Can we talk about Wildfox Couture for a moment ?

Wildfox has been one of my favorite brands for a few years now, and every collection that is released makes me fall in love, even more than before.

Wildfox is and LA made brand inspired by an “American vintage” look. This international brand has been catching the eyes of all types of trendsetting youngsters, all the way to famous celebrities.

Wildfox also had the chance to collaborate with the well known designer Jeffrey Campbell, releasing a collection of to die for shoes !

They have a wide range of collections filled with colorful, youthful looks that fall under affordable fashion.

I have had my eye on the “Wildfox Bel Air” Sunglasses lately (also worn by Hannah Beth). I cannot wait to order a pink pair!

I am enjoying every piece this season, and so should you!

Check out www.wildfoxcouture.com for the recent collections and press!

Sincerely,

- Miss Von C xo

Our Favorite Q & A ! And the winner of our Swag Bag from our Sponsor Dori's Diamonds!

Ladies & Gentleman ! Meet Rhi Blossom , A very talented and beautiful model in British Columbia, Agency: Charles Stuart International. 

Can you believe she is only 16 years old!? 

This is how she introduces her self! "Hi! I'm Rhi Blossom :3 I am a young, and fairly experienced alien (model) who space travels often and sits on stars. Stay raddd! "

We ALSO! Have chosen her to be the winner of our Swag Bag from one of our sponsors Dori's Diamonds!!

Check out this Q & A we had with her, she has an incredible out look and an even more impressive Portfolio! 

Explain your self in 5 words?

-esoteric-introverted-creative-literate-open minded

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be? 

I am of my own style and/or genre. My style changes and grows as i do and is unique to myself. I believe everyone has their own style which only they can describe simply by living.

Where did your  name come from?

I decided on the stage name Rhi Blossom because I adore metaphors and Gwen Stefani. Rhi is just my nickname but the Blossom bit came from a Gwen song in which she says "born to blossom, bloom to perish". For me, this signified that you are always growing and changing and if you stop doing both of those things, then it's safe to assume you're dead. That's how I interpreted it anyway  [๏ᴥ๏]

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today?

Simply put, I have always wanted to be the person I am today. I say that because I content with my current self and am truly happy at this time in my life. As far as modelling goes, the idea really interested me when I was first scouted at 14 for since I was a small child I was always enthralled by fashion and style, and I still am! Modelling was definitely a lucky way to get in on the industry i've always dreamt of being a part of and I really don't know how I became contender but i am so happy to be where I am now.

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ?

Marilyn Manson, Gwen Stefani, Grimes, Dita Von Teese, Cara Delevingne, and my friends inspire the heck outta me! Books, exploring, poetry, and forests have a great impact on me as well.

How long has your business been around?

I became interested in modelling when I was 15 years old, having been scouted several times during that year. However, I only really got serious about it when I signed with Charles Stuart International which was about a month and a half ago. I have now been in the business seriously for 1.5 months and I utterly adore it.

What is your plan for the next year? How do you plan on expanding?

My master plan will always be to keep being my crazy self, to work hard and have fun with radtastic people along the way! I also hope to travel to Asia later this year so stay tuned ;3

Where do you see your self in five years?

Running around to castings and shoots with a burger in one hand and my composition book in the other hehe.

What kind of people are drawn to your work?  

I have a Facebook page, a twitter account, and instagram. I can't quite define those who engage in my work because there really seems to be a large variety of awesome humans who support me and who are amused by my work (thank you all!!). Everyone is quite different from one another and I love seeing that diversity on my pages because it offers so many perspectives with which I can better myself and my work.

  

Favorite place you have traveled?

I love Portugal. The people are so friendly in my grandmother's home town and I enjoy living amongst quaint little houses and going for jaunts on roads made of stone.

Have you traveled for your work?

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about?

I suppose a most recent accomplishment would be that I got 8 callbacks at Faces West for my first year ^_^

Do you have any fun adventures coming up?

