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An Ode to Our Interns

August 28, 2010 By Emme 3 Comments

I’m not quite sure why I have been feeling a sad sense of reflection this last week.  Perhaps it is that the days are cooling down and that the carefree days of summer are coming to an end (even if I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the carefree part).  But no question about it, as I read Alyzee Lakhani’s latest post, this time the tears catching in my eyes were that sad reflection, that with summer winding up, we lose the two incredible interns that I’ve been pinching from Ahimsa to school.

Bronwyn and Alyzee, with whom I imagine is the British accented drill Sargent barking orders at Alyzee in her head (see Alyzee's latest post for the reference).

I am really going to miss these gals.  Alyzee and her incredible gift with the quill.  Bronwyn, whom was born to have a spotlight shine on her and has an incredible gift for the audiovisual arts that I was only just beginning to grasp.

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For all that I tease Erica, I do hope she agrees and we can find a way to keep these two involved, if only on those occasional moments that they have a breather between school deadlines, as I will greatly miss these two creative spirits.

Thanks Alyzee and Bronwyn!

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Fashion Fun at JK Models’ First Birthday

May 14, 2010 By Liz 12 Comments

A JK Model takes to the runway during the L2 fashion show

Models, manicures and Grand Marnier, what more could a girl want on a Wednesday night?  Plenty of fun was to be had at JK Models first birthday party and thanks to our little Emme being all booked up myself and Erica Hargreave got to slip in on the fun.  Owner Jennifer Koning put on a wonderful celebration in the heart of Vancouver at Leone’s.

We were really excited to see a modeling agency like JK hitting their first big milestone.  They represent a range of shapes, sizes and ethnicities opening up the world of modeling in Vancouver.  In a cut throat industry like fashion it can be tough to push for diversity and I was proud to meet someone like Jennifer who has taken on such a challenge and is succeeding.

The night gave us all a peek at some of her models during two runway shows, both which wowed the crowd, and of course this little photographer at the end of the catwalk. The first showcased clothes from L2 Leone, Leone’s edgy, contemporary boutique, and the second gave us a flavour of luxury with some designer garments from Leone.

Agency owner Jennifer Koning watches her models take to the runway

The visitors were fully entertained between fashion shows with an array of enticing treats on offer that we fitted in alongside the mingling.  They included Pixstar‘s fun photo booth, where everyone could get four snaps with friends.  This was a stroke of genius on the organisers part, as many people mingled and chatted whilst awaiting their turn at a hilarious photo.  We had a few issues in the booth on first attempt, heads chopped off in the pics, people looking the wrong way.  But we soon got the hang of it and loved it.

She to Shic Boutique Beauty Lounge were also on hand to give mini manicures.  This was one of those rare moments that I wished I wasn’t a photographer as I knew my nails would never dry in time for shooting the next runway shoot, so had to pass on the treat.  And Grand Marnier kept the drinks flowing to a very happy crowd on a great occasion.

Naturally I’m all about the pictures so I’ll let my images do the talking for the event:

JK Model, Sunny Moon, opens the L2 runway show

The audience takes photos of a JK Model on the runway

An audience member holds her Pixstar booth pictures whilst watching the second runway show

JK Model Hayley is photographed as she walks in the L2 show

Raul Pacheco gets his first ever manicure from April W from She to Shic

A JK Model poses at the end of the runway during the designer clothing show

Alisha Mann applauds the models and designs.

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Van Sexy Digirati Darlings are at it Again

June 24, 2009 By Emme 2 Comments

I’ve been a little remiss in mentioning that a few of my favourite Digirati Darlings in town are at it again and busy presenting at Chicks Who Click this coming Saturday!  I am happy to  say though that it is not too late to register and come out to absorb, share ideas, and meet some other creatively inspired Van City gals.

Here are the details:

Friday, June 26, 2009

2:30-4:30
101 Track-”We are Living in a Digital World and I’m Just an Analog Girl”-Doyle Albee
5:00 p.m.
Chicks who Mix: Tweet-up at the Alibi Room

Saturday, June 27, 2009

8:00-8:30
Breakfast and Networking 8:30-9:30
Via Livecast from Seattle-Monica Guzman, from the Seattle Post Intelligencer

9:45-10:45
“Twitter: Tweeting, Following & Finding” -Monica Hamburg

11:00-12:00
“Breaking the Glass Ceiling-Women in Tech Start-ups”-Megan Cole, Victoria Revay, Alexandra Samuel, moderated by Boris Mann

12:15-1:15
Lunch
Carrie McCarthy-Marketing your image-online and off.

1:30-2:30
“Connecting Communities-Traditional Media and New Media”-Erica Hargreave

3:45-5:00
“Privacy vs Transparency-Where do you draw the line?”- Gillian Shaw, Rebecca Bolwitt, Erica Hargreave, Moderated by Doyle Albee 5:30-?
Chicks who Mix Cocktail Party and Networking
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Yorkton Film Festival Social Media Stalker

May 27, 2009 By Emme Leave a Comment

Well, it looks like Tris and Erica did their job as a whole tonne of people from the Yorkton Film Festival are cropping up on various social media platforms.  So, if like me, you care to stalk any of them (or as Erica put it in her PC terms, ‘connect with them’), here’s a list of those I’ve found so far.  Oh and if you know of others, drop a comment with them and I’ll add them to the list.

On Twitter:

Shes A Real Deer

@JoanneMcDonald - She's A Real Deer

@stephenhuszar (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

@stephenhuszar (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

Past Delegates / Honourary Tweeters:

On flickr:

Richard in Regina (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

Richard in Regina (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

On blip.fm:

On Friend Feed (a social media aggregator i.e. one stop shop stalking):

rockin blip.fm (courtesy of Lola May)

rockin' blip.fm (courtesy of Lola May)

Erica will also be posting tips on using the above social media devices on Bridging Media soon.

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Telling Tales From the Prairies: Lobster, Beer & Guns

May 25, 2009 By Emme Leave a Comment

Lobster, beer & guns, what more can I say other than ‘YORKTON, FUCK YEAH!!!!’

No pics of me (Erica squirted lobster juice all over me), but yes, I was wielding a firearm too!!!!  And I fully nailed two skeet!!  Yeehaw!!!

Oh and fyi, watch out for Tris.  Have discovered that not only did he use to compete in axe throwing contest, but he’s also a damn good shot.  Must be something about his American heritage. (Keeping one eye open)

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