We have expanded!

Change is good.

After almost 5 years, I am happy to announce the next phase of this site!

à la mode is officially changing its name to Fusion of Effects and will continue to focus on fashion related materials such as fashion campaigns, runway shows, exciting fashion products and special editorials. At the same time, it will now act as a hub to connect not one, but three websites. Yes, you read it right, Fusion of Effects now has 3 sister websites. Below are the highlights you need to know on each website:

Draw A Dot.
-Formerly à la mode had a popular section on fashion illustrations and due to the positive response it received, I decided to create Draw A Dot. in late 2012. It is now one of the leading fashion illustration websites in the world.
- I have discovered many great illustrators in the cyber space and use Draw A Dot. to promote their talents.
- Draw A Dot. has been recognized by many international fashion houses, with the latest addition being Valentino.
- Dots(Connection) on Fusion of Effects will continue to give you a weekly recap of Draw A Dot.
- Feel free to follow the site's social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Google .

Food Tour 101
- Those who know me well know that I love to eat. Food Tour 101 focuses on mouth watering dishes which can be found around Toronto and maybe one day the world.
- The Food Tour Challenge category on Food Tour 101 will challenge myself and my food loving friends to explore certain Toronto areas and locate the best dishes while staying on a budget. How far can we stretch our budgets? That is the challenge! Visit the site to find out.
- Feel free to follow this site's social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

STM
- STM is a more personal site created by my blog partner Stephen-Thomas M. It serves as an exploratory hub where people, brands and events in the design industry are profiled.
- If you have been hoping to see the return of (Un)Discovers, (part of the original à la mode,) then you are in luck because it has migrated over to STM and will now be known as #stmINTERVIEWED.
- #stmSnippet on Fusion of Effects will highlight some of STM's most popular posts.
- Feel free to follow Stephen-Thomas M on Instgram and Twitter.

Fusion of Effects will continue to explore opportunities to work with different fashion brands.

Stephen-Thomas and I look forward to having you visit all of our sites and welcome your ideas, comments and feedback.

Welcome to the new era!