Cut and Sew Aspirations

In an effort to take Glitterati Communications a little further into the fashion world, I took my first sewing class with the wonderful folks at Patch Halifax. I struggled at times but my instructor, Elliot was a pro and always managed to get me back on track. I'm excited about the possibilities. Is this the start of a Be Glitterati cut and sew line in 2016?

New Be Glitterati Apparel

We've added some new products to our store. Now you can get sand coloured, “In Glit We Trust” t-shirts and black “Mixin Up the Medicine” t-shirts, hoodies and crewneck sweaters to keep you warm and fresh during the winter. 

Be Glitterati X ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

During the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge craze our gear has popped up in a few videos. Here is one of my favourites. It also happens to be the one where I was nominated! Support ALS Canada.

Apparel for Nelson Whynder Elementary

Nelson Whynder Elementary used a variation of the graphic that we designed for them on apparel to help encourage students to have respect for their self, others, learning and their environment. They produced it in t-shirts and hoodies in a range of colours and sizes. The shirts and hoodies have become very popular among community members affiliated with the school.

My Dad's Portrait

I was a design major in university but I always considered myself to be an artist. I loved to draw and that led me to take a number of drawing classes while I was in school. When I graduated and started working as a designer, I became more reliant on photography and typography and I stopped drawing and producing art almost entirely. It's now been ten years since I left NSCAD U and I still don't draw very often but I miss it.

To commemorate my dad's life, one of my aunts asked me to draw a portrait of him and I agreed. At the time I was still pursuing a masters degree, working full time, freelancing through Glitterati and raising two beautiful daughters so I didn't think that I had the time to take it on, but it was something that I really wanted to do, for her, for him and for myself. It took a lot longer than I expected it to, but I was determined to finish it and I'm glad that I did. 

Nelson Whynder Elementary Poster

This is a quick poster job that we did for Nelson Whynder Elementary. Students who demonstrate their respect for Self, Others, Learning and Environment are encouraged to give the poster a fist bump.

Future Glitterati – Mo

The most recent addition to the Future Glitterati series is my conversation with the Lion-Hunter herself, Mo Handahu.