Goodnight Sweetheart, Well It's Time To Go....

5 years ago, I took a chance with Fashion Crimes.  I had full intentions of turning down the job, but thanks to the genius coaxing of the FC manager at the time I took the job, and my life subsequently changed.  I started wearing dresses EVERY DAY (and probably always will), I worked alongside so many strong women who I now consider family, and working on Queen Street West made this small town Newfie feel like an honorary Torontonian.  Today, December 7^th, is my last day at Fashion Crimes, and thus my final blog post.  I can’t begin to express the gratitude and love I have for this amazingly beautiful dress utopia.  All I can say is thank you.  

Here I am on Signal Hill in St. John's, NL striking a pose with a few innocent bystanders.  I am wearing a black 6 way dress with a fabulous blue feather flower fascinator from Fashion Crimes.  I was a brides maid for a great friend who appreciates great style!

You haven’t seen the last of me! Regardless of where I work, I will always be an avid Fashion Crimes shopper.  See you around!  Peace!!

Melissa

REIA Sample Sale!!!

Fashion Crimes is taking part in the REIA Sample Sale!!  We have a huge selection of our most coveted styles marked down as low as $50!!  This sale is only on for 2 more days, so I would definitely head down to King Street and take advantage of this great deal.  Check out Jasmine Chorley's blog by clicking HERE; she talks about this amazing event, and shows off some of her absolutely GORGEOUS shots in Fashion Crimes attire.  

Here's Jasmine in a Fashion Crimes Bullet Gown in peacock tulle fabric.  This dress will not only turn heads, it's a timeless piece you can keep forever.  And the best part: it's an original Pam Chorley design that is made at our studio, meaning it's 100% Canadian and only found in the Fashion Crimes boutique.  Now you can be fashionable and unique while supporting a local, independent business!  Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!!

Who Doesn't Love a SALE?

Fashion Crimes is definitely in the spirit of the season, and we want to make sure you are too!  Our Venus Tivoli dresses (pictured below) are now only $50!!  Say WHAT?  That's a $450 savings!  This dress is fantastic for that holiday party coming up, or New Year's Eve (it will be here before you know it!).  When the time comes to suit up, you will be happy you took advantage of this amazing deal.  You best get down to Fashion Crimes quick, this offer is only available until this Sunday, December 2nd.

Another great thing about this dress: we have it in a huge array of colours.  Everything from blue to gold to silver to green.....Fashion Crimes has you covered (literally) for all four seasons!!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!

Why spend all your money traveling to the United States when you can get amazing Black Friday deals right here at Fashion Crimes??  And we're not kidding, with the exception of Sherri Hill stock EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!  That's 95% of our merchandise!! This is the perfect time to round up your bride's maids, or grab your dream prom dress with a great accessory to go with, or get all your holiday shopping done in one shot!  Fashion Crimes has never had a sale quite like this; trust me you do not want to miss out!!

Marvelous Movember

Have you picked up your moustache necklace yet?  Fashion Crimes still have these Movember treasures in stock, and you can find them in black, white and red.  The best part: 25% of the moustache necklace proceeds will be donated to prostate cancer research, so you can be fashionable and charitable all at the same time!

While you're at Fashion Crimes, you might as well take advantage of our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE rack.  Tiffany (pictured above) is wearing a  perfect-for-Fall houndstooth dress that she snagged off the ever so coveted sale rack.  There's still more left, but hurry - we're quickly running out of sizes!  With the holiday season sneaking up on us, you can treat yourself to a cute dress and grab a second for a lucky friend as a gift.  Happy shopping, and see you soon!

A Look Back At Prom 2012

Fellow fashionista Kyelah DesVignes was kind enough to pass on some pictures of her prom, as well as her 16th birthday.  For both events Kyelah looked gorgeous in Fashion Crimes dresses:

Here is the birthday girl in a Fashion Crimes brown and turquoise "tullefection" dress.  These dresses were certainly a hot commodity a few years back, and now we have similar dresses in a huge array of colour combinations.  We still carry the elegant two tone sequin tops, while some of our newer versions have a corseted top with either gems or sequins (or both!).  Birthdays are a very special time, it only makes sense to wear a special dress that makes you look and feel fabulous!

