Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha launched her own blog earlier this month.
"As you may or may not know, I just finished revamping my website (http://www.coco-rocha.com/) and after doing so I came up with the idea of making my own blog. I didn't want it to be like any other fashion blog; this one would be about the day to day life as a model and the ins and outs of the fashion world, and of course I'll be adding some amazing videos that can only be found here at OH SO COCO!!"
Image courtesy of http://ohsococo.blogspot.com/
It's cute and gives a great glimpse into the life of a "supermodel" for any teenagers out there who are fascinated by the whole glamour *cough* associated with modelling. You can even find out why her new red hair was under wraps for so long (Oh those pesky modelling contracts...) and what she didn't buy on Boxing Day. If you're into that kinda thing...
CBC Radio is inviting Canadians to choose 49 songs from Canadian artists that best define Canada for the incoming U.S. President Barack Obama.
The site states: "His playlist could definitely benefit from some Canadian content, especially given the depth of our musical offerings – spanning a wide variety of genres and representing our culture from coast to coast."
While that's nice to get people to list how many talented singer-songwriters have come from Canada, why wouldn't we want to make a list to our own PM? Oh, that's right - he just wouldn't listen...
Listen to CBC Radio to see what ends up on Obama's Playlist on inuguration day: January 20th.
I finally had a chance to add a whole pile of Canadian designers to my list. Check them out on the widget to the right. Let me know if I might have missed someone!
"I don't know what they mean by an icon. I never thought of myself as being that. It seems strange to me. I was just modeling, thinking of as many different poses as possible. I made more money modeling than being a secretary. I had a lot of free time. You could go back to work after an absence of a few months. I couldn't do that as a secretary." - Bettie Page
There are some great links to articles on The Infectious Bettie Pageblog if you want to learn more about her life.
Going somewhere warm this winter? (Yeah I wish too...)
Well, if you are lucky enough to head to a tropical destination soon why not take up Chio Swimwear's offer of up to 80% off this weekend?
From Friday, December 12 till Monday, December 15 at. Bellair Tanning Salon, 675 Yonge Street, Toronto. RSVP to rsvp@chio-online.com.
"The last word in pool-side glamour, luxurious Italian swimwear line Chio’s chic bikinis are set to be summer must-haves.Is for the glam gal-about-town who's all about feeling fresh, sensual and fun. The label creations have since become the hottest swimwear to be seen worn by A-listers such as Eva Longoria, Paris and Nikki Hilton, Carmen Electra, Brooke Hogan, and Rockstar Nelly Furtado. Chio has made several editorial debuts in Sport‘s Illustrated Swimwear Edition, Lucky Magazine, In Style Magazine, and Victoria‘s Secret. Their aim is to make perfectly-fitting, ultra-flattering beachwear."
And while you're working on that tan eyeing the hot cabana boy - have a pina colada for me!
Uptown girls are flocking to Toronto’s newest shopping haven – Magnolia (www.magnoliaonline.ca). The store features gorgeous black chandeliers, lacquered display cases and fuchsia printed botanical chairs, which showcase the designs by Arthur Mendonça, Lucian Matis, Izzy Camilleri, Hoss Intropia, and DKNY.
The lovely people at Matchstick invited me and a guest to The Spoke Club for a private vodka tasting. I brought along fellow blogger and good friend Anita from I Want I Got. We were treated to complimentary Ketel One martinis followed by a bubbly speech from the Ketel One representative who gave us a rundown on the history of the family brand and what it's made from. (Ketel One is over 300 years old and is made from wheat.)
Then we got to tasting various vodkas, all at room temperature - first the Ketel One vodka, then Grey Goose, then Absolut Vodka. I had had Ketel One before and knew it was a really smooth vodka, but had no idea there was such a difference between them all.
Ketel One really did come out number one! It is so smooth and doesn't burn as much going down. Grey Goose was good too, but there was more of a scent and a bit more of a burn. The Absolut compared to the others smelled foul and totally burned.
