STARFISH creative events + inspiration

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.