Vincent’s 8th Annual Dress for Sucess Donation Drive

Start date: October 26, 2018
End date: October 27, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Vincent- 444 Preston Street
Charity | Fashion | Ottawa

We are hosting our 8th donation drive for Ottawa's Dress for Success Organization! We want you to get into your closets and find pieces that don't serve you any longer that are gently used, in-season and interview ready. This gives you a chance to not only give back to their community but also receive a discount on your purchase on donation day only.

Dress for Success helps underprivileged women get back on their feet by coaching them to become financially independent and developing a career. One of the ways they do this is outfit their clients in appropriate clothing for a job interview.

What to Donate

Gently used, clean, in season interview ready Fall coats, blouses, blazers, pants, skirts, new nylons, shoes and handbags. They are also in need of deodorant, jewelry and accessories. All sizes are needed! For a further guide on what to donate go here.

How to Donate

Your donations can be folded in a bag or in hung in a garment bag. Come to the shop on Friday, October 26 or Saturday, October 27 and drop off your donations we will bring them to Dress for Success for you!

Get Back

After you have cleaned out your closet this is a great time for you to shop! You are armed with what you are missing for the season. As a thank you for your donation we offer a discount on regular priced merchandise during the event only. (some exclusions apply) This is your only chance to get a discount in season while your size is still available!

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Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show

Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show Fashion Blog
Date: November 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: The Fieldhouse- Carleton University
Fashion | Ottawa

The Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is Ottawa’s largest sale of vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry and designer vintage. The event is known for both the quality of the vintage clothing as well as the sheer quantity that appears on the show floor. The event attracts the crème de la crème of vintage clothing retailers who will offer everything from gorgeous vintage bridal dresses, to vintage Chanel handbags to swinging sixties jewelry.
Manager Knoll says “Some people used to think that the event was all about “dressing up” in vintage fashion – but after fourteen shows, consumers know that they will find amazing vintage garments to compliment their everyday fashion style. Searching through the inventory of vintage retailers from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa is also just a lot of fun!”

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Merivale Vision Care Trunk Show

Merivale Vision Care Trunk Show Fall 2018 Ottawa
Start date: October 22, 2018
End date: October 23, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Merivale Vision Care
Charity | Fashion | Free | Ottawa

MVC's annual fall trunk show is a 2 day event this year!

This year we are bringing in some AMAZING frames lines we don't normally carry! So be sure you don't miss out on the exclusive selection and wild deals. Frame lines will include Glossi, Vanni, Munic Eyewear, Derapage, and Nature Eyes. Read more about each of these amazing line.

This year, proceeds from each trunk show purchase will be going to Operation Come Home, a fantastic and local charity that aims to act as a liaison between runaway youth and their parents/guardians. The amazing work that they do provides at-risk and homeless youth with services to make positive changes in their lives. To read more about the work they do check out http://operationcomehome.ca/

If you have any questions let us know! We can't wait to see you then!

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