Behind The Scenes: @ITSBROOKESWORLD is Back With a whole New Hot Giveaway with @Runwayrenee Featuring makeup from @cocobloomTO

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Back by popular demand: May of you saw my first sneak peaks episode with Brooke Aaliya from Youtube's ITSBROOKESWORLD and after such a grand request for us to team up again we thought it would be fun to get together for the Holidays with even more fun and fantastic fashion moments once again. Only this time we brought a few more friends along for the ride.

This season we had two really hot trending names on the GOOGLE meter and we thought it would be cool to partner up with Cocoa Bloom Cosmetics and Make Up Studio and do what we like to call THE FAMOUS FACES Make up Giveaway. Inspired by Rihanna and Clawdeen Wolf of the newest movie sensation Monster High, Brooke and I came together once again to give you our viewers a taste of FACE.

A HUGE Thank You to George Pimentel for Supplying Us with his Rihanna Photo

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Left to Right: Brooke, Runwayrenee , and Thea Mitchell from Cocoa Bloom Studios

Model Celia Johnson and Brooke playing Dolls Behind the scenes

Brooke Getting Ready for her Clawdeen Wolfe Makeover

Zanana Pinas (videographer for Reel2Runway) and Thea Mitchell getting set shots for the contest giveaway

Brooke and Dad (Stan) Hamming around while Brooke takes a shot!

Left to Right: Runwayrenee, Stan, Brooke, Lola, Thea Mitchell and Zanana Pinas

Runwayrenee Getting her Rihanna Inspired Look for the Giveaway Shoot

Reel2Runway Returns: ALL NEW SEASON 2.0

That right folks: Reel2Runway is back for a second season. Beautiful, bold and all new footages will take over the net waves premiering this Thursday, December 13th, 2012.

A volume of webisodes called New Look New Book will give all you fans a deep look into the good, bad and ugly of behind the scenes fashion.

Last season we launched Reel2Runway with the whole crew from Toronto, on our own production of a Remix clothing custom designer fashion show in Soho New York. Top models like Jotasha Turnbull and Sam Taylor graced the runway along with many other familiar and new faces. Reel2Runway began but my time in New York was ending. Nothing better than a camera and a runway show to send me off with a bang. And a BIG BANG it was : lots of backstage drama and action packed model moments that only our show would air. Raw, unexpected action is what we do. Nothing is scripted here. This is a "what you see is what you get, " kind of show. 

The world of Modeling can be super unpredictable in ways you cant imagine. Much determination and a roll with the punches mindset is required in this business. Don't let the glitz and glam fool you folks. I am here to show you the real behind runway life. No more smoke and mirrors, no more makeup wool over the eyes. This is very real and what happens to me this season will surprise and hopefully entertain you. Coming home to My home town Toronto was never part of my plan. But you will see throughout what surprises await me upon return. Starting my career all over was no easy feat.

 Neither is getting the cameras to follow along. See what happens in Season 2 when all things new may not mean all things great. 

Watch season 2 preview for our world premiere This Thursday, December 13th at www.reel2runway.com

Season 2.0 preview

WORLD MASTERCARD FASHION WEEK: Day II STRUTTING DEMOYO

Photos: Steve Alkok

DAY II: After what seems to be a very jammed pack week of Canadian Fashion, I was privileged enough to walk for the Lovely Pai Chideya, Designer of Demoyo Collection on Day 2. The casting had very stiff competition, but I made it. The make up was super silvers and contoured cheeks. Josee from Cosmo TV won the competition they had backstage to do my make up against her co-host, Wilder. Ofcourse she won! we were one heck of a team.

Thank you Ms. Gail McIness for booking me on this job. It was great fun.  If you missed the show you can see it at www.demoyocollection.com.

Runwayrenee: Face of Remix Absolute Video Campaign

Remix clothing company is the official wardrobe sponsor for Reel2Runway and since Day 1 they have been the one stop shop for all things fashion collections and consignment you can think of straight from the runways of New York. 

Owner and Operator , Salem Moussallem, of now three locations of Remix in Canada (Toronto Queen Street and The Thompson Hotel Boutique) and one in Montreal, is my super flamboyant but fiercely fashion wise friend and stylist. He has styled for every magazine in Canada as well as being AUNWAYREccessory editor for Dress to Kill Magazine. He and I have known each other for years, and he also was in Season One Reality Pilot for Reel2Runway In New York. 

