Proust questionnaire, Christmastime style: Lataevia-Cianna (LC)

Dear readers, meet LC. LC is one of the trendy Communications Interns here at Greta Constantine, and she is such a breath of fresh air. I must admit LC has such a diverse take on fashion. Do share your secrets, girl. Click through for LC’s responses to our Greta Constantine, Christmas time, Proust-style questionnaire, and stay tuned for more. Be sure to leave your answers to the queries in the comments box! Happy Holidays!

So Stunning!!!

Christmas or Hannakuh?

Christmas

Hot Chocolate or Eggnog?

Hot Chocolate

Red or Green?

RED

Turkey or Stuffing?

Stuffing

Christmastime or New Years?

New Years!

Winter Wonderland or Tropical Vacation?

Definitely Tropical Vacation

It’s A Wonderful Life or White Christmas?

It’s A Wonderful Life

Candy Canes or Fruit Cake?

Fruit Cake

Christmas Shopping or Sleeping In?

Sleeping in

What are your answers to these questions? Let us know in the Comments section below!

Also. Socialize with us.

Xx Greta c.

Proust questionnaire, Christmastime style: Annabelle

Dear readers, meet Annabelle. Annabelle is one of the chic Communications Interns at Greta Constantine, and is sweet as pie. I must tell you that she has style that is worth noting. Spill your secrets, girl. Click through for Annabelle's responses to our Greta Constantine, Christmastime, Proust-style questionnaire, and stay tuned for more. Be sure to leave your answers to the queries in the Comments box! Happy Holidays!

What a CUTIE!

Christmas or Hannakuh?

CHRISTMAS

Hot Chocolate or Eggnog?

HOT CHOCOLATE! With lots of marshmallows!

Red or Green?

RED

Turkey or Stuffing?

STUFFING

Christmastime or New Years?

CHRISTMASTIME

Winter Wonderland or Tropical Vacation?

TROPICAL VACATION

It’s A Wonderful Life or White Christmas?

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Candy Canes or Fruit Cake?

CANDY CANES

Christmas Shopping or Sleeping In?

SLEEPING IN

What are your answers to these questions? Let us know in the Comments section below!

Also. Socialise with us.

Xx greta c.

behind those bright red lights

Fashion shows are hectic. Like crazy hectic. Ours would not have been possible if it were for the best crew in the whole wide world (sound people, lighting people, DJ, makeup artists, hair stylists, volunteers, and, many, many, MORE.) Thank you, friends!

Giddy up! There is no time like show time!

Quick! Quick! Time is running out, till the first model out!

Fancy chandeliers hung like little angels from the ceiling at the beautiful historic King Street West location of the show.

The ever stylish Jen. Her tights looked like tattooed appliques, but upon further inspection, were tights. So pretty! Also. Is blogger the next Tommy Ton? That one is still up for debate.

Getting corded.

This shelf can teach us three valuable lessons about how to handle fashion shows: be in a zen state. Work fast, and STAY HYDRATED. Especially when show venue is as steamy as the first of July.

This is what I call pro merchandising, Greta-philes.

Need some interior inspiration for your little noggin? Hence the creation of the world's most chic bookshelf:

First step? Custom made smartwater book covers, of course!

Next step: add some smarty pants reads.

One flashy Granny tops the whole thing off. Your future (in interiors) is looking bright!

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes coverage from our Spring/Summer 2012 runway show!

Xx greta c.

The 7 days of Greta (3 days left)

The final 3 days are here! Although everything seemed to be all scattered at first, but as we are finishing things up, and they're coming together seamlessly.
step 5: sew the pieces together with our reliable sewing machines & just watch Greta Constantine's creations come together.

Quentin Cannot Live without...

We at Greta Constantine adore the summertime. What do we like about it so much, you ask? Well, iced cream cones for one thing. Sandals, sun hats, and patio parties are added bonuses. With this blazing Torontonian heat, there are definitely some things that we need in order to bear the big yellow guy and keep our cool at the same time. Below, find the first installment of our Summer Staff Essentials series: the things every Greta Constantine staff member cannot live without. First up? Communications and Logisitics (Business) intern Quentin, hailing from France, no less.

What are the summertime items you cannot live without? Please let us know below.

Xx greta c.

Feel Like I'm Livin' A Teenage Dream

When people ask me what I do, my response of "intern" tends to elict references referencing "The Devil Wears Prada," or worse still, "The Hills." Trust me, Quentin is no Heidi, Jesse is no Emily, and Kirk nor Stephen are anything close to a Miranda --- I mean this all in a good way. A very good way!

Interning at a fashion company, especially one you believe in, is a clever way to break in to the industry. Indeed, this is the very path which many industry-insiders-in-the-making take. Spending time with a company allows you to network with people in different departments and learn about what they do to ensure that the company ticks. It takes time to find a career in this wee world we call fashion, but it is totally worth it to intern to find out what area of fashion you really want to specialize in.

Pictured: Quentin, a Greta Constantine intern, trying to find a the style of the dress at hand.

Here are some tips for definite interning success:

Do… scout out the sale racks. This is a great way to invest in swoon worthy designer clothes on a college student budget!

Do… be kind. It gets you places.

Do... work while you intern if you can. You can shop more if you do this ;) Teehee :) In the wise words of Editor In Chief Amy Astley "you're young, just do it". (Source: teenvogue.com)

Pictured: flat shiny red kicks. Two taps and I'll be transported to the land of fashion Oz.

Do NOT… wear heels at work. Your feet will look pretty but will inevitably throb. Wearing heels is impractical when you are running around the city or on your knees on a cutting table all day (you would not even be able to work on a cutting table in heels). Wearing heels to work and changing into flats is a wee bit silly because you will have to carry your heels in your caryall every day. Save your pumps for the dance floor!

Do NOT… be afraid to get down and dirty!

Do NOT… be worried about your clothing being steamed if it does not have to be. Subway rides and transportation wreak havoc on your previous efforts.

The interning phase of your life is made bearable when you work with incredible people who are amazing at what they do, offer inspiration, and, who make you erupt with laughter several times a day.

Xx greta c.