Sex and the City 2 soiree by Style Republic

Vancouver is definitely sexy, and what better night to prove it than at Style Republic's Sex And The City 2 event at Society. A perfect venue with hot pink chandeliers, pink runway, BCBG goodie bags and BCBG mannequins.

And the food? I try not to pick at food during events for the fear of looking like an abandoned child who hasn't eaten in days. But I couldn't resist, the lettuce made into a taco with some beautiful salad in cased between had me drooling. Bite-size hamburgers, and then the chocolate came out ... let's not go there. Of course, cosmopolitans seemed like the drink of the night, but then cocktail glasses started flowing with cotton candy foam, de-lish-us! Mmmm. So since I just wrote a whole paragraph on the food, let's get to the actual event.

As DITC's Vedika Solecki's accompaniment, I met some new faces and refreshed with others that I met at previous events. Everybody just looked so damn gorgeous! From head to toe. Beautiful dresses, to-die-for shoes and even cute hair accessories. If it's one thing that SATC is known for it's the fashion, and yes - fashion was in full attendance as the most beloved guest.

Photo courtesy of the official Style Republic Magazine photos from Style Republic's SATC2 Soiree at Society

Yared Nigussu at Raw Canvas

I walked into Raw Canvas with a crowd of people surrounding the back part of the restaurant (the paint station). If you’ve never been to Raw Canvas, it’s a little bistro that serves fine wine, organic dishes, oh yeah, and paint. This little gem in the heart of Yaletown caters to creative minds. Vintage dining sets, purple wall paper and a metal construction of the deep-sea angler fish is meant to take you to a whimsical place and unleash your inner artiste on a raw canvas. Located in the back of the restaurant, only separated by a slate of drywall, easel tops protrude as paintbrushes seek their next statement.

On May 13, Art was rendered at my feet. If you haven't heard of him, well - now you have. His name is Yared Nigussu, and his passion for art was effortlessly portrayed in front of a full house at Raw Canvas. Some artists work in privacy - at least I know I do. Some like to keep their secrets and the makings of their beauty - whether it be music, dance or painting - to themselves until the final product is finished. But Nigussu invited everyone, friends and strangers, to witness a live painting. An artist in all aspects, Nigussu paints, performs and mentors. His humble and gentle aura speaks louder than his creations.

Shane Carling, Me and Yared Nigussu

It was one experience to witness Nigussu paint brush strokes of a whole spectrum of colour and turn into a vivid portrait, but it was another to see his energy emanate onto guitarist Shane Carling, and vice verse. There's no greater feeling than to see art dance off of two human bodies, mirroring energy to create sound that feeds the crowd and paint come to life. The audience was whisked away on a turbulent high between Nigussu's head bobbing and Carling's instrumental talent.

LaSalle College First Rendition

I met Aeron Avinou and Genevieve Bergeron at JK Model's 1st Year Anniversary when they kindly invited me to LaSalle College's First Rendition, graduate fashion show.
Aeron and I. What a bubbly soul, her smiles are contagious!


There's something refreshing about the art of graduate students. LaSalle College hosted their first annual grad fashion show in Vancouver at The Century House. From the antique Spanish decor with a portrait of Che Guevara, to the coffee stained programme, the theme of the First Rendition tied nicely together.


This was one of my favorite dresses: simple yet classic. And yes, it reminds me very much of Miss Monroe -- Photo courtesy of Peter Jensen


The show took a fun, quirky turn when ladies bared the stage with moustaches. The geometric folds, and futuristic flare made for a unique, playful set. -- Photo courtesy of Peter Jensen

BA-DG-ER

BADGERS IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT!
What does that spell?! BADGER! Yes, this is a long over-due post, very long. But nonetheless, it is here.


