“After a Fashion” a “Canadian girls’ night out” in Second Life 1

Monday, Feb. 26 marked the first “After a Fashion” excursion in Second Life (SL).

Joining hosts Kate Trgovac (Katicus Sparrow) and me (Paradise Wunderland), were:
• Catherine Winters
• Joy Boyson
• June Li
• June Macdonald
• Kathryn Lagden
• Sonja Andic
• Michelle Tampoya and Tamera Kremer were missed

We started with a meet and greet at Crayon's SL headquarters. Then we got down to some serious (and some not-so-serious) business - shopping business that is.

Our first stop was Free Dove - a huge clothing store (more like a SL big-box store) where most of the goodies were free for the taking - the glitch was we didn't know exactly what we were getting until we unpacked. (In SL, just like real life, it's gauche to unpack your stuff in busy public places.)

Our last stop was the gazebo at Garden of Hope, a perfect place for unpacking and checking out our new finds. Kate and Catherine taught us how to unpack. What a blast! Everyone tried on their new clothing (my pics are on the right.) It was like playing 3-D Barbie for grown-ups. What fun!

Unfortunately, most of my new outfits were more skanky than fashion-forward. On the bright side, I didn't spend a penny (oops! I meant Linden dollar). I guess even in SL you get what you pay for. ; )

Thanks everyone for joining us on our first “After a Fashion” adventure. Special shout out to Kate and Catherine for guiding us newbies along. We became more confident and knowledgeable about SL after just one group visit.

Stay tuned for details of our next “After a Fashion” event. We have a couple new members and a few spots left. If you're interested in joining the group, send me an email!

Technorati tags: After a Fashion, Catherine Winters, Eden Spodek, Joy Boyson, June Li, June Macdonald, Kate Trgovac, Katicus Sparrow, Kathryn Lagden, Michelle Tampoya, Paradise Wunderland, Second Life, shopping, Tamera Kremer

Toronto Vintage Paper Show - March 4

What?
The Toronto Vintage Paper Show

Who?
90 exhibitors including:
• Alan Davis
• Steven Evans (disclosure: he's a friend)
• Neil Hayne
• Martin Howard

Where?
The Barbara Frum Atrium
CBC Broadcast Centre
250 Front Street W. (map)
Toronto

When?
Sunday, Mar. 4
11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission?
$8 (coupon - not sure if it's still valid)
children 12 and under: free

Technorati tags: antiques, ephemera, paper show, The Toronto Vintage Paper Show, Toronto, vintage paper show

Adele Wechsler's moving sale

Attention brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, etc. this sale is for you. Adele Wechsler is having a moving sale from now 'til mid-March with prices on bridal wear slashed up to 70%!

When I got married almost 16 years ago, my wedding dress was custom-made by the lovely Adele Wechsler. At the time, she was known for integrating silk yarns into her designs. Since then, her style has changed quite a bit. Her custom gowns still remain affordable and many brides have looked ravishing in her unique designs.

Where?
1912 Avenue Rd at Brooke (map)
Toronto

Need more info?
Call 416 787-5768
I know it kinda sucks but there's no info. about the sale or store hours on her website, so you'll have to call or just show up.

FYI...the new store will be on Dufferin just south of Yorkdale

Technorati tags: Adele Wechsler, bridal gowns, fashion, sales, shopping, weddings, wedding dresses

Sweet deals at Mendocino

For those of you who shop in The Beach or on Yonge St. just south of Sporting Life, a Mendocino outlet store is probably a familiar site.

For those of you who miss Mendocino’s regular Yorkdale location, have no fear while it's undergoing a reno. from now thru mid-April (according to the Frugal Fashionista.) Mendocino has opened up a temporary outlet location with discounted winter stuff 'til March 31. It's in the strip just past HMV and Lens Crafters on the way to the subway. New stock arrives a couple times a week and the discounts run from 20%-70% off.

Who knows? Maybe the Yorkdale outlet will remain a permanent fixture. That's what happened on Yonge Street when the new Mendocino opened.

If you go, let me know what you find.

Technorati tags: bargains, clothing, fashion, Mendocino, sales, shopping, Yorkdale