Fast forward a year or two to Prom 2012!!  Kyelah is completely rocking a gem encrusted, tulle skirt Sherri Hill dress she found at Fashion Crimes.  We absolutely love this young lady's style: the hair, those amazing shoes, and her choice of subtle accessories that doesn't take the main focal point off the dress make this look show stopping.  Fantastic job!

Ladies!  Getting pumped for Prom 2013??  Believe me, it won't be long before you find yourself on the hunt for the perfect dress....we already have some gals starting to trickle in, and as per the norm, we register each dress so no one else at your school will be your carbon copy!  See you soon!

Movember Is Here!!

Fashion Crimes is now selling moustache necklaces in black, white, and red with 25% of the proceeds going to the Movember cause!  Here is Fashion Crimes stylist Nora showing all of you how good you can look in our moustache necklace while taking part in raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer.  She is also rocking a fuschia sheer-top dress (also available in green) that is on our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE rack!   Those are 2 great reasons to come by Fashion Crimes: show off your charitable side and then treat yourself to a dress or 2...or 4!!

You can also donate to the Movember cause by donating online to the Fashion Crimes team by clicking HERE.

Fashion Crimes Featured On Marilyn Denis Show!

Did you catch this morning's episode of the Marilyn Denis Show on CTV?  It was Marilyn's Ultimate Halloween Bash, and the first segment featured pop culture themed costumes with dresses and accessories provided by Fashion Crimes.  If you missed it, never fear, simply click HERE and enjoy the show!

Costume #1:  Mariah Carey in a Fashion Crimes gold sequin Knotty dress and a fabulous crystal bib necklace from our huge jewellery collection.

Costume # 2: Donatella Versace in a Fashion Crimes Jezebel Mermaid gown in a wild reptile knit fabric.

Costume #3:  Effie Trinket (of the Hunger Games) in a Fashion Crimes Jezebel Rose Power dress accessorized with matching rosette head piece and gem clustered belt.

You gotta love the creativity (and fashion!) that emerges from Halloween.  Remember, Fashion Crimes is still having a Halloween Blow Out Sale with merchandise at $5 or less!!!

Pam Is Street Stylin'!!

Toronto Verve spotted Fashion Crimes owner and designer Pam Chorley on the streets of Toronto looking fabulous, as usual! Click HERE to view the full post!  Pam is wearing a floor length black sequin skirt, accessorized with a mustard velvet braid purse which are both from Fashion Crimes.  Now that Fall is in full swing, you might as well look the part and Pam is showing us all how it's done.  If you love that bag, you might be interested to know that it also comes in a dusty blue, red, and purple.  Come visit Fashion Crimes and we will help you embrace Autumn!

There Was A Ghost On Halloween...

How was everyone's Halloween Weekend?  Has it got you pumped for Wednesday?  I saw some terrific costumes on Friday and Saturday night.  Here's a sample of a few costumes that got those finishing touches from Fashion Crimes:

It is I, Melissa, as Betty Boop!  This entire costume was found in my closet, thanks to an ongoing Fashion Crimes wardrobe collection.  The black corset, crini (yes, those are 2 separate pieces but everyone thought it was a dress!), striped thigh-high hose, lace gloves, and pearls are all from Fashion Crimes.  The finishing touch: a Betty Boop wig; I found it in our sale wig bin for $5!!  

 Here is Kat, the lady responsible for our incredible window displays, as Frida Kahlo! She is wearing a Fashion Crimes Holly Boat dress in red impressionist silk, with a gorgeous gold and lucite bangle.  Her finishing touch?  A sexy unibrow!  Only Kat can rock the extra unwanted hair and still look like a babe!

And last but not least, Peter as his dog Fridge!  All Peter had to do to finish off his costume was to pop by Fashion Crimes and pick up a Cat costume set for only $5!!

People!  There's still time before All Hallows Eve, and still lots of great costume deals!  Come and get it!

C'est L'Halloween!!

