Here is a bag that shows the collaboration between Tory Burch and Lauren Bush-Lauren for the benefit of their foundations - The Tory Burch Foundation and FEED. Both foundations support education, microfinancing and world food program for developing countries. This is a great collaboration of both Tory and Lauren for other women and children. It is women supporting other women for a good cause. The great thing about this project is that 100% of the proceeds will go to both foundations in support of their projects for Women and children. These bags are designed with burlap body and iconic Tory Burch design and colours. The bags can be purchased for $50 Cdn each starting now at www.Holtrenfrew.com or at Holt Renfrew stores around Canada starting May 10, 2012.
Watch the Video of Tory and Lauren about their Project.
Adele in the US Vogue March 2012 cover. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
US Vogue never fails to surprise and Wow us every month! For the month of March, the US Vogue cover is British Multi-awarded Pop star, Adele. This is also a great plus for Vogue for choosing a beautiful, curvaceous lady in the cover. In the article, Adele discussed her rise to stardom, her throat operation, her childhood with her single mom, growing in a family full of women, falling in love, experiencing the loss of that love and then her comeback to her signing and also moving on to falling in love with another, hopefully, a better man.
Here are some of Adele's pictures that did not make it to print in the US Vogue Magazine March issue.
Adele admitted that: 'I am quite loud and bolshie,” she says (British slang for unruly and clamorous). “I’m a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud.' (as told to Jonathan Van Meter, US Vogue, March 2012)
Adele shared her experience so far:'Adele got more than just her voice back—she got her life back. From the minute her career took off in 2008, she had been moving at warp speed. “It was so fast-paced, I could hardly ever even remember the bulk of my day,” she says. But then everything came to a halt, and she got her bearings. “I think I just needed to be silenced. And when you are silent, everyone else around you is silent. So the noise in my life just stopped. It was like I was floating in the sea for three weeks. It was brilliant. It was my body telling me to fix me. I had so much time to kind of go over things and get over things, which is amazing. I think if I hadn’t had my voice trouble, I would never have broached those subjects with myself. Now I just feel really at peace. And really proud of myself. I’ve never fully appreciated the things that I’ve achieved until now. In fact, my entire life has changed in the last ten weeks. I’ve never been so happy, and I love it.' (as told to Jonathan Van Meter, US Vogue, March 2012)
Watch the video of Adele's Vogue Cover shoot:
Based on Adele's experiences so far, we learnt that sometimes our body will tell us to stop, rest and smell the roses. To stop, enjoy and appreciate all of our achievements in life. Good thing, Adele is back. I love her soulful voice. Her songs, which she wrote herself came straight from her heart and own life experiences. We hope that her sad phase is over and that she will now start writing happy songs and come up with a "Happy" album, sharing with us her happy life experiences.
Grab your copies now! As the US Vogue March issue is devoted to "Power." There are many interesting and beautiful articles and Fashion editorials in this issue, including the house of famous photographer Mario Testino, another Tory Burch house in Southampton, the house of model Carolyn Murphy and lots of beautiful fashion pictorials devoted to the coming of Spring!
One of the American Women that I admire is Tory Burch. She is the American Designer and owner of her own brand, under her own name, Tory Burch. My girlfriends and I made sure to visit her boutique at 797 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. I love her style and her brand. I have seen her own home in New York City in various magazines like Vogue and Philippine Tatler. When I entered her Boutique at Madison Avenue, it was like her own home!
Tory Burch store felt like being in a New York Town house. It was decorated like her own house. All of the clothes and accessories were wonderfully displayed in the store. I love the beautiful orange walls with the white and violet prints on the furniture. So chic!
That's me feeling comfortable in Tory's abode. The combination of the sisal rug, the white sofa, white and purple prints on the sofas and the table, all together with the orange walls are so stylish! Very Tory! If you notice in my previous blog about Tory's home, she used the same shade of Orange that was painted in her library for her store.
All of Tory's US Boutiques were designed by New York City based Filipino Interior Designer, Daniel Romualdez. Daniel explained: 'that all stores have decidedly residential feel. I want people to think that they have stepped into Tory's world when they visit one of her stores.'
Tory Burch clothing collection for sale.
