I entered TFI as a designer & came out as an Entrepreneur

I launched my handbag label “Garéma” in the fall of 2015, as a new Canadian resident I had limited understanding of the Canadian fashion market and restricted access to information.  Fashion Your Future (FYF), an extensive accessory business boot camp program, developed by the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s (TFI), opened up a world of resources to…

Sylvia Mantella receives the Inaugural UforChange Champion Award

27th May 2017: Philanthropist Sylvia Mantella, Chief Marketing officer of Mantella Corporation receives the Inaugural U for Change Champion Award.  She’s an animal lover, a beauty with a warm and generous heart and an undying passion for fashion. While doing her philanthrophical work in the last ten years she’s often asked how does one give…

Swarovski x CAFA Nominee Dinner for Garéma

I was first introduced to #Swarovski almost 20 years ago when my little sister ( @aeteedesigns ) bought her very first Swarovski crystals to iron them onto her jeans and she was super excited and I was amazed by how cool that was. Today , I am so blessed and honoured to have been recognised…

Sister in Laws Baby Shower Video

My sister in law is having a baby in two weeks and I am so excited for her! She had her baby shower yesterday at Paletta Mansion  in Burlington. A beautiful property on the Lake Ontario, this place is a perfect venue for any event. The decor, food & games were all managed by Sheena…

Fall Accessories 2016

I visited the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Woodbridge for there annual Fall colour celebration. A perfect place for some outdoor fun, spectacular natural views , long trails and bountiful sunshine. To celebrate Fall, I accessorized my outfit with  some gorgeous Fall accessories from Aé-Teē & Garéma. Here are some photos: To shop for these accessories…

Shopaholic Sunday

My Day look for Shopping at Bloor Street and Lunch at Dimmi’s in Yorkville. One of My Favourite Italian Restaurant in the City. Click on The links Below For Product/Outfit Details Dress: BYSI Bag: Chanel Petite Shopping Tote Lipstick : Sephora Cream Lip Stain Color – 01 Always Red – matte bold classic red Eyewear:…

Beat The Heat in Vegas

For a hot sunny day, i chose to wear this short bright Coral Dress. I made a quick messy braid to go with my Beat The Heat look! A simple gold n coral neckpiece to give a character to the look. What i Wore: Dress: Miss Selfridges Sunglasses: Bvlgari Accessory: Aaleeshan Boutique Handbag: Chanel