STARFISH creative events + inspiration

Girls, it is time to bring out those sexy stilettos and embrace the world of high fashion!  Fashion fever is back in Ottawa this week, with Fashion CURES, an exciting four-day event that brings designers, celebrities, industry professionals, sponsors, and you—our distinguished guests—together for a celebration of style in our nation’s capital.  We are proud to be donating proceeds from this event to Ovarian Cancer Canada.

Mark your calendars for November 4-7, 2009 for the Fashion CURES a la mode experience at 154 Somerset Street West at Elgin.  Come and enjoy a fabulous four days of great parties, food, entertainment, swag bags and runway shows featuring the hottest Canadian designers including stars from Project Runway Canada!

This busy festival includes 19 runway shows scheduled to include local designs from Jefferson Sukhoo, Kania Couture, Rachel Sin, and a trio of grads from the Richard Robinson school: Rachel Baril, Maria Medeiros, and Khala Foster. Also planned are a photography exhibition, silent auction, mini makeovers, a “stylish foodie event,” a wardrobe audit shopping showcase, a spa beauty party, as well as after parties held at The Loft, Arc the Hotel and Mambo Nuevo.

So grab a girlfriend, and bring out that fierce outfit you have been waiting to premier – what better place to make an apperance than Fashion CURES a la mode.

Tickets range from $25-$115 and are available at the following locations or online <http://www.fashioncuresalamode.com/index.html> .

Le Spa – 421 MacLaren Street
The Loft – 380 Elgin Street
Murale, Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre
Second Cup – 171 Dalhousie Street
Victoire Boutique – 246 Dalhousie Street

For more information visit www.fashioncuresalamode.com.

Pencil in your calendar these two fabulous events this week!
(and we hope you have already RSVPed for The WON THING party on Tuesday)

Stella & Dot Trunk Show

As seen on In Style, Oprah, People and Lucky Magazine
What better way to get that fall look than with unique and chic jewelry that coordinates with any wallet size. Check out Stella & Dot for fabulous, luxe jewelry that will take your look from simple to stunning, in all the new autumn hues.

So grab your girls and come join us at TELUS Parlez Wireless for an exclusive Stella & Dot trunk party! Check out the fall collection, network with great women plus have a chance to win great giveaways like an LG5500 cellphone, Stella & Dot cuff + necklace. And no shopping trip is complete without some delicious cupcakes from the Flour Shoppe.

Just be wise that after you showing off your new find, everyone will want to borrow it!Event details:

Monday September 21st 2009
5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
TELUS Parlez Wireless
2-4312 Innes Road
Orleans, ON
613-824-0388
info@parlezwireless.com

About Stella & Dot

• Stella & Dot is designed in New York and San Francisco by award-winning trend-setters who also create jewellery sold in Neiman Marcus and Fred Segal.
• Affordable Luxury. 50% of the styles under $50
• Stella & Dot is adored by fashion editors and featured in In Style, Oprah, People and Lucky Magazine.

VIP Movie Screening of Food Matters

• ‘Food Matters’ is a hard hitting fast paced look at our current state of health.
• The film explores the safe, cheap and effective use of nutrition and supplementation for preventing and often curing the underlying causative aspects of our ills.

High fashion, culinary perfection and vodka martinis were a handful of things that made Ottawa’s first Aperitif at Le Cordon Bleu such a success.  The beautiful décor by Details Ottawa, floral arrangements by Joel Marc Frappier and the amazing food preparation headed by the chefs at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa fashioned a feeling of the romantic and sophisticated Paris we all know and love.  Chapeaux De Madeleine topped off the look of Paris in Ottawa as models walked around with stunning au couture hats that made every guest wish they had a British wedding or Durby to attend in the next few days.

 Once the Cointreau girls finished walking around serving their first round of Cointreaupolitans and the guests had taken in the stunning chocolate sculptures and Eiffel tower made out of vegetables we sat down to admire the fashionable gifts of Agathe de St. Amour.  The stunning fashion show included an opening performance by French rapper Najib and the night continued on with such a vibrant energy as the guests mingled and danced and begged for one last song from fabulous DJ Nick.  Every final touch was thought about and executed perfectly from the spa food inspired buffet to the luxury hand massages provided by Holtz Spa.  Guests left with swag bags filled with French products and a unique magazine cover with their photo as a memento for the evening.  The night was a success.  I felt sophisticated, important and wishing I could have an Aperitif in Paris every night.   Check out all the media buzz on the event! Ron Eade’s Blog  Sam + Mary’s Blog Frank H. Scheme Le Droit

