Say goodbye to the chunky sweaters of this past winter and make room for the sultry, lightweight knits that are just right for spring. They’ll come in handy during these lingering cool temps and for all the indoor air conditioning ubiquitous in the depths of summer. This season’s knits are cozy but sheer and never […]
Read moreIf you live in Quebec, Ontario or Alberta, you could win yourself a $100 gift card for a new pair of summer shoes from Aldo Group’s Locale. *Sorry, there are no Locale locations in BC, so contestants from there won’t be able to participate. How to participate: 1. Retweet the following: “I entered to win […]
Read moreMontreal contributor for our blog, Jessica MacKinnon, is in Flare‘s May 2011 issue where 4 girls share their shopping tips in a feature called “Great Style on a Budget”. You should visit her new e-commerce jewellery website benoitmackinnon.com.
Read moreWe believe in the gospel according to Coco, Cristobal and Christian (Chanel, Balenciaga and Dior, that is). So when the fashion gods call upon us to celebrate the new season, we gather in reverence to honour their gifts. Befitting the laws of fashion worship, Obakki presented its Fall 2011 Collection at Vancouver’s Saint Andrew’s-Wesley Church. […]
Read moreLately my most frequent indulgences have come from 15ml glass bottles. Yes, I’m all about a great salon manicure to put some extra pep in my step and some vibrant shine on my fingers. Lucky for me and my fellow Toronto manicure addicts, Noir Nail Bar is ready to service all our polish desires and […]
Read moreA cuff is the perfect statement piece for the girl who likes to keep it simple. There’s one for every occasion; opt for clean metallic in silver, gold, or bronze, or pretty-up your wrist with a mixed-media design with leather, enamel, studs, or anything else you can think of. 1. Disaya zipper bangle, $340, available […]
Read moreAfter ten years of pioneering the beauty boutique movement, it was officially time for Beautymark to celebrate their anniversary by moving into a bigger and better location. The unveiling happened last Wednesday, April 27th, and it brought the fashion elite of Vancouver out in droves. Now located at 1268 Pacific Blvd in Vancouver, The Cross-designed […]
Read moreAt the risk of sounding like a Fashion Goldilocks, I have to admit that I’m very pleased with the fact that after years upon years of going from one chilly extreme (minis) to basically tripping over oneself (maxis), the trend compass is finally pointing to something that’s just right: tea-length skirts. Less boho than the […]
Read moreFashion lovers, consider this your guide to the sport of dressing. The playoffs are in full swing and die-hard Canadian hockey fanatics will pay tribute to their home teams year round. Jerseys and baseball caps are all fun, but let’s be honest – they lack a little bit of sartorial allure. Whether you are a […]
Read moreAs a Footwear Buyer I deal with a variety of people everyday and dealing with people effectively is crucial to success. Not only do I need to manage my relationships at the office, I also need to effectively manage my relationships with my vendors. No one role is more important than the other and most […]
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