Parties

FNO Toronto: Dainty Guide

Posted on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 at 1:25 pm.

Written by Nicole

I can’t believe it’s almost here! Toronto’s FIRST Fashion’s Night Out is happening this Thursday September 6th – and I couldn’t be more excited to shop…and scared for my credit cards! From 6-11pm, there will be shopping parties all over the city for FNO Toronto. Where will you be?

Some of your favourite retailers will be hosting parties, local designers are coming together for exclusive pop-up shops and in addition to the incredible shopping, you’ll find spots for style tips, makeovers, live music, film screenings, delicious nibbles and cocktails too! With so many fabulous events taking place for the first annual FNO Toronto, there won’t be any shortage of good times and great deals – but plan wisely to take in as much as possible!

I’ll be sharing my time between Queen West and Yorkville with a few spots in between. Here’s my FNO Toronto party hopping plan… Continue reading…

VIP Shopping Party Recap + Photos

Posted on Monday, August 13th, 2012 at 12:29 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion,Beauty,Makeup,Beauty,Nails,Fashion,Shopping

The Dainty Girl VIP Party Shopping Party at Homegrown Boutique was fabulous night! Thanks to everyone who came out to support Dainty Girl and Fresh Canadian Fashion! It was lovely to be surrounded by so many stylish and fun people, sharing the passion for local apparel, jewellery and beauty products. Pink champagne, homemade cake pops and free manis made it an extra special affair

I started the day on Thursday August 9th in my kitchen making French vanilla cake pops decorated by hand with pink and purple icing…so dainty and delicious! I loved sharing my baking with friends and guests, and blushed a little when my pops were dubbed “kitchen miracles” worthy of starting a side business!

I really enjoyed playing dress-up in this stunning silk dress by one of my favourite Canadian designers, Sarah Stevenson. The bold colours are offset by the soft, lightweight fabric and the romantic and feminine hi-low hemline. I felt like a true Dainty Girl in this fun, flirty dress and it was easy to accessorize too! I chose sparkling Swarovski earrings, a multi-strand silver and crystal statement necklace and a bold blue cuff by Ann Taylor along with my favourite Biko Jewellery bracelet and my MK menswear watch. My peeptoe t-strap pumps from Nine West were the perfect match and the NYC Mini Tote by up-and-coming Canadian handbag designer Sneha Varma was the perfect arm candy! Online shop coming soon.

Guests arrived and enjoyed our yummy VIP spread, 20% off everything in-store, makeup by DaLish Cosmetics, complimentary UNITY manicures from Bio Seaweed Gel and one lucky guest even won a Fredrick Prince Jewellery gift basket valued at $150!

I had such a wonderful time chatting with our stylish guests, promoting local fashion and getting pampered on a Thursday night! Thanks again to everyone who came out and special thanks to Homegrown Boutique for giving me this opportunity! I hope we can do this again sometime very soon! Enjoy the photos! xoxo

RSVP: VIP Shopping Party Thursday!

Posted on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at 3:45 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Miscellaneous,Announcement,Fashion,Beauty,Makeup,Beauty,Nails,Fashion,Shopping

The Dainty Girl VIP Shopping Party is just two days away on Thursday August 9th from 6-9pm at Homegrown Boutique in Toronto! Don’t miss out on this fun night out and RSVP today!

Guests will enjoy 20% off everything in-store (including sale items) as well as drinks, nibbles, music and more!

Features & Special Guests:

Designers Sarah Stevenson & Emily Woudenberg on-hand to talk about the latest collections and trends – learn more about our special guests HERE!
DaLish Cosmetics will be offering makeup consultations and mini makeovers plus exclusive promotions on their all-natural beauty products
Exclusive Giveaway featuring handcrafted jewellery by Fredrick Prince
Complimentary Gel Manicures from Bio Seaweed Gel

Grab your girlfriends, come by and say hello after work or before your girl’s night out. It’s the perfect way to start your Thursday night, or wind down after work!

Please RSVP to info@homegrownboutique.ca to get on the list for this exclusive soiree! Feel free to bring your friends or share this invitation, just indicate # of guests on your RSVP

Hope to see you there!

VIP Shopping Party: Special Guests!

Posted on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 10:36 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Miscellaneous,Announcement,Fashion,Beauty,Makeup,Fashion,Shopping

The Dainty Girl VIP Shopping Party at Homegrown Boutique in Yorkville is just a few weeks away and I’m excited to announce some very special guests!

Melanie from DaLish Cosmetics and Canadian designers Sarah Stevenson and Emily Woudenberg will be joining me to represent their incredible collections and share style and beauty advice with you!

Sarah Stevenson is a Toronto-based clothing & textile designer who’s artwork is beautifully represented in her hand-crafted patterns and original fabrics.

You’ll love her ultra-feminine, elegant and romantic designs featuring sweeping silks in stunning prints and eye-catching colour combinations.

This wearable art isn’t just a Dainty Girl’s dream, but it’s ethically and environmentally made in Canada.

Come meet Sarah and enjoy 20% everything in-store!

Emily Woudenberg is a Toronto-based clothing and jewellery designer. Her avante-garde designs are androgynous, minimal and inspired by the art and culture in the city of Toronto.

The fresh and youthful WOUDENBERG collections have been featured and widely praised at Toronto’s Alternative Fashion Week (FAT) and Emily has defined herself as one to watch on the Toronto fashion art scene! Come meet Emily and enjoy 20% everything in-store!