International Women’s Day is something that really inspires me. Though I cannot know what it’s like to be a woman in this world, especially with everything happening right now, I am inspired by the women in my life who have shaped me. My mother has the most consistent woman in my life and has helped me learn that life isn’t always fair, but that I can persevere no matter what comes my way. Catherine has helped to keep me kind in the face of situations that could have made me an angry and bitter person. She is as close to a sibling as she can be and knows me more than anyone else, and I could never express how much she inspires me to be better everyday. The powerful women of Do The Daniel show me the strength they each offer in this big beautiful world and their ability to navigate their respective lives while bringing their voice to our brand bring a tear to my eye. Let’s of course not forget my niece Rebecca. At three years old, she represents the future and all the possibilities it holds for women around the world. Continue reading “Sharing Inspiration with My Niece”
Takashi Murakami’s “The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg”
Recently, we were invited to the Vancouver Art Gallery for a private preview of their newest exhibition, Takashi Murakami’s, “The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg”, which has taken over the Vancouver Art Gallery. Walking up to the Vancouver Art Gallery, from blocks away, you could literally see Murakami’s Octopus motif wrapping around the entirety of the building.
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The Power of Red
I love a red lip – it’s so chic and strong, and such a statement. Remember some of the most iconic women in film sporting a sumptuous red lip? Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind or Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Cane Kowalczyk in Some Like it Hot? Maybe Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowes in Cabaret, or Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Speaking of this iconic part live-action, part animated film, did you know that Jessica Rabbit often comes out on top in lists of the sexiest cartoon characters of time? It would not surprise me if she even makes an appearance on adult websites such as cartoonporno.xxx. But then what about, Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman? How about Mena Suvari as Angela Hayes in American Beauty or the stunning Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde? Or one of my all-time favourites, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns (because yes, I’m a huge superhero nerd).
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors
How do I start to describe the experience of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors that is currently on exhibit at the AGO in Toronto? One Word: VAST.
I had the pleasure of seeing this exhibit in Los Angeles and Toronto. While both are distinguishable and stand on their own, they both embodies the same elements and of course showcased the same 6 infinity rooms. An instagramer’s paradise, these mirrored rooms give the illusion of a never-ending depth and infinite reach. Continue reading “Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors”