DJ Rashida In Fashion Crimes At Prince After Party!

Last week we gave you a preview of the impromptu photo shoot Cha Cha had with the ever so lovely DJ Rashida, who was currently in town touring with Prince (yes that's right, the Prince!!). Much celebrating was in order, as both shows received rave reviews, so of course there was a lavish after party. It warms our heart to no extent to see DJ Rashida looking stunning in a Fashion Crimes 6 way dress tied in a one shoulder Grecian style, with one of our many jewelled hair pieces to top off the look. Positively gorgeous!

This dress is a staple for the entire Fashion Crimes family. It comes in over 10 different colours, and you can tie it in dozens of ways (don't let the 6-way name limit you!). Not only does it look fabulous on any body shape, it is probably one of the most comfortable dresses you will ever wear! Why not come in and get a private tutor session with one of our amazing stylists? It's fun and easy!!

Black Friday Promotion

Tell one, tell all. Fashion Crimes has gone INSANE with all the markdowns. What better way to start off the weekend then by picking up a couple of Pam Chorley's signature pieces at an

EXTRA 50% off?

Grab that red dupioni Venuswiggle dress or the Black Suede Holly Jacket you've been eyeing. If those don't suit your fancy then maybe the Pink Chubby Fur Jacket will suffice because ALL of those items are included in the sale. Visit us at 322 1/2 Queen St. West to take advantage of the HUGE discount applicable to ALL SALE ITEMS.

HURRY IN FOR THIS ONE DAY BLACK FRIDAY PROMOTION!!!!

Deal of the Week

All you "Fashion Criminals" holiday shopping on a budget, THIS BLOG IS FOR YOU!!!! Fashion Crimes is introducing EXCLUSIVE offers to all of our customers from now until the end of the year. It's like Oprah's "Eight Days of Giveaways" except we will NOT be giving you a car. So YOU don't get a car, nor you, nor you, nor you. However, you can get an AMAZING dress from one of the BEST shopping destinations at a RIDICULOUSLY inexpensive price. Here is this week's feature:

This fitted, cream colour, ruched dress with metallic embellishments on the shoulder is our FIRST Deal of the Week. Why? Because who wouldn't love a dress that makes them feel sexy!!! If that's NOT a good enough reason for you, how about the fact that it's being marked down from $169 to, WAIT, are you ready for this.....

You can now own this dress for $25!!!!

Here's one of our stylists, Jessica, rocking the dress in her attempt to channel Snooki from Jersey Shore. So treat yourself or treat someone else because we only have a limited number of these dresses left. The $25 price point is surely something to fist pump about.

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for enthusiastic, stylish, motivated individuals to join the Fashion Crimes team. If you think you have what it takes to be part of Pam Chorley's vision, then we insist you email your resume to tiff@fashioncrimes.ca, or come by the store and drop one off in person. We look forward to meeting you!

CityTV, Everywhere.

Wow, there is certainly never a dull moment at Fashion Crimes! Just this morning we had the awesome folks of CityTV take over our lovely boutique to do a story about the LBD (little black dress), something every woman should have at least 3 of. Our very own Kanchana (check out the blog post she wrote about DJ Rashida!) did all the on-camera magic, while I (Melissa) was a little distracted by the unattended CityTV microphone that was laying on our cash counter. How could I resist? I just had to get a picture of myself....perhaps I have missed my calling! Ron Burgundy, eat your heart out!

My little black dress: the Jezebel Wiggle in stripe suiting fabric (Not the first time you have seen me in this piece on the blog. Can't help it, I love this dress too much!). Keep checking back with us for details as to when this story will air.

And This Is How It's Done

As you know, new designs are produced at our studio on a regular basis; one of them being the Demure Illusion. Fashion Crimes owner and designer, Pam Chorley, is pictured above modeling the dress in a black sequin and nude stretch combination at this years LG Fashion Week. This piece has a signature two tone fabric contrast, which emphasizes the hour glass seam creating a sleek and slimming look. We all love the newest addition to the FC collection, and look for it in amazing animal print varieties as well!

Pick of the Day!

Introducing the newest design to emerge from the Fashion Crimes studio on Richmond Street: the Drew Wiggle! You may already be familiar with our Drew dress, if not click HERE for a refresher. This is a similar style but with a pencil skirt to show off your curves as opposed to an a-line hem. It still has a beautiful off shoulder neckline with flattering sheer sleeve, and honestly I have yet to meet a woman who has tried on this dress and didn't fall in love. With the holidays rapidly approaching, surely this dress will come in handy; whether it be a work party, wedding, or New Years Eve. Whichever function you decide to wear it to, you will easily be a knock out!

