Get your curves noticed – vote for Canada’s Curvy Fashionista!
Canada’s own Laura Caravaggio of Lola & Gigi (gorgeous designer fashions to fit your 12+ curves) has been chosen amongst hundreds (400 to be exact!) as one of the top 20 finalists in the W Network’s Expert search.
Laura is passionate about providing designer fashions to fit women’s curves and about getting the message out there that all body shapes should be admired and appreciated. Now’s your chance to be represented and be heard - not everyone's a size six but fashionistas don't have to be! Laura is on a mission to prove it but needs the help of Canadians who are also dedicated to a love of fashion, but who also want to open minds to different body images.
Check out her video on the W Network experts search site, and if you feel inspired, please rate the video and leave a comment on what you think of having her as your next W Network expert. Who knows, you might see a different body shape in the media to help women feel good about themselves!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Vote for Lola & Gigi Founder in W Network Experts Search!!!!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Cocktail Rings this Holiday Season
Hello, my name is Laura and I'm a Cocktail Ring-o-holic!!!
I've been completely taken over with my obsession for these gorgeous re-worked vintage cocktail rings lately. They are made from vintage clip-on earrings that have been lovingly restored and made into adjustable rings by the amazing Sara at Twinkle Studio.
They add instant glitz and glamour to any outfit and I love the retro feel to them. I love them so much, I had Sara send over a selection of her "vintage gems re-styled into luxe modern jewelry" for the Lola & Gigi Holiday Party on Dec 6th.
So be there or be square!
L
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
I made the Top 20!!!
Well you could have knocked me over with a feather when I got the call from the W Network letting me know that I made the Top 20 in their Experts Search!!!! With just a day or so notice, I had to whip together my challenge - to take 2 women from day to night with just the accessories that could fit in their work tote. A cinch!
The lovely producer & camera man came to film it here in the showroom yesterday and boy was it fun. Hard work and I loved it! Closely followed up with an appearance this morning on CHCH Morning Live, my head can barely fit through the door. Where's my closeup Mr. Demille????
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
W Network Expert Search
We had such great fun shooting some footage for a series of "My Shape" videos several weeks ago that I decided to go ahead and submit a short version to the W Network Expert Search Contest.
You have until Oct 26th to view all the videos and rate them, and then the W Network chooses 20 semi-finalists who will get a shot at appearing on TV.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
PS - for a sneak peak at the "My Shapes" videos, go to lolaandgigi.blip.tv
Friday, September 5, 2008
Falling in Love with Fall!
Well we had a hoot at the Lola & Gigi fall shoot on Labour Day (yes, no rest for the well dressed!). The lovely Cindy (a former Miss Plus Canada) and the stunning Jennifer (yes, she was on X-Weighted) did an amazing job as usual.
We really felt like they were channeling one of our new fav TV shows, Mad Men, in a lot of these pics. I love the mod 60s London look that Cindy is channeling in this Melissa Masse Tammy dress and they are both totally rocking one of the biggest fall trends - the colour purple!
Many many thanks to Carolyn of Trove, the grooviest accessories store in Toronto for the loan of the gorgeous jewelery & funky hats. The looks wouldn't have been complete without them!
Props to Gary Golberg of Fast Focus Productions for his amazing artistry behind the lens.
This is just a sneak peak - much more to come!
