VALTER MENDES CAPTURING PERFECTION AT ITS BEST!

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The Works of Valter Mendes

Valter is a Toronto based photographer who shoots a range of photography always attempting to highlight the best of human life. All of his life he has been inspired by images in movies, art, literature and magazines. Specializing in portraits (babies, children, families, couples), engagements, lifestyle, events (wedding showers, graduations, parties, corporate meetings, etc.), fashion and personal, artistic projects.

mendesphotography.com exhibits work which has grown and flourished over the years and is a collection of photographic moments captured using variable styles. Each photo has been taken with a dedicated and an unwavering passion for photography.

Ever since Valter handled his first camera, he has been passionate about photography. He takes great satisfaction in crafting professional photographs of all types of subject and enjoy the spectrum of challenges that photography provides, from lighting a food still life photograph, to arranging a group portrait or deliberating on the ideal viewpoint for a cityscape.

For Valter, photography truly is an art form. It is a way of expressing what he visually see's through the lens and capturing a unique moment that someone else may have missed or wasn't able to see in the same light. His work allows you the opportunity to relish that missed moment and truly captures the "art of emotion".

http://torontomomnow.com/2011/best-toronto-portrait-photographer-valter-mendes/

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www.mendesphotography.com
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Locus 144 and Canada's Beauty Network are proud to present the February show, Quiet Vintage. Along with a special guest DJ, Locus 144 is offering $5 Bar Rail, $6 Beer & $8 for Red/White Wine drink specials all night long as well as free parking throughout the stylish Liberty Village neighborhood.

Fashion Thursdays is a huge fan and supporter of Canadian talent and a strong believer of giving them the recognition they deserve . There is NO ENTRANCE FEE for this event so please come out & support these talented designers/stylists and creative teams that join them.

DESIGNER:
KATHARINA MIOR

Totally Waisted! Corsets is a one-woman high-end business that specializes in reproduction hand-made corsets, alternative bridal gowns and accessories based out of Canada, in the heart of Toronto's famous Fashion District, Queen st. West.

Each corset order is place individually so her full attention is on your garment. Orders are taken between October-March of each year. She only take a maximum of 4 bridal orders per year. Please inquire specifically about your order.

Only the finest materials are used; coutil is the base strength fabric, and fashion fabrics are always silks, cottons and natural fibres. All laces are either imported directly from Solstiss or vintage and antiques found through careful sleuthing. Delicate and fine hand-finishing details are employed; flossing is never done by machine. All regular patterns are hand-drafted from years of experience in drafting for different body-types and fitting tightlacers safely and comfortably. All historical patterns are hand-drafted or reproduced from antiques in my personal collection.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Totally-Waisted-Corsets/151424920839

http://www.etsy.com/shop/totallywaisted

STYLIST:
LAURE MITCHELL

Founded in Spring 2012, One-Off: Curated Vintage Apparel provides vintage clothing, footwear and accessories that celebrate fashion, history and community. No novelty items here. The One-Off exclusively selects vintage pieces best suited for modern life.

Owner and Curator, Laure Mitchell, an Art History graduate and stylist, spearheaded the One-Off out of a desire to provide an alternative to high-cost and low-quality high street fashion.

We live in a finite world but produce, buy, and dispose of clothing as if we didn’t. Although mass production and outsourced manufacturing are our modern reality, they are not our only options.

The social, political and environmental incentives to buying second-hand are mounting. The One-Off is proud to provide recycled and refreshed vintage apparel with a particular focus on local, Canadian made pieces of quality and style.

The One-Off aims to innovate the vintage experience by presenting the collection in a cohesive way, in the vein of high-street retailers. Vintage clothes. Modern styling.

Laure is a bona fide vintage ambassador and is eager to convert the
modern buyer, because they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
http://www.facebook.com/theoneoffshop

KEY MAKEUP ARTIST:
HEATHER DUBOIS

Award-Winning Freelance Professional Makeup Artiste with a passion for making her valued clientel look & moreover Feel Beautiful! Always vivacious, classy & memorable. With her outgoing, positive & professional attitude, she enjoys excelling as a Makeup artist in what she calls "This gift I call my career in a very rewarding industry". She continues to work closely with reputable brands as Dior, Nars in fashion, film, television, theatre. From costume designers, actors, models, producers & directors, to photographers, designers, PR firms, CEO's & fellow Makeup Artists, Heather has worked with industry leaders to bring their visions to life either on screen or on the runways.
Always over-achieving wherever possible, simply because she truly is "a perfectionist at heart" with a penchant eye for detail. She describes her goal is to ALWAYS reach a higher level of expectation. In reaching this, Heather diligently strives to do one more thing:" what takes precedent above all....is to create a fabulous memory. Because people might remember what you say...but they Never forget you make them Feel. C'est Moi xo"

