The talented and beautiful Jacelyn Holmes was on the set of Cover Me Canada for a dress rehearsal recently, and Fashion Crimes was more than happy to help the songstress put together the perfect outfit. She looks amazing in a red lace Drew dress, accessorized with a black flower stretch belt, large rhinestone flower ring, and black crystal fence cuff. This ensemble is both classic and sexy, and Jacelyn evidently does the look justice. Gorgeous!!
Kirsten is pictured above in a Jezebel Tivoli dress in black and red rose embroidered silk. She is wearing a black rose belt, with a black rhinestone encrusted bracelet. Below, you see her in a seeing spots Holly Boat dress, coupled with a red rosette belt (you know how we love that pop of red!) and black cocktail ring. Congratulations once again Kirsten on your nomination; you look and sound gorgeous!!
This just in: a stunning fox fur bolero with chiffon rosettes throughout! We just had to include this piece in the Fashion Crimes pick of the day; it is absolutely gorgeous, and we also have a plain fur cropped jacket in black and ivory that was recently added to our extensive collection. Here, we have paired the fur with a gold embroidered net Audrey Demure dress and for a touch of playfulness, a rocking horse necklace. This once again proves the accessories you choose to wear determine just how formal or casual a look is, and when doing so make sure it reflects your own individual style! Come on in to Fashion Crimes, and have some fun!!
As you know, Fashion Crimes has a line of corseted Waist Cinchers that come in an assortment of fabrics and are made at our studio on Richmond Street. These wonderful pieces have hook buttons in the front and laces up in the back, and with sizes ranging from small to extra large it will fit almost any body type. For our pick of the day, we decided to showcase our cincher in the unbelievably adorable teapot fabric! It is a cotton blend with gold satin piping, and will look fabulous layered on top of a fancy dress, or even over a tank top for a more casual look. Either way, this is an investment you surely will not regret. And the best part? The teacup cinchers are now $100 off!! 
The Waist Cincher in the cracked rose fabric (pictured above) are also on special! You know what you have to do; we are waiting!!
Legendary director David Cronenberg's (The Fly, History of Violence, Eastern Promises...) much anticipated film A Dangerous Method, starring Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley, and Michael Fassbender, screened at TIFF. Who was his date? His beautiful daughter Caitlin; a talented photographer who just last year released the book Poser (you must check it out). The Fashion Crimes team was ecstatic when she approached us for a gown to grace upon the red carpet at the premiere. She is above pictured with her dad wearing a Mermaid gown in riptide fabric, which is part of Pam's couture line. Our stylists loved working with Caitlin, and that dress was meant for her body! Congratulations to Mr. Cronenberg; he is one of the reasons why Canada rocks!
This still shows Lynzie Kent (see previous blog post HERE) wearing a Fashion Crimes black sequin Vamp Gown in her upcoming music video "Whoop Dee Do". This dress is available in a sleeveless version, is backless and has an elegant train. And as per all of Pam's designs, it comes in many other colours and fabrics. Can't wait to see the video!
The film did not leave me disappointed; it was packed with humour, action, incredibly intense violent scenes (I had to force myself to not close my eyes at some points), and all the while relaying an important message that everyone can relate to. Oh, and did I mention the fashion? I spotted a mini top hat and horned glasses combination on a yakuza fashionista and thought to myself, that is so Fashion Crimes!
The lovely Tiffany humoured me, and sported the mini feather top hat and faux glasses that we carry here in the boutique (pictured below). This is a fun, sexy look that anyone can rock, and it won't break the bank! With TIFF behind us for another year and the dust starting to settle, remember Fashion Crimes is red carpet worthy year round. Come in and feel like a movie star!
Look out for Fashion Crimes attire in the new music video from Canadian singer/songwriter Lynzie Kent. The song is called "Whoop Dee Do" from the album Something Wild, and the video will be released very very soon! In the meantime, here's a little teaser; I gotta say Lynzie has got me green with envy!
From left; Melissa (your friendly neighbourhood blogger) wearing a black sequin Tied Up dress accessorized with a one of a kind crystal fringe necklace (designed by the awesome Brienna Delorey), and a honkin' rhinestone ring, Tiffany could barely go 5 seconds without getting a compliment on her Tivoli gown in black magic fabric paired with a baroque Waist Cincher (yes that is separate from the dress), Austrian crystal hoop earrings, 3 finger gem ring, and hard case clutch (which by the way is on sale for 50% off!), Kat was a knock out in the black sequin Demure Sleeve dress, crystal grapevine earrings and silver octopus ring, and finally Cha rocked a black eclipse Vavoom dress with rhinestone cummerbund style belt and giant rose ring.
