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Style Blog on Slice TV!

Today, I have some awesome (if a bit old) news to share! This past summer, I was approached by the producers of Princess on Slice, to participate in the filming of one of their Season 2 epis. NOT as the titular Princess, but as a blogger-expert, who can give Princess Sarah some advice on writing and blogging. Now that Sarah’s episode is available online, I thought I’d share it with you.

It took me a few days to actually watch this video myself…I am not very comfortable on-camera, so I had to overcome that fear in order to participate, and overcome it once again to be able to watch it. But you know what, I think I did ok. As they say, practice makes perfect, and I think I’m ready for some more practice. Style Blog the TV Show, anyone? Anyone?

Anyway, while I’m waiting for producers to call, click here to watch Style Blog’s first appearance on Slice TV! Let me know what you thought in the comments.

Swarovski Spring 2012 “Swing, Sing, and Shine” Preview

As I stepped into the Gardiner Museum’s Terrace Room last month, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of colors, sparkle and shine of Swarovski Spring 2012 collection.

Set to the tunes of the swinging sixties, the “Swing, Sing, and Shine” preview was full of bold and beautiful jewels fit for a modern woman who likes a hint of vintage styling to her accessories. As a bride-to-be, I’ve been on the look-out for some pretty bling to add to my wedding day ensemble, and I think I might’ve found it in the Spring 2012 collection. From chunky bracelets, to drop earrings covered in mini crystals, to glam mesh necklaces – there was no shortage of pieces to drool over. Some of these pieces would make amazing Christmas gifts…the only catch is…they won’t be in stores for another couple of months. Don’t you just hate waiting?

Which Swarovski Spring 2012 pieces caught your eye? Share in the comments.

See more photos of Swarovski Spring 2012 collection on our Facebook!

Nicola Formichetti at The Room at The Bay

Last month, the infamous Gaga stylist, turned Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti stopped by The Room at The Bay to show off the brand’s Spring 2012 collection, talk shop, and party with Toronto’s fashion obsessed. As someone who’s pretty shy around famous folks, I just wanted to snap a quick shot of Formichetti for the site, but he refused to go it alone, so Kim and I obliged, and jumped in for a pic.

With an impressive list of fashion accomplishments (and controversies) to add to his resume, Formichetti was not at all intimidating or snooty…but rather gracious, excitable, and curious, making some attendees literally squeal with delight (it wasn’t me, I swear!).

The collection, designed by Sébastien Peigné, who was also in attendance, was not as extreme as anything Gaga would wear, but the hint of “monster” sensibility was certainly present, if only made more wearable for the general public (if you’re one of those people who consider 9-inch heels wearable, that is).

If you’d like to see the pieces up close and personal, stop by The Room, and see the collection for yourself, or check out more photos from the event on our Facebook page.

Battle of the Sales!

Two major MAJOR sales start this week: one at The Room at The Bay on December 3rd, and the other at Holt Renfrew tomorrow! Both promise up to 40% off luxury goods, aka some pretty spectacular deals on Fall 2011 merchandise.

I don’t know about you, but come Saturday, I’ll be rummaging through The Room’s shoe rack, while looking for a perfect gift for le boyfriend at Holts. I still haven’t made a dent in my Christmas shopping…so now is the perfect time to start. See you there?

LG Fashion Week: Pink Tartan Spring 2012

I can’t believe it’s almost December, and I am still posting LGFW reviews! At least, as with other spring previews, it gives you (and me) something to look forward to this winter. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

So, on to Pink Tartan Spring 2012. French tunes leading the way, attendees were in for a Riviera-inspired treat. Chic black and white frocks, striped jackets, and cigarette pants were all perfect for trotting the streets of Nice, looking like you belong.

My favorite pieces included anything striped (obviously), shiny red (or blue) pants (so fun!), and dresses that looked office-appropriate, yet dressy enough for a night out on the town (best combo ever).

