What does it mean to be vain? Does it mean self-pampering? Does it mean reveling in the beautiful, the frivolous, and the self? We think so.
Jeanne Lottie hosted the first Vanity Lounge to celebrate all the above with a host of other beauty experts, fashion and accessories designers and purveyors of offerings that make everyday life better by adding a dash of beauty to our surroundings. Here’s are a few pictures courtesy of one of the lovely ladies from Pink Mafia who came out to join in the fun.
Behind Jeanne Lottie’s Pink House is a well-kept secret that we’re unveiling to you today. …On a beautiful Thursday morning Jeanne Lottie and Bourjois Canada co-hosted a special event for press event in our Enchanted Tree-Top Deck. Luck was on our side, as clouds moved in but the weather held out for our special event. We invited more than 50 members of the press and our VIP customers to join us for delightful offerings of food that came courtesy of Pusateri. Matt was the lucky guy who served us decadent croissants, orange juice, cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee. But of course, what French-themed gathering would be complete without macarons?
Cityline interviewed Jane Ip of Jeanne Lottie and Lisa Figuccio of Bourjois Paris about beauty and fashion trends for the upcoming seasons.
According to Jane Ip, colours keep going strong for Fall 2011. Orange is still very big, and prints take a leaf out of nature’s notebook: leopard, python and ostrich feathers are all the rage. Bags are more structured and those who like prim-and-proper will be pleased to know that lady-like is still in.
Both Jeanne Lottie and Bourjois Paris unveiled some new product offerings to the press. Jeanne Lottie offered up our crystal-studded teddy bear USB Flash Drives generated a lot of interest. Sweet that it doubles as a handbag charm! Lisa of Bourjois a number of great products, our favourite of which was their new spray-on bronzer called Délice de Soleil. We were so pleased to see the great turn-out. Chatelaine, Hello Magazine, Fashion, Zoomer, LouLou, Metro and so many other media reps came to share the food, take notes, and to mingle while Bourjois make-up artists in hot pink t-shirts gave everyone glowing natural touch ups.
1. Leopard Print Day Bag, $250; 2. Délice de Soleil from Bourjois Paris, 3. Snakeskin Print Day Bag, $75; 4. USB Teddy $20; 5. Ostrich Feather Clutch, $65
Everyone walked away happily with the Jeanne Lottie’s new colour-changing tote brimful of Bourjois goodies inside! Thank you to all of those who made it out!
If you missed this one, or if you just can’t wait for another party on the Enchanted Tree-Top Deck, join us this September for our Luncheon Fashion Show. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more info!
Hungry for more photos? Check out our Bourjois Paris’ Facebook
On December 8th, 2009, Canadian musicians and family members performed a tribute concert in Haydain Neale’s memory. CBC will be broadcasting the tribute concert again on the CBC Radio 2 program Canada Live, on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and again on Canada Live on CBC Radio One on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.
By chance, I had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with Monica Graves of Glamjulz, a Toronto-based jewellery designer. We wanted to design a bag for the woman who wants it all: life, love, and fabulous accessories! So we put our heads together and came up with the We Want It All Bag. A bag that can be worn day-to-night, the soft pink bag comes paired with a necklace-and-earrings set that doubles as accessories for you, or for the bag.
Jeanne Lottie and Glamjulz created the We Want It All Bag exclusively to raise money for breast cancer through Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.
The Inside Scoop on our connections with our wonderful sponsors and you!
Spanner: Judi Barr, a wonderful PR friend of the Pink, introduced Spanner as our corporate sponsor.
Clarins: My spa in Yorkville, set up a beautiful make-up touch-up booth at the event!
Cadillac Fairview: Our supporter since Day One! They’re always helping out behind the scenes and they certainly know the properties that they are developing
Globe and Mail: Great supporter of Princess Margaret Hospital. We had four beautiful ads in their paper.
CFRB 1010: Bill Carroll met his wife Sylvie at the Pink Bedroom Party 2002 and they now have a beautiful family of four!
Walton Capital: Great land banking company, I added them to my investment portfolio recently!
Manulife: My insurance company that covers the Jeanne Lottie team’s medical/dental insurance!
Utb Untouchable: Met Julia, the young and beautiful owner of an up-and-coming online lingerie company through the introduction of Jacqueline at Solomag! She produced an amazing Lingerie and Handbag show and rocked the whole event!
Mortgage Matchmaker: Monty Sands, an enthusiastic, handsome young entrepreneur, “match-making” the mortgage of my Pink House where the Pink Bedroom Party was originated.
