The Shopping Bag: What to wear to the CAISA fashion show

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The CAISA Fashion Show is a spectacular event that showcases and promotes local dancers, designers and talent, and all proceeds are dedicated to raising money for the Children's Health Foundation.

CAISA features a new avantgarde theme in its performances and fashions each year and never fails to thrill its audience. The event attracts people from all over London and the GTA, and everyone dresses up for the occasion, so if you're going you don't want to be underdressed!

General admission tickets and VIP tickets get you a free entry into the London Music Hall for their after party and there will be many opportunities for selfies and group shots, so why not dress up for this occasion?

Your outfit for the CAISA Fashion Show should be avantgarde (to complement the theme) and edgy while still remaining practical since you will be out for the whole night. The doors of Centennial Hall open at 6 p.m. and if you're heading out to the Music Hall after, it will be quite a few hours in your heels, not to mention you'll probably want to carry a couple of things out in a stylish clutch!

CAISA is an occasion to dress to impress and a great way to bring out your inner avant-garde fashion side. The featured outfit can all be bought online, and it should arrive just in time to spare since the show is on March 15. The Nasty Gal Lightning Strikes dress (nastygal.com, $75.46) pushes the envelope with its almost backless nature and organza overlay that creates a sense of occasion to this outfit. When used properly in a garment, organza can look so romantic and edgy at the same time, especially in black, and Nasty Gal did it well in this piece. The high neck and plain front is a perfect contrast to the scandalous back.

Since you will probably be out and about for a few hours, the strappy Just Fab Birdie heels with a triple strap and mini platform (justfab.com, $39.95 VIP Price) will give you the right amount of support to keep going all night! The peep of gold in the platform ties in the use of gold detailing in the rest of the accessories. Since there are a lot bold details on the dress, the accessories are pretty minimal with more passive but pretty details.

The Katie bracelet from Let It Be Accessories (shopletitbe.com, $18) is the perfect addition since it is one of the brands featured in the fashion show and is also donating $1 from each sale to the Children's Health Foundation.

The Ireland rectangular black jeweled studded clutch from Aldo (aldoshoes.com, $35) is the perfect size and piece to complete this look!

If you've never attended the CAISA Fashion Show then this is the year to get dressed up and come out to support local talent, a great cause and experience some local activities that London has to offer! We can often get so caught up with work, school and winter that we forget to try different things or even give back to the community which is what the funds raised from CAISA Fashion Show will do.

Hai Ha Nguyen loves to discover the new trends in street fashion, accessories and styling. Follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/misshaihanguyen for the trendiest pieces this season! If you have a suggestion or feedback for her column, send her an email at hhnguyen.77@gmail.com.