Tory Burch Accessories. I love these beautiful belts! I wish I purchased one.
At the Entrance of the Tory Burch Store is the display of her bags. For Spring, lots of Coral and Gold, White and Blue and Tan, beige colour. In the entrance foyer, I noticed the beautiful and huge chandelier, the blue and white ceramic with the white orchids. Then the hallway beyond has a beautiful floral wall paper with the rug as if we entered a stylish town house in New York! Truly a residential feel to Tory's store.
The products up close!
The Coral and Gold bags together with the Beige and Brown bags.
Tory Burch window display. I love how she incorporates Interior Design like the Blue and White wall display here into her Fashion Design and presentation. She has a classy style! She knows who she is as a person and she presents it very well into her products and also presentation. In this case, both her love of colour, Fashion and Interior Design.
Orange Tory Burch Doors. The Entrance to her fabulous store! Just by the entrance you know that you are entering a Fabulous and stylish world!
The Tory Burch Store.
The girls went shopping at Tory Burch! My friend Phaedra bought the Red bag and matching shoes. I bought the Blue bag and matching Tory flat shoes. The bag comes with a shoulder strap that we can attach to the bag so we can carry it across the body. Tory products are very well designed and also priced reasonably well.
I truly admire Tory Burch. She is not only an entrepreneur but also very stylish and talented lady. She stays true to herself by designing the clothes, shoes, bags and accessories that she loves. She shows her love of Fashion and Interior Design all together in her designs and in her stores. Don't forget to drop by the Tory Burch stores when in New York City!
Tory Burch on the cover of Philippine Tatler, October 2009.
Tory Burch's apartment in New York City was designed by New York based Filipino Interior Designer, Daniel Romualdez. Daniel is famous among young New York Socialites to design the interiors of their homes. I have previously featured Daniel Romualdez Interior Design in my blog - Aerin Lauder's Aspen Home, November 2011. Here is a glimpse into Tory's own home...
Tory did not grow up as a Park Avenue princess. She was raised on a Pennsylvania farm. She studied at an exclusive all-girls school, then took Art History at the University of Pennsylvania. Tory explained: 'When I was little, I was a tomboy because I grew up on a farm with three brothers, so I wasn't particularly into fashion. Then I saw how fashionable my parents were. It was interesting to watch them dress themselves and see how my father designed all of his clothing. My mother was a former model and an actress and incredibly chic as well.'
Tory with her three sons. Black and white photo of her fashionable parents. Also a picture of her green Living Room and Orange Library. Tory used the same shade of Orange for her store.
According to Philippine Tatler Magazine: "The New York Times proclaimed her the pillar of New York's young social set." Tory explained that 'I just worked hard. People were incredibly surprised by the quality and the price range of my products when the store opened. It's important to me to be a role model and encourage women to work or be a working mum.'
A Fashion advice from Tory: 'If you take a trend too literally, you will become a fashion victim. It's about understanding your age, body and who you are.'
Tory's whole apartment was a collaboration between herself and Interior Designer, Daniel Romualdez (who also designed all of Burch's US Boutiques). Tory explained that Daniel designed her apartment from a drawing on a table napkin one night. She said "It's very complicated. I lived in this apartment five years then we combined it with two little apartments and the hallways. Daniel is so great at taking people's taste and making it better. To be someone who can jump into your world and understand it and make it better, it's a great personality.'
Holt Renfrew is my favourite Department store here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the only high end Department Store here in Canada where one can find the major Designer brands. There are several stores here in Toronto, the Flagship store at Bloor Street, one at Yorkdale Mall and another store in Sherway Gardens. There are also stores in Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Every year, the Store displays fantastic and whimsical Christmas windows! It makes my day just to walk pass these windows. Holt Renfrew chose the "Happy" theme for Christmas and featured the 12 Days of Christmas for their Window display.
Presenting some of the Christmas Windows featured in the Holt Renfrew - Bloor St, Toronto store:
12 Drummers Drumming.
Holt Renfrew offers major Designer Brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Roger Vivier, Burberry, Michael Kors and Tory Burch, among others.