Overall, Pink Tartan Spring 2012 certainly wasn’t a groundbreaking collection, but I loved it nonetheless. Most pieces had a timeless feel (save for the shiny red pants) that I’ve been needing to infuse into my own wardrobe. In my opinion, the more wearable, modern classics, the better.

What do you think of Pink Tartan’s spring collection? Let me know in the comments.

Photo Credits: Jenna Marie Wakani via Toronto Life

Old Navy Spring 2012 Preview

First things first. How awesome do these two look? Last week, when I stopped by the Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy Spring 2012 preview, I seriously contemplated mugging them in the nearest dark alley…not for their money, silly! For their clothes, of course!

Well, it’s all from Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy! And I’m loving it. It’s always super exciting for me to see spring arrivals, especially when they are bright, sunshiny, and make me forget about the cold, dreary months ahead. Can we just skip them altogether…or something? Unfortunately, we can’t.

But no matter, these Old Navy Spring 2012 pieces immediately take me away to a tropical destination, where I can frolick in my printed short shorts, ruffled floral maxis, gorge snakeskin-printed loafers, and so much more! Really, this entire post is for my own selfish benefit – I am, afterall, trying to shop for my honeymoon in May! And these Old Navy pieces seriously could not be more perfect. Luckily for me, most of them will be available by March. Hooray!

If you want to check out the rest of the items that caught my eye at the preview, please visit Style Blog’s Facebook Page. Spring is just one click away!

More photos after the jump!

Miss Sixty Spring 2012 Preview

Two of my favorite things about running a blog are meeting people who are passionate about the industry and what they do, and seeing pretty clothes before they hit the shelves. Last week, at the Miss Sixty showroom, I got to do both! Deanna from Miss Sixty was super sweet, and as the perfect(est) brand ambassador – she wore Miss Sixty head-to-toe, making me want to check out the clothes !

She walked me through the Spring 2012 arrivals, which included a ton of pretty summer dresses, flirty tops, and of course, denim, denim, denim. My fave Miss Sixty pieces included a lace print mini skirt, pleated blue dress (below), convertible trench-dress-bolero, a couple of gorge jackets, and colorful shoe-candy! Just looking at all of those fun pieces made me feel happy, and not as depressed about the impending winter (brrrr).

I also got to take a peek at the Killah collection – a line for younger girls, but which I could totally see myself wearing in a heartbeat! Should I admit that? Either way, the Killah Spring 2012 collection was chock-full of flirty dresses, cutesy tees, polka dots, stripes…oh my!

Before this preview, I haven’t stopped by the Miss Sixty Yorkdale store in ages. What about you? When was the last time you shopped there? Perhaps it’s time for a re-visit?

LG Fashion Week: Caroline Neron Spring 2012

Even though I got to check out Caroline Neron’s Spring 2012 LGFW pre-show walkthrough, nothing could prepare me for the joy that was about to follow. The joy of a campy, yet gorgeous spectacle of floating chiffon, cascading body jewels, and ethereal headpieces, with models sauntering and gliding down the runway - giving Victoria’s Secret models a run for their money.

“Spring/Summer 2012 collection emerges from the divine nature of water, air and earth. Silk, leather, wood, metal and crystals come to life in a modern and sophisticated alliance, designed by Bijoux Caroline Neron“. As I shared with one of the ladies at the show - this is how I want to look at my wedding – dripping in diamonds, while a wind machine gently tousles my hair. Ok, not really…but the look of a shimmering goddess was so tempting, that I seriously wished I had more occasions for this kind of opulence.

As some of you already know, I am a huge fan of Caroline Neron’s jewellery line. The one piece by Neron that I own, never fails to get me a compliment, and a “where did you get it?”. Well, pretty soon, the brand will have 14 stores across Quebec, with plans to expand across Canada and internationally (in 2012-2013), so more people can get in on the action. And after attending her Spring 2012 show, I seriously cannot wait until we (the shopaholics of Toronto) get a store of our own.

For the video of the show (and trust me, you want to see it), please go to the FDCC website. Enjoy!

Rehearsal photos after the jump!