The STARFISH staff heart the summer stock at HUSH! Their store is filled with cute handbags, shoes and summer must-have pieces.  We would like to invite all Ottawa Fashionistas to check out their store’s special event called Girls of Summer!  
Where: HUSH
When: Saturday, June 13 from 10 am to 5pm
What: Sign up for SMASHBOX mini manicures + makeovers.  Come by and shop the summer specials, sip on STARBUCKS coffee and fill out ballots for fabulous prizes.   While you are shopping in Westboro check out Westfest a free outdoor festival celebrating music, art and life!  What could be a better Saturday?

I think it’s time Ottawa started its own show called, “Ottawa’s Got Talent.”  You always hear about the emerging talent from Toronto and Montreal but at the 10th annual Angie’s Showcase put on by Angie’s Model and Talent Inc.,  (AMTI) it was clear that Ottawa stands strong with our young actors and models.  The night began with a sumptuous dinner put on by the Hampton Inn & Conference Centre where the hard work of the boys, girls, men and women of AMTI was celebrated.  The cocktail hour allowed guests to mingle, network and file into the adjacent ballroom where a cool blue light filled the room defining this space as the runway and fashion outlet of the night.  I felt incredibly important sitting at the VIP section of runway as agents from all of the world were examining the models and actors trying to find the perfect role or face for their new campaign, film or fashion line.  The designers ranged from the big brand names of GAP Kids and Bluenotes to fabulous designers and boutiques located in Ottawa and Montreal.  The models were well prepared and held such confidence walking down that long stretch that I couldn’t believe some were teenyboppers.  I mean, aren’t you suppose to be awkward at that age!?  These talented young stars had such grace and determination to work hard that their confidence emitted the moment they walked on that runway.  Angie’s well taught grace was exhibited at she stood in front of the audience in her custom made violet cocktail gown and her 4 inch stilettos heels that she had no trouble walking in.  It was evident that lots of time and effort was put into making this show run as smoothly as it did.  It was so fun to see what Ottawa has to offer the entertainment industry and to see how many beautiful people live in this city!!!  A girl can’t complain after seeing some of those boys! So, a big STARFISH congrats goes out to Angie and her team on a job well done.  And even though Angie’s show was mainly about fashion it held its class and never ran ‘fashionably late.’  Photo of STARFISH associate Hannah with guest of honor Angie.

To Ottawa’s red carpet event for Quantum of Solace. Check out the awesome outfits at HUSH Clothes where Angie, Alison and staff will turn you into a total Bond girl. For the men, check out Rene Giroux Men’s Wear at 1020 St Laurent Boulevard for the ultimate Bond attire.  This will gear you up to enter The Best Bond and Bond Girl Photo Contest. Here are the details.  Strike a pose with Jones Video at Empire Theatres (6-7pm) or LAGO (10pm to midnight). The top 10 Bond and Bond girls will be posted on the Bond Photo Gallery. We will also post all event photos so don’t forget to visit to see Ottawa in high style.  Vote for your favourite Bond & Bond Girl. Contest closes November 30, 2008.  One male + female winner will receive gift package compliments of Dr. Halpin and La Mode Hair Salon and Day Spa.

It is Sex and the City fever in Ottawa! We cannot wait for the movie to hit the big screen. On June 5, 2008 STARFISH is proud to present Sex and the City – The Movie. Enjoy the movie, mocktinis, entertainment, and an after-party and support breast cancer research for only $20 at World Exchange Plaza Cinema. Tickets go on sale Monday with plenty of surprises and amazing prizes!In the meantime, set your TiVo to Oprah tonight where the cast of SATC is reunited and sharing all their stories from the movie set. This episode is sure to be filled with juicy hints from the movie, a candid interview with Mr.Big and tons of great shoes and fashion to drool over. Don’t miss it!

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Still looking for that perfect bridesmaids dress or outfit for your many summer weddings that you will be attending? Ann Taylor’s Celebration Collection is now 25% off and features fashions from sizes 00-18 in a variety of colours and designs. Another bonus is that they offer FREE returns by mail since they recognize selecting the perfect dress online does not always happen in the first try. The “shop by color” option is also great as you can dress + accessorize everyone from the bridesmaids, flower girls and get matching ties for the groomsmen. Happy Shopping! Sale ends Sunday, April 20, 2008.

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