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.

Not that it needs to be said – but just because we don’t write about the *much more important* ails of the world, doesn’t mean of course that we don’t care…

Moving on, I received an E-mail from Jenn Woodall – a Ryerson grad and costume designer. She’s been busy sewing Japan Disaster Relief pouches – and selling on Etsy for $10 with 50% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross.

I don’t have to tell you – but pouches are soooo convenient to hold everything separately in your bag – change, camera, glasses, pens, etc….

Other Items on Etsy for Japan:

Topnotch is selling these simplistic bracelets and donating all proceeds > | Cedarridgertrading is selling these little beaded flowers to help >

Love Japan pouch from Tokyoinspired > | Japan tote at Whodoesntwantthat >

Until Wednesday, March 30, 2011

photo: the Creative Heart Collective

Creative Heart Collective – a spring themed show taking place April 16 & 17 2011 at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto – is looking for artisans, bakers, artists, crafters and local retailers to exhibit and sell their work.

The mission of the event is to give artists, entrepreneurs and retailers an opportunity to connect and showcase their wares with the community in a fun and inviting atmosphere and raise funds for The Corsage Project, a non-profit organization which provides formal attire to graduating highschool girls unable to afford the expense of prom.

Looking for:

• Indie arts and crafts (stationary, cards, toys, small sized artwork)
• Fashionable gifts (jewellery, accessories)
• Homemade food (baked goods, preserves)
• DIY presents
• Apparel & Vintage

Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, however, please apply early as the number of available spots is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more detailed information on how to apply or attend, please visit the Creative Heart Collective blog >

Holiday Sales/Craft Fairs/One of a Kind Shopping in Toronto 2010

There are soooo many holiday crafty Christmas pop-up fairs around town in the next few weeks – perfect for buying gifts! I can’t list them all – but here are a few to get you started:

One of a Kind Show & Sale | Nov 25-Dec 5 | Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd

crafternoon tea (6th edition)
Saturday November 27th (11am – 5pm)
Queen Street East Presyterian Church, 947 Queen St. East

Crafternoon Tea is a fab crafty/fashion market, how-to den & charity tea party all rolled into one! This laidback event showcases 25+ local indie makers, plus a hands-on DIY (do-it-yourself) zone and a yummy charity tea area – plus a stellar raffle too.

Most buys under $50! Handcrafted goodies, including creatively recycled gifts, one-of-a-kind wearables and accessories, affordable fine art, natural soaps, unusual knits, limited edition greeting cards, soft toys, gourmet eats, baby merch, quirky-sweet holiday decorations and lots more cool stuff.

Proceeds from tea service and bake sale will benefit two neighbourhood non-profit agencies: the Woodgreen Community Centre and the Red Door (women’s) Shelter.

Ukamaku Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Nov 26 – 27, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Hazelton Hotel, 118 Yorkville Ave

Canadian designer online retailer Ukamaku will be holding their Christmas Sale featuring women’s wear and accessory designers Carrie Hayes, Jessica Jensen, Véronique Miljkovitch, Zoran Dobric, and Darlene Martin.

Foxy Originals | December 8, 2010 | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street

Dandi Maestre | November 22-December 22 | 385 Huron Street

Corduroy Magazine and Textstyles.ca Invite You To…
THE FIRST ANNUAL “HOLIDAY POP-UP CLOSET”
November 26 – 28, 2010 from 11a.m. to 8 p.m.
Chasse Gardée, 1084 Queen West

Designed like a walk-in closet full of our favorite things, this holiday pop-up will include our favorite winter and holiday items – some that will be sold exclusively at the event. Participating brands include:
Assembly New York, Faster by Mark Fast, Henrik Vibskov, Label, Lara Vincent and more!
Proceeds benefiting the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation

The Snow Day Holiday Market
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 from 12pm – 5pm
The Gladstone Hotel – The Ballroom, 1214 Queen Street West

Featuring the work of local artisans, crafters, designers, bakers and retailers.
http://snowdayholidaymarket.wordpress.com

Think I’m hungry…
I’ve been looking at all these delectable little rings made by Seneca grad Candice Ware on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Candychick.

I came across these sexy satin boudoir pillows, from local textile artist Yasmine Louis. She also designs tees and other things and can be found at crafty type shows around town (see website).

‘She would smoke only when necessary. Her last resort in seduction.’

‘There was something about him something sexy. Maybe his glasses.’

‘She has that je-ne-sais-quoi that always got her what she wanted’

‘She was ready for anything’

Prices for the Birds!
This is me checking out all the hair feathers at Ransack the Universe (post and more pix to follow) – all cheep, cheep, cheep (couldn’t resist)!
Prices are crazy like $10 each or 4 for $10 or 3 for $10…. Anyhow, you can DIY or support local peeps.

Ransack the Universe is part of the 69 Vintage Collective.
In the basement:
1207 Bloor St. W., Toronto (east of Lansdowne
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 12-7pm

I know, I know – the whole moustache thing is so old school Williamsburg – and even Ossington strip Torontonians have been there done that….however, after briefly hanging out in club district this past weekend, I realize that these little fads we report on slowly, slowly and eventually make their way to the hoards of ‘regular’ people, fashion followers, mall shoppers if you will.

So, for at least 50% of readers who visit this site today, this cute little moustache fad will be new, hip and the next cool thing And I really do love these finds! (btw, there are hundreds of great handmade items on etsy.com)

1. First 3 Items: Moustache Handkerchiefs & Smooches Handkerchief

Avril Loreti

I recently discovered this Toronto designer online and love the fact that she maintains an Etsy site, website and blog! I love this ‘Smooches Handkerchief’ and had to add it to the bunch! Most of her hankies, pillows, coasters and totes are available online at Etsy or at a handful of shops, listed on her website.

2. Second 3 Items: Moustache Totes and Robot with Moustache

Anatomy of a Skirt – Away on Maternity Leave…

…but maybe, if you e-mail designer Erin Wilk, she may have more of these items laying around…

3. Third 3 Items: Moustache Pins, IPOD Cozy and Earmuffs

Yummy Pocket

++ click here to see more moustache on torontostreetfashion.com ++
http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/05/more-moustache/
http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/05/la-moustache/