IN AN ARITZIA NEAR U

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So about a month ago, I headed over to Aritzia’s head offices in Gastown to take part in a photo shoot that was inspired by a recent editorial Mario Testino did for W. The theme was ‘bad girl’ mugshots, which famously included Daisy Lowe and Peaches Geldof. I was in makeup and hair for about an hour and half–the hair was probably the longest: teasing, crimping, ironing, and curling my usually stick-straight locks into a Bride-of-Frankenstein esque bouffant! How fun!

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Anyways, these photos are currently showcased in Aritzia store windows in Canada and the US. I must say: it’s mighty surreal to see an almost life-size photo of yourself in a store you used to work at. :P An old coworker was telling my gf the other day: ‘I put up Vanessa’s face last night !!’  Hahah.

28 Comments to IN AN ARITZIA NEAR U

  1. by Jenny

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:25 am

    These are super cool!!! I’ll def check them out the next time I’m there. How long did it take to do your hair/makeup?

  2. by Vanessa

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Jenny,
    It took 1.5 hours in total. Most of it was doing my hair. Makeup took almost no time, but there were touch ups through the actual shoot :D
    V

  3. by dv

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:32 am

    another vancouver girl?!

  4. by Vanessa

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:39 am

    DV!
    Yes, I’m a true Vancouverite–born and raised here! Do you live here too?
    xx
    V

  5. by John

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Ha! That’s awesome and those photos are great. Congrats!

    J.

  6. by Vanessa

    On June 30, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Thanks J!
    V

  7. by Lauren

    On June 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Brilliant photo lol and how fun! I bet when your hair was completed and you saw the reflection you were like whoa it’s big!!!

  8. by DZZY

    On June 30, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    ooh! congrats, that is such an honour! im from vancouver too…ill look out for it next time im around the store! in fact, i saw you come into h&m a few weeks ago (thats where i work!) but i was too shy to say hello, teehee.
    xo

  9. by La Dauphine

    On June 30, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    So cool! Sounds like a lot of fun and the pictures are great.

    http://ladauphinestyle.blogspot.com

  10. by Phoebe rose

    On July 1, 2009 at 4:38 am

    Great photo…your hair looks amazing!

    http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com/

  11. by Ore

    On July 1, 2009 at 7:10 am

    You look SO good!!

    http://lipstickboudoir.blogspot.com/

  12. by Vanessa

    On July 1, 2009 at 9:21 am

    DZ,
    You need to come and say hi next time!!!! H&M is one of my haunts in the city…heh heh.
    xx
    V

  13. by Vanessa

    On July 1, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Awww, thanks Ore!!!
    xx
    V

  14. by Brooke

    On July 1, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    No way! You’re from Vancouver? How did i not figure that out already. I’m a Vancouver girl too I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for you next time im out shopping. Love the blog!

  15. by Vanessa

    On July 1, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Hi Brook!
    Yes I’m from Vancouver…I guess it’s kinda hard to tell…but by the sheer amount of basics I own from Aritzia, I thought that would tip off Vancouver girls right away!!
    You should totally give me a shout if you see me wandering around the mall or in some of my other haunts!
    xx
    V

  16. by Vanessa

    On July 1, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    Lauren,
    To be perfectly honest, I was SHOCKED. There were no mirrors around when we were doing hair and makeup. So I only saw myself when i put on the outfit in the bathroom. the hairdresser kept on saying: ‘I’m so sorry about destroying your beautiful hair’. haha, kinda scary.
    xx
    V

  17. by Jenny H

    On July 2, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    ahhhhh that is so cool!
    you look gorgeousss

  18. by Vanessa

    On July 2, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Aww thanks Jenny!
    I was kinda scared of my own photo–I look like a real thug!
    Channeling my inner chola: the theme behind my makeup :P
    xx
    V

  19. by Raez

    On July 3, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    hot! will be looking out for you, that boufant is the shit!

    xx raez

  20. by Vanessa

    On July 4, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I know. the hair is pretty sick. five inches of glorious teased/crimped/curled hair :P
    xx
    V

  21. by victoria

    On July 11, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    hey, I just saw you at my Aritzia! thats so exciting! Love suppourting Canadian fashion bloggers!

    http://fashionnuggettte.blogspot.com/

  22. by Vanessa

    On July 13, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Hey Victoria!
    I know it’s strange isn’t it? I showed my grandma the other day and she didn’t even recognize me. She did however recommend that i wear my hair and make up like I did in the photos ‘every day’. Hahaha….love grandma….
    xx
    V

  23. by Hannah

    On July 20, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    OMG! I saw those pics at the Aritzia on Robson! I’m not sure if I saw you, cause I wasn’t paying that much attention, lol. But that’s so cool!

  24. by Vanessa

    On July 21, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    Oh hey! I think I’m in Aritzia Base’s window? Say hello next time!!
    xx
    V

  25. by Hannah

    On July 24, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Yeah, you are! I saw it :) So awesome, I will!

  26. by Jess

    On September 25, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    When I went by Aritzia a few times in Vancouver I saw your picture and damn girl you looked goood :) ! How long did it take them to do all the preps for the photo?

    P.S.- I’m also a Vancouverite!

  27. by Vanessa

    On September 26, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Hey Jess!!
    Thanksss.
    I’m trying to get my hands on those posters…but have yet to find anyone that can help me with it :(
    see ya around!!
    xx
    V

  28. by nina

    On January 7, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Hi!
    Love your blog! and the outfits! Glad to see another aritzia staff member! haha I used to work there as well!

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