Current inspirations, musings and wanderings, a peek behind the curtains of Slow Dance Studio (and life, because it’s all kind of intertwined at this point). We’ll share some peeks at what we’re working on, what we’re loving and who we’re crushing on (but not like, in a creepy way). There will definitely be some teaching moments, a look at our creative process (yes, the messy side too), and some real talk around what running a creative business really looks like. Sometimes it’ll get a bit personal, and other times, you’ll walk away inspired, or maybe with a new skill or way of looking at things.
Last week I had the opportunity to jet off to NYC for a hot minute (read: under 48 hrs) to attend the National Stationary Show with Alex. I'm always up for an adventure and have a hard time passing up any opportunity to travel, so it was the perfect excuse.
Read More01 // Last weekend a friend and I were flipping through inspiration boards and talking wedding details and dress designs. We're getting married within weeks of each other next summer, and so it's been fun to start going through the process together, though it still feels very far away. We ended up on the Dress Theory blog, and I immediately fell in love with this dreamy shoot and its stunning simplicity. Romantic and not-too-fussy, the dress itself is such a beauty, but it was the photography and beautiful light that had me swooning.
Read MoreThere's something especially magical about behind the scenes photos, capturing the imperfect beauty of what goes on in the background and giving us a peek at what we normally don't have access to.
Read More1 // These backstage photos from the Reem Acra fall bridal collection a few years ago resurface every now and then and always leave me dreaming up how I can incorporate more florals and fairy lights into my world. The soft, glowing light, the delicate pairing with layers of lace and tulle... so dreamy. There's always something so magical about behind the scenes photos, giving a peek into a world that we don't usually have access to, and this collection tells such a beautiful story.
Read More01 // This shot combines a few of my favourite styling elements: a desert location (on my list of dream shoots for awhile now), iridescent sequins, and the juxtaposition of an unexpected detail, in this case Converse paired with the showstopping dress.
Read More01 // I recently came across this Las Vegas wedding shoot again , and I couldn't help but take another peek at it. Its got such a badass, rock n' roll vibe, and you just know that the whole thing is very them. I'm always a sucker for a good sequin-and-converse combo, especially set against a desert backdrop like this one.
Read MoreWhether it's an outfit, a design project or an interior space, I love starting with a clean and simple palette of black and white. It's the perfect base, allowing you to play more with texture, shape and placement before you focus on the rest of the colour palette bring in the rest of the elements.
Read More01 // Currently at the top of my covet list: The Stardust, a perfectly pink wool felt hat from Lack of Color. Because is there really a more stylish way to hide bad hair days?
Read MoreToronto Fashion Week hit the city a couple of weeks ago, and to rep Bicyclette, we sent Abby to the tents this season and had her capture some of her favourite designers that we thought fit with the Bicyclette brand. Spring was always my favourite season to buy for when I had the boutique, and I share the same sentiment when it comes to the runway shows, whether we're pulling inspiration from the collections, or starting to think about our own styling projects for upcoming seasons.
Read More01 // This image has been on my inspiration board forever, as I love the type treatment and the mix between the serif and the handwritten font, and recently I've been playing around a similar idea for the new Bicyclette site.
Read MoreI tend to collect ideas for photo shoots, building upon a theme and collecting inspiration until all the pieces fall into place and allow me to finally bring the dream to life when the time is right.
The world of ballerinas never ceases to intrigue me, the beauty of the movements, the intricacy of the costumes, imagining a glimpse into their lives as ballerinas-off-duty.
Read More01 // I love design projects where a pre-existing brand is reimagined, and this Harper's Bazaar redesign caught my eye, with it's simple black and white type juxtaposed with dreamy, high fashion imagery. I would totally pick this up if I saw it on the newsstand, and I love that though it's a modern take on the magazine, it also has nods to minimalism design styles from the past.
Read MoreThere's a lot of inspiration to be found within the bridal industry, and I'm constantly turning to the pages of magazines and curated Pinterest boards to pick out my favourite pieces and gather styling ideas for future projects or just to keep at the back of my mind. And though I've seen many a wedding dress that I like for this reason or that, it's rare that I pay attention to the designer specifically, instead finding myself more drawn to the silhouette or a specific detail.
Read More01 // I don't think I've ever been as obsessed with shelving options as I have been over the past few weeks as we get ready for the move. We're going to give ourselves a little bit of time to settle in before making all of the decor decisions, and have a lot of items on our wishlist that we still need to hunt down, but one thing we've definitely settled on is a wall of picture ledges. I love the gallery wall effect that they have, while being a little less permanent and leaving lots of room to play around. And the black and white with pops of hot pink shown here? Pretty perfect in my books.
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