Flowy Boho Chic Styles Do Not Fail at Rebecca Minkoff

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Most people don’t think of fall fashio as being soft and flowy.  This was definitely not the case at Rebecca Minkoff, whose boho chic and 80s-inspired styles did not disappoint in her Fall/Winter 2011 collections.  With slouchy sweaters and cranberry ripped leggings as well as flowy dresses, animal prints as well the […]

NYFW: Feminine 80s Menswear Inspired Lace at Ruffian F/W 2011

Cynthia Cheng Mintz For Fall/Winter 2011, Ruffian is all about lace, with more than half the pieces containing this elegant material.  It is also very much 1980s inspired – not only are we seeing the lace, but also shoulder pads (the show opened with pieces that were inspired by formal menswear) as well as poofy numbers that remind many […]

Luca Luca: Elegant and Definitely Wearable for All

Cynthia Cheng Mintz One of the other shows livestreaming from New York Fashion Week was Luca Luca, a line that describes itself as a “high fashion women’s luxury lifestyle brand.” The show today definitely lived up to the standard.  Instead of being funky like many lines try to be, they were staying with their Euro Chic […]

Outfits for a Valentine’s Day Out on the Town

Still looking for some Valentine’s Day outfit ideas?  Here are some suggestions: For the romantic, candle-light dinner: Don’t bother with the LBD. Be a little different and wear something in a different colour. For a plain dress like the one above, throw on a scarf. The Casually-Trendy Dinner: Since Valentine’s Day is on a Monday […]

Clothing and the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year isn’t only about food, but clothing as well.  Many people buy complete new outfits – from head to toe – just for the occassion (historically, the new year was the only time people got new clothes).  However, this can be difficult, as the lunar new year always in late January to […]

Yorkdale Expansion: 40 New Stores Coming, but Which Ones?

Since Yorkdale recently announced its expansion, speculation as to which stores are coming have been all over the web.  These speculated stores range from J.Crew to Top Shop to Intermix and more. What IS known is that many of the stores will be first-to-market locations, meaning that they will be opening their first Canadian locations at Yorkdale (Intermix […]

H&M Shopping Night for Windfall

H&M held their first shopping party in support for Windfall, a charity which specializes in new clothing, yesterday at their Yonge and Bloor location.  The event was full of downtown shoppers (mostly women – the basement level, which houses the men’s section was pretty dead), many of whom wore white (to support the charity and their […]

H&M Gets Inclusive…In Europe, That Is

Ye, that’s right, plus sizes are back at everyone’s favourite fast fashion store, H&M.  Called Inclusive, the line features both regular sized clothing and plus.  According to most reports, it ranges from “size 32-54″ which translates to size 2 to 24 in North America.  The style is described as ”  figure-flattering party dresses in 50’s styles with […]

Toronto Stylish Shopping Event Reminders for January 26!

If you are a fan of clothing or bags, you’re in luck, as there are two amazing events happening today.  First is the 442 McAdam sample sale, which starts at 10 am at Heel Boy at 773 Queen Street West.  This sale runs from 10 am until 9 pm and again on Thursday.  Bags, which will include current […]

Intermix Coming to the Tdot!

Chic clothing retailer, Intermix is set to open up a location on Bloor Street this fall.  Intermix, which describes itself as a “multi-brand retailer styling women with our unique and compelling fashion point-of-view” has 24 locations across the United States as well as an e-commerce store with international delivery.  Brands sold at Intermix include 7 for […]