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Fashion Fun at JK Models’ First Birthday

Liz — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:19:07 +0000

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.

Van Sexy Digirati Darlings are at it Again

Emme — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:19:47 +0000

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

Yorkton Film Festival Social Media Stalker

Emme — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:59:22 +0000

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:

@JoanneMcDonald - She's A Real Deer

@stephenhuszar (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

Past Delegates / Honourary Tweeters:

On flickr:

Richard in Regina (courtesy of Tris Hussey)

Yorkton Film Festival Group (upload your festival photos to & tag with #yff09)
dknason
Richard in Regina
tris
erica.hargreave
emmerogers (i.e. moi)

On blip.fm:

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

rockin' blip.fm (courtesy of Lola May)

Richard Gustin
Tris Hussey
Erica Hargreave
Emme Rogers (you guessed it, me again!)

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

Telling Tales From the Prairies: Lobster, Beer & Guns

Emme — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:47:17 +0000

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)

Thursday’s Yorkton Party Hotline

Emme — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:08:50 +0000

A shout out to all my lovely peeps from the rocking town of Yorkton, Sakatchewan where Tris Hussey, Erica Hargreave and I are living it up at the Yorkton Film Festival!!!!

Photo by Tris Hussey

So tonight’s party hotline:

5 pm Kickoff BBQ in beautiful downton Yorkton (sponsored by Yorkton Business Improvement District) . So hurry up and put on your jeans, t’s and cowboy boots, it starts shortly and yes I will likely be fashionably late and no, I am not sure where in downtown Yorkton, but just follow the sound of the hoot’in and holler’in. (PS You need a BBQ pass for this one)
7 pm Screening of 45 RPM at the Painted Hand Casino (no idea what it’s about, but I understand it is a feature length film and is free for all)
Post Screening Reception (hoping and guessing there will be drinks)
Stay tuned for post, post screening festivities in the comments (and feel free to post the fyi on events for this evening that you know about there)

Get on the Bus …. to Yorkton

Emme — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:55:43 +0000

Excited to be heading off to my first ever Yorkton Film Festival this week!!!! Going with Tris Hussey and Erica Hargreave to cover the lighter side of the festival. So if you want to read about boring interactive storytelling, social media, future of media stuff …..blah…blah…blah, then go read what they have to say on the m2o blog and on Bridging Media. And if you want to read all the important things about the latest party, the whose who and what I wore to what party read here.

Photo by Richard Gustin

On the note of parties, I do hear that the Yorkton Film Festival is not only THE oldest film festival in North America, but THE best party. And I do promote safe partying, so if your looking at how to get to Yorkton and are coming from Regina, leave the car behind and get on the bus.

That’s right! I’m busing it on what I like to call the ‘Yorkton Party Train’ (yes, I know a bus and train are two different vehicles, but ‘train’ just sounds so much cooler). You too could bus to Yorkton and hang with me (and Tris and Erica). And you can do it for free!!! Here are the details of the ‘Yorkton Party Train’ (aka the SMPIA Bus):

SMPIA in partnership with the Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival is pleased to announce that for the first time, transportation to and from Yorkton will be completely free to all delegates departing from Regina!

Join us for a unique networking and screening opportunity as we roll our way across the prairies!

This year, the party starts at home as the ride out there becomes a social event itself!

Why ride up and back alone? Get on the bus!

Bus Schedule

May 21, 2009

9:30 am departure from Victoria Square Mall (233 Victoria Ave East) by Sportscheck

drop-off in Yorkton at the Ramada Yorkton and Comfort Inn & Suites

May 24, 2009

10 am departure from Yorkton Ramada

10:15 am departure from Comfort Inn & Suites

drop-off at Victoria Square Mall and Regina International Airport

Space is limited, so book your seat now by emailing Megan: megan@smpia.sk.ca

You really gotta love a Film Festival with their own ‘Party Train’! Woohoohoo!

The Chocolatey Snowshoe Verdict

Emme — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:52:16 +0000

Photo by Paul Moody

Not an easy thing to do to decide on the perfect dates for Kittyn and I for tonight for our delightfully romantic winter date to Cypress Mountain. I’ve wanted to go on the Chocolate Fondue Snowshoe Tour for so many years now that this is not a decision to be made lightly. Also I have to say, theres been some damn sweet, most flattering and rather amusing Valentines.

Photo by Asbjorn Floden

So here are my thoughts:

Would love to take either Clive or Christian (@daubu), but they live too far away to make it here on time.

Adore my little Dose of Lunacy (@monicahamburg) and @saltybean, but they hate snow and I don’t want them ruining my love of snow (already I’m thinking of gagging Kittyn, at least until we arrive at Hollyburn Lodge).

Raul will always be my Valentine, but I may have to strangle him if he starts whispering ‘sweet Microsoft Vista nothings’ in my ear, so he’s out, as that would take away from the romance.

