Is Cheap the new Chic?: Frugal Fashion Week Has YOUR Summer Jam-Packed!

With all the fashion competition television series around, ever wondered what it would be like to witness one first hand? Well here is your chance!

On July 24th, Frugal Fashion Week presents their eco-fashion design contest finale with Cheap is the New Chic. At the much anticipated finale, you will witness the three finalists, Devlyn Van Loon, Erin Summer and Mady Bone display their eco-friendly clothing lines inspired by the theme: FRUGAL, FABULOUS, WEARABLE AND WELL-PRICED with each collection provided by Goodwill.

The runway show will be followed by a Q&A session and with the winner being chosen by none other than you! Meaning if you attend this event you will be able to decide who is worthy of the highly coveted title of the Cheap is the New Chic fashion designer.

The winner will receive mentorship sessions with Toronto fashion insiders and all three finalists will have their collection sold at the online store, Shrimpton Couture. Proceeds from the sale of the collection will go to benefit Goodwill.

The event will take place at Nyood (Upstairs) at 1096 Queen Street West in the T.Dot from 6pm to 10pm with the accompaniment of free swag, Frugaltinis and more! Tickets at $10 and are available at www.frugalfashionweek.com.

Enjoy!

Amanda

One Little Closet, So Many Ways!

After a recent trip to New York City I was able to find two highly coveted items, #1 a pink leather bomber jacket and #2 pink skinny jeans. After having 90210 on the brain for some strange reason, I just couldn't get these items out of my mind (but more on that later).

Upon my return home while unpacking I realized, "Damn, I have a lot of clothes!" and thought to myself, "Why do I always feel the need to buy more when I already have so much?" (Can you feel me fashionistas?) Right then and there I decided that from today until April 13th I will not repeat one item of clothing. It will be a great way to express my creativity and show that instead of spending my money on things that I don't really need (at the moment) I can save it for bigger things (like, my NYC dream internship).

For the next four weeks, I will be documenting my outfits for you viewing pleasure. Perhaps it will inspire you to re-look at your wardrobe and realize that you have a couple killer outfits right under your nose.

Enjoy! Here is outfit number one:

P.S. If you ever look through your wardrobe and realize that you have several things that you don't wear or need, donate it! You can drop it off at your local Goodwill, Value Village or for fun times have a clothing swap with your friends! You can also contact Windfall.

Amanda