tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:29:43 +0000http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/noreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)Blogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-3556324750205072017Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:53:00 +00002008-06-27T21:58:04.522-04:00call for entries/competitions The Lomographic Society International (dedicated to experimental and creative analog photography) and Threadless are challenging designers to create a tee inspired by one of the “10 Golden Rules of Lomography” including: Lomography Rule #1: Take Your Camera Everywhere you Go Lomography Rule #2: Use it Anytime, Day and Night Lomography Rule #4: Try the Shot from the Hip Lomography Rule #6: Don’thttp://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/lomography-design-for-threadless-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-4142470226336106078Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:52:00 +00002008-06-25T23:46:48.137-04:00etsycrafts Of course by now we're all aware that cupcakes are a sweeping global trend. People are paying $3 for two wee bites of deliciousness; they're wearing the colorful cups on clothing and crafters are knitting, painting and molding faux petite-gateaux. We LOVE these Etsy finds and could have easily spent many more hours going through hundreds of pages of cupcake crafts - not only original and http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/etsy-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-5053766627878891594Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:59:00 +00002008-06-25T22:41:59.621-04:00beautyWith a promise to noticeably whiten teeth within 3 days, I underwent the not-so-comfy task of wearing Aquafresh White Trays pre-filled whitening gel (hydrogen peroxide) teeth trays for 30-40 minutes each night (courtesy of our friends at Strategic Objectives). I had previously tried Crest's whitening strips (the Classic version) - but didn't have the patience to see the results as they required http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/3-day-aquafresh-challenge-for-brighter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-5063074788726678950Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:27:00 +00002008-06-22T21:19:16.710-04:00shoppingqueenwestKealan Sullivan of high-style shop 69 Vintage recently announced a new marketplace for art, craft, fashion and vintage lovers - The Queen West Market, upstairs at 1100 Queen Street West. The second floor space (previously Spin Gallery) will be the new home of the market and its 35+ artsy vendors - including a farmers market. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 10 - 6 all year round. Designers and http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/queen-street-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-2881828212291968447Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:49:00 +00002008-06-17T17:32:27.411-04:00beauty OPI has some great new neon nail polish for sale at salons (Mod about Brights) I found $1 (much cheaper) versions at my local dollar store. This obviously requires a few more coats to get intense color but eventually does the job. My concern, however, as I'm revelling in this great bargain is what exactly I'm putting on my nails. At what cost is this really? My Dollar Store Nailpolish (made http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/whats-in-my-polish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-3073370340565051993Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:06:00 +00002008-06-11T23:21:02.618-04:00swimwearcanadiandesigner Canada’s Sea Queen (made by Phantom) launches a hot new swimwear collection with its exclusive new SwimTech ContourLift Bra - modelled by Monika Schnarre (chosen to appeal to women 35 and up). Created by an actual bra designer, SwimTech ContourLift Bra features malleable moulded cups that maintain a natural shape. Flexible underwires are fused within the cups’ thin foam fabric so they never http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/monika-schnarre-never-looked-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-4982965230878648367Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:45:00 +00002008-06-11T22:28:05.546-04:00 Time stood still as a flash mob of more than 100 people froze in Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto. The urban art installation, presented by FASHION Magazine in partnership with Luminato, invited participants of all ages to strike a pose alongside models from Elite Toronto. [Photo: Claudia Hung/FASHION Magazine]. Luminato continues in Toronto until June 15, 2008 with creative arts events happeninghttp://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/fashion-flash-luminato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-6057354676806749877Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:55:00 +00002008-06-05T23:09:28.081-04:00shoppingcanadiandesigner Fidelity Denim - A Canadian Company Introducing a rainbow coloured collection including cranberry and fuscia; metal navy and lime green and curaco and plum. Price: $140 Available in Toronto