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!