iggy.

Oh, what a week it's been. Dancing, working, seeing shows and a little bit of everything in-between. 

This week I'm off to Kelowna to host The Vibe Dance Competition for the second year in a row. Like I've said before...this was the kicking point to make some major changes in my life. I've got several shows, clients and more under my belt since I've moved to B.C., and couldn't be happier. 

Have a great week friends. 

a-ha.

Do you ever have those "A-ha!" moments?

You've been working or thinking away at something for awhile and then suddenly, it all clicks.

For me, these moments are far between, which perhaps makes them much more powerful. There have been moments especially this summer - in a few cases, what I was hearing in one realm of my life have completely changed the course (for the better) and have helped me put two and two together about things in a completely different field.

Not sure if that all makes sense, but needless to say, I had an "A-ha" moment this weekend.

All the best into the next week!

mags.

This is it.

The final issue of McClung's Magazine, spring 2012 is done. After this month, I turn my social media passwords and duties to the next director.

It's hard to believe how much time has flown by during my time at Ryerson, and in particular McClungs. I owe this little magazine a lot...it was where my first article, about Barbie being a positive role model was published.

A photo shoot with a long blonde wig, a few edits and months later, I still get that tingly feeling in my fingers when I am holding that issue in my hands.

I remember thinking for the first time, I did it, I really did it.

After working as a copy editor last year and now closely with my close friend Katie Engvist, a photographer, we really hit out stride with styling, creating concepts and shooting the photo essays over the 2010-2012 school years.

As I close the page on this magazine, make sure to check out my final photo essay I had the privilege to style and work on.

The concept was developed as "anti-beauty products" and listing the dangers in makeup. I had so much fun working with some of my favourite people to create the look and a feel for the shoot.

Here's a sneak peek:

You see the photo essay and can read the entire spring 2012 issue of McClung's Magazine online here.

spicy.

It always creeps up on me, and I can't help but fall into it.

It's that time of year again - I'm working on styling and coordinating another photo essay for McClung's Magazine.

I'm blown away when I see things starting to come together, especially when time is limited. I'm very lucky to be surrounded by beautiful, passionate and talented women (and men!) who are willing to help and really make a difference in my life and the community around me.

The other part of me sees how this is totally not work to me. Of course, working full time for my internship and commuting and dancing takes a toll on the sleep meter, but these extra projects are the spice of life. How many people get to say they worked styling and creating the concept for a photo shoot in a national magazine?

Sleep? Nah. This is worth the lack of it.

The concept for this shoot is quite unique, and I have a fantastic makeup artist on board to help make the looks we have been dreaming and imagining in our minds a reality.

Make sure to stay tuned to the McClungs and my Twitter feeds this weekend for sneak peeks!

We have some tricks up our sleeves this time around...

vivre.

Joie De Vivre.

Enjoy your evening & see you in 2012!

taylor.

My beauty inspiration for the fall is the ever beautiful Elizabeth Taylor (RIP). Dark hair, red lips, clean brows and black-lined eyes. Stunning.

Add a turban, diamonds and a nipped in waist, and you may pass for the iconic beauty herself (a la Kate Winslet in V Magazine)