Tickets for Fashion Cures a la Mode

Fashion Cures a la Mode, Ottawa’s big fashion event, is next week (Nov 4-Nov 7). Get your tickets HERE. Good fashion for a great cause.

Tickets are also available at these locations:

Le Spa – 421 MacLaren Street
The Loft – 380 Elgin Street
Murale Place – Place d’Orleans™ – Place d’Orleans™ Drive - CASH ONLY
Second Cup – 171 Dalhousie Street
Victoire Boutique – 246 Dalhousie Street

Media Launch – Fashion Cures à la mode

Fashion Cures à la Mode

Hold on Ottawa…a great big fashion event is coming to the city in November! Check www.fashioncuresalamode.com for details, you won’t want to miss this!

Valentino the Last Emperor in Ottawa

PHASE 4 FILMS will be releasing VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR in Ottawa at the Bytowne Theatre on August 28.

Shown around the world to wide acclaim, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature film that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. The legendary Valentino is the star of the film, along with his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR follows them for the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year career at the top of the world’s most glamorous and competitive game. The struggle of art against commerce is at the center of the film. In the end, however, the story proves to be not one about money or expensive clothes, but about love.

VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature-length film on the legendary designer Valentino Garavani in the wake of his exit in 2008 from the company he founded in Rome more than 45 years ago. Produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, the film is an intimate, engaging and very funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy’s richest and most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino‚Äôs celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. But at the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.

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OSS featured on ElleCanada.com

The great people over at ellecanada.com featured Street fashion blogs in Canada and Ottawa Street Style happened to be one of them! Check out the article here

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New Paintings Living with Architecture

Paul Sharp -New Paintings Living with Architecture

May 22-28

Vernisage May 22

La Petite Mort Gallery (306 Cumberland Street)
http://www.semiquestion.com

Living with Architecture:

These paintings deal with architecture, and how we live with it. In my younger days I wanted to become an architect, it seemed like such a powerful profession. When I found out that math and logic would be such an integral component in an architect’s career I dropped the idea and started to use it as an inspiration in my painting. Our world is what we have made it over the years, but we take our surroundings for granted. We don’t often think about the work that when into making the world we see. In these paintings I am attempting to show how invisible the work of the world has become by making the buildings almost transparent and raw. The characters in my paintings go about ignoring the past that is built up around them. They play, shop, fight work and walk amongst history without paying it a second thought. People are living, they are doing things, and the viewer is invited to watch them live. Those who ignore their place in history are, after all, destined to live. For those of you who are not in Ottawa, I will put up all the paintings after the show starts here: http://www.semiquestion.com/paintings/exhibit/LivingWithArchitecture.htm

Lessons learned (and notes-to-self) on this round of Ottawa Street Style encounters…

From contributor Payton Kennedy payton.kennedy[at]gmail[dot]com

You’re never too young to look cute while scootering.

Who? Tallulah
Occupation? Grade 5 Student
Style Icon? My sister Jane
Where’d you get that? My friend Jessica made my necklace, my sneakers are from Payless, and my hoody is a hand-me-down … from my sister Jane
Describe your style: A little punk … pants and skirts together … skinny jeans
What are you listening to these days? Avril Lavigne

There’s just something about colour …

Who? Jaclynn
Occupation? Assistant Manager, Le Chateau
Style Icon? Me!
3 Style Tips? Be comfortable, dress colourfully, wear clothes that fit
What are you listening to these days? Blind Melon

Hair is EVERYTHING!

Who? Erum
Occupation? Hair stylist, York Street Spa
Where’d you get that? Dorothy at York Street does my hair, I got my boots at Rideau Centre, can’t remember the name of the store!
What are your style “commandments”? Great hair, lip gloss, boots!
What are you listening to these days? Indie rock, funk, house and sou

You’re never too old to old to “push it”.

