Leandra Medine of the popular blog, The Man Repeller, made a personal appearance at the Bloor location of Holt Renfrew on Tuesday to help launch their new blog, Holts Muse, which debuted today.  Held in the Women’s Contemporary section on the third floor of the flagship store, a photo booth was set up so that Leandra could pose for pictures with attendees.  A professional photographer was at hand to take the pictures, which were promptly printed out (should have had a computer there where people could have the option of emailing it to themselves.  We all know that these pictures would be posted online, anyway)

Posing for pictures with Leandra – her shoes my lack of height makes me look like an elf or hobbit!

Attendees (mostly bloggers) waiting for Leandra’s appearance

A display of some picks and favourites

I had hoped that the event would include a brief interview and Q&A session with attendees, but it was more of a personal appearance.  There was no talk about the Holts blog from store representatives either, except, when asked that the site would make its debut the next day.  Too bad, because I would have loved to know more about the site before its launch.  The blog will focus not only on fashion, but beauty, events and everything Holts-related!