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My posts as the Toronto Fashion Arts Examiner

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 5:34 pm | Comments
An evening of arts, culture and music will enchant spectators
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: 80% [?]
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 4:36 pm | Comments
Welcome the changing of seasons with a return to feminine lines and romantic fabrics.
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: 22% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts, Fashionably Frugal | No Comments » Tags:acce, accessories, etsy, feminine, frilly, lace, Misfit Chic

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 4:53 pm | Comments
How local crafting groups can inspire you & your crafty aspirations
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: 29% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:arts, classes, craft, meetup

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 8:23 pm | Comments
When fashion fanatics have something to say they often do so by wearing their message on their chests
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: 25% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | 1 Comment » Tags:apparel, clothing, Crywolf, fashion, indie, Sick, Sick on Sin, t-shirts, tees

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 6:26 pm | Comments
Designs from Bitchcraft are the perfect blend of cheeky and tarty.
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: 25% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | 1 Comment » Tags:apparel, babies, men, Plastik Wrap, silk-screened, undies, women

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 2:29 pm | Comments
Odile Gova infuses a playful warmth and an artistic flair into the fashion accessories of Woolly Fabulous.
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% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:accessories, artisan, brooches, handcrafted, Woolly Fabulous

Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 8:50 pm | Comments
Brushstrokes of soft color and feminine hemlines from Toronto’s House of Spy
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: 23% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:collections, designers, fashion, House of Spy, Spring/Summer 2010, Toronto

Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 7:30 pm | Comments
Indulge in a little fashion and food at this fabulous event
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: 17% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:event, fashion, sale, TFI, The Drake, Toronto

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 1:04 am | Comments
Be prepared – the bazaar of the Bizarre is back!
Fashion is often about pushing the envelope, and Toronto industrial cyberwear designers Plastik Wrap are hosting a Spring marketplace that celebrates the exotic, the whimsical and the macabre.
Check out my article detailing The Bazaar of the Bizarre.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm | Comments
Toronto’s the workroom is an all-encompassing creative destination to explore your craft and sewing aspirations.

Interactive classes offer crafters a unique opportunity to shore up their DIY skills.
Read my article on how hands-on workshops help to keep the spirit of craft alive
Tailor-made workshops for seamstresses at The Workroom
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Photo: the workroom
 Popularity: 14% [?]
Posted in Fashion Arts | No Comments » Tags:classes, sewing, the workroom, Toronto, workshops

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