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ANTM getting ready for another season!

Here is a sneak peek at the contestants..I'm ubberly addicted and I cant wait for the drama to begin!

This Weeks Warehouse Sales!

BATTERYSONIC
Great daily savings of up to 60 per cent off just got even better! Until August 31, save even more on all Ultralast Alkaline batteries at Batterysonic Inc. Prices start at $1.11 for a pack of 2 AA batteries (reg. price $1.56), a pack of 10 AA for $5.30 (reg. $7.44). All other sizes are also available at reduced prices, while quantities last. This battery distributor is open to the public and sells quality name brand battery products at discount prices. Prices for watch batteries start at $1.20 each, cordless phone batteries from $9.60 each, and camcorder batteries from $32.40. They also carry batteries for cameras, hearing aids, solar lights, and toy cars, to name just a few, and are known to stock many hard-to-find types. Custom made battery packs are a specialty. Stop by today and save on all your battery requirements.

PHANTOM OUTLET - TENT SALE
Usually the Phantom sales are for one day only, but this one will run for several weeks so you'll have plenty of time to find an opportunity to drop in. Savings will be great - seamless underwear will be 3@$9.99, all swimwear is priced at $28 or 2@$50 (go with a friend!). Trouser socks and tights are $2 each, and everyday Silks pantyhose will be 12@$20.

JONES NEW YORK - August 27 to September 9
Fall Tent Event - Hurry in to get your fall wardrobe with spectacular savings. The tent event starts next Monday, August 27 with up to 80% off the manufacturers suggested retail price. With prices that start at $9.99, you'll be able to update your fall wardrobe.

CONSOLIDATED SALVAGE - High End Women's Wear Sale
Well-known for its excellent deals from hundreds of insurance losses, Consolidated Salvage has recently received a huge shipment of high-end ladies wear. You'll find exceptional clothing from Cavalli, Anna Sui, D&G, Bradley Mischka, and Elena Miro, all at 80% off retail + taxes. For example, you can pick up an Elena Miro jacket that retails for $875.00 for only $175.00, and if you're looking for the perfect evening gown, a Lolita gown which retails at $1,350.00 will sell for $270.00. They also have shoes from Stuart Weisman and Claudia Ciuti at 70% off retail prices. If you've always wanted those Stuart Weisman $850.00 leather boots but thought they were just a bit too expensive, come and pick them up for $255.00. At these prices inventory won't last long, so do try to get in to this sale as soon as you can.

TONI PLUS WAREHOUSE SALE - August 22 to 26
This is probably the last warehouse sale that Toni Plus will hold during 2007, so don't miss this opportunity to pick up plus sized clothing at up to 90% off. The brand names you love will all be there - including Ellen Tracey, Jones Woman, Spanner and more. Pick up mainly summer clothing, although there will be some fall items as well.

KITCHEN STUFF PLUS - Clearance Outlet Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, August 25th - Only a few more chances left to attend this amazing outdoor savings event! Super deals on slightly imperfect items and warehouse inventory of odds and ends. Expect a wide range of housewares, kitchen gadgets, photo frames, cookware, glassware, ceramics with small dents or scratches or missing pieces priced below cost. 16 pc. dinnerware set normally $40 reduced to $10 if a bowl is broken. Perfect items with imperfect packaging mean big savings too. Photo frames $1 each, assorted glassware $1 each, large stainless steel pots $10, stainless steel step cans $10, placemats 50 cents. Cash only and all sales are final. Rain date is September 8th. Sidewalk sale prices do not apply to regular merchandise in the outlet store but there will be hundreds of in-store specials and summer clearance items.
via shoestringshopping.com

Foxy Brown Pregnant and Engaged??

( One a side note can someone tell her to stop rocking these unflattering lip colours??)

According to the NY Post, rapper Foxy Brown is pregnant and supposedly getting married next month. Foxy apparently blurted out the good news after being released from police custody after yet another run in with the law. Foxy, whose real name is Inga Marchand, was released on her own recognizance after being arrested by a New Jersey State Trooper for driving with a suspended license and apparently giving false information about her identity. No word yet as when the baby is due or who the mysterious father/fiancé is.
Hmm she needs to calm down with all these run ins with the Law!!

Must Haves For your Fall Wardrobe!

Fall is around the corner so, to get all you fashionistas started on your hunt for the fab fall wardrobe here are some items you may want to ad to your shopping list!
Happy Shopping :)

Large Tote


Skinny Belt

Darkdenim

Wide leg trousers

Fitted blouse


Jewel tone tops


Vest


Nudes


Jewel tone Bracelets

Cropped Jacket

Chunky Heels


Nude Shoes

Ankle boots

Mid high Chunky Heeled Boots


Wedge Moccasins

For the Frugal Shopper CutseyGirl.com!

I came across this website Cutesygirl, and I had to share this find with the rest of my TS readers! This site is perfect for the frugal shopper, who still wants to be stylish but not break the bank. This website has the cutest shoes and clothes, all at very affordable prices! To make it even better they ship to Canada!!!

