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W4W Toronto is a huge fan of Social Media

Staying current and relevant cannot happen when one is tied to a laptop, or home computer.  We have our iPhones and Blackberry’s and we are on the move!   Check out Ms.JAG on Pinterest.

So bye bye to our old W4W Toronto blog on WordPress, but you can still check out our many wonderful previous posts right here.  Follow me on Twitter @ msjag.  As well, find out about the juicy side of Toronto by following our friends @ urbantoronto, or the yummy side of T.O. @ chowhoundgta.  Nurses please follow agencynurse_rn for the 411 in the GTA. 

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The Ultra Re-invention

The Toronto nightclub tries something new.

Beirut-born Charles Khabouth is not subtle about the newly re-invented ULTRA. The CEO of Toronto-based Ink has done it again with the recently reopened restaurant by day, and nightclub after dark.

The new ULTRA, designed by Toronto’s Munge Leung, has a dark, hellish and somewhat crazed vibe with black and red as the dominant colors, and gigantic images of imposing roosters loom over 400 plus diners or clubbers.  Photographer Stephen Green-Armytage created the threatening bird pictures. Partners Alessandro Munge and Sai Leung were also in charge of the award-winning design of the original ULTRA five years ago.

Khabouth’s Ink is engaged in a range of prominent hospitality venues, including the Pantages Suites Hotel & Spa in Toronto (club) and The Beatles Revolution Lounge in the Mirage in Las Vegas.

European sports menswear Dirk Bikkembergs Fashion show at Ultra March 19th, 2009

More info here.

LG Fashion Week in Toronto – Fall 2009

Review:

Show Love was the theme, and the gathering had, fashionistas, designers, models, and style enthusiasts going wild.

See all the videos here , thanks to the U of Toronto students, Chris and Jessica of  “Istoica “.

W4W Toronto highlights:
Lucian Matis , offered up a very commercial, but wearable collection that was whimsically a bit over the top.  Also, interesting debut for Jamaican menswear designer Carlton Brown, dancehall music subbed out in the video for copyright reasons.  Linda Lundstrom has come all the way back with a lovely collection.

SHOW LOVE! ~ LG Fashion Week Toronto ~ Fall 2009

March 16th to 21st, 2009

The theme for the 10th year is SHOW LOVE.

For schedule visit LG Fashion Week

To purchase your tickets f-listThis season’s much anticipated highlight:

– The Project Runway Final – live inside the tent on Thursday.  As you may or may not know, W4W Toronto has not really been feeling the uncouth tent set-up at Nathan Phillips Square these past few seasons.

However, with runway shows costing designers up to $20,000 to produce, some labels are looking for more inexpensive ways of showing their collection during this economic crisis.  Hence a few labels are opting to show in nightclubs .  Brant House, Cheval, and Maro are the usual locations, with more scheduled on the way.

Join ULTRA SUPPERCLUB and NAM Models on March 17th, 2009 for their own after the show party.

At The Bay – a free 8-piece gift with any Estée Lauder purchase of $32 or more…

The Bay is offering a free 8-piece gift with any Estée Lauder purchase of $32 or more (worth “over $70″).
Choose your repair serum you want: a 7-day supply of Perfectionist (CP+) wrinkle lifting serum or
Idealist Pore minimizing skin refinisher. Choose your lip and eye shades.

Plus get all 3 cosmetics bags!

Make your free gift even bigger by adding three full-size Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipsticks
with accessory cases with any Estée Lauder purchase of $75 or more.

You’ll also get a $20 Nygård collection coupon with your Estée Lauder gift, and receive 5 x HBC
Rewards points on any Estée Lauder purchase of $50 or more (before taxes).

Offer ends Sunday, March 22, 2009. In store only.

Sears Elizabeth Arden Gift with purchase of $38 or more…

…get a 9 piece gift set. A “$140 value”.   Online only.  This is an annual promotion between Liz and Sears.

The Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy [March 12-15] – Friends and Family Event

Get 30% off for four days

We’ll donate 5% of the amount you spend to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Get 30% off during our Friends & Family event. We’re calling it Give & Get because for every purchase you make, we give 5% of the amount you spend to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; and in thanks, you get a 30% discount.

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Obtain a Dashing Derrière by Summer…

Tracy Anderson: Is the hot Hollywood trainer-of-choice.  Anderson is a former dancer whose Pilates and aerobics-inspired workout has garnered fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.  Anderson also offers personalized programs according to student’s muscle structure.  Two of her videos are highly recommend, but skip her dance DVD which is very difficult to follow even for seasoned dancers, and check out her awesome butt routine she sent Gwyneth for New Years: see video

Words from Tracy:

1) The biggest no-no is often the type of exercise people are doing. People don’t understand how manipulative the muscles are. The type of exercise they choose greatly effects what they’re going to physically look like.

2) Of course I believe in my method, which focuses on targeting the accessory muscles to pull in the large muscle groups and give you a tiny dancer body. I designed a machine called the “hybrid body reformer” – over 2,800 moves on the machine hit your muscles from all different angles and rotations. If you aren’t able to come to my studio or do the cardio DVD, then the best advice I can give is to stay away from repetitive motions like running, lifting weights in conventional rotations, stair climbers, etc. A form of circuit training would be much better. I am a huge fan of cardio on the trampoline; it’s more effective than running and is much better on your joints. Make a disk of your favorite songs for 40 minutes, get a mini-trampoline and jump like mad. Use your arms and dance on the trampoline. If you’re a woman never lift over 3 pounds.

