Do you like sweets? Yes, I do. Do you like cupcakes? Yes, me too!
For bakers and for people who love to consume baked goods, Vancouver is holding its first Baker’s Market during the month of October. Inspired by traditional farmers markets in the city, this market is held indoors with lots of free parking. You’ll be able to cruise the stands of local talented artisanal bakers selling everything from cakes, Parisian macaroons, cookies, tarts, chocolates and cupcakes of course.
Some of the vendors to look forward to: Wendy Boys Chocolates, Le Petite Cupcakery, My Chocolate Tree, Wedding Things and April Cakes.
It started October 3, 2009 and you still have a few more days to enjoy and have your cake and eat it too.
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Proud to be Canadian, designer RozeMerie Cuevas opened BC Fashion Week with her Spring/Summer 2010 Jacqueline Conoir collection at Fortune Sound Club. Sitting front row, (right across from model Stacey Mckenzie) I soaked in all the tailored sophistication with an edge.
I’ve always admired Cuevas’s ability to create wearable pieces that are relevant in the market place and transferable from one season to the next. Her collection started out with a monochromatic display of equestrienne influenced suiting pieces, featuring high ruffled collars, balloon sleeves and updated jodhpurs pants.
The color palette soon moved into ocean teals, tropical under water colorations and deep African earth tones. I was pleased to see an array of dreamy goddess dresses in the collection that made me dream of a far away vacation to Bora Bora. … more …
I had the opportunity to attend ‘Sweet Talk’, a Women In Leadership style event with guest speakers, Gina Hole founder of THEY Representation Inc, Sonia Leal-Serafim make-up artist and Leila Bani fashion stylist.
It was an evening of wine, tasty chocolate treats and helpful tips on style and make-up. Bani mentioned how she’s never one to follow the trends too closely, but it’s more about finding great shapes to suit your body type. Leal-Serafim had a list of great make-up tips including: Using baking soda to exfoliate your face and using an angle brush and black eye shadow to create softer lines. The best tip of the evening, “good blending means you do not know where the make-up starts or ends”.
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Mark this date on your calender. September 10, 2009 - In a fight to make fashion buzz again in the United States, American Vogue has joined forces with NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to try to drum up shopping spirits. Being the second largest sector next to finance in NYC basically means, if the people stop spending, it would mean a dead halt to the fashion industry.
There will be several events happening during this day and apparently running from 6 pm to 11 pm. During a Fashion’s Night Out, retailers will be participating by setting up exquisite window displays, offering special sweepstakes and exclusive products.
Anna Wintour along with Michael Kors will be making an appearance at Macy’s Queen … more …
Rowan Sky has the ability to sniff out unique looks and brands to carry in the store. August 27th, 2009 Thursday, Rowan will be throwing a party to launch a new brand exclusive to them called Polymath.
Be among the first in the city to preview the stunning Polymath collection for the upcoming Fall/Winter fashion season. You can meet the designer, Emily Miller up front and personal while enjoying the sweet sounds of DJ Leanne and custom cocktails.
See you there.
Rowan Sky
Thursday August 27, 2009
5 to 9 pm
#2 - 1026 Mainland Street (Yaletown)
Vancouver, BC
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
