Presented by FASHION Magazine and benefiting the Coast-to-Coast Against Cancer Foundation, STRUT FOR A CURE starring supermodel Coco Rocha, promises an unforgettable party.

On Thursday May 27, The Berkeley Church will host this illustrious one-of-a-kind event which will bring fashion and music to life with the collection of international designer Todd Lynn, emceed by Canadian fashion icon and host of CTV’s FashionTelevision Jeanne Beker and headlined by electro-pop sensation Dragonette.

Here’s what’s in store for $95:

+ Incredible fashion show featuring supermodel Coco Rocha and fashions by Ryerson-grad-come-British legend Todd Lynn

+ Awesome entertainment — Dragonette’s headlining alongside some great DJ’s

+ Fabulous food and cocktails (open bar, naturally) and a great gift bag to end the night with.

Tweet the Event to Win Tickets (twitter, #strutforacure):

1) Tweet with the hashtag #strutforacure and you could win 2 tickets to the event.

2) By entering the Coco Rocha’s #1 Fan Contest – http://www.strutforacure.com/meetcoco.

http://www.frugalfashionweek.com

On Thursday May 13, 2010, Frugal Fashion Week (FFW) debuts I Heart Frocks, the final event in the WhoWhatWEARWhenWhy series of stylish fundraisers. I Heart Frocks features a runway show,  cupcakery, cocktails, a live performance by electronica/pop band Monnakoe and special guest DJ Greg Dodds.

Proceeds benefit Windfall, Canada’s only new clothing and basic-needs items bank (www.windfallbasics.com).

Nyood Bar (1096 Queen St. West, Queen W/Dovercourt), Tickets are $10, available online or at the door.

Rethink Breast Cancer Tee $12 at Joe Fresh Stores across Canada

Canadian actress Kim Cattrall will be donning the famous target t-shirt as the
face of the Rethink campaign. In addition, the Joe Fresh BeautyTM collection will introduce a signature colour of nail polish, from its brand new nail polish line – $4 each or 3 for @10, with proceeds benefitting the cause.

Rethink Breast Cancer is a bold charity that supports young people affected by and concerned about breast cancer through innovative education, research and support.

This is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day – with a fabulous, new, properly fitted bra!

Fourth Annual Dead Bra Day Sale
WHEN: Saturday, February 13th, 2010 10 am – 7 pm.
WHERE: 560 Bloor Street West & 2501 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

Secrets From Your Sister wants your dead bra — to donate to charity of course! Women will receive a fitting and a 25% discount on a new bra, just by bringing in their old bras. Dead bras will be donated to Sistering, a women’s agency serving homeless, marginalized and low-income women in Toronto.

Secrets From Your Sister carries brands such as Empreinte, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Bristol 6, Commando, Shock Absorber, Freya, Hot Milk and many more.

Haiti, Je T’Aime
Sponsored/Organized by Cheek Magazine
+ Monday, Jan. 25, 2010
+ Revival Bar, Toronto, 783 College Street

DJ sets from Eon of Bedouin Soundclash, k-os, Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene, DJ Starting From Scratch and others. The event, that is in part sponsored by CHEEKmagazine.com, will be hosted by MTV, MuchMusic and CP24 personalities.

A minimum of $10 donation will be asked for at the door, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going directly to Plan Canada’s Haiti Relief Fund.

Bring your cash and cheques and make a bid on 50 different items at the silent auction, including goodies such as signed shoes from each one of the Toronto Raptors, concert tickets, dinner gift certificates, spa treatments, yoga passes, jewelry, and much more!

SHOP FOR THE CAUSE 2 – A fundraiser for HAITI (via the Red Cross)
+ Saturday January 23rd, 11am to 5pm
+ Queen St. East Presbyterian Church, 947 Queen St. East (at Carlaw)

A jumble sale, fashion market & bake sale.
Expect a medley of new merch & gift certificates donated by big-hearted Toronto artists/designers, small businesses, eateries & local shops – as well as tempting heaps of gently used quality items and vintage finds (books, clothing, CDs & vinyl, accessories, housewares, kids’ toys, fabric & craft supplies, etc.)
BONUS: a silent auction and gourmet bake sale spotlighting high-end pastries at a discount along with yummy homemade edibles donated by area volunteers.

ALL money raised goes directly to the Haiti Earthquake relief efforts via the Canadian Red Cross. In 2005 we raised $16K for the Tsunami survivors at the first ‘Shop for the Cause’ event, and we hope to match that amount for Haiti.

Buy Design is always a good time!

Buy Design In Space is Windfall’s sixth annual dress up party, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8 p.m.

The Fermenting Cellar in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District will transform into an intergalactic gala featuring a go-go dance floor, over-the-moon cocktails and the best live and silent auctions in the solar system.

Blast off with your host Adrian Mainella. Shop the Beauty Lab’s beakers of cosmetics and fragrances or drop some coins for a game of arcade Space Invaders. Take home a gift capsule full of stellar goodies.

Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8 pm
Tickets are $75 or six for $375 online or by calling 416-703-8435

Illustration by Danielle Meder

Crafters at the StreetKnit Project are asking knitters to put your needles together and spend some time knitting some warmth into a sweater, a hat, mittens, socks, or a scarf to keep a homeless person warm this winter. All items will be donated to homeless outreach programs. www.streetknit.ca