Welcome back to episode 3 of Model Mondays! Get to know the wonderful models from CAISA Fashion Show! Name: Sonia Spence Year: 4 Program: Computer Science Scene: Casual Why did you join CFS?: I joined CFS this year because I have loved seeing the show over the years from behind the scenes and wanted to…
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Model Monday Ep. 2
Welcome back to Episode 2 of Model Mondays! Don’t forget to check out all our models lovely socials, and show them some love by sharing these blogs with your friends. CAISA Fashion Show is only as great as the people who help to make it happen, so we are all so excited to get to…
Model Monday Ep. 1
Welcome to Model Mondays! For the next few Mondays, CAISA Fashion Show will be dedicating these blog posts to introducing you to some of our lovely models partaking in this years event. Can’t wait for you all to get to know them a little better! So, without further ado: MEET THE MODELS! Name: Emma GoodYear:…
Top TikTok Fashion Trends
With 2020 slowly coming to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the amazing fashion trends we have now; all because of TikTok. For those who don’t know, TikTok is an app that went viral around 1 year ago, encouraging creators to post videos as long as 1 minute in any style…
Model Monday ft. Casual Models: Dillon, Angie, Sean, Adam, Vanessa, Ivan
Name: Dillon Richards Year: 7 Program: Ph.D physiotherapy combined Scene: Casual Why did you return to CFS? Caisa has been such a big part of my university experience. The life long friendships I’ve build are so amazing. Plus making money for charity makes it all so much better! What are you looking forward to the most for the show?…
Study Tips for Reading Week
It’s finally the week we’ve all been anticipating since cracking open our first textbook to begin studying for midterms, reading week! Some of you might be either jetting off to a luxurious destination, or just going home to visit friends, family, hide from the cold and binge Netflix all day. Whatever you are doing, there’s…
Stay fit this Reading Week with three no-equipment workouts
Reading week is fast approaching, and that means lots of time spent eating great food, seeing friends and family, and travelling for many of us! Whether you’ll be on-the-go or just staying cozy at home, don’t forget to set aside some time and squeeze a workout in to keep those energy levels up. We’ve got…
Director Introductions: Prachir Pasricha | Executive Director
Prachir Pasricha, Executive Director Program/Year: HBA2 Number of Years on CFS: 4 Why did you join Caisa Fashion Show? I learned about CAISA Fashion Show in the summer before my first year at Western. When a friend encouraged me to look into getting involved with the organization, I was instantly hooked by two main features:…
Midweek Models ft. Peter, Julia, Jessica, Savio, Kelly, Aiden, Angela, Aiden
Name: Peter Aliga Year: 2 Program: Criminology Why did you join Caisa Fashion Show? I love the idea of raising money for the Children’s Health Foundation while also being able to do something I love ( modelling and fashion)! What are you most excited for the show? I’m excited to see the show in its…
Model Monday ft. Main Characters & Models: Tori, Micki, Ramon, Jessica, Calla, Carlene, Simran, Alex
Main Characters – Micki Craig and Tori Quick Name: Tori Quick Year: 2 Program: BMOS Why did you join CFS? Get back into dancing and meet new people! What are you most excited for the show? Telling a really unique story What is a fashion trend that can never let you down? Red Lipstick What is…
Model Monday: Lillie, Mitch, LeAnn, John, Maya, Rebecca, William
Name: Lillie Sun Year: 3 Program: HBA1 Why did you join Caisa Fashion Show? I joined Caisa Fashion Show because I wanted to be a part of such a great team. For the last two years, I’ve watched the show from the audience and I loved everything about it – the choreo, the storyline and…
Model Monday ft. Casual Babes: Avisha, Emma, Hugh, Chinua, Bronte, Justine
Name: Avisha Patel Year: 3 Program: Biology Specialization Why did you join CAISA Fashion Show? I heard that it was a good experience and that it’s a lot of fun. I always found the modelling/fashion industry very interesting and thought I’d audition! What are you most excited for the show? After months of practices I’m excited to see…
Creepin’ your Parties Real!
