Vickie Laliotis hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. She is an Edmonton-based fashion writer and the founder of popular style blog adventuresinfashion.ca.
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On the town
Event: A French Toast to Women
When: Sept. 13
Where: Old Timers Cabin (9430 Scona Rd.)
What: A charity brunch hosted by Two Bears North in support of the E4C Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre.
Featuring: A silent auction, delicious brunch prepared by Red Seal chef Tiffany Sorensen and live entertainment, including performances by Edmonton’s poet laureate Pierrette Requier, the Good Women Dance Collective, Two Bears North, and many more.
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Event: Italia with Gusto
When: Sept. 17
Where: David Morris Fine Cars (17407 111th Ave.)
What: A second-annual fundraising event in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
Featuring: Wine tastings selected by Vinomania’s Gurvinder Bhatia and WineQuest’s Susan Giacomin, decadent finger foods created by Edmonton Meals on Wheels’ Red Seal chef Robin Cheverie, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment.
Photos: Social Seen Sept. 19
Edmontonians were out in all their finery at the Italia with Gusto and French Toast to Women events last week.
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![Shannon Scott, left, and Cassandra Kirkland at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Shannon Scott, left, and Cassandra Kirkland at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Mike McGinn, left, and Tera Johnston at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Mike McGinn, left, and Tera Johnston at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Fauza Mohamed, left, and Dorothy Pinto at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Fauza Mohamed, left, and Dorothy Pinto at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Jean Watt, left, and Janice LeLacheur at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Jean Watt, left, and Janice LeLacheur at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Lindsey Graham, left, and James Acheson at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Lindsey Graham, left, and James Acheson at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Karen Pacheco, left, and Carla Pipella at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Karen Pacheco, left, and Carla Pipella at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Rachelle Dubeau, left, and Carmen Schmidt at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Rachelle Dubeau, left, and Carmen Schmidt at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Tara Cawson, left, and Mike Cawson at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Tara Cawson, left, and Mike Cawson at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Claire Chapman, left, and Anika Gee at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.]()
Claire Chapman, left, and Anika Gee at A French Toast to Women on Sept. 13 at the Old Timers Cabin.
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![Kathryn Howden, left, and Bill Howden at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Kathryn Howden, left, and Bill Howden at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Elliot Tondu, left, and Brittany Tondu at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Elliot Tondu, left, and Brittany Tondu at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Diana Ziorio, left, and Antonio Ziorio at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Diana Ziorio, left, and Antonio Ziorio at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Ian Vik, left, and Trena Vik at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Ian Vik, left, and Trena Vik at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Dave Macdonald, left, and Jolene Hackett at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Dave Macdonald, left, and Jolene Hackett at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
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![Tara Cawson, left, and Mike Cawson at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.]()
Tara Cawson, left, and Mike Cawson at Italia with Gusto on Sept. 17 in support of Edmonton Meals on Wheels.