at Over The Rainbow, Mendocino, Body Blue (Elsewhere Joelles, Leslies, Agent 99, Denim 101, Something Irrestible, Swank, Mimi & Coco, Tea Leaf, Foosh, Bamboo Ballroom, Lucys, JJ Whiskey) http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/fidelity-rainbow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-8647332597441583527Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:47:00 +00002008-06-05T22:54:29.917-04:00call for entries/competitionsThe Rage, 13 Kensington Ave is organizing a short movie contest. The contest is open to everybody: students or simply creative people. Topic: The rage superhero fights the villains profit, conformity and industry! You have 2 minutes max to create about the subject. It can be anything you want: drawing, puppets, documentary, modeling clay..... SUBMISSIONS B4 JULY 7th!!!! at info@ragetoronto.ca http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/short-fashion-movie-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-2137561632697261897Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:32:00 +00002008-06-05T22:35:27.370-04:00call for entries/competitionsRAGS AND MAGS MMVA STYLING CONTEST Rags and Mags will attend the Much Music Video Awards and Revolver After Party. You can design outfits for Lucinda and Max. Lucinda McRuvy will interview red carpet stars and Max Velosse will sneak into the Much Music Video Awards. Both require styling assistance. That is where you come in! Lucinda and Max want to know what you think they should wear to Queen http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/your-chance-to-style-lucinda.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-1584011828047868429Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:17:00 +00002008-06-05T22:21:38.307-04:00projectrunwayOnly a few weeks left to apply for the 2nd season of Project Runway Canada! Go to globaltv.com for all the details! http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/project-runway-canada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-3214763360553205650Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:13:00 +00002008-06-05T23:15:05.894-04:00call for entries/competitionsC1 art space is announcing a CALL FOR SUBMISSION for their 2nd annual Artist T-shirts and Tops Show! This exhibit will continue to feature originally designed artist t-shirts and apparel. From quirky and cute to witty and weird, we’re looking for a variety of designs. This year we will also be including a section for Artists Pins & Buttons as well. The more designs the merrier. Interested in http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/exhibit-your-wearable-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-1311121335024851602Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:00 +00002008-06-02T22:09:12.862-04:00newsHey y'all, For those of you who check out Torontostreetfashion.com on a regular basis, you know that we've practically been offline for about three weeks - mostly due to (%&!@) technical issues, but also due to changes in staffing, holidays and availability (we've now ALL got other full-time gigs). During the entire summer, Torontostreetfashion.com updates will be done on a part-time basis - http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/06/tsfcom-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-1027528094292890546Tue, 13 May 2008 03:14:00 +00002008-05-12T23:22:14.977-04:00eyewear Straight outta Montreal: Kolor Shades Color, plastic, metallic, glow-in-the-dark... Buy ONLINE $25 includes shipping www.kolorshades.comhttp://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/05/summer-colour-kolor-shades.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-6165283392544826334Tue, 13 May 2008 02:55:00 +00002008-05-13T15:19:02.703-04:00tfi new labelsWe always look forward to words from Nathalie Atkinson: “What many people don’t realize is that the designers go through several rigorous critique sessions with the judges that take months of preparation for the final show,” says judge Nathalie Atkinson, a fashion journalist with the National Post. “Eugenia won, not only for her collection’s newsworthiness or because she made organic materials http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/05/new-labels-2008-follow-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-4212635572439925286Fri, 02 May 2008 16:27:00 +00002008-05-12T22:23:53.204-04:00shoppingstyleAcid Wash is back! Available at JONES at 557 Queen Street West or www.shopatjones.com Fit: Tight Waist: Low Legs: Super slim Style: Acid wash with zipper detail Price: $109http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/acid-wash-jones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-7518030917592162803Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:05:00 +00002008-04-28T19:50:52.343-04:00canadiandesignertfi new labelswinnersThe Toronto Fashion Incubator and Elle Canada hosted the annual New Labels Competition Thursday night, kicking off the Elle Show - a three day trade beauty and fashion trade show for consumers. The evening began with the customary Vin De Pays D'oc wine reception which kept all non-VIP guests busy as the show started one hour late! Fortunately we kept busy chatting with Project Runway Canada http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/canadas-hottest-new-label.