✎ Summer Clothing List ✎

So now that I've FINALLY completed my exams and have made the trek back to my hometown, I can finally relax and shift my mind onto my big summer plans! I'm going to look for a job asap, and with the money I make I can afford a new summer wardrobe! Here are my top 10 wants:

. High rise denim Shorts

. Another pair of shorts! Either white denim, or high waisted double breasted buttons, loose swing types, etc.

. American Apparel

. I don't know the correct word for these shoes, but they are inspired by mens formal shoes... and they're lace up and usually black.

.loose crop top

. Interesting jacket - look for lace details, shoulder details, etc. Leather jacket is tooo worn.

. Black harem pants/capris/shorts. Mango has some nice ones out this season - note to self: ask friend for employee discount! ;)

1. Bathing suit! I want either a one piece with funky cutouts or a cute bandeau two piece with mis-matched tops and bottoms. However if I opt for a two piece I better get crackin on attaining that beach body. I absolutely LOVE the bodysuit the Brown Eyed Girls wear in their video, "Abracadabra." Paired with orange heels is absolutely HOT.

We Looove to Vintage Shop

Exam time is so stressful, sometimes you just need to be free and relax~ !

LG Fashion Week

I had the opportunity to volunteer at LG Fashion week for the Ryerson show a few weeks ago.
I'm not going to do a full review and I'm obviously going to support my own school so it may be slightly biased.
The Ryerson show showcased Sheila Lam's 'Revelation', Angelene Fenuta 'Litis', Freda Audrey Tam's 'Service Electro' and Jennifer Allison's Walking Tall.




I must say my favourite was the menswear line by Freda Audrey Tam, the looks were sharp, military and bold. I was liking the addition of the nerd glasses too ;)

I wasn't too sure on the whole cuisine concept and the interactions with the models could have been more practiced.
Overall it was an exciting experience and I felt pretty pumped to be part of it!
I never regret volunteering at fashion shows because its always a constant reminder of the excitement and glamour I get to look forward to in my future career.

Goodbye for now!

JESSICAT

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I'm tired of playing games, but I can't help but continue on in hopes that this situation will catalyze.

NADA Spring 2010 3D Fashion Show

I had the privilege of watching Nada's 3D fashion show at Scotiabank Theatre this past Wednesday.
To start off, the idea itself of a fashion show video, let alone a 3D one already garnered my attention and struck me as being extremely innovative. However creative, I personally thought the execution itself could have been done a lot better.

The video simulated video games such as Mortal Kombat, where a character is chosen then outfitted in one of Nada's newest pieces. In addition to that, the main character (the "Red Warrior") got to choose a makeup look, the background scene, as well as from a variety of weapons.

There were three stages of fighting, with the Red Warrior, who is the face of the campaign battling with the White Warrior I believe. The 3D effects were successful in the beginning, but I got the feeling that the production people started to run out of time near the end as the effects became of poorer quality and had less impact.

I think there should have been more thought put into the action sequences, since the fighting looked rather amateur and the shots were often just set in landscape view and did not do all of that fast-paced cut scenes from various angles that action movies usually employ. I think that if the camera zoomed in at certain times to show the clothing detail or did a slow motion before a hard hit that would have worked out better and drawn more attention to the collection, rather than the cheesy battling.
The ending came rather abrupt, with the win of the Red Warrior, which then cut to scrolling credits.

I think the whole concept for the video could have been developed much further instead of just one fashionable fembot showdown. Technology and futuristic themes are obvious, but perhaps incorporating what the point of the battle was or what it represented in a beginning title screen may have further rounded out the video.

Overall, I applaud NADA for brainstorming such an inventive and different way to show a collection through a storyline, although there were a few kinks that still needed to be worked out. The thought of really going in vein of the technology flow and making the video widely available is important in today's rapid paced society, and her designs may reach a wider audience.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

-Jessicat

Justin Nozuka Concert

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Warped Tour 2010

So for the first time ever, I think I'm going to Warped Tour !!! I've wanted to go in the past but issues kept coming up that sidetrackked me from going.

I was extremely excited, but when I was looking up the 2010 lineup of bands I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed. Maybe its because I'm not as avid a post-hardcore follower I used to be, but the list seems rather... lacking.
The only performances I'm looking forward to is Breathe Carolina, All American Rejects, and Mayday Parade.





I'm moderately excited for Nevershoutnever and Alesana. Is it just me or does the selection seem rather lacklustre?
Shmeh. I guess I got to make the most of it!
WOOHOO!
=]

GOODBYE FOR NOW

Jessicat