raindrops.

Part of the fun of being a freelancer is never really knowing what your week is going to look like. 

One day you're literally at the office, the next you're holding an anaconda snake (this actually happened) and sometimes you end up in a flash mob. 

This past Wednesday, I had the opportunity to dance with some of the ladies in my dance troupe at the launch of a new rain wearstore, Raindrops TO, in Yorkville. 

This store has much more than a normal selection of rainwear - think rhinestone-encrusted and ruffle-topped umbrellas, motorcycle-inspired rainboots and coats with leather, leopard and metallic details. 

Sticking with the theme, we performed to a mashup of "Umbrella" and "Singing in the Rain" - we figured because it was the store launch, it wouldn't mean too much bad luck to open up umbrellas inside. 

Keep your eyes peeled on CityLine and ETalk this upcoming week - we modelled these outfits for a segment airing next week. 

The next day, it was back behind the camera for me, but it's interesting to work on both side of it. Each gig and event I work at helps me pick up some ideas for how to interact/make the process smoother for those on each end. 

Here are a few photos from the event:

Make sure to have an umbrella handy this weekend - it's supposed to be a wet one! 

echoes.

It's been a great winter break at home and I'm back to the grind of school, dance and journalism on Monday. Looking very forward to my last semester of school and my practicum placement at the end of the term.

Thank you to my dancers, friends and family for making this break so enjoyable and full of opportunities and laughs. I love and cherish each and every one of you and am wishing you all the best for the new year!

funnyface.

Since I have this week off, I've decided to start watching a new movie every time I can. How many times do we say to ourselves in theatres and at the movie store, "I've wanted to see that one!" and never quite got to it? I'm throwing that to the wind and taking the time every evening to enjoy something new.

After too many years passed, I finally downloaded Funny Face for a weeknight movie treat. I saw it eons ago, and forgotten about so much of the fashion, Richard Avedon's artistic and photography influences, and how divine Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire are together. Especially when they're dancing.

The movie is delicate, fun and the fashions are so classic and continue influence the way we walk, talk and dress today. I am lusting for nothing more than to hop on a plane to Paris, tour the Champs-Élysées and wear floral dresses like Audrey. As an old movie buff, this film definitely fit the category of "what's old is new again".

I'm a loyal Gleek, and love getting my weekly dose of dance and singing on television - but there's something magical about the 1950s and 60s where the dancing in the films was so organic. Mind you, Fred Astaire is the epitome of the perfect gentleman, and moves like a dream. It was so refreshing to watch something so sweet and romantic, and I've been inspired out of my choreography block after the infamous dance scene in the cafe.

Oh Paris, I hope we can meet someday soon. For now, I'll just have to pretend that I'm the Canadian Audrey, with my dog, her namesake, by my side.