Leslie-Ann Thomson is a Montreal-Based Makeup Artist. She is one of the most sought out makeup artists in Canada. Her work has appeared in commercial campaigns for Elizabeth Arden, Aldo, Vichy, Holt Renfrew, Lancôme, and Revlon to name a few. Thomson’s work spans artists, celebrities, musicians and designers alike. She has worked with Arcade Fire, Grimes, Priyanka Chopra, Haim, Ashley Graham, amongst many others. Her work has appeared in the pages of in Elle, Fashion, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Guardian, Bullet, New York Times Style Magazine, Madame Figaro, Nylon Magazine.

Always seeking inspiration, she is a pop-culture fiend, finding inspiration in contemporary art, music and design. We sat down with Leslie-Ann to hear about her career journey and her early experience working in fashion as a designer. She also shares some of her favourite beauty products, and TV shows, podcasts and books. We also needed to get the lowdown on some of her favourite neighbourhoods, restaurants and art galleries in Montreal.

@leslie_ann_thomson

https://the-project.co/leslie-ann-thomson/

Show Notes:

Makeup:

Charlotte Tilbury Light wonder foundation: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca?search=light+wonder+foundation

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca?search=filmstar+bronze

It Cosmetics Super Hero Mascara: https://www.itcosmetics.ca/on/demandware.store/Sites-itcosmetics-ca-Site/en_CA/Search-Show?q=superhero%20mascara

Hair:

IGK Beach Spray: https://www.igkhair.com/products/beach-club-texture-spray

Ellnet hair spray:  https://www.lorealparis.ca/en-ca/elnett-satin/elnett-satin-unfragranced-extra-strong-hold-hairspray-75-ml

Kerastase Hair Spray: https://www.kerastase.ca/en/volume-in-powder/volume-in-powder-texturizing-spray.html?dwvar_volume-in-powder-texturizing-spray_size=200%20ML#start=3&cgid=styling

Audio Books:

Untamed from Glennon Doyle: https://www.amazon.ca/Untamed/dp/B07Z44DRFK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Montreal Restaurant:

Le Meac: https://www.restaurantlemeac.com/

Le express: http://restaurantlexpress.com/en/

Fugazzi: https://www.fugazzimtl.com/

Bucky Roosters: https://buckyroosters.com/

Satay Brothers: https://sataybrothers.com/

Shopping In Montreal:

Arsenal Gallery: https://www.arsenalcontemporary.com/about

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

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Brittney Christie is a Los Angeles-based Fashion Photographer. Her work has appeared in American Vogue, British Vogue and Elle Magazine and some of her clients include BB Dakota, Nike, and Nasty Gal.

She sat down with us to chat about her love of photography and her career journey and hustle into fashion photography. We also discussed the importance of self-care and her being so open about her mental health challenges.

She chatted with us about her love of thrifting and home decorating and adjusting to the new way of work and life during the pandemic.

Show Notes:

https://www.brittneychristie.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/brittneychristie/

Vintage Store:

https://svdpla.org/largest-thrift-store-in-la/

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

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Mila Yudina is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. This award-winning designer has worked in the field of fashion design and styling. She has had an extremely successful career as a luxury Interior Designer with international clientele. She decided to dabble in fine jewelry design, and in true Mila fashion, this led to another successful business venture, Atelier by Milana Yudina Jewelry. It is safe to say that anything she touches, turns to gold. She has a refined and distinct aesthetic, and an incredible amount of dedication.

Her work ethic is so impressive and I we chatted about her eclectic career journey, and her humble beginnings. She was so honest about her personal journey of marrying young and taking a break from her career to start a family.

We chatted about her design process, and her constantly evolving career and so much more.

Show Notes:

http://www.milayudinadesign.com/

http://www.milayudinadesign.com/#/atelier-by-milana-yudina-jewelry-1/

Instagram: @milayudinadesign

Mila’s Essentials:

https://www.neostrata.ca/p/F30142XA

https://zoskinhealth.com/collections/shop-all/products/growth-factor-serum?variant=31618264006771

https://zoskinhealth.com/collections/shop-all/products/exfoliation-accelerator?variant=31618267119731

https://www.skinceuticals.com/hydrating-b5-gel-635494117004.html#start=1&cgid=moisturizers

https://www.laneige.com/int/en/skincare/water-sleeping-mask.html

https://www.byredo.com/us_en_m/rose-of-no-mans-land-eau-de-parfum-50ml

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

[email protected]

Nila Do Simon is a writer and editor based in Del-Ray Beach, Florida. As a writer she has written for The New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of Venice Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based out of Fort Lauderdale. Nila talks in detail about the road to getting to this point in her career, and what her role as an Editor-In-Chief truly entails. We also discuss the challenges of creating the Summer issue through the beginning stages of the pandemic, and the future of the content for the publication.

