HeyDoYou: July 2009

Looking for the Grown & Sexy Caribana Weekend???

After we jump up in the sun at the Caribana Parade the ladies of heydoyou will be enjoying the evening at Chic Chinoise and are inviting all of you to come!!!

Not ur average Caribana party and sold out 2 years in a row, Gown & Sexy will be exactly that complete with fashion show, Caribana boutique & Toronto's A-list clientele.

Hosted by Mark Sparks (former Calvin Klein Man-of-Steel)

Co-Hosted by Mr. Caribbean Canada 2008

Co-Starring Mr. Phantastik

Music by Agile (2009 Stylus DJ Award Winner)

Find ticket information below:

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Caribana Essentials: PARTY TIME!!

So it's that time again. Every one's running around getting their "fit" for this weekend, others are trying to decide on which events to go to. There's sooooo many that it's really hard to narrow it down, but the following events are looking pretty damn good!

Event #1

Ever since I moved here, I always hear about how "Toronto does it big".... I've come to learn that doing "it big" means a variety of things. Whether it be your unmatched effortless "swag", or how many people you're rolling with, how many bottles you're popping etc. Granted you'll have a few that use that phrase/statement loosely, but that post's for another day. lol

Amongst those that just say that their "doing it big", there are those that are really DOING IT BIG"... So it's only right the first event I bring to your attention for this Caribana Weekend be...

"BIGNESS"

MAXAMUS ENTERTAINMENT presents Little X's 8th Annual Caribana Event. This event will be hosted by none other than Little X, starring Big Boi from Outkast and Young Dro.

Music will be provided by:

NYC's, DJ Cipha Sounds

Skimpy Boy

4Korners

DJ Wikked

Fyah Kid Steenie

Location:

11 Polson Street

Polson Pier (Formerly the docks)

Enforced dress code: SEXY, COOL, & CLEAN

Admission: $40 advance Tickets. If you don't have tickets click here

Check out the official "Bigness" Evite here!

To view ticket outlets click here

For more info visit: www.maxamusent.com

Event #2:

"make sure you step your fashion game up and come correct!" this brings us to the next Caribana event...

WELCOME: To Toronto: To Caribana: To the Life

One of the most talked about ladies in the industry Ms. Amber Rose and friends, will be hosting WELCOME, this Friday at Level+Suite 106+ Wetbar: 102-106 Peter Street

Hosts:

Amber Rose

Future the Prince

Trixx(MC)

Other celebrity friends t.b.a

Music provided by:

Future the Prince

D'Enforcas

Dj John J

Black Reaction

Dj Capone

Dj Spoonz

Infinity Sound

Dress code:

Ladies AND Gents... "show Ms Rose that flyness exists in TO!"

With a capacity for 2500+ this is gonna be HUGE!! There's THREE levels at this event! Who doesn't like variety!!!

Early bird tickets are in stores now for $25, $30 Regular, and more will be sold at the door. (I've been to Spexxx's events, don't wait to buy tickets at the door! The line-up is retarded by 11pm! Trust me. Get your tickets now, and GO EARLY!!

For ticket locations click here

Event #3

For the ladies....

"Beautiful Women... Classy Venue... DJ Lissa Monet... Where else do you want to be?"

Cum Play With Me

This Saturday August 1st, the people that brought you "Beautiful Desire" and "Live Your Dream" present, "Cum Play With Me" at Toika Lounge:471 Richmond Street.

Oh and IT'S FREE BEFORE 11, $10 on guest list, and $15 all night after. A Caribana party that's free before 11??? Do the math.

For more info, email: dreamtaylor416@gmail.com

Event #4

And last but definitely not least, this Sunday August 2nd; Wayne Warner will be bringing together "Toronto's quintessential Tastemakers in celebration of Caribana 2009" at...

