Awareness Through Dance

I’ve gone to see one of the most popular ballets and have interviewed one of the most esteemed dancers in Canada, but until I wrote this piece for the February issue of The Beat I had never heard of a ballet raising awareness for domestic abuse. Ghosts of Violence is a ballet created by the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada to provoke conversation and dialogue about domestic abuse issues in our communities. It will be presented across Ontario this month. Read about it’s creation and its mission here.

Blog Post Roundup: August Edition

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.

The Newsfeed Still Runs While I’m Away

I’m back to the keyboard after the end of my amazing European getaway.

I’m a little groggy and still longing for the cobblestone streets of Paris and Barcelona, but happy to get back to writing. While I was away a few of the items I had be working on went up, so if you missed them like I did here they are again:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Away We Go on Styleninetofive.com for all your travel essentials

Parisian Chic: A Style Guide Book Review on Hipurbangirl.com for some satorial summer reading

I’m also excited to have written my very first food-related reviews of  The Collective Restaurant and Bar in NYC and Bigabaldi’s Restaurant for Hip Urban Girl. Looking forward to many more tasty writing experiences soon.

A Last-Minute Cottage Escape

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.

It’s Turban Time

Bianca Jagger, circa 1970s.

Craving a daring new spring accessory? The turban is making a comeback, and i’ve got some great ones suggested for you on ChristieLohr.com

Writer’s Mad Libs Series: Heidi Turner

Heidi Turner is one of my dearest internet friends (I promise have REAL LIFE friends too, really I do!). We found each other through the awesomeness that is PWAC, and she has been kind enough to share hear writing wisdom with me over time. Plus, we’ve both made guest appearances on each other’s blogs (here and here). In my opinion she has mastered her goal of being funny, intelligent and insightful all at once in her contribution to the Mad Libs. Check it out below.

Name: Heidi Turner

Occupation: Freelance writer extraordinaire!

Blog/Twitter: www.thehappyfreelancer.com @heidi_turner

I’m Becoming Well Rounded

Wellrounded.me is a new Toronto-based blog aiming to teach readers a little bit about a lot of things. In my own person quest to become a well-rounded writer, I’ve become a contributor on the site. I’ll be trying my hand at beauty, fashion, health, food and arts stories, and hopefully sharing my knowledge with readers.

Check out my first beauty post on Wellrounded, my OPI Axxium Manicure review.

Mad Libs Writer’s Series: Cassandra Jowett

First up in our Writer’s Mad Libs Series is Talent Egg’s Cassandra Jowett. I’ve been working with Cassandra for almost three years now, but funny enough we have actually never met each other in real life! Here she is to share some of her writing insight.

• Name: Cassandra Jowett
• Occupation: Content Manager, TalentEgg Inc.
• Blog/Twitter: http://www.cassandrajowett.com / @cassandrajowett

My Style Journal

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.

Blossoming Beauty

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).