They’re everywhere. It’s in the magazine. It’s on social media – there have been numerous Tweets, pins, and Facebook posts about them, but what’s the deal? Why are we, all of a sudden, wearing them? I feel like patterned pants came almost out of nowhere. Before this season, only a few designers were coming out […]
Are there any cosmetics brands you’ve used in the past that no longer exist that you miss? Or did some just disappear without you even noticing? Or, maybe they’re only available in certain markets. I started using make-up around 1993 or 1994, when I was in 14 and in Grade 9. Back then, my […]
Both Talbots and Tristan have closed over the past few weeks and the two stores replacing them are Juicy Couture and Pink, respectively. I was actually very surprised about the closing as I didn’t hear any announcement at all. I knew that Talbots was in a bit of trouble from a while back, but didn’t […]
BB creams, or blemish balm creams, originally used to protect and smooth out very sensitive skin caused by laser surgery is the latest beauty phenomenon in East Asia. Practically every line, ranging from local names to western drugstore brands like Maybelline to department store lines such as Bobbi Brown and Clinique carry them. Most formulas […]
Where have all the make-up cases gone? This was a question I tweeted to my readers a few days ago. Years ago, you could easily find them at any drug store or department store and many brands actually sold them at the cosmetics counter. Not true these days, unless you go online (and the problem […]
Some people may think they are one and the same, but I think this is not the case. In fact, they are, in many ways, very different. The fashion blogger is usually dressed in the latest “it” styles (even if it looks ridiculous on them) and are, to a certain extent, the newest socialites (cyberites?). […]
According to a PDF of Toronto’s Yorkville area, it seems that Louis Vuitton is about to set up shop at 150 Bloor Street West, right next to Burberry. However, its current location on the south side of the street, next to Chanel remains on the form. Doesn’t this seem strange to you? Why would there […]
Chic clothing retailer, Intermix is set to open up a location on Bloor Street this fall. Intermix, which describes itself as a “multi-brand retailer styling women with our unique and compelling fashion point-of-view” has 24 locations across the United States as well as an e-commerce store with international delivery. Brands sold at Intermix include 7 for […]
