Cozette

I met up with a few friends in Trinity Bellwood on Thursday for some early evening drinking, including Roy who wore a hand beaded necklace pouch from the Philippines.

Miles sporting a custom head wrap from South Africa.

Emilia and Electra

A few of us then headed to the Vice photography show at 47 Gallery, but it was tragically anticlimactic (minus the above outfit). The exhibition was supposed to go on until 11pm, but they decided to shut it down at 10pm when the liquor ran out. I was so disappointed, when I arrived at 10:15pm. As if liquor has anything to do with the dissemination of art. Damn hipster parties!

Late night G&Ts made up for earlier annoyances though!

Lady bikers in tow, I headed to The Junktion for a group show at the nameless gallery (3109 Dundas St. West).

My girlfriends Michelle and Adria were bartending in the basement, but the liquor didn’t flow long before a troupe of cops shut the place down. As if G20 wasn’t bad enough, now they’re disturbing our private spaces for discussion and debate!

Chasse Gardee shoes, now and forever

In all fairness, the license only went until 11pm, but this weekend’s massive police force should be focusing on the summit and not peaceful, creative spaces.

Having had my fresh beer snagged away, I decided to finish the night back downtown with my childhood friends, including Gibson and her lady love Caitlin.

Another night, another shawarma.

Another Thursday, another series of art events. The evening started at Propeller Gallery for the opening reception of P.S. Art Out Loud, an exhibit featuring the work of eleven graduating artists from the Toronto School of Art.

My very good, very talented friend Gwyneth Fischer unveiled a powerful piece about restriction, physical and emotional. I’m so proud of her!

The later part of the night was spent at 52 McCaul for the opening of Creative Type II, a typography exhibition that explores the importance of linguistic signifiers in visual communication.

Gallery owner/curator Lisa Martin served the most wonderful cupcake hors d’oeuvres. Looking out into the gallery, it was as if someone had flicked a paintbrush over the crowd. Colourful punctuation floated across conversations.

Danielle, Sarah and Erin were all smiles

Be sure to pick up this week’s issue of NOW, featuring Briony Smith of blogTO and model Sarah Miles

lost+found and STAcKED are presenting a vintage menswear event this weekend. Tonight was a wine and brouse opening, but the pop-up shop will also be open 12-6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Cream Tangerine Cafe is hosting the event, a cute sunny spot below The Great Hall at Dovercourt and Queen.

Leah Gust of lost+found in an adorable Le Petit Beret by Danielle Suppa

Erin Anderson of STAcKED in a show stopper sequined blazer. The image doesn’t do her glass beaded lapels justice.

Headed out with Rocky and Jordan for drinks at Lit Lounge, a great two level bar/art gallery with nightly DJs in the East Village. The people watching was great and the drinks were cheap, which is all a girl can ask for.