STARFISH creative events + inspiration

Photography is an art and Melanie Rebane knows exactly how to capture it. We were thrilled to have her participate in our first STARFISH Wedding Workshop. She connected with brides-to-be planning their wedding and gave them amazing photography tips to capture their special day. She was also promoting her amazing boudoir photography services. For only $375 you can indulge in a delicious brunch, get pampered to Hollywood style glam hair and make-up and get a private 1-hour photo session. The ego boost alone after this experience is priceless!  This is definitely on my bucket list to-do in the near future, and it makes for the most original gift idea I can think of for a beautiful woman in your life – so celebrate your beautiful self and connect with Melanie, you won’t regret it!

m photography
www.m-photography.ca

February 27 – STARFISH Wedding Workshop 11 am – ARC Hotel, 140 Slater Street From etiquette to essentials – learn how to plan the wedding of your dreams on time and on budget! Click here for further details.

The team at STARFISH would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope you are starting off 2010 in the spirit of the season, with friends and family, reflecting on the year that’s been and the one that’s just begun.  The holiday season is full of great memories and celebration and at our recent New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Event we even had a live engagement proposal take place!  Winter in Ottawa is the perfect time to plan your wedding details and dream up how you would like to spend your special day.  We are really looking forward to meeting all the new Ottawa brides and grooms this weekend at the Wedding Palace Bridal Show to share with them our favorite planning tips and trends.  We invite you to visit us at booth #235 – see you then! www.weddingpalace.ca

If you aren’t a fan of www.facebook.com/billingsbridge or twitter @billings_bridge you are missing out on AMAZING gifts and $100 gift cards daily. We love how our client is having fun with social media. And to top it all off we will throw a fabulous Christmas Breather event on December 19th at 12 noon for all participants to pick up their gifts at Billings Bridge – What Shopping Should Be.

Two more days to sparkle with Stella & Dot.

That’s right STARFISH and HUSH Clothes
are pleased to be hosting a dazzling ladies evening
featuring jewelry for every girl on your “nice” list this
year.

The trunk shows will be held on Saturday,
December 5 and on Saturday, December 12
at the HUSH store at 1440 Wellington Street.

If you’ve never been to HUSH, now is the time!
Www.hushclothes.com

There will be complimentary Sugar Plum Yum
cocktails and goodies while you mingle and shop.

Round up your dearest friends get ready to be wowed!

By Katarina Kuruc

Although exhausted, I also feel a sense of sadness that the last four days are behind me. Why? Because I got so used to being around amazing people, beautiful designs and not to mention fabulous style! I would be describing Fashion Cures a la Mode, of course. The four day fashion event began on Wednesday, when, much to everyone’s surprise Stacey Mackenzie (model extraordinaire and judge of Canada’s Next Top Model) made an appearance.

The four day event kicked off with some very cool Canadian designers, including Jefferson Sukhoo, Jason Meyers, Lizares, Las Valentinas and Thieves. The location was decked out, mostly thanks to Details Ottawa and Mikaza Home and all the amazing volunteers that came out to help.  Taking place in an old church, one wouldn’t even know it coming in through the lounge area-it was absolutely brilliant! The second night kicked off with Richard Robinson Graduate Students, followed by Josie Perron (amazing!!!), Anastasia Lomonova, Valerie Dumaine, Dace and lastly (one of my personal favorites) Birds of North America. The theme for the night was “stylish taste” and true to form Sixth Sense and the Flour Shop provided all the fashion foodie goodies. Friday night, one of my favorites mostly because I got to have my hair and make-up done professionally (and what girl doesn’t LOVE that???) started with a wardrobe audit where everyone was able to buy designer clothes and accessories. The evening began with runway show by Kania Couture, followed by Rachel Sin and Undone Clothing-my favorite part of this evening was defnitely the LOFT afterparty, hosted by The Loft hair studio-a really cool urban space (you really need to visit!).  Last but not least, Saturday, the final day of Fashion Cures began at 1pm with a hair and make-up soiree, where everyone and anyone (read me) got the chance to have their hair and make-up done courtesy of The Loft and Lancome. The night featured 6 different designers starting with Honor by Revolve followed by Myco Ana, Eugenia Designs, Aime Luxury, Aida Flores and a grand finale by Jessica Biffi (Project Runway Canada). STARFISH hosted a FABULOUS after-party at the Arc Hotel with Eventbots providing an amazing photo booth where we got cute instant photos (what a great momento) Carlo from Quality Entertainment provided the amazing beats that kept the dancefloor full and not to mention the delicious espresso martinis by the ARC Hotel mixologists.  I leave you with some pictures curtsey of Hugh Durant, photographer extraordinaire (www.flickr.com/boakview ) Enjoy.

Only $47 – Return Trip Fare  (tax inclusive)

Includes luxury tour bus service with movies and door prizes
Shop hundreds of shops at Carousel Mall and Target.

Let’s Go Shopping Checklist

□ Invite your favourite shopping buddy

□ Passport / Valid Government ID

□ Shopping List

□ Cute + comfortable shoes

□ Lots of laughs + smiles

Tickets available

In Person:      HUSH Clothes www.hushclothes.com

1440 Wellington Street West, 613.724.4874

By Phone:     613.762.3622
Email:             hello@eventsbystarfish.com

Driving time from Ottawa: 3 hours + Border Time (Immigration at Buffalo, NY)

Departs Ottawa at the following locations:

8:00 am – St. Laurent Shopping Centre
8:30 am – Bayshore Shopping Centre

Returns before 12 midnight Same Day
To get an idea of the adventure you would be taking part in please visit:

www.carouselcenter.com. Optional stop at TARGET also available www.target.com

For more information, email hello@eventsbystarfish.com

Gorilla Magazine posted a great article on Fashion Cures – Ottawa’s biggest fashion festival happening in less than 2 days!

For details, visit www.fashioncuresalamode.com.

Congratulations to our client Greta Bloskie, Marketing Director of

Billings Bridge Shopping Centre for her 2009 Canadian Shopping Centre Award

in the Sales Promotions and Events category!