It was a great summer and a busy summer, luckily the weather gods have seen to it that the summer temperatures continue into the fall. No complaints here!
Elevations has been busy, but before we got down to business, we partied it up a bit at Revive Magazine's 5th Anniversary Party! The Elevations Team and I had a blast! Here are a few pics.
Aight, aight, enough name-dropping! Time to get to work!
The following week, Elevations was invited to make our first corporate presentation to the General Electric Women's Network. It was a lot of work to put the event together, but the Elevations Team put on a exceptional show, while still sharing some great style knowledge and fashion tips with our audience. Banana Republic in Square One closed their doors for this event, so that the Women's Network could have exclusive access to the store with great discounts! The event was a great success, so now's the time to start harassing your social committees at work to get Elevations to put on an exclusive style and shopping event for you and your company! Check us out...
It's been a while fashion-fans! We've missed you too, but Elevations has been busy, so I hope this post will make up for lost time once you see what we've gotten into.
When last we spoke, I had gotten my first cover with Revive Magazine and had two features in their magazine. Well, along with keeping our regular clients happy while prepping them for Spring/Summer, Revive Magazine commissioned us for a second cover. The first time was so nice, they wanted us twice! Just like last time, we did a second feature in their summer issue also! The issue is on newsstands across Canada now!
The Decked Out Crew was some of the most fun we've had on a shoot. They were all funny and were humble enough to not take themselves too seriously. I even made an appearance in one of the shots, but you'll have to pick up the magazine in order to see it. Enjoy the behind-the-scene's video. Click the link below:
On a final note, it's great to be appreciated. Brad Smith, Canada's first TV Bachelor, stays instagram-busy! Recently, he has posted 4 photos from our photo shoot, citing that our shoot was one of his "favourite shoots of all time!!!". On behalf of my contribution, Thanks Brad! Click the links to see the shots!
What's next for Elevations?... We'll continue to make Toronto look better, one person at a time. Demand for our services is so high, we decided to expand a bit! Elevations will be venturing into the corporate arena so that we can also make Toronto look better, one company at a time! Stay tuned!...
It's been a very busy holiday season for us all! So much so, that I didn't really start my Christmas shopping until the 22nd! But I managed to get it all done and had a wonderful holiday with my friends and family.
Another thing I got around to doing late was to let you all know that my Revive Magazine cover hit newsstands on December 17th! If you haven't picked it up yet, here's the cover! You'll have to buy the magazine to see both of my features with Keegan Connor Tracy and Sean Jones. Pick it up on your local newsstands across Canada today!
Here's a couple more behind the scenes shots for your viewing pleasure.
Going over the shots with the photographer.
Finishing touches to give the dress that "pencil" look.
Trying to get that "perfect" cover shot.
Keegan showing off the amazing jewelry from Mark Lash.
The only way to take an "Elevated" bath... with candles and a Brandon Dwyer dress!
Keegan sporting an incredible fur vest, courtesy of Jameson Kane.
A nice dinner after a long day of work. Me, Keegan Connor Tracy, Brandon Dwyer, and Brian Maristela.
The Sean Jones shoot was a lot of fun as well. Here's his "Behind the Lenz" segment with Revive, as well as some behind-the-scenes shots.
This is what $70,000 in diamonds looks like! The chain link bracelet on the bottom right was designed for Drake. Thank you Mark Lash Jewelry!
Sean and his friend's puppy in make-up.
He was so cute... I couldn't resist!
It was such an honour to work with Keegan and Sean! Please go and pick up the holiday issue of Revive, and watch out for Keegan on the hit CTV show Once Upon a Time, and keep your ear to the ground for Sean's forthcoming album!
Signing off for 2012! Looking forward to an even better and more exciting 2013! Elevations wishes all of you the best in the coming year. Stay tuned... We're going to do it even bigger this year!
So you survived Tropical Storm Sandy. Congratulations! Now it's time to get out there and make sure that your style game is on point. Elevations is still here as your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about what these soggy, leaf-riddled streets are saying these days. Get@me.
As usual, we've been busy continuing to make our mark in the media world with more features. As well, our Groupon campaign was a great success! Thank you to all of you who supported the promo. We will partner with Groupon again in the future to offer you another opportunity for a great styling deal.
Here's a look at what we've been up to...
Elevations Collabo with Revive Magazine - Chapter 2
That's right! Revive liked Elevations so much that we were commissioned for a second shoot! This time, with none other than Bachelor Canada'sBrad Smith! This issue is currently on your local newsstands now (Lisa Raye is on the cover). Please go out and support your local stylist and pick up your copy today.
I promised in a previous blog that I would teach him how to levitate. Well, if you look close enough in some of the pics, you'll see that his style game is so tight that his feet weren't touching the ground! That's what's up. Here's a behind-the-scenes (or under-the-covers) look at the shoot. Enjoy!
