On Set: With Celebrity Stylist Donovan Whyte

“On Set with Donovan Whyte” is a 3 hour seminar & 'on set' demonstration that provides emerging stylists and fashion consumers with an interactive look into the job of a professional fashion stylist. The seminar will be facilitated by noted celebrity stylist & fashion expert Donovan Whyte. Named one of “Toronto’s 5 Best Dressed Men” by The Toronto Star (Summer 2009) as well as Sway Magazine (Spring 2009) Whyte will be giving attendees a behind the scenes look into his numerous years of experience, working on set, handling the fashion needs of many (Celebrity, Print, Television & Film) projects."

This Seminar takes place Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Manifesto Studios {358 Dufferin St; Queen + Dufferin} Toronto, ON
Doors open @ 12:30pm *Class starts @ 1pm SHARP!*

Space is limited! So reserve your ticket now, click here.

{Above left} Donovan Whyte featured in Sway Magazine along with Sekou Sheriff Thiam ~ On working @ Toronto's Hotel Renfrew Flagship Store.

To view Donovan Whyte's work click here

PE Approved!

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche - This Saturday!

This Saturday, October 3rd is Toronto's ONLY annual overnight contemporary art festival, Nuit Blanche! Featuring over 400 artists' installations, at various locations around the city, the festivities are FREE and begin at 7 pm - 7am Sunday {Sunset - Sunrise}.

Being that I am a blood line renaissance woman (of Jamaican, Trinidadian, Canadian decent) I will definitely visit a couple of the installations in the city this Saturday. Particularly Zone A, is where my focus will be - supporting my Dad (Ras Stone's) Mas Hysteria (Where the Arts Come Alive in the Twilight Hour) project that he has completed along with a local art collective entitled The Six ah Wi (Ashley McKenzie-Barnes, Ato Seitu, Dayne Morgan, Tafewa Turner, Ras Stone).
"The Six ah Wi's art installation, MAS HYSTERIA, references "mas making" or masquerade. The exhibition presents a visual perspective on the evolution of masquerade (mas) in Trinidad & Tobago. Included in the installation are 35 life-sized wire sculptures, dancers in fluorescent costume, live music provided by a troupe of costumed steel-pan players and a photographic exhibition showcasing the process of creating masks, costumes and steel-pan music. The vibrant and energetic installation will be highlighted by the fact that the entire warehouse, where the installation is being held, will be painted completely black."
So come out & support! See you all there :)

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Event Map...

From Dusk Till Dawn...

Zone A - Downtown North - 52 projects to explore.
Zone B - Downtown South - 42 projects to explore.
Zone C - Downtown South/West - 36 projects to explore.

PLuSH Empress...Im now convinced T.O. City Never Sleeps!

Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor Hits Toronto!!!

What: Tyler Perry Stage Production The Marriage Counselor
When: Tuesday June 16 - Sunday June 21 2009
Where: Elgin Theatre

189 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
Show Times: Matinee and Evening
Where 2 Buy: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/
Phone: (416) 872-5555

Here is a sneak preview!

PLuSH Empress knows what she's doing and where she's sitting Saturday evening!

KRS ONE ~ Stop the Violence Movement In Toronto

KRS-One wll be in the Tdot as of today, through to the 12th of June!!!

He will be in Jane-Finch this morning then heading downtown for a town hall meeting at Toronto City Hall 6pm; committee room 2

(click to enlarge photo^ )

PLuSH Empress...says do the right thing!

Church Dress Presents...The Walking Catalogue

Grab your tickets and come out this Saturday to the Walking Caatalogue. PLuSH Paparazzi will be there!

Totem presents.... Tropacalia SS'09 Collection

See You @ Finer Things Tonight

A celebration for the finer things in life. PLuSH goes to Foundation Room.

Finer Things Evite from heydoyou on Vimeo.

You still have 4hrs left to get your ticket...just follow the post title link.

See you there!

PLuSH Empress

WHADFYL

What Has Architecture Done For You Lately? is an exhibit, book and global charrette series exploring the barriers to a popular culture dialogue on architecture: our associations. The exhibit, opening April 15, 2009 at the Design Exchange, explores the intersection of Architecture with economics, health, environment, society and equality.

Everything we do happens in a piece of architecture, but do we even know how to design anymore?

Architecture is related to almost everything we do, every part of society and every human interaction. WHADFYL creates the new vernacular around architecture as a social, global and as a universal issue. Exploring architecture through perceptions of success, equality, emotion, health and the environment, WHADFYL highlights the potential and the power of mobilizing global citizens as the architects of our legacy.

A few photos of the opening night...















Aisha Sheikh (2nd from left) is the truth!! Three words to describe her: creative, intelligent, and humble.
A quick bio stolen from OCAD Student press site...
AISHA SHEIKH graduated in 2007 from the OCAD with a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design. Aisha has received several scholarships and awards. The most recent include an Editorial Award and a Magazine Design Award from Applied Arts, and the Koskie Minsky Award of Excellence from RGD Ontario. Aisha has worked for top Toronto firms doing Environmental Graphic Design, and is presently working at Entro Communications. She has designed wayfinding, signage, and environments for hospitals, entertainment centres, educational institutions, and outdoor parks for clients in Toronto and around the globe. Believing strongly that design needs to have meaning and critical thought, Aisha is constantly designing work that is interdisciplinary, sustainable, and socially relevant.