The weather forecast for this last week of April isn’t looking too appealing, but we’re hopeful the spring-like temperatures will be here very soon. In the meantime we’re reading up about Pantone’s colour of 2012 and finding as many ways as possible to incorporate Tangerine Tango into every facet of our daily lives. There aren’t many hues more optimistic than this one.
Get orange inspired in the Spring 2012 issue of Whatever Magazine here.
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Tagged freelancing, Spring, Tangerine Tango, Whatever Magazine
Happy November or Movember for those of you growing ‘saches for the next 30 days. I invite you to celebrate the month with the new addition of The Beat Magazine. Ever been to a poetry reading? I speak with London poet Carey Toane about her upcoming poetry reading and her new collection of pros, The Crystal Palace.
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Tagged Carey Toane, freelancing, London, November, Poetry, q&a, The Beat Magazine
You’ve already heard me profess my love for nail polish many times so this next beauty feature in Whatever Magazine should come as no surprise. Enjoy Fall nail trends and some advice from an OPI expert to get your hands looking marvellous. Add a big sparkly cocktail ring and let them admire as you shake hands hello.
My part-time blogging gigs have proven to be a great way to balance the more serious writing content from my full-time job with something fun and light-hearted. This month I kept busy with many summer related posts on Hipurbangirl.com and StyleNinetoFive.com.
From the MICHI Lookbook
I interviewed Toronto designer (and fellow UWO alum) Michelle Watson behind the chic athletic brand, MICHI for Style Nine to Five, and also picked out some of the best SPF products and summer beach bags for all your vacation (or staycation) needs, and the perfect item to segue into fall style; the kimono inspired jacket.
One of my favourite streets in the world
Over at the Hip & Urban Girl’s Guide I was busy sharing some great places to eat, drink and shop along my favourite Manhattan block: Bleecker Street. I don’t think any trip to the big city is complete without aleast a quick visit to this charming part of the island. If you’re lucky you might even spot SJP having a bite in her ‘hood at, Keste Pizza.
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Tagged blogging, Christie Lohr, freelancing, Hipurbangirl, Style Nine to Five, writing
Happy Canada Day long weekend!
Looking to read up on some Canadian talent? May I suggest you pick up a copy of The Beat London Arts Magazine, or if you are off to the cottage, downoad the online version for your leisure reading. Celebrate everything Canadian, including the arts. Have a great weekend!
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Tagged Arts, freelancing, London, The Beat
If you’re in the London area, why not pick up the latest copy of The Beat Magazine (it’s free!). This month I interviewed the founder and creative director of Fiesta London, a Latin cultural festival happening June 12. You can also check out the latest issue at The Beat website.
Wouldn’t you love to spend a sunny weekend reading a book on a Muskoka chair while the kids jump in the lake? Unless you’re lucky enough to own your own cottage getaway, or have some generous cottage-going friends with room to spare it looks like you’ll have to make your dream come true by renting. Check out my Yahoo! Travel post and you’ll have yourself a little piece of paradise booked in no time.
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I love being pampered just as much (okay, probably way more) as the next girl, and at the top of my list of little indulgences is the manicure. No doubt I was excited to head to the grand opening of Toronto’s latest nail bar, Noir Nail Bar in the heart of lovely Liberty Village. Check the place out in my review for Christie Lohr.
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Tagged Beauty, Christie Lohr, events, freelancing, Nails, Noir Nail Bar, toronto
If you’ve ever dreamed about a career in the Canadian fashion industry, chances are you have come across Style Nine to Five. Created by Vancouver fashion insider Chrisite Lohr, the career website is home to an extensive listing of the latest fashion jobs in Canada. Christie has also launched My Style Journal, a blog covering events, trends and lifestyle news from Vancouver to Toronto. I recently signed on as the new Toronto contributor and am looking forward to working with the talent team. Check out my first beauty post on getting Lustrous Locks as well as my introduction. Stay tuned for more of my posts on christielohr.com each week.
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Tagged blogging, Blogs, Christie Lohr, contributing, events, freelancing, style, toronto, Vancouver, writing
Spring is in the air, hooray! After the bitter cold winter we’ve had I’m sure we are all looking forward to bright colours and new treats, especially when it comes to our beauty kits.
For this month’s issue of Whatever Magazine, I give you some beauty products that will make you excited for the flowers to bloom and the birds to start chirping again. Check out the story online (page 57).
Daniela DiStefano is a Toronto-based writer and editor, and member of the Professional Writer's Association of Canada. Email her at danielad@rogers.com if you're in need of a wordsmith, or you have a product or swanky event that merits some sentences.