Plenty of shoots and things. Those are always adventures of their own. As I mentioned before though, I may be going to Asia (fingers crossed)

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business? 

I have always valued individualism, professionalism, and kindness, so I try to embrace all of those in my brand.

Do you have any pets?

I have a dog named Digger who is the queen bee,really. Her pastimes include napping, being carried for walks, and biting her pikachu toy.

What’s your favorite bar to go to ? 

I'm not really into drinking. I prefer milk :3 I'm not allowed in most because i'm 16 but does Dairy Queen count? I go there loads!

What’s your dream vacation destination ? 

Brazil. The energy, the culture, and the people fascinate me. It would inspire great ideas and new adventures i think.

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it?

I like being on the roof of any building. It is quiet and peaceful and away from the world, in a sense. I like to watch the people below as they live and laugh and play on what seems to be my own little world. Roofs are nice to think on too, because there is always so much to see and feel and smell, and yet so little to distract you from these beautiful happenings.

To Connect With Rhi ...

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rhiblossom

Twitter:  @rhiblossom

Instagram: @rhiblossom

Photo Credits: 

Close up image:

Photo by Jason Mordeno 

Makeup by Sara Lau

Full body image:

Photo by Machuca Photography

Makeup/Styling by Rhi blossom

Ladies& Gentleman! Meet is Djari (Jar-ee) - Model

She has been a model in Vancouver for a few years now. Her agent is Numa Models and I've been with them for a year. She also has a twin sister and two other sisters. Not only modelling but she is also a neonatal nurse and works with premature babies! Pretty impressive right?

Explain your self in 5 words? Thoughtful, fierce, passionate, caring and fashion savvy!

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be? I would consider myself to have a classic style with a modern twist. I like to have an interesting element in my every day wear. 

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today? I've wanted to model. I never thought I would do it until I was about 17 because I was so shy! I finally worked up the courage to go to a casting for Vancouver Fashion Week and the rest is history!

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration? My biggest fashion icons are Iman, Tyra Banks and Stacey Mackenzie. I think these beautiful black women have paved the way for the rest of us. They are not only models, but they are smart business women who took their fame to another level. 

What is your plan for the next year? For the next year, I'm planning to keep doing as much work as possible! I will be trying my hand at lifestyle and commercial modeling. I'm working on expanding my modeling horizons. I am also getting married, so it'll be a busy year!

How do you plan on expanding? I am trying to figure out the whole social media thing and get more likes for my page Djari the Model and more Twitter followers.

Favorite place you have traveled? My favorite place so far would have to be Spain.

Do you have any fun adventures coming up? Being featured on this blog! Getting married

What’s your favorite bar to go to ? I love the Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar

What’s your dream vacation destination ? I would love to take a trip around the world! I have lived on three continents (Liberia, Africa, France in Europe and Vancouver!), but can't wait to travel some more! My next trip will be my honeymoon in Greece. 

If there’s one place/thing in  the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it? I feel the safest wherever my family is. They mean everything to me and they are awesome!

Photo Credits: 

The beauty shot was take by Tom Hawkins with makeup by Rebekah Bak. The full body shot was taken by Lanaya Flavelle and makeup by Rebekah Bak 

Ladies & Gentleman! Meet Shannen Elizabeth! 

Explain your self in 5 words? ...hmm how about 3? 'Classy, Sassy (and a bit) Smart-assy

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be? Im eclectic. I like classic Audrey Hepburn style, biker chick, modern and trendy, as well as avant garde and glamourous.

Where did your company name come from? I am my company lol so... My parents

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today? I cant even remember.. since I was a young child I knew I wanted to be an actress. I love art and fashion, so modelling and acting just became such a huge passion for me. Its where I feel most 'at home' and comfortable with myself.

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ? I LOVE Meryl Streep, and Cate Blanchett(acting) and of course Kate Moss(modelling) Shes very petite.. well shes considered petite, shes still taller then me! LOL

How long has your business been around? Ive been acting since I was 11.