Missed Hallo-weekend because of midterm exams (like me)? Well, never fear because it’s never too late to celebrate the scariest time of the year! Planning a last minute halloween party can be tricky, especially without a theme and inspiration regarding how to unify decorations with the season. Luckily, I have compiled a list of different…
Post-CFS Model Auditions
Having wrapped up our CAISA Fashion Show model auditions on Sunday, the scary part is over, and the anticipation has begun to see who our models are for the upcoming 2019 show! We saw the best of the best, and everyone was amazing! If you didn’t audition, we caught up with one of the models…
The Top 5 Study Spots in London (that aren’t Weldon)
It’s the most wonderful dreadful time of the year – midterm season. Whether we’re ready for it or not, reading week is almost over, which means that it’s time to head back to London and face the crazy amount of assignments and exams waiting for us at Western. Here is a list of five cool study spots in…
Reading Week: Getting Back on Track
It’s Friday. Originally, you were determined to study during reading week, but after multiple shopping dates, going out for food with friends, and chronic procrastination, you’re now faced with the first chapter of readings you were supposed to finish by today. Have no fear! You can still ace your exams, with the help of these…
Our Favourite Street Style Accounts
Street style fashion has become a whole other (expensive) world. It’s hard to keep up with trends in the street style world: new brands popping up everyday, established luxury brands releasing new collections, and the rise of luxury vintage. However, we’ve compiled some of our favourite Influencer accounts to give some inspiration – let us…
ATTN: Holidayoncé has arrived
From being cast in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King, being named the highest paid female musician by Forbes magazine and giving birth to twins you could say that Beyoncé has had a pretty busy year. And just when you began to think there is not much more she could do… Hold…
Tip and Tricks: Prepping and Surviving Black Friday
Black Friday (Nov. 24) is coming up right around the corner, and to my fellow shopaholics, it’s probably one of the best days of the holiday season. First of all, it’s a sign that Christmas is almost here (t-minus 1 month!), and it’s also the perfect time to treat yourself before finals take over! But,…
5 DIY Instagrammable Recipes!
We’ve all scrolled through our Instagram’s and found some place that has very aesthetically pleasing foods. So how many of you have gone on missions trying to find that exact restaurant so you could post that very same picture. I know I’ve been there – taking subways, busses, and then walking for ages across downtown…
A Beauty Expert Gives Us Her Secret to Conquering False Lashes
We sat down with Linda Dai from BLK Lash, who offers Ultra Luxe 3D Mink Lashes that are cruelty-free, can be worn 25+ times, and feature a comfortable cotton band, to give us her advice on how to rock false lashes like a beauty pro. Interested in buying some? Enter the promo code “CAISAFS” at…
Best Ways to Shop on a Budget
As University students, we don’t have loads of money to spend trying to keep up with fashion trends, or trying to revamp our wardrobes. Sometimes, we can get too carried away with how much we spend, especially on clothes or accessories, and especially when we want to “treat” ourselves. But shopping doesn’t always need…
5 Most Debatable Food Practices
Everyone recently has decided that the debate on pineapple on pizza is the be-all-end-all of repugnant (or amazing, depending on your preference) foods. I’m here to tell you this is wrong, and that there’s worse things to be irrationally upset about people enjoying. Also this list is definitely exhaustive and objective and should be taken extremely…
Our Favourite Lifestyle Pinterest Accounts
Pinterest: the application great for those who love to be creative, explore, gain inspiration, do some research, or gain some insight or advice on how to do things. As a Pinterest advocate myself, I can safely say that I have spent countless hours on the site pinning posts to my various boards ranging from school…
Style Roundup: Pinterest’s 2017 Style Predictions
With a new year ahead of us, Pinterest has recently released their trend predictions for 2017 (can be found here). From fashion trends to places to travel, the compiled board has something for everyone. However, we looked over the list and compiled some of our favourite style trend predictions right here! Denim Embellishments Embellishments on…
Netflix and Chilly Weather
Happy Holidays! With school coming to a close, hopefully you all can get some time to relax. By relaxing, we mean watching Netflix. To celebrate the holidays, we rounded up some of our favourite holiday movies we could find on Netflix, so enjoy! The list is in no particular order: Christmas With the Kranks (2004)…
8 Winter Wonderlands
Where is the perfect winter getaway? While some choose to chase the sun, many winter travellers embrace cold weather; from touring crystal cities to trekking the icy tundra. Here are 8 winter wonderlands you need to see: New York, NY New York lights up the holidays with bright window displays and the shining Christmas tree at Rockefeller Centre. Walk through a snowy Central Park, or local…
The Best DIY Gifts for Friends and Family
With the holiday season now in full fledge, it’s the perfect time to think of what to give to your loved ones. Personally, I love adding a little personal touch to gifts that I give, so hopefully you can find that extra special gift in this list for those most important to you! Most of…
Hot Chocolate: Remixed
For a wintertime warm-up, hot chocolate is the perfect choice. It’s a classic treat during the holidays that can be made to measure for almost anyone. The Aztecs did it first; mixing cocoa and chili pepper into a cool, foamy drink. Mayans made it hot, served specially for warriors. In Spain, the sacred practice of “drinking chocolate” was adopted for…
