Aime by Monica Mei’s Reversible Resort Wear!

I was first introduced to Monica’s line at Fashion Week several seasons ago, when she presented a collection of seasonless, office-appropriate looks.  For her upcoming collection, she has moved from the office to the resort for something that is very different. The Nicole is one of several pieces in the collection Her new collection, dubbed […]

One of a Kind Show Highlights: Maple Spreads and Reversible Resort Wear

Those of you who have read my site since inception know that I’m all about style and food, so for the Spring One of a Kind Show, I’m highlighting two must-visit booths, one food-related and the other, fashion. Voisin’s Maple Products: Left: Maple butter with cinnamon; Right: Regular maple butter This is not just maple […]

Shopping for Good Causes at AIME’s #bloggerbazaarto

On Sunday, several of Toronto’s top bloggers, including  Backseat Stylers, The Souls of My Shoes and Style Blog participated in the #bloggerbazaarto at at the back of Monica Mei’s AIME boutique.  Items ranged from bags to clothing and shoes (and from budget-friendly brands like Joe Fresh to premium lines like Erdem and Christian Louboutin), all […]

Celebrating FNO at AIME, Holt Renfrew, Hazelton Lanes and More

Canadian designer Monica Mei opened her AIME boutique and showroom for the first time last night.  Part of Toronto’s first Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), people not only got to see the latest AIME collection, but also nibble on appetizers from Elizabeth Hill Catering and listen to music spun by Tunesy.   The interior of Monica’s […]

Fashion’s Night Out Toronto: THIS THURSDAY!

Fashion’s Night out is later this week and stores across the city are participating.  While it seems that participating locations are quite spread out (largely concentrated in the Bloor-Yorkville area and Yorkdale Shopping Centre.  The Toronto Eaton Centre is also involved, but it seems like it’s in a much smaller scale than Yorkdale. Except for […]

What I Wore at Toronto Fashion Week: A Week of Outfit Pics

I decided to post my week’s worth of Fashion Week outfits in one post rather than separate “Outfit of the Day” articles that everyone else seemed to be doing.  As usual, there was a lot of emphasis on wearing Canadian brands, so every day, I tried to incorporate at least ONE Canadian designer or brand […]

Online Shopping in Canada = :-(

I read a lot of style blogs, many of which are based in the US.  I’m sometimes jealous of what these writers can buy, since so many online stores either don’t deliver north of the border (nor do they take Canadian credit cards – looking at you, Ann Taylor and Cole Haan) or charge an […]