Dress for Success

You are all fashion lovers, that is why you  read this blog. So I know you have many items in your closet that just sit there and go unused. Now there is a consignment option, I do have big love for that option I can even list a couple of my fav spots for it. However that will be another blog post another day. Today, we are talking about an alternative way you can pass on those great pieces that can be reused by someone who would absolutely treasure them and make a difference in their life.

Dress for Success changes the lives of Canadian and New Canadian women by outfitting them with clothing for employment. They give each client an average of 5 outfits - 20 to 30 articles of clothing - including shoes and various accessories. The clothes and accessories are meant to provide the client with a complete quality wardrobe for interviews and ongoing employment. Their professionally trained Personal Stylists offer a 'by appointment only' one-on-one service, in which they work together to choose attire that will best fit the client's needs and individual style. This in turn is a win win for not only the client but for the Employment Agency as well!

Can you imagine how amazing you would feel if you had such an opportunity for such amazing support if something happened to you, and you needed a leg up to get your career on track! Take that feeling and give back to the so many women in need of these clothes. And I don't mean the ratty Tshirt you work out in the gym in. The items they are looking for are articles that are no more than 3 years old, so they are dressing these women with clothing that can last them another 3 years or more and also improve their confidence. You can't do that in the wrong '80s no no blazer.  

So ladies, I encourage you to go through your closets and donate some business attire that can help make a difference in another deserving woman's life. And don't think you need to fill a garbage bag. Even just a few pieces can go a long way. And FTR, coming from someone who used to manage a consignment shop, please don't roll it in a ball and through it in a bag. Help them out by bringing in on a hanger or something. 

For more info go to their website: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/calgary

Follow them on FB too: https://www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessCalgary

If you are interested in volunteering for them, there is a link on their facebook page too. 

Or you may even drop by their Dress for Success Calgary's BIG Grand Opening! event happening tonight at Southcentre Mall (in the center court) 

Your Fashion & Art Insider,

Sabrina May

The SOS Masquerade & Fashion Show

I always appreciate a fashion event that is there to raise money for charity. The work and effort that goes into an fashion event is of countless hours. So when I see the many people who come together to volunteer their time to help an event happen for the need of others, it's so great.

Such as this upcoming event The SOS Masquerade & Fashion Show. Not only do you get to have some fun and dress up for the occasion (because who doesn't love a masquerade party!) you also are giving back to a worthy cause.

This events choice of charity, SOS Children's Villages, an independent, non-governmental social developmental organization which has been active in the field of children's needs, concerns and rights since 1949. The SOS Children's Villages makes it possible for orphaned and abandoned children to be part of a family once again by providing homes and family-based care.

Seeing the names of Olga's Fabric Lane, Viola Designs, Ivy Rose Designs, Bronte Robertson, Cayley Rio Designs, Shae Barry, Couture Gown Studio, Fashion Calgary, Q-Haute Restaurant, and Sheer Image... all makes for a great line up too. Can't wait to see it.

Tickets are a really affordable price too! So with that being said, that gives you the opportunity to support  this organization even more in other ways possible. Their goal for this event is to raise $3500. Let's help them reach that goal! 

For Tickets $20:
Order Online @ http://sosmasquerade.eventbrite.ca/ or
email @ sostickets@kw-designs.ca or
call @ 403.629.1313

Your Fashion & Art Insider,

Sabrina May

Where is Fabricated?

Okay, okay the cat is out of the bag now and I can finally talk about it. Fabricated. Yes, we all thought it was about to slap us in the face with another fabulous show this spring. But let me tell you how fabulous takes time ladies and gents. And Fabricated wouldn't do it any other way, but fabulous. However what we* have coming for the fall is going to knock your socks off! Details on that I can not reveal...yet. But I can say it will be soooo worth the wait.

So stay tuned, be sure to follow, and be ready for a show you haven't seen in this city yet!

Twitter: @getfabricated
Facebook: facebook.com/GetFabricated
Website & Blog: getfabricated.com

*Yes I said "we", because yes I am a part of the Fabricated team this year and so proud to be. Such a great team of creative and passionate people working their butts off to bring you some incredible fashion on a silver platter.