The best part, besides getting a little tipsy for free was the goodie bag which contained a bottle of Ketel One, a mini bottle of my fave liquer Grand Marnier, a Ketel One martini shaker, and a receipe card. That bag did contain some good stuff!
OK, I'm off to make myself an Ultimate Ketel One Cosmopolitan.
Project Runway Canada announced their line-up of designers today! I was soooo happy to see a few familiar names, but one in particular is Sunny Fong who I worked with a few years ago with models when he launched his Vawk line. Not only is Sunny intensely talented, he is also one of the most genuine and wonderfully nice people you could ever wish to meet. I ran into him last winter and mentioned he should enter, then I bumped into him at the Lady Gaga show on Sunday and he never mentioned a thing. (Which he really couldn't do until it was officially announced.) I am so happy for him! He's my pick to win! Go SUNNY!!!!!
PS - anyone else notice how Iman's bust line is unusually large in this image?
If you've been on this blog before you'll know I am a big Kylie fan, but I'm just not feeling this song so much. The opening sounds like she's ready to spring off into a cover off "All By Myself" Bridget Jones styles. Oh well, 'tis for a good cause.
Song by Coldplay and Kylie Minogue, released in support of World AIDS Day, (RED)WIRE, (RED)'s new digital music magazine designed to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Some of the greatest artists on earth have contributed amazing songs to (RED)WIRE such as this one. Visit http://red.msn.com/ or http://www.redwire.com/ for more details.
This Thursday December 4th Magic Pony is having a night of pen, ink, paint, glue, and glitter to turn blank toys into Christmas Miracles!
For one special night, the Magic Pony Gallery will be transformed into an Elfin workshop. Customize your favorite DIY figure, meet and greet with guest artists, eat, drink and be merry with fellow DIYers. Oh, and enjoy some Magical Pony sales never before seen by human eyes.
Guest Artists: Nathan Jurevicius Gary Taxali Melinda Josie Steven Charles Manale Justin Pape (We Kill You)
Bring a gift of food for the Food Bank and enter to win a super crazy secret raffle!!
Today, YouTube recommended that I should watch the Rainbow Brite opening. I'm not sure why, but I decided to watch it anyway. I'll never get those 11 seconds back...
Here's your chance to grab items from a number of fashionable closets from a selected group of ladies and gents in the city. Theyve pooled our nearly new, quality vintage and brand new clothing, shoes and accessories together to sell at great prices. There will be mens and ladies products available. The sale is CASH ONLY PLEASE and it's a one day sale.
Guys shouldn't have all the fun. Ladies! Come out again this season to experience Cocktails and Clipboards presented by Sterling Vineyards at select Raptors home games.
Your ticket includes:
- Pre-game wine tasting of the best Sterling Vineyards selections from California, Chile or Argentina with a sommelier - Hors d'oeuvres prepared by Air Canada Centre's Executive Chef - A private basketball 101 session with a member of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club - Gift package including a fitted Raptors t-shirt, Flare Magazine and more
In honour of Worn Journal's Winter Formal Slow Dance, I'd like to prepare you with a little history on the dance card.
Dance cards became trendy items at balls in the early 19th century. They were a way for a lady to keep track of the gentlemen she had promised dances to during the evening.
Masters of ceremony and floors managers guaranteed that young ladies would only have to dance with gentlemen who were their social equals. Today, that is called “Cover Charge and Over-Priced Drinks". The floor managers saw that order and decorum were kept during the evening. Today, these guys are called “Bouncers”. They had to screen out undesirable elements, such as prostitutes who found masquerade balls easy to infiltrate - Today, those are called “Hoochie Mamas”, they had to keep an eye on alcohol consumption - Today, that is called “Last Call”, and saw that no young lady went without a suitable partner - Today, that is called a “Wing Gal”.
