Sportsgirl....

After a recent look around Melbourne, I've found that this little one... Sportsgirl have got a whole new shopping experience happening... It's not just about the product! Although in a way it's all about the product. To make this shopping experience rather simple I'm going to label what they're all about...

1. Sportsgirl regualr line. Fabulously different it appeals to your average 16-30 year old!

2. Designer for Sportsgirl. Always random... They're unique individual designers... not your big brand names, which makes evan that more special... They're your unknown talents!

3. Vintage wear @ Sportsgirl... Next you have vintage pieces... actual vintage pieces. Not copies or look - a - likes... they actually source vintage pieces!!!

4. Style me Sportsgirl... I think this is my favorite part!!! That's right you have the option to enter there styling room and be styled!!! Just in case you're so overwhelmed in choice they can cut down the options for you!!!

5. Well if that's not enough you can be amazed by there flamboyant visual merchandising... check out there website... www.sportsgirl.com.au

Look books... Check it out

Shopping at People

Well there's nothing like a little retail therapy to make you feel better... evan if you're feeling good... you can always feel better, so today my shooping ventuee stopped at a relatively new store in my local 'hood' called PEOPLE.

'PEOPLE' carries a massive range of brands from your surf shop styles of 'Billabong' and 'Tiger lilly' to your fashion favorites like 'Levis', 'Mink Pink' and 'Stussy', finally your rare finds like 'toi et moi' and 'the casette society'... a list of brands is available on their website which is definitely worth a look. http://www.thempeople.com.au/

The feel of the store is great, vintage stadium seats for try-on chairs, fridges for sunglass displays and a generally creative visual merchandising display. It's a one-stop shop with everything you could need day to night, casual to work, clothing to accessories. Each item has somthing different about it that doesn't leave you wearing that 'branded' feeling!!!

At the moment the store is a one-of-a-kind and only in Sunbury. It definitely has the potential to expand but for the moment it's my lucky find and will have my on-going purchasing power!!!

As for my purcahses. As you know it's getting cold 'down-under' here and although it's nothing like the cool in Canada, we like to support our winter folk 'in the fashion sense'. And so, I've jumped on the 'jegging' trend, my find are quite unique, a grey denim look, cropped length with buckle detail. Remember people jegging or leggings do not show your butt!!! A top should always cover it, number 1 rule if you choose to go with this trend!!! My next find was a velour floral printed dress with a full-length zip down the front, great for work to drink type days!!! I picked up a few other things too!!!

Charmayne

Beautiful Arizona

Hello!!!
I just got home from beautiful Arizona!!It was a last minute trip and it was much more than I had ever expected! So much beauty and so much to do! To start, I didn't know that there was so many mountains, and snow!! And the cacti and dessert plants were amazing! The valley (Phoenix area) is where it is hot hot hot, and then mountains surrounding the valley offer amazing views and an incredible out doors life. And the great thing about AZ is that it is only a hour drive to Vegas, Mexico, LA, and Colorado. Talk about being in the hub of all the action!

My Sister and I by a giant cactus!

Can't wait to go back!

xoxo

Camille

Puppy Love

Hello everyone!
So I am deep into exam study mode, but decided to come up for air and let you know about the new addison to the family!
I would like you to meet, Coco!



Coco is a teacup pomeranian and she is 2 months old and 2 pounds. What makes this even more is amazing is that fact that Coco's sibling, Sir Winston, was adopted by my sister Candice!! We couldn't stand the idea of separating them.




These guys are just delightful! They are bundles of joy and love!!
Thanks to Coco, I have an excuse to take a break from the books and go outside for walks! And let me tell you, its GORGEOUS outside!! And this little fur ball can run!

But I had better continue studying ! Ta Ta for now!
x0x

Camille & Coco

A real job!

So I have no pics for you today as I head into my 2nd day at my new job. I'm a full time working girl now!!! I am the admin assistant at an architectural firm... So still surrounded by those creative juices!!! I'll post some pics of the buildings they have designed soon, so keep a look out!!!

Charmayne

Getting it right...

So, as those multiple hot days here fade into longer nights, the cool is starting to set in... This means a whole new fashion wardrobe for me!!! One company that is getting it right this winter, specialising in lounge and sleep wear is no other then the great Aussie brand Peter Alexander.

Their store is unique; one step beyond the pink doors welcomes you to a whole new world of creativity, but once past the Visual Merchandising, there is a product... Peter Alexander's designs are both original and comfortable, from PJ pants with leg warmers attached, to oversized bed shirts, jumpsuits, over the knee socks, scarves with pockets and robes with hoods... I'll let the pics do the talking...



My favorite part is the fact that you can use many pieces for day to day wear, which I plan to do for this season!!! I suggest you check out www.peteralexander.com.au

Winter FASHION is upon us down under, and so there are plenty more must haves I'll keep you updated on very soon...

Charmayne

Dean Davidson-Float On!

Hello everyone!

So as you know by now I have had the pleasure to work along side the talented jewelry designer, Dean Davidson! And it was very exciting when we found out that he landed in Vogue! This is an amazing accomplishment for any designer, yet alone a Canadian designer! I certainly hope to follow in his footsteps!
We are very excited to present a new line of jewelry that we are working on that will include funkier pieces that are seriously hip and fashionable. You won't want to miss this!
But for now, here are the beautiful photos from this month's Vogue featuring the one and only Dean Davidson!

You can also catch the hoops used in each picture on Vogue.com

So exciting! Isn't it?!