Stay tuned for more pictures from the fantastic night, and thanks again to WIFT for inviting us!
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3. Octopus
4. Rabbit
The animal jewelry doesn't stop there! We also have raccoon, snake, fish, turtle, and humming bird rings (to name a few!), and even earrings in the shape of blow fish. I could list the many jeweled critters we have here at Fashion Crimes but this blog post will then quickly turn into a novel! I think it would be easier on all of us if you just came in and paid us a visit. See you soon! 
The ladies of the Toronto Zoo are all decked out in Fashion Crimes wear, including waist cinchers, black and white crinolines, spike bracelets, funky necklaces, and feather fascinators. Sharron Matthews was radiant in a Jezebel Tivoli dress in black and plum passemeterie fabric, with a knock out crystal fringe bracelet.
Sharron is rocking the 6way dress in one of the many styles that it can be tied in. She added a beautiful crystal brooch to create a formal look.
Our lady in red; Sharron looking lovely in a Fashion Crimes Drew dress in red lace, as she proudly watches her team perform. She is also wearing a chiffon rosette head piece with black bendy earrings.
Sharron is pictured above with her team wearing a Bowpeep dress in midnight passemeterie fabric. We love how she paired the always amazing Fashion Crimes dupioni rosette headpiece with extra long grape vine crystal earrings. Oh Sharron, you look fabulous!!
Sharron is wearing a black polka dot Holly Boat dress with a red sash, a fantastic rose cocktail ring, and black link necklace. Everything you see here can be found at Fashion Crimes!
It's that time of the year again; it's getting a little chillier, the evenings are getting shorter, and school bells are ringing, so the Queen Street BIA is treating you to an epic sale this Saturday, September 10th! The whole strip, from Osgoode subway station to Bathurst Street, will be offering up massive deals that you would be nuts not to take advantage of. Fashion Crimes will have a 3 for $60 sale rack, a special Oscar dress promotion (see blog post below for details), $5 glove bin, last call jewellery section, and an every hour on the hour 6 Way dress demonstration! Oooohhh, this is going to be FUN! See you then!!
You don't have to be an actress to be eligible for this prize; YOU can have an Oscar of your own!!!! It may not be the golden statue but YOUR body in a Fashion Crimes Oscar dress would still be worthy of a HUGE paparazzi following. In honour of TIFF, we have decided to put the Oscar dress on promotion, $50 off when you present the above flyer! This offer premieres during the Queen St. West BIA Sidewalk Sale (September 10th) and has it's closing night on the very last day of the month. So hurry in with a print out of the image above and you can get access to this AMAZING "gifting lounge" offer.
To honour the Toronto International Film Festival, the new Fashion Crimes store front window pays tribute to old Hollywood. Creative genius Kat McEwen did a remarkable job in creating such a vision, showcasing our vast selection of red carpet looks. The window is packed with fringe, fur, wildly colourful fascintaors, and copious amounts of shimmery accessories; all that one would expect to see at a glitzy celebrity event. With the legendary Sophia Loren as the backdrop, this window could not be more glamourous. Come in and feel like a movie star! Who knows you might even see one while you're here....
Photography courtesy of Peter Tucker Photography
Saying good-bye to Summer is going to be tough, but welcoming all the new Fall fabrics makes the transition a little easier. The Fashion Crimes Hepbourne dress in licorice crochet flowers is certainly lovely enough to make the pick of the day! This style is a staple from Pam Chorley's massive collection; it elegantly accentuates your curves, it provides coverage for the back and shoulders, and depending on the fabric you choose, it can be worn at a formal event or to the office. This particular material definitely suits a special event, and it is available in a cream colour combination as well.
As the crochet flowers are the main focal point, we decided to keep the accessories to a minimum. The crystal and pearl Heirloom necklace is really all the glitz you need, and we love how it is hand made and hails from Ontario. Also, adding a belt to a dress certainly transforms a look. Here we used a lace flower belt to provide a hip contrast to the otherwise regal ensemble, while defining your waist at the same time. Great dress, great fabric, great times!
