Shopping at The Clothing Show

Last Friday I ventured my way down to the Better Living Centre @ the Ex to check out The Clothing Show. I hadn't really expected to go crazy on the shopping, but had put aside a small budget for spending.

Walking into a large open space with what seemed like a gagillion booths, I was overwhelmed with the abundance of choice. I found that although this is called the Clothing Show, there seemed to be much more jewelry and accessory vendors then there were clothing.

I didn't find anything for my summer wardrobe but managed to buy a purse ($40) and a bangle ($10) from SooS Rocks Accessories for just $50.

I also found a pair of REALLY nice Christian Dior, unworn, vintage sunglasses. They were only $120, but were also regretfully out of my budget. These Dior's were from a vendor that sold specifically vintage frames. They do not have any stores in Toronto, but have one in Montreal and New York (I have emailed him for the addresses and names of their store locations, will post when I receive them).

Other notable finds:

CHULA - a great jewelry line with affordable prices, original, and beautiful pieces

tryst - a unique vintage inspired jewelry line

Melissa Beth Designs - really cool laptop cases

Give away - FREE Clothing Show tickets!

I am giving away 5 sets of 2 tickets to the Clothing Show this weekend!

Drop me an email at justcuzimagirl@gmail.com by Thursday May 1st, 2008, and tell me what you are shopping for at the Clothing Show.

Winners will be picked at random.

See you at the show!

Passion for fashion - Jeanne Beker's book on careers in style

After hearing so much about Jeanne's new book, Passion for Fashion I went to pick up a copy for myself.

This is a great book defining the different careers in the fashion industry. It is literally for someone who has absolutely no knowledge of the different roles behind the fashion industry.

Passion for Fashion touches on what each job role entails and gives the reader a brief understanding of what it takes to perform them. With profiles on some famous industry figures, Beker's book gives a realistic look into the sometimes not so glamorous jobs in the fashion industry. But if you are someone looking to get more insight on what you already know about different careers in the fashion industry then I would not recommend this book.

I should also point out that this book was stocked in the children's reference section. Maybe it was just the Chapters I went to, but I didn't think this book was specifically for the under 14 demographic... although that could qualify as "budding fashionistas".

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The Clothing Show - May 2nd,3rd, and 4th

Shop from over 350 booths of new label, designer, vintage and brand nameclothing and accessories for men & women! This Spring, experience RUNWAY Fashion Shows Friday night & Saturday, the LOULOU Magazine FashionPhotography Competition, a Century of Fashion display, and Art exhibits fromlocal artists!

Be there for the Opening Night Party and Fashion Shows starting at 6:30pm on Friday May 2nd at the Better Living Center. Get there early and shop from 3pm!

May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 @ the Better Living Center, Exhibition Place.
Fri 3pm-9pm / Sat 11am-9pm / Sun 11am-7pm

Tickets $8 on-line http://www.theclothingshow.com/ or $10 at the door

Rags and Mags - A great fashion read

Just having a link to this fab site on my Interesting Reads column does not do it justice!

Rags and Mags follows the lives of two fictional characters Lucinda McRuvy (a fashion writer) and Max Velosse (a fashion designer), who are both living and working in Toronto. Readers can vicariously experience the many happenings in the real Toronto fashion industry without having to be there!

Written by Toronto Fashion Incubator resident blogger, Carolyn Rohaly and illustrations by Danielle Meder from Final Fashion, this is a clever, fun, and witty read with wonderful illustrations. I promise you will like!

Toronto Fashion Incubator - TFI new labels Fashion Design Competition

Kicking off the Elle show on Thursday April 24th is the TFI New Labels Fundraising Gala. Watch as four talented, up and coming Canadian designers showcase their collection's on the runway and compete for the TFI new labels Fashion Design Competition title.

Let's join TFI & Elle Canada in supporting our Canadian fashion talent!

VIP tickets $250

• wine reception @ 6pm
• a catered dinner in The Galleria
• reserved seating for the new labels runway show

Guest tickets $50

• guest reception @ 7pm
• admission to new labels runway show

Get your tickets here or by calling 416-218-3545.