From Smartbride Boutique – Awards Shows: Wedding Dress Inspiration

Last night’s Golden Globe’s were full of wedding dress inspiration for 2011 smart brides. We’ve chosen some of our favorite red carpet looks and add in our two cents for how you can get the celebrity look for your wedding dress at a fraction of the price…(click here for more)

Golden Globe Dresses: Some Hits, Lots of Misses!

Cynthia Cheng Mintz   There several dresses which stood out this year at the Golden Globes, such as Nicole Kidman’s Prada gown (I am sure that many brides-to-be interested in sleekier looking dresses would look at Nicole’s gown as an inspiration for their wedding gown) as well Helena Bonham Carter’s Vivienne Westwood number (well, it was stunning on Helena.  […]

Poll: US Stores Coming to Canada

Over the past few months, the media have announced several stores from the US are coming to Canada, including Marshall’s, J.Crew and most recently, Target.  Out of those announced: Image © pearleye/iStockphoto

Some Playbook Questions Answered and Preview of its Apps

So it looks like RIM fans are getting some of their questions answered. Since the announcement of the Playbook, RIM has said very little about its apps, concentrating more on the Playbook’s multitasking ability and its use of Flash. However, just the other day, Inside Blackberry posted a video where one of its staff answers […]

H&M/Blogger Collaboration Line!

This has apparently been a rumour for years, but it’s finally coming true.  Swedish style blogger Elin Kling is collaborating with H&M for the next designer collection, to be available in early February.  The look is said to be minimalist and work appropriate and look amazing, despite the lack of bold colours (at least from […]

House of Hsueh Giveaway!-EXTENDED to February 7! RECIPIENT TO BE ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY!

Giveaway has now closed. Look for our announcement on Wednesday! Thanks to all who entered.  Remember the clutch I had in the last Petite Fashion Challenge? Well, Shorty Stories (in collaboration with DelectablyChic!) will be giving the bag away! This gorgeous red clutch by House of Hsueh with blue birds makes a great clutch for […]

Sitting Down with Jessica Biffi

Christopher Massardo Jessica Biffi (above) is a name that should at least ring a bell and if for some reason to you it doesn’t, pick up a magazine, turn on the television or check out one of Canada’s latest runways, because she is everywhere. Jessica was gracious enough to take time from her very busy schedule […]

Blackberry Playbook at the CES and Reactions

RIM has released a new video with CES (Consumer Electronics Show) attendees’ reactions to the Playbook: Again, people seem to like the Playbook, especially its ability to multitask, but one thing I really hope RIM would address soon is:  What about the apps?  What kind of apps would the Playbook run (besides the obviously important ones […]

Joe Fresh Opening in NY?

I can’t believe I didn’t find out until today, but affordable Canadian, fashion brand,  Joe Fresh apparently signed a lease for a stand-alone store in New York at 510 Fifth Avenue (Fifth and 43rd area).  The New York store will be the second stand-alone store.  The first opened in Vancouver in the fall of 2010. […]

Ron White Kicks off 2011 Shoe Drive

Toronto’s footwear retailer, Ron White Shoes, known for its comfortable and stylish shoes,  kicked off its 15th Annual Shoe Drive on January 6 at their flagship Manulife Centre store.  This year, the drive will collect shoes at all Ron White locations in the Greater Toronto Area as well as the Avenues level of the Fairmony […]