Archive for August, 2010

Fashion Bulletin: Fall Trends We Covet

Out with summer, in with fall. Brill’s inspiration for the new season:

Desia: I LOVE 50’s fashions- classic, elegant and feminine- I am excited to wear dresses that cinch at the waist and flare in the skirt – I will continue searching for the perfect crimson to stain my lips; camels and nudes will replace chocolate and charcoal and black will be highlighted with hits of navy and cobalt – fall 2010 here I come.

Donna Karan via Allure.com

Kate: Favourite fall trend is fur. Everyone from Fendi and Lanvin to Chanel and Burberry showcased amazing fur pieces that were absolutely drool worthy for fall. While these looks are a little out of my price range, I can’t wait to see what alternatives are available at Esprit, H&M and Zara.


Runway: Chanel via Style.com

Real Life: Joe Zee via Style.com

Sherrill: The camel coat. It is the perfect neutral to pull together any look. Although the camel coat is always a staple in cold months this season you can update the chic staple by looking for something with a menswear feel to it.

LUNDSTRÖM

Lisa: Spending much of my working life in a black ensemble, I am really looking forward to incorporating the vibrant and exotic prints that we are seeing for fall/winter – I love, love, love Proenza Shouler’s bold mixing of patterns and Zac Posen’s feminine prints.

Zac Posen via Style.com

Ashley: Uniform dressing. Collegiate with a twist, a la Proenza Schouler. Jackets. The perfect trench. Knee socks. Collared shirts. Penny loafers for day and sky high wedges for night.

Proenza Schouler

Jura: This season I love lace-up booties and chunky cone heels – these ones seen by Jerome C. Rousseau are to die for.

Jerome C. Rousseau via Style.com

What are your fall must-haves? Tweet us!

Cheers,

The Brill Team

Brill on the Go: Our Favourite Social Media Apps

Once asked what item we feel naked without, we were all very quick to respond, “Our mobile phones!” Spoken like true PR girls. Here’s a roundup of our favourite apps:

Elle Canada

Get your dose of celebrity gossip, fashion, horoscope, and photos delivered daily to you while you’re on the go.

Style.com

Downloaded the newest ready-to-wear and couture shows, exclusive party photos, and the Style File blog.

NOW’s Toronto Restaurant Guide

The essential tool for dining out in Toronto. Browse restaurants all over the city using GPS technology. Search by neighbourhood, cuisine, price range, or NOW rating. We love this app for finding new eateries on the go, especially when meeting with clients and colleagues.

Flickr

Shoot, upload, and share photo and videos. This app makes it easy to instantly update and manage your sets unplugged.

Mashable

The bible for social media, Mashable’s official mobile application deliveres the latest web 2.0 focused content. Social media fiend? Adjust your settings for push notifications to get up-to-the-minute news and trends.

And for the Blackberry user: the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, as we call it) has released a must-have app that allows you to browse films, get the latest news, and create your own screening schedule. Download now!

Cheers,

The Brill Team

Brill About Town | Toronto | Tommy Ton Does T.O.

Toronto’s own Tommy Ton has become synonymous with the concept of street style blogging. Ton has worked his way up the ranks to bring his blog JAK & JIL to the forefront of the blogosphere. We’ve been following his work from the beginning and are über proud of our hometown treasure.

Tommy Ton behind the lens

JAK & JIL serves up a healthy dose of fashion at its finest: the editors, the models off-duty, and the stylists whose looks we crave. From New York to London, Milan to Paris, Mr. Ton is back in Toronto and Holt Renfrew is celebrating in a big way with a photo exhibit in their expertly curated shoe department – where else?

Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON M4W 1A1

Exhibit runs to Monday, August 30, 2010

Cheers,

The Brill Team

Quelles seront les tendances aux Fêtes 2010?

Il fait presque 40˚C dehors, mais entrez chez Brill Communications et vous vous croiriez un 24 décembre! Sapins, lumières, décorations rouges, vertes et argent et cantiques de Noël (pour un peu d’atmosphère) : on présente un avant-goût des collections des Fêtes. C’est ce qui arrive quand on opère dans le monde de la mode et de la beauté…

Alors, quelles seront les tendances aux Fêtes 2010? On ne peut pas tout révéler, évidemment, mais voici tout de même quelques indices…

Des paillettes, il y en aura partout! Sur les robes, les foulards, les sacs…même sur vos ongles. Pour les couleurs, attendez-vous à du noir (on s’y attendait un peu, à celle–là), mais aussi des tons de bleu sarcelle et de bourgogne.

