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Cultivating Creativity Through Grace
Often, people wonder how fashion designers tap into their creativity. For Suzanne Wyman, designer of Yes World Boutique and Yes Lifestyle Organics, the process is quite unique. She uses yoga, meditation song and dance to develop her present moment consciousness.
It is from that opening that Suzanne reconnects with her creative energy.
This cultivation of the creative process goes deep as she taps into her soul to clear out blockages that may distract her from her true passion.
To bring in the new year, 2012, she went to the beautiful and peaceful Shanti Retreat
to spend 4 intensive days in meditation, yoga and kirtan singing/chanting with a small group of other devoted individuals. Wendy, co director of the retreat, started each morning with a heart opening yoga practice.
Cradled in the gentle teaching and guidance of Diane Yeo, the group was thoughtfully and carefully lead through meditation several times a day.
Diane comes from the heart and is passionate about connecting with people and exploring the infinite peace, love and silence within.
"Clearing my mind opens up so much space for creativity", says Suzanne.
Heart warming, joyeous, devotional chart artist, Brenda McMorrow created a musical journey that unveiled and celebrated our true beings through the power of sound. Singing in Sanskrit to specific chants, the group was supported in their foray into 2012.
Brenda will start her Eastern US and Canadian tour in April, 2012, then she's off to Europe in May/June.
2012 New Years Message from Yes World Boutique!
We are proud of our 2011 accomplishments, including:
Listening to Your Inner Voice
Dress Yes! Natural Elements Collection!
The Natural Elements Collection is now available online at www.sears.ca!
A Conscious Lifestyle, Going Organic All the Way!
Living a green lifestyle has been an iterative process for Suzanne Wyman. Inspired by her vegetarian diet of many years, she began to research organics in both fabrics and foods in an effort to have a lighter footprint on the earth and do her part to reduce environmental destruction.
Cotton is one of the major culprits of herbacides pestcide and herbacide use in the world and has a terrible impact on local surface and groundwater in the regions where it is grown. Using GOTS certified organic cotton in her designs means that the cotton has been grown without the use of herbacides or pesticides.
Additionally, cotton grown with the use of herbacides and pesticides carrys through to you, the consumer who wears the chemical ridden garments. Dr. Brian Clement and Anne Clement of the Hippocrates Health Institute have recommended organic cotton in their recent book, Killer Clothes as the choice fabric for us to wear as it has the least harmful effect on us
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Taking a holistic approach to her lifestyle has inspired Suzanne in her organic designs. This elevated consciousness resonates with those who wear her designs.
Recently, at the first annual Raw/Vegan Festival in Toronto, she met many inspired people who aspire to live with vitality and integrity. She sees the connection between the food we eat and the clothing that we wear.
Inspired by the author of Simply Raw, Natasha Kyssa, Suzanne has been moving towards a raw diet. During her world travels she finds new, innovative restaurants that offer a raw menu, including places such as Vancouver Island, Bangkok and San Francisco.
Write Suzanne an email with your raw restaurant suggestions!
Yes World Boutique at The Clothing Show Runway
Behind the Scenes - Sears Video Shoot!
Have you heard the exciting news? On March 25th Yes Lifestyle Organics and Yes World Boutique were launched onto Sears.ca! Working with Sears has been an exciting journey for Yes World Boutique. Sears is collaborative, creative and innovative. Sears is constantly emerging with new ideas and products and Yes World Boutique is proud to be part of their new product assortment and eco initiative at http://www.sears.ca/.
The video was directed and produced by Aaron Phelan and Serge Constantinou of Clip Theory. In the video below you can see clips from their various works.
2011 Reel from ClipTheory on Vimeo.
Excited about the Yoga Conference!
The Yoga Conference is everything yoga! Participate in yoga classes, find new products, and get educated through presentations and instructive teachings.
The Yes Lifestyle Organics brand will be available at the Yoga Conference in Toronto April 14-17, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Booths 207 and 306) and in Vancouver November 4-6, 2011. Don't miss this opportunity to attend a refreshingly inspirational event.
At the Yoga Conference there will highly skilled teachers instructing yoga and pilates classes.
Michelle Cormack, owner of 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates in Brampton, has extensive training, experience, and numerous certifications.
Nischala Joy Devi created Abundant Well Being, a non-profit organization helping people better themselves through the practice of yoga.
Join us and these great teachers for an event filled with spirit and passion.
Yes Lifestyle Organics on CHCH TV Today!
We had a terrific time today at CHCH TV in Hamilton, Ontario.
Kelly Drennan our favorite @ecofashionista presented Yes Lifestyle Organics worn by our fav model Rosalyn!
Come see us at the Green Living Show this weekend in Toronto, we'll be just across from the Sears booth.
Yes Lifestyle Organics can now be conveniently purchased online at Sears Canada.
