When: April 30, 2011 from 11am-4pm – 288 JUDSON STREET, UNIT 17 in Etobicoke
What: Prom Dresses for $25

While graduation and prom can be some of the most memorable times in a gal’s life, finding the funds to pay for that great frock can be a bit of a nightmare.

For those who feel what I’m saying, Windfall is having a Prom and Graduation Dress Sale at their Windfall Brides Boutique. On April 30, 2011 over 1000 new cocktail dresses will be available to students for only $25! Sizes range from 2-20 so something is sure to fit! The only caveat is you need a valid student ID card, so don’t leave it at home. For a sneak peak, dresses are being posted on their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter for up to the moment updates.

Eco Fashion at The Green Living Show With Fashion Takes Action – This Weekend April 15-17, 2011

photo via Sarah Stevenson Design

For the first time, Fashion Takes Action (FTA) will host the “Emerging Designers Boutique”, featuring twenty designers from across Canada – Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver at The Green Living Show, Canada’s largest green consumer trade show.  An additional 20 eco-fashion vendors will be at the show.

Buy Clothing Made Locally – Free from Chemicals

Designers:
Sarah Stevenson, Device Design, Rescued Designs, Miik, Pure Blankz, Aime, Nicole Bridger, Meemoza, Elladora, Croquis, Ressac and SoulFibres.

Accessories: So Creative, Eco Bling, Ecocessories, Lorena Santin-Andrade and Yes Lifestyle Organics with Sole Rebels providing eco-friendly footwear.

Fashion show: Main Stage – Sunday April 17th at 1:00.

Some of Toronto’s environmental leaders will model to show their support for sustainable clothing including NOW columnist and best-selling author, Adria Vasil; Founder of Local Food Plus, Lori Stahlbrand; musician and environmental activist, Tara MacLean, and award-winning broadcaster and author, Gill Deacon.

Location: Exhibition Place, Direct Energy Centre, Booth #129

Date: April 15th, 16th, 17th; Fashion Show: 1:00 pm April 17th (main stage). Seating for 300 people.
Admission to the Green Living Show is $12 for adults, or FREE with the donation of electronic waste.

Thursday, March 31 – Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Toronto Hearts Japan

Silent Art Exhibition from:
Thurs March 31 – Tues April 5, 2011
Gladstone Hotel, 2nd Floor
12-5pm daily

OPENING RECEPTION
GLADSTONE HOTEL, Second Floor
Friday April 1st, 7-10pm

Though Magic Pony has been on hiatus for the past few months putting together their new space, they are taking a break this weekend to support the victims of the Japan crisis.

Works featured are by a host of local and international artists. The first fete happens on April 1, 2011 from 7-10 with a $20 cover/ minimum donation. Expect one night only auction items, art gifts, and music by DJ Paul E. Lopes (Bump N’ Hustle) & DJ Jun (Cr8apes.com, Invisible-Friends.com). The second party takes place on Tuesday April 5 from 5pm- 8pm. Silent art auction winners will be announced at 7 with pick-up between 7-8pm.

Shop for the Cause: A Pop Up Sale for JAPAN (via the Red Cross)
Saturday April 2nd (11-6) & Sunday April 3rd (12-5)
Nathalie-Roze & Co. ~ 1015 Queen St. East at Pape, Leslieville
416-792-1699

A 2-day sale with 20% to 70% off women’s clothing, jewellery & accessories ~ all donated by big-hearted local designers/crafters and shops, plus some vintage clothing, a bake sale & a silent auction of various services (eg. manicures, massages, gift cards for local restos, etc.). There will also be a table of beauty swag donated by local media gals.

DESIGNERS: Damzels, Dagg and Stacey, Bergstrom Originals, Anneke Garnette (leather handbags), Headmistress, Lilliput Hats, Snoflake, Pho Pa, Momo/Tomoko Kitai, Thien-Le, Embody, Individual Clothing, Spruce Clothing, SLO, Thank You Red (jewellery), Tweek (accessories), Red Pegasus, Studio Fresh, Labour of Love/Propaganda, Boa, I Heart Accessories, Flare magazine and lots more…

100% of cash raised will benefit the Red Cross’ efforts to help survivors of the recent natural disasters in Japan.

http://www.redcross.ca

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WANT TO HELP? We’re still seeking donations!
If you’re a crafter/designer, baker, retailer or have some special women’s wearables you’d like to contribute (eg. new, almost-new or vintage dresses, accessories, handbags or fab shoes), please call the shop at 416-792-1699 or e-mail: virago9@rogers.com OR just bring them to us by Friday at 5pm please.

