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A Day with Harper’s Bazaar

May 16, 2013


About a month ago, I received an early morning phone call as I was groggily checking my email and waking up. It took me a good minute to comprehend what was going on, but once I did I promptly jumped out of bed and did a little happy dance: Harper’s Bazaar had selected me as the 20s finalist in their Fabulous at Every Age contest!

ย After a bit of last minute scrambling (and coming back from London a few days prior), off I went to New York, where I experienced two days of things more amazing than I could have ever imagined. From meeting the amazing editors of a magazine I’ve been reading for years to getting styled by the talented Roxane Danset (in a Dolce & Gabbana dress and Fendi heels, no less), from being dolled up by the Estรฉe Lauder and Aveda teams to being chauffered to the Hearst Tower for a luncheon with the beautiful Brooke Shields, it goes without saying that I was pinching myself for the entire duration of this trip.

The grand prize winner was 50s finalist Teruko Burrell, who is just about the most radiant woman I’ve ever come across. And the greatest reward to come from this experience? The inspiration that I received from every single person that I met. Because I was the youngest of the group, there were so many great qualities in each finalist that I looked up to. These women, though very different, each had a strong sense of self and glowed in their own way. I also developed a new sense of determination to bring back to Vancouver thanks to the kind, innovative, driven, and genuine Bazaar editors.

The entire experience was nothing less than an absolute dream and whenever I think back to last week, I am still shocked that they chose me. Thank you, Harper’s Bazaar for celebrating diversity, unconventional standards of beauty, and “female empowerment at every age”.

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All photos thanks to Kristen Somody Whalenย 
Click here for more images of the styling process &event!

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  1. Anthea says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Wow! So exciting – how beautiful ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. kcomekarolina says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    you look lovely!

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    kcomekarolina.com

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  3. chocolatefashioncoffee says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    amazing photos! ๐Ÿ™‚

    ChocolateFashionCoffee

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  4. CynthiaC says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Wow, fun! I didn’t even know Canadians could enter this – so many of these contests are for US residents only!

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  5. Melanie Liliana says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Wow so amazing!! Congrats girl.. and you look absolutely stunning!

    iambornlippy.blogspot.ca

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  6. Closet Fashionista says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    That is SOOO exciting! You look amazing! ๐Ÿ˜€
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  7. Caroline says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Unreal!!! What an amazing experience – congratulations to you & that is one beautiful group of ladies!

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  8. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Looks like so much fun, you look stunning! xx

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  9. barcadichasers says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    such an amazing experiece, you look stunning.
    bacardichaser.blogspot.com

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  10. Demmy says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    that’s sooo cool! you look amazing and beautiful pictures. xx

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  11. Christine says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Congrats and you look amazing! I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I think you are an amazing inspiration to all girls in their 20s and I can only imagine what you’ll bring to the blogging community when you’re in your 30s! Your blog has only become increasingly popular and this is definitely so well deserved! Have a great day!

    xo,
    Christine

    thefashionpledge.com

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  12. Anaivilo says

    May 16, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Oh I am suuure it was a great experience, and goodness, that dress really suits you wonderfully! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  13. Kassandra says

    May 16, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    That is so awesome pretty lady! Sounds amazing! Also why is your skin so perfect? ๐Ÿ™‚
    Happy almost weekend!
    <3 Kastles

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  14. Michelle H. says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Oh my goodness that must have been an opportunity of a lifetime! Congratulations on being the top finalist!

    Michelle
    http://www.michelleesque.com

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  15. thereafterish.com says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Congrats, Jen! I’ll keep an eye out for the issue, because I am IN LOVE with Harper’s Bazaar. It’s like a cross between Vogue and Vanity Fair – a magazine of style and substance with real journalism and something for EveryWoman who dreams of being that glamourous icon. Of course, you’ve always been a glam icon to me, so this is so fitting. Congrats, you deserve it.

    <3

    Love + aloha, Mae Xx // thereafterish.com

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  16. Alterations Needed says

    May 17, 2013 at 5:05 am

    What an amazing experience, Jen! You looked amazing!

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  17. Joy Yiu says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Congratulations! Great experience! x

    http://www.joyyiu.blogspot.ca

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  18. Katie C says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Sounds like an awesome experience – and you look great too. It’s so wonderful that you were able to meet such inspirational people.

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  19. Marisa says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    First of all, I have to comment on how perfect that winged eyeliner is! Congrats on such an amazing opportunity. I’m sure this experience is going to stick with you for a life time and I’m glad to hear that you’ve arrived home with determination and drive. You are truly amazing!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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  20. Brownie says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Congratulations Jen! You do Vancouver proud ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Brownie says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Congratulations Jen! You do Vancouver proud ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. JH says

    May 18, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Congratulation Jen!!! You look amazing!~

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  23. michelle says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:15 am

    amazing blog and outfit

    xx Michelle

    mich-ette.blogspot.com.au

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  24. Kate says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    This is seriously so amazing Jen – congrats again, a million times over! It looks like it was an INCREDIBLE trip (can we just have a moment for the hotel room filled with bags & shoes?!) and you looked absolutely gorgeous! Representing 20-somethings very well! xo!

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  25. Rebecca Jane says

    May 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    A huge congratulations on getting selected as a finalist – so well deserved! You look absolutely lovely in that dress too!

    Reply

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