Dance cards were generally given only to ladies. Gentlemen were supposed to remember to whom they had promised dances. Yeah, that wouldn’t work today… The front cover of the dance card told the occasion for the event, the location, the date, sometimes the price of the ticket, and often the name of the band that would be playing that evening. Today, we get event invitations on Facebook.
The interior of the dance card usually contained a list of the evening's dances, with spaces provided for the names of the gentlemen to whom the lady had promised them. Today, ladies dance with their gal pals and diss guys who try to dance with them. Sometimes the dances were listed generically; "waltz" "polka" "two-step" etc., these lists provide us with valuable information about the types of dances and the musical selections that were popular in any period. Today, we get our groove on to The Pussycat Dolls and Lady Gaga.
And a scene from Meet Me In St. Louis to show you how it's done, well, or not done:
Winter Formal Slowdance: Worn Fashion Journal issue 7 release party
Saturday, November 29, 2008 Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto) Doors open at 9:00pm Entrance is $10 and includes a dancecard and Issue 7 of Worn Fashion Journal.
Worn recently moved from Montreal, and is now launching it's first Toronto-made issue with a Winter Formal Slowdance. A good excuse to dress up and get snuggly, the Winter Formal is being held at the Dovercourt House, a lovely old dance studio decked with crepe paper streamers, balloons and mirror ball. You get a dancecard to reserve a special tune and Resident Dancers for any shy boys and girls. There is also a photographer to take date and non-date photos to remember the night (and outfits) by.
What is Worn Fashion Journal? Part fashion magazine, part academic journal, and part personal zine, Worn Fashion Journal is a truly independent publication. Driven by sales (not advertising) Worn offers unique perspectives on fashion, creating a diverse and inclusive alternative to mainstream fashion magazines. Articles deal with concepts and ideas around fashion from a historical, cultural, political and practical perspective. Issue includes articles on mannequin history, global fashion, luxury branding, and spandex. Yes, you heard right, spandex. It's got all that plus regular columns and photoshoots, too, in one very pretty little package. So you can see, Worn has a lot to celebrate. www.wornjournal.com
Anyone else out there remember Wednesday nights at Lava Lounge on College before the building sold and was turned into condos? Mod Club Wednesdays were fun and always brought out an eclectic crowd of hipsters - and that was pre-Hipsterville Toronto. So the boys (DJ's Mark Holmes formerly of Platinum Blond and Bobbi Guy) ventured a few blocks west and opened The Mod Club - one of my favourite places to see bands. Off the top of my head I've seen Mika, Lykke Li, Brazilian Girls, New Young Pony Club, Dragonette and a whole slew of others there.
Mika at Mod Club.
So, 5 years have past, so why not celebrate at The Mod Club 5th Anniversary Party this Saturday, November 29 @ 9:30pm til 3am at (where else?) The Mod Club, 722 College St. West (east of Ossington @ Crawford - in the heart of “Little Italy”.) Just stumbling steps from my home...
Doll Factory by Damzels' 2nd Anniversary & Leslieville Wanderlust!
Help the Dolls celebrate their 2nd Anniversary and visit Leslieville Village Wanderlust!!
Thursday, November 27th: Special ONE DAY ONLY Store Hours: Noon to 10 pm Cocktails will be served 6pm to 9pm 15% OFF EVERYTHING in the store!! PLUS Exclusive, very limited edition Damzels In This Dress, winter/holiday dresses and free gifts with purchases over $50 (limited quantities) Doll Factory By Damzels is located at 1122 Queen St. East, Toronto.
For more information about all the Wanderlust Events visit: www.eastendnoise.com
Local has it heart set on being Greektown's hippest lounge. Describing itself as "A fashion forward loft-style space founded on a love of food, music, and art, which brings the sophistication of downtown a little bit more..local. (To the Danforth, specifically). "
WHAT: Local caters to the hybrid food and drink aficionado; those who are seeking exceptional cuisine and then wish to experience an entire night out, by subtly transforming from a restaurant to a stylish after dinner affair.
