Monthly Archives: April 2012

Recent Addition to the Lofthouse Wardrobe

April 26, 2012 by Lofthouse

This was too good not to share! I’m the proud new owner of this beautiful mustardy coloured Maison Scotch jacket. I love it! I’ll definitely get a lot of use out of it this spring. There are still a few left at Leslie’s, Come visit me at work tomorrow and try one on!

Categories: Locations, Styles & Trends • Tags: classic, cute, fad, Fashion, fun, hood, jacket, London, maison scotch, mustard, Ontario, Richmond, Row, scotch and soda, Shopping, Spring, Style, Trends, warm, wind

Niagara Night

April 25, 2012 by Lofthouse

We spent an amazing few days in the Niagara region, one of the nights being at the Oaks hotel, overlooking the falls! Our room had a fabulous view of the falls (both Canadian and American). We were in the heart of “Clifton Hill” and had a blast kickin’ back and relaxing for an evening. Here are a few photographs of our view: Our evening consisted of dinner at Remington’s, where we polished off a bottle of red wine, from Hillebrand […]

Categories: Locations • Tags: Canada, casino, clifton, couple, date, estate, falls, fun, hill, hillebrand, hotel, married, niagara, oaks, Photographs, precipitation, Rain, relax, remingtons, room, Shopping, steak, USA, Wine

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Nails Nails Nails

April 25, 2012 by Lofthouse

Okay- definitely haven’t even painted my nails yet; however, I’m very excited for some new colours of nail polish to add to my collection! This is my first time using the American Apparel line, wishing the Ciszek sisters could paint them for me! On another “nails” note, a South American-Peru contact of mine, Alex Freundt, informed me of a creative campaign he photographed for the Peruvian brand “Jam Nails” check out his work here!

Categories: Projects (DIY), Styles & Trends • Tags: american, Apparel, fads, Fashion, London, manicure, Nail Lacquer, nail polish, Nails, Ontario, pedicure, Style, Trends

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Moulé

April 22, 2012 by Lofthouse

Moulé has boutiques located in Winnipeg (yay!), Vancouver & Portland. Moulé caters to men, women, children & home decor. My four “F’s” to describe Moulé : Fresh, Fashion Forward, & Friendly The photographs I took at Moulé were during my past visit to Winnipeg in March, so please keep in mind they have new Spring goodies in stock!

Categories: Interviews, Locations, Styles & Trends • Tags: Art, Boutique, business, children, decor, family, Fashion, forward, fresh, friendly, gifts, goodies, Home, March, Men, Moule, online, Photography, portland, Shopping, small, Spring, stock, Style, Trends, Vancouver, Winnipeg, women

Another MAD event!

April 21, 2012 by Lofthouse

I just love Winnipeg’s darling boutique Mad About Style, as well as the local videographers of Nice! Productions, mix these two together, and you get a fabulous fashion-event highlight video! Enjoy Mad About Style’s spring collection!

Categories: Locations • Tags: Boutique, bright, Camren Friesen, classic, cololur blocking, Eric Sung, fads, Fashion, flowers, garden, highlight, Mad About Style, media, models, nice, productions, Show, styles, Trends, Video, videographer, Winnipeg

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K-9 Socializing

April 18, 2012 by Lofthouse

Jesse and I took our little lady Nancy to the dog park for the first time today! We had so much fun watching Nancy run free and socialize with the other pups! So cute!

Categories: Locations • Tags: adelaide, animals, bark, basset, bench, bones, dog, dogs, free, fun, hounds, howl, k-9, London, park, playing, puppy, running, treats

Chocolate Chippies!

April 17, 2012 by Lofthouse

Food seems to be the topic of conversation on J. Lofthouse lately! Probably due to all the free time I’ve had since school ended. Check out the chocolate chip cookie’s I made today! Yum! Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (about 12 ounces) semisweet and/or milk […]

Categories: Locations • Tags: baking, chip, chocolate, cookies, delicious, DIY, fun, kitchen, martha, stewart, yum

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Apparel Forecast

April 16, 2012 by Lofthouse

Lucky Fanshawe students are given full access to WGSN… here are a few pictures plucked from the site! It’s always fun to witness these inspirations and ideas come to life in (future) everyday fashions. You saw it here!