Who? Pascal
Occupation: Government employee, student finishing up a degree in Mathematics
Where’d you get that? My biker jacket is from Ragtime Vintage; my shoes are Steve Madden from Winners
What do you love? Vintage clothing, snowboarding, playing soccer
Any style tips? For men’s clothing, fit is everything. And I try to push it, take some risks. When I hit my 30’s, I’ll probably be more conservative.
What are you listening to these days? French Hip Hop
What’s your favourite thing about Ottawa? The size of the city

Movie Night – Ottawa

My friends at Alliance sent this along:

April 14th at 7pm/Empire 7 Cinemas – 111 Albert Street

Following the screening guests are invited to Heart & Crown (Byward) – 67 Clarence Street to mingle and received a complimentary gift bag full of swag. RSVP to 17again@alliancefilms.com with “Movie Night Ottawa” in the subject line. Must be 19+, reply by Friday April 10.

Fashion Takes Action Eco Auction

FTA’s online Eco Auction kicked in on Sunday March 15th, and bidding will close 7 days later on Sunday March 22nd at noon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Kelly Drennan, Third Eye Media
P: 416-778-5934
kelly@thirdeyemedia.ca

Own a Piece of Canadian Fashion History: FTA Holds Eco Auction During LG Fashion Week

Fashion Takes Action (FTA) is holding an online Eco Auction with nine of the sustainable garments featured on the runway at the FTA Green Gala. These unique eco-friendly designs were created in order to bring awareness to sustainable fashion, and can now be owned by fellow eco fashionistas.

The designers who are participating in the auction are Project Runway Canada winner EVAN BIDDELL (showing this week), Zoran Dobric (also showing this week), THIEN LE, Nada Yousif, Thieves (current TFI New Labels finalist), Eugenia Leavitt (current TFI New Labels Winner), Carrie Hayes, AIME Luxury and current Project Runway Canada contestant JASON MEYERS.

The FTA Eco Auction is hosted on eBay, and is now live. Bidding ends at noon on Sunday March 22nd. Each garment is featured on the FTA website with a photo from the Green Gala runway, along with new photos that highlight the garments’ features. Each winner will also receive an IS9100 Professional Garment Steamer Rowenta, official garment care provider to LG Fashion Week, valued at $189.99, to help with the care for their new eco garments.

Fashion Takes Action is known for producing Canada’s greenest fashion events – The Green Gala and the Sustainable Style Show. On April 22nd, 2009 (Earth Day), FTA will be launching as a members-based organization whose mission is to have a socially and environmentally positive impact on the fashion industry. Fifty percent of the profits raised from the Eco Auction go directly to each of the Green Gala designers, and the other half will be injected into FTA’s Education and Awareness programs. For more information on the Eco Auction, including photos of the garments, values and starting bid amounts, designer bios and fabrics used, please visit www.fashiontakesaction.com/auction

Signs of Spring!

Spring is here! (Okay, kind of.) People are wearing less! (Or at the very least, leaving the black, knee-length, puffy parka at home.) This makes me hopeful, kind of like the season. Out and about on Saturday night, I ran into the ultra-cool Bob and Emily in the Market who were as lovely to talk to as they looked.  A little later in the evening, Michael pranced into the Mercury Lounge in an eye-catching orange plaid cape. He had lots of interesting things to share and well, who doesn’t want to talk to a guy in cape?

Who?  Bob and Emily
Occupation: B – Musician, Drummer.  E – Swimwear Salesperson.
Who’s your style icon? B – Sidney Poitier.  E – Victoria Beckham
Any style tips? B – Spend wisely, wear made-to-measure, be yourself. E – Go glam and glitter, tailoring is key.
What are you listening to these days? B – Soul, Motown.  E – The same and Kanye West … love the new album.
What’s your favourite thing about Ottawa? B – Emily (cue sighing females).  S – Small-town vibe in the city.

