My love for high-end fashion and parallel love for a great sale recently led me to the limitless world of online shopping. Not only does shopping online usually allow for a greater selection than what you can find locally, it’s also highly convenient. Meet PRIVÉ, a members-only online retailer that holds new flash sales every day […]
Read moreIt’s been a long time coming, but the weather is finally beginning to show some signs of warmth. Though these sporadic little bursts of sunshine are intermixed with plenty of grey skies and rain, it does feel like summer is finally on the horizon. Many of you are undoubtedly making getaways to sunny destinations to […]
Read moreCycling is one of the best ways to explore the city and look chic while you’re at it. Bixi bikes arrived in Toronto at the beginning of May, and now that cycling-friendly weather is upon us, it’s time to take those wheels for a spin. Look fabulous and stay practical with high-rise shorts, skirts that […]
Read moreGladiator sandals have been trending for a while, so it’s no surprise that they’ve become a staple again for this summer. Featuring bold colour, simple accents and a more updated and sleek design, gladiator sandals are the perfect summer accessory. Versatile enough to be worn from day to night, you can expect that these Roman-inspired […]
Read moreSnooki and the gang may not be your number one source for style inspiration, but those studs from the Shore had one thing right: it’s t-shirt time! Tees are a classic wardrobe staple – they are versatile, easy to wear and make for the perfect statement piece. Updated versions for 2011 come in modern shapes, […]
Read moreToday, May 16th, is Liberace’s birthday. The highest-paid entertainer through the 50s, 60s, and 70s, he married flamboyant, glittery style with onstage antics decades before Gaga was even born. Liberace owned many an ostentatious outfit to match his equally eye-catching instruments. One of his pianos was famously encrusted with rhinestones. Another was a mirrored grand […]
Read moreIt’s hard to ignore Prada‘s SS2011 bold take on one of our perennial favourites- stripes! So if you’re bored of sticking to spring’s replayed trends (read: colour blocking and blush hues), try this season’s most lust-worthy look- the bolder the better! This ‘go big or go home’ trend has us venturing from our classic nautical […]
Read moreI have to admit that the idea of reinventing the romper didn’t sit too well with me. I envisioned bright red onesies of my childhood with an updated twist. Luckily however, not everyone has my ridiculous imagination. Rompers are definitely a hot commodity this summer. Fun and flirty, the update romper features feminine detailing and […]
Read moreVancouver handbag and accessories designer Erin Templeton has managed to sustain the fine balance between timelessness and style that gives designers their key to success: longevity. The Vancouver-native initially studied at Cordwainer’s College in London, England, where she first got her touch for designing leather accessories. Upon moving back to Vancouver, she sourced thrifted treasures […]
Read moreViolet Boutique is home to your three new best friends. Their names are Suno, Fetherson and Whit. Suno is eclectic, she likes to mix prints, wears hats when she gardens and is not afraid of colour. Fetherson is outgoing and flirty – she is the type of chick that will make boys drop to their […]
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