UpsideDive Showroom closed until Monday Sept. 29, 2008

A big apology to all our customers. The showroom will be closed until Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 as we are prepping for The Clothing Show this coming weekend, Sept. 26-28, 2008. We are still booking appointments, that will resume as of Monday. Please feel free to email us at upsidedive@gmail.com with any inquiries. And if you're coming to the show be sure to come by the booth to say hello!

The gang@UpsideDive

Upside of Fashion...Clothing Show Announcement!

We know we have said this once before but... shout it out out out!!! UpsideDive will be at the Clothing Show this month!!!!!

Toronto's Fall 2008 Clothing Show takes place at the Better Living Centre @ Exhibition Place from Sept. 26-28.
www.theclothingshow.com/

We have three tickets to the show to give away, so we’re holding a draw — and you could be a lucky winner. Each purchase made online at upsidedive.com from Sept. 11 on, will be considered an entry; no minimum amount is required. You can also enter by sending a question to Dora for her weekly advice column. Email her at dahlingdora@gmail.com

If you don’t live in the Greater Toronto Area, or will not be able to attend the Clothing Show, you can still enter for a chance to win a 10% off coupon for Upside Dive. With your email entry or in the comment field during purchase please make note if you're entering the ticket draw or the coupon draw. Up to five entries per person.

Contest closes Sunday, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. EST and the draw will commence shortly thereafter. Winners will be notified via email that day and must confirm by email(upsidedive@gmail.com

) or phone(416-546-3037) within 24 hours of the draw or prizes will be awarded to next drawn entry. Tickets will be mailed out promptly.


Good Luck! Hope to see you at the Show!

Oh and big big apology hugs for our lack of new clothing on the site, everything will be back to normal after all the chaos of the clothing show, thanks for your patience kittens!

Dahling Dora: OH-MY-GAWD IT'S ATHLETE'S FOOT!

Help Dora, I think I might have athlete's foot! How did this happen and what should I do?

Tortured Toes



Dear TT,

That is unfortunate, but first and foremost, I'm not your doctor. You should feel comfortable enough to go to your doctor when medical problems arise or at the very least for Ontario residents give Telehealth a call at 1-866-797-0000, TTY : 1-866-797-0007. But in the meantime let's learn a lil' about Tinea Pedis, most commonly known as Athlete's Foot.


In actuality the term is a disease, the parasitic fungal infection of the skin on the foot, most often between the toes. The fungi can lead to many similar diseases like tinea corporis on the body/limbs and tinea cruris better known as jock itch. The fungi that can cause it, called dermatophytes, happens when there is a concentration of moisture on the skin which then leads to build up of mold, or even yeast. The mold then grows into the skin causing irritation, skin flaking, and even cracking. It is highly contagious disease. Once infected, if quickly addressed there are many over the counter medications that can help treat it. Talk to your doctor or even your local pharmacist, they can tell you which product works best. For treatment and prevention good hygiene is most important. The fungus is commonly received from showers, bathhouses, and sharing of towels and shoes. Make sure after washing to fully dry your feet before you put socks on and wear flip flops/sandals in public showers/bathhouses. Change up your shoes from day to day and make sure not to change out of wet shoes promptly and to dry the shoes completely before wearing again. Best to wear open toe shoes/sandals or light weave/mesh fabric sneakers to alleviate moisture from your feet during long walks or working out. Athlete's Foot happens more often with men, but women can still get the disease. And it is the second most common skin disease in the USA, after acne. In modern day cases it's not a dire situation, just an large irritant. But it's still important to be aware of it.

Well I hope that helps TT. On a second note, the UpsideDive kids wanted me to mention that they inspect all their shoes and clean them as best as they can. But when buying second hand shoes be sure to clean the insides yourself with an anti-bacterial mild soap or even a light wash of rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. And a foot deodorizer or even baking soda can help to change the ph levels and keep feet dry.

With fall almost in full swing, we might have some more of this dreadful rainy weather, 'cept add in the cold factor, so keep warm and dry. Stop by Dark Horse, have a cup of coffee and some treats, and check out my new fall outfit, debuting this friday.

xoDDxo

Nesting...New Decor in the Showroom

new york mod litho print, $80












various artwork, $40-80


















starburst dinnerware, 5pc setting for $10 (12 settings available)


















gilded plaster mirror, $60


















sadler owl 4-cup/saucer & creamer/sugar, $32


















mid-century mustard arm chair, $175
missoni-inspired afghan, $65


















assorted german & canadian pottery/plastic pots, $15-75



















eiffel chrome-based coffee table, $200
lrg quebec pottery vase $75, lrg west german vase, $85































art deco desk lamp, $125

















brass wheelie record rack, $50

















danish teak table lamp, $75
















70s metal & faux wood barcart, $50


















60s bent teak-base coffee table, $250




































60s lime green arm chair, $150
vintage metal letters, $28 ea















50s art deco dresser, $450

Upside of Fashion...Oh the Delightful Drama!

I just adore women who wear big bold rings. Something about them just screams glitz and glam. These rings make me think 1920s jazz or flapper girls. The films and party photos of old hollywood glamour may have something to do with it.

I wanted to learn more about this mesmerizing band worn by the glitteratzi... so this is what I learned. The cocktail ring was popular in the 1940s and '50s, during the US prohibition, illegal cocktail parties were all the rage! Such a ring flaunted not only the fact that

one was drinking illegally, but also that one was doing it with style. Generally women would wear them on their pinky finger of their right hand, thus being referred to as right hand rings. The more precious stones, particularly diamonds, the more you stood out. Now a days, cocktail rings are usually sold in costume jewelry shops and are made out of faux stones. Your best bet to find a precious right hand ring is to ask your grammy or go to an estate sale (I know it's sad to think that you are buying off a dead woman but if not you someone else will, plus she would want you to wear it and pass on her style) I could see a whole room of Jacki-o Skeletons green with envy cause you got to have Aunt Judiths famous amethysts. Etsy stores may sell them all though I checked and did not find any I truly fancy. This fall season you better flaunt it like your drunk off illegal moonshine, not only at the fanciest of cocktail parties but on the street, in the park, and while sleeping. Wear them over gloves and pretend it's your coming out party everyday. Check out this site to find out more history of the cocktail ring. http://www.topazery.com/jewelry-periods.htm.

Upside of Culture...Happy 100th, Junction City!

Junction Arts Festival
runs to Sep 7. Check festival website for a full list of performers and times. Dundas W between Keele and Quebec. www.junctionartsfest.com.