If there is one thing that I learned last night, it’s that being ‘fashionably late’ is not being 3 hours late. We took forever to get ready and when myself and my friend Natasha arrived at the Abozzo Gallery to celebrate the launch of Novella magazine, we found fellow blogger and style guru Melina Morry (aka the Lady-Like Leopard) outside the building as well. It was perfect timing, and it made me feel not so bad about being late. But when we made our way inside the party, we discovered that we had missed the food, runway shows, the best of the bar (beer was the only thing remaining), and supermodel/cover-star Stacey McKenzie’s appearance. I guess that’s what we get for being so late…
The fabulous Melina Morry, woman behind my fave blog The Lady-Like Leopard.
Myself and my date/ best friend Natasha Mendicino.
Nonetheless, the Novella launch party was a glamorous affair with the gallery filled with bloggers, designers, writers, and fashionistas. Purple lights illuminated the room as people danced and worked the runway for fun. Images from Stacey McKenzie’s spread were projected onto the white walls for everyone to admire. The crowd was full of fabulously dressed people and I met great entrepreneurs and heard of lots of exciting new fashion ideas including Canada’s upcoming first fashion business conference, a new app called StyleID that informs you of costumes on your favorite TV show, and much more.
Posing with Novella cover girl Stacey McKenzie and skincare and beauty expert, Monique Enriquez
I was extremely lucky to have been invited by the wonderful and beautiful Monique Enriquez, her and the rest of the Novella team threw a great launch party. A special shout out goes to Just Sultan for dressing me up in one of his amazing bow ties.
My beautiful Just Sultan bow tie
I look forward to seeing what Novella has in store for Toronto, and I look forward to their next party in December (and I have promised myself that I will NOT be late for this one!)
Stay fabulous,
Dakota
the Gypsy prince of fashion ♕ 