 Our collaborations have stirred up quite a response from our online followers in the past. Both good and bad, but nevertheless, Salem knows how to stand out in a crowd and styles any woman the same way. Remix is one of Toronto's go to stores and Salem and his vibrant staff of stylists  make it the place to look for whatever you need from coats, to hats, to full ensembles, shoes, accessories and all the brand-of-brands one could ever want. Especially for other fellow stylists. This one-stop-shop has been the lifeboat for a celebs and their stylists, any rescue mission for that photo shoot "gone wrong" or that night on the red carpet when you just can't get it anywhere else.

                                                         

                                           Photo by Trevor Godhino and Styles by Donovan Whyte

 Celebrity Stylists like Donovan Whyte and Michelle Lyte often source their styling duds from Remix. Salem's vision for this store was to make it easier for new and up and coming stylists to have access to top brands and variety that can make their work come to life. Unlike having the big budgets and accreditation established stylists have, being a passionate young stylist in the city of Toronto can be like pulling teeth with editors and designers. Now with the business booming and much praised word getting around about Remix's ever growing selection of fabulous fashion finds, it has become the style haven for new and experienced stylist from Toronto to New York and Vancouver. As a consignment store, fashion now becomes available to the less than rich to the lavishly drowned fashion enthusiasts. From new models to celebrity singers, everyone wants a piece of Remix. And why not? They carry all the top Brands.

As the poster girl and lover of Remix Clothing company, I was more than happy to shoot the new lookbook for the up and coming E-commerce site. It was one big family affair: My former Director and videographer Julie Hong was working with us that day to create the new Remix Absolute Styling campaign.

  

NEW LOOK NEW BOOK: Behind the Scenes with Renata Kaveh Edition

Monday, April 16th, 2012 was almost exactly one year since I was first introduced to the name

 Renata Kaveh. I wasn't quite sure why I couldn't shoot with her then but all I remember is practically stalker her via email, Facebook and any other third party avenues I could but we just couldn't make it work to shoot together until now. Its funny how sometimes the easiest thing can become so hard when you really want it.

 So almost a year later after having given up for only 2 months, I decided to try my luck one last time with contacting Renata.   I understood she was a very well sought after photographer, published all over the Paris Magazines and THE photographer to shoot with if your book needed a major upgrade. Which mine did. And wouldn't you know... she responded. 

Not only was I floored that she was still interested in shooting but she was also so nice and so enthusiastic about us getting a chance to wok together. I have always loved Renata's stuff but without an agent to coordinate a shoot with her it was a longshot. What can I say, you want the best you gotta go get it. 

The beautiful and talented Kirsten Reader (Judy Inc) was the stylist on set. The colours of the clothes and the high end shoes felt like I was walking into the closet of Sarah Jessica Parker. Kirsten's Collection of Clothing is absolutely to die for. And we were the same shoe size! It was amazing!

The gorgeous and very skilled artiste Aniya Nandy (Plutino group) was in the middle of another masterpiece when I walked in. We had worked together quite a few times on some shows for special charities and she always had a special touch. Anyone who can cover up my ongoing acne crisis is A OK in my books. Vibrant cheeks and coral lips were what Aniya had lined up for me.

It felt like the perfect shoot with the perfect timing. Even though I had to walk with my lace wig tape it was virtually undetectable when Anya was done. Besides who would be looking at my hair when I am wearing those fabulous Christian Louboutin colour blocked pumps?!!! The best part is the photos were so amazing that Kenton Magazine with be publishing them for their Summer spread. 

The wonderful thing was my friend Rj from Gwop Shop Entertainment surprised me on set and took some fab behind the scenes photos for you all too see the fashion madness. 

PHOTOS BY GWOP SHOP

NEW BOOK NEW LOOK: Felix Wong Edition

My new Portfolio is coming along quite nicely. I was lucky enough after shooting with the famous Rick Day in New York to come home and get in touch with Felix Wong.

Felix is Toronto's New Jeff Barenger: young, sought after with an individualistic style of Natural and sobered beauty captivated in each face.

I had been told so many times that I need to look more relaxed, and be more myself on camera as opposed to what, not myself? I tend to be a bit crazy and abstract with my posing. Sharp lines with the arms, animated faces and colourful wardrobe. New look New Book Project has given me a clear perspective on who New Look Renee should be in front of the lens. so I called my good friend Felix to bring on the natural beauty and he answered to the call of duty quite enthusiastically.

