Besides my ever so entertainingCiroc The New Year Evening at Diddy’s Mansion, Miami was a week of non-stop action. I spent most of my time catching up with my dear friend Ania. As usual, we shopped a lot. We spent a full day at Bal Harbour Shops, stocked up on Spring shoes and bought matching Twillys for our Birkins. We even got a chance to check out Lebron’s new retail storeUnknwn Miami at Aventura Mall and if there’s one thing besides shopping that I love about Miami, it’s the amazing food options. There aren’t enough days in the week to eat everywhere I wanted to eat, but we managed to squeeze in many delicious meals in my short week stay. We had brunch and dinner at Cecconi’s inside The Soho House, lunch at Makato, celebrated a special birthday at Nobu, pasta at Osterio del Teatro and chop-chop from Chicken Kitchen.
We caught a couple Miami Heat games and scored floor seats. The nightlife was extra crazy this time around. We made our rounds; caught Deadmaus at Fountaine Bleu, Dirty South at Mansion,Neyoat Mokai Lounge, Too Short at Cameo and had an extraordinary night withRihanna, Weezy & DMX at Liv on Sunday. I’m still asking myself why I left sunny Miami to return home to Toronto. One things for sure, I’ll be back in Miami very soon. xo
To say my 2012 New Year’s Eve was memorable, is an understatement. I attended The ‘Ciroc The New Year’ Private Party hosted by Diddy at his Miami Mansionon Star Island. I’ve been to many ofDiddy’s parties in the past but this one was extra special; It was intimate, yet star-studded, well attended by his close friends, family and fellow entertainers. It was held amidst the finest of backdrops inside (and outside) his Miami estate which included a romantically lit Olympic size pool, lit up custom dance floor and tasteful, strategically placedCirocdecor. We arrived to Diddy’s home around 11:45pm and was greeted by heavy duty security at his front gate, then escorted inside, past his entourage of crazy cars. We were immediately welcomed by beautiful model-esque women, dressed in gold sequin dresses handing out whistles and what seemed to be an unlimited supply Ciroc and champagne. Diddy was on the mic calling everyone to the dance floor before the countdown. His mama, his kids (including his adorable twins) & baby mama were running around and getting busy on the dance floor. Everyone crowded around for the countdown, we hugged and kissed, then Diddy gathered everyone to the back of his house to watch fireworks. Throughout the night, I spotted a continuous stream of familiar celebrity faces including Rihanna, Rick Ross, Nelly, Jermaine Dupris, Neyo, Gayle King, Star Jones, Vivica Fox, Andre Harrell, Matt Kemp (ooooh man, he’s fine), Sanaa Lathan, DJ Khalid, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Adrienne Bailonand both of Diana Ross’ children, Tracee Ellis Ross & Evan Ross. I chatted and snapped photos with the ever so talented Robin Thicke, who was there with his wifePaula Patton. Shout out to my girls from NYC, Kelly & Yvonne, who soldiered the long, entertaining 5+ hour evening with me and for taking care of me in my 6 inch Giuseppe Swarovski Platform Shoes. When we finally left at around 5am, the complimentary slippers & car service was a life saver. Thanks Diddy for that added touch. I must say, it was a pretty spectacular way to start off 2012 and if this was any indication of what the rest of my year is going to be like, well then, I have a lot to look forward to. Stay tuned for my Miami photo diary….my trip didn’t end there. x0
For a breakdown of my New Year’s Eve Outfit, click here...
JayZ & Kanye were in town for the Watch the Throne Tour which took place on November 24th & 25th at the ACC in Toronto. I attended both nights. One night with my girls & the other night with my FY boys. I’ve seen both JayZ & Kanye in concert several times in different cities and they never cease to amaze me with their talent. We had exceptional seats so I captured a ton of great photos. After the jump on the first night, we rolled through a private after party put on by my dear friend Wayne Warner at The Thompson Hotel. I walked in just as Jigga got there and the rest is history. Good times were had.
OUTFIT:Versace for H&M Studded Leather Moto Jacket & studded leggings, Aritzia silk blouse, Hermes Constance Belt (GHW) & Clic Clak & Collier de Chein, Chanel Necklace & Purse, Versace Red Runway boots
Versace Red Runway Boots x Versace for H&M studded leggings
One of my favourite U.S. retailers Intermix opened its first Canadian boutique on Bloor St in Toronto and although they’ve been open since August, I was recently invited to the Official Intermix Canada Launch Party on November 23/11, hosted by The Coveteur at the Airship 37 in the Distillery District. It was well attended by Toronto Fashion’s usual suspects and started off pretty calm until Brooklyn rapper Theophilus London got his hands on the one’s and two’s and turned the party up about a hundred notches. He even managed to get the normally stuffy fashion crowd busting moves on the dance floor (myself & my crew included). I wore a studded piece of Versace for H&M and debuted my Hermes Black Birkin 30 for the occasion. It was another super fun night with my buddy Minna Rhee (Global TV) and my FY lovelies JayStrut & Richard.
