Weekly wish - a new laptop

This week, I’m getting right to the point. I want a laptop. Specifically, I’d like one of those brand new faster MacBooks or a MacBook Pro.

Why?
’Cause mesh is starting today and I’d like to be live blogging just like most other participants. Instead I’ll be watching each one of them and salivating, wishing I could be doing the same thing. The thought of being offline for two days while watching others tapping away on their laptops and crackberries is giving me the shakes.

I’m also getting tired of being tied down to a desktop and I want to take advantage of living in a city filled with Wi-Fi.

So, if you’re an Apple employee (hint, hint), an Apple retailer or even a marketer willing to bribe me with another brand, I’ll give you a fabulous sponsorship opportunity on Bargainista.

Hey, you can’t blame a girl for trying. ; )

Technorati tags: Apple, laptop, live blogging, MacBook, mesh, mesh07, mesh2007

Toronto Fashion Bloggers Brunch VII - the recap

Brassaii was host to yet another TFBB today. We had large, lively and eclectic group of bloggers and journalists:

Adrian Corsin, Fashion Verbatim
Andrew Sardone, Now Magazine
Anita Clarke, I want - I got
Carolyn Rohaly, TFI Blog
Eden Spodek, Bargainista
Gail McInnes, Plutino Group
Henna Singh, Canadian Beauty
Hilary George-Parkin, Static Fashion
Kate Trgovac, My Name is Kate
Marissa Liu, Yo Porro
Nathalie Atkinson, National Post
Samra Habib, Rouge
Tiffanie Ing, Toronto Street Fashion
Zaigham Zulqernain, Week of Style
along with other members of our community

As usual, interesting conversation ensued:
• Week of Style
• lack of fashion for men
• pitching bloggers (there are some great posts if you want to learn how to do it right)
• similarities and differences between bloggers and traditional journalists (Is there a higher level of accountability? Do we have the same authority? Can a small niche audience be as important as a large one?, etc.)
Lots of food for thought to say the least.

And speaking of food...

Brassaii knew just how to treat us. Liam our server, kept surprising us with his fashion knowledge. The food was yummy and a few of us got some parting gifts: fresh baked croissants. Only one complaint: the “no individual bill” policy.

photo credit: geekgirl on flickr

Technorati tags: Brassaii, TFBB, Week of Style

Mother-Daughter Nancy Drew event @ Roots

What?
Visit Roots on Bloor with your mother or daughter for a Nancy Drew promo and get the royal treatment... have a manicure, facial, and snacks.
Win one of 10 double passes to see Nancy Drew, the movie.

When?
May 26: 11 a.m.-1 p.m

Where?
110 Bloor St. W. (map)

Technorati tags: daughters, facial, manicure, mothers, Nancy Drew, Oxia, Roots

Toronto Fashion Bloggers Brunch VII - May 27 reminder

You’re invited! Calling all local fashion bloggers or fashion blog lovers:

What?
Toronto Fashion Bloggers Brunch (TFBB)

Where?
Brassaii
461 King St. W. (map)
Toronto

When?
May 27, 2007
11:30 a.m.

Who?
Special shout-out to Danielle for her wonderful Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster, Anita for her technical expertise support and Carolyn for co-ordinating this event.

How?
RSVP by logging on to http://tfbb.eventbrite.com

Technorati tags: Brassaii, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, blogging, fashion, social media, TFBB