CONFIRMED!!! Nordstrom to Open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto!

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HUGE NEWS, lovelies!!! I am excited to confirm that after months of rumours, it’s been finally confirmed that Nordstrom will be coming to Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre in fall 2016!!! 3 years definitely seems like forever right now, but at least it’s a done deal, and we will be getting our very own Nordstrom store at Yorkdale after all. Bring out the champagne!

“We are thrilled to bring a store to Yorkdale Shopping Centre and view this as a tremendous opportunity to serve Toronto,” said Karen McKibbin, President of Nordstrom Canada. “Yorkdale is clearly a premier fashion destination, home to an impressive mix of retailers and we’re excited to be part of the centre. Ever since we announced that we’re coming to Canada, we have been humbled by the response from customers, and we can’t wait to get to work on earning their business.”

So tell me, are you thrilled about these amazing news? Doesn’t it make you wonder what else Yorkdale has up its sleeve? I am pretty sure the surprises will just keep on coming. Share your opinions in the comments!

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Style Blog, April 8th 2013 | Tags: , , , , ,
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Brace Yourselves, Zara Online Shopping is Coming to Canada!

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Get ready to freeze your credit cards, folks, because everyone’s favourite Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara is finally going to offer Canadians a chance to shop their trendy clothes online! March 6th is when the magic will happen, and to be honest with you, I am going to relish not having to go to the store to buy whatever it is my heart desires. I will no longer have to wistfully look at the clothes online, only to find out that they have yet to arrive in stores. I will seize the day, and snag everything I want from the comfort of my couch! Actually…that sounds pretty dangerous, doesn’t it?

Now, if only Zara’s sister brand Uterqüe offered a Canadian shopping option, I’d be the happiest girl ever.

Are you excited to be able to finally shop Zara online? Share in the comments!

Photo Credits: Zara

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Style Blog, March 1st 2013 | Tags: , , , ,
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(Yves) Saint Laurent Paris – New Logo Released

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When I first heard about Yves Saint Laurent being renamed to Saint Laurent Paris, I bristled. Actually, I might’ve dramatically exclaimed something like “Blasphemy!” and “Nah-uh!”. Just like thousands of YSL fans out there, I was not happy (to say the least).

But, unfortunately, the brand, the logo, and the decision are not mine to make, so…here it is – the new logo of Saint Laurent Paris – simple and minimalistic – going back to the brand’s RTW  Saint Laurent rive gauche roots. Do I like it? I guess it’s ok…But I honestly don’t think that it’s even half as good as the amazingness that was the original YSL monogram.

What do you think of this switcheroo and the new logo? Are you sad that the brand’s ready-to-wear will no longer be adorned with the now iconic YSL monogram? Share in the comments.

Photo Credits: Saint Laurent Paris Facebook

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Style Blog, July 24th 2012 | Tags: , , , , ,
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Nordstrom to Open in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa?!

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A few weeks ago, while chatting with Yorkdale’s GM, I was trying to figure out whether major US department stores would soon be making their way to Canada…and looks like my fashion dreams are about to come true! Globe and Mail reports that US retailer Nordstrom is indeed slated to open four brand spanking new storefronts in Toronto (Sherway Gardens), Vancouver (Pacific Centre), Calgary (Chinook Centre), and Ottawa (Rideau Centre)!

“Nordstrom is still awaiting approval from its board of directors for the four new Canadian locations as well as final documents, industry sources said.

It is believed the retailer also wants to open a store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, one of the country’s top malls with average sales of about $1,300 per square foot. The centre’s owner, Oxford Properties, was prepared to put aside a 165,000-square-foot space for Nordstrom near the mall’s subway entrance, sources said.

Nordstrom is also believed to covet the Sears flagship store site at the Toronto Eaton Centre, but Sears chief executive officer Calvin McDonald said recently he is not looking to unload that lease, which is believed to cost Sears only about $1 per square foot in rent. Sears runs its head office on the top floors of the site.”

And though the news are still not 100% confirmed, I am already doing a happy dance in my living room, while le bf is frantically hiding/cutting up my credit cards. First Nordstrom, then Saks, and then…we’ll take over the world! Muahahaha! Ok…maybe not, but it’s definitely a huge step towards more fashionable options for Canadians, don’t you think?

Share you reactions in the comments!

Photo Credits: Purse Blog

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Style Blog, July 19th 2012 | Tags: , , , ,
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Maison Martin Margiela x H&M Collaboration!

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Rumour has it…H&M is all set to collaborate with Maison Martin Margiela. And as interesting as this collab would be, I wonder if we’d just get dilluted versions of Margiela’s classic designs at affordable prices. Would you buy H&M versions of Margiela’s crazy avant-garde designs? And more importantly…would you line up for them?

As for me, I am definitely curious to see what this potential collab would look like…so I guess we’ll just have to wait for the official confirmation. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: YES! It’s been confirmed by H&M that Maison Martin Margiela for H collection is coming to 230 stores worldwide on November 15, 2012! Mark that date on your calendars, ladies and gents. Fall just got a lot more exciting.

“We are very happy to present MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA pieces with H&M, to offer a new interpretation of our vision. The democracy of our fashion has always been at the centre of our creativity, and the collaboration with H&M allows us to push this instinct further. We will bring together the contrasting universes of the two houses in ways that will surprise everyone.” MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

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Photo Credits: TFS, H

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Style Blog, June 11th 2012 | Tags: , , , , ,
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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

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Style Blog, May 1st 2012 | Tags: , , , , , ,
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Topshop and Topman in Canada at The Bay Fall 2011

Guess what, fashion lovers!!! Well, you might’ve guessed it from the title, but TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are finally going to be available in Canada at The Bay come this fall! Throw your hats in the air, do a happy dance, and pop open your fave bottle of champers! Our fashion prayers have finally been answered. Of course, there’s still Jonathan and Olivia, but I bet you The Bay will have a much wider selection, and hopefully a lower markup.

Are you happy about this exciting development? I know, I am! And here I thought I already spent way too much time at The Bay…new level of shop-stalking is coming soon to The Bay store near me.

Photo Credits: Topshop, The Bay

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Style Blog, March 9th 2011 | Tags: , , , , , ,
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Luella Sadness

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According to WWD, British label Luella, has lost its financial backers and as a result will not be able to ship its Spring 2010 collection orders. The fact that just last year, designer Luella Bartley won the British Fashion Council’s 2008 Designer of the Year award, just goes to show that in this economy, nothing is guaranteed. To me, the news are also quite shocking, simply because the reviews of Spring 2010 collection were nothing but glowing! Luella was also one of my fave shows from London’s runways. Here’s hoping that they’ll pull through somehow and get someone else to finance their operations.

Photo Credits: www.zimbio.com

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Style Blog, November 10th 2009 | Tags: , ,
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