Idlewood Day Backpack | Adhesive Moustaches | Binocular Necklace | Same Sex Cake Toppers | Croissant Earrings | Friendship Bracelet Kit | Hashish Candle | Woodgrain Pillow

http://drakegeneralstore.myshopify.com/

fig 1: Slashpile Ebony Heart Earrings

fig 2: Blacklily Pie Be My Vampire Buttons

fig 3: La Vie en Rose Feather Stick

fig 4: Nada (Bayview Village) Red Gown

fig 5: Subject II Change Antique Brass Heart Necklace

Danier Leather, headquartered in Toronto, is a Canadian leather goods chain with about 90 mall stores and locations. Mostly known for their leather coats, Danier also has leather pants, gloves, purses and other accessories.

Here, a few finds under $50 including trendy leather belts and supple gloves; colorful leather fanny packs and wallets; scarves and handbags:

What do you get for the person who has everything? Everyone has everything so this question gets more tricky each gift-giving season. However, something that hangs on the wall is an idea – it doesn’t take up much space and doesn’t add to people’s clutter.

I found these on allposters.ca – an awesome site with thousands of art prints and posters. Another great idea for prints and posters is museum stores.

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.

from my inbox (you can sign up for Magic Pony’s eblast on their site too)

…always a sure shot in Toronto for unique gifts, vinyl toys, illustration, graphic design, urban art, pop surrealism, character design, animation, comics and material arts.

MAGIC PONY SHOP & GALLERY
694 Queen St West, Toronto
416-861-1684
www.magic-pony.com

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/