Toronto Urban Music Festival @ the CNE

Let's GO 2 The Ex...
Aka the Canadian National Exhibition where you can find the likes of my favourite rides, since 19...how long; and in the only place where you can ride them over and over again + act like a BIG KID! Thank goodness we had a concert to go to, on the grounds, in the evening otherwise, I might have seemed juvenile to the CNE public. Nevertheless, it's been a long time coming since I was supposed to post these pics of us having an ultra PLuSH BLaST. Here was the run down of our day at the Ex...
Had to visit our friends upon a PLuSH arrival...

1st Stop...

Best spot on the terrace...Hot Ice Cream Waffles - the equivalent to a Funnel Cake

2nd Stop...Jen bought a fan from the Market and I took some test (sling) shots!
3rd Stop...waiting in line for the swings!!!!!
SWINGS... :)

Jen gets fanned off ^ D.I.V.A

Holding a Medi...Dear Summer...your gone ^

Ah well, Smooches & Duces!

Spreading my wings in 2009

4th Stop...Games!

I shot the Sheriff!

5th Stop...Polar Express (too fast for pictures :)

6th Stop...Ferris Wheel

Peaking in on the World Soccer Game on the BMO field...

7th & Final Stop...

TUMF or Toronto Urban Music Festival, Jen's Uncle & Fam organized the festivities so shout outs to Phillip Vassell & Fam

PE somewhere amongst the Toronto crowd

Socrates in the building...

Shout outs to the Fams again Kamilah & Zahra V, for chauffeuring us backstage :)
Holding a fresh...
Dressing room manage...

The Toronto Squad/Lineup...

Your Boy Master T, part of the Fams!

Guess who???!

Onstage with Karinal...

PLuSH Empress...Seen it, did it!

Femme et Filles du Monde: The Gift of Hope Fashion Show

Women and girls of the World is launching a project called the Gift of Hope, to come to the aid of girls living in the streets of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more information on the Gift of Hope Fundraiser Fashion Show please visit http://www.womenandgirlsoftheworld.org

Advanced tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite

PLuSH Empress is Upscale Chic

Ola PLuSH Ones



Jahmilla aka PLuSH Empress here. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking to the girls of Upscale Chic, who invited me to do an interview for their blogs latest Q&A Installment with Toronto's own talent. I was very pleased with the questions as they were based on my love for fashion. Here are a couple of the answers I provided.

UC: What or who is your main source of fashion inspiration

PLuSH Empress: "I am from Toronto and so it is only right that I pay homage to Jeanne Becker. I’ve always wanted to do all that she does, as a reporter, top journalist, author, TV host, editor and red carpet event attendee (plus much more, I’m sure). I mean just to work hard at what you love and enjoy that kind of celebrity would be rewarding.”



UC: Who are your favourite fashion icons, past and present?

PE: “I love Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. I mean, there are others but many of my favourite fashion icons are from the periods of 1910-1950 i.e. Mademoiselle Chanel, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Lauren etc. Oh and Donyale Luna was coming up in the 60’s representing us African North American’s. All the above women were so graceful and stylish.”



UC: Who are your all-time favourite designers?

PE: “I love classics like Emilio Pucci

Missoni, Yves Saint Laurent and Halston.



As for new school, Burberry and Rodarte float my boat. Gowns by: Oscar De La Renta Monique Lhuillier and Marchesa keep me dreaming. Bag designers I heart are Fendi and Hermes. Shoe designers I love are Salvatore Feragamo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Sergio Rossi and Christian Louboutin. I like designers that work with colour and prints but I also have a stern side of me that prefers more tailored androgynous clothing such as shoulder padded blazers, female tux pant suits, fedoras and ‘porkpie’ hats, skinny ties and bow-tied scarves. But most of all, it is extremely important that clothing is comfortable and ultra Plush i.e. stylish and excellent!”



UC: What one item should all women own?

PE: “A nice coat! Not to short or long. Whether it be a trench or a pea coat, when you have no clothes (laundry day or visiting your partner), or you’re not satisfied with your outfit for whatever reason, you can hide under that! The coat brilliantly functions as a dress.”



To read the entire interview please visit the Upscale Chic Blog.



Special thanks again to the wonderful ladies at Upscale Chic!! If you have not had a chance to check out Mandi & Patrice do so, their swagg it's on a hundred thousand trillion!!!

PLuSH Empress...Stuntin is a habit!