Lynzie Kent's New Music Video Is Here!

Lynzie Kent's music video for the song "Whoop Dee Doo" features the lovely singer/songwriter in 3 Fashion Crimes dresses. As you watch, you will see a Jezebel Tivoli in celery dupioni, a Black Tie dress in teal satin (pictured below), and a black sequin Vamp Gown throughout the video. Click HERE to watch. She looks stunning in Fashion Crimes attire; we are so please to be part of her artistic vision!

Celebrity Human Race Fundraiser 2011

Back in September, Musik nightclub held the celebrity draft for the Human Race fundraiser, where teams picked their favourite star to join them on a scavenger hunt across the city to raise money for the North York General Hospital Foundation. The night was filled with amazing food, music (including a performance by JRDN), and head turning fashion, so naturally Fashion Crimes was present.

From left; Canadian R&B/hip-hop artist Jordan Croucher (aka, JRDN), Cha Cha wearing a Demure Sleeve dress in tulip print silk, Pam Chorley in a cafe passemeterie Demure Sleeve dress, and Manny, JRDN's manager.

Kat is sitting with Pam in a jet sequin Demure Sleeve dress, a gold plated Brooklyn Bridge ring, and beautiful orange feather hair extensions. Of course, all the accessories you see on Pam is available at Fashion Crimes as well.

Here I am (Melissa) sandwiched between two of my favourite gals wearing one of my newest dresses from the Fashion Crimes collection; the Jezebel Wiggle in stripe suiting fabric. It was an incredible night, and so much money was raised for such a great cause!

Remembering Halloween

Vivian, another happy Fashion Crimes customer, definitely had her creative thinking cap on when she concocted this incredible costume! Her Mummy Antoinette costume took the historical character and transformed her into the walking dead. She used a floor length white crinoline (also available in red, blue, and black), and white cotton tights, which are on sale for $10!! Fantastic job Vivian, you look both terrifying and beautiful!

2011 Soulpepper At Play Gala

Shelley Ambrose, publisher of The Walrus magazine, approached Kanchana for help in finding a dress for the Soulpepper At Play fundraiser last month. The only issue: she needed to do it in 15 minutes! To some this may seem like an impossible request, but for the Fashion Crimes team it was business as usual. Shelley succeeded and left the boutique with the Bowpeep dress in orange spidermum fabric, and judging from the picture she sent it was a job well done. Wow Shelley, you look gorgeous!!

2011 Oceana Ball Fundraiser

Natasha Borota, president and CEO of The It Factor, recently attended the 2011 Oceana Ball looking like a knock out in Fashion Crimes. The event was a lavish fundraiser in support of the Herbie Fund, an organization that brings children from around the world to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) for life-saving or life-altering surgeries. We are happy to report that this year over $30,000 was raised!

Natasha is pictured above in a satin turquoise, v-neck gown, which is also available in a white version. Absolutely stunning!

Halloween Revisited

Care dropped by Fashion Crimes last week in the hopes of being inspired, as she had yet to decide on a Halloween costume. Once she spotted our strawberry tart wig she knew the direction she was going, but what else to wear with such an elaborate hair do? Of course we had the perfect accessories to complete the look; a black crinoline, red rose belt, and green spotted eyelashes (which are still on sale for $5!!). Care's costume turned out brilliantly, and she even handed out strawberry candy to fellow admirers. The Fashion Crimes team salutes you for your creativity; you were so much fun to work with!

Backstage at George Strombolopolous Tonight

I (Melissa) had the opportunity to sit in the audience of George Strombolopolous Tonight to watch interviews with John Lithgow, Jeffrey Eugenides, and Liam Gallagher with partner Nicole Appleton. I am standing in the middle wearing a Fashion Crimes Jezebel Wiggle dress in stripe suiting fabric; the newest addition to my closet and I am in love! I think I am just going to have to get this amazing style in another colour!

From left; Elaine, Melissa (Office Manager), and Amanda (former Fashion Crimes stylist)

Jacelyn Holmes At The Premier of Sophie

October 28th, 2011 marked the premiere of the film Sophie at the Royal, which features the songs "Growing Up" and "Speechless" from the debut EP of Jacelyn Holmes. Jacelyn was in attendance looking radiant in Fashion Crimes; a beautiful Demure Sleeve dress in licorice crochet fabric, a silk rosette ivory belt, and an orange cocktail ring for that brilliant pop of colour.

Jacelyn is pictured here with lead actress Brittany Bristow and director Leif Bristow. Congratulations on the release of the film, and extra kudos for using some fantastic music! Way to go, Jacelyn!