IN AN ARITZIA NEAR U
June 30th, 2009 - 28 Comments »
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!
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. 
An old coworker was telling my gf the other day: ‘I put up Vanessa’s face last night !!’ Hahah.
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?
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
V
another vancouver girl?!
DV!
Yes, I’m a true Vancouverite–born and raised here! Do you live here too?
xx
V
Ha! That’s awesome and those photos are great. Congrats!
J.
Thanks J!
V
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!!!
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
So cool! Sounds like a lot of fun and the pictures are great.
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Great photo…your hair looks amazing!
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You look SO good!!
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DZ,
You need to come and say hi next time!!!! H&M is one of my haunts in the city…heh heh.
xx
V
Awww, thanks Ore!!!
xx
V
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!
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
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
ahhhhh that is so cool!
you look gorgeousss
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
xx
V
hot! will be looking out for you, that boufant is the shit!
xx raez
I know. the hair is pretty sick. five inches of glorious teased/crimped/curled hair
xx
V
hey, I just saw you at my Aritzia! thats so exciting! Love suppourting Canadian fashion bloggers!
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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
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!
Oh hey! I think I’m in Aritzia Base’s window? Say hello next time!!
xx
V
Yeah, you are! I saw it
So awesome, I will!
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!
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
Hi!
Love your blog! and the outfits! Glad to see another aritzia staff member! haha I used to work there as well!