What is your plan for the next year? How do you plan on expanding? My plan for the next year is just to keep networking, auditioning, get on set as much as possible and too not sweat the small stuff!!

Where do you see your self in five years? Hopefully, Ill have a nice gig on a local TV series. Im also a mother, so something stable on set, where I can balance work and family would be ideal... and who knows... possibly engaged!

What kind of people are drawn to your work? How do you market your self? Do you have a online shop? local store? I know a lot of people (locally) in the film/TV and fashion biz here.. I think we have a good network here in Vancouver and those who are passionate about film, fashion and art are the ones who see what I do and appreciate it. I am represented by Premiere Talent Management(FILM&TV) and CHARLES STUART INTERNATIONAL(MODELLING) I also have my own webpage:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/BellaMc http://shannenelizabeth82.wix.com/bellamc http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2785023/

Favorite place you have traveled? I havent really left Vancouver much! LOL But I would love to travel Europe someday... so far Ive gotten as far as Mexico.. But I had a blast!

Have you traveled for your work? Yes. Ive traveled mainly within Canada

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about? hmm.. how about being a single working mother?! Honestly my daughter is probably my best accomplishment. Shes such a well rounded little lady. Im very proud of her.

Do you have any fun adventures coming up? I have some stuff in the works! But... you'll have to wait and see

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business? I try to keep a diverse portfolio in acting as well as modelling. I want to make sure I show my range so Im not limited. Im honest, hardworking, and always a professional... but Im definitely not boring! and I think my work shows that.

Do you have any pets? YES!! I have 2 cats...Id have more if I could. Im a crazy cat lady

What’s your favorite bar to go to ? Im not really a bar girl.... Id rather have a nice dinner, and glass of wine with friends.

What’s your dream vacation destination ? Paris, Rome, or Greece!!

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it? hmm... probably in my boyfriends arms.. I know that sounds cheesy.. but hes trained in martial arts so, I feel pretty safe with him lol

Ladies & Gentleman! Meet The Rondel Roberts Band 

Explain your self in 5 words?

Modern Soul with Vintage Qualities

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be?

Neo-Soul that borrows from Afro-Caribbean, Latin, Lo Fi,  and Hip.Hop Music.

Where did your company name come from?

We spent hours going through band names and could not find anything that defined us collectively. Band names can get corny you see. We decided to use "The Rondel Roberts Band" because it allowed us to be whatever we wanted, on a per performance basis. It was also because our lead singers name has a nice ring to it.

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today?

We all come from very musical families. We all took an interest in music at a young age by being exposed to some of the best recordings ever released. I think we all knew that we wanted to perform in stadiums the first time we jammed in our  "garage" bands. We knew that we wanted to go all the way when we (TRRB) had the entire dancefloor jumping, on the first song of our first show. And that song was an original.

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ?

We are influenced by a wide array of music which is apparent in our choice of covers. Rondel is influenced by Bob Marley, Ben Harper and Bill Withers. His anarchist approach to music shows apparent influence from artists like Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix and his songwriting resonates singers like Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan. Jamil is influenced by artists like D'Angelo, Amy Winehouse and Michael Jackson. He started out playing Grunge, moved to Latin Jazz and now his style ranges from Motown to Jazz, Reggae to Dancehall and from Hip Hop to Funk. Brad is a rock player who has been studying funk bass and groove and Jamison is a Jazz trained drummer with better taste in music than the entire band.

How long has your business been around?

We have been active for a little over a year.

What is your plan for the next year?

We have just finished doing an inspiring Summer circuit that had us on stage every week at great events/venues such as The Unicorn Pub, Vintage Chophouse, The CJSW Summer Street Series on Stephen Ave, Suds for Floods at Telus Spark, The Annual Calgary Sun & Salsa Festival and many others. We have been on a recording schedule for our debut album that we are planning on releasing in Spring. Once we release,we are planning on promoting the album at music festivals in Calgary and eventually go on a tour to build some buzz.

How do you plan on expanding?