Categories: Styles & Trends • Tags: 2013, 2014, Apparel, archeticture, forcast, Future, prediction, romantic, Style, Trends, Trendy, wgsn

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SNAP YOUR STYLE

April 16, 2012 by Lofthouse

Photo by Evaan Kheraj Canadian retailer Sterling Shoes recently has been in contact with me to help promote their fabulous contest “Snap Your Style”. They are choosing a contest winner weekly, all you have to do is submit your photo via Facebook, and get your friends to vote for your picture! The contest features 10 prizes including $1000.00 Sterling gift card! Good Luck! If anything vote for me- I’ve entered the picture BELOW:

Categories: Styles & Trends • Tags: 2012, Canada, contest, Fashion, feet, fun, retailers, snap your style, Spring, sterling shoes, Style, toes, Trends

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Baked with Love <3

April 12, 2012 by Lofthouse

My man Jesse showed me a thing or two in the baking world… (one I know little about). He lead by example… and baked banana chocolate chunk muffins, a recipe passed down from his Mama! Too cute – and delicious! I had to document this rare occasion of Jesse and I… baking! haha. Yes we wear matching jeans… #nudiedenimTook a quick break!\The final result!!! Recipe: 3 Large Bananas 3/4 cup of white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 […]

Categories: Locations • Tags: apartment, baking, blending, boy, brown, chip, chocolate, chunk, girl, golden, jeans, kiss, kitchen, life, Love, married, matching, muffins, nudie, oven, unisex, warm

Pizza & Beer (fondue)

April 12, 2012 by Lofthouse

Jess and I made cheese fondue to dip our pizza crusts in. Not the healthiest evening- but definitely delicious and fun! For an evening similar to ours… I suggest you: make or order your favourite pizza… crack open a beer and melt a delicious fondue together, while devouring it on your couch while watching a movie! EASY Fondue Recipe: 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tbsp. flour 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard Dash cayenne (or add a dash of […]

Categories: Projects (DIY) • Tags: Beer, cheap, Cheese, cooking, couch, creative, cute, date, easy, fondue, fun, Love, melting, movie, night, pizza, pot, recipe

Canalside

April 9, 2012 by Lofthouse

This past Easter weekend Jesse and I visited his parents in Port Colborne, Ontario (close to Niagara Falls). We managed to sneak away one evening for a date night to one of my favourite Ontario restaurants Canalside. This pub is nestled in next to quaint boutiques and shops (Glam Girl to name one!). The pub has a fabulous view of ships traveling through the Welland Canal from across the world. On Saturday nights, enjoy live acoustic music from 8pm-11pm.

Categories: Locations • Tags: Beer, boutiques, burger, canal, Canalside, Fashion, food, kitchen, London, Niagara Falls, Ontario, port colborne, Restaurant, sail, ships, shops, steak, Trendy, welland, west street, Wine

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Wearable Art: Under the Sea

April 4, 2012 by Lofthouse

Year one Fashion Merchandising students of Fanshawe designed and created the garments… Year Two put on the show! Enjoy a few snaps captured from the “Under the Sea” runway!

Categories: Styles & Trends • Tags: 2012, catwalk, Fanshawe, Fashion Show, fish, Hall, London, Music, Ontario, Pearls, riot, Runway, scales, seaweed, Students, Style, sushi, Trends, under the sea

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Coco Video

April 4, 2012 by Lofthouse

I forgot to post the video used at the Coco Chanel Pour le Temps fashion show! Regardless, I feel this three minute video deserves a feature on its own anyways! Enjoy Josh Litman and Emily High-Fash’s video tribute to the life of Coco Chanel! Well done you two!

Categories: Locations • Tags: Chanel, Coco Chanel, emily, Fashion, high-fash, highlight, Josh Litman, le, pour, Style, temps, Trends, tribute, Video

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Coco Chanel Pour le Temps

April 2, 2012 by Lofthouse

Last Saturday evening, guests at Windermere Manor were enchanted by the retelling of Coco Chanel’s life story. The retro production was cultivated by Western University student, Emily High-Fash. With the brilliant choice of venue, High-Fash transported guests back in time to the swinging 1930’s; a decade when Coco Chanel was in her prime. The show was divided into sections, representing five different stages of Coco’s life story, as well as varying Ontario designers who contributed garments for the runway. The […]

Categories: Locations, Styles & Trends • Tags: Alanna Kiatt, Alina Larviere, Andrea Lormier, Carmina de Young, Christopher J. Nevin, cinematography, classic, Coco Chanel, Designers, Emily High-Fash, Fashion, Josh Litman, Laura Wlesh, lifestyle, London, Marisa Crandall, Melissa Vallerino, Mito Canada, mitochondrial disease, Naz S. Jacqui Plonka, pour le temps, Style, suit, university, western, Windemere Manor