3) NEVER let yourself go. Working out is like brushing your teeth – you just do it. If you’ve let yourself go, you must start moving. Get really good at cardio; watch what you eat. Then, once you can do 40 minutes a day of cardio straight, you can eat what you want. While you are watching what you eat I, am a fan of milk or soymilk in the morning with berries. Chicken or turkey for lunch with cucumbers and tomatoes and grilled fish with brown rice and spinach for dinner for example. Then, you also need to deal with reengineering your muscular structure – some sit-ups with your legs out straight in front of you then lifting one foot at a time, lifting three-pound weights in many different ways.  I love Grande Pliés in second position for your butt and legs.

Wise Women Staying Trick Proof

You have heard of the recession, have you?  So prepare yourself and be armed with the following knowledge, and for God’s sake’s ladies stop giving out your telephone number to every retailer out there for their “profile” lists.  We suspect they are selling them to whomever to make a buck.

And what about that “National Do Not Call List “?  Here is the scoop. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launched the registry in September 2008 to great fanfare, promising that those who registered would see a drop in unwanted calls soliciting goods and service. Millions of Canadians have registered their names, home phone numbers and in some cases their cellphone numbers.

The problem is that the CRTC sells the registry list online.  In Toronto, you can get 600,000 names for $50. Telemarketers are required to subscribe to the list, paying an annual fee that depends on how often they choose to download updates. Those who violate the list by calling registrants may be fined up to $15,000 per call, but really… who is going to be checking for these violations?

The Various Flavors of Phone Scamming

1. Another phone scam involves calls from “Prize Distribution Centers” that claim that you are the winner in sweepstakes or a lottery. Of course, you are not the only “winner” in the lottery and tens of thousands of people received the same call. The goal of the scheme is to entice you to make a relatively small payment (for example, shipping and handling fee, a sales tax) promising that a much bigger prize will be sent your way. Once the payment is sent, you will most likely not hear from the company again, and there will be no prize.
2. Offers to Lower Your Interest Rates: The calls begin with a recording that makes a tempting offer to lower your credit-card interest rates. Then you are switched to a live agent who collects from you the credit card number and its expiration, name, address, and blah, blah, blah. The telemarketers have no intention of giving consumers better interest rates on their cards and instead use the information to commit identity theft.

   Again, tracing these scam artists is difficult: they spoof the caller ID information and use numerous VOIP accounts set up using stolen credit cards. The best thing to do is hang up, or buy an answering machine.

3. Fake Bank Alert Messages: A fake message from a local bank says that your card is being suspended and that you need to call a toll free number to activate it. Of course, the toll free number does not belong to the bank and when you call they ask to verify your account information, which includes your name, date of birth, SSN, address, credit card number, etc. Once they have your personal information, they can use it to commit identity theft charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
4. Advanced Fee Loan Scams: In this scenario a telemarketer promises a consumer a loan or a credit card on very attractive terms. All the consumer has to do is just send a processing fee, or provide checking account info, and the offer was guaranteed. To make the offer sound even more attractive the scammers might throw in a free laptop, an iPod, or any other ‘hot item’. After the payment is made the company disappears, and the victim is often left with an empty checking account and NSF (Non-sufficient funds) bank fees.
5. Free Listing at Yellow Pages:  This scam targets businesses. The caller says that he is from Yellow Pages and is calling to update their records. He proceeds by asking to confirm some basic information such as owner’s name, business phone number, address, and company name. Then they start billing the victim and only then the business owner realizes that it’s not a free listing and it was not Yellow Pages directory that called.

   The victims report that when they call to complain, the company plays the recorded conversation with the victim saying ‘Yes’ except that the caller is reading from a completely different script. The scammers replace one side of the conversation, making it sound as if the business owner agreed to a paid listing and a monthly fee.

6. Bogus Fund-Raising Operations: Getting calls from scam artists posing as a charity and asking for donations. However, the charity is either non-existent or unaware of the solicitation.

   When it comes to donations, it’s best to never make donations over the phone.  Instead get the solicitors name, charity name and number, and call the Charity back if you choose to donate.  Google the Charity if you never heard of it.

7. International Phone Calls Scam: It’s not always easy to tell if you’re dialing an international telephone number. In most cases, you have to dial 011 to begin a call to a foreign country. However, there are locations outside Canada where telephone numbers may look like domestic long-distance calls, but are actually international calls and international rates will apply.

   For example, 284 (British Virgin Islands), 242(Bahamas), 246(Barbados), 268(Antigua/Barbuda), 345(Cayman Islands), 664(Montserrat), 670 (U.S. commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), 758(St. Lucia), 787(Puerto Rico), 767(Dominica), 809(Dominican Republic), 869(St. Kitts & Nevis), 868(Trinidad & Tobago), and 876(Jamaica) are all area codes in the Caribbean.

   The scheme: the scammer often leaves a message typically asking consumers to call what appears to be an ordinary long-distance telephone number to confirm a lottery prize, or to get information about a relative who has been injured in an accident. In each case, you are told to call the number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return the calls. Once the number is dialed, the scam artist will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you might find that you’ve been charged $2500 per minute.

   If you are asked to call unknown number, Google the area code to check if it’s local.

8. “Cramming“: When monthly charges pop up on your telephone bill for optional services that you never authorized such as voice mail, paging, or club membership, it’s called “cramming.” You may be asked to return a missed call because it’s ‘Your lucky day’ and you’ve won a trip to Las Vegas. When the call is made, an automated system is activated and you are unknowingly enrolled in a club or program, and the charge is placed on your phone bill. The crammer might not even need to do anything except simply pick your phone number out of the blue and place charges on your bill through your local telephone company, claiming that you agreed to purchase some services.

   Look at your bill closely every month. Charges for optional services should be itemized and show the name of the company providing them and its phone number. If you did not authorize the services, call that number and insist that they be canceled and the charges removed from your bill.

   Also, consider putting a third party block on your phone service. It’s often free and it does not let any third party add charges to your phone bill.