Cambria: Linda Leatherdale, my friend, joined Cambria and introduced the Cambria Team and supermodel Cheryl Tiegs to us … I was with her at their ‘Hats On” event! She is a great supporter of the Pink, and did an endorsement video for the party. She also gave us the best quote about True Happiness: “Being Kind Without Fail!”
IWD Canada: Our website sponsor for 3 years … also, hosting Jeanne Lottie website since Day One. Brian, the owner, is only 25!
Solomag: Jacqueline, the publisher, wrote about me in their premier issue, and connected me with great people like herself!
LiveArt: Julia’s contact, helped out with the make-up and body painting for our Fashion show
Spellbound: Julia’s contact again! The Hairstylists for our models on the night of the event.
OBN: Friend of Julia, great outdoor broadcasting company. Watch for “Pink clips” on the streets of Toronto!
Etherington: Host of pre-Pink Bedroom Party. Paul, one of the Etheringtons, raised more than $1,500 for Princess Margaret during his birthday-bash.
Lou Lou: We supported their 5th anniversary
David Rocco: Paula, the sweet hair stylist from Salon Daniel in Yorkville, showed me David’s marvelous cookbook … I then saw David and his twins on the cover of Today’s Parent … Afterwhich, I had the pleasure of meeting David and his beautiful wife at the Pink House … Connected! Etalk featured his Dolce Vita show, and his cookbook + recipe for the Pink hors d’oeuvres!
Bertozzi: Italian fine food importers. A family business started by the father 45 years ago. Through the introduction of Barbara from Inside Shopping, Maria, the owners’ daughter, purveyed the food of the night!
La Reserve Restaurant: Generous Chef Mario catered the best food and he has also donated a dinner for 10 with Miss Universe Canada, Marina Valente, and raised $1,100 during the Live Auction!
Blink Magazine: Editor-in-Chief: Lisa Marie hosted a pre-Pink Bedroom Party on her Birthday!
WOW — There are just so many people with whom we are connected! So many to thank!
Andy Lee and AL Vision: Created our beautiful party ad; Let’s spend the night together!
Marlo Znidarec and Linda Della Rocca: Managed our event for the night. They have been with us for many years! They coordinated our volunteers and helped us to make the 6th Pink happen!
Sound and lighting by Jamie of Mint Agency, Decor by Don Collins of Pygmalion, Greetings by Geisha Girls (all dolled up by their make up and hair artists) and flute artist Laura Lashman.
Deb Lewis of City Events, Danielle Iverson, Elaine Tennyson, Fashion Weekly, Fashion Insider, Prospere, TChad, Woman’s Post, National Post and Biz Bash all helped promote the event.
Irene Carolle brought Jason Cooke, straight from the set of General Hospital in LA, and like John White, has a heart of Gold!
All media and press friends, especially Enza Anderson of Metro News and Kevin Pennant have supported the Pink since Day 1!
The whole team of Salon Daniel, who did my hair and makeup and Thien Li, who designed and delivered my dress for the night, worked together and donated their services as a package, in the live auction!
Thank you also to all silent auction sponsors including celebrity writer Shinan Govani, who, with short notice, agreed to have dinner with our winning bidder!
Finally, all ticket holders who came to support us!
What could be more chic than happy, beautiful people supporting worthy causes? Happy, beautiful, CELEBRITIES, supporting worthy causes, of course!
The stars mixed with local glitterati at this year’s Pink Bedroom Party! Who was there, you ask? Check out our photo diary from the evening, to see if we snapped a pic of your favourite celeb. You never know, maybe we even caught a candid shot of you?
Jazz Artist, Amanda Martinez; ABC General Hospital’s, Jason Cooke; Jeanne Lottie’s, Jane Ip
ABC General Hospital’s, Jason Cooke
Marcello Cabezas thinks pink!
Hip Hop Artist, Choclair
Jane Ip, with Spanner International team members & singer Amy Sky
Jane Ip and Kevin Pennant of Pennant Media Group
Jane Ip and Jody Daye, Celebrity Makeup Artist
Jand Ip and Carmen Correia, President of Chef Network Inc.
Ladies, do we have a treat for you! If you happened to have missed Dolce Vita’s Chef David Rocco on eTalk last week, fret not, because we have the clip that’s sure to make your day … and maybe even your next meal!
David takes a break from his regular routine of jetsetting around Italy, and stops to chat with Traci Melchor about this year’s Dolce Vita-inspired, Pink Bedroom Party hors d’oeuvre menu. He even shares one of the evening’s delightful delicacies with eTalk viewers.
Can you say “deeeee-lish!” I totally think finger food is tres-chic! I’m most definitely trying this dish at home the next time I throw a fabulous little soirée.