The Media Club was packed, like always, when a good show is awaiting to happen. So I quickly got a drink and moseyed my way to the front with the rest of the Badger's support team aka the guys from Levi's. And there was Bobby, in his usual get-up, sporting a black Shiner tee, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. On either side was the other guitarist and drummer. The Badgers was (I believe) the opening act for Synapse Fire. And damn, did they open up a show. Guitars blazing, with riffs heavily influenced by the sounds of Lions in the Street, Eagles by Death Metal and Drive By Truckers, with of course their own twist. Midway through the set they threw back a shot of whiskey (?) to get things going. "Skytrain, skytrain, East Van city," a popular lyric that stuck quite well, definitely a Vancouver-based band. When this band goes big, and this song joins the ride, our public transit, $2.50 will be worth bragging about.

This pretty much sums up how awesome this night was

" love you better than the meadowlark "

There's something about Anthony Kiedis' voice that makes me melt, there's something about his punk and jaded yet soulful embodiment that makes him the one person I want to meet (Okay, A & MK are up there too). All I can do is smile and I love smiling.

picture caption: the back of Hannah's jean jacket, with a sewed on RHCP patch (from the RHCP concert, 09/14/06 - the day I witnessed my love for music). It most definitely came in handy.

"I'll be back" (said in the Terminator voice) .. wow, that was lame.

I've been a little bit bombarded lately, but it's all so very exciting.

I have not forgotten about you blog, I'll be back!

Sincerely,
Kyla

Wherever it takes me

Refreshing day, however, this day went by incredibly fast. At Blenz on Granville and Broadway, blogging away - and then I get a text to attend JK Models One Year Anniversary at Leone, an invite I couldn't refuse.

I'm liking this, a lot.

After Blenz and a trip to Urban Brick I found myself shopping, at Urban Planet, I know. But really, it's like the feared knock-off store, no, it is the feared knock-off store. But my curiosity started to unravel after spotting the $5 sign with dresses attached to them. You see, I can't be too picky about where I shop. I have yet to reach the stage where my credit card holds no limits, at least limits that I have negotiated a comfort zone with. Therefore, I have to be creative with what I wear, how I wear them and particulary -- where they're from.
With my green tea & honey on Granville
After I ventured through racks and floors of clothes from floral skirts to asymmetric tanks that hang below the hips, I decided on a strapless mini black dress (the design imitated by FCUK for a price much more minisicule that that of the store). The quality is definitley lacking -- I thought the zipper was about to break just trying it on, but for a one-time wear when the paycheck is still en route to the bank account, I say 'why not.' But then I kept shopping, and didn't stop. I continued to buy a belt with a black flower clasp, a silver snake-hugging ring, a light lemon chiffon coloured headband with a massive flower pertruding on my head (I swear, it looks better than it sounds) and a black and salmon-pink scarf, for under 50 bones - to me, that's a deal.
If it's one thing my mom has embedded in my head: don't buy non-sale items (unless it's designer), why? because regular price is bound to be on the sale rack. Fashion evolves, my pockets however, don't.
That may be considered a major fashion faux-pas -- but I live in reality, where food and lights are essential. Of course I would love a Chanel 2.55 quilted bag to cling on to, but until then, long live my vintage hand-me-down Aldo bag with gold clasps that once belonged to mum.

Sincerely,
Kyla

Facelift

Move over Heidi Montag, Sincerelyours will be getting a makeover. Like anything worn out or out of date, a makeover is a must. Something fresh for summer, yes? I agree.

My dear friend, Christie Aguasin will be creating a new look for my blog.

And in return, I will 'fancy' it up with posts, words, music, whatever flows out of these fingertips.

Stay tuned!

Sincerely,
Kyla

SPOTTED:

Spotted at the attendance of Malene Grotrian's Fall/Holidy 2010 by stylist and fashionista Christie Lohr: http://christielohr.com/2010/05/malene-grotrian/

Sincerely,
Kyla

my favorite word: inspiration

It was a beautiful day to start, and then the umbrella came out - so I found comfort in between mounds and mounds of books, that is Chapters. It's like a library in there, find a book, snag a seat, read away.

I pulled out the 'encyclopedia' of my favorite fashion duo: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. From watching them on Full House, to Two of Kind, even New York Minute -- I admired them, their books, movies and now, their style.


