IDS Show 2011 - Opening Night Party

Paige of Bicyclette Boutique and I checked out the IDS Opening Night Party this past Thursday Jan. 27th.  It was a fun night indeed!  Little memories keep popping up, like a NOW Magazine photographer conducting an interview with us, in which we made up some silly and strange answers that didn't really make sense.  (I don't blame him if he decides to skip publishing that story.)  

Oh!  And I met Christine from Bijou and Boheme, very randomly as we were leaving.   You see, I met Christine online a couple of months ago through a Biko giveaway she hosted on her blog.  At the party she approached me, asking if I was wearing a Biko necklace, and telling me "I know her." I was like, that's me!  You know me?  It was a flattering and funny moment, and then we realized we did in fact know each other, but only through the online world.  What a reality check!  I discovered this on her blog, which I think is so very cute of her to write:

You should totally check out Christine's blog!

OOAK Spring Campaign Shoot

Yesterday was a great day.  The lovely team behind the One of a Kind Show visited my studio and home to photograph Biko (and me) for the upcoming OOAK Spring Show campaign.  Here is a behind-the-scenes photo of make-up artist Anna putting the finishing touches on my nails.  I'm very excited to see the final campaign!

Photo taken by Janice from the One of a Kind Show team.

VIDEO: Prada SS 2011 Campaign

LOVE.  In the depths of winter, this puts a huge smile on my face. The mash-up of Ratatat is so fun too.

Sneak Peek: Spring/Summer 2011

Before the full catalogue is posted online, here's a tiny sneak peek of what's in store for Biko Spring/Summer 2011 (in techi-colour polaroid form, that is).

Before the Big Reveal

The SS 2011 Collection will be revealed on Monday....  Lots of excitement is brewing at the Biko studio!  The new tags were finished just in time, and I'm really in love with them. 
Take a peek!

VIDEO: The Sartorialist

Blogger Scott Schumann, aka, The Sartorialist, shares photos from his Visual Life with 70,000 readers a day.  Here's a glimpse into his life and work.

Biko x Bicycette

The Bicyclette online shop just posted new pictures of the latest merchandise for sale.  It's great to see that Biko made an appearance in these lust-worthy outfits. 

Introducing two new pieces: The Tourmaline and Rock Crystal Two-Tone Necklaces. 
To view this awesome Wildfox Heart Tee go HERE.

The Effie Necklace, paired with the best little black dress.
To view this saucy Motel dress, go HERE.

The Kaleidoscope Necklace, paired with some sexy peeking shoulders.
To view this Funktional sweater, go HERE.

The Mimi Necklace in Black, and the TwoTone Fringe Necklace.
To view this Splendid Velvet Mix Top, go HERE.
To view the Mimi Necklace, go HERE.

 

Don't forget to continue checking the Bicyclette webstite for shop updates regularly!
Bookmark www.shopbicyclette.ca!

PHOTO: Pick of the Week

This photograph by Richard Avedon sits right up at the top of my list of inspirational images.  I get lost in the shapes created with body parts, the contrast between the greys and the starkness of her dress, and the textures in the elephants' skin.  The elephants seem to be dancing with the woman, but their grounded feet are chained down.  Although both happy and sad, it is a beautiful photograph.

Richard Avedon (May 15, 1923 – October 1, 2004) is said to be one of the most influential and well-known fashion photographers.  The New York Times wrote: "...his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century."

Visit the Richard Avedon Foundaton website here.

Mysteries of the Deep, A Video

Metal objects of the past come to life in the depths of the sea. This video is so very Biko!

Behind the Scenes: In the Studio Tonight

This is true procrastination in the form of photography.  I've been meaning to take some good pictures of the Biko studio to share for quite awhile now, but the time has never been right.  Now's not the perfect opportunity either (I should really be working on the next Biko collection), but I'm taking a tiiiiiny little break over here.  One day I'll even show you how nice the sunlight is in here during the day!

So, this is what I'm looking at right now:

This is my attic studio, at the entrance looking in.

I love this skylight on the upper right side.  It faces east,
and brings in beautiful sunlight early in the day.

This is the workroom.  I'm in LOVE with the magnet wall.. yes, the WHOLE wall is magnetized!
South facing large window, perfect for people-watching, boo-ya!

That mirror just opens up the space really nicely.  Oh, and there I am!

I'm now attempting to dismantle last season's wholesale boards,
in order to prepare for the next season.

Um, Speaking of Floating High With Balloons..

.. I think that's me in a past life, right?

I love this photograph so much!  

Image via CONSUME CONSUME

Balloons and a Happy New Year

Happy 2011!!! 
Once the body aches from a wild New Years Eve subside, I'm going to take 2011 by storm!

I'll remember how important a life/work balance is, and I won't overwork myself to the point of no return.  Heck, I'll even start taking the time to daydream again. Oh yes I will.

Speaking of daydreaming, I've always wondered how many helium balloons it would take to lift me up, high above the city, like this little boy in French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse's 1956 short film The Red Balloon.  I have yet to see this film, but it's on my list for 2011.

Oh how magical it would be...