Our expansion is somewhat dependant on how well the album does. The music industry can be tough on the indepedant end. Our goal is to record and release good music that resonates with people. Expansion for us would be to broaden our contribution to music enthusiasts by supporting other independant artists.

Where do you see your self in five years?

It is hard to say but contingencies considered, we hope that we are on bigger stages, playing for bigger audiences and recording for a solid fanbase in five years.

What kind of people are drawn to your work? How do you market your self?

Due to the vintage nature of our sound and the modern content we offer in our songwriting, we draw a broad demographic. The songs appeal to people from ages 16-40+ because it is nostalgic to the golden eras of music yet still adorns elements of modern charting songs. We market ourselves through performance and will have a multi-faceted marketing plan ready before release. So far we have been booked based on Youtube recordings.

Do you have a online shop? local store?

Our website is the best way to keep track of what we have to offer. For now, it is oriented towards providing a means for our fans to keep in touch. We will be using it to sell merchandise eventually. We will also be releasing music and post media and dates on a regular basis once a single is released.

Favorite place you have traveled?

Rondel - Trinidad

Jamil - India

Brad - Europe

Have you traveled for your work?

Only within Alberta

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about?

We were nominated for the "Best Performer" Award at The Black Gold Awards this year WITH NO RELEASE. We have been performing for a year and have been keeping busy through the power of word of mouth and merit based marketing.

Do you have any fun adventures coming up?

We are throwing a New Years Party at The Unicorn with a surprise Opening Band. This show will be one of the best ones we have ever produced.

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business?

We are professional musicians who love music. Some musicians like to play music but sometime you can tell that they don't share the sentiment. When each of us listen to music, we can't help but respond to melodies and rhythm, physically and emotionally. We hope our performances and recordings illustrate our passion through song. We incorporate best practices in how we conduct business. We have been performing for a long time and are proficient in creating and maintaining business relationships.

Do you have any pets?

No

What’s your favorite bar to go to ?

The Unicorn, TYN Lounge, Ship & Anchor

What’s your dream vacation destination ?

The Americana Music Triangle - Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it?

Home

Ladies & Gentleman! Meet Eden Martin Rodriguez

Explain your self in 5 words?

I don't dream, i live

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be?

As a psychopath said "i just do things". I try to use the obscure, odd and beautiful as my variants in my work, i don't make images that people, as soon as they see them, they go "wow" awesome" , my "style" is the one that makes you think and interpret it based on your own problems and previous live experience, like looking at a rorschach ink stain.

Where did your company name come from?

It's my name, because what i do and create represents the way i am. i guess my parents got creative with my name "Eden"

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today?

I mention previously that i just live, i do things, i never had an ideal or goal to accomplish growing up, never thought of taking photos for a living, even though i enjoyed doing it in high school and as a missionary in New Mexico, USA. in 2009 living in Canada its when me taking photos became important and said "well... why not?" and decide to run with it.

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ?

I honestly can't tell you names or the person who inspires me, its a very personal experience in my case to receive inspiration from someone else'swork, right now i could look at the mona lisa or other work by DaVinci and feel inspired, two days later i might just hate his work (not saying that his work is not good) but when i see a piece or art, a great photograph, read a well written book, watch good cinematography, inspiration will come, i see the information and my mind just works with it and my lens spits it out.

How long has your business been around?

In 2009 i started to get into photography and saw future in it, besides enjoying it, and since then I've been having fun!

What is your plan for the next year? How do you plan on expanding?

next year (2014) is looking good already, i have  another photo exhibition for one of my iphoneography series "El que no lucha no avanza" (a long exposure portrait series made with iphone) which was on exhibition this year through July-August 2013, but this time will be on exhibition on another fine art gallery in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Theres an author that wants my work to be part of an upcoming book that is going to be published in 2014. Besides all this i hope i can keep contributing to the photo world with a radio show with some other pro photographers and the director of the MOPA (Museum Of Photographic Arts) and  more expos around the world and printed/ digital publications.

