When I found out about Sindy Sagastume’s The Odd Slipper, a company that specializes in shoes for small feet (starts at size 3, ladies!), I knew I wanted to try it out. Being a size 4 1/2 or size 5, I have a hard time finding shoes at regular stores. In fact, it’s become a […]
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Some Recent Peacock Parade Purchases
This post is a long time coming as some of the purchases came over two weeks ago! Since I signed up for the flash sale site, Peacock Parade back in the fall, I had mostly been buying dresses. Lately, it has been tops – ones that I can wear into spring and even summer. The […]
Houndstooth Ankle Pants from Jacob
They’re surprisingly ankleish on me, even though it’s not a petite size (Jacob does not do petites), especially when tucked into a lose-ish fitting top (as I’m wearing in the pictures). What do you think of this? Pants: Jacob Houndstooth Ankle Pants, size 0 – $79 CDN Top: Lucian Matis, size XS Blazer: Femme […]
January Poll Results: Are You A Member of Any Flash Sale Sites?
Last month, we asked you whether you were members of any flash sale sites. It was kind of surprising to find that more than 41% (41.2%, actually) of you didn’t know what they were, since so many people have been talking about them over the past few months. Some of you, at 29.4% said that […]
Defunct Make-Up Brands: Do You Miss Them?
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 […]
J.Crew Opening Another Toronto Store
In case you haven’t caught my post over at DelectablyChic!, J.Crew is opening another Toronto location at the Eaton Centre later this year! Other stores slated to hit the downtown mall include Express, Pink (opening across from sister store, Victoria’s Secret) and Juicy Couture. What stores would YOU like to see in Toronto? What […]
From Shorty Stories: Fitiquette: Virtual Fit Model Gives Users a 360 View of Outfit
Many of us know about the 360 on What not to Wear, used by hosts Stacy and Clinton to show how awful an outfit looks on a makeoveree. Now you too can get a 360 view of what something looks like on you. Fitiquette, an online virtual model site has just launched in beta. This […]
Canadians can Celebrate Black Friday at Peacock Parade!
We may have had our turkey over a month ago, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t partake in sales. Why should Americans have all the fun? After all, we all love a good deal, right? New, Canadian-owned members-only flash sale site, Peacock Parade will be holding a sales event featuring brands such as Céline […]
Video: Webitor’s Picks from Joe Fresh and J.Crew
As cold weather approaches, I’m finding that I’m wearing more and more sweaters. I actually have a huge collection in my closet (and my old closet at my parents’ place) dating back to high school (I think I still have a Fair Ilse sweater from the Gap circa 1995 or 1996.) My three newest additions, […]
From Shorty Stories: Allison Izu’s New Collection Available 11/21!
After a season’s break, new pieces from Allison Izu‘s petite-focused denim line will launch at her online store on November 21. The new collection consists of six pieces, including skinnies, boot cut jeans as well as a pair of 1980s-inspired ripped jeans and sell between $138-142 US. Shipping is free for all US orders over […]