Ecole Holt Couture: ECO GLAM

What does 'Couture' really mean to you? A word that gets so tossed around that it is loosing the true meaning of couture, unfortunately. 

couture

kuːˈtjʊə/

noun

1. 1.

   the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.

Now that you actually know what it means (for those who didn't), what better way to really understand it than see it with your own eyes! This Sunday, November 17th, Calgary's own Ecole Holt Couture is hosting it's own Fashion Show to not only teach you the meaning of couture but ....its about Fashion, Couture, Art and Saving the Planet. 

ECO Glam is an afternoon event hosted at The Calgary Winter Club by Ecole Holt Couture. A perfect way to spend a cold Sunday indoors. This is also an event that you can bring your daughter, niece or someone under the age of 18 who may be interested in fashion as well. This event is not a +18 event, which for me, I appreciate the idea of being able to entertain my niece or cousin at, because many of the fashion events in Calgary do host their events as +18 only. Which can be unfortunate for some budding fashion designers, students, models, etc.

This is Ecole Holt Couture's 4th annual event, funds raised from hosting this event help support local charity Making Changes. 

Cost: General $40 and Students $30

Date: Sunday, November 17th, 2013
Location: Calgary Winter Club, 4611 14th Street NW
Time: 1pm - 5pm

All makes for another fashion event to entertain you, teach you and give back to the community.
Get your tickets here: http://www.ehcecoglam.myevent.com/

Fashion in Calgary: A Growing Industry

We can all agree that Calgary is very much in a "baby stage" still when it comes to the fashion industry. Those of us highly involved in this industry, know that. Those outside this industry or this city for that matter, and especially those who do not follow Calgary's fashion industry, do not relate Fashion and Calgary at all. That's okay, I'm here to teach you all otherwise! :)

We may be in a baby stage for industry standards and expectations, however this city has fashion. It really does. I have been so blessed to be a part of a growing industry for years now, and like a mom watching her child grow I am so proud of the success that I see in some of our designers, and other fashion industry members. We are also slightly more recognized by some for fashion than we ever were when I first started in this industry only 5 years ago.

I remember hosting a fashion blogger meetup with my old Calgary Fashion Meetup Group just a few years ago and there were maybe 5 of us! lol Now, we have so many fashion bloggers based here in Calgary and some are have become quite successful, like my dear friend Becky Kung of Velvet and Vino, and the adorable KD Faustino of The Girl With The Messy Hair (who was one of those 5 bloggers at that blogger meetup BTW), both are Fashion Magazine Style Panelists and so much more.

Now I can admit there have been some questionable events that have caused people to doubt our fashion industry. But I am sure you all agree that there will always be mistakes made along the way in any industry. Babies always fall when first trying to walk, but they get back up again and again until they get it right. Our best lessons are learnt from our mistakes.

Continuous passion and strive to really put Calgary on the map for fashion is within so many of us. We will continue to grow with budding fashionable people either born and raised here or those new comers from outta town who catch on to what potential is right here in Calgary. I appreciate ALL who strive to make a difference.

I will end today's post with a little advice: For those of you who are thinking of making your mark in Calgary's Fashion Industry, or for those already budding into the scene now, remember to do your homework, research and plan before jumping too quickly with your creative ideas. Even just making a rough plan will create better results, then success and respect will easily follow. We are all a part of Calgary's fashion reputation, so make us all proud!

PARKLUXE 2013

Tonight I am getting dolled up and to heading to the science centre... I figured since I have not been to the newer Telus Spark Science Centre yet, what better way than attend for a fashion show. Right?!

The PARK team always know how to produce a good show, and I wouldn't expect less tonight with PARKLUXE and the incredible designer lineup they have.

FEATURED DESIGNERS: 
Tanya Taylor - www.tanyataylor.com
Laura Siegel- www.laurasiegelcollection.com
Lauren Bagliore Design House - www.laurenbagliore.com
Malorie Urbanovitch Women's RTW - www.malorie.ca
Paul Hardy Design - www.paulhardydesign.com
Nicole Campre - www.nicole-campre.com
Anne B. Accessories - www.annebaccessories.com

Seats are all sold out and I am sure standing room will be gone instantly. Hope you purchased your tickets already and we'll see you there... and back here for my follow up to the event! 

Unmask The Face Of Breast Cancer

A Masquerade Gala!! I've said it before and will say it again, I love me a Masquerade! Especially for an exceptional cause, celebrating surviving cancer.

The second annual True Beauty Fundraiser for Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation and Compassionate Beauty. Now this event is not another fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer research... this event is about celebrating the real survivors and supporting organizations that support those struggling through breast cancer.

You will be dazzled by the sensational models who will be rocking the runway... and these gals are not just any models, they are Breast Cancer Survivors! Models of True Beauty! They will be walking a runway showcasing some local designers collections, like the lovely Ruby Ellen Designs and Broken Doll Clothing.

Make a full night of it, sit down and enjoy a meal and the show for only $85 Or join us later at 7pm for a cocktail and the show for $50.

The lovely Camilla Di Giuseppe, news anchor from CTV will be hosting the night. And as a friend of Camilla's, I can say the event will be nothing but amazing!

Pull out your pink or black schmancy masquerade attire for this event, (Or better yet, shop local) and enjoy an inspiring evening of incredible survivors and support those who helped these ladies make it through and some fashion of course!

Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation:
Providing funding for programs that ease the financial and psychological burdens of people living with breast cancer.

Wings of Hope is a fully volunteer-run organization located in Calgary. We aim to operate in the most simple way possible to enable nearly 100% of donations to be directed toward assisting those women who benefit from the foundation's efforts.

Compassionate Beauty:
Compassionate Beauty has been providing women with support, products and services to maintain their comfort and body image while going through cancer treatment and onward to survivorship.

Tickets available here: http://truebeautygala.zoobis.com/