Paris Fashion Week Men's FW14

Happy Sunday Lovelies!!

I cannot believe it's already February 2014. January was such a wonderful whirlwind which brought the approval of my O1 Outstanding Artist's Visa, as well as a quick jaunt to Paris (photos here) to see my boyfriend debut his FW14 namesake menswear collection ABASI ROSBOROUGH. It was such an extraordinarily special trip for so many reasons and I feel beyond blessed to have experienced it with my love.

I've never been to Paris for Fashion Week before, certainly not Menswear, and it was so incredibly cool to see buyers from around the world zipping throughout the streets of Le Marais where we were staying. We attended fashion week parties at Silencio and the original Le Baron, and I even enjoyed my last brunch at the now infamous La Perle where I practiced my French with a zippy Parisian male server.

I'm back in Canada now for the obligatory visa switch, with the agenda of painting on the brain, so stay tuned for some more illustrated posts to come!!

Much love,
Meag xx

Illustration for Emporio Armani's KAJAL Collection

Happy New Year My Loves!!

This is my first post of 2014 AND it is an utterly joyous one at that. I received some incredible news just before the clock struck midnight on January 31st - My O1 (Artist of Extraordinary Ability) Visa was approved!! After months of preparation, retrieving 20 letters of reference, collecting every press article ever written about me, and compiling 450 pages worth of my fashion illustration portfolio to date, I was recognized by the USCIS as having outstanding illustration skills. Now I have another 3 years in New York to keep reaching for the moon, the stars, and everything else in between.

It has been one heck of a journey (or battle rather) here in New York but I'm elated to say that it has all been worth it. Even though I was faced with several plaguing moments of doubt, I never, ever, ever gave up. I think back to where I was 2.5 years ago in New York, writing about my indeterminable future in a post called New Year, New Direction? It brings tears to my eyes thinking about how the fear of the unknown could have crushed me, how I held to my dream with such unwavering passion and determination to succeed. In life sometimes all it takes is a little luck and a lot of gusto to get to where you want to be.

With that, I present you with the illustration commission I did for Emporio Armani's KAJAL Collection live on their site now!! I also partnered with them not long ago on an illustration from their SS13 Collection, for their album Armani: Through the Eyes of Illustrators. I wanted to do an illustration that not only showcased the luxurious sunglasses but also was a bit conceptual/tongue-in-cheek too. So with the trend of #selfies ablaze, here is my illustrated instagram of the the KAJAL spectacles in all their glistening glory. I really hope you enjoy. I have so many more fun and exciting posts to share with you again soon so stay tuned.

So many hugs & kisses,
Meag xx 

Illustrations for Latina Magazine

Hi Friends,

I'm thrilled to share with you my fashion accessory illustrations published in the December/January 2014 issue of Latina Magazine on Newsstands now!! How gorgeous does Demi look on this cover?! What an honor to have my illustrations in this incredible magazine. I still have plenty of work ahead of me this evening so I digress but will be back soon with plenty more to share.

Much love,
Meag xx

Yayoi Infinity

Happy Sunday My Beauties,

I hope you've had a wonderful weekend. I wanted to share with you this Instagram I took from the Yayoi Kusama show at the David Zwirner gallery this past week. The mirrored infinity room, surrounded by water and a zillion lights, took my breath away - so much so that I had to experience it twice. Alone with myself, and somehow not alone at all; it made me think about life in New York.

You can walk hand in hand with a boyfriend, or link arms with your best friends, but somehow this city reminds you everyday that here you are on your own with everyone. New York is only earned and never given. As I prepare for the next challenge of immigration I know that the battle can only be fought by the individual - me. I'm both humbled and grateful, exhausted and recharged, challenged and inspired. I know that I'm exactly where I need to be.

Wishing you an inspired week ahead.

Much love,
Meag xx

Palm Beach Paradise

Happy Monday My Loves,

I just wanted to share with you all a quick post from my weekend in Palm Beach this past Saturday and Sunday. Nothing brings you back to life like a weekend spent soaking up the sun, great tunes, food, and amazing company. As expected, I have my next destination on the brain. Until then, wishing you all an incredible week ahead.

Much love,
Meag xx

Illustrations for Marie Claire Magazine

Happy Wednesday My Loves,

I'm so excited to be back on the blog again sharing with you another fantastic illustration project I worked on. Marie Claire Magazine approached me to illustrate a series of shoe designs and pattern for a stylish, little giftable, notebook they were producing. It was one of those 'pinch-me' moments where I realized I was actually living my dream. When I came to New York to pursue my Fashion Illustration AAS at the Fashion Institute of Technology back in 2009, I told our Chair of Illustration that all I really wanted to do was illustrate shoes...and finally I was. 

In the end, my illustrations were used on the Marie Claire Shoes First notebook, tote, and invitation for their event with Saks Fifth Avenue. Fortunately I was able to attend the event and snagged some awesome instagram shots holding all my illustrated swag. It didn't take long to see my tote bag hitting the streets either!! I happened to catch a very chic New Yorker toting her tote on the 1 train to work and perhaps that was the greatest moment of all. I've always wanted to see people living with my illustrations in a functional, multipurpose way, and I finally have. 

Cheers to pursuing your dreams and making them happen in the baddest city of all: NYC!!

Much love,

Meag xx

Illustrations for CANDELABOX

Happy Sunday My Lovelies,

I hope you've all had a fantastic weekend. I'm thrilled to share with you an illustration project I worked on for the newly launched candelabox.com. Candelabox is a subscription service for high-end scented candles. They discover the best products for you based on your fragrance profile and deliver on a monthly basis. I absolutely loved the concept and wanted my illustrations to reflect the evocative nature of fragrances and the premium service of Candelabox.

Head over to the beautiful candelabox.com and see for yourself.

Much love,
Meag xx