Man Repeller Propels Holts Muse in Toronto

If you spotted an unusual number of harem-pants-wearing, oversized-clutch-carrying, arm-party-rocking, neon-loving females on Bloor St. on Tuesday, blame (read: thank) the Man Repeller! The lovely (and hillarious) New Yorker Leandra Medine spent the entire day at Holt Renfrew on Bloor (lucky gal!) to help the Canadian retailer launch their brand new blog – Holts Muse. During the day, Medine mingled with her rabid fans, took photobooth pics with pretty much everyone, and was, as expected super fun(ny).

At the cocktail party, a few of my blogger buds and I managed to corner the Man Repeller Queen Bee, to ask her a couple of questions, and of course to take a repelling photo together. I think the result above speaks for itself, no? What man in their right mind would EVER find that appealing? Any takers? Ok…maybe le bf kinda does (because he loves me and he’s strange)…and Medine’s “man friend” might too. But it doesn’t matter – because according to the official Man Repeller Dress Code (which might or might not exist) ”if it feels wrong, it looks right”.

And boy, did we see a lot of awesome looks that night! From printed pants, to DIY neon earrings, to bunny ears, to studs, and booties, and so much more – everyone brought their inner repeller to play. Making it for a fun night of people watching, outfit snapping, and…you guessed it…photoboothing. Which by the way, isn’t as easy as it seems. Because no matter how hard (and how many times) we tried – our photos came out looking ridiculous. But I guess that’s the fun part.

If you still haven’t checked out Holt Renfrew’s new blog – make sure to do so ASAP. Trust me, you don’t want to miss the hillarious video of ~~Leandra Medine~~ the Man Repeller talking about “drop crotch Kool-Aid”. It’s ah-mazing!

So tell me, what’s your fave repelling (or propelling) outfit of the night? Share in the comments!

More photos after the jump!

Shopping: STYLEXCHANGE | Little Burgundy

Last week, STYLEXCHANGE and Little Burgundy held an awesome Original vs. Fake party to preview their new arrivals, as well as Spring 2012 collections. Guests were treated to an abundant candy bar, stocked with my fave bad candy ever – Charleston Chew! So artificial, yet so delicious. Apart from the candy bar, there were fun moustaches and wax lips to play with, fake eyelashes to bat, DJ Miss Cotton from NYC spinning clubby tunes, and of course…a lot of eye candy for the shopaholics in attendance.

What I learned that night, is that Little Burgundy is chock-full of amazing shoes! With brands like Ash, Jeffrey Campbell, Hunter, TOMS, Dolce Vita, and so many more, the selection is straight up heavenly. You literally cannot choose just one pair…and I am still drooling over a few Spring 2012 pairs myself.

But it’s not all about the shoes at STYLEXCHANGE…obviously. The store carries Canadian outerwear brands like Mackage, Numero, Pajar, Moose Knuckles, and Canada Goose, making it a prime destination for winter coat shopping. And has a vast selection of denim, from Blank Jeans, to Hudson Jeans, to True Religion, to Miss Sixty, to J Brand for both guys and girls. Finally, a shop you can ~~drag~~ bring your boyfriend to, without feeling guilty that he’d be bored.

Have you ever shopped at STYLEXCHANGE | Little Burgundy? What are your favorite brands at the store? Share in the comments.

More photos after the jump!

Barbara Bui at The Bay

Last week, the uber-chic French designer Barbara Bui paid a visit to The Room at The Bay to present her swoon-worthy Spring 2012 collection, soon to be available at The Room. Unfortunately, I missed most of Barbara’s interview with Jeanne Beker, so I’ll let the clothes speak for themselves.

Fall 2011 collection is available at The Room right now, so make sure to stop by and check it out in person. It really is so good!

More photos after the jump!

Giveaway: One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale

One of a Kind Christmas Show 2011 is coming to town at the end of the month, and I seriously cannot wait to check out my favorite artisans, and to discover some new ones. Especially, since this year, I am all about collecting unique trinkets for our wedding. If you are on a hunt for amazing Christmas gifts, I know you’ll be able to find them at the One of a Kind Show! Seriously, that place is a gold mine (of presents). And to help you out, I will be giving away a pair of tickets to the 2011 Christmas Show and Sale in Toronto to one lucky reader!

