The Pick of the Day!

The theme of the Fashion Crimes pick of the day is animal rhinestone bracelets! These fantastic cuffs have a hinge so you can wear them at the wrist or on the upper arm, and they are encrusted in crystals providing a touch of class to such a vigorous piece of jewellery. The only question is, which animal will you go with?

1. Snakes

2. Eagle
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!

Canada Sings Finale Tonight!!

Tonight marks the final episode of Canada Sings; a glee club contest where folks from across the country compete for the charity of their choosing. Have you been watching? I certainly have. Even with my precious analog signal gone (bye bye bunny ears), I have been keeping up by watching the full episodes online. Vocal coach Sharron Matthews (actress, singer, funniest lady alive, and Fashion Crimes friend) has been sporting a new FC look in each episode. Keep on reading to find out exactly what she has been wearing and where to get it (ahem, Fashion Crimes), and also the link for each episode is provided so you can be ready for tonight's show. I'm so excited!

Episode 1: 1-800-GOT-JUNK vs The Toronto Zoo.
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.

Click HERE to watch, I was in some serious tears by the end!



Episode 2: Just Energy vs Toronto Fire Services
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.

Click HERE to view episode 2.


Episode 3: Air Canada vs Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies
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.

Click HERE to watch episode 3.



Episode 4: Goodlife Fitness vs the Hamilton Police
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!!

Click HERE to watch episode 4.


Episode 5: The Keg vs Scarborough Hospital
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!

Click HERE to watch episode 5.

I wonder what Sharron will surprise us with tonight! The final episode airs on GlobalTV at 9:00 ET/PT, be sure to watch!!

Queen Street West Sidewalk Sale!!

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!!

And The Oscar Goes To (Insert Your Name Here)

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.

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON LABOUR DAY

Our store hours this week:

Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Monday (Labour Day): CLOSED
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am - 8pm
Thursday & Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm

Have a great holiday everyone!!

TIFF Window!!

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

Pick of the Day!

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!