I met Michelle Planche last year when I was a judge in the Art of Fashion competition for emerging designers. Michelle is passionate about providing opportunities for designers, as am I, so we were a natural partnership. We created a project together- a seminar called the Retailer’s Point of View and The Ultimate Holiday Dress Competition. Michelle and I also serve on the board of Fashion Group International together.
– Laura-Jean Bernhardson, CEO and founder of Fresh Collective
Name: Michelle Planche, CMP
Occupation: Event Producer
Age: 39
Lifestyle: Social Butterfly and Busy body entrepreneur
Style Coach Notes: This fun dress can be changed into 10 different styles. It suits Michelle’s fun and beachy blonde look, and is fabulous for travel. The colours are gorgeous on Michelle, and this dress can be accessorized with scarves, a light cardigan or a shrug. (Dress: Bubble Beach Dress – Diane Kroe $195, Bracelet: Ch-ch-chains – BurfurtArt $65, Shoes: Renown Strap – Hush Puppies $19 ON SALE from $85)
What’s a typical day like for you? Juggling act between running a full time event production company (www.paradigmevents.com), a charity which supports emerging designers in Canada (www.artoffashion.org)
What in your life is really important to you? Making time for the people I love and being there for my friends and family as well as being passionate about my career.
What would you like to be remembered for? Being a dreamer, maximizing life, living in the moment, being a connector of amazing people and creating memorable moments.
Style Coach Notes: As a blonde, Michelle looks amazing in bold bright colours like this fuchsia. I asked her how she would describe her style, and she said, “Classic, but with a twist” and I immediately thought Kabuki would be a good fit. We both found this dress on the rack at the same time! Another comfortable and stunning number. (Dress: Joanna sleeveless – Kabuki $145, Shoes: Lonna T-bar – Hush Puppies $100)
What role does fashion play in your life? I have always being known from my family and friends as a fashionista. I love to dress up, make a statement and express who I am through clothing.
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What do you love about shopping at Fresh Collective? I am always a fan of supporting Canadian designers and shopping locally! Fresh Collective is a great place to shop as you know you are always going to be wearing an creative, unique and original piece that many of your friends will not have in their closet! It is so great to see so many of our Art of Fashion designers in the store and so successful! I am always proud to showcase the talent Canada has to offer!
Style Coach Notes: As an event planner, Michelle needs a wardrobe of awesome looking but comfortable dresses. This dress with a swishy skirt and stretchy top will keep her looking great during her long days and nights planning and executing fabulous events. (Dress: Cynthia – Paper People Clothing $169, Necklace: Curious Oddities $30, Shoes: Lonna T-bar – Hush Puppies $100)
What are you up to these days?
Girlfriends Getaway Weekend at Deerhurst Resort November 7-9th, 2014 www.eventsinmuskoka.com, www.deerhurstresort.com/girlfriends
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Michael Smith at Deerhurst Resort November 14-16th, 2014 www.eventsinmuskoka.com, www.deerhurstresort.com
Retailers Point of View-July 8th, 2014 / Holiday Dress Competition- Applications due August 1st, 2014 www.artoffashion.org
Is there anything else we should know about you? Single! 🙂