 

Who? Michael
Favourite thing to do? Create electronic music with my band “BoyScout Killers”.
Where’d you get that? I got my plaid cape at Value Village in Quebec, my v-neck t-shirt from a friend and my tattoos in China. (This interviewer can’t recall where the headless doll came from.)
Who’s your style icon? My friend Ralitsa Doncheva whose style I’ll describe as a “new-age grandma”.
What are you listening to these days? Nico Muhly, Gang Gang Dance, Paavoharju.

Payton Kennedy

Payton.kennedy[at]gmail[dot]com

Who says cool stuff doesn’t happen in Ottawa?

After a crazy couple of months of non-stop work and a shamelessly-short holiday, I am back on the streets of Ottawa looking for stylin’ people. I went to Mercury Lounge on Saturday night and came across these two cute boys … loved their cozy mash up of plaids and stripes. Jesse and Steye are from the Netherlands, here participating in a project called “In a Cabin With”. The premise is Dutch musicians travel to inspiring places on the planet, hole up in a “cabin” with local musicians and write a bunch of music. Steye and Jesse, along with Philippe LaFraniere and Zakari Frantz will showcase their creations at Mercury on February 9th. And all the finished songs are available to download free from the “In a Cabin” website. SO COOL…’nuff said! www.inacabinwith.com

Who? Jesse and Steye

Occupation: J – Singer, Songwriter. S – Musician, Producer.

Who’s your style icon? J – Elvis. S – My Grandmother, she’s 92.

What are you listening to these days? J – Ryan Adams, Nick Cave, The Pixies. S – Jimi Hendrix, Curtis Mayfield, Feist, RedNose Distrikt.

What’s your favourite thing about Ottawa? J – The snow! S – Fish, beer, banana-date bread.

If you were an animal, what would you be? J – Monkey. S – German Sheppard.

Upstairs, I ran into Karinka. She looked really pulled together and her shoes were hot so I took her photo too.

Who? Karinka

Describe your style? Classic with an edge.

Who’s your style icon? Kate Winslet, Katie Perry, Anne Hathaway.

What are three things you can’t live without? Mascara, heels, a great purse.

What are you listening to these days? Everything …House, Jazz, Punk.

What’s your favourite thing about Ottawa? Sephora!

If you were an animal, what would you be? A cat.

Photos and Text by: Payton Kennedy – Payton.kennedy[at]gmail[dot]com 613-868-9847

New music from DJ Doorbell

Having just learned how to dj, my friend DJ Doorbell has sent me his first attempted mix. So far, I like what I hear and I hope you will too. Download his first mix here.

Tracklist:

Tracklist:

1. Cut Dick – Mr Oizo
2. I am Somebody – Dj Mehdi feat. Chromeo
3. Phantom II – Justice
4. Positif – Mr Oizo
5. Bongo Song – Zongamin
6. Get Innocuous/Someone Great LCD SoundSystem

The Streets (CHEW FU fix)

Some music for everyone. Enjoy.

(Yousendit link)
Chew Fu “Cash In My Pocket” DJ Set
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/639028902/60252ba38b1a49e33b9e1a07f459a4d5

The Streets-Get Out Of My House(Chew Fu H=H fix)
https://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBSckhjcklvQnNLSkE9PQ

(Zshare link)
Chew Fu “Cash In My Pocket” DJ Set
http://www.zshare.net/audio/53702409d1f98a2b/

The Streets-Get Out Of My House(Chew Fu H=H fix)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/53706551c09fc2ae/

(divshare link)
Chew Fu “Cash In My Pocket” DJ Set
http://www.divshare.com/download/6247502-e02

The Streets-Get Out Of My House(Chew Fu H=H fix)
http://www.divshare.com/download/6247507-aab

GiG_Dates in Australia ;
Sat Jan 10:  Chinese Laundry, Sydney
Sat Jan 24:  Chinese Laundry, Sydney
Sun Jan 25: Trinity Bar, Canberra
Sat Feb 14:  Empire, Brisbane

Tracklisting;Chew Fu “Cash In My Pocket” DJ Set(ARTWORK ATTACHED/Photo;Manja Van Mastrigt)

