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!!

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop Grand Opening Tomorrow!!

Fashion Crimes' new neighbours, Goorin Bros., is having their grand opening celebration tomorrow, October 4th, from 6 - 8pm.  This is going to be a good time people; drinks will be served, light refreshments will be eaten, and the first 50 people to join in on the celebrations will be going home with a fantastic gift bag!  The best part of this gift bag is that it includes a Fashion Crimes coupon giving you $25 off any purchase of $100 or more!  Now that you know where the party's at (just two doors east of us), why not make an evening of it?  A little dress shopping at Fashion Crimes, a little shmoozing at Goorin Bros....sounds like good times to me!!  See you tomorrow!

Look who actress/comedian Naomi Snieckus bumped into on the set of the Hour.  That is the one and only Andrea Martin!  The radiant SCTV veteran was kind enough to have a kodak moment with Naomi, who was wearing the Tetris dress which she found at Fashion Crimes.  This dress is a must have for the Fall season; it's comfy, looks great on (evidently), and you can find it in a brown/orange version.  Yay for awesome shopping finds, see you soon Naomi!

Fashion Crimes Goes To Brazil...

...well sort of. 

 Toronto held its annual Brazilian CarnivalBall for the very last time at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on September 15^th.  Proceeds from the charity gala go toward cancer care in Canada and Brazil. For the event the venue is transformed into the essence of Brazilian culture, and this year we added a little Fashion Crimes flare.

Fashion Crimes was grateful to style Miss Universe Canada 2009 winner, Mariana Valente; seen above in our very own Bulletogored red peacock dress looking effortlessly chic.  For all you pageant contestants, take note: Fashion Crimes is brimming with long evening gowns to help you grasp the illusive crown you’re vying for.  Remember us next time you’re going head to head for that sash!