http://artistrydubois.ca/#Home

http://www.facebook.com/Artistrydubois?fref=ts

HAIR:
DARICK GANGARAM

DMG Designz was created and founded by Darick Mohammad Ghannie-Gangaram (or Darick Gangaram). At the early age of 12 he discovered he had a talent, to create things by just looking at a picture. He learned how to transform a person, with hair and make-up and give them confidence everyone should have. Getting his mother ready for any event become a hobby for Darick, His
mother is his Queen and he loved making her feel like one. But he never expected people to notice her hair and make up, but they did. That is where the questions started “Who got you ready, you curls are still in and you look fabulous.” His mother told them that her son did, and everyone was shocking wondering how a 12 year old can do this with no training.

Darick also known as DMG has an eye for things, he would look at a person and know how to make them look like a star. Then the word got around and now 8 years later DMG was created. DMG entered the industry working for another established make-up artist, but she tried stealing his technique and belittled him. That’s when he created DMG Designz with his friend Neelam Saini in 2008, and it has bloomed to where it is today. Struggling to show people his talent, he kept networking and people kept talking about him. He did multiple events for free or without pay just to show people what he’s got. DMG is believer of the saying “Just get your foot through the door.” Now his work is being featured in magazines and in multiple fashion shows around the GTA and Montreal.

People started noticing DMG is not only hair and make-up but also a trained choreographer. Darick and Neelam both have a solid dance background, they used these skills to create different looks at photo shoots and be able to take an average girl and make her into a model. DMG was a teacher at Lets Dance Studio Mississauga and for many events in the GTA, being the choreographer for Miss Kohinoor International, Miss Pakistan World, Candles of Hope, St. Augustine’s Fashion show and many others. Darick created the term “are you DMG approved!” to show pride in everything he does, he will tell you when something does not look right, and he lives for the compliments of his clients after their event. Teaching you your best angles and different poses for the camera is something DMG does for all of his clients, already included in their services.

http://www.dmgdesignz.ca/

PHOTOGRAPHER:
CHRIS PIENEMAN

Our very talented photographer will be shooting our event & capturing all the wonderful MEDIA pics. A multi-talented man who brings his passion to life & shows his endless ability to tackle it all. Very happy to have him part of our TEAM!
http://fitmedia.ca/

PHOTOGRAPHER:
KAREEN MALLON

Electrafire Studios is a photographic design company with a fresh and urban twist to turning photos into art. We bring talented artists together to assist you create and capture the exact look you desire.

http://www.facebook.com/ElectrafireDesigns/info
http://www.electrafirestudios.com/

NAIL ARTIST:
VINCE TRAN
Spend a day at Allure Nail Salon & Spa located in Barrie, where the pampering never ends. We offer our guests an extremely comfortable environment where our guests can feel relaxed and at home. We pay attention to every detail to treat our special guests with exceptional advice and services individually tailored to suit each personal need's performed by experienced technicians.

http://www.beautyallure.ca/

LASH ARTIST:
MARYAM GHANY

Welcome to “MyLash Canada”™, where Eyelash
Extensions are our passion!

Our skilled team of technicians have been dedicated in
the fine art of Eyelash Extensions since 2009. All of our
Lash Stylists and technicians undergo extensive training.

Our “Core Values” is based on the belief that our
customers are “Royalty”! We take the time in each and
every lash applied with personalized care and perfection.
Our team is committed to your needs, we strive to build
relationships. We guarantee once you try us you will
leave with the most flawlessly beautiful set of Eyelash
Extensions and you will never go anywhere else!

Our mission at “MyLash Canada” ™ is providing the
highest degree of client service in a professional and
unique setting to our clients. We are committed to
performing exceptionally high standards as well as
continually striving to improve ourselves in the areas of
education in our skill. We continually search the industry
market for the finest eyelash products in order to provide
our clients with the utmost in the beauty care experience. To ensure you have the “MyLash Canada™ Experience” we provide on-site beauty services.

Maryam, Owner, Master Lash Technician & MyLash Canada Manager
Founder of “MyLash Canada” ™ Maryam Ghany is a licensed Esthetician since 1999, and has been specializing in Eyelash Extensions since 2008. When she first heard about this exciting new technique, she immediately knew she had to be involved, continuously searching for solutions to enhance her own lashes. Maryam took the training course, and received her Advanced Certification. She is highly sought after for private training by several students looking to learn from one of the most “hands on”, experienced, and caring professionals in the industry. Since starting her own business in March of 2010, it has grown and evolved into an evolutionary experience with an exceptional team of technicians!

http://www.mylashcanada.com/

We look forward to seeing you all at this amazing event!