last Barcelona post

This is the last of my photos from Barcelona. I lived in these pants and pairs similar to them all summer long. Inspired by Celine's silky pajama-esqe style from SS11 and Resort 2012 as well as versions done by many other designers recently, it seems like high-street retailers like Zara and Topshop were as obsessed with the trend as I am. In Oxford I got a reputation for always being in so-called "fancy pants". I think they're pretty much the definition of Man-Repeller though... I can't tell you the number of times I've been accused by guys of wearing "my pajamas" to the bar.

Also wearing one of my favourite finds from my stay in England... a pair of navy velvet wedges from Topshop. They are unbelievably comfortable and in my favourite colour and fabric? I couldn't say no.

Wearing: Zara top and pants, Aritzia boater hat, Michael Kors purse, Topshop shoes, Rayban sunglasses
I wanted to thank you all again for all your lovely emails. I do my best to repond to each one as carefully and thoughtfully as I can, so forgive me if there's a bit of a delay in my getting back to you.

x E

post two from Barcelona

I'm dreaming of the warm Barcelona weather while I put this post up. The initial chill of fall is starting to creep up in Toronto, and I'm not happy about it.
These pictures were taken the day my family and I went to see the Sagrada Familia. We don't tend to spend too much of our time visiting tourist attractions when travelling, but we were all too intrigued by Gaudi's masterpiece to stay away. It really is absolutely breathtaking, and like nothing I've ever seen before in my whole life.
(Wearing a T by Alexander Wang dress under an H&M top, Cooperative sandals and a vintage Coach bag)

Before signing off I want to thank all of you for your votes and kind comments about the Redken Cover Competition in my last post... Some of them almost brought tears to my eyes - I am so so appreciative to each and every one of you for the support! Your comments, emails and formspring comments have meant the world to me. If you haven't voted yet and would like to, the link is: http://www.redken.ca/_en/_ca/event/voting.aspx and I'm the second from the left. Bisous! x E

Redken Cover Competition

Okay Boys and Girls, I've got a favor to ask of you. Earlier this year my friend Niki asked me to model for her submission to Redken's Cover Competition... Below are some photos from our initial shoot earlier this year. The team was amazing and we had such a blast shooting, even though the prep took hours and hours! My hair was initially minicrimped (to create a frothy, cotton candy-like texture) and then set in mermaid waves. It took about 5 hours to do it before we even started shooting - phew!

And a few months later, we found out that we had placed number one in Ontario. We then went to the finals, which was all expenses paid weekend in Toronto (where I live... but, really, who is going to turn down a lovely hotel suite?) with the other finalists. At the end of our amazing week, we did a second photo shoot with the help of some of the best Redken hair stylists in the world, talented stylists, make up artists and an amazing photographer who has shot covers for Elle. I can't post any behind the scenes photos from this shoot (in fact, I wasn't even allowed to take any), but here are the final two shots.It would mean the world to me if you would vote for us to win the Redken Cover Competition. The winners get an amazing trip to New York, and my friend Niki, an incredible hair stylist, would get all sorts of opportunities while we're there, such as styling a major magazine shoot. Not to mention, I'll be on the cover of Canadian Hairdresser Magazine. To vote, click on this link: http://www.redken.ca/_en/_ca/event/voting.aspx and vote for us (I'm the second from the left). You can only vote once per email address, and I promise you won't get any spam mail or be contacted from the company at all. Thanks soo much and BIG hugs to all xx E