Green Inspirations! Fashion Takes Action!
Founded by Kelly Drennan, Fashion Takes Action helps their members to recognize where they can make smarter decisions that will reduce their social and environmental impact. Nobody is perfect, but any change in the right direction is a good one! Fashion Takes Action hopes to build their membership and provide more events and webinars for both their members and consumers. Their ultimate goal is to get all fashion businesses to embrace sustainability in a way that is meaningful and profitable to them.
Fashion Takes Action will be participating in the Green Living Show. They will have a boutique at the show featuring emerging designers. They will be educating consumers on what sustainable fashion is and producing a fashion show on the main stage! You will also see Yes Lifestyle Organics at the Green Living Show, working together with Fashion Takes Action to communicate the message to consumers that eco fashion is meaningful and fashionable.
Yes Lifestyle Organics will be presenting the African Rhythms Ethical Jewellery collection at the Green Living Show. The collection consists of stunning tribally influenced beaded necklaces from Kenya. The beautiful and ethical pieces, as seen in the photo, will be available at the show. Hope you can make it!
She's All That! Natasha Kyssa of Simply Raw!
Natasha Kyssa is the author of "The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual" and owner of SimplyRaw. She has created the SimplyRaw Detox program, which is taking 28 days to help detoxify the body and nourish it with fresh plant foods.
Natasha has been a raw vegan for 21 years now and says her skin, her weight, and her energy have definitely seen the benefits of this healthy lifestyle. She has found the direct connection between health and beauty and believes "we are what we eat". As a former international model, Natasha struggled with depression and eating disorders. She remembers how poorly she felt before making these changes to her life. Now living a raw vegan lifestyle, running and meditating daily, she has truly transformed her life!
Natasha works on many projects including writing a second book, writing articles, helping clients, detox groups, food classes, community events, and presentations. She says the most rewarding part of her profession is helping people empower themselves. She sees them take control of their health, make positive dietary and lifestyle changes, and feel good physically, emotionally, and spiritually! When designer Suzanne Wyman met Natasha, she was inspired by her work and her lifestyle choices. She has now began on the journey of the SimplyRaw program!
"The body truly is a remarkable thing and always wants to return to balance - we just need to clean out the junk and nourish ourselves with life-promoting foods."
Natasha Kyssa facilitates a life-changing detox program and teaches delicious "Life In The Kitchen" food classes. She also offers private nutritional consultations. See www.simplyraw.ca for details or contact (613)234-0806.
See Yes Lifestyle Organics on Dragons Den!
Dress Yes! Now available through Sears.ca!
Yes World Boutique has recently introduced a new collection to the Yes Lifestyle Organics line. Continuing on our steps towards eco friendly clothing, we are pleased to inform you that each piece from the Eco Goddess Collection is made from super soft organic cotton.
The Yes Lifestyle Organics line is now available online at Sears.ca, where shoppers can enjoy the convenience and rewards offered by Sears. You can also find pieces on the Sears website from the Yes World Boutique line. For our Toronto readers, we are excited to let you know that this week the Eco Goddess Collection will be featured in the Sears flagship store in the Toronto Eaton Centre, main floor. The collection will also be on display after April 11 at the Sears downtown Vancouver location (Granville Street).
Yes World Boutique makes clothing with a purpose that can be worn for all purposes. The new collection of beautiful and comfortable pieces are made for women's active lifestyles, with the adjustable pieces able to be worn just about anywhere!
And of course they can be worn for yoga! Not only focused on keeping the environment healthy, but on keeping you healthy too. If you know Yes World Boutique then you know that we are all about spirit, freedom, and joy. Yoga is an exercise of the mind and body that brings these to us.
Dress Yes to go green, get healthy, and stay beautiful!
Green Living Show Toronto
Our booth 715 can be found across from the Sears booth. Our products have recently been launched on http://www.sears.ca/. We will be showing customers the ease of purchasing Yes Lifestyle Organics online through Sears and explaining the benefits.
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We are accepting Live Green Bucks! Collect them at the Live Green Toronto Pavillion and bring them to our booth to receive a free gift with purchase - Cold pressed, organic shea butter lip balm made at a woman's collective in the Sudan! We will also be participating at the Fashion Takes Action zone. See our featured fashions and ethical jewellery collection in this zone.
Ottawa Go Green Expo
We're spending our weekend at the Go Green Expo! The two day event takes place on March 19 and 20. The festival features hundreds of exhibitors that are there to provide you with information, products, and services that help make your life greener!
Yes Lifestyle Organics has a booth at the festival where you can find our new organic cotton designs. We will have a change area available for your convenience. We will be looking for your feedback on buying organic clothing. Let us know why it is important for you to have an eco wardrobe and you can be featured on our upcoming blog! You will also be able to enter the Go Green Contest and win free clothing from Yes Lifestyle Organics!
