Projects in the Works

I apologize on the time laps in between each post lately. It's been a busy couple of months. There are so many projects I have in the works that I am really excited to share with all of you. Including yesterday's very long photoshoot. A creative by photographer: Gary Evans, MUA: Douglas Cressman, model: Amy Prince, and styling by my intern team and I. More details and photos will be coming in it's own blog soon. Very excited to share that with all of you.

Tonight though is Roc the Runway at Mango Shiva. A fashion show that shows off some of Calgary's own fashion designers latest collections and also provides an evening of entertainment.  This event was created by the African Students Association from U of C. and in their own words, this is what Roc the Runway is all about:

"An exclusive, elegant, and classy evening featuring a fantastic mix of local Calgary talent, transporting guests through the transformation of Afro-American pop culture over time."
- Roc the Runway 2011 

The event gives back with proceeds going to the Hurricane Tomas Relief & Black History Awareness Month events. It also entertains you with a great mix of music, dancing, and even some poetry words.

I missed out on the first run of this event last year and I am not going to miss out on tonight's sold out show. I am very excited and I will keep you more informed of my experience very soon, once I can obtain some photos from the event to help share my story of course.

Your Fashion Insider,
Sabrina May

Fashion Industry Mixer

This has been an idea we all have had but just haven't made it come to life just yet, but Kara of PARK Show has. A Fashion Industry Mixer. And I don't think you could get any simpler that for a title that explains exactly what it is. With already an estimated 300+ guests who have RSVP`d they are coming, this is going to be one rockin`event.

So if you are someone in the industry than you need to connect with the rest of us on this glorious Wednesday night coming up. February 9th to be exact .

What better a place than the Gerry Thomas Gallery to make it happen. This is one of my favorite event spaces in the city, partly yes because it is an art gallery. lol But also because the layout and space is just gorgeous and well done. You'll understand once you step foot in there yourself.

 I am so excited to connect with those whom I may not have met yet, or at least met face to face that is. It is still so important to get to know each other outside of online networks. Of course there will be lots of shop talk too with the many many industry peoples I do know.

See you all there Wednesday at 7pm
Gerry Thomas Gallery
Suite 100-602, 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB


And not done just yet... there is not just the fashion specific industry mixer happening on Wednesday there is another mixer the next night, Thursday February 10th; Calgary Media Ladies Night Out. This is an event designed to connect Calgary Business Women with local women in the media. This event is hosted by Roz of Viva Events. 

You Fashion Insider,
Sabrina May

Wearable Art Contest

Here you go designers or artists. Metro News Calgary is giving you the chance to show us your creative stuff and create a piece from what? .... their newspaper of course. I am sure Project Runway has made you wanna just test your creative skills with those crazy competitions they are handed sometimes. Here is your chance to  rock out a fabulous designed piece from newspapers. Then let Calgary see your stuff when the designs are presented at the all things fashion event, Fashion Has No Borders, March 26th.

Note: You need to enter your sketch before you start making the dress. Only the 5 finalists will be featured on the runway. See all application details on www.clubmetro.com 

Join the Facebook Page to stay in the loop with all the discussions covering this contest. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wearable-Art-Competition/136637123066897?v=wall

Your Fashion Insider, 

Sabrina May