tickets to a TIFF screening next weekend for you compliments of Orville Redenbacher’s, a sponsor of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. See below on how to enter. You must enter by tomorrow and contest is only open to GTA residents.  Film: Writers (Festival – Special Presentation)  Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Kristen Bell and Logan Lerman star in this touching comedy-drama about a successful novelist whose obsession with his ex-wife has sent his perplexed family into a tailspin. Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012 Time: 6pm-8:06pm Location: Ryerson Theatre PRIZE: A pair (2) of tickets to a TIFF screening A bunch of Orville Redenbacher’s new ready to eat popcorn in four delicious flavours Some TIFF swag (Hello!) An Orville tote to stash all the goodies IN ORDER TO WIN: Like Orville Canada on Facebook at Facebook.com/OrvilleCanada.  Tweet: “I wanna see @WritersMovie, please send me to #TIFF12 @casiestewart! http://bit.ly/TIFFCASIE“ Leave your name in comments. I would love to see ‘Writers’ movie and am going to try and catch it the following day. So many great films, so little time!  Make sure you also enter the Orville popcorn national contest through the newly launched Orville Canada Facebook page  at Facebook.com/OrvilleCanada. You could win an all-expense paid trip to a start studded TIFF event! CASIE P.S. Also, if you haven’t tried the new ready made Orville popcorn, do it. The sweet & salty is my fav! UPDATE: Winner is Courtney – @DrunkGirlTO

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