We discussed her strategies regarding inclusivity for the journalistic and creative side of the publication, with a focus on including more people of colour on the creative production side as well as the writing portion. Nila is a mother of two small children and we discussed the challenges and triumphs of motherhood especially working through the pandemic. As well as how she stays sane and focused through her daily rituals.

Show Notes:

https://www.nilado.com/

Instagram: @Nilado

Venice Magazine:

https://venicemagftl.com/

Books:

Disapearing Earth By Julia Phillips

https://www.amazon.ca/Disappearing-Earth-novel-Julia-Phillips/dp/0525520414

Trick Mirror By Jia Tolentino

https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Mirror-Self-Delusion-Jia-Tolentino-ebook/dp/B07L2JGLZ9

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

[email protected]

Dee Daly has been in the beauty business for fourteen years.  After dominating the Canadian market, including winning P&G’s prestigious Makeup Artist of the Year in 2014, Dee relocated to Los Angeles to expand her already impressive list of achievements.  Her work can be seen in the pages of ELLE, Flare, People Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, and C Magazine amongst many others.  She has also worked on award winning TV Shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Jimmy Kimmel and The Talk.  Dee also has a solid celebrity client base both in Los Angeles and Toronto including Lady Antebellum, Drake, Justin Bieber, Tears For Fears and Kathryn Winnick just to name a few.  Dee’s approach to beauty makes everyone in her chair feel like the best version of themselves.

We sat down with Dee to Talk about her career journey from the bottom to the top. Learning to make a life outside of her work. The importance of her spirituality. The reality of moving from Toronto to LA, and the shock of living through the political climate in LA and working through the BLM movement.

Dee Daly

http://deedalymakeupandhair.com/

Insta: @deedaly1

La Misc Pod

[email protected]

@lamiscstudio @danagoldenberg

Show Notes:

SKincare:

Sephora Skin Kit: 

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/facial-sculpting-set-P451197?country_switch=ca&lang=en&skuId=2239812&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1340426147_103787013763_pla-300382326710_2239812_447986819748_9000797_c&gclid=CjwKCAjwoc_8BRAcEiwAzJevtbGbmnOtyN3rPzKmAA1-UBCPGKMKCKzLj02dLeD4Zvv18LxuICa_KhoCr98QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Kate Somerville Sunscreen Spray

https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/uncomplikated-spf-50-soft-focus-makeup-setting-spray-P433135?skuId=2086429&keyword=kate%20somerville%20sunscreen%20spray

Waleda Skin Food: 

https://well.ca/products/weleda-let-it-glow-skin-food-duo_190123.html

Books:

https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Soul-Purpose-Access-Within/dp/0062854852

TV Shows: 

Hollywood

Dead To Me

Zoe's Extraordinary's Playlist

Insecure

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

[email protected]

Danielle Directo-Meston is a writer based in Los Angeles. She has written for Rolling Stone Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, C Magazine, My Domaine, and many more. She also launched her own website focused on the local LA market with UncoverLA.com - where she writes about fashion, beauty, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. We chatted about her career journey, and her experience with launching her own website. She is also a mother of two, so we discussed the work-life balance and maintaining her own self-care practice from virtual reality workouts, to her skincare regimen.

Show Notes:

danielledirecto.com

Instagram: @danielledmeston

UncoverLA.com

Headspace app

https://www.headspace.com/

Workouts:

Tone it up app

https://my.toneitup.com/pages/challenge

Supernatural App

https://www.getsupernatural.com/

Skincare:

Cleanser Shiseido – Waso cleanser

https://www.shiseido.com/ca/en/waso-quick-gentle-cleanser-0730852139657.html

Josie Maran – Argan Retinol Serum

https://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/pages/argan-retinol-serum-skincare?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Semi-Branded%3eCanada&utm_content=Josie%20Maran%20Argan%20Balm&utm_term=[keyword]&utm_creative=[description1]&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5eX7BRDQARIsAMhYLP8b7PjRb_9G1-0zq4zQWv2E3XGzL2HjK65Z7vFNP1-Mnt84_H3yJXEaAh97EALw_wcB

Bebo CBD Serum

https://beboetherapies.com/products/high-potency-cbd-serum

Zip Beauty: 

https://ziipbeauty.com/

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

[email protected]

Patrick Custo-Blanch is a multi-hyphenate creative based in Montreal. He studied photography, and 3D graphic design and has a strong drive for entrepreneurial endeavours. He chatted with us about his love of Montreal, and what he enjoys most about working in creative capacity. The conversation did take a more personal note, chatting about dating and his love life, and the importance of open communication.  Patrick also talked about his personal experience with mental health, and more specifically, dealing with Bipolar Disorder.  We touched on the importance of finding the right therapist, and how meditation and breathing techniques have helped him in his mental health journey. 

