About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now

I absolutely love Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival – North America’s largest documentary festival.  We’re so lucky.  I went to see the HBO documentary About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now – a film that features the legendary models from the 1940s through the 1980s.  Featuring Isabella Rossellini, Jerry Hall, Beverly Johnson, Christie Brinkley and more, they reflect on their experiences of working in an industry built on beauty, and how the perception of beauty has changed over the years.  Some of the women had plastic surgery and many are still working models to this day.  They loved the independence a career in modelling gave them, but they also felt very insecure as their looks were critiqued every day. I loved this film and how charming and candid the women were.  It was interesting to hear what went on behind the camera and in their minds.  I highly recommend it….check out the trailer below.  JD


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Polka Dot Grunge

I bought this cute polka dot dress from H&M last week.  It’s feminine and girly but I decided to make it casual with combat boots and a leather jacket.  This look is more me and I was able to ride my bike around town with ease.  I loved this random alley we stumbled upon.  It reminded me of Brooklyn, or a set for West Side Story.  Hope you enjoyed your weekend!  JD

Photos by DT

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Key Style Pieces for Spring

I recently wrote an article for The Burlington Post (HER section) on key style pieces for Spring.  If you want to add a few new things to your wardrobe to keep your look current, check out my suggestions…

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Little Green Dress

I think it’s safe to say this green dress is ‘vintage’ H&M.  I purchased it 6 years ago. WOW.  I still like it.   I’ve worn it dressed-up with tanned legs and black booties, dressed down over leggings and flats, and in between with tights and a cardigan.
I like the look of over the knee socks but only with tights underneath.  I opted for my fish net stockings, but I also like the look with cream coloured tights.  Socks are from American Apparel, booties are from Spring and chambray shirt is from Zara.  Cheers to busting out old finds.  JD

Photography by Tania Alvarez

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The Corsage Project

Where did the week go?  Insane how time flies.  Last weekend I volunteered at an awesome charity event called The Corsage Project.  It was created 12 years ago to help young women in financial need attend their prom by providing them with a new dress, shoes, accessories, and a mini makeover – all free of charge.
My role for the day was personal shopper, which naturally I loved.  I helped girls navigate through the sea of dresses and helped them piece their entire prom look together.  It was a fun experience all 285 girls left with smiling faces.  It brought back good memories of my prom and I considered sharing photos, BUT I’ll save that for another time.  For now I’ll show you shots of the event.  JD

The event took place at the Toronto Reference Library
All of the donated dresses were brand new with tags still on

Great selection of new shoes

Shiny and shimmery

This was my favourite dress from FCUK. If I was going to prom, I would’ve picked this!

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PIOLA Toronto

When I first saw PIOLA restaurant I was actually in Mexico.  The sign looked familiar and sure enough, Toronto had just opened one up too on Queen West.  Piola is a casual pizzeria with locations around the globe serving thin crust pizza over a rotating stone oven, as well as pasta, and delicious desserts.  It’s a welcoming neighbourhood spot that hosts local events like the Monday night mixer, and it’s family friendly too.
I tried the burrata pizza because that’s my favourite type of cheese, and my friend had the salami and arugula pizza.  They were both delicious.  For dessert we tried the pana cotta and tiramisu. Craving……

The next night I was inspired to make my own pizza…..

I lied, my man friend made the pizza. He also art directed this photo. Thnx DT!

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Level 99 in Mandarin

I’m on a coloured jeans kick.  Here are my mandarin coloured jeans by Level 99.  These are the Janice ultra skinny but they sit a shorter on the ankle than the argon green pair.  I threw on my chambray shirt from Zara, striped scarf from H&M, and Cole Haan booties.  I love adding a splash of colour on my legs – the look can be styled in so many ways.  Also my blue bracelets are care of JewelMint! Exclusive jewelry pieces designed by Kate Bothworth and her stylist…check it out.  JD

Blue bracelets care of JewelMint

Photography by DT

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