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We are very excited that Gillian Deacon will be at the Go Green Expo. As one of Canada's best-known environmental advocates, Gillian Deacon has been educating Canadians on how to make greener decisions. She is the author of best selling books There's Lead in Your Lipstick and Green For Life. She is also the host of CBC TV's talk show The Gill Deacon Show. At the Go Green Expo she will be discussing simple green actions that people can make and teaching ways to minimize our ecological footprints. She has influenced many people to go green and we are excited to have her at the festival.
Find us at booth 430 in the centre isle just before the "Green Drinks" area. Hope to see you there!
Dress Yes! Yipi!
Ever heard of Yipi? Yipi is a great website that brings together healthy and eco-friendly products and services of all sorts. Yipi makes it easy for you to find products that are good for both you and the environment, online and locally.
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You can find Yipi at the Green Festival in San Francisco April 9 and 10. The Green Festival focuses on building a sustainable community, featuring businesses and people who are working towards making our lives healthier socially, economically, and environmentally.
Visit https://www.yipi.me/ to learn more about Yipi, shop green, and shop with Yes!
She's All That! Natalie Portman
Celebrity film star Natalie Portman is all that!
The expecting mother-to-be continues to leave her mark in the worlds of film and fashion. Her most recent movie Thor will be released in theaters this May. Let's not forget her just received Oscar for Best Actress in Black Swan.
Since age 8, Natalie Portman has been a strict vegetarian, staying true to her beliefs. “My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his medical conferences where they were demonstrating laser surgery on a chicken. I was so mad that a chicken had to die, I never ate meat again.” She has recently adopted and committed to a vegan diet. Vegetarianism is one thing she has in common with designer Suzanne Wyman.
As a strong believer in animal rights and with her heavy influence on the fashion world, Natalie Portman has developed her own line of vegan shoes. Inspirational!
Natalie, may you find peace and love on every step of the way and throughout your journey of motherhood.
Green World Inspirations! Eco Fashion Week
JUNOs turn 40!
A shout out to all you fabulous accomplished Canadian women! Yes World Boutique has some beautiful and distinctive dresses that would be great to wear for the special events!
The Eco Goddess convertible dress and the Flowing Goddess dress would look beautiful
on the red carpet. Think local! Think eco!
Yes Street-chic! Fashion Inspirations in Hong Kong
Noted as one of the most fashionable cities in the world, Hong Kong holds some of the most colourful street style.
Yes inspirations come from all over the world. Designer Suzanne Wyman is constantly finding cultural and creative inspirations during her travels, bringing the diverse feel to her clothing found at Yes World Boutique.
The National Home Show with Live Green Toronto
Yes World Boutique Video Shoot!
She's All That: Building Community with City Mural Artwork!
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| A shock of red hair |
Often under estimated in it’s impact on global fashion Hong Kong has a proven track record of having eager fashionistas who don’t hesitate to buy their favorite dress, cut their hair to perfection and, oh, let’s not forget, brave the highest and most outlandish heels to die for!
Shanghai based strategist, Paul French described “Chinese consumers are still out there spending like drunk sailors on shore leave”, TimeOut Hong Kong Magazine Jan 2012.
Blue hair,, bright red hair, turquoise tights, wedge heels, mini skirts, lace up booties, oversize Jackie O, Yoko Ono, Anna Wintaur eyeglasses, horizontal stripes, big voluminous scarves wrapped around the neck multiple times are all the rage!
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| New Designer Showcase their designs on the runway. |
Always polished, even with rough hemlines and edges. The women in HK adore fashion and Hong Kong Fashion week provides the forum to express it. New designers produced lavish runway shows to woo their audiences.
I love visiting Hong Kong! It's an incredible city with the most wonderful culture and people! I had the great honour of meeting some of the most influential people in fashion today!" Suzanne Wyman, designer, Yes World Boutique.
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| Suzanne Wyman with Angelia Teo, WSGN |
Cultivating Creativity Through Grace
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| Suzanne in meditation |
It is from that opening that Suzanne reconnects with her creative energy.
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| Om Shanti Retreat, Ontario, Canada |
To bring in the new year, 2012, she went to the beautiful and peaceful Shanti Retreat
to spend 4 intensive days in meditation, yoga and kirtan singing/chanting with a small group of other devoted individuals. Wendy, co director of the retreat, started each morning with a heart opening yoga practice.
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| Diane Yeo |
Diane comes from the heart and is passionate about connecting with people and exploring the infinite peace, love and silence within.
"Clearing my mind opens up so much space for creativity", says Suzanne.
Heart warming, joyeous, devotional chart artist, Brenda McMorrow created a musical journey that unveiled and celebrated our true beings through the power of sound. Singing in Sanskrit to specific chants, the group was supported in their foray into 2012.Brenda will start her Eastern US and Canadian tour in April, 2012, then she's off to Europe in May/June.
