Ipsos Breakfast

Ipsos is a worldwide market research company that does everything from trending to surveys and everything in between. Ipsos is dedicated to a single line of work: survey-based research. Ipsos is divided into five areas of specialization. For the past thirty years we have been loyal to this unique positioning, which has made Ipsos one of the leaders in the research industry. They are kind of a big deal.

I have been involved with the glitzy fun side of marketing, public relations, sampling, promotions and wom for the last 10 years of my life and imagine my surprise when they asked to interview me fall 08 in Toronto for a North American Trend report!  I went in to their office on Bloor and answered questions for about an hour and that was it. I didn’t think much of it until I got this email.  It invited me to come to the Trend Observer presentation breakfast. ^_^

trendsetter! yay!

It’s really an honour to be acknowledged as an early-adopter in trends by such a prestigious marketing company. Merci! Thank you! Gracias!

Some of the consumer trends, as presented by Stephanie Cooper, the vice president of Ipsos Reid:

Trend 1: classic form + better

This trend is about taking a known form and adding features to make it better.

Polariods —— now with a printer!

90210 —— now with multicultural cast!

Vespa —— now with more power!

Trend 2: technology in action

This trend takes the connected @ home concept to what they call the open cocoon. This is the person who is on the go, no fixed address and always

mobile. Fluidity between work and life and not tethered to the computer

Trend 3: everyday spirituality

Finding that we own to much stuff and it impedes our happiness, clearing mental clutter and freeing ourselves.  *read Peter Walsh*

Trend 4: iLead the way
This is amazing and it begins with experimentation, independence and self sufficiency. *read This book will save your life*


Trend 5: iImpact
Talked about the neon light unlighters in France and people who take matters into their own hands and setting an agenda. Like the TV show Dexter, Radiohead and Google’s project http://www.project10tothe100.com/

Trend 6: Responsibility
The responsible and conscious consumer who uses money as a tool and buying more quality items. Me and mine mentality, favouring national and local products

They are looking for Trendsetters in NY, Toronto, LA and everywhere else in the world! If you are interested in participating in the Trend Observer 2010, leave me a message and I will send you the right direction!

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Jumpin for Jumpsuits!

Shay Shay and I both love jumpsuits! Come fall, it’s time to trade in your tapered ones for the wide leg ones. 

Shannae rocking a jumpsuit at WWW Literary Journey 08

me loving my jumpsuit

Jumpsuits are soooooo cute, unless you have to pee. But i love them anyway! 

Strapless and wideleg is the way to go this season in jumpsuits. You will find them in various silk and jersey blends this season.

how gorge is this one from ASOS

the Yvonne Jumpsuit -awww, named after me from the lovely Brazen Hussy

You are rock it even if you are short! Look how Eva does it.

There is something incredibly sexy about a one-piece. It is an easy outfit to accessorize and really stand out when everyone is in a cocktail dress. Great idea for all those holiday parties you have coming up!

Would you ever rock a jumpsuit?

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Doggy Halloween

It’s almost be 4 years since I bought Lia her first little bunny costume for Halloween which she hated.  Last year, I thought it would be funny to dress Jacob up as a French Maid. LOL only for 5 minutes.

So since then dressing up Jacob for Halloween is never my priority but I was searching online and BHAHAHAHA is all i have to say!

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Gossip Girl

I have a severe love\hate relationship to this show. I love Jenny Humphrey more and more… and I hateeeeeee Dan more and more… He is the antithesis of what I want in a guy..! Watching this show is so entertaining but gossip is destructive. It’s one of those things that is okay, unless it happens to you. But dramas aside, I am happy to know that I have my B and S!  Bella and Shay that is!  Love them to pieces. Gossip Girl style

I want to talk about real GOSSIP.  So I was talking to this guy and this girl and apparently this girl heard from someone that this guys likes her and it was the same guy I was talking to and that she thinks there is a chance for them too. AH!  The frustrations that brew and jealousy and insecurities that it evoked. Gossip is not good for anyone. No matter how confident you are and how secure your situation is…. gossip is like the that trace of peanut that will cause you to break into hives and could kill you. So rest gossip aside and live your life. What people think of you is none of your business.  Gossip destroys lives and trust and bonds! We are not on TV… and this drama is not for everyday life. Do you watch the show? Do you love it?

What one event made you realize that there is no value in gossip?

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Rock It or Drop It?

Dare to be different…

“we wanted the face to look healthy and strong”- Diane Kendal 

 How you can do it: sketch tiny upward flicks over both eyebrows. 

“this look is all about the eyebrow”- Diane Kendal

Alexander Wang Spring 2010: Photos courtesy of style.com! 