Here’s what you have to do to win:

1. Leave a comment (1 per person, please)

2. Tell me which artisan(s) have you intrigued

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I’d love to win @OOAK_Toronto tickets! http://wp.me/p1WxbY-3bL #OOAKX11”

4. You don’t have to be a follower, but it’s always appreciated

5. This giveaway is open to Canadians only. Transportation to and from Toronto not included.

6. C’est tout

~~This contest closes on Thursday, November 10th at 11:59pm. Good luck!~~

And the winner of a pair of tickets is…drumroll…JennC! Congrats!!! I seriously wish I could give each and every one of you a pair of tickets, but if you didn’t win this time, check back, as our Style Days of Christmas are starting, and you really wouldn’t want to miss it!

Don’t Miss This Week: The Man Repeller at Holts

In this week’s awesome news: Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller is coming to Holt Renfrew Bloor Street this Tuesday, November 8th (1pm-2:30pm) to celebrate the launch of Holts’ new blog – HOLTS MUSE! Let your inner repeller shine, and wear something truly awesome to meet the queen of layering, arm parties, and harem pants.

See you there?

More details after the jump!

LG Fashion Week: Joe Fresh Spring 2012 Collection

If I had to use one word to describe the Joe Fresh Spring 2012 collection it would be…awesomesauce. Because it was!

I know that I mostly stand alone, when I say that summer is my fave fashion season. Most people prefer fall with its abundant layering possibilities, but for me, especially in mostly fall-less Toronto, summer clothes rule! Which is why, although I loved last season’s Technicolor neoprene coats (which should be available this month btw), my fave Joe Fresh collection to date is Spring-Summer 2012.

So what caught my eye? Almost everything. But especially the honeymoon-appropriate breezy dresses (which I sincerely hope will be available come May – fingers crossed), the fancy pants that I so dearly love, classic black and white essentials with a twist (leather collared white shirt, anyone?), and fun menswear pieces.

Come to think of it, those printed menswear pants and blazers were so damn good, that I actually wish that they’d made similar versions for the ladies. But given the great womenswear selection, I’m not one to complain. I’ll happily take those green and blue printed pants instead, thankyouverymuch.

Overall, I loved the Joe Fresh Spring 2012 collection! Lots of fun pieces to dream about all through this cold and dreary season. And at Joe Fresh prices? You know you’ll be able to buy it all. Off the runway, and into your closet, without having to take out a second mortgage. And that, my friends, is awesomesauce!

Do you like what you see? Share your thoughts on this collection in the comments.

Photo Credits: Jenna Marie Wakani via Toronto Life

LG Fashion Week: Sears Attitude by Jay Manuel Spring 2012

My very first LGFW show of the season ended up being Attitude by Jay Manuel. Having skipped Day 1, I was really looking forward to hitting the tents, and soaking up the excitement and the buzz surrounding each show. And was there ever buzz for Jay’s Spring 2012 collection! There were rumours that Tyra Banks was planning an appearance, that ANTM model-wannabes were going to be strutting their stuff…there were rumours, but none of them were true.

Instead, we got to see a solid summer collection, full of covetable resortwear pieces, separates for the working girls (not those working girls), and lovely prints. Styled by the multi-talented George Antonopoulos, the show was cohesive, and actually a lot of fun (complete with dry ice, and a psychedelic runway). And though I wasn’t a fan of Jay’s Fall 2011 effort, this collection had me ooh-ing, and aah-ing (and making wishlists) all through the show. Printed pieces had me at hello, as did the pink pants (above), and the sleek trenches. But the object of my desire this time around was definitely the printed jumpsuit (below)! I hope it looks as good on me, as it does on that leggy model.

So tell me, did you like Jay Manuel’s Spring 2012 collection? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Jenna Marie Wakani via Toronto Life

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