Check them out Cutesygirl and Happy Shopping!

Colour Report for Fall 2007

So summer is about to come to an end, which means fall is soon approaching us (my favorite season)! So to get all you fashionistas started on your fall finds here are the colours to look for to spice up your fall wardrobe!

Happy shopping!

Beyonce Launching her clothing line in T.O House of Dereon!

Beyonce was in T.O for the launch of her clothing line,along with putting down what I heard to be a memorable performance at the ACC( bummed I missed it:()!

Anyhow here are some pic's of her clothing line launch at Ultra Supper club!

Dare I Say Shoulder Pads Are Making a Comeback??

According to style.com, the big shoulder pads of the eighties are making a comeback this fall season and have been seen quite a bit on the runway. In my opinion this style trend should locked up and left in the eighties there is no need to bring back a padding revolution!!

D'ANGELO THEN AND NOW...

We all remember D'angelo, and that classic video "How does it feel" this guy had all the ladies going crazy for him back in the day. Well my friends unfortunately this may not be the case at this present time, D'angelo is no longer the eye candy he once was see for yourselves....:(
THEN

THEN

NOW!!

Divna Shoes Finally a Stylish Shoe Store for Ladies Who Wear sizes 9-13!!!

Ok so I love myself some stylish, shoes and inside I'm a shoe junkie, but I can't really reach my shoe junkie potential because I can never find an abundance of cute shoes in my size. I came across Divna Shoes and my prayers have been answered (the Shoe Gods are listening:)! Finally there is a store that caters to ladies who wear sizes 9-13!!! To top it off these are actually some cute shoes! Boot season is soon upon us and I'm planning to start my hunt at Divna Shoes!

To find out more about this store go to
DIVNASHOES

Happy shopping!!

THE 2007 FASHION AND DESIGN FESTIVAL – TORONTO DESIGNED TO DAZZLE!

The largest fashion celebration is set to hit Toronto from August 23rd to 25th
From August 23 to 25, North America’s largest fashion and design festival will transform Toronto’s Dundas Square into a flamboyant catwalk.






For more information on this fabulous event go to
2007 Fashion and Design Festival

The Hills/LC's New Make up and Clothing Line!

So for those Hills fans, the Hills went down yesterday along with the entertaining after show. The premiere was great and there is soo much drama I could go on and on! But I must say I am so not a Heidi fan, she and Spencer are made for each other and I am so glad LC has moved on to bigger and better things!

Alas our LC has been keeping really busy these days along with being an intern at TEEN VOGUE, she has also gotten her hands into her own Make up line by Mark and Fashion Line (fashion line will be out this fall)laurenconradfashionline sign up to get the first look at the line.


Kudos to LC for all her accomplishments, and lets not forget a congrats to Whitney for landing the full time Vogue gig I knew she would get!

The New Laguna Beach

So apparently there will be no more Laguna Beach this season but in it's place is the new series Newport Harbor! This new show should start August 23rd on MTV, let the drama begin!:)

Sarah Jessica Parker Launches New Perfume!

Sarah Jessica Parker launches her new perfume covet, I liked the smell of the last one lovely, so I hope this one is a goodie!
If anyone has tried it please leave a comment!!

Chick Advisor Shop Crawl Toronto Event August 9th 2007

On Thursday August 9th from 6-9pm, join us for an evening of shopping, exclusive discounts & freebies on Queen Street followed by an afterparty at Milestones!

What’s in it for you:
A FREE full sized product from Kiehl’s (value of $20.50), free samples and a consultation.
A FREE swag bag including full sized hair care products from Sunsilk and other goodies.
Exclusive discounts and after hours shopping at the stores listed below.
Free food and drinks at Milestones at the after party.
Over $500 of prizes to be won from our sponsors!
Participating Boutiques:

Kiehl's

FREE Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser in Grapefruit and Coriander, (value of $20.50) You'll also get a complimentary consultation and free samples! That covers off the price of your ticket right there!

Fashion Crimes

20% off Regular priced items

Fraiche

20% off

Five on Spadina

20% off

Kazuo

20% off

RK

20% off Regular priced items, 10% off Sale items

Prizes at the after party:

Win what you bought, Under $100

The best outfit purchased that night from one of our participating boutiques for under $100 will win the cash value of their outfit!

Lipstick Powder 'N Paint Ultimate Beauty Basket (value: $200)

Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint has the perfect summer prize pack for you!
Consisting of the top brands, this beauty bag-o-goodies has everything you need for a summer night out on the town! The prizes are so good in this one, we're not allowed to name them ;)

The 10 Spot Brazilian Bikini Wax (Value: $50)

The best Brazilian wax in town courtesy of the cutest nail bar on Queen!

Love Handles Handbags ChickAdvisor bag and T! (Value: $75)

We collaborated with Toronto handbag designer, Love Handles Handbags to create an uber cute, custom designed Bag and T-shirt!