9. “Slamming“: Slamming occurs when customers have their telephone service switched to a new carrier without their permission. You may receive a call from a telemarketer asking you to switch your long distance provider. Although you say you are not interested in switching, your long distance provider is changed anyway.
10. Caller ID Spoofing: Generally, the scam works like this – you receive a call where total strangers pretend to be someone else and they back up their claims with spoofed Caller ID. The scam artists might then ask for money, demand a payment, request your personal information, addresses, or banking info. People report getting calls from long lost relatives, law firms, IRS, and government officials.
    • For example, in one scheme the caller identified himself as a court official and informed the victim that she is being prosecuted for failing to show up for Jury Duty. When the victim replies that this is the first time she hears that she was summoned for jury duty, the caller suggests that this may be a clerical error in the court system, and he asks for her full legal name, date of birth, and SIN to check the official summons files. The scam artist informs the victim that this data will be kept confidential, but it is required for cancellation of the outstanding arrest warrant.
    • You may receive a message where the caller claims to be from a government agency or some other organization with an official sounding name. The caller might claim that you will qualify to receive a “free grant” to pay for education costs, home repairs, home business expenses, or bills. In any case, the claim is the same: your application for a grant is guaranteed to be accepted, and you’ll never have to pay the money back.
    • Revenue Canada calls: In this scheme people receive phone calls from a caller who impersonates an employee. The caller asks the taxpayer for their SIN and bank account numbers, claiming that the RC needs the information to complete the processing of the tax payer’s payment. In another variation of the scheme, ‘an RC employee’ states that the check issued by RC has not been cashed, and they are calling to verify the individual’s bank account number.

    Hang up, find the official number of the organization and call to report the incident. Also, don’t send money – cash, check or money order – by courier, overnight delivery or wire to anyone who insists on immediate payment.

11. Call Forwarding Scam: You may receive a call or message where the caller, requests you to dial a 2-digit code preceded or followed by the * or # key (such as *79 or 72#), and then another phone number to claim some prize. This procedure programs your telephone to forward your calls to another number, possibly a toll or long distance number. Scammers can then call your number, be forwarded to the number you dialed and place calls that are billed to your home telephone number.
12. Telemarketing Travel Fraud: These scams have many variations and often involve travel packages that sound legitimate. You get a phone call and the caller is saying that you have been selected to receive a free trip. They will even leave messages on your answering machine with the sound of a cruise ship blowing its horn.  Skilled salespeople will tell you, to be eligible for the free trip, you must join their travel club. Later, you may find another fee is required to make your reservation. In the end, you may never get your “free” trip because your reservations are never confirmed or you must pay different fees, or comply with hard-to-meet or expensive/restrictive conditions.

    Check out the company with your provincial and local consumer protection office before you buy any product or service. Also, be wary of “great deals” and free offers from anyone. Few legitimate businesses can afford to give away products and services of real value especially now!

13. Get Rich Quick Schemes: Scam artists lure both would-be entrepreneurs and people looking for home-based work with false promises of big earnings for little effort. The schemes often require an initial investment and involve selling items on Ebay, have your own online travel agency, supplement or vitamin business, making sales calls, and or recruiting you friends and family into your “business”. However, once the payment is sent the companies often disappear or even worse you can clearly see that they are a pyramid scheme and you will NOT make any money.

Back From the Sunny South…

Check out our travels to Cuba and Grand Cayman on our YouTube link (to the right).

It was the second time visiting Cuba.  Holguin, five years ago was a nice resort town for the sleep deprived, but this time Varadero and Havana was the spot for the action. Things have changed, the value for the money, the people, and the serious lack of toilet paper in any washroom facility outside of your hotel.  Who ever heard of tipping 1 CUC Peso ($1.20CDN) for two sheets of low-grade fanny wipes?  The people on the streets can seriously hustle you for all kinds of ridiculous things.  But in a land where a doctor makes only $50 Pesos a month, you can’t really knock their hustle.  Read and watch the videos on our YouTube site.

Grand Cayman never disappoints even after the 5th visit.  It truly is paradise for visitors with enough money and friend connections to enjoy the glorious luxuries the island can offer.  Check out the video on YouTube.

Yes, from the choke hold of Communism to the extremes of Capitalism.  The irony of it all isn’t lost on us.

W4WT

A Valentine’s Getaway

“An Oasis of Tranquility in Toronto’s Backyard”

Millcroft Inn & Spa

• 55 John St.
• Alton
• 519-941-8111 • 800-383-3976

Call now, this romantic winter retreat is sure to be sold out because VD is on a Saturday this year.

Less than an hour Northwest of Downtown Toronto, the historic Millcroft Inn & Spa is a refreshing blend of rural serenity and sophisticated hospitality. This former wool knitting mill is one of the most congenial getaways in southern Ontario, thanks to its historic ambiance, rural setting and dining room (under chef Roberto Fracchioni). There are 12 kilometres of trails winding through 100 acres of wooded grounds, millponds and gardens. The two-storey croft suites feature wood-burning fireplaces and patios. The ample spa offers 17 treatment areas, including the Ofuro room, with its Japanese soaking tub, and a couple’s room with a double tub.  An indoor pool, whirlpool, and cross country skis, snowshoes are all available as well.

Valentine’s Package:
To accommodate busy schedules, the inn offers two Valentine’s week getaway packages, one for a single night (available February 11 to 15), the other for two nights (February 9 to 18). Both packages offer a Valentine’s tasting menu in the main room—featuring seared sea scallops, port-poached beef tenderloin, and mascarpone and cherry empanadas—as well as a bottle of bubbly, breakfast the next morning and a $200 spa credit. One-night package starts at $337.50 per person; two nights from $238 per person, per night.

A New Year and New Wishes From W4W Toronto…

This is Where W4W Toronto Will Be on NYE 09…

JOIN US!  GET YOUR TICKETS RIGHT NOW!