My personal favourite time of the year is upon us, finally!!  Most of you will probably be donning various costumes this weekend in celebration of Halloween, and if you're still drawing a blank on a costume, Fashion Crimes is here to help!  We are currently in the mist of a Halloween Blow Out Sale, with the majority of our ghoulish accessories marked down to $5!

Here is Fashion Crimes manager Kanchana and stylist Mary all set for Halloween without breaking the bank!  Both dresses are a sample of what you can find on our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE rack, and the fun Devil and Nun costume sets you see are only $5!  Other things you can find at Fashion Crimes for $5:  Angel set, Bunny Set, Playboy Bunny velvet leotard and ears, feathered Witch brooms, kooky wedding veils, assortment of Wings, Vampire fangs, satin evening gloves, and the list goes on!  If that's not enough to get your inspired, here's more good news: all wigs are 50% off (as low as $5), complete Lady Gaga costumes are down from $99 to $25, and glitter make up are 4 for $1.  Those are some pretty great reasons to make a trip to Fashion Crimes and celebrate Halloween in style!!

Fashion Crimes Official Partner of MasterCard Canada Stylicity!

What does this mean?  Allow me to enlighten you.  Until November 4th, you will receive 20% off all Pam Chorley labelled merchandise (excluding sale items and jewelry) when you pay with MasterCard®!!  Amazing!  Click HERE to view all the details.

 Kendall Erica blogged about her Fashion Crimes experience: click HERE to read more about it!!

Vote For Jacelyn Holmes!

Fashion Crimes friend and Canadian Country star Jacelyn Holmes has submitted a video for the Whisky Rocks Showdown, and she needs your votes!  Click HERE to see her looking adorable in a Fashion Crimes lace and cotton tube dress, which is on our BUY 1 DRESS GET THE 2ND FREE rack!! That's right, not only are our sale dresses as low as $20 but now you can take home another dress of equal or lesser value for FREE!  Who can't afford free??  Do Jacelyn and yourself a favour: click on the link and vote, then get yourself down to Fashion Crimes and take advantage of this incredible sale!!

Rising Star Kira Isabella Cute As A Button In Fashion Crimes

Canadian Country music sensation Kira Isabella has so much to be excited about.  She recently released her debut album Love Me Like That, her first single "A Little More Work" won a 2012 Canadian Radio Music award in the Country category, and she is currently on tour with Carrie Underwood.  Not too shabby for a young lady who's barely 18 years old!

 The Ottawa native needed a cute, agrestic type dress to suit her music video and album cover, and Fashion Crimes delivered.  She is pictured above in a Fashion Crimes Jezebel Tivoli dress in black and white gingham fabric accessorized with a red rose stretch belt (how we love that pop of red!).

Click HERE to view her latest music video, featuring that fabulous dress!  You can also catch Kira performing with Carrie Underwood on December 9th at the Air Canada Centre.  Fashion Crimes is so thrilled to see yet another strong Canadian woman pursuing her dream. Way to go Kira!!

Jacelyn Holmes Knows How To Rock Fashion Crimes

Canadian singer/songwriter (and Fashion Crimes besty) Jacelyn Holmes has been a very busy lady these days.  She attended this years Oceana Ball, and looked amazing in a sequin covered Fashion Crimes dress accessorized with a gold gem cuff, gold eagle head ring, and rhinestone flower earrings:

 

Here is a great pic of Jacelyn posing with Michael "Pinball" Clemons!

Also, Jacelyn donned a cut crystal bodice Sherri Hill dress (available at Fashion Crimes) for her latest video shoot.  She also snagged some awesome Fashion Crimes accessories to complete the look: red satin evening gloves (currently on sale for as low as $5!! What?!), a fabulous red feather fascinator, and a Canadian supplied bleached fox fur stole (click HERE to see why Fur Is Green).  Nothing says the beach like a big, warm, cozy fur!  Love the contrast!

Movember Madness Continues...

As promised, here is the link to the Fashion Crimes Movember account: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/2995505.

If you would like to make a donation to this wonderful charity you can simply click on the above link.  You can also pop by Fashion Crimes and purchase a moustache necklace (available in black, white, and red) and we will donate 25% of the proceeds!  So you get an awesome, unique necklace while promoting prostate cancer awareness. Now that's something to pat yourself on the back(side) for!

