Richard Robinson Grand Premiere 2013

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This past weekend, we were invited to attend the Richard Robinson Grande Premiere 2013, showcasing the collections designed by Mr. Robinson himself and his talented students of his Fashion Design Academy. The highly anticipated event took place at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau.

Baroque dressMen's floral shirtBaroque dressMen's floral shirtTransparent heels Colorful socks Arm candy

Going in with no expectations, we were totally blown away by most of the designs that came down the runway. Some designers took the show up a notch with theatrics, adding to the overall spectacle. One had her models strut down the runway in ghoulish masks (take that, Adrian Wu!), while another designer had a model tumbling and pirouetting to open up her collection.

While hindered a bit by our lack of longer zoom lens, we were able to grab some shots of the designs. Again, we want to thank the Academy for graciously inviting us. If this show was any indication, Ottawa has got some serious fashion talent in the ranks.

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What she’s wearing Le Chateau baroque dress | Forever21 transparent heels | Forever21 clutch | Le Chateau chain bracelet | Suzy Sher beaded bracelets
What he’s wearing Mexx collared shirt | GAP cardigan | Levi’s black denim | Happy Socks | Pegabo wingtips

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the Great Gatsby invades Ottawa!

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On Wednesday night we attended the Great Gatsby Salon fundraiser, at the St Laurent Centre. If you’ve followed from our last post, we were asked to attend the event as their special guests and cook up a guest post for the STL blog. When we walked into the room, it was seriously like we had stepped out of a time machine, right into the Buchanan mansion. From the jazz playing in the background, to the servers in twenties garb, to the vintage decor – the atmosphere was so authentic.

It was such a wonderful evening, especially because we were finally able to put faces to some names and meet the creative minds behind the entire event. And of course, we weren’t complaining about the bottomless cocktails and hors d’oeuvre as well!

In our Gatsby best for the event! Photo by the uber talented Wil of Dreams to Photos photography.Gatsby couple outfit

Photo by Wil of Dreams to PhotosGatsby couple outfit

Photo by Wil of Dreams to PhotosWhite chiffon dress

The lovely Carolynn Lacasse of the St Laurent team who found our blog & our good friend and fellow blogger, Cindy of Who is Arlette
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Lois LeeAnd to everyone’s surprise, four dancers masquerading as guests broke out into a choreographed dance to “Suit and Tie.” You should’ve seen these guys, they were sick!Dance mobLeslie-Ann Barrett, Bernise, Mary Lou of 20YS, and Lee-Ann Lacroix, who was the creative mind behind the stunning transformation of the space.
Great Gatsby fundraiserWil of Dreams to Photos photography doing what he does best.
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Thanks so much again to the St Laurent team for inviting us and giving us the awesome opportunity to work with and meet such wonderful people! We’re so caught up in the Gatsby fever that we have a fun giveaway planned for our Facebook page… stay tuned!

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