WHERE: Local – 511 Danforth Avenue
Opening Night is Friday November 28th.
Well, if you live off The Danforth and don't feel like trekking all the way over to Ossington, you got a place to go now. Now you can feel hip in your own 'hood.
Saturday November 29th kicks off Almost Naked's Naughty or Nice Sale with 40% off.
Find the perfect stocking stuffer and gift ideas from your friends at Almost Naked where you will find the largest selection of premium underwear brands, including DIESEL, Calvin Klein, Betsey Johnson, Marlies Dekkers, Miss Sixty, aussieBum and John Galliano!
Almost Naked is located at 479 Queen Street West — just west of Spadina. Naughty or Nice Sale ends Friday December 5th.
My absolute favourite blog, Rags and Mags is here again with another contest to dress main characters Lucinda McRuvy and Max Velosse for the holidays.
Two winning outfits will be selected, one for each character.
To celebrate the launch of Dido’s new album, Max’s stylist will receive a Dido-branded aluminum water bottle and recyclable shopping bag, along with an autographed copy of her last album “Life For Rent”. Lucinda’s stylist will receive a paperback copy of The Collection by Gioia Diliberto. Both stylists will be name-dropped in holiday-related posts.
Toronto-based KARAMEA is having a Studio sale from Friday, November 28 till Sunday, November 30th from 12 noon till7:30pm each day at 335 Roncesvalles Avenue #3.
Day to evening wear, all seasons, range of sizes and stock – up to 80% off. Cash only. Pre-orders for Spring/Summer 09 are available-deliveries for February at a 25% discount.
For more information email michelleturpin@karamea.ca.
Holiday season is well upon us and the party invitations are just starting to flood inboxes and Facebook event lists. The big question: what to wear? Well, I don't know about you but I need a whole new slew of party frocks to warm up my wardrobe in preparation of the upcoming party season. (And some milk thistle to prepare my liver!)
Toronto's best place to find that perfect dress, Fashion Crimes is offering customers a $30 gift card with the purchase of $125 or more. Not that I need an excuse, but i can pretend to use it as one.
Click on the image and print the flyer to get your gift. Offer is good until December 18th.
BTW - My favourite fashion illustrator Danielle Meder created the illustration for the flyer. Love it!
For two evenings why not have a taste of the Scottish Highlands with a wee dram o' Drambuie at the Drambuie Den at Ultra. You can RSVP for either Monday, December 1 or Tuesday, December 2. If you're not in Toronto, visit the website to find out when the Den comes to your city: www.drambuieden.ca.
You also get a chance to enter the Drambie Pursuit - a single day race which takes you on the journey Bonnie Prince Charlie took while escaping the Highlands. Speed bonnie boat!
One of Toronto's cutest boutiques, LaDiDa is having a pre-Christmas sale for a limited time only. Head on over to 128 Danforth Avenue to check out their unique stock of jewellery, clothing, shoes, accessories, and body & bath products. And why not treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure while you're there? It's always good to treat yourself.
I am currently obsessed - and I mean, rewind, repeat kinda obsessed - with Lady Gaga's Just Dance single!
So in honour of that, here are the upcoming ticket sales and dates for the So You Think You Can Dance Canada Tour!
The Top 10 dancers from CTV’s #1 new show, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA, will be hitting the road this winter with an all-new stage show. Ticket purchase information for each market is now available.
The tour, which offers fans from across Canada the chance to see the country’s most talented dancers performing their hottest routines in hip-hop, contemporary, ballroom, tango, mambo and salsa, is produced by 19 Entertainment, dick clark productions, AEG Live and Donald K Donald, and presented by Virgin Mobile.