ATMOSPHERE: Upscale
LAYOUT: Large, Lavish, Entertainment Complex – 41,000 square feet
AGE GROUP: 23 +
ATTIRE: Dress to Impress

ADDRESS: 15 Saskatchewan Road , Toronto

W4W Toronto loves Muzik Nightclub!

New Years Eve at Cheval

Bring in the New Year at a Masquerade party…

EYES WIDE SHUT TILL MIDNIGHT – NYE 09

W4W Toronto recommends checking out CHEVAL for a special Toronto edition of the Masquerade New Years Celebration.

Music by DJ JULIEN NOLAN (Monaco, French Riviera – Team La Roque) and DJ ANDY ALIAS
Electro House, Hip Hop and Mashup

LIVE BURLESQUE SHOW

Fully catered with HORS D’ OEUVRES served from
9 PM – 10:30 PM

COMPLIMENTARY MASKS FOR GUESTS
COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST

SERVING TILL 3 AM

Limited tickets available
SEMI FORMAL ATTIRE REQUIRED

EVENT TIME 9:00PM – 4:00AM

Ticket price $40.00 before December 15th 2008
Ticket price $60.00 after December 15th 20088

Location: CHEVAL BAR – 606 king street west

Go here to purchase your tickets

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM W4W TORONTO!

May you and your loved ones have a safe and Merry Christmas.  May this day be blessed, and suffering alleviated for all those who believe in a Higher Power.  Thanks for all the support from our readers out there!  W4W Toronto

Photo by: Nikola Tamindzic

Feel like partying on Xmas Eve (tonight)?

The ladies of W4W Toronto have just the party for you…

Music: House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock,

Cover: GUEST LIST ONLY (tell them W4W Toronto sent you)

Dress Code: FASHIONABLE ATTIRE

Notes: @ LOBBY – 192 BLOOR STREET WEST, TORONTO – ARRIVE BEFORE 11:30PM

Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008

Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008

Ed Hardy Icing Launch Party Dec. 3, 2008

Wednesday Nov. 26, 2008

LOBBY PRESENTS-BOUTIQUE 09 ~ NYE EVE CELEBRATION

Wednesday December 31st,  2008

LOBBY PRESENTS…

BOUTIQUE 09 ~ NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION ONE OF W4W TORONTO’S FAVORITE PARTY DESTINATIONS, YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN A GLAMOROUS CELEBRATION OF DINNER & DANCE AT LOBBY.

FEATURING THE MUSIC OF DJ JC (TEAM LA ROQUE) HOUSE – R&B – CLASSICS

PARTY TICKET
$30.00

INCLUDES:
GENERAL ADMISSION
COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST
COMPLIMENTARY PARTY FAVOURS

DINNER PARTY TICKET
$100.00
TAXES AND GRATUITY FOR DINNER NOT INCLUDED.

INCLUDES:
GENERAL ADMISSION
3 COURSE DINNER
COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST
COMPLIMENTARY PARTY FAVOURS

PARTY BEGINS AT 9:00PM | DINNER SEATING AT 9:30PM

NEW YEARS EVE DINNER

STARTERS

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP, GRANISHED WITH MOREL CHIPS & TRUFFLE ESSENCE

OR

BABY ARUGULA SALAD WITH FROSTED WALNUTS, DRIED CHERRIES, APPLE CRISP, AND CIDER VINAIGRETTE

MAIN COURSE

SQUASH & ROASTED GARLIC GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER & SAGE

OR

RACK OF LAMB WITH BALSAMIC GLAZED SWEET POTATO & ROSEMARY JUS

OR

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST SUPREME WITH PEARL ONIONS, DOUBLE SMOKED BACKON AND CREAMY TARAGON SAUCE

OR

CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH SEARED SCALLOPS, MARINATED FRENCH BEANS, CILANTRO PESTO POTATO PUREE & CITRUS BUTTER

DESERT

CRÈME BRULE FLAVOURED WITH LAVENDER AND HONEY

OR

MILK CHOCOLATE & BAILEY’S TART WITH MINT BAILEY’S ICE CREAM

DOORS FROM 9:00PM – 4:00AM
FOR BOTTLE SERVICE AND DINNER RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 416.929.7169

Boxing Day with LITTLE LOUIE VEGA in Toronto!

Dancing Shoes only! Eat a huge Christmas dinner because you’ll be dancing it off the very next day!

Location: MARO – 135 Liberty Street, Toronto
Atmosphere: Upscale & Stylish
Attire: Casual Chic: fashionable attire is required.

Garage 416 in association with Uniq Lifestyle, Mystery, Milk. & Boogie Inc. present:

BOXING DAY – LITTLE LOUIE VEGA!!!

Born in the Bronx, “Little Louie Vega” is the Miles Davis of dance music.  During his nearly two-decade long career, Vega has crafted some of the most ground-breaking singles in dance music history – The “Nervous” Track, “It’s Alright”, “I Feel It”, “Beautiful People” & “I Get Lifted”. Don’t miss this opportunity so see Louie Vega at one of his rare appearances in Toronto.

Louie Vega (NYC)
+ dj’s:
Rude Jude
Felix & Gani
Marko Bongo (on drums)

Reserve a booth by calling: 416.361.1880 Ext. 233

Doors @ 10pm / 19+

Tickets here

To get on the GARAGE 416 “$15 before 11:30” guest list email them with your first & last name.

40% to 70% OFF – Boxing Day to Dec 28th 2008

Clothing Sample Sale That You Should Go To:

A Jazz Affair on New Years Eve

Looking for something different on New Years Eve in Toronto? Go for an intimate jazz affair with International jazz artist, Toronto’s own Nick “Brownman” Ali. Get your tickets early, because this is an intimate venue with die hard regulars, great food, and top-quality entertainment.
Click flyer below for more information and to buy tickets.

