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(via Huffington Post)

La vie est belle

La nouvelle publicité de Bell (août 08) peut être trouvée partout à Montreal.

Bell's new French ad campaign in Montreal rolls of the tongue but the English...



...just doesn't make sense to me. Simpler, better, trimmer. ER, without the prefixes, is just an E and an R. Or do they mean ER like emergency room, troubleshooting etc. In that case, lets go with other words: emergency, bitter, teaser, user, slower, mystery and scammer.

On a positive side, I like that the improved logo harps back to 1975 brand designed by Jean Morin in Quebec.

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Image: Cossette Communication, Leo Burnett, Montreal's Lg2, Zula Alpha Kilo

What's your flava ?

Check out these really cool Polaroid Packfilms [Type 100]. They are part of the last films to be manufactured by Polaroid in Mexico and they come in 3 different flavors: blue, sepia and chocolate

A must have for all instant photography lovers.

More info here.

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Easy conversation ... Nadège Winter

Nadège Winter does it all. An avid workaholic, the Headbangirl is always working on a new project, playing on her surf board or spinning at a club near you - sometimes with hubby Pedro Winter of Ed Banger fame.
I caught up with the former Colette girl for a little chat...

You've worked at some of Paris' hottest spots, Le Palais de Tokyo, and Colette, what made you decide to start your own company?
As you've said, I have now many experiences. Starting in the music business as a label manager for Delabel Virgin Record – for 5 years – then as a head of communication at Le Palais de Tokyo, and more recently as a head of communication at Colette for 6 years. During this time, I've also been working on my own personal projects as a DJ, a journalist (TV + press) and organizing parties (…) It then became obvious that I had to start my own company as I wanted to continue developing my own point of view on various purposes. The more I grow, the more confident I get, the more I want to explore new things; and the more I am curious, the more independent I want to be .

What is NWAgency?
NWA (Nadege Winter Agency) is the name of my company. I am a freelance consultant in communication, a visual and creative director, but also producer for a new Internet TV channel Konbini TV.

Can you tell us a little bit about your newest project, Wool and the gang?
Wool and the Gang is a family initiative, a very exciting knitting line founded by some of my friends and I work as a creative director, and communication strategy manager. The line includes colorful yarn brands, DIY kits to push people to knit their own scarves, gloves, hats …We also have a few items that are sold already knitted – It's now available online at www.woolandthegang.com and exclusively sold at Colette.

What did you want to be or do when growing up?
When I was very young, I wanted to attend the Fame school to dance, sing, and play all day long. But I remember I've always been attracted to marketing and communication and charitable work. I wanted to help people around me and be an artist.
So here we are now, I'm a creative consultant, I work at developing more and more green projects, and I also try to pursue my artistic aspirations.

Now that you're a DJ, an all around PR girl, an event planner, a journalist, a wife, and I hear you've recently started singing with "The Shoppings", is there anything that you don't do?
Ahaha, Gold digga'!

What's playing on your ipod these days?
Right now Kanye West but I also love the new TV on THE RADIO album.

And what can we wish you for 2009?
Unconditional love, a peaceful life, great surf experience, an explosion busine$ wise, and more and more discoveries.

Merci Nadège

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Shopping Rx

Attention all unapologetic spenders!
Women's Health Magazine (Dec 08) lists the healthy benefits of shopping in the article creatively entitled, How Manolos Can Save Your Life.
Fact: "...shopping will give you the same kind of high by releasing a flood of endorphins--the feel-good chemicals in your brain..." -Nancy Irwin, Psy.D
Conclusion: if the shoes fits, yes go ahead and buy it.

White & Gold

Miss Santi White aka Santogold
NEO2
by Montreal's own Jorge Camarotti
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O Canada!

The top three finalists for Prints's 4th annual student cover competition are Canadian!
Cast a vote for your favourite, eh.

Source: printmag
Ann Christiani | Jenny Kim | Amani Lusignan

The September Issue

The long awaited Vogue documentary will make its premier at the Sundance Film Festival--allegedly. Directed by R.J. Cutler (A&E IndieFilms), the feature looks into the making of the September 2007 issue. Unlike an E True Hollywood story, the doc had the go ahead of editor in chief Anna Wintour.
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Images: Actual Reality Pictures + Vogue Sept. 07

If the shoe, fits buy it

Source: madewell

Leicaphile

I want this for Christmas
Leica M8


but I may have to settle for this
(via stylefile thru poppytalk)
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Boo to the hoo

L'artiste hollandais Parra viendra présenter ses oeuvres les plus récentes à la gallerie du Lazy Dog.
A ne pas manquer...

Où? Lazy Dog - Paris 11
Quand? Le 5 décembre - 18 h





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Le Petit Prince retrouvé

VOICI MON SECRET. IL EST TRÈS SIMPLE: ON NE VOIT BIEN QU'AVEC LE CŒUR. L'ESSENTIEL EST INVISIBLE POUR LES YEUX.
HERE IS MY SECRET. IT IS VERY SIMPLE: IT IS ONLY WITH THE HEART THAT ONE CAN SEE RIGHTLY; WHAT IS ESSENTIAL IS INVISIBLE TO THE EYE.











Encounter one of literature's most beloved characters, the little Prince, through Montreal's Geordie Productions stage adaptation. On ne sait jamais, what one can discover
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What? Stage adaptation of The Little Prince
Where? 1455 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest | Montréal, QC
When? November 28th - December 7th
Who? children ages 5 & up and adults of all ages
Why?
Les hommes ont oublié cette vérité, dit le renard. Mais tu ne dois pas l’oublier. Tu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoisé.- Chapitre XXI
"Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." - Chapter XXI

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Judge a book by its cover

Better yet, judge not lest ye be judged. - Matt. 7:1

Crush, a design + art direction firm, redesign of the bible.
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Where are the Golden Arches?

McDonald's is always McDonald's no matter who the manager is — well, unless you're in Tokyo. Their new Quarter Pounder burger joint, packaging and all, is sans branding. Minimal McDonald's...I'm loving it.
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Expozine

What? Expozine: Canada’s largest small press and zine fairs
When? November 29 + 30
Where? 5035 St-Dominique, Montreal
Why? discover 250+ creators, artists and designers