Cherry Apple Art.

So I am seriously blessed to be surrounded by friends who just happen to also be incredibly talented artists...whether it be music, dance, grafeeti, photography, motion picture...you name it. My good friend Rebecca is a constant inspiration to me with her hair jewelery line called Cherry Apple Art. She started designing her pieces last year and already she is selling online as well as in high end boutique. You can find her pieces at Etsy.com...check out her store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherryappleart

Here are some of my favourites!

Isabel Marant...

So...I think I have found me new favourite designer. I can literally say I would wear everything in Isabel Marant's spring show. I love everything about these clothes and the free spirited attitude.
Check out Isabel's website for the full collection. Enjoy!

http://www.isabelmarant.tm.fr/collections-ss09.php

Vera the Romantic.

Usually when I think of Vera Wang, I think beautiful wedding gowns. But lately her ads have been stopping me and making me do a double take. Like the above ads that are currently circulating the fashion mags...there is something so natural and beautiful about them...and best of all...effortless. I think that is the one thing that draws me to certain designers. I don't want to look like it took me five hours getting ready...I want to throw on great pieces and grab a bag and head out the door. Beauty is all about confidence from within. There is a real confidence in the attitude that Vera presents with her clothes. I love the mix of cool street style and romanticism. Here are my favourite looks from her spring 2010 line that I would definitely wear. Oh ya...and those shoes are genius.

Go ahead and Smile!

These images just flat out make me smile! I love the look of the 20's...the short hair, the loose fitted cute dresses...the hats, the pearls...always a fun attitude. Chanel Iman is the model shown in these images and she really captures the feeling of the 20's. Joy is so powerful and life is worth celebrating.
Now do me a favor ... and smile. There, doesn't that feel better? :)

Top 10 Things I love about TOKYO!

10 Lights Lights Lights.

The City of lights for real...this place never sleeps.



9 Hot coffee in vending machines
ya, you heard me...the vending machines serve hot coffee...boy was that ever a surprise:)



8 The wild people
I thought the people in Whistle BC were wild, until I went to Tokyo.



7 Mini-everything
So everything you can think of in Japan is in miniature form...the hotel rooms, the food portions...even their delivery trucks were mini...adorable.



6 Anime
Beside the hotel there was an Anime company and they had these huge life size characters on the sidewalk...and when it rained they put custom rain coats on them...soooo cute.



5 Crepes
While exploring the city, friends and I had a chance to try the fresh crepe kiosks...all I have to say is...strawberry vanilla, chocolate drizzly..yuu-uumm. (sorry...no picture for this one...it would make you drool anyway...)



4 Harajuku
Harajuku is a district of Tokyo where art has taken over! For real. Its like a cartoon land of inspiration where art is everywhere! The walls are filled with illustration, the vintage shops feature local designers who re-work old pieces, and this area is constantly bustling with travelers and busy artistic locals. Amazing.



3 Organized Chaos!
There are so many people in constant motion in all directions but there's never a traffic jam...now that's called Organized Chaos.



2 Street Style
The style on the street is like no where else I've ever seen. Everyone is completely individual and they are proud of their unique approach to dressing every morning. Film and photography crews were frequently seen interviewing the local girls about their personal style and I can see why.



1 Honor
In Japan, honor is everything. I think we can learn a lot from the Japanese culture about how to honor each other and show courtesy and respect. For example, the Japanese bow greeting is symbolic of how honor is displayed to one another. I was really amazed at the beauty of the Japanese culture.

Here comes the sun, little darlin...

I was flipping backwards through the May issue of Fashion Magazine (does anyone else flip through mags from the back? or is it just me...?) anyway, thats besides the point...I came across this beautiful fashion story called "The wearable lightness of being" shot by Gabor Jurina in Bahamas. I love the feeling in these photos. There's such a beautiful ease to the entire story even though the model is wearing such detailed and highly architectural dresses...not to mention high heels...oh come on...what did we expect her to wear...flip flops? oh no my dear...its all about frolicking on the beach wearing heels and neon socks...why not:) I love this story and these are the kinds of images that speak to me. Aren't you so ready for summer? I know I am. Love it.

Above the clouds.

There is something about flying that takes my mind to another place. My days are filled with motion. Cars, buses, subways, trains, cabs, skate boards, heel toe express....motion! I mean I love to travel but sometimes you just want to be still. Like in one place. But when I fly, even though I know we are moving at an extremely fast speed, there is a kind of stillness that I actually look forward to. I turn on an ipod and just sit...still. And even though I know I am flying over busy cities below, up here there is a beauty that the people on the ground cannot see. All that is between the stressful chaos and the tranquil stillness are clouds. Sometimes I need to step back and take a deep breath. Sometimes I need to go above the clouds to get some perspective on how beautiful life really is.

Guns blazin baby.

Ok...before you shoot me...there is an explanation for why I have not posted in a few days. And if you check out the photos below you will understand. You see, sometimes being the wife of a rock star includes wearing many hats...in this case many masks. My hubby Manafest shot a music video this week for his upcoming single "Fire in the Kitchen" and I got to join three lovely ladies in becoming armed prison guards for a dramatic concept story staged by our very talented Director, Chris Stacey. (http://www.chrisstaceyproductions.com)

We shot from dusk till dawn, with dark dramatic scenes that really captured the patriotic passion of the song. The masks were custom made for the video and the guard costumes were perfectly militant. The day was a great success with all the artists involved including the band, make up, costume styling, lighting, props and tons of helping hands all housed in an incredible location. Chris and I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such creative people and it really spurs us on to want to push through any creative limitations. Vision is a powerful thing and this video really demonstrates that.

(aren't we a lovely couple...)






(girls trying very hard to be tough...)


(me & Mariana...getting into character)


(there's always time for cuddles)










(Our Director, Chris Stacey...doing what he does best)










(The Crew)