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February 18th, 2010
Looking for entertainment in the form of aerialists, acrobatics and feats of athleticism?
Palais d’Hiver 2010: Through the Looking-Glass, an evening of arts, culture and music will enchant spectators with a dark and seductive circus inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Read my feature: Palais d’Hiver is a dark and seductive circus for the senses
Photo: Aaron Miller
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Popularity: 100% [?]
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February 17th, 2010
Spring always sees a return to the feminine in fashion, and everyone from haute couture designers to indie artisans are prepared to welcome the change of seasons with a little romance.
For the average shopper who cannot afford to splurge on couture, independent designer Misfit Chic offers a line of ruffled collars that are just as feminine, and more budget friendly for those who long for a little indulgent style.
Read my full feature: Fashionably Frugal: feminine accessories with a romantic flair
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Popularity: 12% [?]
Fashion Arts, Fashionably Frugal | No Comments » Tags:acce, accessories, etsy, feminine, frilly, lace, Misfit Chic
February 16th, 2010
Becoming part of your local craft community is about more than just finding tips on your favorite pastime.
It can be a way to share a love of the history of crafting, and a great way to create lasting friendships.
Find out how local crafting groups can inspire you & your crafty aspirations: Meetup groups can foster your love of craft
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Popularity: 30% [?]
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February 11th, 2010
The graphic tee has been a wardrobe staple for decades.
Whether it was tie-dyed t-shirts of the 60’s, or 80’s shirts with bold slogans from bands like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Wham, when fashion fanatics have something to say they often do so by wearing their message on their chests.
So, has the aesthetic of the t-shirt changed at all over the years? And if so, how?
Read my article featuring Sick On Sin & Crywolf: The Evolution of the Graphic Tee
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Popularity: 18% [?]
Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:apparel, clothing, Crywolf, fashion, indie, Sick, Sick on Sin, t-shirts, tees
February 10th, 2010
Are you a fashion obsessed lady who needs some flirty fun? Stylish silk-screened tops, tanks, undies and dresses from Bitchcraft bring fun back to fashion.
This line of apparel from Gabrielle Neveu, owner of Toronto's Trap Door Boutique, and Adriana Fulop, designer and owner of Plastik Wrap, an alternative clothing line with influences of cyber/industrial and punk culture, are great staples to your wardrobe, but are anything but basic!
Read my article: Stylish silk-screened apparel excites & delights
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Photo: Bitchcraft
Popularity: 21% [?]
Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:apparel, babies, men, Plastik Wrap, silk-screened, undies, women
February 9th, 2010
You may have mastered the technique of artfully placing patches of fabric on those vintage store jeans you purchased. But see how artist & crafter Odile Gova breathes new life into thrift store finds.
A self-taught seamstress, knitter and crocheter, this stay-at-home mom of two displays an artistry that is both tactile and illustrative.
Read my full article: Upcycling gives a fashionable new life to thirft store sweaters
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Photo: Woolly Fabulous
Popularity: 24% [?]
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February 9th, 2010
Are you the adventurous type? Looking for a little saucy fun?
This set of "Smuttons" from Toronto designer The Sweetie Pie Press is your ticket to ticklish trysts this Valentine's Day – or any day!
Like a modern-day Twister, this set of 6 pins can be mixed and matched for a romantic rendezvous between you and your honey.
With a series of 24 body parts & 24 perverted/loving verbs that are randomly selected and sent to you from designer Becky Johnson, you can be sure your love life will be filled with excitement.
Set of six secret smuttons – $5USD from The Sweetie Pie Press
Your opinion matters!
What do you think about these Smuttons? Would you wear them or give them as a gift? (Keep your comments PG, please!)
Photo: The Sweetie Pie Press
Popularity: 74% [?]
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February 8th, 2010
With interesting shapes and her surprising combination of pattern and color, Wendy Wong's House of Spy label will no doubt continue to garner a loyal following of women who wish to cultivate a rich sense of style.
Read my full article: Flirty Spring Fashions from House of Spy
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Photo: House of Spy
Popularity: 32% [?]
Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:collections, designers, fashion, House of Spy, Spring/Summer 2010, Toronto
February 5th, 2010
The combination of fashion and food are always a hit at industry events.
The Drake Hotel and the Toronto Fashion Incubator are taking it one step further by making the combination fashionably fabulous.
Read my article on the Guilty Pleasures Designer Sale, a deliciously sinful fashion & food event in Toronto this weekend.
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Photo: Toronto Fashion Incubator
Popularity: 19% [?]
Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:event, fashion, sale, TFI, The Drake, Toronto
February 5th, 2010
Itching to soothe your dry skin but tired of slippery hands?
These Solid Lotion Bars from Feto Soap offer a quick & easy way to moisturize without making your hands feel greasy.
3-Steps to Silky Skin
- Step One: Flip off the top
- Step Two: Slick on the skin conditioning butters
- Step Three: Your skin will now smell delicious and stay smooth
This skin-indulgent pops are made with Sweet Almond Oil, Beeswax, and nourishing Shea, Cocoa and Mango Butters.
Available in subtle scents like Lavender Vanilla, White Tea & Ginger, and Plumeria, these treats make smelling sweet and staying soft-to-the-touch fun!
$7.95USD from Feto Soap
 Popularity: 43% [?]
IC Style | 2 Comments » Tags:bath & body, dry, Feto Soap, skin, soap
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