Here’s the thing: We know it’s mildly incestuous to crown our own pot-stirring blogger Miss Raquel (Poppycock!) our latest Woman of the Hour, but we have a thing for conscientious women who work hard, devotedly, and with a spirit that is broad and fierce. And despite prepping to be everywhere this Toronto Pride with gigs galore, the indefatigable TV host, writer, web and club queen took time to put pen to our TMI Questionnaire:
JUST THE FACTS
I’m a: Libra.
I’m: 35 come Sept. 27, 2011
I was born: A girl in Toronto at Women’s College Hospital.
I wear many hats: Owner/editor of Scenester Magazine, host of Electronica on bpm:tv and host of Scenester Channel. I call myself a ‘Creative Communications Specialist’.
My fave colour: Pink.
Passion: Music.
Fantasy entourage: Vin Diesel and Dwyane Johnson.
Turn-ons: Fast decision making, honesty, and an up-front personality.
Irresistible in a mate: Brains and muscles.
Phrase I most overuse: “Get er done!”
Most people would be surprised to know I: Live quietly. 8/10 I work without music on. Red wine makes me sleepy.
Fictional best friend: Green Girl
Talent I wish I had: Drawing.
When I order a cocktail I ask for: Whatever comes to mind at the moment. I bartend part-time and always come up with drinks.
GUILTY PLEASURES
TV: Trash TV baby! TMZ, Joan & Melissa, All the Housewives from all the counties and cities. bpm:tv. Discovery, TLC and the list goes on.
Song: iio – Rapture (Acapella)
Greatest extravagance: Not too extravagant: my laptop and iPhone.
WEAR APPARENT
Jeans: Anything that makes my ass look good, and doesn’t cost the moon and the stars. I don’t wear whatever else is wearing. Jeans are to be original.
Footwear: Heels the higher the better!
Watch: Fossil.
Eyewear: My Burberry and Lady GaGa sunglasses.
Casual: Shorts and t-shirts. I’m shopping for skirts this season.
Formal: I don’t do formal. When I’ve had to do formal I have to funk it up. Formal is boring.
Perfume / Cologne: Sheesh! Which one to start with I own a shop of perfumes. I get the most compliments on Paris Hilton’s “Paris” and Brittany Spears “Fantasy”. Whatever makes you smell sexy wear it!
BEAUTY DUTY
Shampoo: Moroccan Oil shampoo and condition. Ask Peter at Cinelli Hair he’ll tell ya all about it. It’s amazing!
Face wash: Aveda Fresh Essentials
Moisturizer: I change it up. As long as it has an SPF of 15 or more and keeps my skin feeling fresh and not dry. I do like NeoStrata, Oil of Olay, Nutrogena. And specialty organic creams.
Body Lotion: Vaseline Intensive Care; the aloe or cocoa butter one.
Indulgence: Perfumes, purses, shoes and lip glosses. Honestly I don’t need any more of any of them!
GOTTA GETTA GADGET
Gadgets: Mini-sound system, mini-home theatre, iPhone, iPad. And if I drove I’d drive a Smart Car you can park it anywhere!
On my music player now: Carl Cox Live @ Sensation White
I always PVR: Sadly I currently don’t PVR.
CULTURE VULTURE
Last book read: Jenna Jameson How to Make Love Like a Pornstar. A Cautionairy Tale. Currently reading Ann Rule‘s But I Trusted You and Other True Cases.
Last movie seen: Sharkwater.
Last concert: I’m gathering seeing an international DJ does not apply here, therefore I can’t remember my last concert.
Last play: I don’t remember but it was at the Rose Theatre in Brampton.
OBSESSIONS
Current obsession: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Past obsession: The gym
Future obsession: The gym
CRYSTAL BALL
The next big thing will be: This I don’t share.
AND FINALLY …
Words of wisdom: “Never work with desperate people. – John Dillinger.
Catch Miss Raquel as she takes on this bananas schedule this Toronto Pride:
Friday July 1
One World – Where The Wild Things Are!
Join us in Cawthra Square Park for the best Canada Day party in the village! The Green Space on Church, home of TreeHouse Party and Lipstick Jungle heats up on July 1 with killer music by:
3PM – 4:30: GREG GOW
4:30 – 6:00: SHAWN RIKER
6:00 – 7:30: JO-JO FLORES
7:30 – 9:00: ADDY
9:00 – 10:30: DEKO-ZE
10:30 – 12:00: TICKY TY
KAYA BONGOS on the drums!
Hosted by Miss Raquel (bpm:tv/Scenester Magazine)
Advisory group: Deko-ze and Charles Pavia
All proceeds to support The 519
*Donations are appreciated and necessary.
INFO
Monday July 4
Deko-ze Presents: Come Get Your Fcuk’in Beats Pride Edition
Tom Stephan a.k.a. Superchumbo (London/New York)
Deko-ze l Budah Moderno l Jon Herbert l Josh Karmin l Neill Mcleod l Nick Bertossi
Hosts: Miss Raquel l Erin l ClubStan l Brandon Morgan-Melo l Sean Star
The Comfort Zone, 480 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