Look at Fashion Crimes stylist/cutie pie Jessica rocking that white moustache necklace! Also, that fantastic purple wig is among the many in our sale bin.  Oh and did I mention Fashion Crimes is having a blow out Halloween sale??!! We have a huge assortment of wigs in different lengths and colours marked down as low as $5.  And if you're not big on celebrating Halloween, wigs are great to have year round.  I personally have been known to wear one out on the town, plus you can use it to spice things up in the bedroom (hubba hubba) or even add a little extra fun factor to a friendly gathering (almost every time I have friends over the wigs start circulating!).

There.  Now you have lots of reasons to come visit the Fashion Crimes/Movember team!

For All Your Red Carpet Needs....

Click HERE to view a video featuring Veronica Chail of Bollywood Boulevard and Dale Hodder doing a little shopping at everyone's favourite dress shop: Fashion Crimes!

Oceana Ball 2012

Natasha Borota, president and CEO of The It Factor Ltd., looked absolutely radiant in a Fashion Crimes floor length, satin gown in fuschia at this year's Oceana Ball.  The gala was in aid of the Herbie Fund, which is based out of the Hospital for Sick Kids.  Here she is with Lyriq Bent of the television series Rookie Blue:

Wow, what a stunner!  Natasha is as sweet as she is beautiful; great job girl!!

Movember Is Approaching!

It will soon be that time when men of all ages grow out their upper lip hair making it incredibly hard for us women to determine whether these lads are poseur hipsters or ex-porn stars.  All you have to do is check your calendar to know these men are actually raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer.  Does that mean us ladies can't participate?  Of course not!

Fashion Crimes is here to help you join in on the fun. Starting NOW you can purchase your very own moustache necklace and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Movember cause.  Currently we are in the process of setting up our Movember account online, but in the meantime we have a donation box at our cash counter...settled right next to our moustache necklaces!

Our fabulous manager, Kanchana, is sporting our black moustache necklace (also available in white and red), along with a Fashion Crimes Holly Skirt in amazing deer print fabric and a pair of faux black rimmed glasses.  These glasses are great for completely transforming any look while still looking super sexy. With Halloween just around the corner, why not use them in a costume?  Think Judah Friedlander from 30 Rock or maybe Janine from Ghost Busters!

Fashion Crimes has so mucho Halloween-o merchandise for you to pick through, and it's all on SALE!!  What are you waiting for?  Let's play dress up!

Crystal and Cameron Sittin' In a Tree...

Crystal Westland, former manager of Fashion Crimes, tied the knot one year ago to her true love Mr. Handsome...uh, I mean Cameron.  Crystal could have worn a Walmart smock and still looked smashing, but thankfully (and obviously) she took the fashionable route.  The blushing bride opted for a Fashion Crimes Vamp Gown in silver sequin fabric:

Photography by Scarlet O'Neill

 The pictures say it all; I don't need to tell you how gorgeous she is, how great that dress looked on her, or how rad that tattoo is!  Also, bear in mind that like all of Pam Chorley's designs, this dress is available in many different fabrics, and also is available in a sleeveless and halter version.

Photography by Scarlet O'Neill

So stunning!  Crystal makes one gorgeous bride, and will always be considered part of the Fashion Crimes clan (awww Mama Bird is married!).  Happy Anniversary Crystal and Cameron, here's to many many more!!

To view more pictures of this glamorous wedding, click HERE.

2012 District Fashion Show

  The 2012 District Fashion Show was a tremendous success with designers from all over (including our very own Pam Chorley of Fashion Crimes!) exhibiting their newest designs, in order to raise awareness and funds for various charities:

"This year, a group of dedicated, ambitious and fashion savvy young professionals have come together to form a committee under the Armenian Youth and Cultural Centre Fundraising Organization known as PAGES. PAGES is a non-for profit organization that works within the Armenian community in Toronto, with a mission to raise funds for numerous charities; including the A.R.S. Armenian School and this years highlighted charity - Free The Children."

