Shopgirls Presents: The Science of Style

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Preloved Vintage Shoe Party

F-List Designer Spotlight: Carrie Hayes

The F-List is continuing with the second in their Designer Spotlight series with designer Carrie Hayes on Wednesday, March 4. The event takes place from 6pm - 9pm at EIGHT Wine Bar, Cosmopolitan Hotel, 8 Colbourne Street in Toronto. RSVP on the F-List.

"For soft sophistication, look no further than CARRIE by Carrie Hayes. This former TFI resident's creations have serious staying power, not to mention flawless construction."

My Collective Boyfriend

My collective boyfriend is back with their third album. It's been so long, I thought our separation was almost permanent. We had some good times in the Dark of the Matinee and I'll never forget when they said they'd Take Me Out, but I was sad when they had to Walk Away. I am thoroughly enjoying our third time around.



My top track pick: No You Girls.

I can't wait to see them again at the Kool Haus.

LG Fashion Week: The Ten Fashion Commandments

I've never been a fan of the general public coming to Fashion Week. I feel it should be strictly a trade event - especially when most people are there to work. The majority of public attending the shows respect that, but some public don't take that into consideration: they steal seats, fill up space in the already crammed tents, complain about the shows being "so short", and generally just get in the way.


I do want everyone to support and promote Canadian fashion, so I will post the link on where to get passes to LG Fashion Week, but before I do, I'd like to share my "Ten Fashion Commandments" for attending industry fashion shows:

1. Thou shall not drink too much Prosecco in a can.
2. Thou shall dress to impress.
3. Thou shall wait thy turn to get into the runway room.
4. Thou shall remain outside the runway room for invite only shows.
5. Thou shall expect standing room only.
6. Thou shall not steal seats.
7. Thou shall not covet the gift bags of your neighbours.
8. Thou shall not speak loudly during the show.
9. Thou shall respect the space of the media.
10. Thou shall not stalk the models.

Provided I haven't put you off too much, you can get your public day passes through the F-List for $75 each day of shows.

See you in the tents, just don't steal my seat - please! ;)

Rita Tesolin Inventory Sale

Celebrated Canadian jewellery designer Rita Tesolin is having an inventory sale. Items include costume, sterling silver and semi-precious jewellery collections and a wide array of one-of-a-kind belts. Prices starting as low as $5.00. Different items will be continually added. A great opportunity to buy designer accessories at bargain prices.


DATE: Sat, Feb 28 & Sun, Mar 1

TIME: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

LOCATION: 63 Wingold Ave., Suite 103

PAYMENT: **Cash only**

Your chance to purchase some original pieces featured in such magazines as Elle Canada, Flare, Fashion, FQ and Zinc at up to 80% off.

The L'Oreal Paris Challenge

Here's a scan of the flyer that I found in Shoppers Drug Mart on Saturday. Still annoyed that I knew who won - I didn't tell a soul.

Congrats Sunny & Baylor! Well deserved!

Heartbreak Karaoke Party

Toronto Vintage Fashion Bazaar

Studio Gallery presents the Winter 2009 Edition of the Toronto Vintage Fashion Bazaar on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009, 1pm-6pm.

Men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from the closets of some of Toronto's expert vintage shoppers will be on sale.

Each season, Studio will select twenty of their favorite vintage fashionistas as vendors. If you are interested in participating at the Spring 2009 Edition of the Toronto Vintage Fashion Bazaar, please contact Vanessa at vanessa@studio.to

Directions to Studio Gallery: 294 College st., 2nd floor @ Spadina, above the Savannah Room.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags. Refreshments will be available for sale. Cash only. $5 entry.

Shoppers Gives Away PRC2 Episode 3

Today, I went to my local Shoppers Drug Mart at College & Crawford and saw a little L'Oreal pamphlet promoting Project Runway Canada and L'Oreal's Spring trends.

As I'm waiting in line I take a little peruse and see right away that they've given away who wins the challenge for Episode 3 which doesn't air until this coming Tuesday!!!

Don't worry, I am not giving it away - that would not be fair, but with all the tight non-disclosure agreements in place for the show you'd think that the employees at Shoppers would have been given strict, detailed instructions on when to put it out for their customers. (Like, AFTER the show airs!!)

Looks like someone's gonna get a hand slap - or worse...

Bloomingdale's Designer Open Call

Starting this Friday, February 6th, Bloomingdale's will host a series of Designer Open-See days on the FIRST Friday each month through May 2009.


Open-See Dates:

• Friday, February 6
• Friday, March 6
• Friday, April 3
• Friday, May 1

Time: 12:00noon to 4:00pm, First-come, first-serve basis *TIP: Arrive EARLY in the morning and line up in the queue
Where: Bloomingdale's Fashion Office in NYC at 155 East 60th Street (between Lexington and Third Avenues, closer to Lexington), 11th Floor.
Tel: 212-705-3437.

Good luck!!!

The Gap & FASHION Magazine Event

The Gap and FASHION Magazine are hosting an evening of cocktails and shopping on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. You are invited!

Don’t forget to rsvp at prrsvp@gap.com.

Lavish & Squalor Recession Appreciation Event

The only thing I'm appreciating in this recession is the sales!