Behind the Scenes With Pure Anada

Photos by Krysten Cathleen Photography

Last week I scheduled a photoshoot for my Etsy shop and had the pleasure of working with a local makeup company, Pure Anada.  The lovely Kristen came down to do our makeup before we headed out to our shoot location, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Here's Heidi's look:

Photos by Krysten Cathleen Photography

We wanted a super light, summer look with a smooth pink lip.

Along with the powders shown above, we also used Pure Anada's fantastic Natural Mascara in black (one of my personal favorite products), the Berry lip pencil, Fresh Mandarin mineral blush and a translucent pressed powder.

Here's Anne's Look:

Photos by Krysten Cathleen Photography

With Anne's skin tone Kristen went with a different palette for her eyes with gorgeous creme and yellow shades.

Huge thanks to Pure Anada for doing our makeup for us and making us look so beautiful and fresh!

Check out Pure Anada's natural makeup products on their Website, Facebook, and Instagram!

At The Greenhouse

Skirt from my Etsy Shop, photo by Krysten Cathleen Photography

This week we headed to my local Greenhouse and had the most wonderful photoshoot!  I'm so excited to share these behind the scenes photos with you!

There were flowers galore which was perfect for the Summer clothing we were shooting!

I'll admit, I sorta forgot how hot greenhouses can be, and I am surprised I don't look how I feel in this next photo - I was literally sweating from my eyelids!

Makeup by Pure Anada Cosmetics

Despite the heat it was a really fun shoot and I am even more excited to show you the shots to update my Etsy listings and add the new pieces (2 new kimonos are coming!)

Follow me on Instagram @heidi_and_seek for sneak peeks and new designs!

Katie Cares Fashion Show 2015

This year I again took part in the annual Katie Cares Fashion Show fundraiser!

My models looking super fine, ready to walk the runway!

It was so much fun, there's so much energy and excitement on the day of the fashion show, backstage is always a flurry with changes and perfecting hair and makeup, it is truly a special time!

This lovely lady filled in last minute when one of my models was sick with food poisoning!

I finished this dress in time to wear it to the show,

My ladies working their stuff on the runway!

This event is put on by the Katie Cares Foundation who raises money to be able to provide toys, games and other loving gifts to kids in the hospital!  Find out more about their charity and the amazing work they are doing to build Katie's Cottage here.

Check out all four years of my clothing in the Katie Cares Fashion Show here!

Osborne street festival

So every year on Canada Day, Osborne street puts on a Festival...and it's called...Osborne Street Festival.  SO CATCHY!  This year I went with this lovely lady and we had bubble tea!

And sushi OH MY YUM.  This craziness on top is sweet potato tempura I think....

So many people!!

Then some downtime because it was SO HOT and we walked around for like 3 hours.

We headed to Marion Street Eatery for supper, and I really liked this quote:

"Summer is like a fresh glass of lemonade - You want to drink it fast but you want it to last forever"

Too true summer, too true.

Antique store

Sometimes my husband and I go on dates to the Antique Store!  They serve really good waffles on Saturdays, but we decided to head for sandwiches at Coffee Culture instead ;)

I found a basket of old spools which reminded me of Holly Dolly's spool necklaces!

Also stumbled across this ole game-POGS!  Anyone remember these?? It was complete with 3 slammers!  What a find!

The weather was gorgeous and we had a wonderful day!

Precious moments

Just a few photos I've taken lately on my phone, the one above was taken at a Greenhouse while plant shopping with my mother-in-law, these colors were so beautiful, I love the violet burst in the middle!

My husband set up a super cute pallet table for our galvanized buckets to go on and strung some lights, so cute! 

Of course I've been spending time at my parents at their pool, it's so relaxing and refreshing!

Been spending a bunch of time at Jonny's Java working on design inspirations with my sis-in-law

Found a delightful tree friend on a walk!

What have you been up to this summer?

The Back 40 Folk Festival

Here's a few looks that I sold at the Back 40 Folk Festival a number of weekends ago!  I'm loving these bright colors and vintage inspired vibes!

Here's me at my booth

Here's my dad playing along with the bands in the background :)

The Back 40 Folk Festival is a really cool festival featuring-you guessed it-folk music!  They feature local artists who create original songs and also do a workshop!

This was my 4th year participating in the Artisan Village and it was great!  The weather was awesome until right at the end when it hailed while we were cleaning up!  It was an adventure to say the least!

Avengers

Way back when we went to see the Avengers and we made a day of it!

We visited the most beautiful store-of course Anthropologie! 

We tried a new cocktail place Albert St. Cocktail Co.  The moscow mule was delicious!

Did some shopping...

And finally headed to the movie!  It was super fun!  Did you see Avengers Age of Ultron? What did you think?

Pure Anada Collaboration: Behind the Scenes

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with my favorite makeup company, Pure Anada.  

They have the cutest shop in Morden, MB and I own a ton of their stuff so I was super excited when they contacted me!

Pure Anada is a natural makeup company made right near my hometown.  I currently am loving their tinted moisturizer, cream blush and spring eye shadow colors!

I was contacted to provide clothing for a photoshoot that they were doing in partnership with Causemetics, an organization who is dedicated to helping women who have cancer.

Our beautiful model Melanie got all dolled up care of Pure Anada, donned two of my pieces and was a knockout!

Here's a few photos I snapped with my iPhone at the shoot

Purchase this top here

I'll share more once the final photos come available, but I just wanted to share a peek at the day.

Melanie is wearing custom jewelry from Marni Luhu who also partnered with us for the day!

You can read Melanie's blog post about there day here and make sure to check out Pure Anada, and Causmetics for more information about these fantastic companies!