Fashion Event
TCHAD magazine party& Lobby
Wow… the nights are becoming a little Blurry… i have to try to remember when and where I did what!
So we all meet at the Marlon Durrant Studio and head to Rosewater Supper club. I invite Superstar Stylist Snowdon (far right) to hang with us and have fun.
We arrive just before it got stupid busy…It got busy fast.
Now remember people… the Rosewater Supper club is a fancy place to some, I know it well. I decided on Cavalli leopard print Corset with a BEBE wrap/draped short skirt.The corset needed to have a little French lace added to the top of it just to make sure there was no bustin’ out …don’t want to frighten the Canadians.
I was a little pissed i didn’t have my clear slingbacks which tens to make your legs long and extra sleek. But I settled on my favorite costume national ankle boots.
I wanted to be on point because after all this was TCHAD Magazine party… hello click click.
When am I shooting your next cover?
I am about to go up to VIP lounge… bing! At this kind of event it is a mixture of Hollywood meets Vogue so to speak. The Canadian fashion basking in a slightly different spotlight. I was on the look out for people I needed to reconnect with.
I got an chance to talk to Kevin Pennant..who is a total delight. Being a PR Guru means he can’t complete a full conversation without breaking to say Hi to a V.I.P. but I am ok with that.. I understand what it is like.
TCHAD threw a good one!
We left there and made our own party at LOBBY… music was good and we had great friends to dance our behinds off. You will see that a lot of dancing at the events I go to… I love to Dance!!!!
ciao
Tru
JAMAICA TRADE & INVEST: Networking Party by Pennant Media Group
Holla,
Networking Networking Networking… My fanny off!
I am Jamaican so you know an appearance is a must!! So off to Harlem on Richmond - Carl Cassel (2nd location on queen Street)
Harlem has serious swagger..moody and delicious. I had no idea i was going to be there most of the night, then again DJ Carl Allen was rockin’ us, making us stay.
back to the purpose: Jamacia Trade and Invest::
A presentation was done showing the amazing amount of films shot in J.A.
Jamaica has served as a shooting location for many of Hollywood’s biggest movies, including 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), A High Wind in Jamaica (1965), All The Brothers Were Valiant (1953), Dr No featuring Sean Connery (1962), Live and Let Die (1973), Children of Babylon (1979), The Blue Lagoon (1980), Eureka (1981), Clara’s Heart featuring Whoopi Goldberg (1985), Club Paradise (1985), In Like Flynn (1985), Return to Treasure Island (1985), The Mighty Quinn with Denzel Washington (1989), Cocktail (1988), Hammerhead (1988), Marked for Death (1990), Lord of the Flies (1990), Prelude to a Kiss (1991), Cool Runnings (1993), Wide Sargasso Sea (1993) and Legends of the Fall with Brad Pitt (1993).
Who knew Legends of the Fall was done there.The Sexy Brad Pitt dipping maybe even “Nude” in my Jamaican sea..hmmm maybe even at Moonlight…ok ok
This was organized by the super cool Kevin Pennant of Pennant media Group
Host: Tonya Lee Williams
So of course the turn was great and attended by the fashion Elite: Suzanne Boyd- Toronto fashion guru. Those that dont know she was FLARE magazine editor-in-chief, 1996-2004 then moved to NYC to work with Time INC on the New and exciting SUEDE magazine till 2005. Presently She is reigning at Zoomer Magazine
I am still upset at the fall or hiatus of the Fashion- forward ethnic magazine SUEDE magazine. A black magazine with edge !
Suzanne was accompanied by Michael King, CEO and Creative Director, Kontent Group , who Launched SIR magazine. It is not totally clear if Michael is still with KONTENT but i know he makes waves on the fashion scene.
The Purpose of the event was to Help Film maker to network and encourage them to make more films in Jamacia.
Business cards were given out and connections made.
my ears caught news of a “Caribbean Top Model” hmm could it be?
I got caught up with some important people and had a blast all at the same time. That is how it should be.
This is just apart of the Social happenings of a Fashion Photographer!
ciao bella
TRU
ps. Look at my Sexy Makeup artist ROXY … she is a major team player. I love building concepts and shooting with her.She does fab makeup on my models.
http://www.roxannedenobrega.com
Cinema Noir Party in Yorkville
Party Snapshot
So where was Tru last night:
Sunday 13th September was the official launch of the Canadian Black Film Festival
and The African Heritage Festival and we intend to celebrate in style. Cinema Noir will be an annual reception each and every year: a place for those working in the industry to mingle, network and connect in a stylish location.
Paying tribute to the many Canadian Artists that are part of the rich film, television and theater industry we have in this Canada.
So i slipped on a strapless draped Black dress but instead of going classic i added a White corset and Knee-high Boots.That made sense for a with girl Mohawk.
Off i went to:
MANYATA Courtyard Cafe, Yorkville.
I have to say i got a little annoyed at the door because a certain someone forget to leave the correct envelope with my name and ticket. So my ticket was there but with a different name on the envelope.I was ready to take my behind home.I dont like to have any fuss at the door.
Then a wonderful gentleman decided… oh no you can have my spare ticket.The Universe worked it out.
I really need to pay attention to who i was suppose to meet/ network and of course friends i hadn’t seen in a while.
Roxanne DeNorbrega,Me, Kandyce
One card i definitely took was that of “Saidah Baba Talibah” ..wow powerful name ..for a powerful energy.Today i went online to get a feel for more of her music.
Even though we had met a long ago… but i never got a chance to see her perform.
Judging from the video i have just watch…. oh i am going to change that.
Check out:http://www.sbtmusic.com
her Blog: http://www.saibabat.blogspot.com
Roxanne DeNobrega did her makeup for the event… Roxy is amazing.. she is my makeup artist for my fashion shoot.I knew what to expect…strong eyes beautiful skin.
http://www.roxannedenobrega.com
I also manage to get some cool style images for Stilomag.com there were people Slamming Style in my face that night
So in the next couple of issues you never know you might see yourself.
Ciao ..till next time
Tru
