"yaya & friends" Grand Opening Weekend

Saturday, December 6 from 11AM – 6PM
Sunday, December 7 from 12PM – 6PM

It's all about shopping "Sex In The City" as "yaya & friends" celebrates it's official Grand Opening weekend. Fashionistas on a budget are invited to get cozy this season in this fresh new space. Sip a flavored Starbucks hot chocolate, nibble on some creamy cupcakes and shop til you drop with exclusive labels, great quality and inspired designs – all without sacrificing your holiday budget.

744 Queen Street West, just west of Bathurst

"yaya & friends” is opened daily Mon/Tues 11am-6pm, Wed 11am – 7pm, Thurs/Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm & Sun 12pm – 6pm. For more info call 416.703.5922.

Penny Arcade: New Shop Opening

December 12, 2008 @ 7 p.m.

Toronto’s west end is getting a stylish new resident with the launch of Penny Arcade, a fresh spin on vintage retail. Opening its doors December 12 to Toronto’s fashion, art and music conscious consumers, Penny Arcade has something for everyone. Come and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while admiring the eclectic mix of art and fashion. A special guest DJ will be providing the soundtrack to your vintage experience, setting the mood for a fun night of style.

1177 Dundas St. West at Ossington Ave.

Grand Opening Designer-Run Indie Boutique

Saturday, May 3, 2008. Store hours: 11-7 p.m. Fashion show at 5 p.m., followed by a cocktail party 7 p.m. to midnight!

The Fashion District is the most exciting new shop to hit the Queen West Village. This designer run indie boutique features eclectic fashions from Goth, Vintage inspired, Afrocentric street wear, Romantic to Couture. Focus is on limited runs and one of a kind fashions. Featured clothing labels include Desperately Different, Karamea, Embody,S.I.N.S.,Molina, Chinedesign, Devise. The Fashion District also carries an exclusive line of jewellery by Samantha Nemirof, and a unique collection of wall art and home décor by SerryPetrie and GH interiors.

The Fashion District, 555 Queen St. West

Designer Movie Wardrobe

Saturday, November 10 @ 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Industry veterans Marya and Irene Duplaga (Pro Feature Film Industry Wardrobe) and Richard Halliday invite you to the
Studio 1686 & R.H. Studio Cosmetics Store Opening featuring informal modelling, fashion styling and make-up tips.

1686 Queen Street West, east of Roncesvalles