The Art of Todd White Fits the Fashionable

Todd White is taking the world by storm. His instantly recognizable work has been snapped up by Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Larry King, Hugh Hefner, Vin Diesel, Drew Carey and Eric McCormack to name a few.

White began as a painter under the watchful eyes of his mother and grandmother, both accomplished artists in Texas. His first paying job as an artist, however, was at Warner Bros studios on the popular series Tiny Toons. White soon after became the character designer for the internationally renowned cartoon, Sponge Bob Square Pants.

The impact is apparent in his paintings; White’s “Rat-pack meets Picasso” style results, in part, from his desire to reveal his characters innermost thoughts and emotions on their faces.  His scenes of Nightlife, Hollywood, and Women indeed bring to life each character’s essence.

The artist was at the Liss Gallery in Toronto earlier this year, and now he has really picked up some steam in the fashion world.  Let’s hope you can get your hands on an original before his works sell for astronomical prices.

DREAMING OF A NAM XMAS – Party at Atelier Dec 18th, 2008

NAM Personal Management

An Event Not to BE MISSED!

Event Info Host:
Norwayne Anderson & Sunshine

Date and Time:
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 10:30pm – 3:00am

Location:
Atelier Private Club
508 King St West

More about Nam Personal Management here.

MUSIC BY SIAMESE2HEARTS

How to Really Make a Splash this Christmas or New Year

A Killer Gift With Thought, Even If You Don’t Drink

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The new site MyMoet is sweet, because it lets you bedazzle any Moet + Chandon bottle with a phrase in Swarovski crystals.  Great as a promotion gift, or to really impress that special friend. Design and preview your bubbly bottle for the upcoming holidays. For future reference, you can simply go here to order it.

Strange clothing that make you look twice…

Click on the pictures to visit the site:

Converse Extensions by Daryl van Wouw: How do you remove your shoes without removing your "pants"?

How practical is this "Hood Thong"? When will you show the thong part?

Joey Negro at the Windsor Arms Hotel – Dec 20th, 2008

SMIRNOFF® is transforming Yorkville’s original boutique hotel (Windsor Arms) for a red hot night.  It’s all part of Smirnoff’s global series of events that have previously touched down in cities like Paris, Moscow, London, Shanghai and New York.  The normally off limit parts of the hotel – including the hallways and secret rooms – will be open for party-goers to explore.

This event features Joey Negro the UK’s most successful and longstanding soulful house DJ, plus the following guest artists…

• Pete Simpson
• The Colour Me Funky Orchestra
• Felix & Gani
• Deepgroove
• Addy
• Neno
• Anthony D’Amico

Advance tickets are $20 + applicable service charges. Ticket price goes up to $30 at the door.

Date:  Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 9:00 PM

For Bottle Service Booth reservation email “Cazmier”, and a valid ticket to the event must be purchased first.

Crowd: House-music lovers with excellent fashion sense.

Will it be worth it? Watch the video and see for yourself.

CLICK ON THE FLYER BELOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS:

Secret Rooms, Music, and a Red Night Experience

A Mackage Coat Fits The Fashion Forward Woman

Mackage is a Quebec, Canada success story.  Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy are the design duo behind this label.  Having started their fashion careers at the young age of 20, their talent, eye for trend- setting looks, and attention to fit and detail, continues to impress all.

The Mackage line is well-known to fashionistas in Canada and US for its durability (you do get what you pay for) as outerwear and for fantastically cut leathers. Mackage has no age.  It is made for the fashion-forward, svelte woman. The line is renowned for creating silhouettes that are sexy, sleek and highly  sought after.

We at W4W Toronto own several jackets and coats by Mackage, and as they get more loved up every year, they look and feel even better.  They are a Canadian label that oozes style.  An edgy, yet classy alternative to the oh so staid winter coat and the superior tayloring and fit make a Mackage purchase worth every penny.
Check out all their gorgeous outerwear on their website.

Buy:  If you can get to Montreal you’ll save up to 50% off after Christmas up until June.  Otherwise wait for Holt Renfrew and Aritzia to have their January sell-offs on Mackage items.

Chanel’s Toronto Fashion Show Helped a Great Cause

Chanel presented the Karl Lagerfeld cruise collection with a fashion show that replicated an event held in Miami in May.  It marked the designer’s first major Canadian runway show in 10 years, and served to benefit the SickKids Foundation.

More than 600 guests attended the Chanel fashion show at the Direct Energy Centre’s Heritage Court on November 30th to benefit HealthyKids International, a new initiative by the SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for Sick Children, dedicated to improving children’s health around the world . Mafalda Caruso, CTV’s executive director of special events, worked with the luxury retailer to replicate the presentation of Karl Lagerfeld’s 2008-09 Chanel resort collection, which was held poolside at Miami’s Raleigh Hotel in May.

There was a live auction for Chanel vintage items, of which the highest bidder reportedly paid $40,000 for a 1955 Chanel purse!  The show included 35 models, six of which were local, and what looked like the entirety of Chanel’s 2008/2009 cruise collection.  A runway-length pool of blue, six inches deep, was erected in the middle of the dining hall, and topped with a meandering black path similar to the one in Miami. Projected blue ripples floated across enormous screens on the walls to give that watery, poolside “Miami” feeling.

The models wore knitted beach cover-ups with curved sleeves, pastel-striped swimwear, pink tie-dye logo T-shirts, jackets pairing vinyl and tweed, and one stunning white dress that had the midsection material removed to revealing a bed of red roses. Just watch the show on Chanel’s site and you’ll get the idea.

