Specialty sizing is often drab, basic and/or grandmotherly. Unless, of course, you want to spend over $500 on brands like Marina Rinaldi. However, you don’t have to worry about that at Primaala (the name comes from the words prime and maala, which means “to rise up” in Hebrew), a new boutique in the Dundas west […]
Want some pretty purses? Check out DelectablyChic!’s Trend Trunk closet! DelectablyChic! is featured today (May 9)! Many of the items are going towards a good cause including Healthy Minds Canada and the Junior League of Toronto, as sellers can select to donate part of the money they make to charity. This differs Trend Trunk from […]
I am honestly not surprised at this. The Montreal-based brand has had issues for years, and bad PR plus the lack of “style” is what caused the Jacob’s downfall. They’ve slowly eliminated brands (they had a girls’ line back in the 80s and 90s, lingerie/lounge wear, as well as Jacob Homme. I think Jacob Homme […]
I had the opportunity to visit the Kelly Claman/JAC BTQ a pop-up shop earlier this week (despite the horrible rain!). The store, which is located in the Adelaide and Spadina area, will be open until the end of May and features items by designers such as Kain, Whitney Eve and OFF DUTEE, all brands distributed […]
This Mother’s Day, there are so many options to pamper your mother and show her not only how much you love her but how well you know her. Here are some fabulous gift ideas: For the Chocolate-Loving Mom: Canadian chocolatier Purdy’s has some decadent treats that are sure to both wow and please the […]
Warm weather may just be appearing in Toronto (hey, it was 20 C earlier this week), but summer clothes have already begun to hit stores. I recently had the opportunity to take a look at some of the summer pieces from LOFT at their PR agency, Edelman. Some of these looks are already available in […]
I was first introduced to Monica’s line at Fashion Week several seasons ago, when she presented a collection of seasonless, office-appropriate looks. For her upcoming collection, she has moved from the office to the resort for something that is very different. The Nicole is one of several pieces in the collection Her new collection, dubbed […]
Though Gilt has been shipping to Canada for at least a couple of years, I really only started shopping there late last year. There’s a great deal of choice, especially with higher end designers, but o course, the prices are very high. Shipping costs for Canada, are, however, fairly reasonable, considering the cost of items. […]
Those of you who have read my site since inception know that I’m all about style and food, so for the Spring One of a Kind Show, I’m highlighting two must-visit booths, one food-related and the other, fashion. Voisin’s Maple Products: Left: Maple butter with cinnamon; Right: Regular maple butter This is not just maple […]
When one thinks of Korea, one thinks bibimbap, soaps and beauty products. One such brand, Holika Holika, held a media event on Monday to introduce their store to the downtown Toronto area. The little boutique at 311A Queen Street West is an emporium for those obsessed with skincare and beauty, with an array of practically […]
