2011 Here we come!

Here is my plan for the new year, educating you on all the things you have missed out on that Calgary and surrounding area has had going on (well some of you, I know some of you have heard of or attended a few of these). So many fabulous events happening in the new year I can't wait to ramble on about and then some.

Here is a peek of a few key events coming up in 2011:

FHNB: Fashion Has No Borders @ The Big Four Building March 26th
www.fashionhasnoborders.com
This is an event you won't want to miss, mark your calendars people. This is no Calgary tradeshow, it's and event like you have never seen. And it's all things Fashion! Designers if you are interested in a space at this event, contact me at sabrina@sabrinamay.com

Portobello West: Fashion & Art Market - Fall 2011

www.portobellowest.com

I have some plans for this event this year to rock your socks off. This market has been around for 3 years now in Calgary, but we took a small break in the fall because we have been making some fabulous upgrades for all of you and we are so excited to come back with a bang in the fall of 2011. Designers & Artists, contact me if you are interested in being a part of the show at sabrina@portobellowest.com

Alberta Fashion Week  - Spring & Fall 2011
Watch for dates and location at www.albertafashionweek.com

Western Canada Fashion Week (Formally Edmonton Fashion Week) - Spring & Fall 2011
Watch for dates and location at www.edmontonfashionweek.com

Lethbridge Fashion Weekend
Watch for dates ad location at www.lethbridgefashionweek.ca/

Make It: The Handmade Revolution - Spring & Fall 2011
www.makeitproductions.com

The Art Gallery of Calgary: Artwear - November 2011
www.artgallerycalgary.org/fundraisers/artwear/

Market Collective (through out the year)
Watch for dates at www.marketcollective.ca/

Also a quick plug to my Calgary Fashion Meetup group, if you are not a member, you should be. That is where I keep a calander that posts all things fashion and exclusive fashion events for members only happen as well. I have a big year planned for that group, so check it out and get involved.
www.meetup.com/CalgaryFashionMeetup

Now I have already given you tones of events going on and I could go on, but I won't. One because some of the fabulous events coming up I can't talk about yet. And some I haven't even been announced yet, but doubt fret, I am here to keep you all posted. I will also be recapping some of the events from when I attended them over the last year, to give you an inside look at what to expect at these events.


Now enjoy your evening tonight, rock in 2011 because it will be a great year! Cheers to you at midnight!

Your Fashion Insider,
Sabrina May

Calgary Fashion & Art Supporter: Eleven Eleven Boutique

Here we go, first blog post. I have been dying to get my blog up and running for over a year. But I am one to make sure things are done right. So here I am finally just diving in to make things happen. By this time 2011 I am hope to see hundreds of followers that I was able to touch and spread the word to. This blog will consist of many events, but also those industry insiders that I have the pleasure of working with so often.

Calgary is so rich in talent and I can't shout it from the roof top loud enough! (hence why I am in PR, ha ha.)

So first up to rave about is one adorable boutique, Eleven Eleven,  located in Kensington just across the street from the Old Ant Hill Fabric store, (which btw is where Market Collective hosts their fantastic markets that shine a light on locally talented artists and designers.) 233 - 10 Street NW. 

This fabulous little spot is not just any clothing store, it's a store that only carries Canadian designers. Yup Yup, you can shop for POUT Clothing, Cherry Chic Designs, Savage Grace Designs and so many more... (yes I was kinda biased just now and only mentioned Calgary designers there,  FTR lol)
There is also an art gallery, Resolution, upstairs.This place is full of art and fashion fun.

So with such a great spot to stroll into the next time you are in Kensington, shop local, shop Canadian.
You should also note there are some fabulous Art parties that occur at the Gallery, and now they have recently added to their schedule some fashion parties supporting the local clothing lines they carry in store.

Here are a few photos from their first fashion party:

Photos Provided by: Zev Abosh of PhotoArt4U

From the Top Left: 1. Makeup Artist, Kada Issa 2. Me, with Savage Grace Designs Jeweler, Lina Oprea & BF 

3. Some Random People 

Bottom from Left: 1. Belly Dancer, Donna Haris 2. Model, Nadia Bakurova, 3. Eleven Eleven Store Owner, Andrea Walker 4 & 5 More Random people 

 This party was on November 11th, 2010. The night Valrie Powell got to show off her newest collection for Cherry Chic Designs.

Designer Valrie Powell is new to Calgary (originally from Winnipeg), Powell embraced a little of our western tendencies and gave it a modern twist to it. With a capri jean that had a one leg chap design to it.
Powell was also understood that we are not so "cowtown" anymore, we are moving fashion forward and she showed us some sexy shinny leather tights paired with a great high collar fitted grey jacket that I wanna add to my closet!

Even though she may be new to us in Calgary, she has been in the industry in Manitoba for some time.  So be sure to keep an eye on her upcoming collections and start shopping at Eleven Eleven today for pieces of hers to add to your closet.

Photos Provided by: Zev Abosh of PhotoArt4U

Left: Model, Heather Brittany & Designer Valrie Powell, Center: Model, Via McCormick 

Now see, did you know about this party? You might not have, but you could have. Besides this little party that Eleven Eleven hosted there are many more to come, in particular on January 21st, 2011. 

Photo Provided by: Ruby Ellen Designs
Taken by: Jeremy Goertz  

Eleven Eleven is hosting a launch party for  Ruby Ellen Designs that is showcasing her spring collection, now being carried in the boutique.

You probably have seen this designer, Ruby Johnson, show her great bridal collections of Ruby Ellen Designs on the runway at Alberta Fashion Week for two seasons now. But many of you may not know she also spends many hours custom designing dresses afor customers out of her studio.

Now Johnson has a whole new RED collection that she will be sharing with us at this launch party. Will I be there? Of course... Ruby will be making me something fabulous to wear for the evening. Can't wait!

Question is, will you be?

Ruby Ellen Designs - Spring Launch Party 
January 21st, 2011  7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Eleven Elven Boutique
233 - 10 Street NW


Your Fashion Insider,
Sabrina May