TASTEMAKERS: Hennessy Caribana "Lifestyle" Edition

HENNESSY Proudly Presents: TASTEMAKERS: A Party For Those Who Shape the Flavour of the World! this weekend at THIS IS LONDON: 364 Richmond St W @ Peter

This party is said to be for "those who set rather than follow trends. A crowd pleaser without being a crowd seeker. Someone who is ready for today, and plans for tomorrow. Exudes positive energy and knows what time it is without looking at their watch!"

Advance Tickets on Sale now for $35, get them early!!

For more info contact 416-279-0100 or email wayne@warnerlifestyle.com

Peep the full event details here

Look out for Belvedere Vodka Presents: Mr. Warner's AWWA Summer Boat Cruise on August 16th!!!

Dress code: "Strict Upscale Dress code catering to the sophisticated nightlife connoisseur..."

So there you have it guys, pick your poison!!

xoxo

Bella

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Tix Giveaway!!!

That's right!!! I have two tickets to Ontario's largest music festival of 2009; 1000 Islands Music Festival this August 13th, 14th and 15th!!! Tickets include access to the camping area.

Tickets are first come, first served so get at me A.S.A.P!!

Email: formula.by.bella@gmail.com

You don't want to miss this event!

It's the one and only S-N double O-P, D-O double G!!!

I know you love these guys!!

this event is going to be off the CHAIN!!

Akon!!

Look out for heydoyou's recap of 1000 Islands this August!

xoxo

Bella

Shoutouts to E1 Ent!!

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Ponyo

Ponyo the goldfish princess who longs to be human, I can relate

Ponyo (pronounced Pond-Yo) is the cutest movie that is coming out AUGUST 14 from Disney. I am so very excited because I am a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki(Spirited Away)! The girl looks just like the little girl May from Totoro, which my mom swears is me. So I guess I can be Ponyo too. The movie came out last year in Japanese and will be coming out this year in english. The voice cast includes Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett and a whole slew of young Hollywood.

The film tells the story of a baby goldfish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus) who desires to be a human, and gets her wish. She runs away from her home in the sea and befriends a five-year-old human boy named Sosuke (Frankie Jonas). Other cast members include Tina Fey, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin and Betty White.

Watch the trailer:

I think I kinda look like her, what do you think?

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Dawn Okoro

Born in Houston, Texas, Dawn Okoro holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Her artwork incorporates photography, collage, and ideas from popular culture.
Okoro's work was most recently on exhibit at the 2009 Texas Biennial.

http://www.dawnokoro.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/dawnokoro

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iSkin Vibes FX

You know you are a fashionista when you just simply have to personalize and accessorize everything you own. For those of you know who about me and Blackberries - you know that it's a love - hate relationship. I love them and they make my life so much easier but I have also been careless and lost.. um .. 6 of them this year :( Anyway... I am with T-Mobile now with my Blackberry Curve and I am determine to put in the work to make this one stay!

To show my Blackberry that this time it's gonna be different and I really am going to try, I even got him a brand spanking new Vibes FX case from iSkin. The case is super snug and not like those wobbly silicon ones. There truly is a premium look and feel with this... loves it. You can get it for the Blackberry Javelin, Bold and Storm - so far. They come in 4 different colors and I think I have to rename my Blackberry GrapeJelly starting.. Today!

You can get iSkin products at any Apple store, Target and of course iskin.com

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Essensity x Schwarzkopf

Calling All Girls About Town!

Introducing ESSENSITY and the City ~ a free, limited time, chic and unique salon experience exclusively for you and a girlfriend from ESSENSITY and Schwarzkopf!

Indulge in VIP treatment in style! Get pampered with a complimentary and relaxing wash & style, natural-ingredient-inspired beverages, makeup touch-ups and a photo-shoot, as well as customized ESSENSITY samples and an exclusive colour offer for your next visit to further your ESSENSITY experience. Grab your BFF and join us!