 The two gorgeous models sandwiching this handsome gent are both wearing Fashion Crimes gowns.  On the left is a Vamp Gown in red and black super sequin fabric, and on the right side a sleeved version of the Vamp gown is showcased in jet sequin fabric.  Both dresses boast the same sexy open back, and have an elegant train that will have people remembering you long after you have left a room! On a separate note,  I wonder if we'll be getting any of HIM in stock...

 Wow, this is a whole lot of fierceness!  But allow me to draw your attention to 2 models in particular.  The beauty in blue is wearing a gown from the Sherri Hill collection (one of many to choose from at Fashion Crimes), and the lovely lady on the far right is stunning in a strapless, nude and black lace gown which can be yours once you visit, you guessed it, Fashion Crimes!  Congratulations to everyone involved in the fashion show; well done!

Need A Fabulous Clutch? Fashion Crimes Can Help!

It's great to get a little nod from a fellow blogger!  The fashion blog Cbuy.tv recently had a post on fantastic hand bags, so naturally Fashion Crimes was included.  Of the many evening bags we have to offer, they showcased our neon orange rectangle clutch, a selection of heart shaped clutches, and a one of a kind feathered hand bag. So if you didn't know we have the best jewelry and accessory collection in the city, now you do! Click HERE to visit the blog of Fashion Crimes' newest friends!

Fashion Crimes Featured On Premiere Of The Bachelor Canada!

Did you catch the premiere of the Bachelor Canada on CityTV last night?  If you did, you might have noticed one of the bachelorettes shopping for a dress to wear when meeting Canadian Bachelor Brad for the first time at Fashion Crimes!  Rebecca, aka Bubba, is seen walking into Fashion Crimes, and then posing her stuff in a Jezebel Pom Pom dress: 

After trying on several dresses, Rebecca was faced with a tough decision.  She needed to make sure the dress she chose would make her stand out from the rest of the ladies desperately trying to catch the attention of Brad.  And the verdict....

Rebecca went with the always classic Fashion Crimes Jezebel Tivoli dress in sequin "seeing spots" fabric, accessorized with a red rose belt (similar to the red rose she was coveting!).  Brad certainly was impressed with her look, remarking it was "very 50's".

How did Rebecca do last night?  Well you are going to have to tune in and see for yourself.  If you missed it, you can catch up by checking out the CityTV website, or by simply clicking HERE.  The Fashion Crimes segment starts at the 07:40 mark, and Miss Rebbecca's memorable meeting with Brad occurs at the 20:28 mark.  I can already tell this season will mark the first of many, and keep in mind, both styles you see on Rebecca are ready for you at Fashion Crimes in a huge array of colours and fabrics!

WE ARE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Attention fellow fashionistas: Fashion Crimes will be closed on Monday, October 8th for the Thanksgiving holiday.  But don't worry, we will have regular hours  for the rest of the weekend so you have time to find a beautiful dress to wear while chowing down on turkey, tofurky, or however way you plan to spend your day off.  With that said, did you know we still have 2 sale racks filled with dresses that are 3 for $60?  That's right folks, now all you need to do is get yourself down to Fashion Crimes and take advantage of this amazing offer before they are all picked over!

In case you forgot, here are our store hours for the weekend:

Friday, October 5th:  11am - 8pm

Saturday, October 6th: 10am - 7pm

Sunday, October 7th:  12pm - 6pm

Monday, October 8th (Thanksgiving Day):  CLOSED

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE FASHION CRIMES FAMILY!!

First Time's A Charm!

It was Gisella's first time in Fashion Crimes when she found her perfect dress.  Gisella was on the hunt for a unique and exquisite floor length gown to wear to a wedding in Europe, and thankfully the universe pulled her into our wonderful boutique.  It was clearly a fantastic choice:  a Fashion Crimes Vamp Gown in black lace with white underlay.  She felt amazing, and as you can see from the pictures she looked amazing too!  Way to show 'em how it's done!!

Keep in mind this gorgeous style comes in a variety of fabrics, and we have it in a sleeve version as well as halter.  And if you're not into the floor length, we have this backless style in a knee length option.  Leave it to Fashion Crimes to cater to every lady's needs!!