Shannon Theresa Boodram is one of the most vibrant and warm people I’ve ever met. Former track-star, host and associate producer of a Rogers TV series, journalist, photographer, and now published author – she’s got the world and then some. I preface this posting with the skinny mini on what it’s about – Shannon Boo is the author of LAID: Young People’s Experiences with Sex in an Easy-Access Culture.
 
I spotted the stunning talent featured in an article for the Toronto Star when doing some digging for my day job. I’m …

 
A very lovely gift from Ms. Gaisano – 100 Years of Fashion Illustration, 384 pages of beautiful, fashionable goodness. It made me think of Miss Danielle Meder of FinalFashion.ca fame.
Check it out from le-Amazon.ca.

 
> image shot by me again…tell me if you likey or give me some nicely worded constructive criticism.

 
The new issue is out and about – CONTRA MAG has done it again with its image-rich online magazine. It’s always got that graphically charged imagery that we lust for in a magazine, this time with a New York flavour. Peppered with profiles on what’s late and great in New York, interesting folk that raise from there, and hella good fashion finds, I’m pretty confident CM has managed to boost NYC travel interest from local Torontonians.
 
Checkity it out at thinkcontra.com. Keep killin it Trung and MILA!
 
> images de thinkcontra.com

 
Just une slight shoutout to ION Magazine – they’ve nabbed Lykke Li for the front cover of this month’s issue (pretty rad timing as she just did a great show in Toronto early February, and has been making waves with Aritzia as of late). Pick up a copy at your local hip spot (aka in Toronto that would be near every store down Queen West), or check it out online HERE.
 
> image grappled from ionmagazine.ca

 
This is bloc giving some BLOCK love – THE BLOCK (alright this is starting to sound a bit much in one sentence) MAGAZINE is something that came upon me and allowed me a double take. The imagery is stark yet bold, avant garde and high-end, and has me staring at the intricately styled editorial shots. Somehow it’s managed to capture modern, classic, and street sentiments. For example, think DKNY versus Onitsuka Tiger (Asics) and Miss Sixty as avid advertisers.
 
Give in to the gloss and freshness of print – everyone needs …

 
Hey Darlins,
 
You knew it was coming – another issue and more words from me in ION MAGAZINE’s February Issue (Issue #54). Read up on my coverage of MILLBURN (what a smashing guy by the by) in this issue. Mon article is on pages 20-21.
 
Notice anything new? ION’s got a new logo, new look, and new format on their website (www.ionmagazine.ca). Ch-ch-ch-ch-check it out.
 
> images from ionmagazine.ca

 
Have any leftover party dresses from the season that you have no clue what to do with? Erm, can’t help you. But I can share with you my favourite eye candy of the moment – Shopbop is completely my number one go-to for gorgeous clothing ogling, and it should be the same for you (well, if you’re a girl that is. Guys – revolveclothing is your homeboy).
 
Check out their guide to restyling your dresses (no words from me, just pictures – it’s enough, trust me).

 
I’m loving their holiday pictures – makes me want to mix it up a little more, my wardrobe is hiding out a tad and a half. Take a look at how they’re saying hello to the online community.
 
> image from aritzia.com/hello

 
Just another friendly neighbourhood update – I’ve had a really busy weekend filled with snapping photos, droppin’ coin, and catching up on some necessary online presence. One of them being dose.ca – check out a new article that I have up on there (erm, can you spot grammar izzues? Please don’t).
 
Enjoy!

 
I know you want them goodies. Okay that’s the first and last r+b reference I make for awhile – but aside from that, one of Toronto’s slickest has put out another edition – CONTRA MAG is out again with their newest edition “goodies”, detailing the freshest and most delish in sneaks, blogs, tech, dvds, and everything cool that you could possibly want to read about.
 
This issue is really rich in dramatic black and white photography and as always, delivers some really creative and avante-garde styling. I’m also loving the wrap-up …