Brad was incredible to work with! He's so down-to-earth and has a great sense of humour. One of the best shoots I've been on.
And now, an Elevations Exclusive!! Here are some of the great shots that we took that day!
And finally... for the ladies...
But wait... There's more! When something ain't broke you don't fix it. Elevations work can be seen in the yet to be released holiday issue of Revive magazine which is scheduled to be out in the second week of December. In this issue, I was fortunate enough to work with not one, but two of Canada's rising talents! The Under-the-covers piece will be featuring Sean Jones, formerly of Toronto's own, In Essence. Ladies... you will love this shoot! Here's a pic of Sean and I as the shoot wrapped. It was a great day!
As well, I was fortunate enough to get the cover shoot for the holiday issue as well! That's right people, Chris has his first cover! And I couldn't be happier that it was with none other than Canada's favourite Blue Fairy from the hit TV show, Once Upon A Time, Keegan Connor Tracy! She is as sweet as she is beautiful! Here's another Elevations Exclusive...
As you can see, life @ Elevations... is great! Keep your eye out for the holiday issue of Revive! It promises to be...ELEVATED.
Stay tuned as I post some more behind-the-scenes shots from my latest adventures.
Soooo... How'd you feel this last week when you stepped out of your house to start each of your days? Did you love every outfit that you put yourself in? Were you 100% confident that your style game was on point? Did your outfit give you a little extra swag in your step? If not, then you still have one more day to purchase your Groupon coupon! Take advantage people! We can't operate at these prices forever!
For those of you who have already purchased... Thank you so much for your support, and prepare to be Elevated!
Fall's here! And Elevations has a lot planned for the third quarter! But before we get into that...
Other than keeping our clients happy, which we love to do, we managed to get out and work on a few special projects. Here's a little of what Elevations has been up to all summer... Check it out. Cray!
Elevations Collabo with Revive Magazine
On newsstands across Canada RIGHT NOW, you will find the Summer 2012 edition of Revive Magazine. Chris' skills were called upon for their feature shoot with ET Canada host Rick Campanelli and his girlfriend, Angie. Here's a behind-the-scenes (or under-the-covers) look at the shoot (if you look close enough, you can see Chris hard at work!). Enjoy!
And now, here are the shots from the shoot! I've included some extras for Elevations readers only! (The actual spread with the official photos begins on page 38 of the Summer 2012 issue!)
BUT WAIT FOLKS... THERE'S MORE!!!
Elevations Featurette in Localiez Magazine
Chris himself, is finally getting noticed... I mean he gets noticed, but NOW he's getting noticed for his contribution to style, and his contribution to helping others reach their full style potential. Also, currently on newsstands (but with a stronger web presence), Localiez Magazine has put together a small featurette on Mr. Elevations himself! Published twice in one summer?... He must be doin' something right!
More to come that is! 2 more amazing things are about happen for Chris and the Elevations monster. And one of them, you can benefit from!!
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Elevations did such a good job on the first shoot with Revive Magazine, that they've been called back for another feature shoot. This time, with none other than Canada's first Bachelor, Bachelor Canada's Brad Smith! You may not know who he is right now, but by October, he'll be a household name! Umm... Here's Brad...Before he was Elevated...
...You'll have to stay tuned to see him after I taught him how to levitate! Pictures from that shoot will be released in Revive's fall issue. I have them... they are fantastic! Can't wait to share them with you!
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A little something for all of the those people out there who are looking to Elevate their style game!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
ELEVATIONS WILL BE FEATURED ON GROUPON!!
Starting September 13th, 2012, Elevations will be featured for a week on Groupon offering purchasers insanely discounted prices for our services. If you're interested, find us on groupon (I'll post the link here as well) and purchase a coupon for you or a style-challenged loved one.
... About Elevations.
In a world where looking good is becoming increasingly important and can influence many decisions, it's good to know that you have a reference point in making the decisions with your wardrobe that may give you that extra edge you need to break out from the crowd.
Simple adjustments to personal style can cause tremendous boosts to your self-esteem and confidence. Your style selection is your own, and says a lot about you. Make sure you're sending the right message out there.
At Elevations, we recognize the importance to make that good first impression, or make that great statement, or to merely not get lost in the crowd. Our main focus is to help you "elevate" your wardrobe and fashion knowledge to help you get to that next level.
We will work with you, as consultants, to utilize the resources you have already accumulated in your wardrobe, and help you hone your endeavour to accomplish a desired look, and additional looks that you have not considered that you might want to add to the palate that you put forth to the world.
We provide wardrobe assessments, style consultations, and full outfit styling for both sexes and for any and all occasions.
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