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Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy at The Bay in Toronto!

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Did you hear? Designer siblings Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte will be in Toronto on May 23rd for a private party at The Bay’s The Room to celebrate their Fall 2012 collection. But if you’re not lucky enough to be on the super exclusive invite list, don’t fret…rumour has it, the fantastically talented duo will return the next day for a public appearance at The Room at 12:30pm.

Ok, so it’s not a rumour…I actually saw a flyer with my own eyes, but totally forgot to save it – my bad. I’ve since not been able to find it, and I am not sure whether it’s due to the fact that the public appearance has been cancelled, or due to my subpar sleuthing skills…but either way, once more details are confirmed, I will update this post. Stay tuned!

Are you excited to meet Rodarte in person? Share in the comments!

UPDATE: The Room’s Nicholas Mellamphy just confirmed on Twitter that the public event IS HAPPENING!

May 24th, 2012 at 12:30pm

The Bay Queen St (The Room – 3rd floor)

Jeanne Beker will interview the sister duo behind Rodarte!

Be there, or be square, people! Opportunity of a lifetime, right here!

Photo Credits: The Bay

Don’t Miss This Week: Gap x She Does The City Be Your Own T Party

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If you’ve been looking to update your wardrobe with a few stylish staples…then you’re in luck! On Tuesday, May 15th (from 5-8pm), a few stylish bloggers and I will get together at the Gap Store on Bloor St. to celebrate the launch of Gap’s Be Your Own T campaign, hosted by our friend Jen from She Does the City.

There will be wine, snacks, and great prizes. You’ll receive 25% off all regular priced merchandise plus a Summer Beauty Essentials Kit on purchases of $75 or more*. And if you tweet your favourite blogger look (mine perhaps?) with #BeYourOwnT, you’ll be entered to win a Gap T pack. Easy, peasy!

So here’s the deal:

Receive 25% off all regular priced merchandise.
As a special gift with purchases of $75 or more*, receive the Summer Beauty Essentials Kit includes: Schick Hydro Silk Razor, Goody hair products, Jergens® Ultra Care Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer, Bioré® Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser, Sally Hansen Salon Effects, John Frieda Sheer Blonde® Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray and John Frieda Frizz-Ease® Sheer Solution™ Lightweight Frizz Control.
Get your photo snapped in our Bobbin bicycle photo area and enter to win one of these stylish and classic brightly hued bikes!
Refresh with O.N.E. Coconut Water, Naked Grape wine and snack on yummy PopChips
Stylists will be on deck to give you the perfect summer ‘do at our in-store braid bar
Food Dudes will be passing around good eats.
*While supplies last.

See you there?

H&M Women Fall 2012 Lookbook

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As you all know already, I am a major H&M fangirl. Well, imagine my excitement at today’s Fall 2012 preview…and then multiply it by 1000, only then will you get my state of mind today while checking out fall arrivals. And though I still have to upload the photos I took today, I hope these lookbook images will tide you over until then.

I mean, there’s so much amazingness…that it almost makes me wish for fall. Actually, no…I take it back. It doesn’t make me wish for fall…it makes me wish that all of these pieces were available right NOW, so I could get my greedy paws on them. Like that bejeweled harness thingamajig, the leather peplum belt, every piece of jewelry in this lookbook, and so much more!

What do you think of H&M’s Fall 2012 lookbook? You like? Share in the comments.

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More photos after the jump!

Pineapple Bags, etc.

Bought this H&M Pineapple Bag the other day, and while carrying it home (sans shopping bag), I caught many a-puzzled looks directed at me, or my bag, or the fact that I was also wearing kitty flats, or all of the above. Moral of the story: buying a pineapple bag is the first step to becoming world-famous. So get to it!

What do you think? Would you ever wear one?

Style-Off: Gap T-Shirt Maxi Dress

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The Style Blog Style-Off challenge is back! Just in time for the warmer temps, we bring you three ways to wear a simple t-shirt-style maxi dress from the Gap. The brand has a slew of T-inspired styles this season, from cute t-shirts, to lovely dresses. And to show you just how versatile they are, I asked Jen of Her Waise Choice and Elizabeth of Chic Heroin to wear this blue maxi dress and make it their own.

So now it’s your turn! Take a look at the three outfits below, and vote for your favorite! The winner of this challenge will get bragging rights, and will move on to the final Style-Off…which is still in the works.

So what are you waiting for? Vote for your fave below!

And the winner of this Style-Off is...