0.The Streets-Get out of my house (Chew Fu H=H fix)
1.Wiley-Cash in my pocket(Chew Fu Small room fix)
2.Chew Fu-Chicks & Pills
3.Frank Sinatra-New York New York(Chew Fu Big room fix)
4.Frankie Finch & Chew Fu -Let it Go
5.Chew Fu & King B-hey Shawty
6.The Score-We Got You(Chew Fu refix)
7.Master SHortie-Rope Chain(Chew Fu refix)
8.Chew Fu & J-cast-Bakerstreet(Chew Fu Barfight fix)
9.Missy Elliott-Lick Shots(Chew Fu Refix)
10.Chew Fu & Popov-i`m the man in my city
11.Wiley-cash in my pocket(Chew Fu Big Room fix)
12.Depeche mode-enjoy the silence(Chew Fu fix)
13.OASIS-The Turning(Chew Fu Fix)
14.M.A.W.-Work(Chew Fu Fix)
15.Master Shortie-Dead end(Chew Fu Fix)
16.Busta & Link Park-We made it(Chew Fu Fix)
17.Chew Fu & Steve Clisby-Stand by me
18.the Doors-People are strange(Chew Fu Fix)
19.Kanye West – Love Lockdown(Chew Fu SMall room fix)

Contributors, contributors, wherever you are

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Missing you

Other than the usual stuff most humans miss when they are away from a place they called home for so long (friends, family, etc), there are a few other things that I miss about Ottawa. I semi miss the summer days of walking down Bank Street and being called a hipster by one particular friend. Actually, she’d yell hipster (you know who you are)! I definitely miss a) Bridgehead b) Planet Coffee and c) aspects of the University of Ottawa. I never thought I would ever write “bring something only found in Ottawa to Toronto” but I’m going to do it now, so here it is: PLEASE BRING A BRIDGEHEAD HERE…NOW.

Oh, and I also miss those random nights at Babylon for Disorganised. So does Deyla, who also lives in Toronto now.

The horror stories about the bus strike and the infinite amount of snow Ottawa is getting is making Toronto feel more like home, aside from the fact that my career and condo are both here. In Ottawa, I was merely a student. But if there’s one more positive thing I could add about Ottawa it would definitely be the city’s snow removal program. I complained endlessly about this system year after year because it continously blocks the scarce parking downtown but after suffering through Toronto’s snow removal system, I can honestly say Ottawa really knows how to remove snow. Toronto could learn a thing or two from them because even though we do not have nearly as much snow as the Capital  in T.O., it looks like we got more since they have no idea how to remove snow properly here.

New music from Fazhands

Fazhands has sent me his latest music, a remix of A1 Bassline’s Girl Thing

Here’s a link to the 320kbps copy of it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jjaytzwaeju

Ottawa School of Art, upcoming events

The Analogous Collective launches their book to raise funds for the Ottawa School of Art darkroom. Their interactive installation of photographs is also exhibiting in the Lee Matasi Gallery. Show runs from December 17 to January 6 Free admission – everyone welcome!

Location: Ottawa School of Art, 35 George St., Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.

Jean Jewer & Val Roos join forces in an exhibition of paintings entitled ‘2 Forces’. Vernissage: January 8th, 2009 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Show runs from January 8 to February 15 Free admission – everyone welcome!

Location: Ottawa School of Art, 35 George St., Byward Market, Ottawa, ON.

David Kearn’s ‘Inspired by Life – Possible Paths’ exhibition of paintings opens at the Ottawa School of Art’s off-site exhibition space, the Minto Suite Hotel. Show runs from January 14 to March 2, 2009 Free admission – everyone welcome!

Location: Minto Suite Hotel, 187 Lyon St. North, Ottawa, ON.