One thing’s for sure, when people are passionate about what they do, any dish or any party is sure to be a big hit!
The state of the economy made it quite a challenge to host another Pink Bedroom Party this year. Luckily, I simply adore a good challenge – it makes things far more interesting and rewarding, don’t you think?
Pink Bedroom Party 2009 was like a reunion of old friends, spiced up with fresh new blood! No economic doom and gloom here friends, only 600+ gloriously beautiful people, adoring positivity pink couture, generously giving to support our wonderful causes!!!! It’s all about spreading the L-O-V-E …
The night began with a speech by CFRB’s Bill Carroll, the MC for the evening. He jovially recounted how seven years ago, he met his wife, Sylvie, at the Pink Bedroom Party. Now, they are a picture-perfect family of four. How FABULOUS … I mean, can you imagine? Love connections AND giving to great causes. What could be better?
I wonder if Cupid’s bow struck again this year? I guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Overall, I’d say this year’s event was a great success! Passionate people came together to give to worthy causes, at a party fused with positive energy! This year, we raised far more than money – we raised awareness, and created a community that supports SickKids and Princess Margaret hospital! Together, we made a difference!
So, the moral of the story is to NEVER give up in the face a challenge! Emails are still pouring in daily expressing how much everyone loved the event and how they’re really looking forward to Pink 2010! I always say that fabulousness rubs-off and this year, the proof is in the PARTY! AND, what’s the icing on the cake? We just had Chum FM radio confirm, they would love to sponsor Pink next year!!!
What goes around comes around. Oh YES, it’s definitely all about spreading the Love, creating connections, building communities that care … And never forgetting that True Love is … True Happiness!
It’s that time again — the Sixth Annual Pink Bedroom Party is here! This year Toronto’s most anticipated see-and-be-seen soiree is Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Toronto ’s historical Berkeley Church. So, channel your inner Hugh Hefner, dig out your best pajama-inspired attire and hit Toronto’s hottest pink party!
Just a few of the celebs who will be on hand include, Kristin Booth; Miss Universe Canada Mariana Valente; Amy Skye; Jason Cook a.k.a. “Dr. Matt Hunter” of ABC’S General Hospital; Plex; Bill Carroll; Amanda Martinez; Leslie Roberts; Tracy Melchor; Jennifer Podemski and Matt Wilson.
Plus! Watch Chef David Rocco on eTalk Daily this week and next, and check out as former Super Model, Cheryl Tiegs and Jazz Artist, Amanda Martinez endorse this fun, sexy and elegant party.
CFRB’s Bill Carroll will emcee the event. The night will kick off with a silent auction at 9 pm, where attendees can bid on fabulous items like dinner for 2 with Shinan Govani, and dinner for 10 with Miss Universe Mariana Valente. The action will really heat up at 10 p.m. with a live auction, followed by a fashion show featuring the latest Jeanne Lottie handbags, and playful boudoir looks from Canadian lingerie line UTB Untouchable.
DJ and dancing will keep you moving all night long!
Complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres inspired by David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, fine catering by Mario Vena of La Reserve Restaurant, and gourmet food purveyed by A. Bertozzi Importing will keep you energized for all the fun.
More than 600 of the city’s movers and shakers are expected to attend.
Every day at the Pink House Boutique is fabulously glamorous! If we’re not creating the next big trend in fashion carry-alls, then we’re planning chic and stylish events and hobnobbing with visiting celebrities! Oh yes … The work of an Urban Glamazon is just never done (sigh).
This week, we were lucky to be able to spend some time with modeling superstar and timeless beauty Cheryl Tiegs! The ever-marvellous Ms. Tiegs is the spokesperson for our super-generous Pink Bedroom Party sponsor, Cambria, and she popped by our showroom to pick up a stunning little piece of hand-candy – the Jeanne Lottie Black Vintage Bead Framed Bag! I mean … What blonde doesn’t adore a sparkly little clutch to stash her lip gloss, c-cards and evening essentials???
As it turns out, Cheryl is beautiful inside and out! For her, “True Happiness is … Being kind without fail,” a philosophy that would serve everyone well to embrace.
This year, Cheryl and Cambria encourage everyone to attend the Pink Bedroom Party on October 1, 2009 – A Party to End Cancer! For only $55 in advance, you can spend the night with the city’s most stylish party people and feel good about giving to a worthy cause.
Hear it from Cheryl herself …
Ready to join us for the Party? Purchase your tickets for $55 online or $65 at the door. You’ll have a beyond wonderful time, while spreading a little kindness!