A little really does go a long long way. The makeup artist behind this genius little trick is Diane Kendal. She said she brushed the brows upward, then used MAC Fling/Lingering Brow Pencils to “enhance their weight” .

I am loving this look! Tricky part is making it work… gotta make it work!

Apparently she didn’t use any mascara during the entire show…

So would you rock this look?

*kisses*

Bella

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Love the image in all its forms!

A picture is truly worth a thousand words! The images below speak volumes without saying a word; Some serious intensity going on! It just amazes how someone can capture something intangible. I mean how do you capture intensity? Ask Nicolas Evariste, a 24 year old from Granville, Normandy.
He is many things including a graphic designer and a DOPE photographer! He began exploring photography back in 2006 and “was quickly attracted by black and white and square format.”

It looks like it’s about to step out…

Awww… i heart this one!

I carry a strong interest in landscape photography of my area, in macro and in animals photography too.”

“Photography, but not only … Indeed, I am passionate about everything related to the picture … Graphic designer by trade, I am also fanatical about painting, cinema, or literature. I like the image in all its forms!”

I’ve always admired photographers… Amateur or Professional it doesn’t matter; I like to see the world through different people’s eyes. Two photographers can take a picture of the same thing, but have totally different interpretations… there must be some magical process that goes on right before that *click*
Click Here to see more of Nicolas’ work!

If you’re a dope photographer, just wanna share some of your work or wanna shoot us *wink wink*; send images to bella@heydoyou.com.

*kisses*

Bella 
ps: speaking of dope photographers, shoutout to SEVENPOUNDS photographers *muah!*

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beau*ties

Hello loveliesss… Bella and I are soooo excited for our hot spot this Friday… BEAU*TIES!!! This will be my first official time, but I can’t wait to see all the gorg, fashionable people decked out in Euro gear to the fullest!!! I can’t waiiiiit!!! Are you meeting us there or what???!!!

BEAU*TIES ~ The Usual is Not Suitable

Friday October 16th @ Maro (135 Liberty Street, Toronto)

Strict Style Code Enforced:

Men~stylish & sheek; ALL men must wear a collared shirt & tie, fitted pants/jeans, no athletic footwear – stylish euro footwear permitted.

Ladies~sexy, sophisticated & chic (no jeans allowed)

check it out on facebook

beau*ties: june 30, 2009 from Justin Borja on Vimeo.

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Fifi Lapin

The sun never stops shining in LA. I might have to grab this for what they call ‘Fall’ here. HA HA HA. It was 22 degrees this morning and I saw people wearing wool scarves, Northface jackets and sweaters and toques. No joke. I got my eye on this little number.

Kinda love it! Buy it here

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Cucumber Water

Spa lovers and normal people alike know the benefits of drinking lots and lots of water. My grandma has a tough time with this because she said she doesn’t want to have to go pee all the time!  Other people have a hard time with this because they don’t like the taste of water.  Well, I love to drink bottle water, especially Dasani – it’s kind of sweet. But here are some great ways to jazz up your water and hopefully increase your water intake. Your skin and organs will thank you later.  Hi cucumber and goodbye lemon!

Water is so so so important and here are some ways to help you drink more!

A very smart lady by the name of Kim Vallee is all about ‘Spa Water Recipes’. So here are some of her favorite recipes + pics

Cut 10 cucumber slices for one branch of fresh rosemary.
Put the cucumber and rosemary in a pitch.
Fill the half of the pitcher with ice cubes. Fill with water.
Let it macerate in the fridge for 24 hours before serving

Slice one orange.
Spread some lemon juice on 2-3 slices of green apple
Put the apple, the orange, and half a lemon juice in a large pitcher.
Fill the half of the pitcher with ice cubes.
Fill with water.
Let it rest 24 hours in the fridge before serving.

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New Face

I am so excited to be your guest blogger this month!

October is one of my favourite months for so many reasons. The brilliant coloured leaves, turkey dinner with family and friends and of course it has one of the most entertaining nights of the year … Halloween.

As Yvonne mentioned, my name is Wendy and I am passionate about design and enjoy bringing ideas to reality. I like to express myself through creative outlets and would love to share some of the crafty design solutions I come across this month with you.

I enjoy reading, writing and music of all kinds, some of which include, Amanda Marshall, Beyonce, Lynard Skynard, Sarah Brightman, Heart, Akon (what a producer), Deadmau5, Madonna, Shania Twain, and the list goes on. There is nothing better than belting out a tune or two, and at times ‘breaking it down’ like Cameron Diaz in Charlie’s Angels.

I look forward to sharing all the questions and ideas I have running through my mind and I encourage you to post your thoughts or comments on all topics. Hopefully as you get to know me through my blogs, I can get to know you too.

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