Where do you see your self in five years?

i hope to be living by the ocean or at least close to it thats for starters. in 5 years ill be 32 (time flies) i really don't know where ill be, and i won't be like "oh , ill be CEO of this" or "ill be shooting with russian models" (well, that last one doesn't sound bad at all) nah! ill see where photography will take me... im on an adventure!

What kind of people are drawn to your work? How do you market your self? Do you have a online shop? local store? 

Its hard to say, given that i do and shoot whatever i want, different people with very different background and very different taste can be found around me, one day im shooting for an international company and the next day im shooting a live performance of body suspension, ill be shooting with some cosplayers all across canada and the next day having a mature content photo shoot.

Favorite place you have traveled?

i lived in New Mexico for two years, craziest place ever given the diversity of ethnicity of people living there, my best memories and times where the ones i spend with the native americas from different tribes.

Have you traveled for your work?

Just a little inside mexico and canada, but my work has travel more than me, from all over mexico, to the USA ad all the way to Japan in different photo exhibitions.

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about?

Few days ago i became the general manager of INSTAGRAM CANADA so that was unexpected.

I was part of the working force of INSTAGRAM MEXICO that made possible the first mobile photography exhibition in the MOPA in San Diego, that made history given that is the first time that photos taken with iphone or other mobile devices are exhibited in this important museum.

Do you have any fun adventures coming up?

in february 2014 i have planned to make a road trip all the way to yellowknife! all the way north of alberta and a motherpro photographer is coming from mexico to come with me. Another adventure might be my 5th baby! will see about that!

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business?

My "product" its just a reflection of me, i don't try to be someone else or imitate, thats not how i do things, and one thing that people knows about me and about what i do is that im honest and not pretentious, even if i seem crazy sometimes as my ideas my reflect, i give people that assurance that im an honest and hard worker person, and that even if i"just do things" that they are well planned for optimal efficiency and success

Do you have any pets? 

no pets, just 4 kids, more fun!

What’s your favorite bar to go to ?

i don't go out, besides i don't drink, i work.

What’s your dream vacation destination ?

i don't like vacations, i rather live there, but if this is the case, Easter Island, need to be there!

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it?

not really, i have no time to be feel safe, im confident and when danger strikes its time to live dangerously then!

Photo Credits:

"Where's Mommy?" (iPhone made)

Photo by : Eden M. Rodriguez photography 

Model: Adam Ryan Kearl (my son)

"Smile" (IMG_1328)

Photo by: Eden M. Rodriguez Photography

Model: Pablo Leonardo Cuevas Navarro

Ladies & Gentleman Meet Halen, from the Band Hakeem ! 

Explain your self in 5 words?

Rock n rolls new king

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be?

I would say HAKEEMs main genre of music is heavy metal, but its a big blend of rock n roll, heavy metal, ska, reggae and punk.

Where did your band name come from?

Our band name came from a character we invented in the video game Mass Effect, he was the black version of Hulk Hogan and a complete badass

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today?

I was at the young age of 12 when I knew I wanted to be a musician, I had just seen my favorite band Van Halen as my first ever concert and after that I did whatever i could to make some money and buy my first guitar. 

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ?

The people i draw from for my music are a huge variety of the best front men/guitar players. Zach De La Rocha, Bob Marley, Mick Jagger, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Eddie Vedder, Axl Rose, and plenty more along the lines of the greatest

How long has your band been around?

HAKEEM started a year ago this month, we've gone through a couple line up changes (changing the lead singer, getting a new drummer) but the core of the band has remained the same.

What is your plan for the next year? How do you plan on expanding?

HAKEEMs plans now are to get a ten song demo recorded and starting to do major shows, we've done a few shows around town and we have some other bands who have our backs but once we have our demo done we'll really be rolling. We're gonna start expanding through social medias and doing shows in the smaller towns and cities near Calgary

Where do you see your self in five years?

In five years I see myself still doing what I love, which is making music.  Whether I'm famous or with the same band won't matter, I'm just not wasting my time on anything else.

What kind of people are drawn to your work? How do you market your self? Do you have a online shop? local store? 