On sale dates and ticket purchase information for each market is as follows:
Vancouver Friday, January 30, GM Place On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 604-280-4444, at the box office, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Kelowna Saturday, January 31, Prospera Place On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 250-762-5050, at the box office, or at www.selectyourtickets.com
Edmonton Monday, February 2, Rexall Place On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 780-451-8000, at the box office, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Calgary Thursday, February 5, Stampede Corral On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 403-777-0000, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Saskatoon Saturday, February 7, Credit Union Centre On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 306-938-7800, 1-800-970-7328, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Regina Sunday, February 8, Brandt Centre On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 306-543-7800, 1-800-970-7328, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Winnipeg Monday, February 9, MTS Centre On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 204-780-3333, or at www.ticketmaster.ca or www.mtscentre.ca
Thunder Bay Tuesday, February 10, Fort William Gardens On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 807-625-2929 or at the box office
Sudbury Thursday, February 12, Sudbury Arena On sale Friday, November 21 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 705-671-3000, at the box office, or at www.greatersudbury.ca
Toronto Friday, February 13, Air Canada Centre On sale Saturday, November 22 at Noon Tickets available by calling 416-870-8000, at any Ticketmaster outlet, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
Montreal Saturday, February 14, Place des Arts On sale Friday, November 21 at Noon Tickets available by calling 514-842-2112, 1-866-842-2112, or at www.laplacedesarts.com
Ottawa Sunday, February 15, Scotiabank Place On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 613-599-3267 (599-FANS), 877-788-3267, or at www.capitaltickets.ca
Hamilton Tuesday, February 17, Copps Coliseum On sale Saturday, November 22 at Noon Tickets available by calling 905-527-7666, at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, or at www.ticketmaster.ca
London Wednesday, February 18, John Labatt Centre On sale Friday, November 21 at Noon Tickets available by calling 1-866-455-2849, or at www.johnlabattcentre.com
Kingston Saturday, February 21, K-Rock Centre On sale Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 am Tickets available by calling 1 877 554 8399, or at www.tickets.com, or www.k-rockcentre.com
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, and is produced in association with CTV by Danse TV Productions. Sandra Faire and Trisa Dayot are Executive Producers. Ed Robinson is Executive Vice-President, Programming, CTV Inc. Susanne Boyce is President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc.
According to Style File the Queen of Pop Madonna is going to be the new face of Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2009 campaign AND apparently it's already been shot by my fave photo team Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The last high-end ad campaign she did was Versace (in my mind I am pronouncing it a-la Showgirls, ver-sayce).
Madonna for Versace in 2005
I pray that it's better than the disastrous ads Versace put out with Madge back in 2005. (Did they not even warn her they were shooting?) Mind you the first ad campaign she did for Versace in 1995 was stunning, stunning, stunning!
CTV can add yet another reality contest show to their already strong lineup that includes Canadian Idol and So You Think You Can Dance Canada - they just announced that they are looking for Canada's Next Top Model! Mr Jay Manuel is back with his airbrushed pretty face as host.
(I really never understood why this promo shot looks like a sci-fi movie)
Here's where I get lazy and just copy & paste stuff. (It really is soooo much easier.)
CTV announced today it is looking for Canada's Next Top Model. Recruitment starts today for competitors for the third cycle of the 2007 Gemini winner for Best Reality Program or Series, which will air for the first time on CTV in 2009.
In a program first, Canada's Next Top Model hopefuls have the option of submitting their application packages online at the series' all-new website, model.ctv.ca. Applications are being received now through December 22, 2008. Thousands will apply, but only 10 women will compete on-air for an incredible grand prize that includes a $100,000 beauty contract.
"With the enormous success of So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Canadian Idol, we can't wait to take Canada's Next Top Model to the next level," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. "We will continue to bring the sidewalk to the catwalk, providing 10 young women an opportunity of a lifetime and the winner with the chance to jumpstart her modeling career."
Canada's Next Top Model returns with the hope of finding 10 young women who think they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modeling. To qualify, applicants must be female, between the ages of 18-23 (as of Friday, January 30, 2009), Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents of Canada, and at least 5'8" in height. Participants must also be prepared to spend five weeks away from family and friends and must not be locked into a current modeling contract. For up-to-date audition information and/or to download the official application kit and apply, visit www.model.ctv.ca.
