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Fashion events in the T dot

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I might as well mention some local fashion events that I have come across in my Internet travels.

Made in Slovenia fashion show
Location: The beautiful Carlu
Sept 14, 2005 at 5:30pm.

On September 14, 2005, EuroBrand and Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia welcomes you to the “Made in Slovenia” fashion show. This free admission show features top fashion lines from Central Europe for the first time in North America.
I just want to go to see inside The Carlu and for the free drinks, but it’s on my squash night so I can’t make it. Sign up quickly here as seating is limited.

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There are many of events at Holt Renfrew at 50 Bloor Street West. Check the list out here. Some notable events are:

Elle Macpherson unveils her new advertising campaign for Elle Macpherson Intimates, exclusively signing the campaign book & showcasing her new styles from the Fall 2005 Collection. Sept 10 1-2pm.

Join uhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifs for an exclusive unveiling of the Balenciaga 2005 Holiday Bags and Made-To-Order Bag Collections. Sept 10 11am – 4pm

Join us and preview the Valentino Cruise 2006 Collection. Meet with a representative and place advance orders. Sept 15

The YSL MULTI-CULTI Fall 2005 Makeup Event will reveal the much-anticipated YSL Look for Fall 2005 and re-interpret Yves Saint Laurent’s Russian, African and Asian fashion designs into the world of colour cosmetics. Sept 15 – 17

Join us for our exclusive Holt Renfrew Private Brand Tailored to Measure Event where one of our Specialists will work with you to find tailoring options best suited to fit your individual style, presenting an array of fabrics and colour options. Sept 24 – Oct 1. (This one looks really really good; purchasers receive a gift card worth 20% of their bill)

The Bata Shoe Museum is having a 10th Anniversary Gala, Sept 22, 2005. Tickets are $200. Read the invite here.

The museum is also presenting Icons of Elegance: Influential Shoe Designers of the 20th Century, starting from Sept 23, 2005. I have to admit, I have never been to the shoe museum, but I will definitely go to see this exhibit.


The Clothing Show rolls into town September 17 & 18, 2005 at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place – map it!!!. This is another semi-annual event that I never attend. I should change that this year.

Check out the Tranzac open house craft fair, Sept 10, 2005. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave – map it!!

I can’t forget L’Oreal Fashion Week, Oct 17 – 21, 2005.

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i want: Fall 2005 Handbags

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I’ve come across some very cool handbags in the last few days.

Missoni Velvet Satchel

This bag is beautiful. I love everything about this bag. I love the colour scheme and pattern; the unusual shape and the hardware used for the clasp. This luxurious bag is made of black leather and velvet.

Oscar de la Renta Embellished Suede Hobo

This beauty is made of chocolate suede and has golden hardware. My favourite part of this bag is the engraved coins placed all over the body of the bag. It’s also big and slouchy, I love that.

Carlos Falchi Nubuck Tall Hobo

Moss green nubuck with braided leather strap and top flap.

Be & D Crawford Cruise Bag

Here’s another slouchy hobo bag in cognac. I love the riveting on the leather shoulder strap. This bag comes in other colours like Chocolate, Oz Emerald/Lime, Plum/Cognac (next favorite colour) and Washed Apple Green Python.


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Personalized robot t-shirts

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I’m a sucker for robots and all that kind of geekery. I discovered this website via web zen, that allows you to create your own cyborgname. Best of all you can get a cool looking t-shirt made and some icons for your website. I created a couple for my myself.

Get Your Cyborg Name

Get Your Cyborg Name

I prefer the “geekigirl” acronym, it sounds better than the “anita” acronyn. A glorified help desk droid, come on now.

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T-shirts from Threadless

Threadless makes the coolest t-shirts. Some of my current wants are:


The Family Portrait had to be rescheduled


Water, just Water


Fight


The Brightlights

Threadless looks to the public to submit designs. The Threadless Community votes for the T-shirts that will be printed and put up for sale.

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Gravity Pope, the place to get shoes…

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While searching for a picture of my wonderful Luna’s, I stumbled across a Canadian shoe retailer out of Alberta. Gravity Pope is amazing! Their Diesel collection alone makes me drool. I have to admit Miss Sixty makes some great looking shoes. I had no idea, I hate their clothes but love their shoes, let’s check some out.


Natasha – I would feel like seeing the Wizard in these shoes


Sunset – beautiful short boot with a low heel. Low heels rock!


River


Buffalo – flat boot goodness

Gravity Pope has reasonable shipping prices within Canada. I think I can see myself ordering from them in the near future. Other brands they carry include Adidas, Fly London, Camper, Keen, Puma, Fluevog, Gravis, Kenneth Cole, Kenzo, Tsubo, Vans, Marc Jacobs, Pucci, CYDWOQ and more.

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Diesel find of the year!!!

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I love Diesel, especially their shoes. Today I was walking to a friend’s birthday party after a great game of squash. I had some time to kill so I walked through the Eaton Centre and then headed north on Yonge. The Aldo Shoe Outlet (map it!) was having a sandal sale so I decided to check it out. 20 bucks for sandals, you usually can’t go wrong. Well today I had no idea how lucky I would be.


These beautiful Diesel mules were on sale for 20 DOLLARS and they were my size (in the purple, not green). I couldn’t believe my luck. I asked 2 sales associated just to be sure.
Retail for these shoes is $159.99 (yes, that’s the real price).
And yes, I got them for 20 DOLLARS, 20 FREAKIN’ DOLLARS. SCORE!!!!!

I have 5 pairs of Diesel shoes currently (oops, 6 now) but these are my first Diesel heels, and I love them. I’m contemplating buying these beauties too

Diesel shoes are very, very comfortable; you can walk forever in them. I also find that they are well made, and worth the money you pay for them. What is it they say, not to skimp out on shoes and hair. Well, I don’t have much hair, but I don’t mind paying for great, well made shoes. I had one pair of Diesel shoes that I literally wore out, and the sole started to fall apart. It only took a year, but I was wearing these shoes like everyday. It’s a shame too because they were so damn cute and matched a dress I had perfectly.

 

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Purseket – Organize your handbag

A Purseket is an organizer for your handbag. I carry a lot of things in my handbags. It’s always a bitch when it comes to find things like keys, wallet, lip balm…
This handy insert however gives more pockets to put all your gear in. This is especially good in the “digital era”, as I often find myself carrying my digital camera, iPod, cell phone and sometimes my Clie.

The only thing I don’t like about the Purseket is the colour options. However, I do like the cranberry.

If you are interested in buying a Purseket (they are only available online) click on the banner


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Shoppers get your hands on Toronto Life

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A good guide to shopping in Toronto is published by Toronto Life magazine. I bought the 2005 Shopping Guide this year for the first time. You can find all kinds of shops to suit everyones style. For fashionistas, this guide is a must. It has a lot of entries and the catagories cover: fashion, beauty, home, garden, books and music. The guide should be available at your local magazine seller or online. There is an online version of the shopping guide, I am unsure of how much it differs from the print version. It is included in the City Guides section of the site. There is tons of great information that includes food, restaurants, fitness, kids, entertainment and getaways.

I also just noticed a great little monthly shopping column on the site called The City’s best loot.

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