Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival - Toronto

Last Friday, North America's largest free South Asian festival, Masala! Mehndi! Masti! kicked off their 10th anniversary year.  The festival ran for the entire weekend on the Exhibition Grounds and featured a marketplace, live performances, film festival and food vendors.  It was the perfect summer night to grab yourself a big heaping plate of butter chicken and naan and take in a traditional song and dance show at the Bandshell.  This is why I love Toronto so much...

HUG Pool Party Update + Contest

Tickets for our hugTO Pool Party + Networking Event on Sunday, August 15 are almost 50% sold out so make sure you get yours soon or enter our contest to win a free pair.

Here's how you can win:

1. Enter HERE
2. Then 'SHARE' on Facebook the link to this event - http://www.tinyurl.com/hugcontest4
OR
3. 'TWEET' - I wanna go to #hugTO Urban Pool Party + Networking Event http://tinyurl.com/hugcontest4 @hipurbangirl

One lucky winner will be chosen at random on Monday, August 2 at 11:00pm and be contacted via email.

Good Luck!

We are also very excited to announce that we'll be giving away amazing door prizes from the following sponsors (so remember to bring business cards for the draw)!

• Arbonne - Organic Skin Care Prize Pack
  
• Shop Bicyclette - $50 Gift Certificate
  
• Booty Camp Fitness - 4 Week Booty Camp, Cute Pink Wristbands + Water Bottle ($180 Value!)
  
• Dermaglow - Prize Pack worth $120
  
• Fashion Assist - $50 Gift Certificate
  
• Frizz Ease by John Frieda - Gift Basket
  
• Marie & Natie Cosmetics - Prize Pack
  
• Mill St. Brewery - Prize Pack
  
• Moroccanoil - Hair Styling Prize Pack
  
• Mott's Clamato - Caesar Kit
  
• Panago Pizza - Prize Pack

(Click directly on link to go to sponsor's website.)

Courvoisier Exclusif Event with Matchstick

Pass the Courvoisier! Busta Rhymes definitely had part in making Courvoisier a household name. But it was local marketing company, Matchstick who really served it up in a unique and different way last Tuesday at the fancy schmancy Park Hyatt in Yorkville.

Divalicious 2 Feat. Shop Socials

Divalicious is next Thursday and The Hip and Urban Girl's Guide is stoked to be one of the media sponsors for this fun-filled night!  If you still haven't bought your ticket, make sure you do because you definitely don't want to miss out on this event!



About the Divalicious Experience:

• $5 featured Divalicious Martinis
• FREE Diva Services: Make-up applications, Hair touch-ups, Mini manicures, Nail gem art, Mini massages
• Shop fabulous local designers and diva-fied brands in the Shop Socials fashion closet
• Shop local business vendors
• Live fashion show, hosted by Shop Socials and featuring the Kittens!
• Free giveaways and door prizes from numerous DivaGirl Sponsors
• Free dance demos including: chair lap-dancing, salsa and bollywood workshops throughout the evening
• Live dance entertainment from DivaGirl Entertainment
• Live DJ music, food, sweets & treats
• Opportunity to mingle with 200+ other Divas!

Date: Thursday, August 5 at 6pm - 11pm Venue: The Roosevelt Room, 2 Drummond Street
Click here to purchase tickets online for $25. (Save $2 when you enter "divalicious" discount code in the checkout.)


Lisa and I will both be there!  So make sure you come over and say hello.

HUG and The City

Happy Monday!
Each week we filter through many events to bring to you a shortlist of unique things to do in and around the city. So check back each Monday and we'll make sure you always have something to look forward to throughout the week!


Tweetgasm
> The first Tweetup of its kind. Dance, drink, eat and meet!
Date: Mon, July 26
Venue: Gladstone Hotel


The Black Eyed Peas Official After Show Party
The Black Eyed Peas concert is in Toronto this week.  Muzik keeps the party going...
Date: Tues, July 27
Venue: The Muzik Garden


Pillow Fight League
> OMG pillow fighting is the hottest new sport and these are not the typical girls that you would invite for a sleepover!
Date: Sat, July 31
Venue: The Garrison

bodyFood

I'm a lotion junkie.  So for me, slathering on luxurious sweet smelling lotion after my morning shower does wonders to waking me up! So you can only imagine how delighted I was when I discovered bodyFood, where they design custom scented lotions!

Earlier this month, I visited Irene in her boutique shop in Liberty Village where she created a unique blend just for me. Irene uses real essential oils and explains the therapeutic value of each.