Oakridge Centre – 50th Anniversary Celebration (Wednesday May 6)
On Wednesday May 6th, celebrate Oakridge Centre’s 50th Anniversary with festivities at the mall all day long including entertainment and models showcasing fashion throughout the decades. Virgin 95.3 radio will be on-site with giveaways and celebrity hosts from 2pm to 6pm. Be one of the first 100 people to arrive on May 6th and receive an Oakridge gift bag!
During this celebration the centre will come alive as we host local community artists, musicians and performers, raise money for charity, hold contests, cut cakes and pour champagne (sparkling juice) while incorporating fashion components and unveiling our new Style Agent program.
Click here for more details.
MARKET: Got Craft? (May 3rd, 2009)
On Sunday May 3rd, visit “Got Craft?” will be taking place at The Legion (2205 Commercial Drive at East 6th Avenue). Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair featuring over 50 local and handmade vendors from clothing to jewelry to children’s accessories to bath and body products. Vendors include feather headbands by A Farmers Daughter, sewn handbags by Urban Harmonie Handbags and handmade toys by the Tiny Warbler (that elephant below is so adorable!). By bringing a modern twist to the conventional craft fair, Got Craft? is a one stop shop showcasing the best talent Vancouver has to offer while providing the general public with an opportunity to purchase one of a kind items. The event is from 11am to 5pm and the first 30 people through the door will receive a free swag bag full of goodies. Admission is $2 and kids 10 and under are free. 
MAVI – another sample sale (April 30th to May 3rd, 2009)
MAVI Jeans is having another sample sale! From April 30th to May 3rd, stop by the Mavi Store in Gastown (355 Water Street) for great deals on tops, skirts, shorts, dresses, capris…and of course, jeans (for $38)! All items bought are a final sale but they will be taking cash, Debit, Visa, MC and Amex at the store. Click here to read about a recent skinny jeans purchase I made at MAVI.
Suki’s Hair Show
From updos, to long tousled hair, to sleek bob cuts, the stylists at Suki’s can do them all. Most notably was the use of hair pieces and extensions to enhance the models, transforming their look into an almost space-like creation. Pre-made accessories were inserted into the hair, creating thicker texture, higher volume and more intricate hair styles. The audience came for a show, and a performance was what they got. Burlesque dancers came on stage with extravagant headpieces. Shortly after, models dressed in fashion outfits made completely out of paper walked across the stage, one with fiery red hair which contrasted the whiteness of her paper outfit.
Keep on reading for photos and video footage from the event!
Make It – fashion, art & design market (May 1st to 3rd)
Make It is a shopping event that’s taking place at the Roundhouse Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). The fashion, art and design market gives conscious Vancouverites the opportunity to buy unique, ethically made goods from top artisans from all over Western Canada. It is a retail show devoted to creating positive opportunities for local artists and designers. The vibe at the show is funky, hip and urban…very different from your traditional granny craft show! There will be music spun by local DJs and tasty eats to be enjoyed. Make It is about appreciating creativity, supporting entrepreneurs, and giving mindful shoppers an alternative to the mall. Over 60 exhibitors will be selling everything from clothing, art, home décor and accessories. Lastly, Make It will also be raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation through a silent auction with items donated by sponsors and exhibitors.
Date/Time: May 1st (4pm-9pm) | May 2nd (10am-5pm) | May 3rd (11am-5pm)
Baskin Robbins – 31 cent scoop night (Wednesday April 29, 2009)
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Baskin Robbins Canada to raise funds for the Foundation. On Wednesday April 29, from 5-10 p.m. all participating Canada wide Baskin Robbins Ice Cream stores will offer 31 cent ice cream scoops and encourage visitors to make a donation to the C.F.F.F. while there. Firefighters and fire trucks may visit some stores during this time to hand-out fire safety information and help as “celebrity scoopers”.