Pictures from BizBash

SALVAGE CLOTHING SALE – 50% OFF TRENDY SWAG

CONTACT INFO:

King Street Location 416.850.8227 577 King St.W. Toronto, Ont. M5V 1M1

The best wines under $10 at the LCBO

Ten of the current favorites.  Spend liberally, your guests, and your taste buds will thank you.

Last year, our government controlled LCBO came under fire for its increasingly pricey stock, including bottle surcharges. This holiday season they have stocked the shelves with brand new libations priced under $10.00.

$9.55
LA PUERTA 2007 SHIRAZ (Famatina Valley, Argentina)
The New World crossover style combines Aussie lusciousness with the peppery, smoky flavours of the Rhône.

$9.90
FINCA FLICHMAN 2007 MISTERIO MALBEC (Mendoza, Argentina)
From a star winery in Mendoza, this young gun over-delivers with malbec’s characteristic floral–wild berry fruit wrapped up in smoky oak and minty sage notes.

$7.80
ROCCA VENTOSA 2007 TREBBIANO (Abruzzi, Italy)
This terrific buy shows what huge strides are being made in southern Italy, where native grapes are undergoing a renaissance.

$9.95
CONO SUR 2007 VIOGNIER (Chile)
Viognier is a spicy floral variety rooted in southern France, but the organically minded winemakers at Cono Sur have fashioned a stunning example for under $10.

$9.95
MONTALTO 2007 PINOT GRIGIO (Sicily, Italy)
Sicily’s southern, sunny climate has delivered a very ripe, fleshy style of pinot grigio with flavours of honey, peach and fresh bread.

$9.15
TOLLO 2005 COLLE SECCO MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO (Abruzzi, Italy)
Montepulciano grapes deliver big wines; this one also has a long finish.

$7.10
CASAL THAULERO 2007 SANGIOVESE (Abruzzi, Italy)
You can buy a case for under $100, and you should, because you’ll go through it quickly. Full bodied, soft and spicy on the palate.

$7.95
DUNAVÁR 2006 MUSCAT OTTONEL (Hungary)
Modern winemaking has revived the quality of muscat ottonel, a central European grape variety that had virtually disappeared from the LCBO’s shelves.

$9.95
CONO SUR 2007 MERLOT (Chile)
So well made for so little money. Part of this tasty wine’s secret is the cabernet and syrah in the blend. It’s fruity and mellow enough for all tastes but has stuffing, as well.

$9.95
MASI 2007 MODELLO DELLE VENEZIE (Venetia, Italy)
One of the best whites under $10 at the LCBO. Blends garganega (the soave grape) with pinot grigio and pinot blanc to create an aromatic white.

Check them out in detail at the online LCBO product search.

Save up to 80% off Bench, MEXX, and more – Nov 29th & 30th

Start your Christmas shopping for the discerning people on you list at this Slavin sale.  Quality, fit, comfort, and classic styles are the buzz words.  We love Bench sporty, and trendy clothing – great fit, well made, and now on sale at ridiculously low prices.  Pick up Mexx designs on the cheap for office, and holiday party wear.

Take a friend, arrive on the first day…early!

John Legend…VIP….Afterparty – Fri Nov 28th, 2008

Join W4W Toronto at the Guvernment’s “D’Luxe” lounge for the official John Legend afterparty.  Mr. Legend will be there schmoozing the crowd and he may even sing a song or two.  RSVP was limited to the first 20 people reading our blog and responding.  They are in, and you’re not.

Time and Place

Start Time:	Friday, November 28, 2008 at 11:00pm
End Time:	Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 3:00am
Location:	THE GUVERNMENT – D’Luxe (aka the Drink)
Street:	132 QUEENS QUAY EAST

UPDATE: Post party pics:

A Reason to Party on Thursdays This Season…

Never a disappointment, schizophrenic Cheval is steadily proving to be a consistent party spot – once you get on the guestlist and arrive early (or at least KNOW somebody at the door)!  Every Thursday will be a different fashion event.  This Thursday, pre-shop at MODA and save $20% off, see their fashion show, and party at Cheval all in one evening.

Very worthwhile; the music is hot, and so are the people.

The Music That Moves Us…download it free!

What do we listen to?  Anything that has a really good beat, something we can dance to.  Not techno, not hard rock, nothing that requires the ingestion of large amounts of drugs (or even small amounts) to appreciate.  A mix of rock, rap, hip/hop, house, a little reggae, and perhaps even small doses of soca infused into a hot set by a knowledgeable DJ can really move a crowd.  And if it moves the crowd, it will move us.  Our favorite DJ’s who play these fabulous sets are DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), Samantha Ronson, and Toronto’s very own Chris LaRoque.  At the end of the night if we still haven’t gotten enough of a musical fix, there is always the afterparty for all the beautiful people at RAW UNDERGROUND from 2a:m until 7:30a:m on a Friday or Saturday.  At RAW you can hear everything we are giving you on our free download.  Yes, download 24 of our favorite tracks for free here, while the link lasts.

Happy listening!

Linda Loudermilk – The Eco Conscious Designer’s Style Offerings

Linda Loudermilk is passionate about the earth and its people, and she is making her mark on the eco-movementwith stylish products that inspire people to “think about the world and how we can make it a better place for all inhabitants”.

Many years ago she began researching and experimenting with products that were sustainable while still modeling on the runways of Paris.  What Loudermilk discovered was a world of design that could be blended with eco-responsibility in an practical, yet exciting way.

She trademarked the term “luxury eco™”, becoming the first designer to create a luxury+eco lifestyle brand under one umbrella.  Guilt-free organic fibers and eco conscious fabrics are what her line of clothing are all about.

We love Linda Loudermilk’s Fall 2008 Collection

A sexy lace dress, fitted black suit, and an event dress.  Makes all those hours in the gym and watching
what we eat totally worth it.