Rebecca Hardy, from Manheim, ON, was named the Cycle 2 winner of Canada's Next Top Model. Since her win, Hardy has worked with top photographers and on the runways of high fashion markets including Milan and London. Since winning, Rebecca has walked the runway for Aritzia, Calvin Klein, Greta Constantine, G-SUS, Nada Yousif and Evan Biddell.
Everyone's getting in the holiday spirit! Toronto's Betsey Johnson - and one of my personal favourite Canadian stores, Doll Factory by Damzels are making it easier to get that perfect Holiday dress and the coolest gifts!
Until Christmas, the store will be open between 11am- 7pm from Tuesday to Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11am till 6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. (Closed Mondays.)
They are fully stocked with dresses, cardigans and pencil skirts from: Stop Starring (I have a great dress I bought in the summer from the DF), Lucky 13, Sailor Jerry and tons of under $100 holiday dresses, and great gifts and accessories including Loungefly bags and wallets, Classic Hardware jewelry, Pacifica perfumes, and HodRod Hellcat picture frames!
Let's not forget the ever popular Burt Reynolds cheese trays!!! Who doesn't love cheese?
"Stiff knees" - ha ha!! Good for the novice - you'll be walking "sexy and sassy" in no time!
The new edition LEGWORK High Heel Fitness DVD designed by New York multi-disciplinary designer Kristin Victoria Barron vividly captures the current new wave of high stiletto fashion worshiped by the chic women of New York and Paris. Available online at legworkdvd.com for $9.95 {+$1.95 S&H}.
FREE pair of stunning earrings with every purchase! 50% - 80% off all in stock items Women's - earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, cuffs, Men's - bracelets, necklaces, charms Handbags - All new style handbags up to 50% off retail
Location: 599 College St. Third Floor (S/W corner of College & Clinton) - Red door with SOOS sign!
Thursday November 20th - Noon- 6:00pm Friday November 21st - Noon - 6:00pm Saturday November 22nd- Noon- 5:00pm
|FAT| Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week is back April 2009 for its fourth year of fashion, performance, visual art and music. Held once again at the historic Distillery District, this year’s theme, “Between Places” aims to explore the nature of transition, discovering and understanding our cultural roots, environmental sustainability and discovering the future through the eyes of cloth. Starting this month, those who are interested in participating can apply directly at the |FAT| website.
Currently, |FAT| is accepting applications for:
FASHION DESIGN: Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Wearable Art
When people talk about inventive, pioneering and contemporary events, where the latest innovators in fashion, art and music can break into the scene, they talk about |FAT| - Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week.
This multifaceted annual event showcases 200 of the most innovative fashion designers, visual artists, musicians, performers and dancers across the country and beyond. In April 2009 over 5,000 people across 4 explosive days and nights will come together to connect, create and experience the next big thing.
Halloween decorations are down and all the Christmas stuff is up now. Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice is upon us once again! (Or should we just call it "shopping season"?)
At least the weather is keeping us from forgetting that winter (brrrr...) is almost here too. Right now with the economy in the _______ [insert phrase] and the nice weather, I bet all retail outlets are praying for an early winter. When it's nice outside, holiday retail sales tend to be low but when there is snow on the ground, everyone gets in the spirit and retail sales rise. (Yay snow!)
Speaking of holiday shopping, click the image below to check out some gift ideas from Montreal-based m0851. Happy Shopping Season to one and all!
The room is being set up. The runway is built. Tables are being decorated. Performers are rehearsing. Gift bags are being stuffed. And it all looks incredible.
Fashion Cares 2008: Fashion sCares is just a couple of days away and THE FINAL BLOCK OF TICKETS HAVE JUST BEEN RELEASED! The whole city is buzzing about it: from the cover of Fab this month to stories in Xtra!, the National Post; CTV, City TV and Fashion Television; and everywhere on the web.