J’en peu plus – musique 2008

It just dawned on me that my university GPA would’ve been much higher if I didn’t spend so much time at the library discussing music over homework and scrolling through music blogs instead of Virtual Campus. Oh well, I ended up graduating with a good GPA and a HUGE music collection. So huge in fact that my Macbook Pro went from 100GB to a mere 12GB. Thank you Morisset library for 1) the inspiration and 2) bringing people together during the most social time of the year, finals. I will forever be thankful to you and to the University of Ottawa’s disastrous VPN client.

So as 2008 comes to a close, I begin thinking back at all the songs that I obsessed over throughout the year. These are the tunes that kept up with the loop button on the ipod (which likes to freeze on shuffle mode and ends up stopping during a great tune, leaving you incapable of completing your magnificient dance moves).

Compiling this list also made me realize that I listen to way too many remixes (Arty are you nodding in approval yet?). Sometimes I forget what the original sounds like altogether. This list is seriously, in the words of George Michael, for the feet. Please note, some are old school songs but were on repeat nonetheless! Also note that when reading through this list, make sure your body parts are coordinated and 100% focused because they’ll all be taking part in the dance marathon you’ll be participating in afterwards. Without further adue, here’s the list that’s more essential than the BBC radio 1 mixes. I would like to dedicate this to Bear, Arty and Dre, all who have strong connections to this list even though we are all at various corners across the world.

1. Cut Copy – Hearts on Fire (Aeroplane Pop mix)
2. Junior Boys – FM (Tensnake remix)*
3. Maurice Fulton mix for Pig Radio
4. Kinky Foxx – So Different*
5. Yazoo – Situation (Hercules & Love Affair remix)*
6. Lo-Fi-Fnk – Want U*
7. Whitest Boy Alive – Golden Cage (Fred Falke remix)*
8. Fleetwood Mac – Never Forget (Cut Copy remix)*
9. Emergency – Too Much (Shazam remix)*
10. Air France – Collapsing at your doorstep
11. Mr. Oizo – Cut Dick
12. Grovesnor – Drive your car (Hot Chip remix)
13. Prince – Erotic City*
14. The Teenagers – Homecoming*
15. The Teenagers – French Kiss
16. The Radio Dept – Freddie and the Trojan Horse
17. Crookers – Gypsy P
18. Charlie Smalls – Never Felt Like This Before*
19. Player – Baby Come Back
20. The Klaxons – As Above, So Below (Justice remix)*
21. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane remix)*
22. Digitalism – Idealistic*
23. Brendan Canning – Hit the Wall
24. The Twelves – Works For me*
25. Ted & Francis – I wish I was a polar bear (Arctic Urgency edit)
26. Phoenix – If I ever feel better, I’ll go to the disco – Said the Buffalo Bunch*
27. Van She – So High
28. Van She – Changes
29. Van She – Sex City (The Teenagers Remix)
30. Sebastien Tellier – Look
31. Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (Moulinex Remix)
32. Sebastien Tellier – Pomme
33. Lykke Li – Little Bit*
34. Little Boots – Meddle (Treasure Fingers Remix)*
35. X&Hell – My Fkn Hat (produced by Shazam)
36. U-Tern – Pop Lock*
37. Depeche Mode – Policy of Truth
38. Juan Maclean – Resident Advisor Podcast 2008-01-14
39. Juan Maclean – Happy House
40. Jocko – Rhythm Talk*
41. The Virgins – Rich Girls
42. Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Moulinex Remix)*
43. Au Revoir Simone – Sad Song (RAC remix)
44. Fleetwood Mac – Tell me Lies*
45. Fleetwood Mac – Gypsy*
46. Hercules & Love Affair – Blind*
47. Peter Sarstedt – Where do you go to my lovely*
48. Pnau – With you forever
49. Pnau – Baby (Breakbot remix)*
50. Treasure Fingers – Cross the Dancefloor*
51. One Hand Loves The Other – Don’t know (Treasure Fingers remix)
52. Treasure Fingers – Cross the Dancefloor (Lifelike remix)*
53. Thieves Like Us – Declarations
54. Mr. Oizo – Yves
55. DJ Illo – 1979 shake
56. Cut Copy – Stars*
57. Top Billin’ – Willing*
58. Cut Copy – Far Away (Damn Arms Remix)*
59. George Michael – Too Funky
60. Black Kids – I’m not gonna teach your boyfriend (The Twelves Remix)*
61. Erlend Oye – Sudden Rush (The Twelves Remix)
62. Juiceboxxx and Dre Skull – Center Stage (Curses! Remix)
63. Rufus Wainwright – Chelsea Hotel No 2 (Leonard Cohen cover)*
64. Golden Bug – Barbie’s Back (warning this song is terribly graphic)
65. Louis Laroché – Peach*
66. Girl Talk – Let me see you
67. CSS – Move (Cut Copy remix)*
68. Zingone featuring Nina – Auto Remix Happy face*
69. Hot Chip – A Glue Too Thick*
70. LCD Soundsystem – Get Innocuous
71. Scenario Rock – Hard Task
72. Scenario Rock – Skitzo Dancer (part 1)
73. Johan Agebjorn & Sally Shapiro – Pig Radio Mix*
74. Atmosphere – Shhh…
75. Radiohead – Videotape (Ring Trick mix)*
76. Diplo featuring Rye Rye – Wassup Wassup
77. Daft Punk – Something about us (Eastar remix)*
78. Low Motion Disco – Things are gonna get easier
79. Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele – Meet Me In The Garden*
80. Broken Social Scene – Lover’s Spit (Beehives album version) this one will be on every list I compile. You know why? Because it’s phenomenal, that’s why, so live with it always being here!*

