A Week’s Worth documents what I did all week – a little peek into the life of a fashion illustrator and blogger.

This week it might as well be Anita‘s week’s worth.  I was on deadline all week and if it was not for Anita’s encouragement I might not have gone out into the world at all.

On Tuesday I walked up to SEARS at the Eaton Centre to take in the LG Denim DIY contest’s regional finals fashion show.  Anita was one of the judges who got the sit by in the front row of the adorably tiny runway.

My photos of the runway show did not turn out well, but you can check out the styles on the website.  They range from the over-the-top and absurd to the clever and well-executed.  Below is a detail shot of the regional winner’s design.  Lori Peltonen of George Brown College created a clever inside-out detail using a great denim fabric.

After the show Anita and I went to Salad King for lunch.  Besides the best and the worst of the contestants, we discussed how best to describe Toronto in six words.  Right after lunch, we walked back to the atrium of the Eaton Centre so Anita could recite her six words to Jaime and Suresh who were producing a video celebrating Toronto’s 175th anniversary.  You can watch it here – its well produced on a tight deadline, and it is interesting to see the different characters and hear their perspectives on Toronto.

Later on Tuesday I went to the Drake Hotel for the Drake Salon on style with the lovely ladies of Worn Journal and Julian from Model Citizen in Kensington Market.  Lots of nice folks in smart outfits were in attendance including style writer Rea McNamara and entrepreneur Jas Banwait.  The conversation was very broad and conceptual which was a bit of a leap for me (I think I am a bit more comfortable talking shop and gossip) and it was lots of fun.  It continues over on the Worn blog.

Wednesday was one of those days where I was chained to my computer trying to get a million things done, until I had a raging headache.  I missed out on the F-List event with Carrie Hayes which is a shame because I love Carrie’s sophisticated style.

Thursday was about catching up on the blog, and in the evening Anita took me as her plus-one to The Artist’s Project.  I hadn’t been invited (I’m not on Rockit‘s list yet – what’s a girl gotta do?) so I had no idea what to expect. I was delighted to discover a consumer trade show for artists with some very well-heeled attendees – a who’s who of fashion and entertainment in Toronto.

The best part of the show was that the artists were often in the booth and were very generous answering questions about their work.  Its interesting to hear how different artists “talk the talk” – some like discussing process, some are more interested in talking about conceptual stuff, and some are just uncomfortable in these sorts of situations.  There was art available for all tastes, and I was particularly taken with Susan Valyi‘s sculptures based on shoe lasts, and the underwater fashion photography of Meaghan Ogilvie.  I asked Meaghan about where she found the garments for her work.  She worked closely with a stylist and selected garments, often from thrift stores, that looked particularly magical underwater – she said silks were the most effective.

How was your week?

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