Spa Boutique Skeyndor Natural Defense Skin Care kit (Value $80)

Kit includes: Fresh Firming Mask, Global Care Eye Cream and Ultra Moisturizing Cream 24h. This kit is part of Skeyndors "Star" Line: Natural Defense - based on one of the latest discoveries in anti-aging treatments: the immune defense of the skin.

Tickets

$20 per ticket or 2 for $35
For more info on this event go to
Chick Advisor

The Hills Are Baaaack!!!

For all those Hills fans the ladies and their drama are back! I love this show and I am soo excited for this season to start! If you don't know already the Hills premieres August 13th on MTV for one full hour along with the after show! So I will be having a date with my TV that night!!

Most Improved Star!

We all know that some of Serena Williams ouftits,hair and make up throughout the years have been questionable, but to my suprise she has made a vast improvement! See for yourself!


Before


After

Interview with Jacquelene Clarke of Vixen Couture

Fly, flashy, daring, original, sexy are all the words I would describe the clothing line Vixen Couture. Jacquelene Clarke, the designer behind the Vixen Couture line caters to every woman and especially woman with curves. I had the pleasure to see a line of her clothing at the Rip the Runway Fashion Show and I was impressed by how well put together her designs were. With Vixen Couture you can get the high end quality of clothing but not with the high end price tag. Her designs range from sexy dresses, tops, skirts and soon to come accessories and menswear. I had a chance to interview this lovely designer, to learn more about her designs, who she caters to, what set her designs apart from other designers, what her inspirations are and much more.

How did you begin fashion designing?
Since I was 9 years old I always knew that I wanted to do fashion. However, I always hated watching fashion television. I felt that it never related to me that is was more focusing on art than fashion. My Dad was always pushing me into designing and sewing as well; so he would send me over to my relatives to visit and I would see what they would do and I just took of from there. So I’m a very creative person and it’s been that way until now.

How did you start line and where did the name of the line come from?
I have two sides to me, there is one side where I’m quiet and shy and I just want to be alone and read my book. There is also another side to me that is talkative, and rambunctious it’s like an alter ego. I also realize that I’m very self conscious on my more quiet side and the other side I get all dressed up in a nice dress and go out. Then everyone is like wow you change from night to day. So I was looking at how I could tie in my personality into my line of clothing. So I came across the word Vixen, when people think of vixen they think of a sex symbol, but a vixen is actually a female fox and it’s one of my favorite animals. So it kind of just stuck with me vixen and couture is because the line is fashionable and luxurious. For instance if you go to Macy’s or Bloomingdales there usually nice clothes but for women that are size 0. So with Vixen Couture you can get the luxury in clothing with not the high prices that cater to every woman.

When did you get your first break in the industry?

Well I actually haven’t gotten my first break in the industry, but at Seneca College which I am currently a student, where put together the fist black history fashion show. But this summer Fashion over Style contacted me to do their fashion show. So I did then soon after that the offers for fashion shows, interviews, and promos just kept coming in from there. I also did the Rip the Runway Fashion show, where I put together the collection “Upgraded”. This show also led to a lot of interest in my line and now I am booked from now until April 2008 which is amazing.

What sets you apart from the other designers in industry?
My clothes are meant to stand out and grab attention; I make a point of that because to me that’s what a Vixen does. She has a presence and an aura about her she demands attention when she walks into a room. I also cater to curvy girls since I’m a curvy girl myself I try to make clothes that flatter the curvier figure. My clothes are also high fashion without the high end price. For instance a jacket a Holt Renfrew could be 400.00 dollars, so for some that means that money towards mortgage or rent or a car payment. So I just think that you can’t still have the look of high fashion without the high price.

When do you get your inspirations for your designs?
I am inspired by anything, it could be nature, places, such as St.Tropez I read a biography recently on the country and it really inspired me. I am also inspired by cultures, such as the Japanese culture they were doing it for me for awhile. I am also inspired by the designers Roberto Cavalli and Versace I do a lot of channeling from their lines to mine, but I put my spin on it to make it my own.

Are you self taught or formerly trained?
I am actually in school at Seneca College for fashion and I am self taught as well I have been sewing since the age of nine.

Have you styled and celebrities of VIP’s?
I haven’t yet but to me all my customers are celebrities and VIP’s. I treat all my clients like they are celebrities.

Who is the ideal Vixen Couture customer?
The ideal Vixen Couture customer is someone who is glamorous, confident and independent. She is someone that demands attention when she walks into a room. But personally since I am a curvier woman myself, I cater to those girls who are curvier and are not afraid to show it off.

Are there any designers that you would like to collaborate with?
I would love to collaborate with Roberto Cavalli, Paul Hardy, D Squared and Alfred Sung.

How can people reach you and what is your price range?
I can be reached on facebook, at Vixen Couture Model Search group, also on myspace at www.myspace.com/sinfullyurz
My price range for my designs are from 25.00 dollars and up.

Here are some pics of her FAB designs!

Style Star of the Week!

Common is coming out with his new album Finding Forever and looking Fresh as ever while doing it. I give my hats off to Common this guys style is always on point!