pimp eats- More Than Toilet

There is a cute little area in Shanghai called Tianzifang; hidden in the back alleys of old 2 story homes. Tianzifang is a popular tourist attraction filled with cute shops and restaurants. In there is a popular restaurant called More Than Toilet. Yes you guessed it the theme is toilets! You sit on a toilet and eat on a table that resembles a toilet bowl with fake crap in it. How appetizing!?!?!?
The food is fun and nothing special; the menu is filled with pizzas, pastas, and waffles. The drink menu is extensive; all of the hot drinks are served in a toilet bowl and the cold ones are served out of a urinal. The food maybe nothing to rave about but it is the experience that is a must.
Finally got back into Toronto on Monday, but will be off next week again. Will keep you guys posted on the next adventure!

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P&P

Garden Party

Shanghai is such a crowded city and most days I get anxiety from crossing the street with the millions of people and cars. However I recently discovered a little getaway from our home that has become my secret hideout. The location of this secret garden is ironically situated in the middle of an eight lane street. 

Outfit: Top and Skirt (Zara), Wedges (Michael Kors), Sunglasses (Karen Walker), Belt (Vintage)

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Shanghai Fashion Week F/W13

My first time at Shanghai Fashion Week was a blast, from the time I landed in Shanghai to April 16th the shows were unstoppable. I was introduced to some great Chinese designers and a whole new side of fashion inspired by the Eastern hemisphere. At the end of the day it wasn't that different from any other fashion weeks; where the popular trendsetters came out and sat front row to support and watch the hard work. Probably the only trend that you would only see at Shanghai fashion week was people wearing face-masks protecting them from the bird flu...lol.
Been here almost for three weeks now and starting to get a little home sick. Sad to leave next week but also excited to go home. See you soon Toronto; with love from Shanghai.

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P&P

prim things- april

Went to 8 Mile for a Celine bag...lol!

So proud to have JOLIE featured in The Globe and Mail.

Spending April in Shanghai

JOLIE Media Preview

JOLIE has been a project that I have been working hard on for the last 2 and some years. With its soft launch last September, and most recently the official launch this April, it has been a great ride and I look forward to a wonderful future. The JOLIE team came together and put on an amazing party, where the press and all of our family and friends came out to celebrate. It was such a great feeling and a proud moment to have everyone swoon over the collection.
Special thanks to Maison 83 for hosting the party, Taqueria for providing the delicious food, Fashion Press Tv for putting this amazing video together of the event and everyone for coming out!!!

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P&P

vintage chic

Outfit: Coat (Sheinside), Dress (Topshop), Boots (Kurt Geiger), Purse (Chanel) 

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waiting for you...in Shanghai

Shanghai has been so warm, making it feel like the perfect Spring. Its always a crazy time without a moment to spare when I'm in Shanghai. Between visiting family and friends, working with the manufactures (for JOLIE) and this time (for the first time) Shanghai Fashion Week; being able to squeeze in my double espresso is a dream. This look is no different from the representation of the hectic time I have been experiencing. Its an easy look that takes me from a lunch meeting right to Xintiandi for fashion week shows.
 On a side note, for everyone who thought it was crazy of me for coming to Shanghai because of the bird flu, you can tell that it has been all blown out of proportion. Actually here no one really cares about it or even thinks of it as an epidemic. People here wear face masks on the regular. With all of the pollution in the air face masks comes in so many different colors and patterns that it has been come a fashion accessory.  

Outfit: Sweater (BCBG), Trousers (Zara), Shoes (Alexander Wang), Purse (Chanel)

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leaving on a jet plane

These pictures were taken this past Thursday at Pearson Airport; as I got on to my flight to Shanghai. I wanted to look chic for the 14 hour plane ride but I quickly realized that the outfit I choose was not the smartest. Wearing a full bodysuit was not the way to go. Having to strip down and get half naked to use the tiny airport washroom was not easy (especially when there was turbulence). I should have learned my lesson from the last time I wore the same bodysuit. What happened? Well the story goes like this...I was using a co-ed washroom at one of my favorite brunch spots in Toronto. When I went into the stall not knowing I forgot to lock the door it happened that a few minutes later a male walked in and saw me pretty much naked. I was horrified and embarrassed!!! Even though I did not have anyone walk-in on me on the plane, every time I used the washroom I felt totally uncomfortable and worried about it happening again! lol! 

Outfit: Jacket (Sheinside), Body Suit (American Apparel), Jeans (Only), Shoes (Kurt Geiger), Purse (Phillip Lim), Carry-on (JOLIE) 

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P&P