Wow, so many goodies at the spring One of a Kind Show this year! I was a little disappointed that my favourite spring artisan, Beverley’s Bakers (delicious butter tarts of all kinds) was not at the show this time around, but other favourites, including The Fishery and 3rd Floor Studio. In the meantime, I discovered […]
Last week, we our holiday gift guide suggested the Best Gifts for Everyone Else. Now, we are on to “Selfies” – Best Gifts for Yourself – a very popular and au courant part of our Annual Guide. Spoil yourself, peeps! Best Fashion item to Gift Yourself: Ecco’s Crossbody bag is one of the It bags […]
This was announced earlier this week, but I guess that’s what you have to do when you want to be more relevant. I mean, I haven’t bought anything from Coach in probably a year or more. I don’t dislike the brand, and I admit that I’ve wandered into boutiques just to look. It’s just that […]
…happening THIS FRIDAY, September 5!! Are you going to be there?
On Tuesday, InStyle for Nine West held a fall launch event in Toronto’s tony Yorkville area. Going into the party, I knew that it was unlikely going to find anything that fit – that’s the issue I have with shoe shopping – I have a very small foot (size 4 1/2 or 5, usually), which […]
I’ve been aware of Ela Handbags, a Canadian and Swedish based line of bags for a while now. However, I have to admit that I did not get a chance to properly see them up close until their fall preview/panel discussion at Holt Renfrew a couple of weeks ago. This was soon followed by a […]
Recently, Refinery29 posted an article featuring J.Crew’s latest Edie bag with a price tag of $1,500 US, asking if it’s really worth it. This bag, only available at their Madison Avenue store – there is a python version that is around $800 (around $900 in Canada) is, with the exception of material, no different from […]
Everyone in Toronto knows Porter Airlines and its reputation for flying stylishly. Its home airport, Billy Bishop – formerly known as Toronto Island Airport – now has a hip new boutique called WANT Passport, selling stylish travel-essential items such as city guides, international adapters as well as items from Montreal-based men-focused travel accessories line, WANT […]
Every woman needs to have THE BAG to take all of her essentials. For many, including myself, this includes a wallet, phone, lip gloss, keys, so a small to medium bag would do the trick. Others prefer something larger, perhaps something that can double up as a shopping bag or briefcase or even gym bag- […]
442 McAdam fans can rejoice! The Canadian handbag line will be co-hosting a pop-up shop on July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone, featuring the entire line. In addition, photographer Erin Simkin will be exhibiting her work at the event. Besides to 442 McAdam bags, a selection of sunglasses from well-known brands will also be […]
