Scrubs in the City brings London to Toronto

Scrubs in the City fundraiser for SickKids was held again at Evergreen Brickworks. It is the 15th year of this event, and approximately 900 attended, with a record-breaking $800,000 raised.  This year’s theme was London’s Calling and the dress code was Posh or Punk. Event Co-Chairs were Lucinda Kogan and Molly Fitzpatrick.  The décor was […]

Dresses, Glamour and Awareness at the Frocktail Party

The 6th Annual Frocktail Party held at the stunning Arcadian Loft raised $100,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Almost 500 guests came out in their most fashionable outfits to bid on designer dresses from Balmain, Gucci, Lanvin, Zac Posen, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Valentino, Mary Katrantzou, Erdem, Versace, Dior, Alexander McQueen and more! A […]

Dare2Give Holiday Campaign

The holiday season is coming up, and it’s a time about giving, not receiving. Sure, as kids, we made long lists to our parents’ dismay, but at school and other youth-related activities, we were also given the opportunity to help. I remember collecting food for the food bank as well as bringing in toys. As […]

Highlights from This Year’s White Cashmere Show

The 11th White Cashmere fashion show featuring couture dresses (and suits – there was one outfit created for men) made out of Cashmere bathroom tissue and created by Canada’s top designers was held at The Carlu on September 30, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This year, the designers were hand picked by […]

Scrubs in the City has a Lucky 13 for SickKids

Scrubs in the City is one of Toronto’s most fresh and fun-filled social events.  Now in its 13th year, the annual fundraiser has raised a total of more than $2.4 million for SickKids. Guests at the event Some silent auction items These year’s theme was Soirée Under the Stars and net proceeds will support the SickKids Operating Suites Redevelopment […]

Butterfly Ball 2014: A Glam Night of Style and Awareness

The 17th Annual Butterfly Ball took place at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Toronto, raising $330,000 for Boost Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention.  The sold out evening had 430 guests in attendance, including New York based designer Prabal Gurang. “This is the most ever raised by our signature event” said executive director, Karyn Kennedy “and I […]

Supporting Wellspring Cancer Foundation with Fashion

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Wellspring, an organization dedicated to helping families and individuals cope with a cancer diagnosis through support and education held its annual Well Dressed for Spring fashion event at Holt Renfrew Bloor Street on Monday, January 24.  The event, which was held in collaboration with Holts and Women in Capital Markets featured models who were all […]

The Frocktail Party Celebrates its 5th Year

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The Frocktail Party celebrated its 5th Anniversary with a sensational soiree fearing fabulous fashion, scrumptious hors d’eouvres by Oliver & Bonacini, OPI nail bars, eyelash bars, Swag room, silent auction and dance floor.  Held at The Arcadian Loft in The Simpson Tower at Hudson’s Bay Queen Street, the venue is both posh and spacious with […]

A Look at Frocktail Party Auction Dresses

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The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction!  Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction.   Are you going to the Frocktail Party?  […]

Let’s Have a Heel of a Good Time with Jeanne Beker!

Dress for Success Toronto, the local chapter of an international organization which helps women achieve economic independence through not only career advice, but also providing them with work-appropriate attire (often from clothing drives) for the interview and for them to start once they successfully get a job, will be holding its third A Heel of a […]