NOTE: Donations can be dropped off at either Nathalie-Roze & Co. at 1015 Queen St. East at Pape in Leslieville (until 5pm Friday) OR at Lilliput Hats at 462 College St. (W. of Bathurst) in the West-End during regular store hours (thru to 4pm Friday).

March 31, 2011
5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen Street West

The Nightshades, The Make Den Sewing Studio and Tomorrow Never Knows Vintage are very excited to invite you to our spring pop-up shop!

Featuring:
The Deadly Nightshades
The Make Den Recut (Boudoir Inspired Recut)
Tomorrow Never Knows Vintage (vintage & handmade)
Le Petit Beret
Chaton Rouge (repurposed fur)
White Cat (Cycling Caps)
Fierce Deer (Handmade accessories)
PACTfashion
Foe & Dear
Fischer Street
Tweek
This is Small House
Aveda Blowout Bar

* Handbags designed and made by at-risk youth through PACTfashion – a charity which helps create urban peace through life-skills programs like sewing, gardening and cooking.

Heart in the Park at Trinity Bellwoods Park
Saturday, February 12, 2011

An interactive Valentine’s shopping event with several participating Queen West boutiques including:

Heel Boy, Doc’s Leathers & Motorcycle Gear, Dog’s Bollocks, Magpie Designs, Elle Hardware, Robber, Timmie, Doggie Outfitters Inc., Lady Mosquito, The Knit Cafe, Nearly Naked Lingerie, QSQ Giclee boutique, Woolfitt’s Art Enterprises Inc., Sunny Mummy Spa with childcare, Greatt Stuff, Preloved, Ten Thousand Villages, Murrays Sandwich Emporium, Sant Urbano Spa, Thieves, Champagne & Cupcakes, Niche Coffee & Tea Company Inc., Labl Stylelab,  Ziliotto, Simon Carter, Tealish, Cabaret, GreenShag Bespoke, Cloud Espresso Bar, Charlie Boutique, Organic Boutique, Adfactor Inc.

Here’s how it works

1. Get a passport from any of the participating stores (listed above).

2. Any boutique with the ‘Queen of Hearts’ poster in the window will welcome you with a fun refreshment + a stamp for your passport.

3. Once the passport is stamped with 9 of the participating stores, you become eligible for all of deals that are offered from all 30+ participating Queen of Hearts stores until the end of the month (and believe us, they are GOOD deals, half price, 2 for 1, and more).

4. Finally, come to Trinity Bellwoods Park and sign our giant ‘heart in the park’ – leave some lipstick kisses, declare your love, or ask someone to Marry You. It’s a giant public love note – and it’s free.

photo: http://jakandjil.com/blog/

For National Sweater Day, February 17, 2011, WWF Canada is encouraging everyone to put on a sweater and turn down the heat at least 3 degrees to reduce carbon dioxide and help fight climate change.

There are a lot more ways to really help besides turning down your own heat: you can organize a workplace cool down, have a little sweater party or plan a little event that helps raise cash for the organization.

For more ideas, check out the website http://wwf.ca/takeaction/sweater_day/

The LCBO is hosting an exclusive evening of retro-inspired cocktails, food, fashion and music February 3, 2011 at the beautiful Carlu in downtown Toronto (think Mad Men)!

We have 5 pairs of tickets to giveaway! But before vying for the tix, you must be prepared for a 60s inspired dress code and a heap of Whiskey Sour’s and Harvey Wallbangers (or gin martini’s and negroni’s)!

The first 5 people (over the age of 19 with ID) to send an E-mail to me (Rachel) through our Facebook Group win a pair of tickets for the Feb 3 event. Winners’ names will be on a guest list at the door on the eve.