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Had a great time celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Water Dragon today at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden ! We had Author and Cultural Educator Stephanie Yuen talking about food and some fabulous Lion Dancers!

Be sure to attend the Chinese New Year Parade this Sunday (you will see some of your favourite OMNI personalities ) , but please take the time to go to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden for more festivities – admission is by donation on January 29th!

Gung Hay Fat Choi!

Dawn

Sorry for my deliquency of Friday Faves…but this one is a good one. In the past, when wearing boots with a skirt, I would wear tights, and then my sport socks on my feet before putting on my boots.

Not anymore – Bootights are my new fave. they are a  tight  (black, patterned and other varieties available) and a sock all in one (sock portion is  in ankle length and shin length). At this point, I know they are available at Jack and Jill Clothing and Spill it Sister in Dunbar. You can also check out their Facebook Page. BTW,Oprah picked it as a Fashion Must Have for 2011   

I have 2 pairs and am hooked! Have a great weekend!

Dawn

 I LOVE supporting local talent where I can, and one of my favourite local designers is Malene Grotrian

As I mentioned in a previous post, I recently sang for her Fall Fashion show, but I first met her when I modelled her fashions for Glam Gala Give supporting the fight against Ovarian Cancer. I was also thrilled that Malene offered to dress not only myself, but also the rest of Dal\’s Gals when we performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchesra last summer.

Even the First Lady, Michelle Obama is a fan!

Dawn

Dress for Success is an amazing organization that helps women as they get ready to enter or re-enter the workforce. I have had the honour of assisting in their fundraising initiatives and I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to their next push…for purses! And when you give to Dress for Success, you receive from Lord\’s Shoes! 

Feel free to tell your friends!

Dawn

 I recently had the pleasure of doing the live-eye from The Umbrella Shop - Great quality umbrella for certain, but I really loved that they have been around since 1935 and the family story behind it – check out their story on their website.

The brolly’s are beautiful and if you can’t find something you love (I can’t imagine this will be a problem…they can custom design something. They are true artists and the Owner Correy  (3rd Generation Umbrella Maker) is one of the loveliest and most passionate people I have ever met. It’s worth going there just to meet her.

Just one of the things I am loving right now and you’ll need it today!,

Dawn

One of the great things about my job on BT, is I have the opportunity to test drive many things – from beauty products to restaurants! So, starting today…I am going to offer my “Friday Fave” – something that I have tried and love enough to tell you about! Not every “thing” is for “everyone” …but I’ll feature something every Friday, just in case you are interested!

I had the opportunity to try them out courtesy of  Noir Lash Lounge as they were working with the models for the  Malene Grotrian Fall Fashion Show and since I would be singing at the show, they thought they’d let me experience them for myself. 

 I will admit…I NEVER thought I would ever buy into the whole lash extension thing, but after trying them out, I am a huge fan!

They require a bit of care, but it really is just a matter of getting used to it. And now on the weekends, I don’t even wear eye makeup at all and my eyes still pop! They last me about 3-4 weeks before I need a fill (kind of like gel nail maintenance) and you can even nap while it’s being done!

 For details, check out Noir Lash Lounge.

Just one of the things I am loving right now,

Dawn

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I recently received this press release about a way you could combine fashion AND philanthropy…

On Thursday, September 29th, please join the Honourable Wally Opal and I as we spend an elegant evening surrounded by Birks luxury and history. From the sparkling gems, lavish hors d’oeuvres, special private entertainment performance by Andrew Allen and incredible array of live & silent auction items, this is one chic and unique evening not to be missed.

There will be food, drink and fashions by the lovely Malene Grotrian - I will also be wearing a Diamond necklace from Birks valued at $6000. Raffle tickets for this gorgeous piece will be for sale at the event!For tickets and information, please click here.

Hope to see you there – should be fun!

Dawn

Now that the weather is cooling down, time to add a scarf to your daily wardrobe! Holt Renfrew now has some gorgeous Michael Kors scarves (in a trendy animal print) for sale (only $50!!), with proceeds benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

I love mine – be sure to get yours. All there details are here.

Have a great day everyone!

Dawn

Over the long weekend, Michel and I got the chance to host the finale show of Vancouver’s Gay Top Model. It was an awesome night featuring performances, music and fashion! Nine young men strut their stuff down the catwalk at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. But in the end, only one would emerge the winner.

Congrats to Todd Johnston who was given the title “Vancouver’s Gay Top Model 2011″ and all the other models who took part. This was an awesome fundraiser for an amazing charity called “Friends for Life” — which does some very important work in our community. The organization is always looking for volunteers, and you can find out more information through the website.

Here’s a link to Vancouver’s Gay Top Model. And thanks to everyone who joined us for a very fun event! We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition!
K