MIA Notice

I just wanted to post an update notifying all our readers that The Conveyor Belt will be back to normal soon! With summer, a couple of personal losses, having to find a new home in Vancouver (not an easy task), and an upcoming camping trip, it’s been difficult to update daily as I so faithfully did before.

If you’re headed up to the Pemberton Festival this weekend, I think that:
A) you’re looney tunes, and
B) you must go find the Mondo Spider guys. They’re taking their 1,600 lb steel spider machine to the festival for all 40,000 fans to enjoy, so don’t miss it.

I am heading up to Cariboo Country for a couple of weeks with family and friends to fish, relax and put my head back on straight - but if I weren’t leaving this weekend I would certainly be enticed to snake my way through the Sea to Sky to see artists like Black Mountain, Buck 65, MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, and Metric up at Pemberton. I also would have left this morning to avoid the intense weekend traffic - good luck to whoever braves those roads! You could probably walk there faster than you could drive.

Also, please remember to keep voting for the FASHION Magazine Reporter Search - I will be away for the rest of the competition and won’t be able to remind folks to vote every day! It’s been a close race between Craig Long and myself for the Vancouver reporter position…so good luck to us both, we certainly need it!

Keep checking back, as Pariya and Carleen are still kicking around and have some interesting pieces to post in the near future. I hope everyone is enjoying some sunshine, wherever you are.

Profile on Miss604

The legendary Miss604, aka Rebecca Bollwitt, has published a profile on me regarding Vancouver blogging and my quest to become an online reporter for FASHION Magazine. If you want to learn a little more about me, Vancouver fashion, and the FASHION Magazine competition you should swing by her site and check out our Q&A session!

Dominic Designs Site Launch and Sale

My girl Nikki from Dominic Designs just relaunched her site, and it’s all shiny and new with some great new photographs (you might recognize one of the models). To celebrate, you can enjoy 25% off all online orders until the end of July.

Nikki uses beautiful reclaimed wood and leather offcuts within her collection, so you can reassure yourself that you’re making an eco-minded choice when you shop Dominic.  I am a huge fan of the Dominique earrings and matching necklace (wear mine all the time).  Nikki mixes and matches her chains and wood, so I actually have a few of the same styles in various colours since I love them so!

*Unrelated PS* Please don’t forget to vote for me for the FASHION Magazine Reporter Search.  Bookmark the link and vote every day for the rest of the month!

Vote for FASHION

I posted on the call for submissions months ago, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve been selected as one of 20 finalists across Canada who is up for a job with FASHION Magazine!

Force Four Looking for Stylist

A producer at Force Four asked me to forward this on to my readers, so here you are!

SEEKING DYNAMIC STYLIST TO CO-HOST TELEVISION SERIES!
Award-winning production company Force Four Entertainment is seeking an ENERGETIC STYLIST to co-host their new national television series for the W Network. The series is based on the principles of Personal Branding and titled THE REAL YOU.  Force Four has over 24 years of experience creating lifestyle and documentary programming.

In each episode of THE REAL YOU, our DYNAMIC STYLIST works with a Personal Branding Expert, and comes to the rescue of a woman who is unhappy with her life and stuck in a rut. Our INSIGHTFUL STYLIST helps clients transform from the inside out by creating a personal style for women based on their authentic selves.  Our EXPERT STYLIST help clients discover and ultimately live their true style while teaching the skills necessary for women to achieve their newly defined look.

The series involves a compelling Canadian CO-HOST who:
•       Is a professional stylist.
•       Has the experience and tools needed to help women discover their true style.
•       Is comfortable using women’s true passions, talents and desires to achieve an individual style or “brand package” that represents who that woman truly is.
•       Can think “outside the box,” is energetic and extremely creative.

‘THE TRANSFORMATION’
This series is based on the concept of Personal Branding. Living one’s brand is challenging – it could mean discovering that the life one is living, the job one is holding, and the values one has been aspiring to, are completely wrong for them. In the end the subject may discover that her current job is not at all what her inner self desires.  She discovers talents she never knew she had.  She finds a style that reveals her true image.  She may even decide to find a new man – one who brings out the best in her.

The EXPERT STYLIST is not afraid to tell it like it is. The STYLIST believes that people should not conform to expectations, but instead can draw out each woman’s inner passions and truth to create a look that is perfect for her.  The STYLIST is not afraid to break conventional fashion rules to achieve this.

SUBMISSIONS:
If this opportunity interests you, please send us a photo, resume, demo and/or television appearances ASAP. If you have no prepared demo, please introduce yourself to us on camera in under 10 minutes.  Preferred formats are anything we can view online, or DVD. We’re looking for applicants ASAP, and there is no guarantee we’ll review your materials if received after July 4.

All submissions can be sent to:
Attention Nicole Lawson – therealyou@forcefour.com
Force Four Entertainment
#202 – 221 E. 10th Ave.
Vancouver, BC CANADA  V5T 4V1

THE CHEAPER SHOW, Volume 8

Over 300 works of art created by over 150 artists.

Some of my favourites will be there - Fiona Garden, Kris Krug, Ken Diamond, Andre Pinces, The Dark, Wayne Webb, Eric Cairns, and The Woodpile Collective, who I bought a huge piece from in Victoria a few years ago.

The time to buy art is precisely at 7pm on June 21, because this is a one night only, once a year only affair. Huge huge huge event, so get there early.

All pieces are $200. Entry is free.

142 Water St (old Storyeum space), 7pm-12am.

THE CHEAPER SHOW

Dace Contest Winner - and SALE Announcement

The names of eligible contest entrants went in a hat and the winner of the
d a c e Alita top is Justine Ross from Richmond, BC.

Baby sling: Tot-to-go
Blanket: Hand knit by baby’s grandma
The baby was also produced locally!

As a runner-up prize to everyone else, please enjoy 25% off from d a c e ’s online store.

Discount valid until Monday, June 30. Enter promo code “CONVEYOR” at checkout.

Chloe

Chloe passed away late on Saturday night after becoming ill on Friday. She was nearly 14, and had an amazing life - lots of camping trips, walks to the park, and so much love from everyone who met her.

It’s been an incredibly hard adjustment and I’m sure it will be tough for a long time, but I think it would be an injustice to her if my sadness prevented me from doing the things that I love or if I let my grief overshadow my appreciation for the long life she had. I have an incredible support system, so thanks to my friends and family for helping me through this loss.

Chloe, August 1994 - June 2008

Break in Posting

Due to a sad and unexpected loss in my family, I need to take a break from the site for a little while.

Thanks for your support.

3 More Days to Win Dace

Get your photos in ASAP as the contest to win a free d a c e top is coming to a close on Sunday, June 15. Easy peasy contest, just sent me a photo of a piece of clothing you bought/found/made locally and you’re entered to win the Alita top, a $94 value!

Contest details here.




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