Read Full ArticleChick Picks '09: Best of Toronto Boutiques Strolling down a bustling street lined with shops and cafes can be the best kind of girly fun. It's the hit-or-miss nature of boutiquing that often presents a challenge.Thanks to our popular Toronto ShopCrawls and savvy local members, we have your Chick Picks for the best boutiques in T-dot.Best in Designer FashionShopCrawl highlight Girl Friday stands out with a generous stock of Canadian designer pieces and cute accessories. There are two locations in Toronto, with the Girl... | ||
Read Full ArticleFashion Week S/S 2010: How to Wear It Now After the excitement of Spring/Summer 2010's international Fashion Weeks, surely you can’t help but feel a little bummed at the cold months to come. While you will have to wait to get your Dior, Marc Jacobs and Pink Tartan spring fix, trendy stores are stocking the looks you’re craving adapted for now - Fall 2009.From florals to plaid, bold prints were all the rage in Europe and NYC. For a great floral blue and metallic gold cocktail dress, head to H&M ($39.95 US); to cover... | ||
Read Full ArticleFashion Weeks: LA & Tokyo S/S 2010 The Ready-To-Wear Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Weeks of Los Angeles and Tokyo fell in line with their European and East Coast counterparts for basic trends. Leave it to Hollywood and the Far East to put their own stamp on the latest collections, proving the versatility of the season's vogue. Kevan Hall, Matohu, Skin Graft, AraisaraStark contrasts of brilliant white and jet black were interspersed with flowing grays. The classic wearability of the palette allowed some (not so) risk... | ||
Read Full ArticleToronto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 On par with trends hitting catwalks in Europe, black and crisp white had a definite presence at T.O. Fashion week. But between the tailoring, detail and bright accents, rest assured, fashionistas, spring 2010 is shaping up to be anything but “Bland!”(from left) David Dixon, Pink Tartan, Pink Tartan, Joe FreshCanary Yellows and bright purply-blue hues dominated early in the week, and David Dixon’s ‘Hanging Gardens of Babylon’ inspired show was no exception. Kicking things off by... | ||
Read Full ArticleFrugalista: 10 Must-Visit Money Saving Sites That 'blink and you'll miss it' summer we just had has morphed into an equally rapid autumn, with unseasonably low temperatures across much of North America seeing us hunkered down longing for the favourite balmy days of fall.Until then, it makes for a great excuse to get some holiday shopping in - online. This Frugalista scoffs at paying full retail, and so should you.Shop 'til You Drop is fast becoming "Surf 'til You Drop" - and it's not just the big box retailers who... | ||
Read Full ArticleEuropean Fashion Weeks: Milan, Paris, London The shows recently wrapped up in Paris, and the trends coming off the international runways couldn’t be clearer. London, Milan and Paris shared much more than their international status as fashion capitals. The shows were playful, ladylike, as most designers seemed to say ‘it’s time to lighten up’ with their collections. If you want to plan ahead, here are our tips to staying in vogue this spring:White HotOsmanPull out the sunglasses, because stark white clothing is going to be... | ||
Read Full ArticleHow to Host a Clothing Swap One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure--and we’re not talking your friend’s sloppy boyfriend seconds, but the clothing they’ve decided no longer deserves a place in their closet. It may become the ‘must-have-seasonal-piece’ in yours!So what is a Clothing Swap, and why should you host one? It is the ideal wardrobe renovation - your friends' gently worn clothes and accessories in the hands of a new doting owner, for free!Sounds great, right? So how do... | ||
Read Full ArticleLondon Fashion Guide If you didn't make it out to the tents of London Fashion Week, or don’t wish to feel out of place in the high-end designer boutiques, fear not: we have the insider scoop on London fashion. The High StreetsEasy to find and positively rammed on the weekends, there is more than one High Street in London to drain your wallet. Chock-full of your big name stores, high streets are a good place to get your feet wet.Emerging from underground at Oxford Circus tube station can be... | ||
Read Full ArticleNew York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 While the the weather is starting to cool down outside, the Spring/Summer 2010 runways were sizzling hot inside Bryant Park tents. The city was buzzing for New York Fashion Week, and we found the trends that will get you flocking to the racks next spring.From left: Tuleh, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Peter SomPair a crisp, structured jacket with a flirty skirt next spring for a fresh, put-together look. Belt the waist of a masculine jacket to create a more feminine silhouette. ... | ||
Read Full ArticleBoutiquing in Paris If you ever find yourself lucky enough to have the opportunity to go shopping in Paris, make sure you opt for boutiques rather than the ever-so-boring mall or department store. Though the Galeries Lafayette are housed in stunning 19th century buildings, one which features a remarkable steel and glass dome ceiling, it is still inevitably just an over-crowded and overly complicated department store. Service is non-existent and cashiers are elusive. The presence of a cash register, a debit machine... | ||
