Preppy, Vintage Floral Looks at Michael Kors

Mad Men may be ending in 2015, but it hasn’t stopped Michael Kors from taking us back in time.  And we aren’t going to 1969, either.  Instead, we are being taken back to the earliest seasons, to when Don and Betty were still together, when people were dressed up by our standards – even when […]

Teaser Pics of the IT Lounge at TIFF 2014

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the IT Lounge, a gift lounge and space for celebrities during the Toronto International Film Festival.  Later this week (perhaps today), we will be posting an interview with Natasha Koifman, a Toronto-based PR maven who runs the IT Lounge every year…  Below are just two photos of […]

iPhone 6, iPhone 6Plus and the Apple Watch: Thoughts

So Apple announced three new devices yesterday, including the much-anticipated watch.  I’m pretty excited about these devices (I’m leaning towards the larger iPhone 6Plus right now), though a bit disappointed that the camera is remaining at 8 megapixels, while other phones have gone up to 12.  Of course, megapixels aren’t everything and the sensor in […]

Carolina Herrera: Ladylike and Graceful, as Usual

If I had all the money in the world, I would buy every single piece Carolina Herrera shows, every single season.  Sadly, I don’t have that kind of money for these very beautiful, lady-like looks, which are, as usual, gorgeous. For spring/summer 2015, cuts are a bit geometric – the first few looks featured cropped […]

Hervé Leger by Max Azria: Asian Gold!

Spring/Summer 2015 for Hervé Leger seems to mean East Asia and gold sequins, while at the same time, not moving away from the line’s signature bodycon looks.  The show started out with a few dresses that had short, but kimono-inspired sleeves which I liked (though it could be a little bit overwhelming on certain sizes), […]

BCBGMaxAzria: Soft, Flowy and Best of All, Petite-Friendly

…for the most part, anyway.  And perhaps they’ve heard enough complaints from people like yours truly!  Traditionally, the “runway collection” presented at New York Fashion Week was very artistic, and definitely not wearable by the vast majority.  However, the same can’t be said for the upcoming collection.  In fact, I have to admit that I’m […]

New York Fashion Week and TIFF Start Today!

Watch for write-ups of several brands presenting their Spring/Summer 2015 collections from New York, which we will be covering by watching online. Brands that we are hoping to cover include BCBGMaxAzria, Tory Burch and Carolina Herrera. TIFF 2014 banner Final Walks from the Fall 2014 NYFW collections In addition, today is also the start of […]

Saying Goodbye to the Coffee Mill

The Coffee Mill, located on 99 Yorkville Avenue, is closing on September 7.  The restaurant has been in the area since Yorkville was a prime hippie spot in the 1960s and offers old school European fare like schnitzel, cabbage rolls and strudel.  Until the advent of espresso bars across the city, it was probably one […]

Holt Renfrew Ottawa and Quebec City Closing

…and honestly, I’m not surprised.  At least not with the Ottawa closing (I have never been to the Quebec City store and am unfamiliar with the city, so I can’t really comment on population and demographics).  I have only been in the store once, and was very disappointed when I visited.  Not only was it […]