Not available in Toronto, but you can get it in Quebec:

La Vie Sportive

600 Bouvier
Quebec, G2J1A7
Canada

Phone: 418-623-8529

CRYSTAL 09 NEW YEARS EVE AT THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM

NEW YEAR’S EVE FALLS ON A WEDNESDAY THIS YEAR AND IT’S
TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR PARTY DESTINATION…

Guaranteed to be a unique New Year’s experience. Plan ahead, plan early, and purchase
your Royal Ontario Museum New Years tickets ASAP to ensure entry.  This party promises
to have a more mature, “sophisticated”, and stylish party crowd.  It will be where the
Rockwood Monday’s, Lobby Wednesday’s, Ultra Friday’s, and This is London Saturday’s
crowd go to ring in their New Year.
This event will sell out, as will many of the NY Eve parties W4W Toronto will recommend.
Don’t be a last minute girl and then get stuck partying with the lackluster bar crowds.  They
don’t know how to dress, or dance and you’ll bring in the New Year with some schlep talking
your ear off.

Music: Classics, House, R&B

Why We Love Winter in Toronto…

Yes it gets cold in Toronto, but not colder than a New York winter, and certainly not as blustery cold as Chicago.  So with that in mind, the night life never ends for those willing to step out in their stylish best.

We love winter in Toronto because we get to wear fabulous looking coats, the following being prime examples.

Flattering, warm enough, and practical for getting in and out of the car.

…and deliciously sexy shoes and boots that set off any outfit

Bring a couple pairs to the club, so that you can switch up when your feet start hurting!

…and of course they are all in your basic black! The only color for winter that matters.  These pieces are worth the money, because you will able to style and profile in them for several winters.

So get them here:

bluefly.com

luxury-shops.com

net-a-porter.com

frockonline.com

endless.com

brownsfashion.com

viecouture.com

Join NAM Models and Ultra Supper Club for the Launch of Quantum Of Solace – Nov 14th, 2008

Quantum Of Solace @ Ultra Supper Club

Put on your version of a tuxedo, and stilettos boots and Join ULTRA SUPPERCLUB and

NAM Models for the launch of the new 007 film, Quantum of Solace.  Enter to win a

trip to Britain at www.ultrasupperclub.com/bond

What We Want Right Now – A Nixon Watch

A Nixon Chalet style watch to be exact.  It’s the little things that we obsess over once it catches our eye, and commands our attention.  That’s what takes a product from an object – to object of desire.

Locations in Toronto:

BOATHOUSE
316 YONGE ST.

BOATHOUSE
25 THE WEST MALL

The 2nd Annual Green Gala: Midnight In The Garden

The Green Gala: Midnight In The Garden

The second annual Green Gala will once again feature 10 of Canada’s top fashion designers each creating 3 outfits made from sustainable fabrics, coming together in a memorable fashion show. Our first Gala was labeled the “Greenest Fashion Event in Canada”, and we will once again be taking great measures to reduce our eco-footprint and lay claim to this title with this year’s theme “Midnight In The Garden”.

From the cosmetics and hair care products used on models, to our printing process, food and beverages, décor elements, lighting and energy source, The Green Gala aims to inspire other event planners to lighten their footprint, while at the same time shining a spotlight on the potential that sustainable fabrics have to make evening wear and couture clothing.

The event will be bolstered by a silent auction, live performance by Tara MacLean, and will also feature media personalities and celebrities modeling the clothing on the catwalk! This year’s event will be hosted by MuchMusic VJ Hannah Simone.

See event highlights for more details.

Presenting Sponsor Samsung, committed to environmentally sustainable business practices, will be accepting old cell phones at the event. Recycling cell phones reduces greenhouse gas emissions, keeps valuable material out of landfills and incinerators, and conserves natural resources. Be sure to bring your old cell phone in for safe and environmentally friendly disposal.

Guaranteed Seating available (limited tickets) $85 – SOLD OUT
Advance General Admission tickets are $75 – online sales is now closed.
Limited Tickets will be sold at the door for $100.

Sat, Nov 8th, 2008

To see highlights from last year’s Green Gala please click here.

Venue

This year the event will be held at Fermenting Cellarin the Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, building # 6 and #7, Toronto ON.

Designers

Thien Le
Project Runway Canada winner Evan Biddell
Zoran Dobric
Nada Yousif
Carrie Hayes
Eugenia Leavitt
Jason Meyers
Aime Luxury
Damzels in this Dress
Thieves

Celebrity Models

City TV’s Anne Mroczkowski
City TV’s Liz West
Cosmo TV’s Jacqui Skeete
SUN TV’s Tara Slone
The Hills After Party host Jessi Cruikshank
Fashion Television’s Mary Kitchen
Jazz artist Larra Skye
Recording artist Lily Frost
Rogers TV’s A Greener Toronto’s Host Candice Batista
Fashion expert Moe Kelso of CBC’s Steve and Chris Show

119 Corbo – One Stop Shopping for the Fashionista on the Go

Linda Perisa’s store stocks: Demeulemeester boots, five-inch stilettos by Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney slouch boots, Lanvin bags and necklaces, Miu Miu bodysuits, stretch-leather leggings by Haider Ackerman, and Rick Owens coats.  And these are only the the beginning of your adventure.

119 Yorkville Ave, Toronto

Click on the picture below to go to their site.

Trend Watching: Eliseo Shoes

Eliseo Shoes are not in stores yet, but I could easily see this designer’s artistically hand-painted shoes on the runways of Betsey Johnson, Gsus, Heatherette, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.

