We 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 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 […]
Read moreTo help fast forward through the last of our cool Canadian winter days, it’s time to start day dreaming of spring fashion’s refreshingly bright and bold palette. After taking a look at the Spring/Summer 2011 collections, here are some of our favourite accessory and shoe trends to help complete your looks once we’ve finally said […]
Read moreInstead of spending hours combing through store after store for a perfect summer dress, save yourself some time and effort and make just one stop this year – Banana Republic. The consistently fashion-forward clothing line has launched its most inclusive and desirable signature summer dress collection to date. The collection boasts more than 70 beautiful […]
Read moreKate Middleton is probably the luckiest girl on the planet – with her impending wedding to the future king of England, everyone is waiting with baited breath to see what this style icon is going to be wearing on her wedding day. Emulate this future Queen of England’s style with bold hairpieces, sleek and sophisticated […]
Read morePattern-on-pattern seems like such an easy styling technique in theory, but when it comes to actually executing it, many people become overwhelmed or end up with an outfit that looks more haphazard than stylish. The Golden Rule of pattern-on-pattern styling is to ensure that both patterns share one element that will give the pairing cohesion. […]
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