Weekend Movie Recommendation: The Orphanage

Another hit from Guillermo del Toro, the brilliant director behind Pan's Labyrinth. The Orphanage (El Orfanato) will chill you to the bone. It is in Spanish with subtitles but the cinematography and acting are so well done you won't feel burdened by them. I saw it a couple of weeks ago and am still freaked out by it. Perfect for Halloween!

They like it too:
Rotten Tomatoes
IMDB

Winner of the Girl Friday Gift Certificate

We are pleased to announce the winner of the $100 Gift Certificate to Girl Friday from the Shop Crawl #4! The winner was drawn from those who reviewed at least 5 stores or items from our last Shop Crawl.

Thanks to everyone who came and everyone who added their reviews. It makes a huge difference to have your feedback and to be able to show that to stores and sponsors to encourage them to participate in future events.

Congratulations ... Nic3ole!

Enjoy your new clothes!

Fan Mail

We love getting emails from our members and readers. It totally makes my day.

Now I'm not sure if this one that I recently got is real or spam. It seems too funny to be serious, but it was addressed to me and well...


Hello.
I am glad that I can written you this letter.
Whether eats fairly that I for the first time to use the Internet for
acquaintances.
But all happens for the first time.
I as wish to tell about myself.
I live in Argentina.
My city is called Marcos Paz.
It not the big city where there live basically farmen.

Please if you wish to learn about me well that ask me that to you
interestingly.
And I with pleasure will answer you it.
It will be pleasant to me to read your letter
I will wait.
****

Happy Halloween!

MizzRobin's dog as some sort of a bug. Could he be any cuter?

What will you and/or your pet... or child dress up as tonight?

Thanks Robin for the awesome pic of your pooch!

Sarah Silverman and the Great Schlep

The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo.

Why can't Canadian elections be this much fun??

Another Helpful Voting Video

Thanks Sumaya for passing on this link. An absolute scream!

Will Farrell and Tina Fey helping you decide who to vote for

Borat Wants You to Vote

So, American sistahs... are you going to vote?

The vid is worth watching - esp because of Borat. Can't get enough of that guy. There's also a shaggy guy in the midst of it who I think is Jason Segel, whom I love ever since Sarah Marshall, but I'm not sure if that's him because he looks so scruffy. Is that him?

What Women Want: A Literary Journey

Hosts L-R: Yvonne Kai, Rachel, Shanne Ingleton, Catriona Smart, Christa Jean

I recently had the pleasure of attending this event thrown by the lovely Shannae Ingleton. Shannae is an athlete/fashionista/femme extraordinaire who loves bringing women together. Her blog features women of influence on a regular basis to share their inspiring stories. Several times a year, Shannae throws a party around a different theme.

A Literary Journey was a giant book club around the book Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, with a 3 course meal at 1 King West, a DJ and everyone in dresses. There were about 120 of us and everyone had a great time. It could best be described as the most glamorous book club you've ever been to.

Tika Simone had everyone in stitches

Shannae is a women to watch for. She is smart, dynamic and warm. I can only imagine where she will be 5 years from now!

Evan and Dean Spring 2009

Evan and Dean are not the names of the design duo behind this fresh 3 year old Vancouver based label. Raymond Boutet & Lyle Reimer named the line after two of their nephews. We had the pleasure of interviewing them backstage before the show to find out a little bit about their Spring 2009 collection.

Their collection, "Future Folk" combines high-tech with folk -craft to give the future a softer feel. The future doesn't have to be cold and hard, they explained. They wanted to give it warmth and femininity. They certainly achieved that.

Cutout patterns and applique were juxtaposed with arm and ankle cuffs and a few Wonder Woman-esque head pieces. Tangerine and crisp white are certainly colours to watch for next spring. I loved the evening dresses and want to know where I can get my hands on those awesome cuffs!

L-R: Raymond Boutet, Lyle Reimer, Ali de Bold

Evan & Dean has appeared in Women's Wear Daily, Flare, FASHION, Sportswear International, NUVO, Hello! Canada and Zink, among other major Canadian and American publications. They are certainly ones to watch for and we look forward to their continued success!

Andy The-Anh Spring 2009

Pink Tartan Spring 2009

www.pinktartan.com

Pink Tartan's Spring 2009 collection was glamorous in a 1950s Stepford Wives/Jackie O kind of way. The head scarves with large sunglasses, preppy sweaters thrown about the shoulders and punchy yellow and salmon colours will probably do well for the line commercially.

What do you think of this collection?

NADA Spring 2009 Makeup Looks with Eddie Maleterre

Fox Canada Launch Party

We were invited to the launch of Fox Canada and of course had to take a video of our own. Check it out!

MANGO Makeup Look for L'Oreal Fashion Week Spring 2009

Eddie Maleterre demonstrates how to get the gorgeous makeup looks of the season.

