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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‘Tis the season for all that glitters and is gold. And who could possibly resist a sparkly something under the tree or in the stocking?! A selection of fashionable gems is in order for all levels of indulgence. Statement necklaces are always a win. Think big, chunky and glittery. This also includes necklace collars, which are […]
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It may seem a bit early to be thinking about holiday accessories but let’s face it, if Starbucks starts playing Christmas music and serving up hot java in their themed to-go cups as early as November 1st, then we are already behind! With all of the options out there these days for finishing off a […]
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Dressing for Halloween doesn’t necessarily mean you need to throw on a costume and wig as you try to convince people you are the latest reincarnation of Morticia Addams. An equally fun approach is to take all the trappings of Halloween (skulls, leather and spiders oh my!) and spin them into an outfit that will […]
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As Audrey understood, some things, like breakfast, or life in general, are really just so much better with a little blue Tiffany’s box in the mix. She was right, of course, as Audrey often was when it came to fashion and beauty, and that perfectly wrapped box continues to represent the same timeless elegance and […]
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Soar to new heights this season with the best birds and bugs of summer found in none other than today’s trendiest jewelry. Whether it’s in the form of your favorite creepy crawly or feathered friend, these pieces are definitely eye-catching, statement-making baubles. Take flight with bird and insect-inspired jewelry by dressing up a casual look […]
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It comes once a year and it invokes childhood nightmares of jaws – yes ladies and gents, shark week is here. Fear not, these heirlooms of the powerful predator may only do damage on your bank account – fair warning. In fashion terms, it first started with Givenchy, as the famous fashion house strutted shark […]
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From a bounty of fanciful fruit and vegetables to fantastical fauna, whimsical prints and statement pieces are unabashedly loud this season as quirky, playful products create standout summer style. Think Dolce & Gabbana’s lovable Spring/Summer 2012 bow-tie pasta earrings or take cues from the bold look-at-me patterns in the latest collections of Marc Jacobs, Marni […]
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Jewelry is a simple way to stay on-trend. By adding a statement earring or an arm party, as coined by the Man Repeller herself, Leandra Medine, you can instantly transform a basic outfit into a bold one. Try including some of these spring jewelry trends to update your look and add the finishing touches to your […]
Read morePrepare yourself for a little deep sea diving into Spring’s most aquatic influence: the ocean. As seen on the ready-to-wear runways of Versace, Alexander McQueen and most notably, Chanel for Karl Lagerfeld’s reconstruction of the ocean floor, under the sea style is sure to make a splash this season. Found 20 legions under the […]
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