Monday, August 31, 2009

Body business


In the fashion biz, it's pretty rare to hear models talk. They're models for a reason, right?

I am of the view that models should talk more; about what their jobs are like, whether they are being treated fairly, whether they have body issues; hell, just talk to us about the fabulous clothes you get to wear!

And while we do sometimes get snippets backstage during Fashion Week, and we sometimes get a few well-known models on a cover of a magazine talking about their fabulous lives, it's still a rare thing when a model speaks out on her own accord, and in all honesty, about her life as a model.

Last year, Model.Live followed three wannabe models trying to make it during Fashion Week. It was a very honest look at the struggle of newbie models. A few weeks ago, Jezebel's resident brainiac model "Tatiana" revealed herself to be Jenna Sauers;

who eloquently wrote about the unglamorous life of modeling. Last year, model Ali Michael spoke out on national TV after she was sent home from Paris for aing "fat legs" even though she hovered around 105 pounds.

And now model Crystal Renn has penned a memoir called "Hungry," detailing her journey as a thin model, who had heart palpatations she was so skinny, to being a successful plus-sized model.

Renn says that when she was first scouted, at the age of 14, she was told to lose 55 pounds. She lost the weight but when her agent told her to lose more, she realized she couldn't diet anymore. That's when it was suggested she become a plus-sized model and it was when she became a healthy size 12 that her career took off.

She says:

"I got to my lowest point, when I couldn't go lower, and it was either, 'I'm going to die and not accomplish the dream,' or, 'I can become a plus-size model and keep the dream,"' she said in an interview. "I am healthy now, the healthiest I've ever been in my life - both physically and mentally."

I'm not going to wax on about how fuller figured models are practically ignored by the fashion industry; that's for another post when I can think of something new to add to that discussion; but I'm just impressed that Renn, who is still in the middle of an incredible career, is brave enough to call out the industry on his thin obsession. More models should take a cue from her.

LONDON - broadway & bricklane market, 08/29-30/09





FABULOUS SEPTEMBER

Sept. 2-7: MOSCOW, this time I got my visa and I'll be shooting for ELLE Russia!
Sept. 9-17: NEW YORK Fashion Week
Sept. 18-22: LONDON Fashion Week
Sept. 23: LONDON, lecture at University for the Creative Arts Epsom
Sept. 24-26: MQ VIENNA Fashion Week
Sept. 27-29: LONDON

Friday, August 28, 2009

The new braids



It's been two years since I braided my hair. I love to briad my hair, but I just can't seat down for too long to get it done. Again, it could get quite itchy. So far, am loving it.
I am currently baking banana nut muffin before it class time.
Yay! TGIF (Thank God It's Friday).
Have a lovely weekend everyone!!!
xoxo


outfit: H&M dress as skirt, DKNY jeans jacket, F21 white tank & necklace, Jessica Simpson wedge.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

i-D Magazine


(Chanel Iman, Sessille Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, Arlenis Sosa)
I saw this i-D Magazine cover via Chanel Iman's twitter. It's too cute. I just could wait to share it. Love the colors--the ladies look gorgeous!!!

later!
nite, nite ;)

Anna and Dave

Last night, the Queen Of All Fashion, Anna Wintour, appeared on David Letterman to promote The September Issue. It was amazing.

I barely noticed Dave's questions because all I could do was stare at Anna's reactions. She would alternate between tight smiles and her cold hard bitch face. That woman gives the best bitch face. I love her so much. My favourite part is when Dave asked her what a person could get if they had a $20 fashion budget and she disdainfully replied "you could buy lipstick."

It's obvious that Anna wasn't completely comfortable being up there surrounded by people who are most likely on $20 fashion budgets, but she gamely answered Dave's questions and tried to make little jokes. Please. Get that woman back to the offices of Vogue so she can boss people around!

Another great moment was when Dave asked her what the fashion industry is doing during the bad economic times and she replied that she was going to be at a Macy's in Queens. Queens! Can you picture Anna freaking Wintour in Queens autographing t-shirts? It boggles my mind.

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Part two:

Monday, August 24, 2009

TOKYO - harajuku, 08/23/09





In October, I'll post here the pictures I took for Vogue Nippon. In the mean time, if you feel seeing more of Tokyo, check my other blog.

Oh happy day! I die!

Can't believe it's here....been waiting so long like this. Rachel Zoe, where have you been all my life? Finally, The Rachel Zoe Project Season 2 is premiering tonight! I think it's only in the U.S. though but that's what bit torrent is for!

Up until a few weeks ago, I have been in serious Rachel Zoe withdrawal. But then she launched her website and I signed up for her daily newsletter where she promotes her favourite products.

But you must watch this crazy, fabulous woman. I can't believe that it's taken this long for her to be on TV because she's so much fun to watch and her assistants, Brad and Taylor, are hilarious.

So for your viewing pleasure, here is a clip of this season!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Celebrity Style

Olivia Thirlby & Zoe Kravitz

Genevieve Jones

Alexa Chung

Ashley Madekwe & Mischa Barton

Ashley Simpson

Nina Sky

Ciara




Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I am busy getting ready for the week and am currently making some spicy jollof rice...yummy!!! I only wish you guys can taste my awesome cooking... lol!
Let me watch my pot before my food burns ;)
Have a nice week ahead!!!
xoxo

What's Your Persona

Last Friday I met up with fellow Toronto blogger Krist Papas, of the blog whatsyourpersona. Krist is a street fashion and portrait photographer who has also contributed to Toro and Toronto Life.

We had fun talking about photography (Karl Lagerfeld is a genius), fashion (does anyone wear anything besides H&M in this city?) and blogging (how influnetial is it?)

Check out some of his beautiful photos:





(Photos courtesy of Krist Papas)

TOKYO - omotesando + shibuya + harajuku, 08/23/09