Purse by Cha Cha.
Designer finds
There are always fantastic deals to be had at ENDZ, and now is no exception. If you’re looking for a coat to get you through the rest of winter, peruse the racks of chic options from quality brands including Jones New York, Perry Ellis and Utex tagged at $59 to $79 (regular up to $400).
Also check out the kids and adult hoodies in thick American cotton for $9, various winter hats and gloves — most less than $10, plus jeans and yoga pants less than $20. Stock changes regularly and sells quickly, so don’t delay.
Where: 1930 Queen St. E. (In the Beaches).
Brunch and shop
This Saturday, stylistas should make sure to head over to the Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. W.) for the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s Guilty Pleasures brunch and shopping event — part of Winterlicious. Enjoy a dreamily delicious two-course brunch with dessert, as well as preview more than 15 booths spotlighting the clothing, jewelry and accessory collections of 15 local designers, before the sale is open to the public at 2 p.m.
Reserved seatings for brunch are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available via the Drake at 416-531-5042.
Watch for an inspired medley of wearables by Rosa Costanza, GreenShag, Boutique Elan, uber-cool bags by Cha Cha, sterling signature pieces by Jennifer Reilly Jewellery and plenty of other goodies.
Go to www.fashionincubator.com or www.thedrakehotel.ca for more information.
Girl Friday deals
Starting tomorrow and running through to Monday at both store locations, the Girl Friday “Crazy Sale” promises to live up to its moniker with prices slashed to move.
Items from past seasons are tagged at $5 to $50 each, while current fall/winter stock is all 50 per cent off regular prices.
Expect to find feminine lovelies from Naughty, Nougat from the U.K., Dish jeans (known for celebrating the booty and rarely on sale), Signal, Mimi & Coco, Ca Va de Soi and plenty of other stylish temptations — all going for a song.
Where: Girl Friday at 776 College St., 416-531-1036; and at 740 Queen St. W., 416-364-2511.
Nathalie-Roze Fischer
Nathalie-Roze Fischer is an accessories designer, writer and DIY enthusiast. Visit her online at www.nathalie-roze.com or at her indie shop/studio in Leslieville (1015 Queen St. East).