“Brenda is a powerhouse: a strong and supple voice, sublime songwriting, a compassionate presence, steady wisdom, and a great sense of humor. Traveling and singing with her is incredibly fun. I’d follow her anywhere.”
- Dave Stringer
"Brenda McMorrow's CD Ameya is truly a lush offering in every sense, communicating her abundant devotion in a way which speaks to the heart and caresses the ears with spiritual sweetness and a rich palette of musical diversity"
– David Newman a.k.a Durga Das
2012 New Years Message from Yes World Boutique!
Thank you for your support of Yes World Boutique in 2011.
It was a year of tremendous growth for us!
It was a year of tremendous growth for us!
We are proud of our 2011 accomplishments, including:
- Expanded distribution in Canada, USA and Africa. We now sell to customers from Nunavut to Nairobi!
- A proud supporter of Off The Mat and Into the World , a non profit organization whose mission is to use the power of yoga to inspire conscious, sustainable activism and ignite grassroots social change.
- Exciting online partnerships with Ethical Ocean, Yipi and Sears Canada!
- A proud member of Fashion Takes Action, a non profit organization that raises public awareness for the benefits of sustainable fashion and responsible consumerism.
To start the year 2012 off right, we're launching a brand new website on January 9th!
We also have retail space at the Distillery District in Toronto in the new Fashion Takes Action showroom for you to visit!
Look forward to lots of new designs as I continue to move Yes World Boutique and Yes Lifestyle Organics into the limelight!
Blessings for 2012!
Suzanne Wyman
Designer
Yes World Boutique
Yes Lifestyle Organics
Listening to Your Inner Voice
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| Suzanne Wyman on a visit to London, England |
"Follow your spirit and express yourself authentically to the world" are the words of fashion designer Suzanne Wyman.
An old Chinese proverb says "the best time to do something was yesterday, the second best time is today". Don't think that life has passed you by and that you've lost your chance to do what you love most. You have the power within to make the change and live your life the way you want.
Suzanne left a 22 year career in health care at the age of 45 after years of dreaming of becoming a major player in the Canadian fashion world swirled through her head. "It's those passionate thoughts that really fuel us in life. Sometimes, if we don't follow that passion, we can feel like the walking dead" she says.
"I'm now into my 3rd year of designing clothing and the response has been tremendous! It fills my heart with joy!
Recently, a customer expressed her love of my designs and emphasized that I should keep doing design and never stop! It brought tears to my eyes. It's my pleasure to share what I love most with other women and help them express themselves authentically"
Suzanne's designs under the labels Yes World Boutique and Yes Lifestyle Organics can be found at boutiques across Canada, USA and Africa. They can also be purchased online at Sears Canada, Ethical Ocean and Yipi.
Dress Yes! Natural Elements Collection!
While on her travels to Africa, designer Suzanne Wyman of Yes World Boutique found inspiration for her newest collection, the Natural Elements Collection!
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| Suzanne Wyman crossing a very high suspension bridge during a trek in Kenya |
"I was deeply inspired by the life, culture, art and landscape of Kenya and transmitted this influence into the designs in the Natural Elements Collection"
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| Elephants at Amboseli Safari |
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| Evening Landscape |
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| Zebras Grazing |
The new prints were influenced by African landscapes and culture. The collection consists of designs that embrace your spirit and give you a sense of freedom and joy! The pieces are made from 100% high quality all natural cotton gauze.
The Natural Elements Collection is now available online at www.sears.ca!
A Conscious Lifestyle, Going Organic All the Way!
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| Suzanne with Natasha Kyssa author of Simply Raw wearing Yes Lifestyle Organics |
Cotton is one of the major culprits of herbacides pestcide and herbacide use in the world and has a terrible impact on local surface and groundwater in the regions where it is grown. Using GOTS certified organic cotton in her designs means that the cotton has been grown without the use of herbacides or pesticides.
Additionally, cotton grown with the use of herbacides and pesticides carrys through to you, the consumer who wears the chemical ridden garments. Dr. Brian Clement and Anne Clement of the Hippocrates Health Institute have recommended organic cotton in their recent book, Killer Clothes as the choice fabric for us to wear as it has the least harmful effect on us
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| Reiki Practitioner Angela Allain Wearing a Yes Lifestyle Organics Design |
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| Tony "Sproutgrower" an energetic dancer and sprout grower supreme! |
Recently, at the first annual Raw/Vegan Festival in Toronto, she met many inspired people who aspire to live with vitality and integrity. She sees the connection between the food we eat and the clothing that we wear.
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| Suzanne with Preet Maharawa of Organic Lives |
Inspired by the author of Simply Raw, Natasha Kyssa, Suzanne has been moving towards a raw diet. During her world travels she finds new, innovative restaurants that offer a raw menu, including places such as Vancouver Island, Bangkok and San Francisco.