Elizabeth and those gorgeous platforms! (53%, 520 Votes)
Jen with her unique twist on a maxi dress! Plus, that hat is amazing! (28%, 273 Votes)
Nelia in her shades of blue. (18%, 177 Votes)
All three look great! (2%, 15 Votes)
Forget the girls, just give me the dress!!! (0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 990

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Jen Tam - Blogger (Her Waise Choice)

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Elizabeth – Blogger (Chic Heroin)

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Nelia Belkova – Blogger (Style Blog)

*Dresses were generously provided by Gap Canada.

**Voting will close on Sunday, May 13th at 11:59 EST.

Photo Credits: Jen Tam, Elizabeth Clark, Nelia Belkova

Anna Dello Russo x H&M Collaboration Sneak Peek!

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Have you heard yet??? Anna Dello Russo is collaborating with my fave fast-fashion retailer H&M! Don’t you just love waking up to good news? Judging from the sneak peek photos - the accessory collection will be full of GOLD, GOLD, and more GOLD! And I honestly love it so much! Available from October 4th, 2012, in around 140 stores worldwide and online, the collection will feature jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, bags and a carry-on “allowing H&M customers uniqueness at an affordable price”.

“I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M has involved a fashion director in a special project. This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist, I know accessorization is essential; it is the personal touch in any outfit. With these pieces, everybody can have fun, and turn an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day”, says Anna Dello Russo.

Are you as excited as I am? Share in the comments!

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One more photo after the jump!

Bloomingdales is Coming to Canada?!

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Just read on my bulding’s elevator news that HBC MAY BE BRINGING BLOOMINGDALES TO CANADA!!! See, elevator ads are actually effective!

But seriously, folks. This is excellent news. The Globe and Mail also confirmed that “The move to provide space to Bloomingdale’s as a “store within a store” would represent a pre-emptive strike on the part of HBC chief executive officer Richard Baker, who is aiming to grab a bigger piece of the high-end fashion retail market before other foreign players arrive, industry sources said.”

At this time, The Bay is considering putting Bloomingdale’s shops within its Toronto store on Bloor Street West as well as inside one store in Vancouver and Calgary, according to G&M. Bloomingdale’s could begin rolling out in-store boutiques in Canada as early as the fall of this year! As in…FALL 2012, people! Bloomies. In. Canada.

This is happening. I think. Are you excited about this? Share in the comments!

Photo Credits: Bloomingdales, HBC

Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

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With only a handful of days left until Mother’s Day, the clock is seriously ticking. And just in case you’re all out of gift ideas for the woman who gave birth to you, check out some of our latest picks below. From the Aldo tote that can hold all of her essentials, to the rose gold MOM necklace from Tiffany’s, there’s a present on this list for any budget and taste. All you have to do is pick one.

What are you planning on giving your mom this Mother’s Day? Share in the comments.

1. Bathing Suit – Old Navy ($29.94)

2. Le Clos Jordanne Pinot Noir – LCBO ($30)

3. HBC Signature Cashmere Travel Set – The Bay ($174.99)

4. “Mom” Heart Pendant – Tiffany ($330)

5. Nokia Lumia 800 – Telus ($529.99)

6. Hearts Initial Necklace – Etsy Seller PTInspires ($30)

7. Nespresso PIXIE – The Bay ($249.95)

8. diptyque Candles – Holt Renfrew ($60)

9. The Other Bag – Aldo ($25)

10. Hugs and Kisses – You (free)

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Style Blog, April 30th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, diptyque, Etsy, Gift Guide, Gift Ideas, Gifts, HBC, Holt Renfrew, LCBO, Le Clos Jordanne, Mother's Day, Nokia, Old Navy, Shopping, The Bay, Tiffany & Co
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Wishlist: Alaia Nude Lace Up Sandals

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All I want to say to these gorgeous Alaia Nude Lace Up sandals is…come to mama! How perfect would these be for spring/summer? Really effing perfect – that’s how. IF…they weren’t so effing expensive. $1,565? That’s highway robbery if you ask me. ROBBERY! Why are you trying to rob me, Azzedine??? What did I ever do to you???

And yet still…my silly (and impractical) heart just keeps on skipping at the sight of these shoes. What’s wrong with me???

Photo Credits: Net-A-Porter

Carine Roitfeld for MAC Cosmetics

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Huge news! Former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld is teaming up with MAC Cosmetics to launch a limited edition colour cosmetics line that’s due to land this fall!

Every time I think of Carine, I envision the dark eyeliner, and a smoky eye, which she proudly sports in the first sneak peek of the collection’s ad campaign. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a MAC collab since Disney’s Venomous Villains collection.

