The Interior Design Show (IDS) opens to the public Saturday morning and media were able to get a sneak preview on Thursday morning. Opening to the public this Saturday and Sunday, there is definitely a lot to check out. Some old favourites are back, including Miele, which is debuting their Generation 6000 appliances in their […]
Yes, tomorrow! As usual, there will be plenty of restaurants (over 200!) to pick from. This season, the prices are $15, 25 and 35 for lunch and $25, 35 and 45 for dinner. My husband and I will likely be stopping by Trevor Kitchen and Bar again. Known for their complimentary cotton candy at the […]
I constantly read in retail-related blogs about the “lack of availability” in Canada when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories. And honestly, I can’t say I understand what they’re talking about. Sure, there are stores that aren’t widely available in Canada, but that’s changing. J.Crew and LOFT, for example, have been opening […]
Petite-focused e-store, Gambita, picks modelling competition winner. Below is a short video featuring highlights of the model search, including a short interview with Gambita founder and CEO, Caroline Misan Alvo where she mentions the difficulty of finding models under 5’4″ in New York. Gambita Runway Show at PHD from Gambita on Vimeo. As a petite […]
The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction! Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction. Are you going to the Frocktail Party? […]
If you want to look for some unique gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, the One of a Kind Show is the place to be. Featuring more 800 exhibitors in crafts, fashion and food categories, there will also be DIY workshops and seminars presented by major media outlets. This year’s holiday show […]
On Sunday, I made an impromptu brunch trip up to Shops at Don Mills after hearing about the Heart of Fashion pop-up shop, that was in support of North York General Hospital’s women’s mental health programs. Heart of Fashion was a fashion show/shopping event held at Shops at Don Mills on November 2. Some of […]
The first Fashion Saturday was held at the tents at David Pecaut Square on October 26. Featuring highlights of the best looks presented at World MasterCard Fashion Week, divided into three shows (casual pieces, officewear and evening/cocktai) in three sessions, there was also an opportunity for attendees to shop various Canadian designers. A handful of […]
The last day (not counting Fashion Saturday – more on that in the Yays, Mehs and Nays coming later this week)! Hilary Macmillan: One of the few designers who actually included true spring/summer colours in the collection – lavenders and shiny pieces, combined with the blacks and whites seen at the vast majority of shows […]
DAY 3: Paria Shivani: The first of two shows presented by The Collections, this women’s line has a young flare. The orange/tomato red tops and bottoms as well as the gauzey overlay on many of the pieces. Many of the looks are fairly wearable for every day situations, while others are in the “in between” […]