11 Pipers piping... carrying Prada, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs bags!
5 Golden Rings
The Making of the Windows:
Window: The 12 Days of Christmas
Video by Holt Renfrew
6 Geese a laying and 7 Swans a swimming.
8 Maids a Milking.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Inside the Holt Renfrew Store:
It is always pleasure to shop at Holt Renfrew. I love their personal service. I admire how they wrap the goods I purchased in their famous gray and white striped tissue and place it in their Magenta coloured Holts shopping bag. They take pride and care in the products that they sell and present it to their customers exceptionally well. I also get to know some of the Sales Associates in the store which makes it easier to obtain information and assistance about some of their products and events.
Anyone for Glitter striped Fuchsia and Black Prada bag or a Gold glitter Valentino bag for a Happy Christmas?
Glitter Gold Valentino Bag and Striped Glitter Fuchsia and Black Prada Bag.
Holt Renfrew Bag and small accessories section. Offers many Designer brands including Tom Ford, VBH-Victoria Beckham, Celine, Lanvin, Marni, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Mulberry and Balenciaga,among others.
Happy Christmas at Holt Renfrew Designer Gowns and Clothing including some Lingerie too.
Besides the Designer Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Accessories and Cosmetics, one of the shopping pleasures at Holt Renfrew is the Happy Sweet Shoppe. They offer complimentary sweets like chocolates, cookies and candies. Also some complimentary refreshments like Water and Hot chocolate for the shoppers!
The Food section at Holt Renfrew has chocolates from Charbonnel Et Walker from England, also teas and goodies from Fortnum & Mason UK and Fauchon from France.
The 2011 Holt Renfrew Christmas Bear. There are also candies and goodies from Dylan's Candy Bar which is the famous Candy store in New York City owned by Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren's daughter.
Happy Christmas! As Holt Renfrew shares "Happiness" to their customers. I hope you will enjoy your Christmas shopping! Remember it is always the thought that counts. Sharing and loving are the most important during the Christmas season.
One of my favourite magazines in the world is Philippine Tatler. I subscribe to it all the way from Manila, Philippines. I am always looking forward and excited to receive the next monthly issue in the mail. The magazine is produced by Edipresse Asia which also prints editions of Tatler for Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and other Asian countries.
The magazine mostly features affluent Filipinos not only living in the Philippines but also successful and well-known Filipinos residing in New York, London, Paris and other countries. For the month of October 2011, the feature is on the Filipinos residing in Spain, mostly in Madrid, Spain. As usual, I cannot wait to receive the issue. As I flip through the pages of the magazine, I feel like I am traveling with its pages, not only featuring lifestyle, but also homes, parties, fashion, travel, Art, history of prominent Filipino families and keeps me up to date with the current affairs in the Philippines. This is a magazine to be proud of. It is well edited, written and photographed with Anton San Diego as the Editor and Irene-Martel-Francisco as the Managing Director in Manila. They do a superb job in producing this magazine every month.
September 2011 Celebrating 10 yrs
Here are some of my favourite covers:
Mai Cojuangco Zini is one of the daughters of Peping and Tingting Cojuangco. She resides in Tuscany, Italy now with her husband and daughter. Claudia Bermudez resides in Singapore with her family.
First Filipino debutante at the Crillon Ball in Paris was Paloma Urquijo Zobel with her mom Bea Zobel Jr. The next debutante was Natalia Zobel with her mom Maricris and sister Rocio Zobel.
Famous couples:Mar and Korina Sanchez Roxas and Italians James and Louise Ferragamo
Bong Bong Marcos with wife Liza and their three sons.
Fashion issue with Tory Burch as cover and featuring Filipinos residing in New York City. Gina Lopez in the Annual Charity Issue.
December Christmas issue and also the Men's issue featuring handsome Argentinian Polo player and model Nacho Figueras.
Philippine Tatler Team!
Inside the Magazine
Happy Anniversary Philippine Tatler! May you produce more beautiful and inspiring magazines that will showcase the best of the Filipino!
Pamela lives in Toronto, Canada, currently working in Banking in the field of Credit and Finance. The Chic Delights blog has evolved into an on-line magazine about my experiences and inspirations on style, travel, people, lifestyle and current events. My features are not sponsored posts. The photographs and stories featured here are all from my own resources and experiences.
[Pamela RG]
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