Les motifs de peau de serpent, imprimés sur les foulards ou en relief sur les accessoires de cuir.

Finalement, les chaussures aux bouts arrondis ont toujours la cote et du côté de la coiffure, le chignon, c’est toujours chic!

Les hits de la journée:

Les vernis à ongles tout en paillettes « Boom Boom Pow » et « Today Was a Fairytale” de Deborah Lippmann – attention, on va se les arracher!

Les sacs à motifs de léopard de chez Danier

Les bottes matelassées « Tiksi » de ECCO

Les chandails à motifs Fair Isle de chez Esprit

Le shampooing sec de Oribe

Et maintenant, vous avez 5 mois pour commencer votre shopping des Fêtes!

Bonne chance!

Ciao,

L’équipe Brill

Fashion Bulletin: In My Bag | Lisa

Meet Lisa Kruger. She’s been in the Brill mix for almost four years now and really knows her way around the PR landscape. Some may even call her a PR ninja. Take a peek inside her bag as she reveals her everyday must-haves:

  • Bag: Chanel
  • Robert Marc frames from Josephson Opticians
  • Winterfresh Altoids
  • Stila Convertible Colour compact
  • Blackberry
  • Keys
  • LypSyl
  • Business cards
  • Sharpie fine tip pen
  • Carry Clean dental floss

What are your must-haves? Tweet us.

Cheers,

The Brill Team

Brill About Town | Toronto | Enoteca Sociale

I finally made my way to Enoteca Sociale, the west end Italian eatery I’d been dying to try. Party of four, please and thank you! We didn’t make reservations but the queue wasn’t as long as I had expected (whispers of 90+ minutes). The hostess in the leopard print tunic and black Audrey skinnies greeted us warmly, “The wait time is 30-40 minutes but I can take down your name and number and suggest Brockton General for drinks across the street.”

Fancy that. A glass of pinot grigio later and we were seated on the patio – because dining alfresco is the only way. The patio was quaint but lively; think large full trees with a canopy effect and tiny white lights strung from the branches, blue and white gingham napkins, and a neighbourhood vibe.

The waiter promptly brought us a round of Prosecco (summer sip of choice) and shared his recommendations. I ordered the spaghetti cacio e pepe; flavourful and cooked perfectly il dente. I highly suggest indulging in the cheese menu – it is Nonna’s specialty after all.

Tried tested and true:

  • Benedictine bleu
  • Chevre noir
  • Rocchetta
  • Moliterno
  • San Pietro

After dinner we were treated to a tour of Enoteca Sociale‘s infamous cheese cave – a chilled room where they age selected flavours. I told you, this place is serious about cheese. Enoteca Sociale is the perfect spot for a group gathering or a first date. Delizioso!

Enoteca Sociale

1288 Dundas St. W.

Toronto, ON M6J 1X7

Cheers,

Ashley

The Brill Team

Sale Alert: Philip Sparks Summer Clearance Sale

What more could you ask for? This is the perfect opportunity to turn up the dapper factor in your wardrobe. Philip Sparks has made his mark in menswear is known for his debonair touch. Mark your calendars, not a moment too soon – this sale only runs for two days. Tip: we love a man in a bow tie.

Happy Shopping,

The Brill Team

Question pour vous…

Qu’ont en commun Kiss My Face, le camping et l’organisme caritatif Seeds of Peace? Facile! Du savon.

Comment ça? Eh bien, voici: Kiss My Face, dont les produits de beauté naturels et bio sont très courus, vient de lancer un tout nouveau savon sur le marché: le savon de Castille tout usage 100% naturel, également appelé Peace Soap.

Ce savon, on peut l’utiliser pour se nettoyer de la tête aux pieds, mais aussi pour faire la vaisselle, laver les légumes, et plus encore. Il est donc idéal pour apporter en camping, d’autant plus qu’il est biodégradable. On économise de l’espace, et sur les produits nettoyants. Et il sent si bon…

Mais la vraie prime qui vient avec l’achat du Peace Soap, la voici: Kiss My Face remet 10% des profits de la vente de ce savon à l’organisme caritatif Seeds of Peace, qui rassemble des adolescents d’origines ennemies dans un camp de vacances au Maine (É-U) et leur enseigne la compassion, la tolérance et la compréhension, tout en leur offrant une formation de leadership et en résolution de conflits.

Bref, un savon qui « sème la paix ».

Salut!

L’Équipe Brill