For a New York minute, I met up with Nicky from BCG Magazine to quickly catch up. She’s super talented and shot these photos like a ninja on a random sidewalk.
Check out these cool shots in this piece, #BCGINSTYLE.
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And just like that, Paris Fashion Week is over. Here are some highlights…
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DELUXE FEATURE
A recurring spotlight featuring glitterati making charitable strides in the fashion space—focused around the question: “What is your favorite piece in your closet?”
ELENA MURZELLO, author of “The Love List,” design engineer and actress.
During last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York, Elena’s book had a dedicated lounge at TechStyle, where she hosted a Twitter Q&A with friends from Skinny Girl Sparklers. She also had the privilege of taking over TheStyleLine’s Instagram account. Elena’s book made glamour Magazine’s Valentine’s Gift Guide.
Elena is a multifaceted multi-tasker, certainly a “go-getter.” She is a design engineer with an MBA; a writer, actress, and nurse.
Succeeding at demanding careers requires a fine balancing act that constantly
keeps her on her toes, so it follows logically that the
favorite thing in her closet are these magical pink Valentino heels. “I feel like they give me special super powers when I wear them
(and 4 inches of height!).” She bought these stunners in
2013—the year she finished graduate school with her MBA, and
her book, The Love List: A guide to Getting Who You Want was
released.Elena’s first
nursing job was on the Burns, Plastics and Trauma unit, so she understands the
importance of philanthropy and helping others. She supports a variety of
health care initiatives, but can’t pick just one, “they are all important!”In The Love List,
Elena shares her real-life experiences as well as information gathered from
more than a hundred single, divorced, and married men and women about the
qualities they look for in a life partner. Abstracting details from her
interviews she created a process that anyone can use to create their own
lists. Along with introspective questions to ponder, Elena includes sample
lists of characteristics, the top three traits both men and women seek in a
partner, an exploration of different types of relationships, and ways to
diversify a portfolio of suitors.The Love List provides practical tips and personal stories to
encourage single people to look deep within, take risks, and learn to rely on
their own unique lists while searching for the perfect mate.Elena is energetic,
reflective, and constantly on the move. She seeks the rich and
nourishing flavours of lifestyles found around the globe. Whether it’s riding a
tuk-tuk or a subway, bartering in the local market for fresh fruit or exploring
the boutiques along the Champs-Elysees, each city has something unique, a jewel
that sets them apart. She wants to be in the everyday, everywhere.Witnessing people in
their natural environment gave her the realization that across
the universe, we are the same. Nurturing this empathetic bond with people from
around the world has strengthened her aptitude to shape honest, distinct,
and real characters in both acting and writing. These experiences have also
awakened her visions and designs in event planning, drawing from vibrant colours,
soothing aromas, zesty cuisines, exquisite sounds, and distinguished
textiles.For more information on
The Love List and Elena Murzello, visit www.ElenaMurzello.comTwitte & Instagram:
@ElenaMurzelloPurchase The Love List
on Amazon, Barnes& Noble, Chapters/Indigo, Google Books
YAY!!!
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To end off the summer, I wanted to do a photo shoot incorporating all the products I have blogged about this summer for pure fun. Why not? I enlisted Joey Armstrong – a fabulous lifestyle photographer here in Vancouver (along with her awesome assistant Alison Page – who is a photographer herself) who helped me create a wonderful photo shoot that was placed products organically and featured yours truly. I think that the pictures turned out wonderfully and its always cool to see how different photographers work their magic and really get you to shine. Thanks Joey, Alison and Diana (makeup artist) for the fun shoot and fabulous pics!
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It wouldn’t be fair to showcase artists and not highlight one of my favourites – Janelle Burger. She does fabulous fashion illustrations, stationery, iPhone cases and even shirts. Check out her online store. I was lucky that she was able to do illustrations and the cover for my own book, The Love List.
Located in Paris, I had the opportunity to meet up with her early this year and visit one of her favourite places, Le Bon Marche. It was fantastic!
Don’t forget to follow her on twitter: janelleburgers and instagram: janelleburger (ps: that’s not her real name:)
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