J.Crew Yorkville: Now Open!

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Last week, J.Crew held a party to celebrate their Yorkville store (located on 110 Bloor Street West, at the former home of Escada), which is the only Canadian location that carries the J.Crew Collection, a line premium priced items. The store also has regular items, but selection is not as big as the Yorkdale or […]

IDS 2014: Touch Screen Kitchens, Kids’ Design, Fashionable Carpets and More

The Interior Design Show (IDS) opens to the public Saturday morning and media were able to get a sneak preview on Thursday morning.  Opening to the public this Saturday and Sunday, there is definitely a lot to check out.  Some old favourites are back, including Miele, which is debuting their Generation 6000 appliances in their […]

Winterlicious 2014 Reservations Start January 16

Yes, tomorrow!  As usual, there will be plenty of restaurants (over 200!) to pick from.  This season, the prices are $15, 25 and 35 for lunch and $25, 35 and 45 for dinner. My husband and I will likely be stopping by Trevor Kitchen and Bar again.  Known for their complimentary cotton candy at the […]

Staying In on New Year’s Eve

It’s New Year’s Eve today, but I won’t be heading out to a party.  In fact, I haven’t gone to one in years.  Instead, my husband and I will be relaxing at home.  Am I a party pooper?  No.  I just don’t feel like dressing up and heading out on a night that is probably […]

One of a Kind Show Gifts for Foodies

The One of a Kind Show is in full swing and as usual, there are plenty of amazing vendors, ranging from fashion to crafts, art and more.  Food is also one of the main attractions at the event and there are so many gift ideas in the form of stocking stuffers or even more formal […]

The Frocktail Party Celebrates its 5th Year

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The Frocktail Party celebrated its 5th Anniversary with a sensational soiree fearing fabulous fashion, scrumptious hors d’eouvres by Oliver & Bonacini, OPI nail bars, eyelash bars, Swag room, silent auction and dance floor.  Held at The Arcadian Loft in The Simpson Tower at Hudson’s Bay Queen Street, the venue is both posh and spacious with […]

2013 RBC Canadian Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards Gala

The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Canada’s foremost women’s entrepreneurship and business awards, celebrated their 21st year tonight.   The  black-tie gala awards ceremony at the Fairmount York Hotel, Toronto, was full of Who’s Who of women leaders in Canada.  Hosted by Diane Francis, editor-at-large of the National Post and author of “Merger of a Century,” the event was fast-paced and […]

A Double Win for Karine Boucher at COC’s Centre Stage!

Soprano Karine Boucher, who sang “E pur cosi in un giorno… Piangerò la sorte mia” from Giulio Cesare by Handel was not only this year’s first place winner at the Ensemble Studio Competition and inaugural Centre Stage Gala, but also the audience choice winner.  This means that Ms. Boucher won not only the $5,000 grand […]

A Look at Frocktail Party Auction Dresses

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The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction!  Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction.   Are you going to the Frocktail Party?  […]

Learning and Networking at the Spark Sessions Blog Conference

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On November 16 and 17, I had the opportunity to attend the Spark Sessions, a blog conference targeting fashion and beauty bloggers at the Centre for Social Innovation in the Annex area of Toronto.  It was supposed to be a networking and learning opportunity for bloggers in the industry where we heard speakers from various […]