As an aside... what an unfortunate freeze frame! It's actually a very informative video. Check it out!

TFI New Labels Seminar

This season L’Oreal Fashion Week is Fabulous! In addition to the 40+ runway shows, the Toronto Fashion Incubator will be presenting its annual TFI New Labels® seminar in the Fashion Environment tent, Nathan Phillips Square, at 2:00pm Friday, October 24th 2008. Guest speakers include designer David Dixon, National Post fashion writer Nathalie Atkinson and 2008 TFI New Labels® winner Eugenia Leavitt.

Tickets for the TFI New Labels® seminar are available for $25.00+GST and can be purchased online. For tickets and event information, click here

Shop Crawl 4 Pics!

Everyone thanks again for another awesome Shop Crawl! You guys are such a special bunch and we really enjoyed having you at the event!

Please remember to review your products and the stores. That feedback helps us plan future events and makes it easier for us to get stores and sponsors on board. One of you will win a $100 gift certificate to Girl Friday!

Have a great weekend and enjoy your purchases!




Got some pictures you can share? Email us

Shop Crawl #4 Sold OUT!

Thanks everyone who snagged a ticket! We'll be in touch in the next 24-48 hours with further instructions.

Enjoy your turkey!

Shop Crawl 2 Tickets Left!

There are only 2 tickets left for the Shop Crawl happening this upcoming Thursday October 16th.

Skirt and Saw

I was recently at the Innovation at its Best Media Event in Toronto and got to play with a few things.

I now own my own drill!

8 Shop Crawl tickets left

Tick, tick, tick... that's just 4 more pairs left. Don't say I didn't warn you!

9 Shop Crawl Tickets Left

Just sayin'...

Anthony Hopkins Does My Wallpaper

Does this not look like Anthony Hopkins?

Maybe this would help?


Nice of him to humour me with his best Hannibal Lecter, no?

We've recently had our place redone and Sir Hopkins installed our wallpaper. It's not easy finding someone for this job. It's quite expensive and installers are hard to find. Who knew? When Alex (ok fine, his real name) came to our place to do the quote, he came armed with an impressive portfolio and a British accent. Do you think they are brothers? Perhaps Hopkins is prepping for a new role and this is just research?

He did a great job and the results will be revealed in a future episode of ChickChat TV!

Toronto: Style at Home Show

We love these design shows and will definitely be there to check it out! Will you?

Create the perfect home and garden this fall at the first annual Style at Home Show at the Direct Energy Centre, Hall A, Exhibition Place in Toronto, on October 17-19, 2008. The Style at Home Show brings the expertise and inspiration of Canada’s leading home and garden magazines – Style at Home, Canadian Gardening, and Canadian Home & Country – to life. Meet top decorating, design, gardening and cooking experts. Shop from some of Canada’s finest home décor and gift retailers and find tons of decorating ideas and items for your home as well as great gifts for everyone on your holiday list.

SHOW DATES: Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, 2008

LOCATION: Direct Energy Centre, Hall A, Exhibition Place, Toronto

TIMES: Friday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

GENERAL ADMISSION: Adults: $14 at the door or $12 online
Seniors (60+) and Youth (13-17): $12
Children (12 and under): Free (with an adult)

ALL TICKETS AVAILABLE: By PHONE: 416-218-3545
By FAX: 416-218-3585
ONLINE: www.styleathomeshow.com
At the Door


For additional information, visit www.styleathomeshow.com.

Shop Crawl 70% Sold Out!

Tickets are almost out - only a few left and the Shop Crawl is 10 days away. Get yours now!

Queens of the Web Panel at LWL

This weekend I spoke at the Ladies Who Launch Be Your Own Boss event at the Diesel Playhouse. I was on a panel called "Queens of the Web" where we shared stories and lessons we've learned from launching our own businesses. I didn't take any pictures, but luckily Christa from Petite Fashionista did! Thank you, Christa!



Debbie Travis was next and gave a really interesting speech about her career and how she juggled her success with her family. She came out with a new book called "Not Guilty", about her experiences and how as women we tend to feel guilty about having a career and a family.


I also really enjoyed the speech from Marissa McTasney of Tomboy Trades (now rebranded to Moxie Trades). She launched a line of construction wear for women including these fabulous pink workboots.

It was a great event and a pleasure to participate.

Ladies Who Launch Queens of the Web

I'm speaking on the 'Queens of the Web' panel this Saturday for Ladies Who Launch! Are you coming? If so please come and say hi. :) October 4, 2008 9:00AM to 3:30PM $125.00 to pre-register (must be reserved by October 3, 2008) $165.00 at the door Contact cmartyn@ladieswholaunch.com http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/events/view/1/details Location: Diesel Playhouse 56 Blue Jays Way Toronto, M5V 2G3 Canada