Splashes of Victorian style have been making a comeback in every realm of the fashion world; from ornate jewellery, to lace boots and high necked dresses. Girly, dainty, and covered, it’s not necessarily the easiest trend to wear. The key is to pair the trend with modern pieces so you don’t look like an extra […]
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This past year, Taylor Swift emerged into the fashion scene in a big way. The 23-year-old pop country princess made her way onto almost every best dressed list in her classic, feminine ensembles. I really started to take notice of Swift’s flawless style after she was featured on the cover of Vogue in January of […]
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The fashion industry is filled with coveted jobs such as fashion designer, stylist, editor, and the list goes on, but what is it really like to be in the day of the life of someone in the fashion industry? We spoke to Janna Zittrer, founder of Montreal Shopping Tours, about her company and how she […]
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Several of my close friends are embarking on new and exciting chapters in their life like marriage, babies and new careers, and are finding it super important to invest in the right fashion pieces that will last the test of time without cracking the nest egg to do so. I am constantly asked what are […]
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Fashion has become such a fantastic partner in crime in helping fights causing covering all areas – bullying, health matters and, of course, social issues. I was tweeting away one day and came across a Toronto fashion group that really touched me and I wanted to know more about these fantastic ladies. Lauren Shirreffs and […]
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As much as I love dressing up in layers to walk Mother Nature’s cold catwalk, the thought of warm weather and sunshine is more exciting! Last year florals and pastels were quite large, however, those colours and prints are always “in” for spring weather. This year is going to be different. Bold neon colours, […]
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Last month, The Black Box Boutique in Yorkville had a fantastic trunk show featuring the latest from Toronto designer Emily Woudenberg. This season’s inspirations came from the art deco period – by far one of my favourite periods from the 20th century. Self-taught and with a background in graphic designer, Emily’s androgynous style has caught […]
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Transitional dressing between seasons can be dismal, especially post-holidays, so I was delighted when I came across See by Chloé’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection for mid-season fashion inspiration. In its third season, the contemporary womenswear label featured a more effervescent approach to its usual bohemian aesthete, through the use of metallic sheen. The result? A collection […]
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This spring, we are seeing a revival of a refreshingly ladylike and sophisticatedly structured handbag taking the place of the over-stuffed, bottomless pit hobo we once knew and loved. To get this elegant, grown-up look yourself, take style cues from the season’s most desirable handbags from designers like Maison Martin Margiela and Michael Kors who […]
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February is a precarious time of year in our Canadian climate. What starts as a beautiful fresh snow fall, can quickly turn to an ugly slush that is begging to wreck havoc on our shoes. Our walks to work are spent jumping over salty puddles just to avoid the inevitable. Luckily, there is a new […]
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