Her recent raw food restaurant find was during her visit to Vancouver where she enjoyed the delicious raw cuisine of Organic Lives. run by owner Preet Maharawa who wants "To awaken hearts, minds, bodies, and palates to the endless benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and to make that lifestyle accessible and practical within our everyday lives. "
Write Suzanne an email with your raw restaurant suggestions!
Yes World Boutique at The Clothing Show Runway
Two weekends ago, Yes World Boutique was a vendor at the bi-annual Clothing Show held in The Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place in Downtown Toronto. The show, which is held for 3 days, allows for aspiring Canadian designers to come together, sell merchandise and showcase their collections. The show was a great experience for Yes World as we got the chance to participate in the fashion shows!
The Yes World Boutique booth displayed merchandise from the Yes Lifestyle Organics line, as well as the new Yes World Boutique Spring/Summer collection. The ‘Flowing Goddess’ dress was an absolute hit! After displaying the beautiful dress in the fashion show, many visited our booth to take a look and try it on.
The Wrap Dress With Soft Pleated Cuffs were another customer favourite. Many loved the knee length, flowy-sleeved garment for its versatility, as it could worn as both a formal and casual dress. After mentioning the fact that it was made from certified organic cotton, customers felt even better about their purchase.
However, not only were compliments received on the merchandise, customers were also pleasantly surprised at the level of customer service received from Yes World Boutique employees. Each customer was welcomed with a smile as they entered the booth, and then informed of what they could find. This may be the reason why we had a number of repeat customers! Many mentioned that they had visited the Yes World Boutique booth at other events, and wanted to come back and make another purchase.
Overall, the weekend was a great success for Yes World Boutique as we received a great response from customers! Remember that you can find Yes World Boutique at Harbourfront Centre in Downtown Toronto every weekend for the entire summer! Come by to see the new Spring/Summer collection!
Behind the Scenes - Sears Video Shoot!
Have you heard the exciting news? On March 25th Yes Lifestyle Organics and Yes World Boutique were launched onto Sears.ca! Working with Sears has been an exciting journey for Yes World Boutique. Sears is collaborative, creative and innovative. Sears is constantly emerging with new ideas and products and Yes World Boutique is proud to be part of their new product assortment and eco initiative at http://www.sears.ca/.
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| Yes Lifestyle Organics pieces on display in the Toronto Eaton Centre. |
To officially announce the launch onto the Sears website, Suzanne Wyman, designer of Yes World Boutique and Yes Lifestyle Organics in conjunction with Sears shot an in store video at the Sears Canada flagship store at the Toronto Eaton Centre. The making of this video is a product of the collaborative creativity of Sears and Yes World Boutique.
The video was directed and produced by Aaron Phelan and Serge Constantinou of Clip Theory. In the video below you can see clips from their various works.
2011 Reel from ClipTheory on Vimeo.
The video was launched at the Green Living Show in Toronto in April, 2011 and the Epic Sustainable Conference in Vancouver in May, 2011. The video will also be launched online shortly on the Sears Faceboook page, on YouTube, and right here on our blog!
Excited about the Yoga Conference!
The Yoga Conference is everything yoga! Participate in yoga classes, find new products, and get educated through presentations and instructive teachings.
The Yoga Conference was designer Suzanne Wyman's ultimate inspiration for the Yes Lifestyle Organics line. The people and the atmosphere of the event motivated her to make her next line a meaningful project. She created all the pieces with eco-friendly materials and made versatile yoga clothing to suit the busy lifestyles of passionate women.
At the Yoga Conference there will highly skilled teachers instructing yoga and pilates classes.
Michelle Cormack, owner of 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates in Brampton, has extensive training, experience, and numerous certifications.
Margot Mickinnon of Body Harmonics Pilates in Toronto is the studio's founder and passes on her skills by training yoga instructors.
Devinder Kaur, owner of the PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa, is a yoga teacher who also teaches through her many writings.
Join us and these great teachers for an event filled with spirit and passion.
Yes Lifestyle Organics on CHCH TV Today!
Kelly Drennan our favorite @ecofashionista presented Yes Lifestyle Organics worn by our fav model Rosalyn!
Come see us at the Green Living Show this weekend in Toronto, we'll be just across from the Sears booth.
Yes Lifestyle Organics can now be conveniently purchased online at Sears Canada.
Green Inspirations! Fashion Takes Action!
Fashion Takes Action is an organization focused on turning the fashion industry green! It originally started as the Green Gala fundraiser event held to create awareness by showcasing sustainable fashion. The event sparked great interest from designers coast to coast wanting to know how to turn their designs into sustainable fashion. In April 2009, Fashion Takes Action was launched as a member based organization that provides a number of services around sourcing sustainable fabric, capacity building, promotion, and discounts.
