Outfit deets:

* Smart Set sweater & cami (both old).

* Dynamite tuxedo pant (new!).

* Aldo heels which you have seen with my khaki tuxedo pants (!), with a teal sheath dress, and in the rain with orange & red.

* Accessories:  H&M necklace, Old Navy bangle & Lia Sophia ring.

So last night I put a good dent into my packing for Domincan.  I spent hours styling outfits, laying them out on my bed, accessorizing, etc.  I'm a terrible packer and if I don't style my outfits, I will simply throw all of my favourite items into a suitcase and call it a trip.  Problem with that is, all my favourite items equal about 3/4 of my closet... and that doesn't fit in a suitcase... so...

I will be sharing with you tomorrow what I packed, from nighttime looks to bikinis to shoes.  I'm so excited to go away, lie on the beach (slathered in sunscreen) and just relax. 

Have a great day!

On Saturday, I was whisked away to Montreal for a photoshoot for the 2012 Holiday Campaign for Place d'Orleans (a mall in my city; the one I am the Fashion Vlogger with).  As in, I'm going to be the face of the Christmas campaign.  What!?

This doesn't happen to me.

I am not a model.

Did this just happen!?

The day was so exciting; it was a real photoshoot with a professional photographer, stylist, make-up artist, crew, snow machine, and more.  It was surreal!

From the moment I arrived, everyone was so sweet and hospitable, making me feel almost instantly comfortable (but I was a little nervous, to be honest).  They sat me in the hair and make-up chair and I was pampered from head to toe.  About an hour later, I was dressed, hair did, nails painted and full make-up ready to go.  They put on some more upbeat music than the cool-chill vibe stuff they had on and we got started.

The first look was a Limité bustier, Jacob skirt & Le Chateau fur stole clipped with some sparkly barrets.  It looked beautiful, but I felt a little exposed (ha!).  Everyone was so encouraging and while I have never really modelled before, I did enjoy my experience.  The second outfit was my favourite, a black and gold sequined dress from Le Chateau that fit me like a glove and I felt very comfortable in.  They had me dance around while 'snow' was falling on me (I say 'snow' because it was more like foam from a bubble bath that smelt like plastic).

I'd love to share some photos with you... 

 The moment I arrived I snapped this pic and it started to set in that it was about to get real!

 Hair & make-up tools on Tomoko's table.

 All these shoes and accessories for me (heaven!).

 After curling and pinning my hair into pin-curls, Tomoko started my make-up.

Stylist Patricia organizing all the clothing she pulled and brought to the shoot.

 Getting the set ready (my view from the hair chair).

 Once I was dressed in my first outfit, Tomoko gave me a dark lip (perfect for fall!).  She was so cute and stood on a stool so we'd be eye to eye!

 Being styled (and looking angry, but I promise I'm not!).

 The crew and photographer checking out some shots mid-shoot.

 More make-up and different hair for the second outfit.

 Checking out some of the frames. 

The photographer told me she took 148 frames of the second outfit (with me dancing) and I gave her a different shot every. single. time.  She said she doesn't even get that from professional models!  #proudmoment

 Veronique, the marketing guru, & I.

 The photographer, Patrizia Castiglione, & I.