ACTLIKEUKN_W: Walk This Way With Stacey McKenzie

Stacey McKenzie is a Canadian force to be reckoned with. Not only is she coming to Calgary, she will be here along with CalgaryFashion.ca to teach you a few things!

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CalgaryFashion.ca presents ACTLIKEUKN_W - WALK THIS WAY WITH STACEY MCKENZIE, a collaboration and fashion presentation between Editor in Chief, Kimberley Jev and International runway model Stacey McKenzie. The ACTLIKEUKN_W Collaboration Series will introduce Calgary's thriving fashion industry to key decision makers on a national and international level, opening the doors further for burgeoning fashion professionals. Marrying elements of music and fashion on all levels, theACTLIKEUKN_W collaborations will present a fresh and dynamic approach to interacting with the fashion industry in Calgary, AB.

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It's all happening this Thursday! So get yourself to this incredible workshop that you just can't miss if modeling in fashion is really your passion... get your tickets here: http://calgaryfashion.zoobis.com/

The Walk This Way Workshops - “Owning You and Your Craft” is a 2 day model workshop for both male and female, ages 18 and up. These 2 days of intense model training will be taught by Supermodel Stacey McKenzie and  decisions makers, covering aspects of  modelling.  She will equip you with the knowledge necessary to pursue a a career in the fabulous yet cut throat industry of modelling. Let Stacey McKenzie show you how to Own You, Rule Your Runway and most importantly rock your confidence to new heights!

FOR MORE ON THE WALK THIS WAY WORKSHOPS: http://www.walkthiswayworkshops.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!

One Woman Many Faces

We really are all one, but we all have a uniqueness that makes us different - One Woman Many Faces.

Today, I want to share a special event that is a fundraising gala for a organization I truly believe in. 
Dress for Success Calgary is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Their October 19th, 2013 Gala,  “One Woman, Many Faces” is a very important event to raise funds for Dress for Success Calgary with all monies raised dedicated to funding their programs.

"Women making the transition from unemployment to work face myriad challenges, from understanding corporate culture to handling personal finances, often without any support systems in place to help them navigate this daunting change. 

We provide our clients with information that will help women unfamiliar with the workplace continue to develop skills and advance in their careers. " - Dress For Success Calgary

Sooo, If you have not purchased your tickets to this event, I suggest you do! #OneWomanYYC is guaranteed to be a night filled with inspiration, entertainment, delicious food & drink, and surprise give-a-ways! And with having 2 strong and beautiful women Emceeing the gala: Cara Fullerton and Julie Hodge, you can't go wrong.

Help spread the word, purchase your tickets to help support the organization and we will see you there, Oct. 19th! 

Tickets for #OneWomanYYC: https://onewomanyyc.eventbrite.com/ 

Follow Them Online:
www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessCalgary