Last Saturday was a very exciting day and first for me: I hosted the Place d'Orleans #MYVIPNIGHT at the mall. As most of you know, I'm the mall's fashion vlogger but this goes beyond my duties as just that. Hosting a live show versus sitting in front of my camera are two completely different things and while I love public speaking, that's not to say there aren't nerves that kick in.
There was a lot of preparation leading up to the show, on everybody's part. For me it was a couple trips to the mall beforehand to pull together six looks to style the six mannequins that would be on display. I had full creative control to pull what I wanted from the participating stores, focusing on fall trends. Additionally, we were having six local bloggers come and model three pairs of shoes each so I was pulling all the shoes from various stores in everyone's proper sizes.
The day of the event came and everything went wonderfully. I am slowly putting together a video of the day and evening, but in the mean time, I'd love to share some photos with you of the event...
I arrived at the mall shortly at 1pm to this; the stage was being pulled together and there were several men working to make this happen. Everyone was kind of running around, doing their tasks and counting down until show time.
I grabbed a rolling rack and went on my merry way to collect all 6 outfits, and 18 pairs of shoes needed for the show. It took a lot longer than anticipated--or maybe I was just optimistic--to gather the outfits. The stores would either scan in the items or write down the UPC codes. I went from store to store which took over an hour. I brought my rolling rack back to the stage area, grabbed a trolley and ran off to collect all the boxes of shoes which took another hour. Here are pictures of the six mannequins I styled:
By 3:30pm, the stage was fully set up, we put the mannequins in their positions and things were really coming together. I knew my shoe models were coming for 4pm and I still needed to organize all the shoes. There were really no time for pictures at this point, I was running all over the place and Marco hadn't shown up to film just yet. A couple minutes before 4pm, I ran outside to my car and literally changed in the parking garage into my dress & boots.
The stage is set and we are ready to go! Four mannequins were set on-stage flanking the shoe raffle table (the other two by the photo booth); in behind you can see where the silent auction was set up with over 20 items to bid on. There was a spot for mini-makeovers, a lounge area with leather couches, Dress for Success was there as all proceeds were being donated to them & a really cool photo booth with plenty of props to keep everyone happy. Additionally, the entire event was catered so servers were walking around with beautiful looking appetizers and there was a table full of cosmos!
Starting the show! It was such a rush being on stage and welcoming everyone to the event. I went over some general information, what they could do within the event, special promos at the mall that night, when the fashion show & prizes were being drawn, etc.
Halfway through the two-hour event, I hosted the shoe fashion show. The girls killed it with each pair of shoes and we all had a blast.
Me & the shoe models--in their own shoes at this point--had some fun in the photo booth post show.
My number one fan and supporter came out and played camera-man all night so I could have footage of the evening, which I can't wait to share with you!
And that's a wrap!
Outfit deets: Alfred Sung dress (old) & Aldo boots (new!)
See more:
* More photos of the event on Place d'Orleans FB Page.
* Grace from 613 Style's recap of the evening.
* Everyone's Twitter pictures from the event.
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I'm still working on putting the video from Saturday night's #MYVIPNIGHT together, as well as sorting through my pictures but I did come across this funny mess up on stage. I hadn't even realized I messed up until hours after the event when Sarah, Marco & I went out for a late dinner and they brought it up--and I still didn't believe them!
Well, the footage speaks for itself. I called the Material Girl shoes Sarah was modelling, 'Maternity Girl' shoes, and while she is pregnant, that is not what I meant to say!
All that to say, I had to throw together a quick 19 second video playing up my mistake so we could all laugh together. Enjoy my freudian slip!
Fall seems to come in as quickly as it goes out so I was thinking I'd put together a little check list of things I'd like to do before that first snowflake falls.
* Eat pumpkin pie.
* Wear over-the-knee socks. complete
* Take some photos of the changing seasons, putting my new skills to the test.
* Wear heeled boots once per weekend (I find once winter comes, I'm stuck in flat boots in fear of slipping on the ice and falling in heels; now is the perfect time with dry roads).
* Make a cauliflower soup (I've done broccoli before).
* Put together as many weekend outfits as possible from my 2013 Fall Inspiration Pinterest board (tons of layered black & effortless-chic looks).
Friday night date.
Outfit deets: F21 jacket, DKNY tee, Urban Planet pants & necklace, Aldo wedge boots (my newly modified ones) & vintage clutch
On Saturday, as some of you know, I hosted the Place d'Orleans #MYVIPNIGHT at the mall. You guys know that I am the mall's fashion vlogger--and create monthly videos for them--and so it was really exciting when they asked me to host this cool event. Tickets were $20 and all the proceeds went to Dress for Success. There was a fabulous chocolate table, cocktails, music, a photo booth, it was catered and mini-make-up applications were being done too. I'm going to do a full recap of it this week, so stay tuned for more photos.
Part of the evening was a shoe fashion show with these lovely local bloggers. I pulled three pairs of shoes for each girl from various retailers at the mall that agreed to participate. The shoes ranged from boots to pumps to flats & it went really well. This is a shot of us all afterwards, at the photo booth, in our own shoes.
Post #MYVIPNIGHT at Montana's with my man & my bestie; burgers for everyone!
On Sunday morning we hit the gym then travelled to Kingston to visit family for the day and have an early Thanksgiving meal.
This is my not my favourite picture but I wanted to show you the apple tree in my boyfriend's parents' back yard! Here's a fun fact: this tree grows five different types of apples--what?!--and I have no idea how, but I saw it with my own eyes.
Outfit deets: unknown faux leather jacket (from Winners), Joe Fresh sweater dress (last year), Sirens leggings & necklace, Rampage boots, Ardene over-the-knee socks
Finally relaxing at 10pm on Sunday night with a veggie stir fry & YouTube. What a busy--but enjoyable--weekend!
Happy Monday!
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The best grilled cheese sandwich ever, from Kelly Senyei of Just A Taste
Keep up with Sarah
Shortening my wedge boots. Will have a full recap and update up this week!
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