Our final line-up includes an amazing silent auction; a live auction hosted by some very cool Torontonians; a spectacular runway show showcasing the very best that the fashion world has to offer; host David Furnish; Fritz Helder and the Phantoms; Kreesha Turner; Katy Perry; and a showstopping, headline performance from Dame Shirley Bassey with a 20-piece orchestra and members of the National Ballet of Canada. More dancing to follow with a great line up of DJs.
So grab your costume or fancy dress and grab a ticket. The party of Halloween also happens to be the party of the year.
Gala tables are selling fast: call 416-340-8484 x263 for bookings
My fave Toronto band Fritz Helder & the Phantomsheld their video launch party for their second single Lagerfeld Ladylast night at Strange Love before jetting across the border to open for Lady Gaga in New York City. Shot in Paris earlier this year, the song is an ode to Mr Lagerfeld himself.
On Monday, October 20th, 2008, The Drake Hotel will be celebrating young Canadian fashion. The party begins at 10pm in the Lounge where guests can enjoy music featuring a special TFI guest DJ and the chance to celebrate Canadian fashion with fashion designers, industry guests, and celebrities.
That "guest DJ" is ME! Come see me "spin" (er, OK... put CDs in the player) and play some of your favourite fashion tunes!!! The "dead air" will be on purpose - I swear! ;)
I am "playing" at 10:30pm.
No cover, cash bar. The Drake will be open to public. Get there early to avoid disappointment!
This season L’Oreal Fashion Week is Fabulous! In addition to the 40+ runway shows, the Toronto Fashion Incubator will be presenting its annualTFI New Labels® seminarin the Fashion Environment tent, Nathan Phillips Square, at 2:00pm Friday, October 24th 2008. Guest speakers include designer David Dixon, National Post fashion writer Nathalie Atkinson and 2008 TFI New Labels® winner Eugenia Leavitt.
Tickets for the TFI New Labels® seminar are available for $25.00 +GST and can be purchased online. For tickets and event information, click here.
You may not work in fashion, but you love the clothes, you've read and watched The Devil Wears Prada and you just can't get enough of FashionTelevision.
Here's your chance to get right in there and see what truly goes on during L'Oreal Fashion Week (LFW) from October 20 - 25!
The Style Box is giving away pairs of day passes* to five fabulous readers.
All you have to do is:
1. Email me (gail dot mcinnes at gmail dot com) with the subject: "I am Fabulous!" 2. Tell me who your favourite Canadian designer is, 3. Why you are "FABULOUS" enough to attend! (Have fun with it! Be silly! Be creative!) 4. Please give me your full name, cell phone, address including postal code and best email address to contact you.
Will a model trip half way down the runway? What celebrities will be attending? Will there be any cat fights between rival designers? Who is the yet to-be-announced top model to walk one of the shows??? ONLY those who attend LFW will know! Check out who is showing this season here.
Winners will be contacted directly by Friday, October 17 and will be told how to pick up their passes.
For those who aren't selected, don't fret my pet - you can always buy individual public day passes*.
*Public day passes give you access to the main tent and standing room only. Studio shows and BIO - By Invitation Only shows are reserved strictly for fashion industry only.
Want another opportunity to attend LFW? Well, LG has become an executive level sponsor of L’Oreal Fashion Week. The only way to wrap up a fabulous week of fashion is at the exclusive October 25 LG Fashion FUSION 2008 with a live performance by Maroon 5 and a sensational runway show. Enter to win tickets or VIP access at www.lg.ca/fashion.
The contest runs until October 17, but details on how you can still be a part of the experience by coming down to Nathan Phillips Square to watch the show and concert through the see-through wall of the event tent or on the large LED screen will be online until October 25.
