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Dainty Discovery: Address Apparel

Posted on Friday, June 14th, 2013 at 9:46 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion

I’ve made a Dainty Discovery! I have more dresses than anything else in my wardrobe and I’m so happy to add this stunner from Address Apparel to my collection! It’s the epitome of a dainty dress with a fitted bodice, full skirt and a beautiful spring floral print. It’s elegant and playful all the same time and it’s the perfect dress for the season!

Dress: Address Apparel, Shoes: Nine West, Handbag: Target, Necklace: Shop for Jayu, Bracelet & Sunglasses: Ann Taylor, Watch: Michael Kors

Toronto-based designer, Mark Foreman, has been a passionate player on the Toronto fashion scene since 1998. He created a name for himself with Bionic, popular for its wrap dresses and bold prints, and Address Apparel is his latest venture with fellow designer, Kelly A. Blair. Together, they have successfully tapped into the wants and needs of women with figure flattering shapes and fabrics in both classic and modern styles. I love how they pay homage to Toronto streets with the dress names too!

Getting to Know: Future Husbands Music

Posted on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at 8:49 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Lifestyle,Entertainment,Fashion

My favourite things: Fashion, Music and Food. When I met Allison Dunnings last year I knew we would hit it off. By day, she manages social media for one of my favourite Toronto boutiques, Fresh Collective and designs her own boho-chic jewellery line. By night, she’s a passionate singer/songwriter with a penchant for classic rock and bearded musicians. AND she can tackle a table full of Singapore street food with me at Hawker Bar while still looking absolutely gorgeous. My kinda girl.

Our crazy schedules and equally big dreams mean we rarely get to spend quality time together, but when I heard she was FINALLY diving into her music career I was thrilled and inspired by her drive to make it happen. So far, she’s released a single (A Home Without a Heart) and her mission is to produce the debut EP for her latest musical project:FUTURE HUSBANDS.

Studio time and post-production doesn’t come cheap so in addition to working 7 days a week, to save up, Allison has launched an exciting Indiegogo campaign. There are only 13 days left and I want to help her reach her goal! She’s got fun perks lined up for contributions as low as $2, so check it out and if you can spare a few dollars to make a dream come true please do so!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FUTURE HUSBANDS INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN PAGE!

To help you feel the love for this girl as much as I do, check out my interview below and enter to WIN a custom bracelet designed by Allison!

Universal Music Canada After Party!

Posted on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 8:32 am.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Lifestyle,Entertainment

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Much Music is rolling out the red carpet this Sunday night (June 16th) for the annual MMVAs (Much Music Video Awards).

Queen Street West will come to life with musical performances, red carpet fashion, special celebrity guests and massive crowds! After the show, the stars keep the party going at the Universal Music Canada After Party presented by BlackBerry. This is THE PARTY to be at after the MMVAs and I’ve got ONE PAIR of tickets to giveaway to one lucky reader!

: Printing this invitation will NOT get you in to the party – Enter below for your chance to WIN tickets!

You’re guaranteed to rub elbows with the stars at this exclusive after party. Who’s expected to attend? PSY, Demi Lovato, Down With Webster, Marianas Trench, Shawn Desman, Danny Fernandes and more! Oh yeah…and some blondie named TAYLOR SWIFT!!! Pretty much anyone who’s anyone at the MMVAs will show up so don’t miss out on your chance to be there!

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below. At a minimum, you must leave me a blog post comment telling me why you’d like to attend. You can gain additional entries through social media too! Contest closes on Thursday June 13th at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced the following morning…that gives you a few days to plan your outfit!

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IMPORTANT NOTES: This event is on serious lock-down with tons of security so ONLY the winner and their guest will be permitted access. If you show up and you’re not on “the list” you will be turned away and that’s just embarrassing! The winner and their guest must be 19 years of age or older and will be expected to show ID at the door.

Lastly, the winner and their guest must respect the privacy of the celebrities at this event. This means NO photos or social media details from the event and NO bombarding the celebs. If you ask nicely and they allow you to take a photo, that’s cool, but don’t be the paparazzi ok?! This is a VERY private event and security will be enforced. Good luck!

Dress for Success on Bay Street

Posted on Friday, June 7th, 2013 at 1:54 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Fashion,Lifestyle

If you’re anything like me, you have clothing in your wardrobe that you hardly wear. I often make excuses not to clean out my closet, but on the occasions I have, it’s such a good feeling! Why not join me in a little spring cleaning for a GREAT cause? Dress for Success Toronto is proud to partner with Calvin Klein in support of the Bay Street Suit Challenge.

From June 11 to June 18, the Calvin Klein Underwear Store at Royal Bank Plaza (200 Bay Street on the concourse level) will welcome gently used or new business attire on behalf of Dress for Success Toronto. For any donation made, customers will receive 15% off their next purchase off $75 or more and the opportunity to win an exclusive Calvin Klein accessories package valued at $500 in a draw taking place on June 18.

During the Bay Street Suit Challenge, Dress for Success Toronto hopes to collect over 10,000 pieces and raise $65,000 in cash donations in support of low-income women. Let’s help them meet that goal and clean out our closets for a good cause!

WHERE: Calvin Klein Underwear: 200 Bay Street, Royal Bank Plaza, Unit 131 (416) 861-1276
WHEN: June 11 – June 18 between 8am-5pm

Show your support on Twitter @DfsToronto.

Hair on the Avenue: The Beast Within

Posted on Friday, May 31st, 2013 at 12:45 pm.

Written by Nicole

Categories: Beauty,Beauty,Haircare,Beauty,Makeup

A couple of months ago, my friends at Hair on the Avenue invited me on set for an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse at The Beast Within. This innovative salon is always coming up with exciting ways to share the latest hair trends – last year they produced a short film and this year, they decided to create a photo novella inspired by 1960′s pop art.

Salon Founder, Luis Pacheco, first told me about the concept while I was in his chair having my first ombre experience. I was instantly captivated by the idea and was thrilled to join the Hair on the Avenue team on set for an afternoon at The Shangri-La Toronto.

Synopsis: The Beast Within is the tale of a vengeful mistress whose innocence and core is manipulated by an alluring, yet suffocating taste of luxury. In the absence of honest love, she is left with only one choice: to regain power and reclaim her soul.