So far our fan base includes mostly people who have seen us play at our shows, which is quite a wide variety because of all the styles of music we play.

Favorite place you have traveled?

I've been to Australia, that was pretty cool

Have you traveled for your work?

I did a few solo acoustic shows the last time I was down under, but I wouldve preferred the rest of the band to be there.

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about?

I think our biggest accomplishment was that our first show was a Calgary flood relief concert, not to much money was made for it but to be involved was awesome

Do you have any fun adventures coming up?

By December 1st I'll be living in Lethbridge Alberta and my plan is to start a hip hop side project with my best friend and maybe some of the people i meet there, gotta keep the music rollin

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business?'

The music we make is a part of ourselves, its heavy and dirty at some points, loving at other points, and just has some deeps blues at the ends. We just try to get across that we're the next big thing of music, we're out there to have a good time and bring true rock n roll music back to life.

Do you have any pets?

nah

What’s your favorite bar to go to ?

To be honest I much prefer going to house parties, much cheaper on the wallet and you can do whatever you want at the parties. 

What’s your dream vacation destination ?

I think I would like to see Jerusalem and the middle east, lots of interesting history in that part of the world 

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it?

Just being at home, where ever the home may be

                                                   Ladies & Gentleman Meet Danae Dumontet 

Explain your self in 5 words?

• Fun, friendly, outgoing, crazy and loving! (And positive!!) 

What “style” genre would you consider your self to be?

• Probably preppy, but it really depends on the day and the mood I'm in!

Where did your company name come from?

• Well, my company name is my own name. So I guess it came form my parents! ;)

What age were you when it hit you to want to become who you are today?

What are or who are some of your influences/inspiration ?

• One of my old coworkers and good friends, Sharon Amos was my biggest influence with getting into modeling. Without her, I may have never started. I continue to be inspired every day by all of the amazing people around me. Every day is a blessing and I can't help but smile. :)

How long has your business been around?

• About eight months, give or take!

What is your plan for the next year? How do you plan on expanding?

• Within the next year I am hoping to have some more published images, and maybe even work abroad! I have a few other projects on the go which will be revealed in the new year. (Keep your eyes peeled on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/danaecdumontet ! )

Where do you see your self in five years?

• In five years? Who knows! There are endless possibilities. 

What kind of people are drawn to your work? 

• I believe that all kinds of people in and out of the fashion industry have the potential to be drawn to my work. I do my best to be versatile and peak everybody's interests. I market myself through both Model Mayhem (http://www.modelmayhem.com/3097690) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/danaecdumontet) - I always tell people that I am a caveman due to my lack of Instagram and Twitter accounts. Maybe one day! :)

Favorite place you have traveled?

• Unfortunately I have not yet traveled as much as I would like to. But out of everywhere I have been, I would have to say Quebec. The people there are amazing.

Have you traveled for your work?

• Not yet - hopefully soon!

Any impressive accomplishments you’d like to brag about?

• I am someone with a ton of perseverance - I work hard to make every day a productive one. It's the every day accomplishments that mean the most to me - they are the building blocks for my entire life and allow me to succeed in my goals. 

Do you have any fun adventures coming up?

• Nothing too out there, mostly some skiing this Winter and I'll take it from there!

What does your product say about you? what do you try to get across in the way you do business?

• I do my best to be a professional when it comes to a gig. But I also like to be myself and have fun with it! I hope that women can be inspired by my look and feel strong and confident about themselves.

Do you have any pets? I don't! But I would love to get one.

What’s your favorite bar to go to ?

• To be honest, I'm not much of a drinker! When I go out, my friends usually pick the location.

What’s your dream vacation destination ?

• It's a bit of a cliche, but Paris. I have always been drawn to the idea of it. 

If there’s one place/thing in the world that makes you feel most safe, where/what is it? 

My parent's home. I love my family more than anything in the world, and I know that they are always there for me. :)

Photo Credits: Photographer Nick Mori, with hair, make-up and styling done by Elham Mousav