Tris, the Hussey, is a taken man and I want a bit of romance, so he’s out.

My ginger’s letters made me laugh, but call me weird (and many have), but I don’t find having my eyeballs plucked out with a spoon to be all that romantic and I want romance.

@ericaha is the perfect snow loving gal, but she confessed to me that she actually already has plans for this evening. Should have known the good ones would go fast.

It is for my desire for romance that I’ve decided to make Keith my date. His letter is the most romantic and I do have to admit that he’s a good kisser, plus he likes nibbling on my ears.

For Kittyn, I’ve decided that ‘Savannah’ would be the perfect date for her, as they are both brats and deserve each other.

Congrats Keith and ‘Savannah’! Looking forward to discovering how the night unfolds!

Kisses,

Emme

Valentines for Lola & Kittyn

Emme — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:52:24 +0000

Good! However, much I may have been teasing about ‘Valentines for Moi‘, I really didn’t want this to be the ‘All About Emme Show’. And it’s not. A couple of hot and steamies have rolled in for Lola and Kittyn too.

A tweetheart from @ericaha to Lola May:

Love you Lola! You’ll always be my crazy Valentines that gets me into the wildest and most hilarious situations, exposing me to the adventure, whilst always keeping me safe from harm. Can never truly express how glad I am to have you in my life. You rock my world!

By S. Ceren Ceylaner

And it would appear that the hussey really gets around. For Kittyn:

I am shocked and aghast that there were *no* Valentines for the sexiest Kittyn I know! This must be rectified right now…

Kittyn, I had such a hard time choosing who to send a Valentine to…You hold just a purrfectly special place in my heart. I would ensure that you, oh lovely and lithe feline goddess, would have warmed cream for your coffee and a warm spot to snuggle next to a fire. Only the best for you, scented candles, oils and and any treat that you desire… All this would be yours, if I were honoured with your attention.

Alas, like my adoration for Emme, it must be from afar. My OperaGal is my heart’s desire and she is whom I lavish affection upon..

Tris

Love seeing the ‘love’ spreading it’s snuggly hug all around! And don’t worry about Miss Fuzzywiggle Furrypants. There’s plenty of love coming for her too. Her four legged pals are just using the regular post – something about wanting to send their scent.

Calling All Digital Storytellers

Emme — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:39:22 +0000

Was speaking with two of my favourite Van Sexies last weekend, Bridging Media gals – Megan Cole and Erica Hargreave – and they asked me to spread the word on the Women in Film Festivals New Media Award organized by Maayan Cohen and Danika Dinsmore of Women In Film and Television. The deadline for submissions is tomorrow, Friday December 5th.

If you are using emerging technologies to tell a story and a third of of your key positions are held by women – submit!!! It’s free and totally painless. And if you win, it gives me yet another sexy and savvy storyteller to blog about.

Spring Adventures

Emme — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:21:06 +0000

So my dear readers, I know I have been very negligent in writing as of late. I apologize, but I do have a good excuse. With all this talk of Spring Fever and my suggestion that you, dear readers, write in with your sexy affairs in search for spring time fever, I decided I was being a little hypocritical with all talk and suggestion, but no action. Cowardly I know. But I have spent the past two-weeks rectifying that situation. And oh, ohh, ohhhhh the stories I could tell!!! It is really too bad for you that I am such a private person!

Spring fever aside, another nice little spring adventure just fell in my lap. I AM GOING TO BANFF!!!!! That’s right for The Banff World Television Festival!! Gotta phone call last night from an ex-lover and he invited me to town for the week thinking I’d get a kick out of being in town for the television fest, which of course I will, and an old flame is never a bad way to turn up the spring heat!

Have yet to figure out the whole plan, but word on the street has it that our friends – Kris Krug, Megan Cole and Erica Hargreave of Raincity Studios and Bridging Media will be in Banff covering both nextMEDIA and the Banff TV Fest of all things! So am definitely keeping my eye on those cats, as you know that they’re bound to be at all of the best parties!

Also thinking that I’ll sign up for Sunday’s Golf Tournament, as rumor has it that a lot of the big players tee off their festival this way and I have heard that it swings off the week on a nice, relaxing stroke. That aside, am definitely signing up for the Tuesday at the festival as none other then Kim Cattrall of Sex and the City will be there!!!!! And I have to meet a gal that so clearly reminds me of Miss Kittyn on the big screen! My ex-lover also tells me that the barbecue on Tuesday night is somewhat of a Banff legend that is making it’s first debut after several years on hiatus.

The other days will be all about the meetings that I can schedule. Gotta get on that (pretty much right NOW!). The focus – definitely a literary agent – it is time to figure out what I can really do with that book I am writing – and with the release of Sexy in the City on the big screen, there definitely isn’t a better time than right now. Am also feeling particularly voyeuristic these days, so who knows, maybe it is time for that acting agent too!