Gwen Stefani just won't let up on her Harajuku girl obsession. A century from now when people look back on pop culture she'll be known as "the blonde singer who paid four Japanese women dressed as dolls to follow her around everywhere." Strange, really... But I do love Gweny Gwen Gwen.
Now she's hoping on that lucrative fragrance bandwagon with her own series of perfumes. Go to http://www.fatalattractiontocutesample.com/ to sign up for your free samples and your chance to win a $250 gift certificate to Shoppers.
If you don't have a chance to enter you can always pop by your local Shoppers Drug Mart to get a whiff. Once I get my samples I'll put up my review.
The TRUTH is that one half of Malawi’s one million orphans have lost one or both parents to AIDS, the DARE is for 800 Madonna fans to donate money at the one-time screening of Madonna’s Truth or Dare on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Bloor Cinema to support Raising Malawi. As first revealed on Laineygossip.com, this special occasion which has been approved by Madonna, will be a chance for Madonna fans to have a flashback to the infamous Blonde Ambition Tour. Hosted by Elaine Lui (eTalk host and blogger for Laineygossip.com) and Iain Christiansen, CARE to TRUTH or DARE? will open its doors at 7 p.m., and the screening will commence at 8 p.m. As an incentive for fans to attend, the screening will also feature a sneak preview of Madonna’s directorial debut, Filth and Wisdom.
The event is open to the public; however no tickets will be sold in advance. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to show up early and make a donation at the Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St. W.) box office. Only the first 800 donors will be admitted to the theatre. Please note that there is a suggested minimum donation of $15. 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to Raising Malawi and guests will be informed how much has been raised once the screening has finished.
“Everyday in Malawi, hundreds of children die from preventable illness, thousands are affected by abuse and neglect, and millions face a lonely struggle for survival without parents or adult supervision,” says Madonna. “I urge you to please support Raising Malawi and remember: by committing a little bit of your time, talent, or treasures to these extraordinary children, you will help to save a life.”
“A night with Madonna and a few hundred of her most hardcore fans - all in support of a cause close to her heart... I can't think of a smuttier (in the best way possible!) way to celebrate her career!” says Elaine Lui.
Since 2006, Raising Malawi has been dedicated to bringing an end to the extreme poverty and hardship endured by Malawi’s one million orphans. Co-founded by Madonna and Michael Berg, Raising Malawi uses a community-based approach to provide immediate direct physical assistance, support long-term sustainability, create education and psycho-social programs and build global awareness through multi-media and worldwide volunteer efforts. Raising Malawi works to distribute financial support that will help community-based organizations provide vulnerable children with nutritious food, proper clothing, secure shelter, formal education, targeted medical care and emotional support.
Truth or Dare, distributed by Miramax Films, is a revealing documentary chronicling the life of Madonna behind the scenes of her 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour. Released in 1991, the film was well-received by critics and at the box office. As of 2006, it is the sixth-highest grossing documentary of all time with a worldwide gross of $29 million.
Madonna's directorial debut, Filth and Wisdom, is a hilariously sexy tale of three roommates who must delve into mischievous and naughty behavior in pursuit of bigger and brighter futures. A Ukrainian immigrant, A.K. finances his dreams of 'trans-continental superstardom' with his band, Gogol Bordello, by turning tricks as a role-playing cross dresser. As A.K. literally whips the privileged of London into shape, he also secretly pines for the object of his affection, Holly, an aspiring ballerina looking for her big break while moonlighting as a slippery stripper. Meanwhile, Juliette steals medicine from her pharmaceutical job in hopes of quenching her dreams of helping Africa's youth. Filth and Wisdom is every bit as erotic and playful as it is poignant and touching, revealing the universal struggles we all face in our pursuits of happiness. Opens in select cities on October 24th.
Sponsors for the event include Laineygossip.com, The Bloor Cinema, E1 Films Canada Inc., Proud FM (103.9 FM), Sans Blah, Pauper’s Pub and Lucy Kilislian of Toronto’s Barclay Jewelry.
