Wigmore was just a teenager when her song Hallelujah beat off 11,000 song writers to win the 2005 International Songwriting Contest (making her the youngest ever). Hallelujah is stunning –old now but worth a LISTEN before you jump onto her brand new album.

Holy Smoke, Wigmore has not only teamed up with Ryan Adam’s old crew (Cardinals), but also producers Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes‘ Icky Thump) and Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple’s Extraordinary Machines).

For new music on my iPod I’ve got Holy Smoke & Halleluljah on repeat. After all I’m a fan of Gin & Tonic – why wouldn’t I want more Gin in my social life.

You Tube – Oh My (Gin Wigmore): click more

My must-have sandal was this Giombetti from Aldo – mostly because of the trendy hues in soft metalics and spring hues that will go with so much. So if I have to travel light at least I’m pretty much handled for a few outfit changes!

Oh, and I’m just a sucker for any shoe that has a zipper up the back.  Sigh.

Khaki and camo rock the military inspired clothing. … pants to military jackets to cargo pants, and camouflage print dresses. Even Converse runners.

But if you’re like me and not quite into jumping on this trend then take Balmain’s lead “patching together seventies M*A*S*H and early Versace chain-mailed goddess-dressing…from camouflage to sequined camouflage to patchworked gold-sequined camouflage without a flicker of irony or the slightest fear of treading on politically sensitive ground (Elle).”

I’m scared to see all the camo leggings that will likely appear, but I have to say this Kenzo dress is pretty fun.

My score is kind of like the “Sexy Strappy” purse, but a combo of nylon and canvas in a seafoamy green. I love, love the big front buckle that looks like some chunky seatbelt. And all the pockets – almost too many because I’m always forgetting what pocket what is in. But they do help me organize.

Kinda like this one, but not really.

GEORGE GINA & LUCY was founded in Germany in 2004. GG&L demonstrates an eye for detail and functionality, allowing for creative features such as zipper pockets, compartments and buckles along with their signature carabineer-esque clasp (aka the chunky seatbelt).

One of their many cool factors stems from each bag has it’s own serial number you can enter online to check the bag on the bag’s authenticity.

I’ve actually tried to rotate out of this bag a few times since getting, but keep ending up back with it in toe through my Olympic adventures because of it’s Olympic size -  loving my GG&L.

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So our little, big city of Vancouver has been infiltrated by the world. Living and working in the heart of the Olympics has been an adventure. Everyone seemed to hold their breath wondering what these weeks would be like: it’s been crazy busy – our team apologizes for irregular blog posts, but all of us have been beyond stretched with all the extra work unexpected work the Olympics have brought.

Speaking for myself alone (Shelley) my day job has entailed doing the publicity behind launching the first 3D Video Game that works without the goofy glasses. It’s part of some amazing tech being presented out of the Ontario Pavilion. And it’s been the reason I’ve been running on too many nights with too little sleep!!

And if we aren’t working we’re trying to catch Olympic fever! Everything from Birk’s brunch schmoozing with the likes of Lisa Tant (editor Fashion Magazine)…wandering the seawall….pyro & fireworks nightly…free concerts…the medal presentation (Victory Ceremony) with highlights of Torah Bright getting Gold for Australia (women’s snowboard/halfpipe) & Deadman’s Theory concert (Leila & I caught this one together). Or a fav! the ziptrek at Robson Square that is usually lined up 5 blocks by 8am. Speaking of lineups – at all hours a good 2-3 block line up to get into the Bay to buy those coveted Olympic red mittens (if you can get them).

One more week and we’ll be back to normal – until then enjoy these snaps of Vancouver during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Shelley, Jesselyne, Leila, Nicole, & Crystal

Vancouver Seawall – Science World

Victory Ceremony – Medal Awards  &Deadman’s Theory

Torah Bright & Ziptreck (day)

Robson Square – Ziptrek (during the day and at night)

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