Tag: designer
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Mitandio in Merano
Happy June, everyone! It’s unbelievable how fast this year is flying by. Despite all the traveling and big milestones that have happened this year, it in no way feels to me like 2015 is already half over! When I decided to move to Halifax for school in 2011, I didn’t anticipate the time-compounding effect of splitting […]
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Tentacular Knitwear for Winter
Let me just get right to it: I love Twinkie Chan’s quirky knitwear. She makes everything from the adorable to the totally weird, and the fact that I can now walk around with an elaborate knit tentacle around my neck makes me a happy girl. When I saw this “Tako” scarf (Tako = Octopus in […]
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NARCES SS15 Collection: A Modern Take on Old-Hollywood Elegance
Influenced by iconic women of the 1940-60s, evening and special occasion wear line NARCES presented a collection of elegant silhouettes and dreamy materials. Designed by Nikki Wirthensohn, NARCES is a Toronto-based womenswear line that specializes in after-five and evening wear. This flirty, classic collection for Spring/Summer 2015 pairs airy colours with elaborate feminine details, creating the perfect […]
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Lafayette 148 Fall 2014 Trunk Show in Halifax
Two days ago I had the pleasure of discovering New York designer brand Lafayette 148 NY at their trunk show in Halifax, showcasing their Fall 2014 collection. The beautiful pieces are the epitome of quality, elegance and professionalism, and promise graceful fall wear for daytime and evening, office and cocktail. Sound like your cup of coffee? […]
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Let Me Take a Scarfie
Ever wanted to know what you’d look like in a $400 scarf? Designer Emilio Pucci has released an app that lets you superimpose styled scarves on pictures of yourself, giving you a free ticket to his scarves – or at least to looking like you have them. The app is surprisingly well built, giving users […]
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FOCUS
Simplicity, quietness, peace of mind: three things we as a culture are losing with the ever-growing prevalence of digital devices in our lives. Ask anyone with a cellphone if they could live without it, and they’ll probably tell you a resounding “no.” Ask them when they last turned off their phone, and many will tell […]
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Tea Party with Jeanne Lottie and The Loved One
This Saturday I went to a tea party at the Jeanne Lottie Pink House in Yorkville, hosted by Jeanne Lottie and The Loved One! It was a beautiful, hot day and it was great to spend some time with the lovely ladies and lads. I’ve been a fan of Jeanne Lottie purses for years and have […]
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Holt Renfrew 60% Off Spring Designer Sale!
Yesterday I posted about the Grand Opening of the new Kate Spade flagship store in Yorkville, which is probably my favourite area of Toronto. The new Kate Spade is just another reason to visit the area, added to my list of favourite stores there: Chanel for timelessness, Nike for modern comfort that somehow manages to […]
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Kate Spade Yorkville Grand Opening!
Yorkville, Toronto. The most fashionable place in the city, home to hundreds of designers, boutique shops and restaurants – if you’re looking for a statement piece, this is where you’re going to find it. I was met with an exciting surprise today as I walked through the little streets to reach Bloor – Kate Spade […]
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