What do you think of Carine + MAC? Are you inspired by her look? Share in the comments.

H&M Fashion Against AIDS 2012 Lookbook

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In less than a week (on April 26th), H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS 2012 collection will hit the stores, and I seriously can’t wait. Full of colorful tribal prints and fun accessories, with a portion of proceeds going towards a very important cause, this collection should be on everyone’s summer must-buy list.

“Safe sex is a message that each new generation needs to hear, which is why H&M is launching its fifth Fashion Against AIDS (FAA) collection, to raise funds and create awareness about HIV/AIDS among the young.”

Do you like this year’s (fifth!) FAA collection? Which pieces are on your wishlist? Share in the comments.

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Photo Credits: H&M

What I Wore: Casual

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Sometimes all you need is a great pair of shoes. That’s all. No matter how casual the rest of your look is…throw on some amazing shoes, and you’re good to go. That’s what happened last weekend…lazy outfit instantly upgraded by a pair of lovely pumps.

These Stuart Weitzman Capsize pumps are everything I wanted in a spring shoe - perfect pastel pink color, metallic pointy toe, and a sturdy heel. Oh, and they come in “salad green” color too…which I might just have to go out and buy…because, HELLO! They are so pretty!

What’s your go-to shoe this spring season? Share in the comments!

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I Wore: Sweater – J.Crew; Jeans – 7FAM c/o SeCe Apparel; Necklace – H&M; Shoes – c/o Stuart Weitzman; Purse – Christian Dior, Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop)

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Style Blog, April 18th 2012 | Tags: 7FAM, Christian Dior, Elizabeth and James, H&M, J.Crew, Organic Style, SeCe Apparel, ShopBop, Shopping, Stuart Weitzman, What I Wore
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Diet Coke by Jean Paul Gaultier Ads

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I don’t know about you, but I adore these cheeky Diet Coke by Jean Paul Gaultier ads! Took me a second to realize what was going on, but after a second look, I couldn’t stop smiling at the silliness of these ads. Gaultier-designed limited edition Diet Coke bottles have got to be my fave since the Missoni print last year, and I love that JPG had a good sense of humour to pose for these ads. Who knew he had such great gams!?

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More after the jump!

Joseph Altuzarra for J.Crew Sneak Peek

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To further prove that J.Crew can (practically) do no wrong, here’s a sneak peek of Joseph Altuzarra for J.Crew capsule collection, featuring a few classics (with a twist).

According to Vogue, “for inspiration, the designer turned to Jean Seberg’s Breton stripes in Breathless and Brigitte Bardot walking around St.-Tropez in espadrilles and a slouchy boy’s sweater.”

The collection will hit the stores on April 23rd, and I would love to get my hands on that gingham button-up! What do you think of the pieces so far? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Fabsugar via Vogue.com

Style-Off: Libertine for Aldo Rise

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Welcome to the 2nd installment of Style Blog Style-Off, featuring two of my fave Toronto bloggers – Anita Clarke and Gracie Carroll, rocking the hottest shoe collab (possibly) ever! This week’s Style-Off’s challenge was to style a pair of amazing (and surprisingly comfy) Libertine for Aldo Rise ($155) black and white platform wedges, and though I might be biased here…but I think we did pretty darn great! Funny thing…looks like neon green is definitely having its moment in the spotlight, because we certainly did not plan on matching our accent colors!

As with the last Style-Off, the winner gets the bragging rights, and a free drink. And to up the stakes some more, we’ve decided that all the Style-Off winners will get to go face-off in the final Style-Off challenge a few months later. Sounds good? Choose wisely, and vote for your favorite look below!

Who Gets Your Vote?

I adore Gracie's printed vintage dress paired with the striped wedges! (58%, 337 Votes)
Nelly's black and white look is simple and works with the shoes. (19%, 114 Votes)
Anita's super-mix of Wang, Kane, Laing, and Aldo rocks my socks! (19%, 112 Votes)
Not a fan of either one. (2%, 13 Votes)
Love all three! (2%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 585

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Anita Clarke – Blogger (I Want – I Got)

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Nelia Belkova – Blogger (Style Blog)

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Gracie Carroll – Blogger (Gracie Carroll)

*Voting will close on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012.

** Shoes were graciously provided by Aldo Shoes.

Photo Credits: Style Blog

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Style Blog, April 16th 2012 | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Rise, Anita Clarke, Gracie Carroll, Libertine, Organic Style, Shoes, Shopping, Style-Off, Trends, What I Wore
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