Hope you enjoy the rest of your day!!

Cheers!

Camille

P.S. I will be at the Bloor Street Holt Renfrew a couple days a week this summer, so stop by, say hi, and scoop up these hot pieces!!

Not quite fashion... But Fashionable!!!

Hi there all,

So I know I've been a very bad girl and havn't posted, but I do have a new computer on it's way now... Thankyou Dell, so bare with me!!! I will also be upgrading from dial-up to that's right Broadband... *Sigh of relief* I'll have pics coming and lots more fashion news...

But for now, thanks to my sister I stumbled across a really nifty thing that is not fashion but is definitely fashionable. It's called the Keep Cup. It's a brilliant Australian invention, that aims to reduce the amount of disposable coffee cups, being paper or otherwise. It has the same functions as a regular disposable coffee cup, but you're able to take it to any coffee shop and they fill the 'keep cup' up for you!!! So I suggest this be an addition to your wardrobe... well at least your cupboard. As it says... many small acts will make a phenomenal difference...



Cheers!
Charmayne

Dean Davidson lands in Vogue!

Sorry that it has been so long!! I wanted to share the exciting news that Dean Davidson Jewellery has landed in a 6 page spread in April's Vogue! The shoot is called 'Keep it Light''! So keep your eyes peeled!!

Check out the link on the Vogue website!
http://www.vogue.com/accessoryfile/2010_April_Keep_It_Light/

Will post pictures soon!

x0x0x

Camille

SWAMPED!!

Sorry that it has been forever!! I am absolutely swamped in school work, work work and life events!! I founded this picture randomly a little while ago ( can't remember where) but it certainly expresses how I am feeling with the work load!

When you are under the gun for deadlines and tests it really makes you feel alive in the present moment! I can hardly wait to breathe again and relax once these next couple weeks pass.
On a happier note! The sun is absolutely wonderful! and we are experiencing double digits once again! Hurray!!
I am certain that once school is out, freedom will be mine once again! I will be moving on to THIS picture...

Ahhh...so much better!

BUT back to the present I must go! WISH ME LUCK! and I will be sharing much more inspiring thoughts and pictures with you once again!

x0x0x

Camille

Going for the Gold!

Bonjour!!!
I am so excited that team Canada now has 12 gold medals!! All I have been focusing on lately is the Olympics!!I have been glued to the tv. But thankfully I am a multi-tasker and have been drawing WHILE watching tv! This is my attempt to feel productive...Don't yah love the gold shoes?!!?
But I don't feel too bad because I am sending Team Canada lots of good vibes!!
GO CANADA GO! (I think I can hear Charmayne! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oye Oye Oye!) hehe

x0x0x0x

Camille

Day Dreaming

Hey everyone!

I managed to sneak in a drawing session in between all my working and studying! Pretty busy times right now! And Toronto also just got totally dumped in snow!! And here I was thinking that spring was coming!!

Speaking of spring, the new Dean Davidson collection should be hitting Holt Renfrew within the first couple of weeks of March!! woohooo!! So this picture was drawn during my day dreaming of all the new jewellery designs to come in the future!

Ta ta for now!!

Camille

<3

Christmas time for the fashion industry!

Anyone who works in the fashion industry knows that this is the time when samples for the new collection arrive to be sent to press and buyers. Opening the box of samples is like christmas time, when you get to see the pieces you have been designing for weeks and week come to life. Seeing the final piece is the reward!

It had always been a dream of mine to draw up designs and have them become a reality. Today that dream came true!

I cannot wait to show you these pieces! Dean and I were at the photographers today getting all the product shots for the catalogue before we shipped the pieces off to NY. I will posts pictures as soon as I can!

I will be at Holt Renfew again this Saturday, so feel free to stop by and pick up some Dean Davidson jewellery!!

Until next time!

x0x0x

Camille

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Will you be my Valentine?

x0x0x

Camille

Dean Davidson Jewellery the perfect V-Day Gift!

Come join me this Friday and Saturday at the Bloor St. Holt Renfrew, and pick up some beautiful DD jewellery for Valentine's day!! And if you don't have a Valentine, why not spoil yourself? The pieces are so classically gorgeous that you will be wearing the jewellery for years to come!

check out the whole collection at www.deandavidson.ca !

x0x0x

Camille

I'm with the Blonde...

Sorry for the delay in posts! I've been crazy busy with school, family and celebrations. Charmayne is now back in Aussieland once again so here are some pictures of us during her stay.

The Canuck and Aussie fashion duo.

Haha! We are wild childs!!

I wish I could fly.

This is one of my little cats, Tori! She is soooo sweet! Charmayne doesn't like cats very much, but she admitted to loving my little ones!

I will miss you Blondie!!!

Until next time!

x0x0x

Camille

What a Statement!!

I have finally gotten around to making a statement necklace of my own! I have many more ideas, and when school and work lightens up I will be making more to sport around town!!

Faux pearls mixed with tulle ribbon trim! I was going for an edgy, chanel inspired, gyspy look!

The whole outfit with my favourite Forever 21 boots!

I have been experimenting with layered accessories lately as well as mixing prints that you would not normally think to put together.

How about doubling up on scarves!!

I made the swarovski flower ring to match the print in my scarf.

Or tripling up on belts!!!

And mixing Floral with leopard print!

Dressing should be fun. So why not try something new? If you do it in your own way with your own colours, you could invent your own signature look!

And personally, I think there is nothing more attractive than a person with their own style!

x0x0

Camille