K-SWISS | Lozan III (White/White/Silver)

 

I was lucky enough to receive a pair of K-Swiss Lozan III's in all white. This off-court tennis model has an all white leather upper with white branding and metal lace buckles. The shoe itself fits true to size and a good amount of width for those of you with wider feet. They are well cushioned, offer a clean look with almost any outfit and most importantly are comfortable.

I went out on this freezing cold Sunday with local photographer Brayden Elliott. We wandered around downtown taking photos, giving me the opportunity to give these a solid wear and us the chance to photograph the shoes. Brayden had the idea of shooting the shoes with a detailed background whether it was smoke coming out of an underground pipe or me kicking snow. The shots show those who are familiar with K-Swiss and new consumers what the brand's about in these detailed photos. K-Swiss to me is for the athletic people who care about fashion, those who want something they feel and look good when going to the gym or out for drinks. You don't necessarily need to be a fan of tennis or American culture to enjoy the athletic aesthetics of the footwear brand.

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Just a Taste | Fionn MacCool

I actually had not heard of Fionn MacCool until I was reached by their Ontario staff back in October/November. I had friends who had tried it in other cities and gave me pretty good feedback about the pub but I wanted to check it out myself. You may be thinking to yourself "it's just another European pub, what makes it different?" A few things that stood out from my first experience was the size of the entire restaurant, the live music and the friendly/helpful service (thanks Amanda).

We sat down near the window facing 2nd ave. and ordered Original 16's and Kronenbourg to start. After the reviewing the menu on our own and then asking for the advice of our server Amanda we went with the blarney chips, shrimp cake sliders, shepherd's pie mini yorkies and the vegetarian flatbreads. Everything was delicious but our favourite was the flatbread. The savoury dill cream cheese sauce and spice from the jalapeno peppers made the dish addicting (so addicting we ordered it a second time).

To conclude, we will be back. The food, service, Kool & the Gang songs and atmosphere all contributed to making our first experience a good one.

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K-SWISS | Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

If you come from the same generation as myself you will remember K-Swiss for their "I wear my K-Swiss" jingle and their all white runners that guys wore with their cargo pants. Now the company heads back to their heritage American tennis roots for their upcoming collection. The company has been around for almost 50 years and they have made a name for themselves by producing tennis and off-court shoes.

K-Swiss looks to create shoes with the influence of country clubs, preppy style, premium materials and classic silhouettes. One thing that you can see the brand does is use their classic tennis white upper on majority of their models. The K-Swiss also utilizes a new modernized shield logo, the five stripes and rubber outsoles. The shoes are priced between $80-$120 CAD. You can find K-Swiss at our Foot Locker in Midtown Plaza.

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The Heights | NYE 2014

Come out for The Heights' more official opening. For $20 you will receive champagne and appetizers as well. There will be live music provided by multiple DJs and multiple rooms with different ambiances to party in. I hope to see you guys out!

Tickets are available at Bottega or Momentum on 8th Street.

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Tourism Saskatoon | "ExploreYXE" Chapter I-IV

Tourism Saskatoon's "ExploreYXE" - Chapter I: Endless Exploring from Cinescapes Collective on Vimeo.

Tourism Saskatoon's "ExploreYXE" - Chapter II: Endless Friendships from Cinescapes Collective on Vimeo.

Tourism Saskatoon's "ExploreYXE" - Chapter III: Endless Surprises from Cinescapes Collective on Vimeo.

Tourism Saskatoon's "ExploreYXE" - Chapter IV: Endless Excitement from Cinescapes Collective on Vimeo.

50 Cups of Christmas | 2014

Come celebrate the holidays with the 50 Cups dudes! These guys throw a good party and always play great music! Tickets are available at Momentum and Louis on campus.

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Billy Ivan | Asking

Billy Ivan, a musical artist and producer from Stanton Island, New York who contacted me to let us know that he was releasing a mixtape in the new year called "The Compilation Tape". Billy himself is a self taught artist who is inspired by hip hop favourites such as Kanye, Pharrell and Jay Z.  Check his new video out below and stay tuned for more.



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OB OBrien | Schemin' Up Ft. Drake & P Reign