I like writing about “wearable” designers – Nanette Lepore, Tory Burch and the likes. The clothes are reachable for many, in terms of price, and usually, the looks are at least somewhat workable on various body types. Milly by Michelle Smith (aka “Milly”)is no different. While some of the looks are a little more on […]
Once again, Hervé Léger provided the audience with the typical, bodycon looks. Ranging from below-the-knee dresses to shorter pieces and some body suits, there really isn’t that much of a deviation, save for a few select styles (namely the fringey skirts). No surprise, of course. It’s the signature, after all. Therefore, it’s probably better to […]
I think I’ve had it with BCBG Max Azria – the runway pieces, anyway. They sell them at many their stores – especially in higher end neighbourhoods – but the pieces are almost never wearable, unless you look like a model. And yes, the upcoming fall/winter season is no different. The skirt lengths were, for […]
New York Fashion Week starts today! Though we will not be in New York to see the shows in person, we will be watching online and will post reviews for the Fall 2014 collections on selected designers either the day of the showing or the following day, depending on whether we catch the show live. […]
Valentine’s Day is just round the corner. Not only is it a day of romance and celebration, it can also be one of great stress. There can even be pressure to top past years or compete with friends. How do you show your beloved how much they mean to you? Men generally can never go […]
UPDATE: It seems that the Yonge/Bloor spot has been abandoned (for now, anyway) and the Queen Street store will be 150,000 square feet – half the size of the originally planned Yonge/Bloor store. It is going to be very interesting! According to the Globe and Mail, Saks is coming to the Eaton Centre, on Yonge […]
It all started in 2012 with Trina Turk. Last year, it was Milly, Issa and L’Wren Scott. The first announced designer for 2014 is Marimekko. According to the press release, Marimekko was first known to the North American public in the 1960s, when the pieces were worn by Jacqueline Kennedy during the 1960 Presidential Campaign. […]
…considering how Nordstrom seems to be more small-footed girl friendly than most department stores in North America (at Nordstrom, sales people don’t give you looks if you’re asking for a 4 1/2 or 5). And they have specialty size shoe sales once or twice a year, too (I was right in time for one when […]
Over the past week or so, social media’s been abuzz about Lottie Moss (half sister of 90s supermodel, Kate Moss) signing with Storm, a modelling agency. Lottie, who is 16 years old, is 5’5″, a pretty average height. However, that’s absolutely short for a model (her waist is a bit bigger than most models as […]
I constantly read in retail-related blogs about the “lack of availability” in Canada when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories. And honestly, I can’t say I understand what they’re talking about. Sure, there are stores that aren’t widely available in Canada, but that’s changing. J.Crew and LOFT, for example, have been opening […]