Founded by Kelly Drennan, Fashion Takes Action helps their members to recognize where they can make smarter decisions that will reduce their social and environmental impact. Nobody is perfect, but any change in the right direction is a good one! Fashion Takes Action hopes to build their membership and provide more events and webinars for both their members and consumers. Their ultimate goal is to get all fashion businesses to embrace sustainability in a way that is meaningful and profitable to them..................................................................................................................................
Fashion Takes Action will be participating in the Green Living Show. They will have a boutique at the show featuring emerging designers. They will be educating consumers on what sustainable fashion is and producing a fashion show on the main stage! You will also see Yes Lifestyle Organics at the Green Living Show, working together with Fashion Takes Action to communicate the message to consumers that eco fashion is meaningful and fashionable.
Yes Lifestyle Organics will be presenting the African Rhythms Ethical Jewellery collection at the Green Living Show. The collection consists of stunning tribally influenced beaded necklaces from Kenya. The beautiful and ethical pieces, as seen in the photo, will be available at the show. Hope you can make it!
She's All That! Natasha Kyssa of Simply Raw!
Natasha Kyssa is the author of "The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual" and owner of SimplyRaw. She has created the SimplyRaw Detox program, which is taking 28 days to help detoxify the body and nourish it with fresh plant foods.
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| Photo by Jerome Scullino |
Natasha has been a raw vegan for 21 years now and says her skin, her weight, and her energy have definitely seen the benefits of this healthy lifestyle. She has found the direct connection between health and beauty and believes "we are what we eat". As a former international model, Natasha struggled with depression and eating disorders. She remembers how poorly she felt before making these changes to her life. Now living a raw vegan lifestyle, running and meditating daily, she has truly transformed her life!
Natasha works on many projects including writing a second book, writing articles, helping clients, detox groups, food classes, community events, and presentations. She says the most rewarding part of her profession is helping people empower themselves. She sees them take control of their health, make positive dietary and lifestyle changes, and feel good physically, emotionally, and spiritually! When designer Suzanne Wyman met Natasha, she was inspired by her work and her lifestyle choices. She has now began on the journey of the SimplyRaw program!
"The body truly is a remarkable thing and always wants to return to balance - we just need to clean out the junk and nourish ourselves with life-promoting foods."
Natasha Kyssa facilitates a life-changing detox program and teaches delicious "Life In The Kitchen" food classes. She also offers private nutritional consultations. See www.simplyraw.ca for details or contact (613)234-0806.
See Yes Lifestyle Organics on Dragons Den!
Tune in to CBC on Wednesday, March 30 at 8 PM to see Yes Lifestyle Organics featured on an episode of Dragons Den!
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....................................................................................................................................As one of the first of many ethical retailers to sell their products on Ethical Ocean’s website, Yes Lifestyle Organics was chosen to be a part of Ethical Ocean's pitch to the investors on Dragons Den. Ethical Ocean is a website was created to make a one-stop online shopping portal for all ethical products from around the globe.
Ethical consumption is an innovative approach that allows the shopper to be aware of how products are produced. To help shoppers choose products appropriate to their ethics, Ethical Claim Drops have been linked to each brand on the website. This creative and informative tool created by Ethical Ocean has effectively distinguished products as eco-friendly, animal-friendly, fairly traded, organic, social change, and people friendly!
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Yes World Boutique would like to congratulate Ethical Ocean on their success, and most importantly for creating positive change by creating a real alternative to traditional retail that will help preserve our environment and our communities! Join us in cheering for them on the season finale of Dragons Den!
Dress Yes! Now available through Sears.ca!
Yes World Boutique has recently introduced a new collection to the Yes Lifestyle Organics line. Continuing on our steps towards eco friendly clothing, we are pleased to inform you that each piece from the Eco Goddess Collection is made from super soft organic cotton.
The Yes Lifestyle Organics line is now available online at Sears.ca, where shoppers can enjoy the convenience and rewards offered by Sears. You can also find pieces on the Sears website from the Yes World Boutique line. For our Toronto readers, we are excited to let you know that this week the Eco Goddess Collection will be featured in the Sears flagship store in the Toronto Eaton Centre, main floor. The collection will also be on display after April 11 at the Sears downtown Vancouver location (Granville Street).
Yes World Boutique makes clothing with a purpose that can be worn for all purposes. The new collection of beautiful and comfortable pieces are made for women's active lifestyles, with the adjustable pieces able to be worn just about anywhere!
And of course they can be worn for yoga! Not only focused on keeping the environment healthy, but on keeping you healthy too. If you know Yes World Boutique then you know that we are all about spirit, freedom, and joy. Yoga is an exercise of the mind and body that brings these to us.