Read Full ArticleFall Fashion Look Book Dressing for summer is relatively easy. Preparing for colder months is trickier – and more elaborate – in comparison to the preceding season. Scanning your own personal collection (in your closet, of course) to mix it up is a must.Ripped Jeans(l) Current/Elliot Long Boyfriend Jean $245, Rich & Skinny Sleek Skinny Jean $194Last season's boyfriend jean continues its journey into fall – rolled and worn over boots. Meanwhile, skinnies took a beating with styles that are distressed... | ||
Read Full ArticleStyle for a Steal: Top Designers Bring it to the Masses (Pictured: Jimmy Choo for H+M)Every season designers unveil their lust-worthy creations that the average girl will only ever see in a magazine. Who can afford that couture Dior dress? Fashion designers are finally cluing in - many of us simply can't afford the beautiful things they make. Now, rumors abound that couture brands like Escada and Christian Lacroix have gone bankrupt. Even fashion isn't immune to the economic forces, it would seem.A few savvy designers are taking notice and... | ||
Read Full ArticleFrugalista: Reinvent Your Wardrobe for Fall It’s almost Fall, and while it no longer means the excitement of back-to-school shopping for most of us, it does bring a new slew of trends that leave us salivating at the windows of our favourite stores, and making us wish Mom would still taking us shopping for that perfect September outfit.Wishing really might be all you think you can afford, with the state of the world economy. But fret not - your Fall wardrobe can be as fabulous as ever!These days, women are increasingly apt to boast... | ||
Read Full ArticleGadget Geek: 5 Top Tech Products These days “Techy” or not, it’s difficult NOT to get sucked into the world of the Gadget. But with the mind boggling array of Cameras, Camcorders and GPS systems to choose from, it’s enough to make even the pros want to run away from Best Buy clutching their credit card tight! Skeptical shoppers rejoice – because we’ve broken down the 5 hottest new products on the market, telling you how they will make your life easier and why they are the must haves for fall!(1) Sony Cyber-shot G3... | ||
Read Full ArticleParis Street Fashion Spotting true Parisians solely by judging the clothing on their backs and the shoes on their feet is like playing the easiest game of ‘Where’s Waldo’, in which Waldo is standing dead center in an empty park wearing Hermes. Not to say that all Parisians wear Hermes. However, the key to successfully spotting a ‘Sophie’ on the streets of Paris is this: faux pas. Though the term is of French origin, it seems funny to associate it with any Parisian woman as they rarely ever make them. And... | ||
Read Full ArticleHat Trick: Tips & Trends As if fighting skin cancer, wrinkles, and a bad-hair day weren’t reason enough to don a brim – hats are the go-to accessory this summer.Anyone who has ever burned their scalp, and had to suffer through the pain of subsequent brushing, or the day when their entire part peels off - just once is enough to swear on a silk headscarf ‘never again!’ - will rejoice that this summer hats are as stylish as ever.This summer’s hat trend is all about protecting your scalp, face, ears and neck from... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest Books for the Beach I have 2 requirements for vacation: peace and quiet. The frantic pace of life makes taking time off to run around sightseeing or outlet shopping seem more stressful than it really ought to be.No. My idea of vacation is setting my feet in the surf, a large umbrella overhead, a flamboyant cocktail in one hand and a great book in the other. Here are my must-reads for Summer '09:ChicklitThe very best beach fare is light, fun and slightly ridiculous. My top nod simply must go to Sophie... | ||
Read Full ArticleMadame Paree: Meet the Parisian Woman Sophie-noun1. The French version of Sophia.2. A thin beautiful woman mostly found smoking and avoiding food at all costs.3. The stereotypical Parisian woman.Before arriving in Paris, one can nearly guarantee that a rendezvous with one of many Sophies is inevitable. What one doesn’t expect is to come across enough Sophies to fill the date book of any attractive and eligible man for at least a decade. (Or woman, if they’re so inclined.) However, before you tattoo your date book with several... | ||
Read Full ArticleWedding Series: Wedding Dress Trends When it comes to finding your dream day gown, there are countless options for brides. Any bride who has already been through the process will tell you that finding the gown can be the most frustrating task during the entire wedding planning process! To help you through the myriad of choices, here is my quick guide on the latest wedding gown trends for late 2009 into 2010: Shorter Dresses For non-traditional brides, or even those that might be thinking of... | ||
Read Full ArticleTrend-Spotting: What's New in Sunglasses The days are longer and the sky is brighter, so accessory-junkies rejoice, there may be a shopping trip in your future. This season’s sunglasses are out, and there is a pair to satisfy every girl.Dominating the trends is my personal favourite, the ubiquitous oversized frame. A recent visit to the Optometrist for prescription sunglasses played out like a game of tug of war, with me pleading ‘the biggest frames you have’, and the doc responding, ‘sweetie, we can’t make them that big’... | ||
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