OUTFIT: Versace for H&M studded tank, Topshop leggings, BCBG Studded Fringe Belt, Topshop blazer, Michael Kors Watch, Links of London Bracelet, Hermes Clic Clak & Collier de Chein, Chanel necklace & ring, Hermes Black Birkin 30, Alaia Azzedine Black Hiking Boots
I was so excited when Global TV aired this amazing segment on my store and told the viewers thatFashionably Yours is the “Best Store in the city”!!!!!! It brought a ton of fabulous new customers and consignors to my online store and visitors to my Toronto store this past weekend. Lifestyle reporter Minna Rhee of Global TV visited Fashionably Yours to chat with me about resale designer bags and showed viewers where to get Authentic Luxury for Less. Keyword, AUTHENTIC!! Don’t be fooled by stores selling counterfeit goods. I scour the world for luxury goods and have some of the best & most prestigious consignors from all over the globe. Each item goes through an intricate process of authentication before an item is up for sale in my store and we even offer a 100% Authenticity Lifetime Guarantee. If you are ever unsure, feel free to reach out to me and I will do everything my power to get you the answers you need to protect you from throwing your hard earned money away and putting it in the pockets of a slimy criminal! Click here for our Fashionably Yours Authenticity Guarantee & a brief guideline on how to decipher the date codes on Chanel, Louis Vuitton & Hermes bags.
If you’ve never been to my store, be sure to either visit us in person or check us out online at fashionablyyours.com. New items are added daily and we offer FREE SHIPPING in North America. And for those of you that are in the market for a Hermes Birkin bag,we just got a beautiful brand new 2010 Birkin in Iris (yes, just like Khloe Kardashian’s) which will be up for sale online shortly. Stay tuned for details of this bag on the Fashionably Yours Online Store and be sure to follow @shopFY on twitter for up-to-the minute updates & luxury new arrivals.
Oh and don’t forget, there’s 2 more days to get an additional 15% OFF ALL ONLINE PURCHASES at Fashionably Yours.Use coupon code: GLOBAL15 upon checkout. xoxo
Check out the full segment from the Global TV website below. This clip includes the interview with Tiffany & Co & Flare Magazine’s fashion director Liz Cabral at Holt Renfrew.
Global TV News visited Fashionably Yoursto chat with me about all the wonderful authentic luxury designer bags available for sale in my store and some of my favorite FY finds. The segment was inspired by the launch ofTiffany & Co’s newest handbag collection and the popularity and obsession with the ‘It’ handbag. Lifestyle reporter Minna Rheeinterviewed Flare Magazine‘s Fashion Director Liz Cabral at Holt Renfrew, discussed $4000 Celine bags, then wanted to show viewers that they can get luxury for less at Fashionably Yours, where we offer hundreds of authentic designer bags, discounted from 30% – 80% off retail prices. Check out some behind-the-scenes clips from the shoot. A big huge shout out to Minna Rhee, Sandy (the camera man) and Global TV News for taking the time to feature my store. xoxo
To welcome all of the new Global TV viewers, Fashionably Yours is offering 15% OFF ALL ONLINE PURCHASES at FashionablyYours.com.Use discount code: GLOBAL15 upon checkout. Expires Nov 1/11. Now that’s 15% off already drastically reduced prices and includes Chanel & Louis Vuitton!!
GetJanet x Minna Rhee (Global TV Lifestyle Reporter)
Getting miked up. Rocking my new favorite Alexander McQueen leopard skull scarf.
On Day 3 of LG Fashion Week, I decided to check out the Joe Fresh & Pink Tartan Show, the work of veteran designer duo Joe Mimran & Kimberley Newport Mimran. It was a show that defines the LGFW tagline ‘Canada Cool’. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibrant collection of classic cut blazers, khakis & colorful summer dresses and neon pops of color strategically placed throughout the Joe Fresh collection. I must have the neon orange blazer, which likely only costs $19.99. And now I’m totally inspired to check out the new Joe Fresh Store that just opened on Queen St right near Fashionably Yours.
OUTFIT: Alexander McQueen grey pinstripe blazer & scarf, Talula pleather leggings, white blouse (vintage from NYC), Chanel Metallic Drill Flap Bag, Alaia Zebra Calf Hair Hiking Boots,Hermes H Cage necklace, Hermes Kelly Double Tour & Clic Clak Bracelet, Hermes Collier Ring
The super sweet & talented NYC designer Lauren Bagliore, who put on a super duper hot show closing day at LGFW. More on Lauren shortly…
Backstage with Fefe Dobson & Joe Mimran (of Joe Fresh) after the show