Dress Yes to go green, get healthy, and stay beautiful!
Green Living Show Toronto
The Green Living Show is Toronto's largest consumer show dedicated to all things green. The show takes place April 15-17. Three days and over 400 exhibitors. You will find products, tips, and inspiration to help make our planet greener. This event will be held at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.
Our booth 715 can be found across from the Sears booth. Our products have recently been launched on http://www.sears.ca/. We will be showing customers the ease of purchasing Yes Lifestyle Organics online through Sears and explaining the benefits........................................................................................................................................
We are accepting Live Green Bucks! Collect them at the Live Green Toronto Pavillion and bring them to our booth to receive a free gift with purchase - Cold pressed, organic shea butter lip balm made at a woman's collective in the Sudan! We will also be participating at the Fashion Takes Action zone. See our featured fashions and ethical jewellery collection in this zone.
We hope you can all make it out to this educational and inspirational event.
Ottawa Go Green Expo
We're spending our weekend at the Go Green Expo! The two day event takes place on March 19 and 20. The festival features hundreds of exhibitors that are there to provide you with information, products, and services that help make your life greener!
Yes Lifestyle Organics has a booth at the festival where you can find our new organic cotton designs. We will have a change area available for your convenience. We will be looking for your feedback on buying organic clothing. Let us know why it is important for you to have an eco wardrobe and you can be featured on our upcoming blog! You will also be able to enter the Go Green Contest and win free clothing from Yes Lifestyle Organics!
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We are very excited that Gillian Deacon will be at the Go Green Expo. As one of Canada's best-known environmental advocates, Gillian Deacon has been educating Canadians on how to make greener decisions. She is the author of best selling books There's Lead in Your Lipstick and Green For Life. She is also the host of CBC TV's talk show The Gill Deacon Show. At the Go Green Expo she will be discussing simple green actions that people can make and teaching ways to minimize our ecological footprints. She has influenced many people to go green and we are excited to have her at the festival.
Find us at booth 430 in the centre isle just before the "Green Drinks" area. Hope to see you there!
Dress Yes! Yipi!
Ever heard of Yipi? Yipi is a great website that brings together healthy and eco-friendly products and services of all sorts. Yipi makes it easy for you to find products that are good for both you and the environment, online and locally.
The Yes Lifestyle Organics line is now being offered on Yipi! We are excited to be a part of this growing online green community. Here are a few of the items by Yes World Boutique that can be found on the site.
Yoga heals, nourishes, and challenges us. Yipi offers a beautiful selection of yoga music to alleviate your yoga setting. Click on the pictures for further details.
You can find Yipi at the Green Festival in San Francisco April 9 and 10. The Green Festival focuses on building a sustainable community, featuring businesses and people who are working towards making our lives healthier socially, economically, and environmentally.
Visit https://www.yipi.me/ to learn more about Yipi, shop green, and shop with Yes!
She's All That! Natalie Portman
Celebrity film star Natalie Portman is all that!
The expecting mother-to-be continues to leave her mark in the worlds of film and fashion. Her most recent movie Thor will be released in theaters this May. Let's not forget her just received Oscar for Best Actress in Black Swan.
Since age 8, Natalie Portman has been a strict vegetarian, staying true to her beliefs. “My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his medical conferences where they were demonstrating laser surgery on a chicken. I was so mad that a chicken had to die, I never ate meat again.” She has recently adopted and committed to a vegan diet. Vegetarianism is one thing she has in common with designer Suzanne Wyman.
As a strong believer in animal rights and with her heavy influence on the fashion world, Natalie Portman has developed her own line of vegan shoes. Inspirational!
Natalie, may you find peace and love on every step of the way and throughout your journey of motherhood.
Green World Inspirations! Eco Fashion Week
Have you heard of Canada's Eco Fashion Week? Just a few weeks ago, Vancouver hosted the bi-annual Eco Fashion Week. From February 22nd to the 25th, eco-designers showcased their collections of environmentally friendly fashions. With the growth of designers going green in the fashion industry, Eco Fashion Week focuses solely on recycled and organically grown fashions, hoping to send a global message of change and inspiration.
New designers created textures with materials from their own backyards, by using hemp, and with natural pigments and dyes. Unsold clothing from thrift stores and other reused and recycled garments were turned into high fashion runway looks. Clothes were made from fibers of wood, bamboo, and even milk proteins. Sponsor AVEDA put glamorous green touches on the runway with their plant-based hair and makeup products.
Yes World Boutique supports the designers that have taken the steps towards making their clothing environmentally friendly. Together we work towards keeping not just our clothing beautiful, but our environment beautiful too.
JUNOs turn 40!
As the JUNO awards celebrated their 40th anniversary, many events took place including the JUNO Sole where celebrities gathered at the Bata Shoe Museum to celebrate Canadian music through fashion. One-of-a-kind shoes donated by past JUNO award winners, nominees, and other Canadian musicians were put on display for this event.
