We all know that winter in Canada is COLD. Yet when it comes time to bundling up, we sometimes pretend our thin pea coats are enough to keep us warm. Yes, they’re cute, but who’s to say a down-feather parka isn’t? Formerly known as the dreaded “puffy jacket”, many stylistas shy away […]
Read moreHalloween is the time of year when we all get to step out of character and into an over-the-top costume. If you’re like me and would rather forgo the cheesy, tacky nurse costumes, why not celebrate the creepy, kooky, frightening holiday in style? Look to fashion and the 2011 haute couture collections for some inspiration. […]
Read moreTalking trends in furs, dots, lace and colour – now it’s on to the mane event. Check out our favourite hair-raising looks for Fall 2011. Pony Up The ponytail may be your go-to hairstyle, but the catwalk calls for a sleek presentation. Go high, low or experiment with variations a la Prada. Finish your look […]
Read moreJean Paul Gaultier fall/winter 2011-2012 – photos courtesy of www.festivalmodedesign.com. For four days every year, downtown’s McGill College Avenue is closed off and turned into an outdoor urban fashion oasis – giving city residents and tourists alike a much anticipated dose of designer duds, glamour, and enough eye candy to feed any fashion addiction. As […]
Read moreStart 2011 off in style and make a point to visit some of the great exhibits currently on in the city. Here are my top three must-see exhibits that are worth bundling up and braving the chilly outdoors to see! 1. Fashion Stills at the Sofitel Golden Mile This photo exhibit finishes its world-wide, year […]
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