When: Select Mondays, August through October 2009

Where: Five Participating Salons in Toronto

SOLO BACE

860 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario M4W 2J1

416.962.4250

AFIF SALON HAIR & BEAUTY

2485 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H6

416.488.2161

VANDERTOL SALON & SPA

2156 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario M4S 2A8

416.440.0572

ENRICO SALON & SPA

468 Eglington Ave. West

Toronto, Ontario M5N 1A5

416.482.8055

TONY CHAAR SALON

11 Hazelton Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M5R 2E1

416.920.9965

Book Your Appointment: www.essensityandthecity.ca

Be the first to know about special offers and tell all your friends about ESSENSITY and the City:

Become a fan on Facebook: ESSENSITY and the City

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"You'll Never Look a Black Man the Same Again!"

We have the pleasure of being the first blog to introduce you to the 'Secrets of a Black Boy'. Toronto's own playwright/actor Darren Anthony gives us a direct look into the minds of black men with his debut show. Brother of Trey Anthony, playwright/producer of box office hits ''Da Kink in My Hair' and 'I am Not a Dinner Mint', discovered his own writing abilities while being surrounded by these.

Theatre for people who don't like theatre; 'Secrets of a Black Boy' reaches and emerges with a new generation of theatre go'ers. Experience in child and youth work gave Darren Anthony ideas to sort through his personal mind. After reflection and discovery arose... 'Secrets'. The workshop sold out all four scheduled performances and were held back for an additional two shows.
We as a young, urban society can recognize characteristics that define "us". Entertainment that we can all identify with, from gun violence to interracial dating, Trey Anthony Productions delivers quality theatre experiences while discussing the diversity of Canadian culture for the urban male. Darren Anthony is opening our minds and has dared the young, urban community to be entertained!

The Music Hall will house 10 shows running from September 23rd to October 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at The Music Hall Box Office at (416)778-8163, online at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ or at the door.

Check out the links below for more details and information:

http://www.secretsofablackboy.com/

http://thesecretissafe.blogspot.com/

THE SECRET IS SAFE!!!

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FiDM's Finest

Upgrade your white shirt + jeans combo with suspenders! Get this look from...tillys

Get this look with JBrand skinny destroyed jeans!

Get a bite of this... Backpack with teeth, love it. I found this one online too :E

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Frugal Fashion Week

This past Thursday, July 23rd , frugalista's gathered on busy Queen Street West to celebrate the debut of Toronto's Frugal Fashion week, organized by the lovely Gillian Downes of GDPR.

FFW consisted of a series of inspired events including a street-long shop crawl, midnight madness sale at 69 Vintage, a delicious brunch, silent auctions, guerrilla fashions shows that featured clothing from a variety of stores including two of our favourites: Fashionably Yours and Brazen Hussy and much much more.

The first fashion week of its kind, FFW partnered with commercial communities in order to meet the consumer need for retail incentives and creative shopping outlets. This four-day long event kicked off with the Frugal Fashion Week Media + Industry Launch event at noted boutique, Chasse Gardée; where guests enjoyed a variety of hors d'oeuvres, as well as FFW gifts from talented jewellery designer Melissa Clemente.

On Friday July 24th, The Social; one of Queen West's most notorious hotspots, set the stage for FFW Official Launch Party, where Frugalista's mixed, mingled and danced the night away, while models walked the runway (The Social's bar top) wearing designs from 69 Vintage. Fun times!

Frugal Fashion Week checked into the Drake Hotel on Saturday, where Frugalistas enjoyed a delicious 3-course brunch, created by the Drake’s gracious staff, as well as engergy-packed gift-bags, featuring items to help frugalistas get through a day of serious shoppring. After brunch, frugalistas hit queen street west with one goal in mind: to shop! Unfortunately mother nature wasn't too accommodating as it poured like crazy soon after :(

The week ended with Lazy Sunday: A day for strolling through the neighbourhood while enjoying the galleries, bars, restaurants and boutiques. Sunday was the frugalistas' day to experience Queen Street West at their own leisure, and create their own Queen Street West shop crawl.