Here is some of the red carpet celebrity fashion from the JUNO Sole event:
A shout out to all you fabulous accomplished Canadian women! Yes World Boutique has some beautiful and distinctive dresses that would be great to wear for the special events!
The Eco Goddess convertible dress and the Flowing Goddess dress would look beautiful
on the red carpet. Think local! Think eco!
The JUNO awards celebrate Canadian music, fashion, and art. The 2011 JUNO awards, Canada's Music Awards, will be taking place on Sunday March 27 at the Air Canada Centre and will be shown live on CTV.
Yes Street-chic! Fashion Inspirations in Hong Kong
Fashion inspirations don’t just come from the runway. Fashion surrounds us and there is no better way to find it then by looking outside our front doors. From the fashion savvy to the trend setters, the most unique and interesting finds are in street style.
During her travels, designer Suzanne Wyman finds fashion inspirations from all around the world. With camera in hand, she is able to catch these moments of fashion diversity. Below are a few of the photos she has taken while in Hong Kong.
During her travels, designer Suzanne Wyman finds fashion inspirations from all around the world. With camera in hand, she is able to catch these moments of fashion diversity. Below are a few of the photos she has taken while in Hong Kong.
Noted as one of the most fashionable cities in the world, Hong Kong holds some of the most colourful street style.
Yes inspirations come from all over the world. Designer Suzanne Wyman is constantly finding cultural and creative inspirations during her travels, bringing the diverse feel to her clothing found at Yes World Boutique.
The National Home Show with Live Green Toronto
Yes World Boutique is spending the week at the National Home Show. We kicked off the event on Friday and so far we have had a great weekend. We are proud to inform our readers that Yes World Boutique is now a member of Live Green Toronto. Live Green Toronto teams up with green-committed businesses and offers members discounts, advice, and tips on how to make greener cloices. Click on the picture to sign up for your free card!
Here you can see two of Yes World Boutique’s interns, Jessica and Stephanie, sporting their eco-friendly clothing for Live Green Toronto.
Yes World Boutique’s booth is filled with clothing that is all made with certified organic cotton. In this photo of the booth you can see a few of the expressive and versatile designs offered by Yes World Boutique.
Have a closer look at the different collections at http://yesworldboutique.com/.
On Friday February 25 Yes World Boutique will be having a fashion photo shoot. Come watch it live at the National Home Show! On Saturday February 26 Yes World Boutique will be holding a fashion show where designer Suzanne Wyman will be discussing her inspiration for the designs and the benefits of organic cotton. We will be at the National Home Show until Sunday February 27. Hope to see you there!
Suzanne Wyman, designer, Yes Lifestyle Organics, discusses the benefits of her eco friendly collection.
Yes World Boutique Video Shoot!
Yes World Boutique recently wrapped up a video shoot for the Flowing Goddess Dress! It was a hot day but we kept it cool with our wonderful team of videographers, models and styling team! Suzanne Wyman, designer of Yes World Boutique is excited to share the final video very soon!
Here are some candid snaps from the day! Enjoy!
The YWB team heading to our first location!
Ryan, our director gracefully riding with all the equipment for the shoot!
Jahte our brave videographer, climbed up a tree for the best shoot!
The models and crew preparing for our scene on the beach!
Model Bernadette, hair stylist Julie, videographer Jahte, model Bonnie and co-ordinator & stylist Shanon at the end of the video shoot!
The video will be up very soon! So keep visiting our blog for the final product!!
She's All That: Building Community with City Mural Artwork!
Cristina Delago wears Yes World Boutique’s organic yoga wear to her yoga classes and at the studio where she creates her eye grabbing murals using mosaics of glass and porcelain tiles along with her incredibly distinctive handcrafted tiles!
The talented muralist was chosen by the City of Toronto and Mural Routes to capture the essence of Arnie Lipsey’s Almonds and Wine, the winning film at the Jewish Animated Film Festival!
Christina is passionate about installing mosaics in public spaces and working with communities to actualize it. She wants the public to see that mosaics add colour beauty to urban landscapes.
Christina is passionate about installing mosaics in public spaces and working with communities to actualize it. She wants the public to see that mosaics add colour beauty to urban landscapes.
The mural was revealed this past Sunday, on August 15th to the Bathurst and Lawrence community in Toronto, Canada! The day was filled with fun, laughter and love! The details and colours of her mural adds character to the community! Cristina’s mosaic work has brought the film to life!
Yes World Boutique would like to congratulate Cristina for her breathtaking artwork! And keep rocking the Yes Lifestyle organic wear!!!
Where can you find this mural? It is between Dell Park and Fairholme Avence, south of Lawrence on the west side wall on Bathurst! Visit Mural Routes for more details!