Joe Fresh/Flare Revenge Party Pics

The entrance to the Queen/Portland Joe Fresh store where the Revenge party took place.  LOOOVE this store! 

Revenge star Christa B. Allen chats with a similarly-attired Kimberley Newport-Mimran (Joe Mimran's Pink Tartan designer wifey)

Joe Mimran (THE Joe Fresh) was my bestie (for 15 seconds, anyway) and graciously indulged my celebrity stalker side.  I could not possibly hide the goofy grin.

James, my husband and fave +1, looks on in bemusement.  I'm sure he's thinking, "Wow. She's such a famewhore" 

A pretty party-goer rocks shades of white and a cool graphic tee.

Revenge's Christa B. Allen also graciously obliged a pic.  Did you know she played Jen Garner's young self in '13 Going on 30'? Google it.  

 

Nobody ever takes pics of the paps.  These guys were working the room all night long.

The Joe Fresh Gift Bag that each of us took home at the end of the night (this pic by Ryan Emberley)  I'm giving mine away to one lucky winner; Read below for how you can take it home.

When you get an invite from Joe Fresh and Flare Magazine, the RSVP is always, "I'll be there +1"  And so it was that my willing-and-ready husband and I boarded the train and headed to Toronto for the season finale screening of Revenge at Joe Fresh's Queen & Portland store.  

We mingled, hors d'oeuvred (not a word but I like it), and shopped our way through the night with my man-crush, Joe Mimran, Christa B. Allen and Toronto's fashionable set and then, watched the nail-biting season finale of Revenge.  All in all, a supremely fun night and though I quite honestly hadn't watched Revenge before, I'm now hopelessly addicted. Arg.  There goes another night.  Thanks to Joe Fresh and Flare for the invite! xo

PS - Leave a comment below for your chance to win my Joe Fresh gift bag.  I'll accept entries until tomorrow at noon! For more party pics, click on the thumbnails below: 

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Gap Denim Giveaway

Gap's Be Bright Spring Campaign 2012 - photo source Gap

Gap 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans in Vintage Nicholson and Lemon Drop, $79.95 each  

RLR Treat Week continues and today, we're giving away a pair of 1969 jeans from Gap!  I am such a huge fan of these jeans and love that they come in so many great cuts and colours.   Each pair of 1969 jeans features:

• Busted side seams (interior seams that are ironed flat) so the jeans hug your curves for a flatteringly smooth shape.
• A unique contoured waistband that shapes to the body and eliminates the gap at the back of the waist.
• A special design to lift the seat and narrow the hips
• Proportionally correct pocket shapes, so you'll look great from every angle
• Signature leg shapes to give the appearance of longer, slimmer legs 

To win, simply leave a comment below telling me your fave style of jeans (ie. skinny, flare, cropped, brights etc.).  The winner will receive a certificate for any pair of 1969 jeans.  Contest closes at 5 pm today! xo 

PS - Congrats to Amie Zimon for winning yesterday's contest. Woot woot! 

Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson Giveaway

In this hardcover book of original, behind-the-scenes photographs, acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson follows superstar Lady Gaga during one year of her life, from Lollapalooza through the final show of her Monster Ball tour. Throughout the year, Richardson took over 100,000 images and attended more than 30 Monster Ball dates around the world and captured the Gaga like only Terry Richardson ever possibly could. Thanks to Chapters/Indigo for this monstrous (in a good way) giveaway! 

To win, leave a little comment below and tell me what you love most about Gaga.  Contest ends noon tomorrow!

xo 

Imitating Amanda Brooks

  

Fashion Icon Amanda Brooks of 'I Love Your Style' - photo source harpersbazaar.com

The Inspiration: Amanda Brooks, former Fashion Director of Barneys NY

The Pose:  Hand in pocket (perfect for avoiding stiff arms), full frontal pose (makes you look über confident), shades on (even though it was raining outside), no smile ('cause that's the way Amanda Brooks rolls...at least in this pic) 

The Must-Have Spring Item:  The Pajama Shirt (à la Thakoon)

The Find:  JACOB's Contrast-Collar Shirt

The Verdict:  I love this shirt!  Looks good loose and laissez-faire (with white or black skinnies or great summer shorts) or tucked in and proper for work with a pencil skirt and killer heels. Sold out online but still available in select stores

Over a month ago, JACOB got in touch with me to see if I could try out a few of their new spring pieces.  The nearest JACOB is about an hour away so I rarely get to shop there anymore, but I was stoked to test out their online store.  So, I ordered 3 great pieces, waited 3 days and they arrived, shiny and new on my doorstep.  I've been a JACOB fan for a long time and I have to admit, I was super impressed with their new collection.  Plus, they're a Canadian company - all the more reason to shop there when I can.

The reason for the delay?  The same reason that I rarely post pics of myself and the reason that the lovely Ashley models all of my street style looks - I hate getting my picture taken.  I'm okay in a group but when asked to pose on my own, I get really stiff soldier arms, my hands do super weird things and I look like I've gone a little loco with the tequilaaa.  So, in this 3-piece instalment I like to call 'Ghetto Poseur Street Style', I've gone to some of my most-loved street stylers for some sartorial inspiration.  I'll be wearing my new JACOB pieces and will attempt to emulate their looks...to pose like the posers as it were. It somehow feels way more natural that way...Check back Wed for Attempt #2.  Merci bien, JACOB.  Je t'aime!  xoxo

Joe Fresh Giveaway

Photo courtesy Joe Fresh

Ladies...start your contesting engines.  Up first?  A $100 Gift Card to Joe Fresh and a pretty summer nail kit including 3 of summer's most on-trend shades of polish, a Cuticle Care Pen and, one of my fave things ever, a Nail Polish Corrector Pen to easily swipe off errant polish.  To win, tell me (a word or two will do) your best ever find from Joe Fresh.  Enter by leaving a comment below and check out my facebook page or twitter for all the contest updates throughout the week.  Contest closes at 5 pm today.  Next giveaway will be announced later today!

Bonne chance xoxo