A few Shop Crawl Boutiques:

♥ 69 vintage

♥ Brazen Hussy at Coal

♥ Champagne and Cupcakes

♥ Chasse Gardée

♥ Fashionably Yours

cute and tasty!

Gorgeous Sandals/Slippers... All Handmade!

Feesk by Fiona K

Elegant designs by Melissa from Frederick Prince

some of the silent auction...

Tara and David of UBU

Stunning Hand-dyed Silk Scarves by Haiasi

Ladies of dermalogica

More of the silent auction

Promise to Repeat

"for the love of vintage"

Ladies of Twin Souls Designs

For more pics of FFW, click here

A portion of the proceeds from FFW will be donated to Windfall; Canada's only new clothing bank. They distribute donations of new clothing and other basic need items through partnerships with over 90 social service agencies in the G.T.A.

I had fun, it's too bad it rained, I really wanted to see ALL of the fashion shows.

Maybe next year!

xoxo

Bella

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1000 Islands Music Festival!

1000 Islands Music Fest is here!

Ontario's largest musical festival of 2009, will take place this August 13-16 at the Dingham Farm located at 15 Pykeview Drive, Gananoque, in Leeds and 1000 Islands, and I'm gonna be there!!!

The organizers of this awesome event are a proud to confirm a lineup of artists totaling over 50 million albums sold, countless nominations, as well as countless Grammy, AMA, Juno, MTV and Much Music Video Award winnings .

So here's how it's gonna go down...

The event kicks off on the Thursday evening (Aug 13th) with a celebration of the community, and will wrap up with a large fireworks display on Saturday evening. It's expected to draw crowds from all over Ontario, Quebec and upper New York State, bringing in an expected 15,000 visitors!

The organizers have made sure to assemble a roster of artists that have established world-wide success, as well as a great list of Canadian independent and major label recording artists. The location can accommodate over 30,000 people, camping for as many as 4,000, with TONNES of vendors, 2 beer gardens, and a VIP LLBO tent near the main stage.

Some of the confirmed artists are: Snoop Dogg, Akon, Simple Plan, Kardinall Offishall, Ten Second Epic, Faber Drive etc. For a full listing of the line click here!

Great Artists+ Great Food and Drink+ People from everywhere= FUN TIMES!

Look out for your chance to win tickets to this awesome event!!!

xoxo

Bella

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Factory Girl

Do you know the story of Edie Sedgwick? (April 20, 1943 – November 16, 1971) was an American actress, socialite, model, and heiress. She is best known for being one of Andy Warhol's Muses. Sedgwick became known as "The Girl of Year" in 1965 after starring in several of Andy Warhol's short films in the 1960s. I just watched Factory Girl, a movie based on her life. Wow. She died at 28 and because she really got caught up. Don't get caught up.

My favorite lines from the movie are:
"You are so scared to lose everything that doesn't mean anything" - which her boyfriend says to her when he's leaving the Factory. She realizes that was the biggest mistake of her life not leaving with him, and re-entering the world of Andy Warhol for the glitz and fun and games and drugs.

"I think sex is too abstract anyway" Andy Warhol said this and as weird as he was, he was really just not about definitions or any rigid definitions in any facet of his life. Think about that one. I also loved the part when her real friend from home, Syd, shows her the last pic he took of her before she left for the Big Apple - He asks her, do you remember this girl? She ran out of the cab sobbing. You need to have real friends in your life who are really really going to be there for you when the 'party' is over.

"So much more fun in NY since you showed up" is what Andy says to Edie when he first meets her. My take on this is that yes, you can always make someone else's world more fun, inspire them and be their muse. BUT don't forget about yourself and to look out for your own interests. Edie did not do that and consequently got caught up and destroyed her life. If you are looking for a good movie this weekend, you can rent this on NetFlicks