Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:08:37 +0000

Well, I'm back in Vancouver from a two-month trip to some of the most fashionable cities on the planet...New York, Paris, Berlin and London to be more specific. I'm happy to be home and will be posting here much more often from now on!

As I try desperately to clean out my inbox and RSVP to all the events I've been invited to over the next month or so, here is one that I'm looking forward to:

Scout Boutique (152 East 8th Avenue @ Main) is holding a holiday fashion show on Friday November 20th featuring Mad Men inspired designs from Stop Staring as well as holiday wear from local designer Sweet Soul. In addition to this, the show will feature international creations from Paris, London and Italy along with oh-so-glam corsets and accessories from Vancouver's own master corsetiere Melanie Talkington at Lace Embrace Atelier.

The event starts at 7pm with wine and cheese and 15% off all in-store merchandise. Fashion show will begin at 8pm, following which a live DJ will play til' late.

For more info contact Nicole Stewart PR at nicole@nicolestewartpr.com or check the Facebook event listing here.

Producer/performer Crystal Precious is well-known for her trademark curves and incomparable stage presence. Mixing up her favourite combo of 80's flavoured satire and true vintage glam, the self-declared Queen of Sass slips effortlessly from classic golden-age tributes to old-school jams by incorporating smooth vocals or hip-hop stylings to her burlesque numbers. Also a full-figured model for Sweet Soul Designs, Bodacious and Bon Bon Style, she has danced in nearly every venue in the city, toured the US and has booked shows for underground cabarets, corporate events and television spots. Her production company, Precious Productions, is co-presenter of the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and has produced the Sweet Soul Burlesque shows since the troupe's formation in 2003. Check out Crystal's website here.