Wow, what an experience! An extremely well-known 30-something classical pianist from China, someone who has as much fame and following as a member of a circa late 90s/early 2000s boy band member, playing at a small venue like Koerner Hall in Toronto – when the guy typically plays with symphonies at larger venues like the […]
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 […]
Toronto Fashion Week starts next Monday. Yes, it’s now “officially” called Toronto Fashion Week. I’m looking forward to the Fall/Winter 2016 shows. Kind of. I don’t know. Many of my favourites are back (though Pink Tartan is NOT showing for some reason), including Hillary MacMillian and Triarchy and Greta Constantine will be closing the week […]
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 […]
Please note that Wanderlust 2013 has been POSTPONED. It will NO LONGER occur on August 29. The Illuminare Foundation, an organization that creates fun networking events for young professionals will be holding its annual Wanderlust will be held at the Steamwhistle Brewery on August 29, starting at 8 PM. This event focuses on a […]
On Sunday, several of Toronto’s top bloggers, including Backseat Stylers, The Souls of My Shoes and Style Blog participated in the #bloggerbazaarto at at the back of Monica Mei’s AIME boutique. Items ranged from bags to clothing and shoes (and from budget-friendly brands like Joe Fresh to premium lines like Erdem and Christian Louboutin), all […]
Giveffect, a Toronto-based organization that allows charities to receive donations through crowdfunding. The site has been receiving a great deal of publicity as of late, including an article in the Toronto Star. In just three short months since its public launch (and just under a year since founding), Giveffect already has many groups registered, including […]
Mental health has definitely taken its toll on our culture as a good work-life balance becomes more and more difficult. Thus, awareness and help for those who need it have increasingly been in the limelight, even if it is still a topic that one is not “supposed” to talk about. Toronto’s Houselink, an organization which […]
The 12th Scrubs in the City raised more than 400,000 for the new Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at SickKids as over 800 guests “rocked the block” for their Block Party held at Evergreen Brick Works. Party-goers pose for a picture The dress code was Street Chic and the food included “street” food […]
In support of Dress for Success Toronto, bring any gently used or new business attire to the Calvin Klein store at the Royal Bank Plaza for your chance to win an exclusive Calvin Klein accessories package ($500 value). Anyone who donates will receive 15% off their next purchase of $75 or more. For those of […]