The love, the talent and the passion that MK & A posses is influential to myself. When I try to wrap my head around the success that MK & A have founded their names on I am almost dumbfounded. The exquisite, outrageous and pure style is so highly respected that the most coveted names in the fashion industry such as Karl Lagerfeld and Diane Von Frutsenberg are found pressed in the pages of this book: Influence, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Ethan's Six!

My favorite boy in the whole world turned six on May 04. He was spoiled with Star Wars apparel, lego and more lego. I decided not to cave into the Star Wars theme (which probably wasn't in his best interest) but I got him a Dino IQ book, I mean, it came with a boardgame, a poster and a glow in the dark puzzle! I even threw in a basketball Nerf set. He didn't seem to pay too much attention with it, considering he also got an entire baseball set, including the t-stand.

My family has a weird obsession for bowling, so that was the main event for the night - and, as always - I got beat by a six-year-old.

Party Steez

I cut her hair, she cleans up my coffee spills, I feed her cake, she makes me laugh. The night that followed us was filled with dancing, champagne, laughs and reuniting with friends. ALL LOVE. Snapshots of the girls in their 'dress to impress' attire. One thing about having outings with these girls is that they're always ready to show off great style. Feel free to admire.

This is Jory (right), formally known as 'jbaby,' simple black -neck dress fits for any occasion, in this case dinner+dancing. I didn't get a shot of her heeled boots, but she paired with them brown studded boots! Very cute. A dress that can be worn for a night out in town or played casual. I don't know if you can notice the pocket on the side, but even that little bit of detailing makes the difference. (L)

Birthday Girl, Hannah, dressed all in white, with bright red lips, love the contrast! And the ruffled dress, made top.

Ariane, in a black Guess dress. I love the fit of this dress. Perfect party dress, or special occassion.
I went pretty cas', I need to update my wardrobe with dresses! Im pretty sure my outfit cost me a total of $50. Yeah, the shirt and shoes were a free deal. Gotta love having sisters.


Nema S: the floral print is so fitting for the season even though it's raining, & you can never go wrong with adding a belt (or having a belt like accessory)-- I love this outfit even more because of the sweetheart top! Bonnie P: Piece by Forever XXI, why is that everyone I know can snag something super cute and fitting, but everytime I go I leave with...earings, I have yet to find something this cute&fun!

Girls of the night with the high-waisted skirts Kayla M: The off-the-shoulder top and chain mini purse is such a cute and classy combo, off-the-shoulder. never goes out of style. Love the detailing of the buttons and the hidden pockets, it may just look like pleating ... but no, you can hide a camera in there ;) Tiffany N: With the high-waisted skirt, for those sexy legs mama! The printed halter is fun and unique, not sure where she got it - but she rocks it.


Told ya these girls have style

introducing, BOB'S BAND: THE BADGERS

After high anticipations for this band (The Badgers) to play, and after listening to them at the store, I am finally going to see my old assistant manager -- as front man -- on May 8.

Agenda: get off work with some mates, and head to good times. Yes, I am excited.

Ice Water Fashion Show

I haven't updated in a while, and I was going to hold off until tomorrow, because I really need some shut-eye, but I have this urge to share what fun I've been having in the last two days.

Malene Grotrian's Ice Water Fashion Show:
Courtesy of www.afootmagazine.com, I was able to attend Malene Grotrian's Ice Water Fashion Show, (check out the website in the next week or so to see my full article), all I can say is WOW. Beautiful, bold and breathtaking designs came strutting down that catwalk.
I met some new faces and was introduced to new names, what a spectacle! Here are a few snap shots!


Corinnee Kessel from Greenscape Silk Designs and the band Los Furios


Chocolate concoction, human dessert platter, now that's dining in fashion


Robin, friend of Malene's with pieces from Malene's past collections. Love the feathered bustier!


Favorite. Mermaid dress gone couture. Love, love, love.


My wearings for the night: Sakura layered dress in champagne and blazer from H&M. (Don't mind my broken-looking leg)

Sincerely,
Kyla