Reading that Malia Obama is taking a year off before going to university, had me thinking about gap years. I graduated from high school a long, long time ago. In the last century. When I graduated back in the late 90s, the internet was young (we had dial-up), people still watched movies on VHS and […]
While fashion in New York may be all about Spring 2014, Toronto is in high gear for the upcoming awards season for film. From September 5 to 15, many of the film industry’s elite, including actors, directors, producers and more will be in the city promoting their projects at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), […]
Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to preview pieces available at Vaughan’s newest shopping experience, That’s Italy Fashion District (aka That’s Italy). However, instead of going up to the store itself, select pieces from the store were brought to the Church Apprevio Bar on Queen and Dovercourt. And despite being called a “preview,” in […]
Eataly is perhaps one of the most interesting foodie spots in New York. Part market and part restaurant, this 50,000 square foot space, it is the American location of a space of the same name located in Torino, Italy. The New York location has several sit down dining spaces, each specializing in a different type […]
When traveling, especially when on vacation, many love a good beach! The ocean is great for the skin, get a nice little glow from the sun (remember your SPF!), eat some delicious food beach side, what about any of that doesn’t sound attractive? Genoa Genoa city scape Genoa is one of Europe’s largest cities on […]
First, I must start by saying, this was my first over-sea’s trip in almost four years. Work has kept me very busy traveling in Canada and occasionally the US. My worries of trying to navigate myself around a city that I had never been to was, as for most people somewhat worry-some considering my trip […]
I walked into the Yorkdale store expecting disappointment, that it was going to be like last time, where there were NO PETITES AVAILABLE. Turned out I was wrong. Sort of. As noted in the earlier post, there were only three dresses – two dresses inspired by Joan and one by Betty – on the racks. […]
The Versace for H&M collaboration hits stores in Canada this weekend (launched today in Europe). I’m probably going to line up, but I know that it’s going to be a zoo. In fact, I’m expecting concert tickets style lines by 7 am – one hour before the store even opens. I’ve been to these events […]
French designer Barbara Bui was on hand at The Bay, Queen Street on Thursday discussing her line with Canadian fashion personality, Jeanne Beker. Guests were treated to delicious appetizers prior to the discussion and were entertained by a DJ. The event was held at The Room. Jeanne Beker (right) interviews Barbara Bui (left) Some of […]
Ye, that’s right, plus sizes are back at everyone’s favourite fast fashion store, H&M. Called Inclusive, the line features both regular sized clothing and plus. According to most reports, it ranges from “size 32-54″ which translates to size 2 to 24 in North America. The style is described as ” figure-flattering party dresses in 50’s styles with […]
