Facing the Lens, Seeing the Light at the ROM
Posted by: Septembre on: November 9, 2009
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I recently went to the Art Gallery of Ontario to view the “Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, the Condé Nast Years, 1923 –1937″ exhibit which is a companion exhibit with the Royal Ontario Museum’s “Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008” exhibit (both are running until Jan. 3) which features the work of such fashion photography heavyweights as Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz and Edward Steichen.
Well the fine people at the ROM will be hosting a panel discussion called “Facing the Lens, Seeing the Light”.
Inspired by the Vanity Fair Portraits, this illustrated panel discussion will explore the photographic portrait, its significance through the history of photography, and its enduring fascination.
Panelists include photography historian Lilly Koltun, photographer Nigel Dickson, and gallery owner Jane Corkin. Moderated by Francisco Alvarez, ICC Managing Director, and Sophie Hackett, AGO Assistant Curator of Photography.
Who: Royal Ontario Museum
What: Facing the Lens, Seeing the Light
Where: ROM – Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre, Level 1B; 100 Queen’s Park Street; Toronto, Ontario
When: Monday, November 9, 2009 (today!), 7:00-9:00pm
-Septembre
J’adore…
Posted by: Septembre on: November 9, 2009
This is the Shoe Porn edition of the J’adore… section.
Christian Louboutin Ulona 140 platform sandals $1,695USD
Alexander McQueen Slouchy leather calf boots $1,175USD
Burberry Lace-up Wellington boots $325USD
Valentino Couture patent leather pumps $745USD
Le sigh. J’adore…
-Septembre
The Highs and Lows of Fashion: Combat Heels
Posted by: Septembre on: November 9, 2009
One of the prevailing trends this season are combat boot-inspired heels. Alexander Wang, Burberry Prorsum and Tory Burch have both designed covetable specimens. However, the Tory Burch lace-up leather boots retail for $595USD, the Burberry Prorsum leather ankle boots cost $895USD and the Alexander Wang buckled leather ankle boots are going for $690USD.
Tory Burch lace-up leather boots
Burberry Prorsum leather ankle boots
Alexander Wang buckled leather ankle boots
For an affordable alternative Style Hog suggest the Dollhouse Rogeri combat boots for only $60CAD.
Dollhouse Rogeri lace-up boots
-Septembre
Quote, Unquote…
Posted by: Septembre on: November 9, 2009
We must never confuse elegance with snobbery.
-Yves Saint Laurent, via @elle_com
JCDC Lego Collection
Posted by: Septembre on: November 9, 2009
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, the designer behind some of Lady Gaga’s interesting outfits, is the latest designer to be inspired by the 80s and Lego.
The JCDC Lego collection features colour-blocked designs, primary colours, Lego chokers, Lego embellished baseball caps, Lego everything.
I Love the Lego bangles and Lego watch.
Photos courtesy of The Cool Hunter
Would you wear a piece from Castelbajac’s JCDC Lego Collection?
-Septembre
Happy Belated Birthday…
Posted by: Septembre on: November 6, 2009
I know it was on the 3rd and it’s belated (I’ve been extremely swamped) and she probably doesn’t want anyone mentioning it but…
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY ANNA WINTOUR!
-Septembre
Seen on the Scene: Beyonce at the MTV EMAs
Posted by: Septembre on: November 6, 2009
While I’m usually not a fan of Beyonce’s red carpet looks I must admit that she looked fabulous in this Fall 2009 Atelier Versace dress at the MTV European Music Awards.
The fit and construction of the dress is amazing and it really accentuates her curves. Who needs Spanx when you have Versace?
What do you think of Beyonce’s MTV EMAs look?
-Septembre
Rihanna AND Michelle Obama Share December Glamour Cover
Posted by: Septembre on: November 3, 2009
Last week the December cover of Glamour Magazine with Michelle Obama was revealed and Rihanna’s first post-assault interview garnered a front cover mention.
Well, Glamour (smartly so) is doing a double cover this month with Rihanna on the cover in – what else – Balmain.
Which cover will you buy? MObama or Ms. Fenty?
-Septembre
Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga Just Wanna Have Fun
Posted by: Septembre on: November 3, 2009
These girls truly just wanna have fun!
MAC has named Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga as the faces of the MAC AIDS fund.
The new campaign “From Our Lips”, which will premiere on Feb. 25 will feature the Viva Glam Cyndi and Viva Glam Gaga lipsticks on Mar. 18.
I think Cyndi and Gaga are the perfect fit for the MAC Viva Glam campaign. I can’t wait to see those photos.
What do you think of Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga teaming up with MAC for the Viva Glam campaign?
-Septembre