Caught at Capital Fashion Week

From contributor: LAUDIA

Who: Lucie & Andrew
Why: Both a little camera shy, I thought I’d loosen them up a bit by having them pose together. The first thing that attracted me to these two fashionistas was the way they used colour. First of all, not only are those high waisted blue pants absolutely hot, but her belt, hand bag and scarf perfectly are perfect accessorisies for her outfit and create the right colour combination. I have to give her props for wearing a men’s dress shirt so well. She wears it better than some men might I add! Lucie is proof how colours can make a bold and beautiful look, despite the cold weather. Her outfit looks as comfortable, vivacious and happy as she does.

Andrew, on the other hand, is wearing all black, however, he still manages to create a cool splash of sophistication.  Again gentlemen, this is another example as to how one can look cool, calm and collected.  In fact, he’s wearing staple pieces of clothing, but it’s all in HOW you put it together. From the fitted jeans, to the black vest and black vans, he turned this ensemble from cool to smooth by accentuating his look with that a little black bow tie.
Their style: Living la vida “mode”

Who: Reginald
Why: Oh’ that double breasted sweater. From the colour, to the fit, to those bold navy blue buttons, the sweater caught my attention from the moment I saw Reginald.  I think a lot of men undermine the power of a good sweater. The simple and rather casual look in wearing jeans and a shirt can go from street to chic, all depending on how you wear it and what you wear it with.  The belt contrasts perfectly with the light pink dress shirt and the dark jeans.  Although a little shy when I first approached him, Reginald’s style certainly proved to be preppy sweet; casual and charming.
His style: Preppy with a twist

Who: Mirna
Why: Sweet, simple & hot is what I thought when I first ran into Mirna, a fashion stylist from Toronto . I must say I haven’t seen any ladies  in Ottawa rockin’ the one piece, without making it look like cat woman with a really bad camel-toe! Mirna made the jump suit look flirtatiously elegant.  It’s the right size, the right length and perfect for the occasion. The black booties blended perfectly with the all black & bold look.  I must not forget to mention how gorgeous her necklace is.  I like the fact that she has her hair in an up do, no earrings and even the rest of her jewellery compliments the elegance of her ensemble.  Mirna proves that “yes you can wear all black. Just make sure you get the elegance part right.”
Her style: Sexy elegance