Felix has shot every model in the city and sometimes shoots models in New York. Models who arrive to be on the development boards at the big agencies like: New York Models, IMG and Marilyn's often start their books over, just like I am. Felix's pictures are a great way to showcase a new model and hertrue beauty in her raw likeness whilst offering a sharp beginning to a new book. Its the perfect foundation for a model new to the business or to reinvention to have pictures that aren't too made up or contrived.

Peter Lindbergh is the world's most famous photographer for doing just that: "The model is not just in the picture, the model is the picture." Its about the personality, the realness, the innocence, the rebirth of the face when these photographers take the model's imprint to their film.

I wanted to start fresh and I got fresh shots. Hot off the press are 6 shots I chose from Felix's shoot. Just simple, calm, unexcited but very exciting. Tamed passion with a bit of vulnerability. Not many people can bring that out in me. Felix makes every model very comfortable. all the agents love his work and he never seems to run out of ways to style subtly but compliment the model in her own way.

Thank you Felix for making me beautiful. New Look New Book Project is very Lucky to have you. See these and all the newest additions of my New Look New Book project at www.runwayrenee.com

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL IS COMING TO TORONTO: Guess who is a Finalist?

How crazy is it that all I went to the auditions to do was shoot the Behind the Scenes for Reel2Runway and maybe do a few on camera interviews with Guest Designer Joey Bevan and the Kryolan MakeUp Team, etc.

Little did I know I was going to be invited to compete with Toronto's most beautiful Newbies I have ever seen. Some of the girls have even been kind enough to give Ree2Runway a shout out and they are all very sweet.

My friend Rj Dailey from Gwop Shop Ent, who also manages my "UNDERCOVER MUSIC PROJECT" had called me months before asking me why I wasn't doing anything for America's Next Top Model Live. I had explained that I wasnt aware and had been working so much on New Book New Look that I never heard about it. He aggressively encouraged me to look into it and that's when I started Tweeting to find out who could fill me in. Nontheless there is no fashion event I can let pass by without being there to cover it of course.

After I found out when the auditions were I decided to pack up my team and we headed down to see what all the excitement was about. The auditions were held at the Intercontinental Hotel Metro Center in Downtown Toronto.

I walk up to he registration table where Designer Joey Bevan grabs me within an instant and storms through the audition room with me in hand like a Louis Bag, and he says " Cecilia this girl is amazing, absolutely stunning." Cecilia Tement is a wonderful friend, and the program manager for America's Next Top Model Live. We tweeted all day about the Auditions and before you know it she was inviting me down to cover and then I was plucked to enter.

I said " Why the heck not? It would be nice to show the agents what I've got and have them see me in the field to get the right exposure and maybe they will take me this time."

After about 3 hours of walking for the judges and doing group stage exercises, the group was narrowed down to 8 gorgeous girls including myself.

Photogrpaher Valter Mendes, local Toronto photographer was on the side, all ready with his mobile set to take pics of the finalists. He was great fun to shoot with and boy can he create angles! The finalists whose pictures get posted on the site are the final chosen for the ANTM Live Schwarzkopf Main Stage Fashion Shows on May 4th and 5th and on the 6th they will announce Sutherlands Model Search Winner.

I sure hope this is my chance to really show Toronto that I am ready to get back in the game full speed ahead and I am so excited to have my family there to support me in this new start. Hopefully this will get me in London, or back in New York. That means MORE FOOTAGE. YAYYYYYY!


A BIT ABOUT THE ANTM EXPERIENCE
Visitors to America's Next Top Model Live will be treated to free makeovers, given a chance to strut their stuff on the Open Catwalk, shop for the latest and best brands, watch incredible fashion shows, get beauty advice from industry experts, find out how to break into the modelling industry, and maybe even get discovered! America's Next Top Model Live will feature celebrity appearances, live entertainment and a full weekend of the Top Model experience!

A BIT ABOUT SUTHERLAND MODELS
Established in 1985, Sutherland Models is one of Canada's most prestigious agencies. Located in Toronto, Sutherland Models represents women, men, and children. Clients include magazine editorial, catalogue, advertising, commercial print, and television & film. Affiliated with international agencies in all the major fashion markets, Sutherland Models is considered a force both at home in Toronto and around the world.