Usher’s Official After Party at This Is London – Nov 8th, 2008

Usher is performing in Toronto at Kool Haus, and the after party promises to be a sexy affair.  The One Night Stand Ladies Only concert tour kicked off this weekend in Atlantic City.  For this tour, Usher has been given a fashion makeover by DSquared2 with clothing ranging from super crisp tuxedos, to a silk robe and slippers!  The promoters of this event at This is London say he is going to be hosting it.  That remains to be seen.  However, with DJ Chris La Roque spinning Mash Up House, R&B and Rock, you are guaranteed to have a great time!

Toronto DJ - Chris LaRoque

Contact TIL to get on the guestlist here

The promoters of Ink Media here

UPDATE:

Usher came through Ultra Supper Club on Saturday in a lumberjack shirt and hoser beanie-hat.

New Louis Vuitton Bags & Essentials at eLUXURY.com

Authentic LV.

Launched in June 2000, eLUXURY.com is the premier online fashion retailer, offering designer apparel and accessories, beauty and children’s collections, and an exclusive Louis Vuitton boutique.

Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of travel. What started as a family business has expanded internationally and is now the symbol of elegance and refinement. Timeless and prestigious, Louis Vuitton has constantly evolved and adapted to become the world leader in luxury.

Currently, eLUXURY ships strictly to the contiguous 48 U.S. states, plus Alaska and Hawaii.  Shipments to international destinations and U.S territories (such as Puerto Rico and Guam) are unavailable.  Howver, if you are flying to New York and have a good friend who will recieve your shipments, eLUXURY will save you money on LV products.

Halloween Pics in Muzik Nightclub’s VIP – Nov 1, 2008

Yes the party was a day after Halloween ended, but who cares?  Halloween at Muzik is a party for the grown and sexy. Thousands of people in costume, dancing and having a good time can’t be beat.  W4W Toronto was there, and here are some of our favorites. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/msjag

Parasuco Jeans Warehouse Sale – 1st Dibbs on Nov 5, 2008!

One location only.  Get there on Wednesday and get what you want before everyone else makes off with the best of the best.  A very worthwhile sale to go to if you are into extreme Xmas gift buying.

Elizabeth Arden: Free Gift With Purchase of $38+ at The Bay

Elizabeth Arden freebies.

Now through November 16 you can get a Free Gift with your $38+ Purchase of Elizabeth Arden product at The Bay.

Here’s what the gift includes:

With an Elizabeth Arden purchase of $38 or more, you’ll get a gift containing:

• Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (15 ml)
• Prevage Anti-aging Formula packet (2 ml)
• Deluxe Compact with Duo Eyeshadows, 2 Lip glosses and 1 Cheek Colour
• Ceremide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black, (3 ml)
• Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Spray
• Deluxe Makeup Brush
• All packaged in a fold-over clutch
  And your choice of either:
  • OPTION 1: Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Lotion in SPF 15 (7 ml) and Intervene Pause & Effect 3-in-1 Cleanser/Exfoliator/Primer (50 ml)
  • OPTION 2: Ceramide Plump Perfect Moisture Cream in SPF 15/30 (15 ml) and Ceramide Purifying Cream Cleanser

While quantities last. One per customer. No rainchecks.

BRANDED BOUTIQUE – Sale – Oct 30th to Nov 3rd, 2008

Sale Starts Thurs. October 30th to November 3rd
(Open  11AM-7PM DAILY,    SUN 12-5PM)
161 Spadina Ave (Lower Level)

EXCLUSIVES!
Laguna Beach Denim – Bullzeye – The only store in Canada selling

Christian Audigier’s newest line Paco Chicano and Crystal Rock.

Romeo and Juliet – Limited edition Don Rebal T shirts –

Troy – Morphene Generation  and Truth by Grace.

Fashion Cares Now Coincides With Halloween

Fashion sCares, the Halloween Edition 2008.

The 22nd annual gala (in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto) Fashion Cares, aptly called Fashion sCares is set for Saturday, November 1, 2008.  It will be a Halloween-themed extravaganza “imagine Haute Couture meets Halloween meets Paris is Burning and you’ve got an idea of where we’re going,” says Michael King, the 2008 Chair.

Fashion Cares is a mecca for the cross-dressing, ambi-sexual, freakazoid.  To be a straight married person in this context, one would wonder if you somehow go yourselves lost.

This years show promises a marked difference from the one that took place in May 2008 at the ill-equipped Distillery District, and left many in attendance dissatisfied, chilly, and confused.

The event returns to the Metro Convention Centre and the $125.00/person tickets can be obtained here.

• Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction starting at 8PM

• Show (Starts at 10PM)

• After Party at Metro Toronto Convention Centre

• Access to the After Party at Circa at a discounted rate

Fashion sCares After Party at Circa

Update:  PARTY PICTURES and VIDEO1, VIDEO2

Halloween Costumes and Christian Louboutin

Running out of time to make your Halloween ultimate costume?  Never fear, there are enough party stores in Toronto to give you what you need.

What about the ultimate fantasy costume?  What if you got a dominatrix outfit and paired it with these Christian Louboutin killer heels?

The super stiletto heel, dominatrix spikes, and polished black leather are the hottest item not available in time for Halloween, and not for those without celebrity and financial status.  The Rodarte Christian Louboutin’s were featured in black, gold, and white (all with the trademark red soles) during Rodarte’s 2008 fall fashion show.  No word on when they will be available online if at all, but one can only dream of the possibilities of next year’s Halloween outfit.

I’m sure Ms. Jackson already has her outfit together!

JJ rocks Christian Louboutin's For Rodarte

Looking forward to Muzik’s Halloween Party Nov 1, 2008.

Muzik by twilight.

W4W Toronto is no stranger to Muzik nightclub.  We have continued to enjoyed the ambiance, energy, and aura of exclusivity, month after month at this surprisingly busy venue.  We are looking forward to spending a VIPish Halloween at this massive complex, and bringing you an update (or at least pictures).