Podcast: 

The Collective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collective-podcast/id668440952

Crime Junkie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189

Your Mom's House: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-moms-house-with-christina-p-and-tom-segura/id503482646

Restaurants:

Arthurs:     http://arthursmtl.com/

La Mal Necessaire:    https://www.lemalnecessaire.com/

Atwater Cocktail Bar:    https://www.atwatercocktailclub.com/

Lov https:    //lov.com/en/restaurants/

Satay Brothers:   https://sataybrothers.com/

The Cold Room:  https://www.thecoldroommtl.com/welcome-1

St. Sushi:    https://saintsushi.com/

www.custoblanch.com

Instagram: @custoblanch @nudeskateboards

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

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Yannick Crespo has lived an interesting life growing up in the South Bay Area, Miami, Buenos Aires and then to his home country of The Philippines. He spent his early career working in the Tech Startup space but felt a calling to his true passion in the culinary world. Yannick decided to launch, Pot D’huile a CBD infused Olive Oil in 2017.

Since then, he has launched multiple collaborations; one of which we mentioned in a previous episode, Hot Sloth with Kat Odell and Mike Begale. It’s a unique company garnering more attention during these times for obvious reasons. We sat down with Yannick to hear about his cultured upbringing and how that carried over to his passion of the culinary space. We talked about the challenges of the startup world and the nuances of working in the CBD space.

Show Notes:

Instagram: @potdhuile

pdhcbd.com

La Misc Pod

[email protected] 

Instagram @lamiscstudio 

Sorel Carradine is a Pilates instructor based in Los Angeles. She did her teaching course right after college as a means of supporting herself as an actor. Throughout the years she really honed-in on her talent of teaching Pilates and is now finally making it her main focus.

We chatted with Sorel about imposter syndrome and the importance of staying true to herself, as well as what differentiates her style of teaching from others.

The conversation took on a lighter note when discussing her keen fashion sense. She has such great style and we needed to know all her favourite shopping spots, and all the designers that she is loving. Skincare is another passion of hers so we dove-deep into new brands that she’s trying and loving, as well as the staples. We talked about dating,  and dogs and so much more.

Show Notes:

@sorelcarradine

Classes: https://linktr.ee/sorelcarradine

Fashion:

Madly Vintage https://www.madly-vintage.com/

Recollection @shoprecollectionla

American Rag https://americanrag.com/

Tavin https://www.tavinboutique.com/

Etsy: straw totes Etienne aigar

Ciao Lucia https://ciaolucia.com/

Khaite    https://khaite.com/collections/new?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-3Ndk3hqNuJPWCFxJzPmeV3Jr6eA2VgbAI-sJPpxKXH6vz8hD4ZxdgaApDoEALw_wcB

Doen https://shopdoen.com/

Feel Jeans https://thefeelstudioinc.com/collections/all

Live the process https://livetheprocess.com/

Outdoor voices. https://www.outdoorvoices.com/

Alo  https://www.aloyoga.com

Lululemon https://shop.lululemon.com/

Girlfriend collective  https://www.girlfriend.com/

Ceres https://www.sportceres.com/

Skin Care:

Biologiche rechereche Lotion P50w

Saso Ja https://seisojbeauty.com/

Lesse https://lesseofficial.com/

Skinceutical vitamin c https://www.skinceuticals.ca/

Orborian bb cream https://www.erborian.com/

NuFace https://www.mynuface.com/

Shows:

Babylon Berlin

Pen 15

Books:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

One Day David Nicholls

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

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Michelle Ross is designer based In Toronto. She is known for her contemporary jewellery line under her name which has had a cult-like following since 2003. Michelle uses semi-precious stones and metals juxtaposed with glass, ceramics and vintage findings to produce each unique piece. Michelle studied textiles at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where she honed her innate eye for detail and keen sense of style. In 2007, Michelle moved to London, England where her studies at the prestigious London College of Fashion, brought her to intern for luxury fashion label, Erdem. Michelle returned to Toronto in 2010 to continue to expand her jewellery line.

We sat down with Michelle to hear about her amazing creative and entrepreneurial journey. We talked about her design process and her love of all things vintage.

Show Notes:

https://mnross.com/

@mnross

Jeans - https://imogeneandwillie.com/collections/women-denim/products/catherine-indigo-rigid-usa-lot-1

PODCAST INFO:

@lamiscstudio

[email protected]