Festive Decorations for the Avid Celebrator
Unsure how to decorate your room or house this holiday season? Then, this article is for you! There are multiple different ways to go about decorating your place: DIY’s, using household items you already have, printing out posters, or even just buying things from HomeSense or Dollarama. Here is a collective of some great decoration ideas…
Top 10 Holiday TV Specials
Holiday season is the best season, am I right? At least for Television, it is. Most TV Stations have released their holiday schedules for what’s airing and when, so be sure to check them out if you are looking for something to watch! That being said, we looked through the CBC 2016 holiday TV guide…
Top 10 Gifts For Men
1. Toques I feel like we all tend to have an aversion to buying basic winter gear for our loved ones because it seems so basic and dull. Guess what? WRONG. It’s cold af during the winter and the men in your life need their ears kept warm by wool. My only stipulation: avoid…
Fashion Flashback: The Most Memorable Outfits from Gilmore Girls
With the Netflix four-part continuation series of the popular TV show “Gilmore Girls” now released, we thought it would be a great time to highlight some of our most memorable outfits from this iconic show. Being a pretty huge Gilmore Girls fan myself, I love all the characters and am truly ecstatic about the Netflix…
How to Decorate Your Room on a Budget
Have you ever wanted to redecorate your room, but don’t feel like spending hundreds of dollars at Bed Bath and Beyond to do so? I know the feeling. Every time I scroll through the Home Decor section of Pinterest, I am just reminded of my student budget. However, just because I can’t afford to spend…
Student Discounts for the Shopaholic
Who says that you need to wait until the Holiday season to get some great deals on amazing clothes from high-quality brands? Well, the CFS team has got you covered with an ultimate guide of student discounts from our favourite clothing stores (because there’s never a wrong time to go shopping or make the last-minute decision…
10 Reasons to Be a CAISA Fashion Show Model
You get to be a part of the LARGEST student-run fashion show in Canada You are surrounded by ridiculously good looking people 24/7 You become a part of a huge family It’s #forthekids Modeling is fun! When else will you be able to strut your stuff on stage? You will meet some of your closest…
Model Monday: Justine, Stephen, Samantha, Rebecca, Dillon, Tyler, and Kate
Name: Justine Lusk Year: 3 Program: Kinesiology Why did you join CAISA Fashion Show? To meet new people and get to experience being a part of such a big charity event! What are you most excited for the show? Show day, it’s such an exciting day spent with all the beautiful friends you’ve met, being…
Model Monday: Kalika, Emily, Aaliah, and Kelly
Name: Kalika Postlethwait Year: 2 Program: Criminology and MIT Why did you join CAISA Fashion Show? I joined the CAISA fashion show because last year was a great experience and I wanted to be a part of a fun extracurricular that helps the Children’s Health Foundation again What are you most excited for the show?…
Get Adventurous with Exodus Escape
You and your friends love a challenge. But what if I told you that challenge involves being locked in a room with your friends and finding a way out in 60 minutes? Sounds easy, doesn’t it? But that’s not it. Your job is to discover hidden clues, solve puzzles, and open locks that will eventually…
Model Monday: Harneet, Valentine, Hidi, and Konnar
Name: Harneet Mukkar Year: 4th Program: Honours Specialization Kinesiology, Minor in Rehabilitation Science Why did you join CAISA Fashion show? I thought it would be a great opportunity to get involved at Western, especially for such a charitable cause. It’s definitely a new and exciting opportunity for me! What are you most excited for the…
Model Monday: Nicole, Albert, Chelsea, Forrest, and Veronica
Name: Nicole D’Angelo Year: 5th year Program: Double major in Biology and English Literature Why did you join CAISA Fashion Show? I joined the CAISA Fashion show because it is a great opportunity to meet new people and give back to the community, I have done it for the past 3 years and every I…
CAISA-Grams Day 4: A Valentine’s Day Survival Guide for Single Guys and Gals
Valentine’s Day (and the days leading up to it) can be hard for us single guys and gals. You stress about your love-life, then binge on a tub of Ben and Jerry’s, then you stress about binging on Ben and Jerry’s when you promised yourself you wouldn’t do this again this year. Or maybe not….
CAISA-Grams Day 1: Best Alternative Valentine Dates
Welcome to CAISA-Grams! For the following week, CAISA Fashion Show will be featuring posts related to Valentine’s day and all that comes with it. To start, we’ve complied a list of some of the best alternative Valentine’s date ideas for you and your special someone. While there’s nothing wrong with a candle-lit dinner, we think you should change it up a…
Our Top Reading Week Destinations
This year we may not be buried under two metres of snow, or waiting for the 6A Richmond in negative 30-degree weather, but it’s still nice to get away for a week in February. We’ve compiled our list of favourite reading week destinations ranging from beaches to ski slopes. Mexico. Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, or Punta…
Model Monday: Carly, Marc, Brendon, and Dian
Name: Carly Fiset Year: 3rd year Program: Double Major Psychology & Criminology Why did you join CAISA Fashion Show? Initially I trIed out because I had a friend that wanted to and she took me along for moral support. Now I come back every year for the amazing friends I have made being apart of…
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