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-4613025911403882543Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:17:00 +00002008-04-23T17:57:36.635-04:00shoppingcall for entries/competitionsstyleWin tickets to Toronto's best designer and vintage sale, The Clothing Show - May 2-4, 2008. Just send in a Head-to-Toe photo of yourself dressed in a mix of local designer duds and/or vintage finds, with details, to win two (2) free tickets to this massive 3-day clothing event! The first five (5) people to send in their photo and outfit details wins! All winning pics will be posted on the site.http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/win-free-tickets-to-clothing-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-3458908434622591143Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:02:00 +00002008-04-21T12:05:27.569-04:00canadiandesignertfi new labelsTFI New Labels Competition @ the Elle Show - This Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. From the TFI News Jan/Feb News: Tickets for the ELLE Canada gala benefit in support of the Toronto Fashion Incubator are ON SALE NOW at www.elleshow.ca! One of the following four candidates will walk away with the top prize of valued at $25,000. Adrienne Butikoferhttp://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/new-labels-designer-competition-top-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-1859659710175629703Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:47:00 +00002008-04-17T10:20:42.647-04:00magazines The new ZINK Canada magazine has been floating around for a month or two now (sold @ Indigo among others) but I only recently acquired my copy ($6) chock full of Canadian features, Canadian designer ads and multiple photo shoots put together by Canadian stylists et al... However, with all this emphasis on maintaining relevance of the premiere Canadian issue - the cover (and feature photo http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/zink-canada-cover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-8532372358398949010Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:50:00 +00002008-04-19T02:21:31.400-04:00FAT2008 by Liza Zawadzka The last night of [FAT] gets off to a raucous start as desparate fans steal front row seats - tossing seat-saver coats and bags aside and defending their view like it was the Gaza strip. The theme of the last evening was Conflict and revellers were incidently slightly more on edge and moody... The show started with a modern dance performance (I know - I usually gag at modern http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/caution-conflict-fat-day-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liza)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-775696751505853118Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:53:00 +00002008-04-11T19:24:22.896-04:00FAT2008 DJ Daniel Wilson in a one shoulder jumper by Andrew Kerrigan Sonja Andic in a Kameleon watch necklace with Liza Zawadzka Model and scenester Biko Beauttah before her NOW MyStyle runway debut Sarah Campbell backstage preparing for the The Rage fashion show Front row day 2 The Deadly Nightshades celebrate the fashion film, 'A Night out with the Deadly Nightshades' promoting sustainability inhttp://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/fat-day-2-everything-but.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-2952937096168821710Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:07:00 +00002008-04-23T17:13:41.379-04:00FAT2008 Did you plan those outfits? Runway Co-ordinator Wesley Badanjak and PR gal Sonja Miokovic Paper People Clothing by Jen Fukushima The first of the only two standing ovations at [FAT], Heidi Ackerman and her fashionable sustainable knitwear collection. Marlene Shiff with model Cedric after the Babu et Moi show... The party begins! [FAT] ended in the most invigorating and positive way, http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/fat-day-2-fashion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-5019213534583542090Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:29:00 +00002008-04-14T22:02:47.487-04:00FAT2008 [FAT]s fiercest model rocks a Magpie gown Rachel with Vessna Perunovich and [FAT] photographer William Chrysler aka Zaiden [FAT] is so cool (come a long way in three years) that Executive Director Vanja Vasic is surely giving L'Oreal Fashion Week bigwig Robin Kay a run for her money! The vibe at the Fermenting Cellar of the Distillery District on day one (1) was slow and steady; soothingly http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/fat-day-1-do-you-even-like-fashion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13398191.post-8894437237056079277Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:45:00 +00002008-04-10T10:52:20.080-04:00distillerydistrictFAT2008(apologies for the photo quality - was having issues - better tomorrow!) http://www.torontostreetfashion.com/2008/04/fat-day-1-more-pics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torontostreetfashion.com)